ccurrie:
Please can people reply me on this thread? Since I was directed here a few wks ago, I have gathered all d info on change of intent, POEs to avoid, good doctors and all... I did not ask any unnecessary questions and I did the research myself. Now I need to leave soon and so far in all my reading havent really found hospitals cheaper than oakbend. If you know one could you just drop the name (not cost or quote or number) so I can google d rest and contact them? we know how the thread is I have looked through alot of the convo...all the parts, but hospital names come up very randomly and I can't just know if ts cheaper or not. So if you know, please help. thank u and God bless you.

Hi. Have you checked el paso? Think their packages may be cheaper

shawlar:


Yeeaahh... The fuse is usually the only thing that spoils in those step downs - they are pretty rugged
I guess changing it was far easier than u going to unload your unchill on them....

kikikikikikikikiki yes o... Thanks alot..

Apple19:
√PTA, =Not selling

√BTA, = Not available

√MONEY GRAM, = #190k/quater (+14k charges)

√WESTERN UNION = Don't understand how it works

√ABOKI = #280/1$

√Cash= Needed for POE's sake!!!!

Pls help my ministry O before I go insane bikoooooo

Your best bet is moneygram, as things are now the landing cost is 210-212 which is the best deal available, if you can get multiple people to send so you can send all your money down that will be the cheapest

Black market is 265 today which is cheaper than the banks so coming to swipe your card is the most expensive of all

Good luck

[quote author=mymy2015 post=41642314]Ordered on amazon last night. Order confirmed at exchnage rate of abt 208 naira to dollars using gtb naira master card. Problem now is bank balance remains the same. Will keep u posted.

Don't be deceived o! Amazon writes 208 but GTB will charge you at 281 naira to o a dollar. Confirm when u get ur bank alert. Same happened to me!

Dp

favoredgal:


Your best bet is moneygram, as things are now the landing cost is 210-212 which is the best deal available, if you can get multiple people to send so you can send all your money down that will be the cheapest

Black market is 265 today which is cheaper than the banks so coming to swipe your card is the most expensive of all

Good luck

Thanks for your response sis. So this means I'll transfer the money to my host. But how do I get cash to at least help at the POE? So it won't look like I don't have money to pay?? My POE is DFW..

favoredgal:


Tire no be lazy o! baby is just gaining fat comfortably

All in good time, God will perfect all that concerns you. Tkia

ayanuke:



All in good time, God will perfect all that concerns you. Tkia

Amen. Thank you so much

Apple19:


Thanks for your response sis. So this means I'll transfer the money to my host. But how do I get cash to at least help at the POE? So it won't look like I don't have money to pay?? My POE is DFW..

Well you can print your acc statement before u start the transfers and show them at Poe with your cards that you intend to swap your cards as you couldn't get dollars to buy officially

If you read my post well, you would realise that's exactly what I said...I don't need you to list the peculiarities. I will find out the slight differences myself during further research. ts just to narrow it down to contacting some of the cheapest ones. again, thanks for your help -or comment.

bigfido:


There are cheaper ones but each of the hospitals has peculiar issues that has been discussed in the previous threads. I can tell you Houston Northwest is cheaper but when you get slammed with a paediatrician bill that is ridiculous, have I done you any good? As it is as well, I can't list the peculiarities of each hospital to you. Your research therefore goes beyond name of hospitals. When you strive to thoroughly "glance through" you will find more useful information. That's my two cents. Happy hunting

will do so now. thanks...God bless you.

mrsbw:


Hi. Have you checked el paso? Think their packages may be cheaper

thanks a million. I'm grateful.

Omodaraju:


Hi ccurrie, Check out HNMC - Houston Northwest Medical Center or WHMC - West Houston Medical Center. Bear in mind though, that it is the combination of Obgyn, Hospital, Lab, Nursery, Paed, Epidural fees etc. that determines whether the entire package is cheaper or not. But i hope this info can help with a shorter research period. You will have to do a bit of calling to get a combo that is fair for you.

All the best

thanks a lot. God bless you. lol @ getting bombarded.

firsttymum:
try bentaub...
I know it's cheaper..
But u don't av a specific Dr.. It's kinda like a teaching Hospital.
the ward isn't a room to urself. It's divided...

(But u can Remove the epidural fee from the hospital u av seen so far and it'll b cheaper)

Before my pm is bombarded By people
That's all d information I have...
I don't have any other extra information about it pls.

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Neks ure not alone ooo as I'm with my toddler too a 25months old really it's not easy buh I'm enjoying her ride because it's helping for preparation of LO just flow with them is the secret. The lord is ur strength as soon as u settle u will b Fyn nd wnt regret u came with her.

akelvin:


Thanks dear.Baby didn't go to NICU was wit me thru out,dats what we tried reconciling wit those people they kept insisting is cos is cs n she was big so screened her for neonatal diabetes n I did hearing test.infact this amount was after d discount.Had to pay before d deadline given after going back n forth no further reduction so don't know if they'v increased their rate waiting to compare wit other mums using them.

Akelvin, i also had the same encounter, after applyong discount had to pay $474 Cos We werethere for 3 days cos of CS Plus hearing test. And das given deadline to pay or loose d discount. After much going back and Forth, had to pay.
My observation is Just that they are more efficient than d Anaesthesia And Brown & Associates people in preparing bills, revieving payment and issuing zero bal & revisor.

Wen i waited endlessly for d Anaeathesia to come collect Dir Money b4 discharge and didnt show up, had to stop by at their Office at Fountainview on Westheimer Road to make payment today on our way from passport Office.

@Vcole
Please dearest, One more thing,I actually got a bathroom scale to check what my luggage weighs, asides of luggage baby's entitled too. Mine are; hand luggage- 8kg, 1st box- 23.9kg and,2nd box- 30.8kg, also have a large hand bag. Do you have any idea what I would be looking at regards payment for excess luggage? Or am I better off getting an extra box so i might as well pay for excess, if it amount to the same charges for a little extra, or an entirely added luggage. Hoping this isn't Jamb question. :-/. Thanks a bunsh!

Hello to all new mamas as well as mamas to be!!!

I have been following this thread for a while now. I am Houston bound by 3rd week in January. Baby is due end of Febuary.

I am using WHMC with Dr La. Anyone else due in Feb and using WHMC?

POE is Atlanta, flying with Delta Airline.

Thanks vcole.
Cos I read a few pages back about Air France's policy of insisting pregnant passengers must get fit to fly from Port Health. So if the one from my hospital is not recognised, don't wanna waste my money paying a lot for it. Will just head to the airport early enough...
Please has anyone flown Air france lately? Any helpful info?

Thanks @favouredgal for your help, may the Lord bless your knowledge.

@All, was at Lufthansa office yesterday and asked repeated questions about their pregnancy policy. The lady (feeling and looking tired sef) said their policy is to fly pregnant women even till their 36th week. So asked why preggy mamas are being embarrassed (@firsttymum), she siad it depends on thier "instinct". That if they suspect the Mama might be untruthful about their week(as in bigger Tommy) or might be carrying multiple and declared single and they suspect, then they'll send the person back or ask to see their own doctors report (Julius begger Hosp or so). Also, if the individual is looking sick or swollen feet even before boarding, they won't want to take chance.

So I think they use their "instinct" rather than policy. So she said in case am not convinced, I can go with my Doctor's report, still fill their own medical form and print also get fit to fly from port health. If they ask for any, I can always have them handy. Also adviced I have photocopy of all.

I paid ,$1543.96 (#308,789) or so at the rate of #200/$1 I think. return ticket to dallas. I feel this info might help someone. ......goodmorning and have a waddling-filled day

Hi. You are on the right track getting the bathroom scale. I did the same myself. Your hand luggage is fine. They may not even weigh that as long as it doesn't look too "loaded" lol!
They would most likely waive the 0.9kg excess, but the 30.8 won't be waived. The policy is $100 for overweight bags >23 kg and < or = 32kg. this is for your regular checked in allowance.
Extra luggage (23kg limit) costs $200. An extra bag is basically an additional checked in bag. I think you are allowed to check in a maximum of 7 extra bags at $200 each.
Now, if that extra bag is overweight (>23kg and < or = 32kg) you would be charged an additional $100. Making an extra overweight bag charge of $300.
I hope my explanation is detailed enough. LOL!
I travelled on BA DFW-LOS with my sis inlaw and my mom. we had 15 checked in boxes between us so I dissected their baggage policy well.

oyin3:
@Vcole
Please dearest, One more thing,I actually got a bathroom scale to check what my luggage weighs, asides of luggage baby's entitled too. Mine are; hand luggage- 8kg, 1st box- 23.9kg and,2nd box- 30.8kg, also have a large hand bag. Do you have any idea what I would be looking at regards payment for excess luggage? Or am I better off getting an extra box so i might as well pay for excess, if it amount to the same charges for a little extra, or an entirely added luggage. Hoping this isn't Jamb question. :-/. Thanks a bunsh!

you are welcome. I may be able to help though. PM me.

IjayMama:
Thanks vcole.
Cos I read a few pages back about Air France's policy of insisting pregnant passengers must get fit to fly from Port Health. So if the one from my hospital is not recognised, don't wanna waste my money paying a lot for it. Will just head to the airport early enough...
Please has anyone flown Air france lately? Any helpful info?

Hey, I know hormones and stress may be kicking in but I think you should chill out though seeing as you don't wanna ward off other helpful folks. Your comments on Bigfido's posts are coming off as "rude-ish"
My 2 cents though. No offence.

ccurrie:
If you read my post well, you would realise that's exactly what I said...I don't need you to list the peculiarities. I will find out the slight differences myself during further research. ts just to narrow it down to contacting some of the cheapest ones. again, thanks for your help -or comment.

vcole:
Hey, I know hormones and stress may be kicking in but I think you should chill out though seeing as you don't wanna ward off other helpful folks. Your comments on Bigfido's posts are coming off as "rude-ish"
My 2 cents though. No offence.

You are right.when I saw her response I just walked away. no hard feelings

Hello House. I have one or two question to ask please. We (my husband and i) have scheduled for a visa interview with US Embassy in Abuja. Wish to use this medium to kindly request/have an idea on what a budget sheet looks like in order to prepare fully for the interview. You can send it via my e-mail nkemodi@gmail.com . Thanks.

kemodi:
Hello House. I have one or two question to ask please. We (my husband and i) have scheduled for a visa interview with US Embassy in Abuja. Wish to use this medium to kindly request/have an idea on what a budget sheet looks like in order to prepare fully for the interview. You can send it via my e-mail nkemodi@gmail.com . Thanks.

Hello ma, I will send you one via your mail now, when is your interview date ma?

kemodi:
Hello House. I have one or two question to ask please. We (my husband and i) have scheduled for a visa interview with US Embassy in Abuja. Wish to use this medium to kindly request/have an idea on what a budget sheet looks like in order to prepare fully for the interview. You can send it via my e-mail nkemodi@gmail.com . Thanks.

hello attached is an example of a budget sheet modify as needed.

Good morning everyone and happy new year.
Please I like to confirm if I can go for visa interview with a scanned and printed document?
I have an intro letter from my organisation scanned to me from head office and I printed. Please is this acceptable?

hello house am kinda new here I would really appreciate some information.... pls has anyone used St. Mary's General Hospital Passaic New jersey recently.... I would really like to know the cost of self pay package for both normal delivery and CS at St. Mary's General Hospital Passaic New jersey....Tnxs and waiting...

anizi:


Theres a way Amazon does it, they can bill you direct in Naira, which is way better than bank exchange rate, or they bill you in Usd and the bank changes with ther own rate. Open an account with Amazon and choose Naira as ur currency or when you enter your card detail

Good, thanks for the info

mymy2015:


My acct balance still hasnt changed even after the purchase (both book and available balance) so will know for sure wht their exvhange rate is oh! Cos urs shd be like 270!

kia nawa, thanks for the head up.

nefertitiram:


Nope, sorry to burst ur bubble.

Infact UBA declined my transactions because of the Amazon rates. You will still be charged at bank rate if the transaction is approved.

Haba! Mshwwww

firsttymum:
try bentaub...
I know it's cheaper..
But u don't av a specific Dr.. It's kinda like a teaching Hospital.
the ward isn't a room to urself. It's divided...

(But u can Remove the epidural fee from the hospital u av seen so far and it'll b cheaper)

Before my pm is bombarded By people
That's all d information I have...
I don't have any other extra information about it pls.

Not sure bentaub bills are straight forward. My good friend had a terrible experience with them late 2013.
Do make sure you confirm their rates and agree with them first. To avoid stories that touch.