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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nobody: 8:48am On Aug 12, 2015 |
Hawttattoo: Congrats Ma'am! 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Mum2bee: 9:02am On Aug 12, 2015 |
roberta26: I know a lot of people have complained that Maryland can be quite expensive and to be honest I think it is too. I had my baby at Shady Grove Hospital in January 2013 and I stayed one night there and got a bill of about $4k plus and the doctor collected $5k, the baby was about $350 but bear in mind that this was all for one night oh! (although I took two shots of epidural cos I was in labour for 12 hours) and the pead fees was less than $300. The doctor I used then is indian and she understood I was trying to save costs so she allowed me to leave after a night stay in the hospital. This time around I am not even nearing Maryland although she tried convincing me that she has moved practices and that the rates are much cheaper and that the hospital the new practice is affiliated too is also much more affordable and all, but abeg I cant shout! That time I was JJC now my eye has opened! I would be paying for accommodation too so the cost would be too much! Maybe if I had family in Maryland it would make mores sense! But all in all sha, like you said Maryland is not smiling. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Mum2bee: 9:10am On Aug 12, 2015 |
teeboy95: Even BA is 322k |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Austine2020: 9:12am On Aug 12, 2015 |
Detty16:U can use your visa to arrive at the US POE till the last date the visa expires,it is the CBP officer that determines how long u will stay even if it expires while u are in US, just make sure that u left before the date they stamped on your passport. It is written boldly on their website. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by silverplum: 9:18am On Aug 12, 2015 |
My little contribution/ advice i got from a friend: If u are not having a high risk pregnancy, you can use a BIRTH CENTER. They are way cheaper dan d hospitals and some of dem are affiliated with hospitals incase issues arise. But bear in mind dat some of d birth centers offer unmedicated child birth. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Popri(f): 9:24am On Aug 12, 2015 |
shimk: This new CBN policy was released yesterday and other banks will adhere soon unless it is reversed. The limit is 300$ for POS too and 60,000NGN for tam withdrawals per day in Nigeria as to 150,000. Its not nice at all, one will have to travel with adequate cash, my Stanbic opening of account and card swiping has entered voicemail now So annoying! |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Austine2020: 9:25am On Aug 12, 2015 |
lala4sure:U took a very big risk & a big gamble,but thank God that everything went well at last.God is wonderful. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by uptown17: 9:26am On Aug 12, 2015 |
hmnnnn...@firstymum i have a handful 2yr old daughter. i cant manage wt her alone. i get tired easily. cos hubby will join us december, i tried houston and affordable places i saw some say, no children, some say only 1 adult. (i am considering taking my mum to help me before hubby comes) extended stay america is not cheap. thats what led to going to family place ooo firsttymum: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Jibbie2015: 9:43am On Aug 12, 2015 |
kaakaa: Hello @kaakaa, just read you have ported to Atlanta... I should be leaving in a few days...can you share the info you have on Atlanta pls. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nasadiva: 9:44am On Aug 12, 2015 |
Hawttattoo: Congrats babe. My kisses to your LO. Can't wait to hear how you handled the pediatrician and 1k stuff and also the accommodation you later settled for. Will be joining you soon. Please PM me if possible. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Detty16: 9:44am On Aug 12, 2015 |
Austine2020: Thanks Austine... |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Jibbie2015: 9:47am On Aug 12, 2015 |
One hurdle crossed. I sincerely appreciate everybody's contribution in the house. In the spirit of giving back...my interview transcript with the VO: Me n hubby (MH): Good morning VO: Hi Good morning. Pass your passports and what's Your purpose? Me: To have our baby VO: okk. Turns to hubby and asked what do you do. H: i work as the finance mgr in a finance coy Vo: how long have you worked there H: a little over a year. Vo: you have also worked in XX coy? H: yes ( all this while me i just dey look) Vo: turns to me...and asked who is sponsoring this trip? Me: hubby Vo: turns back to hubby. Where did you school and what did you study. H: XX Uni. Studied XX Vo: can you tell me some of the courses you took in sch. H: (he was shocked..wasn't expecting that question) ..Regular XX courses. Vo: immediately repeats looking surprised..regular XX courses?? That's how hubby woke up oo.. and remembered what he filled in the form lool... H: oh okay.. den he listed like 3 or 4 etc Vo: okay. How much do you earn? H: XX naira ... exactly what was filled in the form. Vo: okay turns to me.. and you what for you do, wia do you work and what do you earn... Me: X coy, do XX... i earn x naira... Vo: ok. Who r you gonna be staying with and where in the us? Me: my brother..in Houston 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by kaakaa(f): 9:50am On Aug 12, 2015 |
Jibbie2015: Hahaha....ok like seriously I think I have to modify that post before I get more questions on Poe.... my dear am still in Nigeria scouting for affordable ticket....havent gone yet.... How much did you get your ticket and which airline.... |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Chicagomum: 11:49am On Aug 12, 2015 |
Hello Mama's, Please does anyone have any idea of a good birthing center in Chicago? Didn't find anything in the 2 parts...My budget is very tight so I am considering using a birthing center instead of a hospital. @hastee sent you a mail please reply now. I have been expecting your response.... Thank you. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Hawttattoo: 12:08pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
My Edd was on the 2nd of August based on scan did at 9 weeks. I don't know which kpekus nailed it (according to Nef) as I wasn't even sure of my LMC. After 2nd August,I was scheduled for induction on the 7th but i called and cancelled it a day before 7th seriously kabashing and building up my faith that labour will come before then. As I had my other kids without inducing and on time. I started having mild contraction on the 7th, got to the hospital on the early hours of 8th. The labour was not progressing and induction was the only option since I was already 41 weeks. I declined epidural initially...but I had to literally begged for it when the pains became unbearable but still I wasn't given one cos my palette was low according to them But in all.. I muscled it out as a true daughter of Zion bringing forth a 9.8lb baby boy... Phewww My rating for HNWC will be 4.5****. Their nurses are nice and friendly. Clean rooms,nice food but poor in freebies My baby was given only 15 diapers,1 small size wipe,8 Similac,thermometer ,pacifier I was given rubber basin... Sit bath ![]() I complained to my dr Glenn about the $1k pediatrician fee and I got a called from him yesterday that he has spoken to the CEO .... So hopefully something will be done about it. Yet to get my bills but will relate it once it's sorted Forgive my long post... 11 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Hawttattoo: 12:09pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
Phema: Thank you Phema |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by firsttymum(f): 12:15pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
uptown17:Na u r not being honest... Or you have looked the wrong way. See getting a cheap accommodation and hospital is all in ur hands... Houston is like d place for a cheap hospital and accommodation. Take ur time read up, read people's stories... Listen if I try to give u all the answers it's not going to b enough. havent you seen the recent testimonies about people's successful visa interviews and Poe stories? I'm exhausted at replying you sef, I sound like a broken record, becos the fact is all you want is help but no one can satisfactorily help you except YOU Good luck dear |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Popri(f): 12:18pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
Hawttattoo: Congratulations on your bundle of joy..4.45kg, wow..weldone! You had a natural start of labour, so you were augmented not induced Congrats once more 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by firsttymum(f): 12:20pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
Hawttattoo:Congratulations darling... I'm patiently waiting for the pediatricians fee 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Popri(f): 12:20pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
Chicagomum: Check google and you will see a whole list, contact them and look at their reviews also People here hardly use birth centres so u may not find info on that esp in Chicago 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by firsttymum(f): 12:32pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
Mum2bee:Dare me then just tell me the week u wanna travel and come back and see if I wont get u a cheaper ticket |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by firsttymum(f): 12:34pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
kaakaa:It's my secret ![]() |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by bukolet: 12:40pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
[quote author=Jibbie2015 post=36871458]One hurdle crossed. I sincerely appreciate everybody's contribution in the house. In the spirit of giving back...my interview transcript with the VO: Me n hubby (MH): Good morning VO: Hi Good morning. Pass your passports and what's Your purpose? Me: To have our baby VO: okk. Turns to hubby and asked what do you Congratulations on your visa, please am about applying for mine, did u put ur rothers name in the form and also did u go with an invitation letter from your brother to the embassy. Your response will be highly appreciated. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by nefertitiram: 12:51pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
@hawttattoo 9.8 lb baby and you pushed! Super mummy of super baby! Congrats!! Wowz! 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Springsofjoy(f): 1:03pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
nefertitiram:In Houston |
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