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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by nneka3000: 7:48pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Good day all,please can someone that applied for baby's Nigerian visa by self put me through which type of visa to choose. I have seen tourist,visitor,transit,business etc. Thank you for your quick response |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Terese69: 8:03pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Bro abeg I nor get power, let me stick to the devil I know this time around jeje i.e. same doctor, same hospital, same documentation process. The only things I plan to change are my external paediatrician (cos I found a cheaper alternative) and accommodation (you already know that story). I've been following Temmyo and YoungMetrosG's posts amongst others and I've found that Doctor's Hospital (which is now Baylor Scott & White) is a bit cheaper than the Baylor in Carrollton "over all" especially if you opt for epidural. My doctor isn't necessarily cheaper than theirs but it all evens out at the end when you factor in the other bills. olokings: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by FADEO: 9:07pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
favoredgal: Thank you so much madam. Am in Houston and DW will start pushing in couple of hours. I will follow ur steps and go by them and hopefully before next week Friday we will get things sorted out. Thank you. 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by zmoney: 9:22pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Please Houston mamas especially those around Houston NorthWest, what mode of transport did you use to the passport office downtown,and vital records office as well? Since its quite a distance from that area? Also what mobile network is affordable for calls and data? Thanks a lot! |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by temmyo: 9:24pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Hello @Terese69 please which of the Baylors are you using? And how much is your bill? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by nefertitiram: 9:33pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Bisoye82: Smart babe!!!! |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Nogen: 10:29pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
@ Bisoye82, my sister I hail you. I am not looking forward to any missionary journey anytime soon. That's why I have never commented here. But I follow your discussions sometimes. Congrats to all those who had their babies. Me, I dey look for the country to pack us go cool..NAIJA don tire me big time. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Shawbabe: 10:34pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Bisoye82: Ah thanks! I changed my mind sha and booked another airline coz Qatar says that you're on your own for that 9hr layover in Doha. I can't oh. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by MamaP003: 10:39pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Thank you. Babatwi: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Terese69: 10:39pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Hi Temmyo, I had my daughter at Baylor Scott & White, White Rock in September 2015 (formerly Doctor's Hospital at White Rock Lake) and I'm planning to use them again come October. My total medical bill was $7,031.08 inclusive of doctor's fee, hospital fee, epidural, hospital paediatrician, two visits to the external paediatrician, lab tests etc etc. You can check my previous posts for the breakdown. How's your son by the way? Kisses to him. He's my birthday mate temmyo: 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by MamaP003: 10:40pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Thank you freshdad: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by MamaP003: 10:41pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Not yet. Hopefully before the end of this month. isysleek: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by sexymj(f): 12:31am On Mar 04, 2017 |
Hi. Sorry about the late response, just saw ur msg. Got to the airport at 5/5:30pm. I dunno what time port health closes but they shldnt close early since its the airport. No office in the airport closes early. [quote author=ANIT1 post=54244247][/quote] |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by sexymj(f): 12:33am On Mar 04, 2017 |
It was the turkish ppl dt referred me to port health because they were confused abt the number of weeks on my fit to fly. There was another pregnant lady and she wsnt sent to port health. [quote author=ANIT1 post=54244247][/quote] |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by ANIT1: 12:43am On Mar 04, 2017 |
sexymj: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Colouredgirl: 12:56am On Mar 04, 2017 |
mimimum:My sister abroad no even shack me...I couldn't believe my first time ..I was so eager to come back home#no place like naija biko 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Colouredgirl: 1:01am On Mar 04, 2017 |
akinlekans:Lucky you...still boils down to grace and favor My elder sister did all she was suppose to do No medicaid,no discount,had zero balance,didn't overstay etc and they still challenged her wen she travelled the second time..she was called for interview and drop box.... 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Dwebb55: 7:58am On Mar 04, 2017 |
Shawbabe: My understanding is that Qatar will book hotel for you if your layover is over 8 hours, unless you bought their promo tickets. If the layover is over 10 hours, they will even throw in meal vouchers. That's what my family got on our trip. We got hotel to and fro and had meal tickets on the return leg |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by MamaP003: 8:54am On Mar 04, 2017 |
Hello Nefertitiram, my itemised bill shows there was a discount which I paid. So the VO will see i got a discount so Del Sol wrote a letter of non-indebtedness for me stating the discounted bill was what the hospital offered to self pay patients paying cash and that medic aid was not used to pay any of my bills. Will this be a problem? nefertitiram: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by temmyo: 9:07am On Mar 04, 2017 |
Terese69: Really?? He's doing well. Wubbanub permanently stationed in his mouth at the moment. Thanks so much for the info. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by chibertha(f): 9:27am On Mar 04, 2017 |
If we start this story we wont leave here today. Bisoye82: 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by chibertha(f): 9:34am On Mar 04, 2017 |
visitors visa is what i applied for and was given 2 yrs multiple entry. nneka3000: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by chibertha(f): 9:37am On Mar 04, 2017 |
If you can't or don't want to use the metro bus then hail a yellow cab or uber. zmoney: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by FADEO: 9:51am On Mar 04, 2017 |
03.03.2017 8:32pm..... The little prince arrived. DW and LO are very fine. Dr E and the oakbend team did a wonderful Job. And God was all over the place in control and in charge..... Thanks to this wonderful community for the insight.... Update on bills and other details coming soon..... Let's I forget, father is doing fine too as fathers hand hurts from excessive massage.a Abeg women, una dey try and some go still born like 6.... Love you all. 28 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Shawbabe: 10:29am On Mar 04, 2017 |
Dwebb55: Yes na. Na the promo tickets wey u dey on your own. Hotels start from the class next to business class. And that one na 800k per person now. Promo is 466k. Na almost double because of hotel. Nahhh |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Shawbabe: 10:31am On Mar 04, 2017 |
FADEO: Aww congrats to you and yours. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by nefertitiram: 10:36am On Mar 04, 2017 |
MamaP003: Depends on how heavy the discount is. Not the one that your bill is 20k and the discount is 18k! Lolz |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Onegai(f): 12:06pm On Mar 04, 2017 |
twoods, can a U.S. expat self-pay? my cousin is due and she has been making calls. We tried to get Marketplace Insurance for her but once they hear she is a USC with no income in the U.S., she is turned down and told she is eligible for low income Medicaid (she's a housewife/small scale business owner in Nigeria due to a few conditions). She would rather stay in Nigeria and file after birth but checked quite a lot of laws and it seems sensible to go abroad. she's paid taxes in the past as a low income earner. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Vivicious: 12:43pm On Mar 04, 2017 |
@Titileps & shawbabe Please can you send me the details of the outside Paediatrician you got for Houston Northwest Medical Center. Thanks. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by TWoods(m): 12:50pm On Mar 04, 2017 |
Onegai: As a USC but with no income one the states, it is correct, she's not likely to get insurance. She should use Medicaid rather than self pay. Save herself some money. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by mumzt: 1:00pm On Mar 04, 2017 |
Shawbabe: If it works like emirates' it's not necessarily promo tickets only. But if there's a flight with a shorter lay over and you choose to pick the longer layover, you won't get a hotel. But if the layover is more than 7hrs, I think the law requires them to give accommodation. It might be different for other airlines o. But I'm sure about emirates |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by ammielee(f): 1:31pm On Mar 04, 2017 |
Good day house. I've been a silent reader for sometime. In the spirit of giving back, I have come to share my experience so far. I applied for my visa before I joined nairaland. Luckily I stated my intention, a friend encouraged me to. My visa interview. I'm sorry I won't be able to write the visa interview word for word. I was already showing during my interview. I was asked reason for applying, I said childbirth (I applied alone). I was also asked where I work, what my husband does for a living, how much my budget is, I answered 15k dollars because then I booked an apartment on extended stay, whether I have correspondence with the doctor, I said yes. I had from 3 different doctors. why I chose Houston, I answered that it was based on a recommendation from a friend and colleague. It was only my doctors correspondence he asked to see. He then said congrats, pick up your visa in 3days and was handed the white paper. Not to forget to add, I prayed wella and asked God for favor. My flight. I finally booked airfrance using travelstart after searching and searching because they gave me the best combination though quite expensive. I needed the shortest possible flight. Lagos - paris- Atlanta. My final destination is Nashville in Tennessee. So a friend helped book the connecting flight. The direct flights I saw were too long. Wasn't sure I could manage that but next time I will manage o. Spent plenty money on ticket but considering my health and big tummy, it was worth it. In-flight entertainment from Naija was just there but the air hostesses were on pointed . Showed me free seats to lie down and sleep well. So I slept through out to Paris. The flight to Atlanta was on point. 10hrs but no free seats to stretch my legs. Had to manage somehow. On Pta Got pta of 4k on the 28th of Feb from gtb after many denials from other banks because my accounts there weren't up to 6months old. Applied the day before. Twas favour working for me. On my visa application I stated I was going to Houston because then I've not been able to reach my uncle in Tennessee. I cancelled the hotel reservation after the interview. When I finally reached my uncle. I got hospital correspondence from a hospital in Nashville. He helped me with the name of the hospital in his neighbor hood. Contacted them via facebook, Nashville is not very popular. The y replied and sent me a number to call for their bill. I called and was sent one via email a day before I travelled on the 28th of March. God answers prayers. So I was armed with my burden of proof. Poe experience (Atlanta). I completed a form I was given while boarding d plane to Atlanta. Was sent to the self service machine. I declared food cos I carried plenty things but all dried. Printed my completed form. Joined the queue. Before then I had gone to d rest room to pray for favor and to thank God for a safe flight. When it was my turn. This was the discussion. CBP: Hello Me : Hi ( smiling cos he was looking at my intimidating tummy) travelled at 34wks CBP: Wow, are you having twins? Me :no just one CBP: can I have your passport, Me: I gave him the passport, printed doc from machine and the one I completed with a pen. CBP: where are you headed (still smiling) Me :Nashville. CBP: how long will you be there? Me: 2 and half months. CBP: how much do you have on you? Me : 6k usd CBP: stamps my passport for 6 months. Do you have food. I nodded. CBP: do you have meat and vegetables?. I said yes I have dried vegetables. CBP: hands me my passport and d printed doc where he wrote A. Meaning Agriculture. CBP: Enjoy you stay smiling. Me : thanks. It didn't last up to 5 mins. That was God. Saw my boxes as soon as I got to baggage claim Went to agriculture. They asked me to open the box with food. I did. They checked . I labelled every thing. I had them packed in a ziploc bag. He checked and asked me to close my box. That was all. Nothing was seized. Got to Nashville on the 2nd at night. So I'm still resting from my trip. Will be back with my hospital and delivery story soon by God's grace. I looked though this thread for anyone with Nashville experience but didn't get any. This is just to encourage someone. My uncle and family are so sweet. I will do my part. Just as I've learnt here. Sorry for the long post. 19 Likes |
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