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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Jomikish: 1:20pm On Feb 05, 2015
slimwendy85:
@jomikish
Hi, ok so I have a letter from Dr. Fagbohun now, but was thinking to book another accomodation in richmond since I only have for intown suite, before going in next week in case am asked for one. So just wanted to asked if all you submitted when you went back was the white form, Dr. fagbohun's correspondence and bank statements. Also, was it the same Vo, or another one.

@slimwendy85: hi dear. It was the same VO. All she did was ask if I had a new doctor now and I showed her the letters and the bills. Se asked for my statements and she approved the Visa. She advised me to make sure I had all these docs at Poe. Tho I got someone's address in Texas just in case but really, at this second apt, they only focus on why they asked u to come back. Mine was in Abuja. All the best dear...

Guys, pls chill... No more fighting, ok? grin
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by MamaTobenna: 1:58pm On Feb 05, 2015
So I am a bit rested. Time for poe story. I travelled with emirates. Journey was long and service wAs fantastic. They changed my seat to where I would have leg room and to walk around. Meal voucher was given during the layover in dubai. POE was Los Angeles. Border officer no give me issue. Conversation lasted 5 mins if not less.
BO: how long are you here for
Me: 3 months
Bo:why are u here
Me:vacation and baby
Bo:which hospital
Me : I told him
Bo: how much do you have
Me: stated the exact amount above 10k
Bo :who is helping you with the birth
Me: told him hubby is coming later close to the birth.
He basically stamped me in for six months and wrote FINCON or something like that on my landing card cos I declared above 10k and I declared some food items. Went on to sec inspection, queue was a bit long and slow moving. Eventually got to the sec officer, he asked me how much I had, I told him and then gave me a form to fill. He then asked if I told them at the embassy that I was coming to give birth, explained to him I was not pregnant then and I had been to the states the previous year with my family. He now said ok. He asked what food I has, I told him garri explained it in English. He said do I have meat, I told him no that I know it's forbidden. Told me to keep all my receipts, entered some things on his system and told me to goooo. Na so I enter Los Angeles my people.

So what tips can I share, prayer is key and start from now before you even travel. When we landed, I was so tired after the long journey. I just told God that I have prayed about this and all I want now is manifestation of the answered prayers cos I was too exhausted to even pray.
2. Walk around the plane often and drink plenty water. I was the only obvious preggy on my flight. Everyone knew me cos I dey waka ehn. From beginning of the plane to the end.
3. Be truthful and declare what u have. I also believe that declaration of the money distracted them a bit from searching my luggage for food items.mine might just be unique though.
No single document was checked. Looking forward to my appointment with the doctor and to having my baby. Thanks for all I got here as the knowledge is awesome. Will keep updating as I progress in this American baby project

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by slimwendy85: 2:03pm On Feb 05, 2015
dere5:

I would advice you go with all the documents that you went with originaly since the 1st interview was not concluded and moreover,you are likely to meet a totally diffrent vo. To be on the safe side and since it wont cost you anything you can also book an accomodation around Richmond just to make everything tidy. Wish you all the best.
Thanks.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by lala4sure: 2:20pm On Feb 05, 2015
shimk:
hello! if there's anyone who's going to be at elpaso texas probably from ending may till july let me know so we could just get an apartment to rent instead of the hotel runs.

I am considering El paso and I am july mum leaving in may or 1st week of june. I may be interested with the sharing.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by tbaby2015: 2:28pm On Feb 05, 2015
shimk:


its about 28$ per night so for a month its like 790 smtn lets just say 800.

spoke to the lady she was quite pleasant.

it has a kitchen and a lot of other cool facilities in the room and close to a lot of places

do u know of any other cheap ones?

thanks dear. I've only read about Intown suites and His Grace Lodge. I hope i get more info soon before i change my mind from El paso altogether.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by slimwendy85: 2:56pm On Feb 05, 2015
Jomikish:


@slimwendy85: hi dear. It was the same VO. All she did was ask if I had a new doctor now and I showed her the letters and the bills. Se asked for my statements and she approved the Visa. She advised me to make sure I had all these docs at Poe. Tho I got someone's address in Texas just in case but really, at this second apt, they only focus on why they asked u to come back. Mine was in Abuja. All the best dear...

Guys, pls chill... No more fighting, ok? grin
Thanks, guess I had better just play safe and book just in case. Thanks
Thanks jomikish. It was smooth. Just sighted the doctors correspondence, and bank statements, and approved the visa.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shimk: 3:00pm On Feb 05, 2015
lala4sure:


I am considering El paso and I am july mum leaving in may or 1st week of june. I may be interested with the sharing.


dat wud be nice. am arriving el paso may 31st. cus am a july mum too. keep me posted on ur final decision.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shimk: 3:03pm On Feb 05, 2015
tbaby2015:


thanks dear. I've only read about Intown suites and His Grace Lodge. I hope i get more info soon before i change my mind from El paso altogether.


kk. keep me posted. wud be nice to hv naija's around o

boredom na bad tin.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shimk: 3:06pm On Feb 05, 2015
tbaby2015:


thanks dear. I've only read about Intown suites and His Grace Lodge. I hope i get more info soon before i change my mind from El paso altogether.

kk. wud be nice to hv naija sisters around cus boredom na bad tin
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by 1sttimemom: 3:51pm On Feb 05, 2015
shimk:


kk. wud be nice to hv naija sisters around cus boredom na bad tin
. @shimk.naija moms are never in. Short supply at intown in elpaso,currently I can count over 15 so relax.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shimk: 4:07pm On Feb 05, 2015
1sttimemom:
. @shimk.naija moms are never in. Short supply at intown in elpaso,currently I can count over 15 so relax.


abeg break ur statement down . wats in short supply? and wats over 15?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mamanjai: 4:45pm On Feb 05, 2015
pattyreal:

Alright, I would. Thank you much

Yes dey dn't give doctor's responsibility on financial appointment. I'll advise u kip calln dem &insist dey send it 2 ur email. Mk dem no worry u go use ur hand print am. Cos dat mailing tin may nvr get 2 u. Call & request u want 2 speak 2 Alba cahan she's very efficient wit dat
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mamanjai: 4:47pm On Feb 05, 2015
Ok, thank you, I would


Nita2013:
Hello dear, call back today. That's how they behave. The person u ll talk to today will be different from who u spoke to yesterday. Just tell d person that u av an appointment, she will confirm and then u ll tell her that please can u get an email confirmation as to ur appointment. Just say it in a very subtle way.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Larondoo22: 5:16pm On Feb 05, 2015
[quote author=bj2012golf post=30447584][/quote]tks so much,may God bless u
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by cuteade: 5:32pm On Feb 05, 2015
shimk:



abeg break ur statement down . wats in short supply? and wats over 15?

she meant that at intown suites you are definitely not going to be bored cos presently there are over 15 naija pregnant women.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shimk: 5:50pm On Feb 05, 2015
cuteade:


she meant that at intown suites you are definitely not going to be bored cos presently there are over 15 naija pregnant women.


wow! dats nice! Please dey should stay till I come o. lol
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Shawbabe: 8:17pm On Feb 05, 2015
shimk:



abeg break ur statement down . wats in short supply? and wats over 15?

Air is in short supply and there are over 15 Oxygen tanks! grin

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shimk: 8:33pm On Feb 05, 2015
Shawbabe:


Air is in short supply and there are over 15 Oxygen tanks! grin


lmao. abeg r u part of those 15 mama's. u guys should keep relaxing till we show.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by drafrican: 8:38pm On Feb 05, 2015
Someone asked about Florida
Adrieliza.Montejo@msmc.com
It's for mount Sinai medical centre Florida

Lemme hope someone has information on Michigan am getting really pressed for time
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by supamom: 1:01am On Feb 06, 2015
@Heliano.
Tried sending you an email via nairaland. Dont know how to PM.
How far?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Chikacokpala: 1:06am On Feb 06, 2015
Flowers:
Am finally back home with my baby after 7 weeks. I met many nairalanders and they were helpful. Dr. Fagbohun was really nice, didn't like one of his doctors that took the delivery. For those considering him, he's very experienced, friendly and kind but very busy and therefore your appointment with him will be so brief. He doesn't take all the child delivery as he has other doctors assisting him. The services in Oakbend was fantastic, nice nurses who were very responsive. I got lots of freebies for baby like milk, diaper, wipes, pacifier, blanket, toiletries to mention a few. Favor on all sides. Thanks to all that helped to make this journey a success. In conclusion it was a beautiful experience.

@ Congrats and nice to hear from you. Am already in Newyork but intend to move to Texas by month end. Am also going to use Dr Fagbohun. Pls can u assist me with a good and very cheap accommodation near to d hospital. I have been researching on this for a week now but no good answer. If u also have contacts of Nairalanders that want to share their, pls l wouldn't mind.

Thanks and take care of baby.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by weaseloo: 2:51am On Feb 06, 2015
HotChoco2:


I am fairly new as a member on this thread but i have always been a guest reader. I think we should cut the newbies some slack on this issues of reading the thread from the beginning. As at today, the thread has 350 pages which is a lot to read from start to finish. I will suggest that if someone asks a question and you feel the answer has been given a while back and you do not feel like responding again, you can just ignore. I think its better that a zillion people telling newbies to go and read from the beginning.

Let's be a little nicer and accommodating...its not easy. grin

My opinion!

Nice. *laughs*
Hope you know that more than half of the contributors here are running on pregnancy hormones. Do not expect them to be "nice".

Oops. Just seeing the tiger fight that comes after. Lol. See what I mean. Hormones at work.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by nomanicole(f): 5:04am On Feb 06, 2015
[quote author=Flowers post=30440405]Am finally back home with my baby after 7 weeks. I met many nairalanders and they were helpful. Dr. Fagbohun was really nice, didn't like one of his doctors that took the delivery.

Congrats babe.
Pls did you use a lawyer to notarize the consent letter for baby's passport or was your husband with you?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Trk2013: 7:45am On Feb 06, 2015
Hello. I have a quick question. I renewed my US visa last year for vacation purposes which I have since embarked on and returned. However during the interview I remembrr the VO asking if I was going for baby shopping and I said no since I wasn't planning to. I have since decided to have my baby in the states and I sent an email to them informing them of my plans as advised here. I got a call earlier today from the consulate requesting I come for a chat. What do you guys think? Do I go prepared with documentation or why would they need to see me? The visa is B1/B2, I am also not based in Nigeria.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by eazydune: 8:14am On Feb 06, 2015
@mamatobenna, congrats dear on ur smooth poe.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by justwise(m): 8:16am On Feb 06, 2015
Trk2013:
Hello. I have a quick question. I renewed my US visa last year for vacation purposes which I have since embarked on and returned. However during the interview I remembrr the VO asking if I was going for baby shopping and I said no since I wasn't planning to. I have since decided to have my baby in the states and I sent an email to them informing them of my plans as advised here. I got a call earlier today from the consulate requesting I come for a chat. What do you guys think? Do I go prepared with documentation or why would they need to see me? The visa is B1/B2, I am also not based in Nigeria.

That is why they want to have a chat with you, go prepare with all your documents regarding baby delivery.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Larondoo22: 8:29am On Feb 06, 2015
Newmum0615:
Email his office at pparada@obmc.org. That is the lady in his office who corresponds with patients. Abeg no be advertising be dis. No ban me mbok.
thank you @newmum cheesy
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by tbaby2015: 8:37am On Feb 06, 2015
Jomikish:


@slimwendy85: hi dear. It was the same VO. All she did was ask if I had a new doctor now and I showed her the letters and the bills. Se asked for my statements and she approved the Visa. She advised me to make sure I had all these docs at Poe. Tho I got someone's address in Texas just in case but really, at this second apt, they only focus on why they asked u to come back. Mine was in Abuja. All the best dear...

Guys, pls chill... No more fighting, ok? grin

@jomikish and @slimwendy. Good morning, please the letter you got from Dr Fagbohun, was it a personalised letter or email cause i sent him a mail and he responded with an attachment of the bills that need to be paid. Please clarify as i intend to apply for my visa as well this week.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kemisolanymat: 8:39am On Feb 06, 2015
Hello Nairalanders,
Kindly advice me on what to do concerning this issue. I have a visa USA B1 and I got it based in the fact that am going to the USA for training but I couldn't go for some reason, but now am ready to go and am also pregnant. Do I mail the embassy about the pregnant status now or I just travel because I plan to deliver there too after my training.
Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by justwise(m): 9:16am On Feb 06, 2015
kemisolanymat:
Hello Nairalanders,
Kindly advice me on what to do concerning this issue. I have a visa USA B1 and I got it based in the fact that am going to the USA for training but I couldn't go for some reason, but now am ready to go and am also pregnant. Do I mail the embassy about the pregnant status now or I just travel because I plan to deliver there too after my training.
Thanks

We're you preg. when you attended the interview and when was the training supposed to take place?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by dunwun: 9:27am On Feb 06, 2015
@tbaby 2015.

I got an email response and the attachment of bills.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Trk2013: 9:33am On Feb 06, 2015
justwise:


That is why they want to have a chat with you, go prepare with all your documents regarding baby delivery.

Thanks @justwise

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