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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by deltawife: 8:26am On Jun 09, 2015
Anybody going to houston June /july will still love more company and baby shopping views

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by helovesme(f): 8:47am On Jun 09, 2015
maypra:
I left for Houston at 33 weeks.

okay. thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by bbaby84(f): 9:31am On Jun 09, 2015
woaini:


@ shelly23 said she used two letters, one from her and one from her husband. So it could mean either way is ok, right?
If it's going to be one letter signed by both parents how would the format be? And some of us are not here with our spouse so what do we do? For me I already have pre signed papers by my husband all I have to do is write the letter and that would be easier for me if it's written individually


For my first my husband wasn't with me I emailed him the letter and he signed. He then scanned it back to me and I signed. He was there for my second. When you get to the format bridge , whoever is helping you get the visa will help you cross it. It's a simple letter and you're given a format.
Stop stressing everything usually falls in place at the end of the day.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by modath(f): 9:55am On Jun 09, 2015
helovesme:


okay. thanks

Asking your question there is fine with me cos its more to do with "health and wellbeing " than just travel but I asked to bring questions here so that "uninterested" parties will not feel one "kain", you understand how most people are nah.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by kaakaa(f): 9:56am On Jun 09, 2015
Where are the Los Angeles bound mamas using dr mbagwu, pls holla me let's plan together.....
his services are so affordable, Dr fee, hosp fee, epidural,less than 5k.... and we can visit hollywood too and act small, heard dey are looking for black preggy mamas lol.... grin just kidding
Send me a Pm let's chat......
am leaving by October though..... we can get and share an apartment too to save cost and be together....
May God bless our plans and effort....

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by helovesme(f): 10:01am On Jun 09, 2015
modath:


Asking your question there is fine with me cos its more to do with "health and wellbeing " than just travel but I asked to bring questions here so that "uninterested" parties will not feel one "kain", you understand how most people are nah.

you are right. noted !

thanks hun !
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by babyspice: 10:20am On Jun 09, 2015
Hey y'all, just a little info for our moms doing a return trip for vacation or whatever with your american pikin, expect questions as to why you gave birth in the US once they sight that blue passport. In my opinion, JFK was the most straight forward and stress free POE, no papers or docs asked for, as long as you tell the TRUTH and just hold on to your paid bills etc, just incase they decide not to take your word for it.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Beryl15: 11:29am On Jun 09, 2015
Please has anyone had a baby in Delaware here? I've made enquries for DCMH and Christiana hospital but would love to hear from any mama here who has used them or any other hospital too.
Leaving next month.
And one more thing, has anyone tried a water birth( my eye dey there) grin
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by hotstuff1(f): 12:57pm On Jun 09, 2015
Hi everyone,
I'm super new to all this but just reading one or two post I feel so informed. Thanks everyone.
I need some advice, Im due August and planing to go for my interview last week in June. What bothers me is that I'm using doctor Fagbohun who is in Houston and I have family in Dallas. From reading through i'm guessing I have to get like a hotel some weeks before my due date...
How do I present this when interviewed?
Also, im just recently married and my passport is still in my maiden name, will this be a problem?

If anyone is going for an interview this month let us plan together please...i feel so lost..lol
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by hotstuff1(f): 12:58pm On Jun 09, 2015
deltawife:
Anybody going to houston June /july will still love more company and baby shopping views

im going...sorry i have not followed your thread, are you going at the time? already there?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Fruitilicious: 1:27pm On Jun 09, 2015
babyspice:
Hey y'all, just a little info for our moms doing a return trip for vacation or whatever with your american pikin, expect questions as to why you gave birth in the US once they sight that blue passport. In my opinion, JFK was the most straight forward and stress free POE, no papers or docs asked for, as long as you tell the TRUTH and just hold on to your paid bills etc, just incase they decide not to take your word for it.

Well said! please travel with your receipts and zero balance as I was asked for mine during my last trip April this year. Hubby and I went without the kids, I was asked why I stayed 3 months last year which I answered childbirth. Hubby was about to bring out receipts/zero balance from his bag when the guy smiled and said 'I can see you paid for all services' then he took our fingerprints and stamped us in.
All the best all...
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dyout: 1:40pm On Jun 09, 2015
If you have not committed your Dr, you are free to change your doctor when you get there. Also tell the VO the truth that u want to stay in Dallas and have your babe in Houston. I also travelling to Dallas by October.

hotstuff1:
Hi everyone,
I'm super new to all this but just reading one or two post I feel so informed. Thanks everyone.
I need some advice, Im due August and planing to go for my interview last week in June. What bothers me is that I'm using doctor Fagbohun who is in Houston and I have family in Dallas. From reading through i'm guessing I have to get like a hotel some weeks before my due date...
How do I present this when interviewed?
Also, im just recently married and my passport is still in my maiden name, will this be a problem?

If anyone is going for an interview this month let us plan together please...i feel so lost..lol
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by ladyjoie: 2:01pm On Jun 09, 2015
dyout:
If you have not committed your Dr, you are free to change your doctor when you get there. Also tell the VO the truth that u want to stay in Dallas and have your babe in Houston. I also travelling to Dallas by October.

I also used dr Fagbohun for my visa Interview early this month,though am heading to Atlanta,for accommodation reaons
I had a long interview, the VO kept asking me the same questions over n over again she only went thorough my correspondence with the doctor then told me to keep them safe for my poe
U wldnt have a problem, just be prepared,
A
Am due in august too with a long belly, the VO had to ask wen am due
Lol
All the best

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Hawttattoo: 2:48pm On Jun 09, 2015
KayLayChi:


@ Hawttattoo, which Fidelity branch in Lagos did you buy your PTA, I went to their Bode Thomas branch and they said i must run my account for 6 months, even to reactivate my dormant account that was my NYSC account they said i should activate and run the account for 6 months too.

I got mine in Aks not lagos.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by detuns: 4:50pm On Jun 09, 2015
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 grin

hi sayo, please i need to urgently contact you. i am a sept mum using Dr fagbohun. please can you reach me on detuns@yahoo.com . pretty please
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by hotstuff1(f): 5:00pm On Jun 09, 2015
ladyjoie:

I also used dr Fagbohun for my visa Interview early this month,though am heading to Atlanta,for accommodation reaons
I had a long interview, the VO kept asking me the same questions over n over again she only went thorough my correspondence with the doctor then told me to keep them safe for my poe
U wldnt have a problem, just be prepared,
A
Am due in august too with a long belly, the VO had to ask wen am due
Lol
All the best

Phew!!! thats a relief!!...guessing you got the visa...lol@long belly..
Just to be clear though, you presented Atlanta as where you will be staying despite the fact that your Dr. was in Texas and you had no problems? cuz thats what im planing to do...tired of searching for hospitals and all.
Please ooo!!what where these questions you were asked? forgive my wahala...nid to know what to expect.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by hotstuff1(f): 5:03pm On Jun 09, 2015
dyout:
If you have not committed your Dr, you are free to change your doctor when you get there. Also tell the VO the truth that u want to stay in Dallas and have your babe in Houston. I also travelling to Dallas by October.


Thank you so much for your reply dear.
i see...so the VO will not request for like hotel reservations and all that?Cuz that was my initial worry. If thats the case, i have close family in Indianapolis...would rather go there.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Omotweezy: 5:09pm On Jun 09, 2015
Beryl15:
Please has anyone had a baby in Delaware here? I've made enquries for DCMH and Christiana hospital but would love to hear from any mama here who has used them or any other hospital too.
Leaving next month.
And one more thing, has anyone tried a water birth( my eye dey there) grin


Hi dear , am also interested in Delaware . Someone has once mentioned / used them in this thread , but reaching out to her has been abortive . Pls send me an email so we can help each other . Tried to send u a private message but I don't think I got it right . Am set to leave in August .
Omotweezy@yahoo.com
Thanks dear .

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dyout: 5:47pm On Jun 09, 2015
The most important thing is for you to pay all ur bills without any aid and also Doctors and hospital correspondence. You can tell the VO of ur accommodation verbally.

hotstuff1:


Thank you so much for your reply dear.
i see...so the VO will not request for like hotel reservations and all that?Cuz that was my initial worry. If thats the case, i have close family in Indianapolis...would rather go there.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Beryl15: 7:11pm On Jun 09, 2015
Omotweezy:



Hi dear , am also interested in Delaware . Someone has once mentioned / used them in this thread , but reaching out to her has been abortive . Pls send me an email so we can help each other . Tried to send u a private message but I don't think I got it right . Am set to leave in August .
Omotweezy@yahoo.com
Thanks dear .

So happy I'm not alone smiley. I also tried reaching her, but didn't get any response.
I've sent you a PM.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by wayinoma: 10:38pm On Jun 09, 2015
[madam to be.fore warned is to be fore armed oooo, the fact that you get better medical service is key. dont say its not worth it like me and then use the next 5yrs to get your health in order.a word is enough for the wise oooo quote author=shawlar post=34553704]


I wonder what bachangel finally decided on....
I'm just wondering cos I also have the same reservations/dificulties making up my mind on the whole US birth thingy[/quote]
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Newmum15: 3:25am On Jun 10, 2015
Hello house,Pls I have a question for mothers that have traveled back home with those babies,What type of car seat would you advice one to buy?The infant car seat or the convertible?At what point is the car seat collected,do you check it in or its collected at the entrance of the plane.Plsss help!!Thank you.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by favoredgal: 5:57am On Jun 10, 2015
Newmum15:
Hello house,Pls I have a question for mothers that have traveled back home with those babies,What type of car seat would you advice one to buy?The infant car seat or the convertible?At what point is the car seat collected,do you check it in or its collected at the entrance of the plane.Plsss help!!Thank you.

The infant seat is backwards facing and is the first car seat a child should use

The convertible is forward facing and should be used after the child has outgrown the infant seat

No hospital in the USA will discharge you without an infant seat

It's up to you if you want to check it in, if it's a travel set with your stroller and you have a lay over I will advice you don't check it in. It will be collected at the gate if the plane and given to you when you land

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Beryl15: 7:41am On Jun 10, 2015
favoredgal:


The infant seat is backwards facing and is the first car seat a child should use

The convertible is forward facing and should be used after the child has outgrown

Some convertible car seats are both forward and backward facing. The only problem is it has to remain in the car as its big and can't be carried around. If you don't plan to carry baby around in the car seat then get a convertible one as baby would use it for a longer.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nita2013: 7:54am On Jun 10, 2015
No dear not all convertible car sets are forward facing only. Mine 4 example (graco 4ever all-in-one) is used from newborn to toddler stage. Thus can be rare facing until my son is 2yrs and then forward facing afterwards and also converted to toddler seat from 4/5yrs. And yes hospitals will discharge u with convertible car seat as long as it meets d requirements eg has rear facing option for infants

Most convertible car seats are bulky and heavy. Also the reasons most people prefer d infant car sear first because it's easier to use. U can leave d base in d car and carry only d car seat out with ur baby strapped. I feel it's most convenient especially if d baby Is sleeping. But for convertible car seats u ll av to go tru d stress of removin d baby from the car seat and it doesn't come with base.

Also, infant car seat can be attached to a matching stroller for those that want stroller unlike convertible car seat that can't be attached to a stroller.

Personally, I chose convertible car seat from birth because my son is very tall. He is less than a year old and infant car seat is too small for him already. I felt why spend money twice on car seat when I cud buy only once.

favoredgal:


The infant seat is backwards facing and is the first car seat a child should use

The convertible is forward facing and should be used after the child has outgrown the infant seat

No hospital in the USA will discharge you without an infant seat

It's up to you if you want to check it in, if it's a travel set with your stroller and you have a lay over I will advice you don't check it in. It will be collected at the gate if the plane and given to you when you land

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nita2013: 8:06am On Jun 10, 2015
In addition to what av be said u can check ur car seat in at d check-in counter or at d door of d plane. But if u r using a stroller with it, I ll advice u check d car seat in at d check-in counter and put ur baby in a stroller then check d stroller in at d door of d plane. Pls if u r getting a stroller get d one with atleast 3 reclining position so u cud lay ur baby down and not sit down after d car seat has been checked-in.

Newmum15:
Hello house,Pls I have a question for mothers that have traveled back home with those babies,What type of car seat would you advice one to buy?The infant car seat or the convertible?At what point is the car seat collected,do you check it in or its collected at the entrance of the plane.Plsss help!!Thank you.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by tynanonye(f): 9:23am On Jun 10, 2015
Hello ladies, I've been following this thread for quite sometime now and I can attest to the fact that you all have been quite helpful. This forum is information packed courtesy of all of you(those that answer questions, those that ask questions n those that halla wink thanks y'all.
I recently renewed my visa via dropbox n in my DS 160 form, I filled tourism/medical as my reason for travel(cos I found out I was preggy); which is d B2 part abi? Though I was issued a 2yr B1/B2 visa.my questions is-Do I still write to the embassy informing them of my intention of travel?
I am Houston bound in December. Is any1 going my direction in December? Pls let's have a tête-à-tête n run tins together
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Newmum15: 11:39am On Jun 10, 2015
Thank you all for the response guys.At least I have an idea of what to do.God bless you all
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by sayoberry(f): 12:23pm On Jun 10, 2015
detuns:


hi sayo, please i need to urgently contact you. i am a sept mum using Dr fagbohun. please can you reach me on detuns@yahoo.com . pretty please

No problem.
I've sent it

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by sayoberry(f): 12:27pm On Jun 10, 2015
nefertitiram:


I de here ooo, #ghostmode

How the twins na! Hope they haven't turned you to lepa. One love!

Lepa KE. I'm now orobo o. Eating everything I cAn to enhance flow of breast milk. Na so so carbs
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by isysleek: 1:24pm On Jun 10, 2015
Hello house?

Please those who have used ARik airline back to Nigeria with baby, please what travel documents do I need to hold for baby to enable us checkin. I will hold her international passports (America and Nigeria). Do I need to hold any other document like birth certificate etc?

Please assist. Urgent please.

Thank you.

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