Hello house, been a while I checked in,its been hectic handling a new born plus my 2 older kids in that obama country. Well to God be the glory,3rd missionary journey over and back to buhari country.
Had my LO on the 26th of Oct at JPS dallas fort worth. Was induced at 38weeks,everything went well was in labour for 3hrs plus. We came back to naija last saturday via emirates,did Visa on arrival. Thanking the house for the wealth of knowledge shared here,am about to hang my booth after 3 obama children but still hoping for one trump pikin if hubby go gree oooo. Wishing all the expecting mama's and papa's sweet and smooth delivery. God bless you all and merry Xmas in advance.

Good morning lovely family. I have been following this thread since I found out I was pregnant. Followed every step of getting b2 visa applied wit hubby. My mum applied before us and was favoured. She got her visa is November . we went for our interview today and we were given the yellow paper. We were denied. Dh and I.
Vo: good morning with a smile
DH n I : good morning.
Vo: Passports please
Vo: why are you going to texas
Me: for child birth
Dh: tries to bring out documents that were properly organised .
Vo: no I dont need to see dem
Vo: how much is ur estimate ?
Me:18 k dollars
Vo: How much is d the delivery?
Me :7k dollars
Vo: y have u been to dubai so many times. R u into any other biz?
Me: no. I visited with my kids.
Vo: how many kids and their ages?
Me:2, 3 and 4 years old.
Vo: what do you do ?
DH: I am .....
Before he could finish, she brought out d yellow sheet. I am sorry you are not eligible.
All these didn't take more dan 5 mins. No reasonable question, dr's correspondence. Statement of accounts etc.. We were jus shocked. Want to reapply next month... Is it late?? I didn't see anyone dat was granted. Wt could be the issue?

In my humble opinion, everything is okay. I recommend doing the following:

1. Apply alone and since your mum has a visa, no need to mention that you are going with someone (if you say your mum, it could raise a red flag and your ma's visa could be cancelled).If they ask what of hubby? Say he will apply later to be with you during your labour week.

2, I sincerely hope this trend isn't a new policy as per childbirth. Your budget was okay. I feel the delivery ought to have been 10,000 dollars though (for the sake of the interview)

3. Depending on your EDD, Reapply immediately or later.

4. Was this in abuja or lagos?

All the best!

Sophiamax16:
Good morning lovely family. I have been following this thread since I found out I was pregnant. Followed every step of getting b2 visa applied wit hubby. My mum applied before us and was favoured. She got her visa is November . we went for our interview today and we were given the yellow paper. We were denied. Dh and I.
Vo: good morning with a smile
DH n I : good morning.
Vo: Passports please
Vo: why are you going to texas
Me: for child birth
Dh: tries to bring out documents that were properly organised .
Vo: no I dont need to see dem
Vo: how much is ur estimate ?
Me:18 k dollars
Vo: How much is d the delivery?
Me :7k dollars
Vo: y have u been to dubai so many times. R u into any other biz?
Me: no. I visited with my kids.
Vo: how many kids and their ages?
Me:2, 3 and 4 years old.
Vo: what do you do ?
DH: I am .....
Before he could finish, she brought out d yellow sheet. I am sorry you are not eligible.
All these didn't take more dan 5 mins. No reasonable question, dr's correspondence. Statement of accounts etc.. We were jus shocked. Want to reapply next month... Is it late?? I didn't see anyone dat was granted. Wt could be the issue?

It was in abuja. I told my hubby 10k too cos of all I read he sed the correspondence shows 7k . That if dey check it might not be good. I sha don't think that was the issue. She must have made up her mind. Didn't ask where we work? Thought traveling was a good thing as per asking me why I have traveled several times to dubai? Smh . Dis is the reason hubby always says let's go to dubai cos of this denial of visa . by God's grace I should get soon.. EDD first week of april. Hnmmm. Na wa . The expenses. Flight tickets now. Local flights... God would do it. Thank you so much. KaptainAfrika.

KaptainAfrika:
In my humble opinion, everything is okay. I recommend doing the following:

1. Apply alone and since your mum has a visa, no need to mention that you are going with someone (if you say your mum, it could raise a red flag and your ma's visa could be cancelled).If they ask what of hubby? Say he will apply later to be with you during your labour week.

2, I sincerely hope this trend isn't a new policy as per childbirth. Your budget was okay. I feel the delivery ought to have been 10,000 dollars though (for the sake of the interview)

3. Depending on your EDD, Reapply immediately or later.

4. Was this in abuja or lagos?

All the best!

Bros you just de jot scores. And its like you are right. Its like they are doing strong head on top childbirth visa nowadays. Chai! Please we need more good news of Visa approvals.

In other news, due to an urgent need, I was compelled to buy Nigerian pampers, against my will, it was the only thing in the store. I had just finished the us pampers I bought when I traveled recently and my regular Bleer diapers was not available.

I must confess it's totally unbelievably awesome!!!! And cheap too. Economy pack of 32 was 1700.

I'm a full convert!

KaptainAfrika:
In my humble opinion, everything is okay. I recommend doing the following:

1. Apply alone and since your mum has a visa, no need to mention that you are going with someone (if you say your mum, it could raise a red flag and your ma's visa could be cancelled)
.If they ask what of hubby? Say he will apply later to be with you during your labour week.
2, I sincerely hope this trend isn't a new policy as per childbirth. Your budget was okay. I feel the delivery ought to have been 10,000 dollars though (for the sake of the interview)

3. Depending on your EDD, Reapply immediately or later.

4. Was this in abuja or lagos?

All the best!

This is wrong and will not help her visa application, please don't encourage anybody to lie in visa application.

People have traveled before with their mum for child birth so there is no need withholding that info if asked.

help o. please i need a reply cos i'm considering them as well.

slizylindy:
Please i have a question, might sound stupid but pls pardon me in advance.

How come i'm no longer seeing people using Doctoresparati in Elpaso. I noticed from part 2 people were really patronizing the hospital but in part 5, its quite different...

pls note i wasn't able to go through the whole 5 parts, it's really really long and i discovered it late.

My apologies.

justwise:


This is wrong and will not help her visa application, please don't encourage anybody to lie in visa application.

People have traveled before with their mum for child birth so there is no need withholding that info if asked.

I learnt this season has been tough in abuja. Pls where should I reapply?

@TOKNOW:
Congrats on the easy way through.
Can I know the hospital and your doctor. I wouldn't mind if you can as well send me a mail on eriifemienny@gmail.com. Thanks and hope you've got it all finally through.

TOKNOW:
O yes,its time for me to share my experience.
I could not get PTA from Abuja Travelex on 31st OCT. due to non availabilty, they said they might begin to sell by the next week, that is this week. I had to buy from black market at 467, so I decided to buy 3000 dollars. I flew BA the next day 1st Nov. It was a lovely flight, stopped briefly at Heathrow London, 6 hrs journey, then boarded for the second leg to JFK 7hrs, also lovely,both legs had full flight.

After using the self help kiosk at JFK, was directed to CBP1

CBP1 : Why are you here?
me: To have my baby
CBP1: Where do you work and what do you do for them?
me: Bla bla bla

She took me to another room, immediately I sat down,I was called cos I was the only one in that room,that was around 9pm.

CBP2: Why are you here?
me : To have my baby
CBP2: Where do you work?
Me: bla bla bla
CBP2: Let me see your payment receipts
Me: My hospital and doctor are not accepting payment until arrival
I have their correspondences
CBP2: Let me have them( I handed them over to him)
CPB2: Anybody can write this
Me: No, as you can see,its gmail generated
CPB2: How much do you have and how much will it cost you to have your baby here
Me: About 3k plus cash and about 17k in cards.Its going to cost me about 7500 dollars
CPB2: If you spend extra day in hospital,how would you pay
Me:I can pay,I have money in my cards and I sent money gram and Western Union which I will also pick up. I have my bank statements.
CBP2: Let me have them( I handed it over to him, he went through them)
CBP2: Who is sy..... in your Doc. correspondence
Me : She is the Doc. secretary or so, you can call them
CBP2 : I will call them ( He asked me to sit down and he made a call)
CBP2: He called me over again and said, but its b/c of citizenship you came
Me: Not really, this is going to be my third CS and psychologically my family and I felt it would be better I do it where there is better healthcare due to our past experiences and that of our colleague and family friend
CBP2: OK, thank God you have these correspondences, if not you would have been on your way back to Nigeria, anyway they would not have given you Visa at the Embassy without these correspondences
Me: I know what is required and I was prepared ( Thanks to Nairaland)
CBP2: Thats good, others should also come prepared
He asked me to go and sit down while he stamped my passport until April,and gave it to me and wished me well on my pregnancy, I said thank you.

NB: I was never scared or felt that I would be sent back b/c I felt that I have not committed any crime nor whatsoever could cause my deportation, but I prayed.

I came out and took my bags, 1 was missing, I was not sent to Agric upon all I declared,although my palm oil was seized at Abuja. I went to British Airways office and reported,we were about 10 having the same issue. They compensated each with 43 dollars worth credit card and promised to send the bags to our final destination. They had actually helped me reduce my stress.

1 went to the air train and finally called my hotel shuttle,slept over in New York, then proceeded to Houston the next morning with Southwest airline, flight of about 4hrs. Thank God for His mercies.

Thank you great people.

Na wao this America no be where person suppose go too early for missionary journey oh. Na so so calender I dey look I don tire. No easy transportation like UK to go around. Chai boredom oh.

Chai!!! I am now active by force. Should my aunt write to the embassy. I am jus confused with nothing to hold to reapply.....

Rhonkee:


Congrats on your visa issuance. Please I have an interview for early January, if you don't mind me asking was your account balance over 6M or less? Just tryna figure out their expectation with this dollar rates.
Will await your response.
Tnx

No, the account balance was 3M, but the inflow and out flow was over 40M so the VO did not check the balance. He only checked the first page of the account statement where you have the total credit and debit.

Hope this helps

bbaby84:

Congratulations to all the new moms and expectant moms. .. haven't been here in a while... @firstymom how far? @Nerf what's up?

Meanwhile, has anyone renewed their child's/ children's US passport in Lagos. ( I intend to take receipts with me just in case). Please tell me about your experience.

I have actually made a correction on my sons passport at the US embassy in Lagos... that was like 3months ago. Its not a big deal. You'll have to make an appointment at the American Citizens section of their site. Print the appointment page and download & fill the required form. Stroll up to the gate at your scheduled time (dont go and queue up with visa people ooo ) and you'll be ushered in and attended to. I doubt if they'll request for the receipts although I remember them asking one parent for progressive pictures of his daughter - maybe she looked totally different from the pic in her passport and the consular officer wanted to make sure she was d same person.

Sophiamax16:
I learnt this season has been tough in abuja. Pls where should I reapply?

Let me say some things I felt didn't go well with the VO:

1. You've had 3 children in Nigeria, why do u want to have this one in the US?

2. What happens to your children wen you and hubby travels cos they are still very young

You need to convince them why u want to have this baby in the US eg do you have any complications? Etc

All the best

FADEO:


No, the account balance was 3M, but the inflow and out flow was over 40M so the VO did not check the balance. He only checked the first page of the account statement where you have the total credit and debit.

Hope this helps

Yours was truly a case of God's favor. Thanks for your response.

@ Feddy dey didn't let us talk . beside my dh would only come wen I am about to give birth and den they would be wit my in-laws. We were not asked . I was even the one that mentioned kids wen she asked about frequent Dubai trips. I have 2 kids. Age 3 n 4 years old. R dey really small? She didn't ask. DH was to show doctor's correspondence all d documents we know dey need . she ses she wouldnt be needing dem. Wen we jus got to her. DH was talking wen she brought out d yellow paper. she wasn't listening. Apparently her mind was made up. It was strange in less dan five min we were bounced .

Good day to everyone,
Compliments of the season,Please I need some series advise, I gave birth in Houston north medical centre a month ago, the statement I got before I arrived was
Hospital-$2000
Paediatric services-675
Epidural-650
Excluding doctor's fee, doctor was paid separately, I have clear the hospital bill, epidural .
After a month the hospital sent me a bill of $3900 for my baby for nursery services, lab work, pharmacy and extra nursing services, now am suprised and I called them,and told them they didn't make me aware I was gonna pay his extra bill, and I was gonna work with their initial quote, because I was feeling scammed by the hospita. they gave me couple of options which included filling a despute with them to investigate what I was told I would pay, and putting the account on hold for 30days
Also with the paediatric fees which is suppose to be $675, I got a bill for 1133, I told them I was gonna pay a dollar more from $675 and and they adjusted it to 900 and sometin( was so angry I didn't get the exact amount) , I refused and he said I can also file a dispute
Please has anyone gone through this before , and please house advice me on what to do because I. Cannot afford these extra, unplanned bills
Thanksss

damsel020:
2nd missionary journey finally over.

Mum Visa

I asked for opinion wen I applied for my mum visa, she was actually denied without them checking anything,so what i did was to write the consular on her behalf nd I also sent a mail to the consular that I have a toddler nd expecting a baby and I need my mum assistance. I also booked emergency appointment, I attached d receipt for Doctor and hospital, so the appointment was approved and her visa was granted with her saying d same thing as previous interview and they did not check anything.

Birthing
I had my baby Oct 1 at oakbend and used Dr Ezekiel, dat morning I saw the bloody show and contraction was regular, so I called my Bro to take me to the hospital, wen we got there we were gisting so the nurse was looking at us like jokers, Wen dey took me to d room to check how many cm I was dilated nd she saw 4cm with regular contractions, she was surprised cos we were laughing nd making  jokes, I refused to take epidural ooo and seriously it wasn't a bad experience, the only time I almost gave in to epidural was wen I was given oxytocin to quicken d process but thank God it ended in praise.

Dr fee- $1,900
Hospital- $2,300
B&A  - $92
Pead- $335
Lab - $119

After discharge we used hope clinic on bellaire and hg6 for baby follow up  paid $30

Picked up baby's bcert on d 4th from Fort bend county and booked appointment at downtown for baby's passport and was asked to pick up d 3rd day.

Thanks to this wonderful E-family, I used visa on arrival, special thanks to De-soul who helped with it a day b4 our travel date. My advice to others is dat ensure the letter from Nigeria comes from an email, cos dat was d only thing that wanted to cause problem.

Baggage

Hmmm, thank God I belong to this forum ooo, Egonne1 already gave heads up on how emirates delayed her bags and advised we snap our bags. funny enough I checked in  13bags, (Note: if u pay for extra bag on emirates that bag can weigh 32kg not d regular 23kg.) while snapping I gave up but one of d ones I snapped got missing and we were told it's in dubai and it will come d next day, all for them to call me that they are having problems recovering d bag dat I should fill d claim form nd all, I had receipts for  all d items and pictures so I sent to them, and my bag was recovered 2 days after. Thanks to the picture they were able to recover d bag on time.

Me I don hang my boot o.

I have learnt so much about this missionary journey in this E-Family.

I will like to consider this hospital and doctor for myself and DW as second option. I called Dr Ezekiel but she was not picking her call, i also called the doctor and the price i was given was 550$ above what was stated here. Please i like to know how else to contact doctor Ezekiel.

I already contacted Dr Glenn Morgan and HNWMC, which was what i presented at the Consulate during the visa interview but we will be staying in Fresno TX, which is about 1hr 20min to Houston Northwest Medical Center. So i need an hospital closer to Fresno at least 45 minutes drive. so the choice of Oakbend with Dr Ezekiel. Please i really need sincere advice on this decision from experience ones.

If its right to change doctor? Is the distance also a point to really note? Also Is FRSC tempoary driver's License accepted in Houston?

Planning to travel January 17th which is 35th weeks, hope this will not pose any issues with the Doctor, Hospital, POE and Flight (likely Air France)

Thank you for your prompt response

NikkyK:
Hello house, been a while I checked in,its been hectic handling a new born plus my 2 older kids in that obama country. Well to God be the glory,3rd missionary journey over and back to buhari country.
Had my LO on the 26th of Oct at JPS dallas fort worth. Was induced at 38weeks,everything went well was in labour for 3hrs plus. We came back to naija last saturday via emirates,did Visa on arrival. Thanking the house for the wealth of knowledge shared here,am about to hang my booth after 3 obama children but still hoping for one trump pikin if hubby go gree oooo. Wishing all the expecting mama's and papa's sweet and smooth delivery. God bless you all and merry Xmas in advance.

Hello dear, can you please share information as per the bill for jps. I'm currently in Dallas looking for a beta deal. Thanks for the headsup

[quote author=coolcathy post=51940072]In the spirit of giving back,
Flew Turkish airline to New York and American airline from New York to Houston with my 2years old son.
At JFK the cbp asked why I came,told him Childbirth and vacation,
He asked how long I intend to stay,told him 8weeks. And he took my finger prints and stamped us in.no other question was asked,no document was requested for.
No secondary inspection and at the agric section was directed to the exit door.my bag wasn't checked so all my foodstuff scaled through.the Poe was a breeze to the Glory of God.

Currently in Houston,will be using HNWMC and Doctor Xydas.
More testimonies coming soon[/quote


Congrats on your arrival, I wish you safe and wonderful experience at HNWMC and Dr Xydas as I had and even more.

[quote author=TOKNOW post=51999402][/quote]

Pls what was ur pediatric bill like cos I don't understand what I am seeing people write here.

[quote author=TOKNOW post=51999402][/quote]



Thanks dear

Hello everyone. Applied for B2 visa...noticed the agent didn't input my level of education details. He only stated my current status (pg student).
Also, 3 accompanying persons were filled on my form, hubby, FIL and MIL. Father-in-law is sponsoring the trip...
Please, hope these do not pose any threat at the interview? Thanks.

I will like to consider Oakbend Medical Center and Dr Fagbohun or Dr Ezekiel for myself and DW as another option apart from Dr Morgan and HNMC. I called Dr Ezekiel but she was not picking her call, i also called the hospital (Oakbend) and the price. Please I like to know how else to contact doctor Ezekiel (if anyone has her email)

I already contacted Dr Glenn Morgan and HNWMC, which was what i presented at the Consulate during the visa interview but we will be staying in Fresno TX, which is about 1hr 20min to Houston Northwest Medical Center. So i need an hospital closer to Fresno at least 45 minutes drive. so the choice of Oakbend with Dr Ezekiel. Please i really need sincere advice on this decision from experience ones.

If its right to change doctor? Is the distance also a point to really note? Also Is FRSC tempoary driver's License accepted in Houston?

Planning to travel January 17th which is 35th weeks, hope this will not pose any issues with the Doctor, Hospital, POE and Flight (likely Air France)

Thank you for your prompt response

Pls my people how are we doing? Pls I currently have an issue at hand. I was met to use houston methodist sugarland but my sil said it's abit far from her place. Then I contacted an old friend and referred me to her sister but she said it's also far from her end that there is houston northwest medical center close to her. Then I asked if I could stay with her she said no problem. Because of the flexibility of her job she said she could pick me from the airport. I Went with plenty of African food but couldn't buy garri cos I was really stressed out doing the shopping alone. The first thing she she was did I bring garri? I said no. Then she said u were coming Nigeria u couldn't ask what I wanted. I realized I made a mistake there and I apologized and said I will make it up to her when my DH is coming. After 2days she called me and sat me down and said I offended her 3yrs ago and i didnt apologize. That I booked a flight without asking what day was convenient for her to pick me up and I also booked an appointment at th hospital without asking when was ok for her(i can remember I asked her before accepting the appointment date given). Then she said my husband knew I was coming to her and he couldn't call to appreciate her. I apologized on my DH behalf cos he is offshore. Then she said I used to be very proud and rude even though I was staying with her sister. May while she just described herself . I didn't say anything then she asked how old I was I told her she asked me to guess how she is. I knew but pretended not to know. Then she said she is 15yrs older than I am that I was messing around with her then. That I will soon be a mother tha is it with this my attitude I will raise a child. I felt bad in my mind with my attitude a man could marry me at a very young age and has never complained about me but u 40yrs+ no boyfriend. She now said do u know people pay 4 accomodation and utility bills to give birth here. That she is sacrificing a lot for me. That she could have refused me coming to her place but she didn't. She then asked but why ain't i staying with ur sil. I told her the reason being distance but she said that's not true that there is something else. She ranted and said a lot of nonsense. Then I told my DH to call her and she spoken to him without regard my DH was hurt but he just held himself and kept apologizing to her as she was talking. Now she is giving one kind of attitude. I really can't take it cos at my last appointment my blood pressure was a bit higher than the way it used to be back home and I really don't sleep well. Cos her own sil is around to give birth and she asked me to move out from the room for her into her own bedroom but she keeps saying she likes her privacy so I end up laying on the floor in the sitting room or sleep for like 2hrs in her room and come out. Even when she sees me on the floor she doesn't say anything she will just enter her room and lock the door. I don't really eat as such but wen she makes food, is after her and her sil had taken theirs she will now ask if I'm interested in eating. I must say she is doing a lot for me but d attitude isn't good at all. I want to move to my sil place and don't mind the distances (It's about 45mins drive) is it something I should consider? I really don't need all dis I need to be joyful for my baby.
Pls my sil lives at southwest and the hospital is at cypress. Pls people that know houston pls advice me on how I can be getting to the hospital at a cheaper rate. Thanks a lot

nefertitiram:


ws of Visa approvals.

In other news, due to an urgent need, I was compelled to buy Nigerian pampers, against my will, it was the only thing in the store. I had just finished the us pampers I bought when I traveled recently and my regular Bleer diapers was not available.

I must confess it's totally unbelievably awesome!!!! And cheap too. Economy pack of 32 was 1700.

I'm a full convert!

This is "encouraging". There are two types though one with a green wrapper and the other with a white/cream pack which did you try out?

Chanbaby:
Pls my people how are we doing? Pls I currently have an issue at hand. I was met to use ut asking what day was convenient for her to pick me up and I also booked an appointment at th hospital without asking when was ok for her(i can remember I asked her before accepting the appointment date given). Then she said my husband knew I was coming to her and he couldn't call to appreciate her. I apologized on my DH behalf cos he is offshore. Then she said I used to be very proud and rude even though I was staying with her will now ask if I'm interested in eating. I must say she is doing a lot for me but d attitude isn't good at all. I want to move to my sil place and don't mind the distances (It's about 45mins drive) is it something I should consider? I really don't need all dis I need to be joyful for my baby.
Pls my sil lives at southwest and the hospital is at cypress. Pls people that know houston pls advice me on how I can be getting to the hospital at a cheaper rate. Thanks a lot

Quite sorry about this stress! But truth is not everyone has a pleasant experience with thier hosts. If I were in your shoes I'd call your sil and tell her you had a rethink and feel it's better to be with family. Pack your bags and move over. Sacrifice on some of the shopping you planned for your self and divert the funds to transportation costs.afterall if you knew no one else in Houston you'd stay there!!!

For your current hostess she's behaving as she knows best and perhaps has been shaped by her own experiences in life. It's nothing to bother yourself about just dust yourself up and remind yourself that these are some of the shit we experience for the sake of motherhood and the future of our little ones!

Cheers.

My E-fam its nice be here again. you guys have gone very far. God bless you foe the support provided.

i went for my first missionary trip in 2014 and to the glory of God and the help of your guys it went very well.my story is posted in 1.

please i need some help oh. i am preparing to go for part 2 and my question is this. i renewed my visa via dropbox in July 2016 and stated reason as vacation in dec 2016. i just found out i am pregnant and will not be due until Aug 2017. so i am thinking if i should write letter of change of intent. i feel like i should not have a problem because (1) when i went for my first missionary trip i declared it was for child birth and they gave me the visa. (2) when i did dropbox renewal in july i was not pregnant they can do their calculations and see that i was truly not pregnant then as 12 months will have passed as i plan to travel July 2017.

So my country people what do you guys think?
do i have a good case with change of intent letter?

babythug:


This is "encouraging". There are two types though one with a green wrapper and the other with a white/cream pack which did you try out?

The white and cream one. I think its pampers premium care. I haven't tried the green one. I haven't had great reviews about that one.

Then there is bleer bleer. Omg! This should be awarded diaper of 2016! It will give Huggies a run for their money.

A pack of 50 is 2200 (it just jumped from 1900 due to recession). Try it and thank me later. These cheap diapers are just saving someone money this period.

As for baby milk, what is even shacking peak 123? They just disappeared from the market after dumping peak 456 on us. Nonsense!

As enfamil has entered 16k, NAN lactogen is similar to enfamil in taste and composition and it is 1670. Oh boy! Na to swerve!