ozycy:

15 bags without extra pay . Am entering BA next time I want to travel . Not for birthing ooo. @ Sayoberry, it's like that our plan of birthing after 10 years have been thwarted . I changed my mind.

ozycy:

Guess it's what the automated machine said when you called. Is it 2 weeks or 4weeks? I think it's 4 weeks, Since you probably will apply for Visa afterwards. I doubt if they are very strict on that cos a friend that had 3weeks plus applied in the passport agency even without travel proof or booking appointment. She just collected birth certificate and walked in and applied without any proof of travel . Meanwhile, this is not summer so there is no rush der by this time. Just go ahead and book appointment for Monday, but if you have so much time before travel date, den you can go drop it off at the post office. I think it takes about two weeks. How long do you have before you travel back?

Enyinne:
I used Dr Elizabeth baily. She accepted all my test from Nigeria and didn't collect money for my ultrasound which I do weekly from 32 weeks until delivery at 38weeks. I got her when Dr lai rejected me

DoVee:
"@ozycy, pls what was ur baby's baggage allowance for air france

Enyinne:
I hv 3weeks plus before my travel date. I will call them next week to try on d appt again. I don't really want to do post office cos they might disappoint.

anizi:


Ok, thank you. Mine started after delivery, the pain is out of this world oh, thank God when it hurts its just for few secs. My dr said mine has gone on for too long (6 months)so i need to see an orthopedic dr

anizi:
Please mothers in the house, has anyone suffered from severe pain in both wrists after delivery? If yes, please how did u get rid of it? Asked my doc today, he called it (de Quervain’s tenosynovitis/syndrome) and advised i see an orthopedic doc. Pain is excruciating!

sayoberry:


true. my mil and I had 15 bags (no laf o) and we dint pay one kobo. we were just "its for the babies" through out

ozycy:

10kg for baby check in luggage
Baby's hand luggage/ diaper bag
In der website it states baby's hand luggage as 12kg, so I bot a semi bigger diaper bag and packed enough things inside it.
Check their website.

kiboe:
u

I have had de quervain for a little over a year now,before I got pregnant,in both hands,my left wrist is worse.6months into the 1st time I was diagnosed,I got a steroid injection in my wrist after oral medication failed.it got better for a bit,say about 2months,but started again.i was told that I made need to do an operation on my wrist to release the tendon for it to be completely healed,but I didn't do that.i have learnt to live with the pain now,some days it is ok,some days it is not.i wear a wrist brace at times which I got on Amazon,it has helped a lot.i honestly do not know what I will do when the baby comes,but I am not bothered about that for now,just looking forward to meeting my LO.

Enyinne:
Hi ozycy. I hv gotten d BC today and I called d passport agency they said my travel must be 2weeks away before I can be able to apply for passport. Or that I can apply thru post office to apply.

Adebuble:


You can give birth in Houston with a c section for $7k



Or less...

legendsmother:
@amother4life the total was around $3900 please tell me if it's too low so I can look for another thanks

oyibo4real:



Hmmmm! My dear i've been there b4( my 1st n twin preggy).The pain was unbearable, nfact i was imaginning if i wud hv been able to carry those babies if they were alive. As far as i know, it dosnt have cure, cos i was placed on several medications including calcium supplements, yet no improvement at all. The pain subsides with time, though it can last for several months. I'm nt saying ds to discourage u my sister, its jst so u'll knw dat someone rilly understands hw u feel dwn there right nw. Pele! Pls try n go by ur Dr's advice, cos urs might be different frm mine.

favoredgal:

10kg is small o! Other airlines is 20kg for babies

Na wa

teefex:
Hi everyone,
Just got introduced to this forum by my sis-inlaw,am a first time mum. Pls I need information on Cheap hospitals and doctor in minnesota or anyone who has used any before.the ones am hearing about are about 10k which is on the high side.infact I have no idea of which hospital to use, am due febuary ending and would like to travel early january.pls I need help,its really urgent.thanks

Jeniturnah:
Please can anyone link me with a doctor or hospital in New york where i can have my baby. I will be travelling to UK on sunday and leave from UK to New York on 14th November. Please i need urgent assistance.

girlloom:
All the glory to God! I arrived Detroit yesterday via KLM, flew klm to Amsterdam and delta to Detroit. I flew at 31 weeks and wasn't asked for fitness to fly. After paying 34usd for a preferred seat on the flight to Amsterdam I was so disappointed. The seat beside me was vacant and some annoying guy with a stinking breath who didn't like his original seat was made to sit there and made my trip so uncomfortable with his constant poking, turning and yawning.There were so many vacant seats o, I wonder why he was directed to that one mschewww. Got to Amsterdam around 5.30am and had to wait 4hrs 30mins for the flight to Detroit. Thank God I requested for special assistance, I was driven in that their auto wheel to a service centre where I chilled and was picked up later and dropped at my boarding gate.

Getting to the gate o, i go find trouble. Instead of me to just lay low with my big belle and green passport, I got up to go speak with one of the ladies at the counter ( after all I was honest at my visa interview so why hide), the seat on my boarding pass and seat I reserved did not tally and I wanted to know why. I hadn't finished asking my question when one black guy in suit asked to see my passport. That's how questions you expect at Poe started, he took me aside and asked for my reason for going to the U.S.



Me: childbirth
Guy in suit (GIS): you are quite direct
Me: (b4 Nko)
GIS: let me have your documents (he types on his phone for a while)
Before I knew it, he said you were denied a visa to the UK in 2014
Me: yes I was and I reapplied in 2015 and got it (y do they keep hammering on this denial sef)
GIS: what do you do and what does your hubby do
Me: I sha respond
He asked a lot, went through every single doc and finally let me join the queue to board the plane.

Got to Detroit and was wheeled to immigration, the friendly Cbp asked the normal questions and requested for docs and sent me for secondary inspection. Let me add that Detroit airport was empty so they had a lot of time on their hands. The guy who wheeled me left me, the Cbp was initially acting all tough but he later relaxed and joked with me. Went through my documents, I had just 3kusd cash on me ( he didn't ask to see it). Had bank statement of 4m Naira which he asked to see. He concluded that I made sure all my bills were paid and receipts collected. Let me add he also talked about the UK visa that was denied ( how long will dt singular denial hunt me?) I was stamped till may 2016. Someone finally came to wheel me out after spending 15mins listening to other people's interview. Went to Agric and tuber of yam was seized. Finally with my wonderful sister inlaw and family. Baby is due Xmas day and I will be using henry-ford. May God grant us all safe delivery and all the best to the other moms who are just starting this mission.

FinanceFitness:
Extra bag was 150 or 200, excess weight was 75, it worked out to the same rate per pound for both. The challenge is they won't even allow you pay for extra bag once you reach 4 per adult

Another best way to save cost on luggages is to pack your stuff in duffel bags in place of boxes, they weigh next to nothing and allow more items.

legendsmother:
@ebonychic18 my dear nor b here o there are some names I sha trust na dem I reply o d rest I just dey ignore more than 15 already I read d lst issues of agents nd afraid cash me o, Yes it's a Birth plan and it's a non profit hospital I even called and they said they don't do medicaid I asked if they have hidden charges d woman even got angry sef I con dey beg so I guess they are ok will keep searching though

favoredgal:


To add my 2 cents for Naija visa (since I know u are not going to Atlanta) u don't need any notary. Eddy sent a sample letter and I signed on behalf of my dh who wasn't anywhere near me

For American passport however u need a notarized letter of consent if your dh won't be there

You can sign it down and take it with you but remember not to date it yet

ozycy:

My dear, na wetin I see o, other airline is 23kg sef. I rmber checking in 23kg for my baby d last tym for Lufthansa

sayoberry:


true. my mil and I had 15 bags (no laf o) and we dint pay one kobo. we were just "its for the babies" through out

Adebuble:


You can give birth in Houston with a c section for $7k



Or less...

favoredgal:


Na wa o! Did u confirm at the airport tho?

I'm flying air France back

shrekandfiona:

Very true. My baby's check in was over 20kg, had to pay 75$ for extra luggage. They said 10kg was their max for babies

oyin3:
Any suggestions on whether or not this is serious? I'm 30 week, i can actually feel my pulse racing/palpitation and my throat is so patched, I've been drinking water non stop. No pains, contraction, nothing. Called the hospital already...
Other than these, I feel fine.
Do not want a false alarm visit to the hospital.
Many thanks .

Dentale:
@Oyibo Pele o. Hope the pain resolves soon.

On another note, this thing with Lufthansa na wa. I love that airline so much but I won't get a fit to fly from my Doctor quoting a different gestational age and me I want to leave at 36weeks. My other option is AirFrance for now since theyre the only other airline that leaves from PH. Can anyone who has used them advise how the experience was? My last experience with Lufthansa was awesome. The moment the cabin crew sighted my big belly, it was pampering all the way until we landed. Lol
Coming back was even better. They were even helping me carry baby sometimes while on board. I would miss that experience.