I will be in El paso mid april to May end. Have you gotten a doctor?

niche70 post=43714861]It seems there are no el -paso mums leaving in May in the house?[/quote]

ZillyO:


Where do you want to start comparing JFK and Houston, Philli, etc. Even if you are taken to secondary inspection in JFK no one keeps you there for three to eight hours like we see in Houston. How many people have been sent back from JFK naaa. We are suggesting easy poes so this argument shouldn't arise

You said it's one minute and stress free. Was responding to what you said

Shrekandfiona you said what exactly was on my mind, reading phobia I really don't understand why people interested in investing millions of their hard earned money into this birthing project will not be interested in reading and researching further I just tire.
Feddy27 you hit the nail on the head too let people research and find new doctors instead of recycling and giving too much attention to the old doctors and they end up doing price review abi wetin dem dey call am

chloe7:
Shrekandfiona you said what exactly was on my mind, reading phobia I really don't understand why people interested in investing millions of their hard earned money into this birthing project will not be interested in reading and researching further I just tire.
Feddy27 you hit the nail on the head too let people research and find new doctors instead of recycling and giving too much attention to the old doctors and they end up doing price review abi wetin dem dey call am

As much as i hate the saying that to hide information from a black man all one needs is to put it in a book... im pretty sure we all know its true. Evryone wants d shortest course.

D only problem is... human beings r inately selfish. U want fast answer without stress... when sometimes what u want is directly in ur face. Like d lady who was asking a question dat d answer was clearly written in d posters quote.

Please lets all b civil and not incure d wrath of people who post information that is genuine, new and informative by asking repeat questions.

Am going to Houston, just wanted to know which is accepted there so I can make d appropriate arrangements. Thanks

Enizo:


in what state do u intend to have ur baby

Going to Houston by 2nd wk in april, am using United flight but first connecting flight will be from abuja by Luftansa. So its abuja to Frankfurt by Luftansa, Frankfurt to
Newark (new jersey as my poe), then Newark to Houston all by United. Return houston directly to lagos. Flight ticket cost 315,578.


quote author=blue355 post=43709255]Hi May/June Mamas,
Anyone travelling to houston by end of April?....which flights are you using? any reasonably priced flights?[/quote]

Shoutout to MamaTobenna for hosting us yesterday being Ada's bday.Saw d beautiful Faree28 who was an la mum too.Can't believe is almost a year I became a mum,birthday things loading.Oya,Misen parcel ur yummy cake and small chops that u spoilt us silly with in abuja.Chika Okpala dat ur Oha soup also made sense die ooooo,I won't mind it in lag. Cc @ modath and nef,is not only Chicago mums that keep in touch,la mums rock too.kikikikikikikiki(in firstymum's voice).

Please who has flown Iberia or Turkish airlines before? Are they safe? Covers face. I am seriously tempted to swing that way cos these Delta, BA and co are calling prices that can buy an entire village.

happytbaby:
Please who has flown Iberia or Turkish airlines before? Are they safe? Covers face. I am seriously tempted to swing that way cos these Delta, BA and co are calling prices that can buy an entire village.

Have flown both. Both have limited leg room. Iberia especially. TA can like to miss the connecting flight and delay u.
So if u are like me that can like to like cheap things , u can just prepare your mind and claim 'the trip was an adventure and the plane was cosy'

Ha Lady G, thank you o.

I am like you when it comes to cost cutting, however I have learnt the lesson the hard way not to cut costs on some things.....with belle, old woman that has leg issues and active toddler...that leg room is important o. Also, missing connecting flight won't be funny o....we better start gathering millions for the tickets.

LadyGuinivere:

Have flown both. Both have limited leg room. Iberia especially. TA can like to miss the connecting flight and delay u.
So if u are like me that can like to like cheap things , u can just prepare your mind and claim 'the trip was an adventure and the plane was cosy'

Natsuki:


Please do you have the contact??

Uber and lyft are both applications you download from your phone's App Store

after downloading it follow the on screen prompts for usage or check google / YouTube for steps

LadyGuinivere please I need your reviews on Iberia as I will be going to London with them, never flown them before this will be the first time flying them as BA no gree me wetin I for do and I didn't want to follow Turkish Airlines.

chloe7:
LadyGuinivere please I need your reviews on Iberia as I will be going to London with them, never flown them before this will be the first time flying them as BA no gree me wetin I for do and I didn't want to follow Turkish Airlines.

Na UK I follow them return. E be like arik in my eye and I don't think there ws an in flight entertainment which is most important to me. Unless they have larger planes for the US route...

LadyGuinivere:

Na UK I follow them return. E be like arik in my eye and I don't think there ws an in flight entertainment which is most important to me. Unless they have larger planes for the US route...

na wa o, I don enter this one sha, when I return I shall give my own reviews too I have read the Internet too and their rating was a 3 star which isn't so bad the main thing is safety, i'm going to London with them too, I couldn't do BA as I was getting quotes of over 500k just to London there

Hi. Please I sent you a PM. Will like to get some info if you don't mind. Thank you.

damidamsel:


I am using Crozer-Chester Medical Center, a sub of Crozer-Keystone Health System but my Obstetrician is in Delaware. Had my first appointment already, awesome doctor awesome staff.

For those who can recall, I have a very detailed transcript of wifey'so interview before I took it off for personal reasons. I am however undecided about the POE trnscripts because of what transpired there. However, I will state some facts:
1. As soon as we gave our passports, my wife was asked why she is here. She said child birth. The next next question was where? She said El-paso. The CBP changed countenance and said "the fact you are going to El Paso is not a good sign at all".

2. Doctores Para Ti is not in their good books (at least in IAH),

3. If you must use Doctores Para Ti try to pay ahead and take proof of payment from your bank as well as from Doctores Para Ti or stand the risk of being sent back to Naija.

4. If you must use El paso, pay for your accommodation ahead. Let the cash on you be for miscellaneous expenses. Carry enough cash irrespective of payments already made. This will show solvency.

5. I discovered Houston POE has nothing against birthing in the USA just make sure you are intact and give honest answers.

6. If you have given birth in the states before, always carry your receipts whether vacationing or not.

7. As we were advised by the CBP, do not use hospitals or doctors that people have been using. Do some research, America is a very big place with many hospitals and doctors. Use the power of Google one of the greatest inventions of our age. This is what people like ladyguinivere and feddy27 have been advising.

8. The Houston POE follow this thread and nairaland.

9. Just like many feared, they no longer regard those e-mails to the consulate. So better you get your plans straightened out. I understand with the dollar palaver, many plans may change. However, try to stick to your plans as much as possible. Be genuine. I am sorry to say but a lot of Nigerians have abused the privileges given in the past and as such future intending mothers pay then price.

10. Be prepared, prayerful and never argue with the CBP. You can make your point whenever given the chance.


I will write more as I remember. Later on, I will respond to the questions earlier addressed to me.

Thank you!

Good morning all. We praise God for a smooth entry. He is indeed awesome & He answers prayers. DW & I arrived Houston through JFK yesterday. POE at JFK was a breeezeee. Passport control was crowded. We did an initial self-service at the Global Entry Kiosk before joining the line. A Queue Marshall expedited us when she noticed DW was pregnant & directed us to a CBP. CBP asked purpose of trip & we said childbirth. Took our fingerprints & stamped us in. I asked would that be all & he said yes. He didnt ask for a single document. We went to agric & nothing was seized. Bags were scanned and off we went to connect our flight to Houston. Didnt spend up to 5 minutes in all. We thank God for a wonderful testimony. His name be praised. I wish our dear mums & dads-to-be testimonies of successful visa interviews, POE stories & safe delivery. Thanks to everyone who has contributed on this Forum. We shall always have reasons to celebrate in our homes in Jesus name. Amen

4evergrateful:
Congrats KDK. .....Please which hospital accepts the Form A in El paso?


I am in El paso with wifey. Staying at extended stay. To the glory of God , He sent a helper that assisted us in paying using form A via Skye bank.To the glory of God again, $8000 was given as PTA from stanbic for me and wifey on 10th. POE was IAH and as usual, God sent us a helper in the person if the CBP officer that interviewed us. May God bless that CBP officer abundantly, she was an angel indeed. So far we are settling down.

.good day.nice to hear you are in el paso.what is the rate in extended stay and which hospital are you using.also what do you fill as your contact person when filling your ds 160.THANKS

sylolo:
Hello Oakbend Mamas past and present,
Please we urgently need information on NICU billing with Oakbend. We need tips on how to go about the negotiation since we are Self-Pay patients before these guys rip us off. Hospital fees have been paid already. LO came earlier than we expect, so she was sent to NICU. I will post the full gist here later. Please anyone with useful information should respond asap to sylolo12@yahoo.com. Many thanks.

cc: firsttymum
sayoberry
Lady G
Nefertitiram

I didn't deliver in oakbend

chloe7:
na wa o, I don enter this one sha, when I return I shall give my own reviews too I have read the Internet too and their rating was a 3 star which isn't so bad the main thing is safety, i'm going to London with them too, I couldn't do BA as I was getting quotes of over 500k just to London there

Av flown them to London. Arik is better than them sef

Hello...who has flown LOS - NYC with Arik recently? The online reviews are not encouraging but with the air fares, am starting to consider them oooo!!!
Pls helep me ooo with your reviews

sylolo:
Hello Oakbend Mamas past and present,
Please we urgently need information on NICU billing with Oakbend. We need tips on how to go about the negotiation since we are Self-Pay patients before these guys rip us off. Hospital fees have been paid already. LO came earlier than we expect, so she was sent to NICU. I will post the full gist here later. Please anyone with useful information should respond asap to sylolo12@yahoo.com. Many thanks.

Lay the facts bare so we can advice. How early did LO come? How long was spent at NICU. How much was the total bill and how much discount has been given

Unfortunately From recent cases seems like Nics has become obstinate with further discount

With my first child I pushed and pushed till they gave me something good for extra day cuz of jaundice

These days I see them standing their ground after the first discount has Been given. You can involve your dr though and see if it helps

All the best

KDK:
For those who can recall, I have a very detailed transcript of wifey'so interview before I took it off for personal reasons. I am however undecided about the POE trnscripts because of what transpired there. However, I will state some facts:
1. As soon as we gave our passports, my wife was asked why she is here. She said child birth. The next next question was where? She said El-paso. The CBP changed countenance and said "the fact you are going to El Paso is not a good sign at all".

2. Doctores Para Ti is not in their good books (at least in IAH),

3. If you must use Doctores Para Ti try to pay ahead and take proof of payment from your bank as well as from Doctores Para Ti or stand the risk of being sent back to Naija.

4. If you must use El paso, pay for your accommodation ahead. Let the cash on you be for miscellaneous expenses. Carry enough cash irrespective of payments already made. This will show solvency.

5. I discovered Houston POE has nothing against birthing in the USA just make sure you are intact and give honest answers.

6. If you have given birth in the states before, always carry your receipts whether vacationing or not.

7. As we were advised by the CBP, do not use hospitals or doctors that people have been using. Do some research, America is a very big place with many hospitals and doctors. Use the power of Google one of the greatest inventions of our age. This is what people like ladyguinivere and feddy27 have been advising.

8. The Houston POE follow this thread and nairaland.

9. Just like many feared, they no longer regard those e-mails to the consulate. So better you get your plans straightened out. I understand with the dollar palaver, many plans may change. However, try to stick to your plans as much as possible. Be genuine. I am sorry to say but a lot of Nigerians have abused the privileges given in the past and as such future intending mothers pay then price.

10. Be prepared, prayerful and never argue with the CBP. You can make your point whenever given the chance.


I will write more as I remember. Later on, I will respond to the questions earlier addressed to me.

Thank you!

This!

Thank you! !!

Some of this hospitals and destinations (I've read of some of these investigations prompted by asians who use them) get investigated in relation to birth tourism, so the chances of being delayed are higher when you use their information at some POE.

There was a link posted by Justwise, very detailed showing different states and the health care charges. All one needs to do is factor in accommodation, transport and other expenses and choose.

Many of us go on this journey without knowing anyone there so there's no real need to insist on using the commonly used places, there are cheaper places that have not been discovered. If you must use a frequently used state, dig deep like some people have done. Be a forerunner for others too.

If you can afford more then don't go for the cheapest options, just use a decent package that is affordable to you.

Please who can kindly direct me to the link where to check the duration of stay upon entry into the US. Length of stay wasnt indicated by the CBP. Thanks

nefertitiram:


Av flown them to London. Arik is better than them sef

oluwa o make I try am come back

OMary83:
Shoutout to MamaTobenna for hosting us yesterday being Ada's bday.Saw d beautiful Faree28 who was an la mum too.Can't believe is almost a year I became a mum,birthday things loading.Oya,Misen parcel ur yummy cake and small chops that u spoilt us silly with in abuja.Chika Okpala dat ur Oha soup also made sense die ooooo,I won't mind it in lag. Cc @ modath and nef,is not only Chicago mums that keep in touch,la mums rock too.kikikikikikikiki(in firstymum's voice).

We are porting to Hawaii

@Favoredgal, Baby came at 33 weeks still currently in NICU. We have not been given any bill yet, just thinking ahead of time.

ZillyO:


Wow...KDK!!!!...awesome God....it shall end in praise jare. I had similar gist, PTA for me n hubby, smooth POE, extra ordinary host, got a cheaper hospital & got refunded by the other....thank you Jesus, may same Grace & favour rest on other families on their way! We serve a living God

Thank God for you o o.

ujan:
.good day.nice to hear you are in el paso.what is the rate in extended stay and which hospital are you using.also what do you fill as your contact person when filling your ds 160.THANKS

#sighhhhhhh #shakes head and strolls away.
But wai... Shey extended stay is the one witg a link to its website on the kain doctoresparati pge?