Dear E-fam

I just arrived New york yesterday via JFK. I flew arik and I can't say what my eye see with arik o. I didn't know I couldn't fly at them late in pregnancy and found out a week to my flight, but thank God I wasn't showing. I still got a fit to fly from my doc stating I was 26 weeks and but I was 34 weeks. I got there and the lady there asked if I was pregnant. I told her yes, she them asked for my fit to fly I gave her only for her to tell me that she can't accept it cos I needed to have presented a one from a govt hospital. Sho wetin be dis now. I just gave it to her straight that where was it on their site that stated govt hospital. So pls make sure that it is govt hospital one you have for them o. Eventually she said she will show her manager. The guy saw it and requested to see me. When he saw me, he told her to accepted it, I guess be cos I was not really showing.round 1 over , we start round 2; 12 hrs delay arik has done it again. Anyways someone stowaway and died and that was when delay started o. We eventually flew and arrived jfk. Drama come start.

Round 3: See that stupid immigration guy asked me why I was coming to us ? I told him for vacation and to have a baby . He said who told me I have a right to have a baby in us ? I told him I wasnt aware I didn't have a right to have a baby on us. Then he said I better go back to my country. I told him that I had lost 2 pregnancy and I wanted better medical health. He asked if i told them at the embassy that i was going to have a baby. Told him i didnt need to cos i has travelled severally to the us and i did dropbox and by the way i wasnt pregnant when i did dropbox. He said that didn't matter that I was going back to my country . He then told me to stamp my fingers and took my pic. Then he took the passports and said I shld follow him that I am going back to my country. All the guy kniw say na u are going back.Omo that is how another delay start o.

I was over calm, cos I weighed it all. I had all the requirements, if worse happens , I was going to tell them I wanted to see a doc who would certify me fit to fly and I knew I was hypertensive so I was planning not to take my drugs. BP would have been way up then they will tell me how I would return back.
Anyway eventually a guy called me. But he looked nicer. And asked y I was there and I told him. He said that am I paying and I said yes. He asked how much I had, I told him. Then he said do I have doc bill and I said yes and showed him documents Then he said how many weeks was I? Told him 34. He said how long I am staying for . Said 3mths . Stamps passport and said I can go.

A beg pls be prepared .Jfk or no Jfk, There are racists out there and be prayerful. GOD HELP US ALL.AMEN

Hi,
can you please send me the doctor package and his e-mail, my e-mail is dody_hassan@hotmail.com

Thanks

dittobaby:


Thanks a million and God bless you for your response! I just wanted to be sure the place was manageable cas I can get easily irritated.
Though I still have to see how I'll cope in one single room with my mum for three months! God willing, I'll be using Northwest Medical Centre.
I just received my acceptance/appointment letter from Dr Glenn Morgan today I think it was from you I got the info about the hospital and Dr. on this thread. Thanks once again. I hope your baby is doing fine. Would appreciate any more useful info.

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Hey beautiful people! I just want to let you all know you are exceptional.

@Goldenheart88, Congratulations on your successful entry. Please remember to share whatever your experience is with Hackensack...that's my choice for now too. Wishing you all the best. Thanks

Ma fellow nairalanders! Wit great joy in ma heart I announce d birth of ma american princess. She came in on wed 8am @ MIHS. Sowi I didn't post dis earlier. My hands hv been tied wit both toddler & new born. I'm impressed wit d service I got. No regrets @ all. I'll recommend dem if u r wrkn within a budget & u dn't want unnecessary surprises!. Always ask dis question"is dis service part of ma package?" even if it's flu shot 2 avoid stories dat touch. Will kip u updated as time goes on.

@sayoberry sorry for asking but why did they classify ur pregnancy as high risk

[quote author=sayoberry post=31596112]My bills are as follows...
Fagbohun:
Initial visit: $175
High risk pregnancy care and cesarean section - $3200. Got 20% discount so I paid $2560

Hi & congratulation on your new princess, wishing you the best with your family.

please I need to contact the hospital finance, if you please ask them for an e-mail and send it to me.

thanks a lot & congratulation.

pattyreal:
Ma fellow nairalanders! Wit great joy in ma heart I announce d birth of ma american princess. She came in on wed 8am @ MIHS. Sowi I didn't post dis earlier. My hands hv been tied wit both toddler & new born. I'm impressed wit d service I got. No regrets @ all. I'll recommend dem if u r wrkn within a budget & u dn't want unnecessary surprises!. Always ask dis question"is dis service part of ma package?" even if it's flu shot 2 avoid stories dat touch. Will kip u updated as time goes on.

Doaahassan:
Hi & congratulation on your new princess, wishing you the best with your family.

please I need to contact the hospital finance, if you please ask them for an e-mail and send it to me.

thanks a lot & congratulation.

Send me a pm

sayoberry:
My bills are as follows...
Fagbohun:
Initial visit: $175
High risk pregnancy care and cesarean section - $3200. Got 20% discount so I paid $2560
Ultrasound: (twins) $300
Lab tests: $565
Total: $3600

Oak bend medical center:
C.S $3500
Twins: $500
Total: $4000

Pediatrician:
Total for the two babies for four days: $997

Anesthesiologist: $950

Brown and associates: $187

Grand total: $9734

Moral of the story: twin mothers, make una plan well o

@sayoberry, sorry for asking but why did they classify ur pregnancy as high risk.

Hello House, pls need to know if there are first time mums in the house that travelled alone...how possible is it to get on alone? Sharing your experiences would help a great deal..

From what I have learnt, I think all multiple births are considered high risk

shadetwins:

@sayoberry, sorry for asking but why did they classify ur pregnancy as high risk.

tbaby2015:
Happy mother's day to all wonderful mums and to-be-mums out there...

Pls I need good info from anyone who has used Dr Zimmerman for CS. Can anyone recommend him pls. A friend needs this ASAP. Thanks

Good morning,

Anyone with CS experience with Dr Zimmerman, please respond.
Thanks

Was typing my VO experience and it wiped off my interview was unusually long

My VO experience
That lovely day I wore one of my best suits and a really strong sweet cologne lol
Well I got into the hall and discovered you stand for the interview(weird)
I had batched all my documents I.e hubby's finances,my health records,hospital correspondence, hubby's employment,
My employment, my finances and baby's birth plan would upload it later......

Back to d hall I could hear d voice of one Indian man "you don't know why you are going to school in the USA , you do not qualify for the visa at this time"
The interviews are abnormally short and brief and I learnt a few things, don't say what you are not asked, don't show documents when not asked or it looks like ur desperately trying to prove a point,smile smile smile and don't give one word answers but don't say too much too.respond to each question and learn small fonee d accent Na die
They just kept giving blue cards to everybody only one person got a white slip .....lucky me I was sent to that same person
A lady about 28/32 with Afro and glasses
I have never been to the USA but I had my 3rd 2yr uk visa running, I attached my old and new passport to show a travel history.
Hubby was outside praying.....lol
Me:good morning ma (smile )
VO: hello good morning
Passport please
Me: smiled and handed it over
VO: flips through,types on computer
I see you are headed to maryland ,why?
Me: to have my(son/ daughter) and to shop
VO: what do you do for a living
Me: bleep
VO: what's your work
Me: (confused) I am responsible for...... Remembered I filled it online
VO: how much do you earn ....
Me:less than 200k ( yes that's the truth so it's not by salary say same with what's on your form )smile
Vo:what does your husband do
Me: told her his 3 jobs
VO:how much does he earn in a month
Me: (hubby has a long hx of USA travel she was prob viewing it) it's hard to tell but he makes earnings from salary and investment such as ......
VO: do you have a hospital correspondence
Me :yes
VO: how did you hear about them
Me: from my husbands relative that works there
VO: can I see it
Me : smile and handed it over to her I already attachéd birthplan to it too late to start separating
VO: who would you be staying with
Me : sis in law
VO: who prepared this birthplan
Me: I wrote it out and my husband typed it( it was pink with hearts on it lol)
VO: how long
Me:about 3 months
VO: you need to keep all this records and show them at arrivals. Pick up your visa on Monday
Me: thank you ma
VO: what's your maiden name
Me:...... Oh you still use your maiden name yes
VO : smiles
Only document shown was email correspondence and birth plan
I think we need to help others it's not just VO questions that matter but the answers

Left the hall and caught up with the other guy they gave the visa, it was his first visa too but he had been to d uk

Saw preggies as I left at 8:30 lol nairalanders
Wud be glad to answer any questions.

chidaroy:
Yes I am a May Mum.
Made your flight reservation yet?

@cocowe will be in elpaso in june although am a july mom. where will u be staying? and which doc are you using?

Who in Houston needs a baby girl bassinet? I am giving it away. I have just today to bring it to you o. PM me if interested. Very good condition. Baby barely slept in it once

How do these agents do it? Mine got the Nigerian visa in 1 day! Fantastic I must say.

Oya share the agent's details bikooo. Sent you a PM now! Also did u use hubby's consent form for baby's passport and was it pre-notarised?

weaseloo:
Who is Houston needs a baby girl bassinet? I am giving it away. I have just today to bring it to you o. PM me if interested. Very good condition. Baby barely slept in it.

How do these agents do it? Mine got the Nigerian visa in 1 day! Fantastic I must say.

demi2000:
Dear E-fam


Round 3: See that stupid immigration guy asked me why I was coming to us ? I told him for vacation and to have a baby . He said who told me I have a right to have a baby in us ? I told him I wasnt aware I didn't have a right to have a baby on us. Then he said I better go back to my country. I told him that I had lost 2 pregnancy and I wanted better medical health. He asked if i told them at the embassy that i was going to have a baby. Told him i didnt need to cos i has travelled severally to the us and i did dropbox and by the way i wasnt pregnant when i did dropbox. He said that didn't matter that I was going back to my country . He then told me to stamp my fingers and took my pic. Then he took the passports and said I shld follow him that I am going back to my country. All the guy kniw say na u are going back.Omo that is how another delay start o.


A beg pls be prepared .Jfk or no Jfk, There are racists out there and be prayerful. GOD HELP US ALL.AMEN

For those that still think informing the embassy is overrated.

And no,just because he didn't want to allow in doesn't mean he's a racist!

Newmum0615:
Oya share the agent's details bikooo. Sent you a PM now! Also did u use hubby's consent form for baby's passport and was it pre-notarised?

Do you mean the consent letter? Nope. Didn't use it for the passport.

ifax:


For those that still think informing the embassy is overrated.

And no,just because he didn't want to allow in doesn't mean he's a racist!

He probably was nasty to her so she would be afraid and mess up/give the wrong answers.

He doesn't know that she's a nairalander and that we come prepared!

Hi all,
Just a quick update about my friend that wanted to change his Ds 160confirmation number. so he went to the interview with his fiance with both confirmation slips. He signed in with the old form but when he got to the interview all, he told the officer that he made a mistake on the old form and he tried changing it online but he couldn't do it.
So they had their interview and guess what? they were granted.
So pls, any information about dallas hospitals would be appreciated.

Pls share your agents contact

Thanks

Hello everyone,

Please does anybody have any information on Dallas hospitals, birthing and POE experience to share? E jor please help us Dallas hopefuls oooooo. We don ask taya!!! LOL

Thanks guys

Good day everybody,

We arrived lagos yesterday evening along side lots of new mums with Delta.

We appreciate everyone for your assistance

Best regards

Hello people,

kindly help!!!

- Does one with birtitsh passport require a visa for birthing in the US

- This passport is non transferable to children (before some people start asking why not consider the UK for birthing)

- If one requires a visa what is the process like?

- if the visa is not required what is the process like.

Remember that those with the UK passport have a waiver to the US for 90 days maximum without a visa.

Would appreciate your responses. Thank you

drafrican:
My VO experience
That lovely day I wore one of my best suits and a really strong sweet cologne lol
Well I got into the hall and discovered you stand for the interview(weird)
I had batched all my documents I.e hubby's finances,my health records,hospital correspondence, hubby's employment,
My employment, my finances and baby's birth plan would upload it later......

Hi drafrican

Can I ask what doctor/hospital you are using in Maryland and the associated costs.

Thanks!

Congratulations @drafrica. Which hospital have you concluded on in Maryland?


[quote author=drafrican post=31667867]My VO experience
That lovely day I wore one of my best suits and a really strong sweet cologne lol
Well I got into the hall and discovered you stand for the interview(weird)
I had batched all my documents I.e hubby's finances,my health records,hospital correspondence, hubby's employment,
My employment, my finances and baby's birth plan would upload it later......

Popri:
Pls share your agents contact

Thanks

PM me for the contact. Don't want to get blocked.

Please house, i need contacts for Doctors and hospitals that nairalanders have used in maryland. how i can contact them. my email is
ogbaa1@yahoo.com . i will appreciate if anyone can give me useful information.

tbaby2015:


Won't mind. Pls send me d details thanks

Not sure how to go about that now, try send me one so i can respond.

@shade16

Stop advertising your business in this thread.

@ Weaseloo, pls reply my pm. Tnx

dittobaby:


Congrats on you successful poe. My questions are: Who pushes the wheelchair? On arrival, does this person wait for you to finish inspection with the poe officers? Does he then continue wheeling you to the arrivals lounge? Do you pay him or give him a tip or nothing ? Will appreciate a response from you or anyone else.

I'm sure you got the response already. It's a lot easier with the wheel chair. All the best