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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by oluwafunkenny: 7:29pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
My dear, I still dey naija carrying my belle around. Going next month by Gods Grace and heading to Houston before moving around. I sent u her email that day, will send you her BBPIN as well. Don't really know much about her movement. I knew her here and PM for questions. It is well. Maybe you throw your questions openly, some people might have tangible stuffs for you. So sorry abt the delay. [quote author=demi2000 post=31754265] Congrats dear, want to know if you have had your baby and where u r I sent mails to heliano but she is yet to reply |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Goldenheart88(f): 8:59pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
isysleek: I had a fit to fly written two days to my trip and went to the airport on the day of travel and was also asked to go to the port health for a travel certificate. Just make sure you are not more than 30 weeks. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by demi2000: 9:15pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
oluwafunkenny: Ok thanks pls send her bbpin to the no I gave u. It's with me here in the us. I just want to use dcmh and want the details of the accommodation she used as well as other billing details cos I have called them they said 7500 both for cs and varginal. But they didn't come up with anything on pediatrician anaesthesia. So am wondering what the full bill will be like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by demi2000: 9:20pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
isysleek: Yes that was what I did, but like I said I am long gone but not showing and I went with my doctor own but she demanded for govt hospital. So try go with govt hospital. I believe they don't want to carry after 28 weeks. I was looking like 4 or 5 months but was 8 months. So wishing u good luck dear |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by demiiii(f): 9:32pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
dere5:thanks for the information I really appreciate |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 9:59pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
Oga Seun is viewing. Abi, wedding bells will soon ring and preparation for Yankee birthing experience to commence soon after. Congrats in advance. ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by kemisolanymat: 11:03pm On Mar 18, 2015 |
Hello House thanks for the responses I got concerning my visa stuff. I made a mistake, my visa is b1b2 and I was not pregnant when I got it and I was not asked if I will be giving birth in usa. meanwhile there is a turn of event now. my employer wanted me to go for the training before I apply for maternity leave so I decided to go. I went thru abu dabhi via ethiad. did my us clearance in abudabhi and I was stamped in for 1 month as my training is just 3 days. they didn't ask me about my big belle ooo, they just ask what training am I going for and how much I had with me. I really appreciate everybody here. God bless us all. am thru with my exams now and am heading home this weekend ooo. I am in new jersey presently. I have visited more than 5 hospital bu the prices na waya ooo. I need help again ooo, I was thinking of Missouri or elpaso before but I just decided to choose new jersey as I have caring family there and accommodation will be free. plS any idea of a cheap hospital AND DOCTOR in new jersey. PLS HELP A SIS OUT OOOO I TRUST ... I WILL BE DUE IN JULY AND AM PLANNING TO GO BACK IN JUNE..... 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Adiahabasi: 12:03am On Mar 19, 2015 |
Hi my people, abeg at what rate does GTB (naira master card) convert i.e for POS transactions in the US? I just confuse o, seems they are converting at the rate of 209 or am I mistaken? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dittobaby: 1:01am On Mar 19, 2015 |
Hurray! Pictures on this thread at last. That was a nice cute buggy. Would love to see more pictures of baby products, hotel /apartment rooms and environs, hospitals, etc If this is allowed. 4 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Goldenheart88(f): 2:28am On Mar 19, 2015 |
Hey @favouredB how are you and your babygirl? I believe you guys are in good health and have been bonding real good, that's why you've totally forgotten us here lol. Please come back just for a bit we have a lot to learn from you. I personally have some questions I need your help with based on your experience with the hospital you used. Hoping you get to reply soon. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dittobaby: 2:51am On Mar 19, 2015 |
I think I finally have the stamina to post my visa story. I have read tens of such here so I think it's only fair I include mine. It's just that I'm lazy in typing. Well, I got my visa in January this year before I discovered Nairaland. I went with a very big belly and I applied for visiting visa. Before that day my mum ,who is a regular US visitor, told me l wouldn't be given because of my pregnancy. I was a pure innocent applicant then, didn't know anything about visas and poe. All I knew was that my husband wanted to take his wives to US for vacation and I happened to be pregnant at that time. So, off we went to the Abuja embassy. My husband had drilled us the night before on answering possible questions. Didn't give the whole thing much thought. Was only a little worried I might be denied because of my pregnancy. I asked my younger sister who was currently birthing in Baltimore at that time and she explained how some Nigerians don't pay. There were so many people on that day. We (I and my sister wife) we're scheduled for 9:00 a.m. but couldn't go in until 11:00 a.m. We went along with our husband's US visa page, hotel reservation, bank statements, marriage certificates,and a few other necessary documents. Our husband wasn't allowed to go in with us since we are adults. While we passed through security, they were all telling me sorry cas I was already panting seriously from the long walk and they could all see I was pregnant despite the big hijab(veil) I was wearing. Some even told me, ' those people they don't like giving pregnant women visa o but you may be lucky' At this point l felt everything was in God's hands. Finally, it was our turn after the lady had rejected all those before us. VO: Good morning. Us: Good morning. VO: What is your name? Us: We told her our names. VO: How are you related? Sister wife: We are wives of the same husband. ( I nodded while she said that) VO: Oh! ( I giggled silently) What is your husband's name? Us: His name is..............(My sister wife started pushing the envelope of documents through the hole. VO: No! Keep it till I ask for it. VO: Have you travelled with your husband before? Us: Yes. VO: Where? Us: Dubai, Saudi Arabia, London VO: Okay. So, why are you going to America? Us: For holiday. VO: Where in America are you going? Us: Florida. VO: Where in Florida? Us: Orlando VO: For how long? Me: Just a week. VO: Okay. So what do you do? Us: We run a ....( type of business) VO: You run it together? Us: Yes we do. VO: What do you earn? Us: #............(equal amounts) VO: Who is sponsoring the trip? Us: The ...... (Name of business) VO: I wish you a nice trip. Pick up your visas on Wednesday. (She hands us a sheet of paper). Us: Thank youuuuu! So off we went to give the good news to our husband and he was even happier than us and tipped the security people( they asked us to spread the the joy). They were also like, 'you are very lucky o! They have not been giving pregnant women lately' My husband who had earlier said he would get a taxi to take us home cas he had been away from work since morning, drove us all the way home! Few weeks after, my sister gave birth and gisted me of the wonderful experience she had. That was how l too started thinking of birthing in the US (since l had a visa anyway). I then somehow stumbled into Naira land and discovered it ain't gonna be beans. Well, following my lovely teachers here, I have since notified the embassy of my change of intent to travel and l have received their generic reply. I have also gotten my doctor's appointment letters and hospital fees from both el paso and Houston, though I'm leaning towards Houston. And now my mum is talking about California cas her dear brother is there. I have also bought my tickets for my mum, two year old son and I. Hope I have done well so far? ![]() 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dittobaby: 2:56am On Mar 19, 2015 |
If I may continue, Now, the issue on ground now is that my son doesn't have a US visa. I just got his interview date today which is in April. How do I prepare for this? Do I go with him like I'm the one preparing for the interview with all my burden of proof? I am thinking they might now want to question me based on my child birth since they did not have the opportunity the last time Or do I stay back and let my husband take him (he his not traveling with us but joining us after the baby is born). 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by segbas(m): 3:51am On Mar 19, 2015 |
[quote author=kemisolanymat post=31763609]. I went thru abu dabhi via ethiad. did my us clearance in abudabhi and I was stamped in for 1 month as my training is just 3 days. @Kemisolanymat; I have sent u a PM pls reply 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nita2013: 4:28am On Mar 19, 2015 |
It changes daily but Mastercard exchange rate is different from normal exchange rate. Master card exchange rate is usually higher Adiahabasi: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Adiahabasi: 4:40am On Mar 19, 2015 |
Thanks Nita, any idea if visa is cheaper?cld just transfer the funds to my visa card, and use that instead. Nita2013: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by PetMe13: 7:44am On Mar 19, 2015 |
Try Dr Jeanie Huynh at West Houston Medical Center. Her fee is 2000 whether vaginal or c section. Her email obgynh@yahoo.com. Be patient cuz they only reply emails on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Riz2015: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by PetMe13: 7:54am On Mar 19, 2015 |
It is very handy trust me especially for those mommas doing exclusive breastfeeding. It helps boost your milk supply plus you won't have to nurse in public. You just have to pump enough and take in a bottle to feed baby when you are out. You can always pump excess milk and store in the refrigerator for upto 6 days and in the freezer for up to 6 months. Once thawed from the freezer shouldn't be refreezed but kept in the refrigerator or used. Breast milk can stay at room temperature for upto 6 to 8 hours without contamination so itz so handy. I did 6 months exclusive breastfeeding for my first now 2 and half years old. My second is now 3 months old and I hope to go through his first 6 months exclusive breastfeeding too. May God give us the strength for this great love. drafrican: 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by kemisolanymat: 7:56am On Mar 19, 2015 |
I am waiting for your message....[quote author=segbas post=31767287][/quote] |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by PetMe13: 8:02am On Mar 19, 2015 |
Try pigeon portable electric breast pump. Itz small and does a good job. U can as well use batteries if u are out of electricity. It works so good and is durable. I used it every single day for my first upto 6 and half months and now using same for my new baby now 3 months old and still using daily. We first got medella manual pump which didn't last for more than 2 weeks for my first then we got the ever so good pigeon. IyawoToBe: 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by PetMe13: 8:07am On Mar 19, 2015 |
I never got to buy any new part cuz the ones it came are still in good condition. It came with 2 membranes but I m still on the first one. shelly23: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dere5: 8:11am On Mar 19, 2015 |
dittobaby: I dont think who takes your son for the visa interview matters,i think what matters here is that whoever is taking him should be prepared with your burden of proof,since the reason for your sons trip is that he is accompanying you for child birth. You just might be lucky and they might not ask to see much,but it is better to be prepared just in case they ask. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by segbas(m): 8:25am On Mar 19, 2015 |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by sayoberry(f): 8:40am On Mar 19, 2015 |
BussieAj: I've not even paid self. ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by weaseloo: 8:41am On Mar 19, 2015 |
Adiahabasi: Last I did was 214. Was not funny. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by ajobi21: 8:42am On Mar 19, 2015 |
kemisolanymat: @kemisolanymat, you are very correct, NJ is quite expensive. Many of us going there plan to use Hackensack Mountainside hospital and Dr Fares. you can google them for further information. hope this helps. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by boldbabe: 10:48am On Mar 19, 2015 |
IyawoToBe: Medela manual breastpump is okay because i used it for my 6 months exclusive breastfeeding, though it was given to me by the hospital as part of my freebies. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by nelly2012: 10:55am On Mar 19, 2015 |
kaakaa: OK. The San francisco bay area is a no go area for someone on a budget... researched on that area for about a week and the cheapest I got for C/S hosp fee was like $11k. Pls you can research more online and if you succeed lemme know OK. As per California in general, cheaper rates are towards LA. We've had a. few mother's here use there. Check MamaTobenna & OMary83 posts. They are in Inglewood, CA now. Hope this helps. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by boldbabe: 10:57am On Mar 19, 2015 |
demiiii: My husband was given his visa after two denials. He reapplied the third time when i was preggy and was already in the states and was given. He went with all my hospital correspondences, marriage certificate, change of name e.t.c and was just asked his reason for travelling and he mentioned, it was to assist his wife for childbirth. They asked him the name of his wife and he mentioned it, the VO requested for evidence that we are married becuase my passport was in my maiden name, he showed the marriage certificate and change of name, he was asked what he does for a living and he answered. His visa was approved. 5 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by boldbabe: 11:06am On Mar 19, 2015 |
@ demii He was given this visa at the lagos embassy where he was denied twice. Your hubby should retry and by God's grace, he will be given. 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Newmum0615: 11:21am On Mar 19, 2015 |
Hi @sayoberry, how are your cuties doing? Would like to know if you have started the process of getting your babies documentation. If yes, please help me with info on if they accept the notarised DS-3053 form (Hubby's consent) for American Passport from any notary other than the US embassy. I will be using Oakbend Medical in Houston. If you haven't started, please let me know when you do. Thanks. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by ifax(f): 11:43am On Mar 19, 2015 |
dittobaby: Let your husband take him |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by oluwafunkenny: 11:52am On Mar 19, 2015 |
That's d rate. And cheaper than getting from mallams. Most times it fluctuates between 208.5 and 210. Better to swipe on POS to prevent additional charges Adiahabasi: |
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