Newbie alert !!! Been a dedicated reader too. All your comments has been very helpful. Please can anyone help with the price quotation for Grady Hospital in Atlanta , been trying to reach the billing office and I always get the answering machine. Also suggestions on a good doctor associated with Grady. I'm in dire need of this information. Thanks to you all

Apple19:


Also, booked Qatar airways on hold, but then I saw this new baggage allowance review with United and my eyes wide . Or does this new rule affects them all?? Qatar will also be having a stop over of over 14hrs on return, and no connection accommodation, na im i pick race O. Though hubby will be with me but then, how will I manage with lo?? but the price cheap sha.

Pls mamas and papas travelling in January, in case you see any deal, abeg holla O. Intend booking any one before the week runs out.
Also for any latest cheap Hosp in Dallas, I no go still mind too. ;DD ...nice day peeps..

Apple19.Apple19.Apple19.
How many times did I call you
Qatar Airways will NOT carry you if you are 32 weeks and 1 day pregnant for singleton pregnancy o.
I love flying with them but they can embarrass preggies for airport sha.
On their website they took time to write how many weeks for singleton/twin/triplets preggie they will carry.They don't joke.
All the best.

Hello , pls can I get the info on flying Lufthansa from Ph , also how many weeks do they carry ?

merrymum:
Hello lovely people. Thanks to everyone who has made this page what it is for jjc's like us to learn so much.

Arrived Sacramento, CA few hours ago. Flew Lufthansa from PH, and POE was LAX. CBP was very nice, smiling all the time:

Cbp: hello, welcome to the US
Me: hi, thanks
Cbp: what you here for?
Me: childbirth
Cbp: really? U don't look pregnant, is this your first baby?
Me: yes
Cbp: ok, did u contact any hospital? Do u know how much you are likely to spend?
Me: yes, (showed him correspondence I got from a hospital here. Their fees are high, but the mail and quote I needed for this purpose. Will start my 'proper' hospital scouting soon).
Cbp: do u have cash?
Me: yes, 8800
Cbp: ok. Where's your husband?
Me: back home but will come later
Cbp: ok, pls place your fingers on the scanner...

Stamped me in for 6 months, went to agriculture, nothing was seized.

Thank God for everything, and thank you all, for I didn't know Jack about this trip, but this thread helped me prepare well.

Will post my hospital quotes as soon as I find the most affordable. Nice day y'all..

Thanks @Bisoye...but they wrote 35wks on their website nah?? Na wah O. Will just shift my gaze from them then. ..

Apple19:
Thanks ...but they wrote 35wks on their website nah?? Na wah O. Will just shift my gaze from them then. ..

Still on the ticket matter
I bin think say you don reach where you dey go sef.

The envy no be small. E be like say make i cry, withdrawal with charges is even higher. Na wa ooo

afrobrown2000:
i envy that your 219....ooo...hmm still swiping at 240

ozycy:

Still on the ticket matter
I bin think say you don reach where you dey go sef.

Hahhahah :DD mama Ozy...no mind me O, na Alaroro things and being that I was indecisive about where exactly I want to go na im cause am. But I don over ready now sef as the prices dey also follow me waste my time

hmmmm....this isnt funny...i pity ppl swiping card now cos i just heard that GtB is now swiping 249....for me now my naira only has small value as naira...abeg what are card rates now,,,,...

yokus:
The envy no be small. E be like say make i cry, withdrawal with charges is even higher. Na wa ooo

Apple19:


Hahhahah :DD mama Ozy...no mind me O, na Alaroro things and being that I was indecisive about where exactly I want to go na im cause am. But I don over ready now sef as the prices dey also follow me waste my time

Alaroro sister like me! Hw market

I flew emirates back with my LO. After buying tkt everything is free... ie hotel, visa, ground transport, feeding. Just make sure u book dubai connect in advance and collect your vouchers at the checkin counter

Apple19:
The Devil is a liar!!! Haba! Justwise, wetin I buy for your hand wey I no pay na! Just couldn't comment for almost a week now.... is nor fia O.

Enhenh, congratulations to all successful visa and POEs, plus all our los dem. May God continue to guide our steps. And to all our newbies, you're welcome on board this flight , pls enjoy while you go through from part 1-3.....

So my update, I've concluded on Houston O. But will stop over in Dallas for a few days before porting. Hope I won't be too late at 37weeks for my doc.

Also, booked Qatar airways on hold, but then I saw this new baggage allowance review with United and my eyes wide . Or does this new rule affects them all?? Qatar will also be having a stop over of over 14hrs on return, and no connection accommodation, na im i pick race O. Though hubby will be with me but then, how will I manage with lo?? but the price cheap sha.

And those that had travelled with Emirate, was there provisions for accommodation or will do that myself?? Cos they also have about 21hrs layover O. All of them tire me sef.

No cheap flights again O, all na btw 350&500k. . This ppl no dey smile at all.

Pls mamas and papas travelling in January, in case you see any deal, abeg holla O. Intend booking any one before the week runs out.
Also for any latest cheap Hosp in Dallas, I no go still mind too. ;DD ...nice day peeps..

What are you going on about?

Thanks @mummy Nef....will just book and call them. Wouldn't want stories that touch the belly as I'll be travelling alone...

@Justwise,...that as a Nairalander and a member of this thread was signed in as guest and to comment I have to sign in like forever but yet still not allowing me to comment cuz am a "Guest". For over a week !!!

Apple19:
Thanks @Bisoye...but they wrote 35wks on their website nah?? Na wah O. Will just shift my gaze from them then. ..

That MEDIF form has to be sent to and approved in Doha via email I think 2 days before your flight, also doctor's certificate has to downloaded from their website and certified by their own approved doctors(I don't know if they accept the signature from Port Health at the airport).
Best bet go their manager at their check in counter at the airport and clarify.
Someone talk about her experience on this thread,I think she had to buy another ticket with another airline that day.
Me still dey hope that Klm will do sales after New year(na February I wan port).

Before somborri asz warris maiden name .....it iz the surname a lady uses before she gets married...some people still keep on using it for personal reasons... *** just passing*

For your Information House.......If PTA is an issue now, one of the best alternative is to use FORM A. Most banks(I use GT) use it to pay directly to the hospital and /or doctor at 199 or 200 per dollar. If you know the doctor very well, you can even over pay him or her and tell the person it was an error and request for your refund when you get there.

That's what am going to use for DW this time around . Though for her, she's using the same doctor and hospital she used the last time so it's an advantage using this method.


If you are a first timer, then this method "MAY" be a little difficult since sometimes you don't know which doctor or hospital you are using. Like (Afrobrown) planned to go to El Paso and ended up in Dallas.....It may take up to 3 weeks to process

Chai! This dollar thing is scaring me. Abeg let's talk about options as even the atm and blackmarket are almost the same thing.

FFFB:
Hello , pls can I get the info on flying Lufthansa from Ph , also how many weeks do they carry ?

Hi FFFB. I used Cheapflights.com to search for all flight combos from PH to my destination, but finally booked through the Lufthansa website when I read about the issues one might have when it comes to adding infant ticket. You will see different flight options and combinations too. But sha, bear in mind that it is more expensive to fly from PH than from Lag, but when you actually calculate well (flight from PH to Lag, excess luggage fees, all the stress), there's no difference, it's better for me.

They carry up to 36weeks, but they will ask for your doctor's letter if you are above 28weeks. Check www.lufthansa.com/en/Pregnancy

All the best...

If u r flying Lufthansa get fit to fly from port health.
They are uninformed about the 36 weeks tingy... So print the page It was quoted, And have data to show them if dey won't wanna see d print out.

I had to go back home becos one oversabi nuisance who isn't even sure of her job said I'm not fit to fly. Even though it was rectified the stress isn't worth it abeg.

I remember the nuisance telling me I shouldn't have indicated how many weeks I am on my fit to fly.
And make copies of ur fit to fly. Aside the counter at d boarding gate I was asked for it. Imagine I don't have an extra copy? And I know it's d nuisance that asked d lady to come and ask me.

To think it was a partner flight tingy....


Cc FFFB AND MERRYMUM

Hello House... Is there any atlanta bound mama looking for accommodation? There's a new mum that has a flat to herself and is lonely so she wants to share. Anyone interested should pls holla.

Ask Dr E for circumcision. Their quote to me was 150... Buh me and hubby wants real naija circumcision and we don't wanna take chances... We don't want corner "preek".

She's the pediatrician u see post delivery. Erm u r discharged they ask for details of Dr(pediatrician) u wanna see post delivery. Oakbend gives u a letter addressed to the Dr.
This letter contain investigations done, child's birth findings etc.

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Lwtmb@ corner preek una no go kill me oh......
Please no change of laws yet oh...ayam a fresh iyawo..dey should wait till my own ball starts rolling....I can't shout for naija delivery staunts...

jacksparow:
For your Information House.......If PTA is an issue now, one of the best alternative is to use FORM A. Most banks(I use GT) use it to pay directly to the hospital and /or doctor at 199 or 200 per dollar. If you know the doctor very well, you can even over pay him or her and tell the person it was an error and request for your refund when you get there.

That's what am going to use for DW this time around . Though for her, she's using the same doctor and hospital she used the last time so it's an advantage using this method.


If you are a first timer, then this method "MAY" be a little difficult since sometimes you don't know which doctor or hospital you are using. Like (Afrobrown) planned to go to El Paso and ended up in Dallas.....It may take up to 3 weeks to process

True Jacksparow
For Elpaso Mamas, they accept pre_paid although some charges is attached if you are asking for a refund.

Congrats to all the new mamas,successful POE and Visa interviews, may God grant favour to everyone.

Yes o, i swiped at 249 2nights ago, it was only my fcmb that managed to do like 236 or so. Its painful

Oakbend mums, as oakbend is new to me- i remember in Gwinnett they give a cert that has LOs name n footprints free, do they do that in Oakbend to, n they give lots of freebies in Gwinnett- enfamil n all.
Is there wifi? Mum 365?
@Firstymummy i wish i could swap o, i miss home ooo...stuck here til feb endn or begnin of march

afrobrown2000:
hmmmm....this isnt funny...i pity ppl swiping card now cos i just heard that GtB is now swiping 249....for me now my naira only has small value as naira...abeg what are card rates now,,,,...

Apple19:
Thanks @Bisoye...but they wrote 35wks on their website nah?? Na wah O. Will just shift my gaze from them then. ..

Please stay away from Qatar Airways oh, I was 35+1day pregnant and they deemed me unfit to fly. It took almost a month for them to refund my money, after deducting taxes and gbogbo tigbo(almost 50k).

yokus:
Yes o, i swiped at 249 2nights ago, it was only my fcmb that managed to do like 236 or so. Its painful

Oakbend mums, as oakbend is new to me- i remember in Gwinnett they give a cert that has LOs name n footprints free, do they do that in Oakbend to, n they give lots of freebies in Gwinnett- enfamil n all.
Is there wifi? Mum 365?
@Firstymummy i wish i could swap o, i miss home ooo...stuck here til feb endn or begnin of march

Yup at oakbend for my daughter they gave me that birth certificate. Haven't used it to do anything though.

There is Wifii, there is a photographer and freebies (I got diapers, wipes, pad, formular, blankets, some baby onesies, cap and socks), breast milk storage containers and some coupons I never used
(Started pumping in the hospital cuz of jaundice - hence the storage bottles)
- the formula they gave me was ready to drink, the already liquified ones in small bottles.

P.s all these things we call freebies are already billed into the cost and is not actually free

Gwinnett is faaaaar more expensive so temper expectations

Pls oo Oakbend mums,what exactly did you pack in your hospital bags?

kiboe:
Pls oo Oakbend mums,what exactly did you pack in your hospital bags?

Underwear, outfit for yourself and baby to wear home

Pajamas if u don't want hospital gown during recovery

Toiletries / toothbrush, toothpaste and soap

yokus:
Same here o.
My gtbnk card declines in walmart, but in able to withdraw $300 at once at the atm,
fcmb card - epic failure, worked only once n was only able to withdraw $140, since then, it didnt work again.
Sterling- able to withdraw $200

Did u inform your bank that you were traveling? That may be the reason for your declined cards

favoredgal:


Underwear, outfit for yourself and baby to wear home

Pajamas if u don't want hospital gown during recovery

Toiletries / toothbrush, toothpaste and soap

Ok thanks!

yokus:
Yes o, i swiped at 249 2nights ago, it was only my fcmb that managed to do like 236 or so. Its painful

Oakbend mums, as oakbend is new to me- i remember in Gwinnett they give a cert that has LOs name n footprints free, do they do that in Oakbend to, n they give lots of freebies in Gwinnett- enfamil n all.
Is there wifi? Mum 365?
@Firstymummy i wish i could swap o, i miss home ooo...stuck here til feb endn or begnin of march

yes dey same at oakbend.
Freebies u just go with ur supplies.
Yes there's wifi... Isn't there wifi almost every where?
There's enfamil... Its part of ur supplies
There's mom365


Kikikikikikikiki I'm so glad I'm home. No swapping allowed

kiboe:
Pls oo Oakbend mums,what exactly did you pack in your hospital bags?

what u will wear home. And what ur baby will wear home. Body cream too
They gave me body wash , toothbrush and toothpaste

The brush was really soft, was glad I took mine.
Take ur bathing sponge too.

I did one transaction yday... Fcmb was approximately 235

Apple19:
The Devil is a liar!!! Haba! Justwise, wetin I buy for your hand wey I no pay na! Just couldn't comment for almost a week now.... is nor fia O.

Enhenh, congratulations to all successful visa and POEs, plus all our los dem. May God continue to guide our steps. And to all our newbies, you're welcome on board this flight , pls enjoy while you go through from part 1-3.....

So my update, I've concluded on Houston O. But will stop over in Dallas for a few days before porting. Hope I won't be too late at 37weeks for my doc.

Also, booked Qatar airways on hold, but then I saw this new baggage allowance review with United and my eyes wide . Or does this new rule affects them all?? Qatar will also be having a stop over of over 14hrs on return, and no connection accommodation, na im i pick race O. Though hubby will be with me but then, how will I manage with lo?? but the price cheap sha.

And those that had travelled with Emirate, was there provisions for accommodation or will do that myself?? Cos they also have about 21hrs layover O. All of them tire me sef.

No cheap flights again O, all na btw 350&500k. . This ppl no dey smile at all.

Pls mamas and papas travelling in January, in case you see any deal, abeg holla O. Intend booking any one before the week runs out.
Also for any latest cheap Hosp in Dallas, I no go still mind too. ;DD ...nice day peeps..

For emirates you have to choose the best available flight to be eligible for dubai connect, any flight with transit time longer than 8hrs they provide accommodation. if there is an available flight with a shorter transit time (less than 8hrs) and you dont select it, but rather go for one with a longer transit time, then they might not give u accommodation.

firsttymum:
yes dey same at oakbend.
Freebies u just go with ur supplies.
Yes there's wifi... Isn't there wifi almost every where?
There's enfamil... Its part of ur supplies
There's mom365


Kikikikikikikiki I'm so glad I'm home. No swapping allowed

Firsttymum!!!!welcome back home. Hop ure enjoying home made omugwo at least vigilantee don dey reduce. Kikikikikikikikikiki in ur voice. Hugs to my prince.