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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Graceinme: 5:58pm On Apr 13, 2018 |
chibertha: Same with me, my edd is early august and i have tried refreshing several times the available date is august 8. Its weighing me down. Auy luck woth yours?? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Graceinme: 7:26pm On Apr 13, 2018 |
FFavouredOne: Only God knows the crtiteria in getting visa again. Pls dont give up, i am also applying against may and am getting discouraged with this recent denial this month. Pls people has anyone gotten visa in the last 3weeks, kindly post transcript so we can learn. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by arabambi123: 8:08pm On Apr 13, 2018 |
Graceinme: there are available dates in abuja in may.But we need know the implication of scheduling interview in abuja |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by arabambi123: 8:51pm On Apr 13, 2018 |
please has anyone submitted application to lagos consulate and scheduled interview in abuja? what is the implication?would one be allowed in Abuja? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TosTosOla: 9:14pm On Apr 13, 2018 |
I was also refused visa once before I returned better prepared. FFavouredOne: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TosTosOla: 9:19pm On Apr 13, 2018 |
Do you have a place to stay yet because I'm looking to share. vikturaikay: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Mamatukwas: 10:35pm On Apr 13, 2018 |
Hello Fam! Feedback Time!! So I've finally finished with my Chicago waka. I choose Chicago because I was amongst the last people that signed the old contract (literally 10 days before the change) and I have fallen in love with the City. It reminds me a lot of london (one of my fave places) I got in late February, plan was to stay alone but later had to bring my Mum and 2 kids. This meant I had to change Air BnB locations because my host was uncomfortable with kids at her location and made it clear. The lessons from here are: - With Air BnB always try to communicate via the App. Air BnB mgt will look over your conversation in trying to take a decision during a dispute - Take pictures of anything You can use as evidence later esp if it's not as stated in the description -It is better in the event of issues to change your check out date NOT to cancel booking. If you have a booking over 1 month and cancel, you looose all your money. Changing the check out date sef has to be with the agreement of your host - Air BnB rules heavily favor the Host not guest. I was luck to get a far better place smack in the middle of town on short notice and didn't loose money from the original booking but that's coz Oluwa was/is heavily involved. Moving on: I gave birth on a Saturday after starting induction on a Friday and was discharged on Monday. According to their calculations that was 3 nights. They start counting from the day You come in not the day you give birth. So was charged for 1 additional night and a few extra doctors visits not in the package.It takes about 3 weeks for payment in JH stroger to reflect on your account so things to note include: - Try your best to pay well before you deliver. At least 2 weeks before delivery. Your zero balance will reflect faster. Also your baby's account is different from yours so try to collect zero balance for both. - I planned to leave 2-3 weeks after delivery so to expedite things- fill your bc form in the hospital, tick NO for the section that asks if you want the government to apply for SSN for the baby and ensure that whoever you give the form to knows You have a short time to stay in Chicago and need the info inputed asap. If done well your BC should be ready in 3 days. - Next up, I headed to the SSN office downtown Chicago and applied for my baby's SSN. It came in exactly 1 week at my apartment. Note that they do not accept BC only as Id for the baby. You must have 2: BC and passport or BC and medical records of baby bearing thier full name. Also check closing time per day before going before you are dissapointed on some days like I was. - I had booked appointment for my husband ahead of delivery at the embassy after proper edd calculation. He went, sent me the docs which I received via FedEx after 4 days then went to the downtown office to apply for expedited. Proof that you are leaving in 2 weeks is very key for the expedited to work. - Finally, after giving the hospital 2weeks grace period I started calling for my zero balance. After 3 days and with the help of some saints here, I finally was informed that my bill had been adjusted and my balance was xx dollars. The billing manager told me if I paid cash in full of my outstanding balance I would get zero bal same day which I did. Went back next day and got for my baby. Shikena. Left on the 6th of April, 3 weeks approx after delivery. Part 2 of the drama started as I missed my flight both in O'hare and at Heathrow to my final U.K. Destination. Both was because BA felt we came late and were too many in our party to make the flight (5persons), plus issues they had on their end tying our tickets together. So pls if traveling with kids MAKE SURE you genuinely get to the airport in PLENTY time. A lot of things can go wrong. We had no issues from CBP folks and got home in 1 piece. Special thank you to @ramj @mrsramj @msadesina and others on this platform who were really helpful throughout the journey. I am finally and definitively signing out! 3 American children in 4 years is not beans Passing the baton on joyfully and pls let's keep the fire burning. God will continue to provide for us who want to undertake the journey. Il be happy to help where possible but please if I delay beat with me.. my hands are full and I won't be coming here as much. Love and Light Folks, Xx � 39 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by heniola(f): 11:12pm On Apr 13, 2018 |
Awww. Lovely story. Congratulations to you. I arrived chicago about a week ago and i am still searching for a hospital/doc. Can you pls help with the ones you used? Their prices as well? Even d accommodation sef i dont mind please. I am not a lazy person when it comes to reading the posts here o but i must confess i am really tired of searching so i need fast help. Thank you in advance. Mamatukwas: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by adebrave(f): 12:34am On Apr 14, 2018 |
Tvegas:. Tvegas Baba ... Longest time bro. How's family doing too? Congratulations on the incoming addition. Warm regards to madam and the onbo lo na � Cheers 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Mamatukwas: 12:44am On Apr 14, 2018 |
heniola: As stated I used JH Stroger. They assign you a doctor when you come on as a patient so there's no personalized correspondence for this hospital. Bill for vaginal- 2nights is just under $7,000k and C.S- 4 nights is $10,000 approx all for a package deal you pay for before you are discharged or at any point during your prenatal. As for accommodation I used Air BnB and it wasn't really cheap coz I wanted to be in the middle of all the action. The advantage was that I spent very little on transportation but that's me sha. What is your monthly budget? For accommodation? It will help guide you. Regards. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by heniola(f): 2:46am On Apr 14, 2018 |
Thank you for your response. I am actually staying in Michigan with family now, So I just need accommodation for about a week/+half around my edd period and go back to my base. So its not really going to be a long time stay. I don’t really have a budget though, but if cos i dont mind a bargain . Please someone said that hospital (JH Stroger)is a no no for me because its a govt-funded one, so using it will knock out my chance of renewing my visa! I don’t know how true this is. Can you please clear the air on that as well? Thank you so so much. Mamatukwas: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TosTosOla: 5:08am On Apr 14, 2018 |
Northwest seem to be where a mojority are headed superdoll: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TosTosOla: 5:19am On Apr 14, 2018 |
I can share with you if interested Teny4: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by RuthZiba: 9:40am On Apr 14, 2018 |
Dear Nlanders, Please I need your honest advice. I applied for B1/B2 visa(child birth) with my hubby and we were denied. The visa officer said, she believes we do not have strong ties to Nigeria and hubby has his business and properties for which she didn't ask about. The visa officer asked for his personal statement of account and we took for only his business account because we felt that will be the funding account. Besides he doesn't really use the personal acct so it's not quite funded. If I reapply, what can I do differently bearing in mind that hubby will be my sponsor or do you think I should just let things be? Thank you |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Mamatukwas: 11:55am On Apr 14, 2018 |
heniola: Lol.. do what works for you Sis as regards choice of hospital. I asked all the relevant persons at Billing and was assured it is a complete self pay package before commencing. Also people on this thread have used it and renewed thier B2 visa so I don't think it's an issue but again, go with what you are convinced of. For accommodation, I advice you use Air BnB. All the best. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by chibertha(f): 12:02pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
I am not pregnant so not in a hurry. To get expedited appointment take the earliest date you see then go to provide feedback on your profile choose the category applicable to you in drop down menu write a note and attach all necessary document's you will get a reply as soon as possible. A lot of people have done it. Graceinme: 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 12:32pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
TosTosOla:But I can't fault her.. They can't give everyone. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ewa2014: 12:43pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
At my last interview, a lady was refused because she dint disclose to the CBP at her last trip that she was there for childbirth. The visa officer said the onus is on her to inform the CBP of her intent to have a baby during her trip “whether he asked or not”...she said he dint ask and the guy said “oh well” and denied her visa. So please whether they ask or not, it’s best to disclose. Tvegas: 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by heniola(f): 3:13pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
I am very sorry if i hurt you with my questions. I just wanted to be sure. Thank you for taking out time to respond to me. Cheers Mamatukwas: 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Mamatukwas: 3:44pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
heniola: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Brandagencies(f): 9:30pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
Please I do not know how to contact you, but I would appreciate if I can get a few more details from you about this hospital. I intend to travel in June and use this same hospital to birth my LO. I will appreciate if a mail is sent to cutedolapo@yahoo.com. Thank you Arrived Washington Dulles with my toddler via qatar airways. Flight was good...i had a whole row to myself on both legs so we pitched our tent there and my girl was able to sleep well. Please ensure to process ur medif as mentioned. In IAD, very very long queue...i used the express passport and within minutes was done and on my way out. I was surprised that no question was asked and while still wondering if what just happened was real, I heard an officer call madam from the back. I turned and he asked how I got in, I told him his fellow just stamped me in, he brought me back to his desk. Another officer came and asked him why he called me back, he said he just got an info about me (in my mind i was like God pass una). he checked my daughter's passport, gave it back to me and dropped mine in a red box. he handed over to me and sent me elsewhere....ur guess as good as mine. Almighty secondary... The truth is I honestly don't know where the confidence came from, but I wasn't scared one bit. My toddler was running around and I kept chasing her with my big belle. After about 30mins, I was called. CBP- how are you madam Me - fine thanks and u CBP - fine. how much did you pay for your daughter's delivery Me - about 3200 CBP - no delivery in the US can be that cheap Me - well, there is. I signed a self pay package that offers that amount if payment is made before discharge. CBP - which hospital Me - John H Stroger. CBP - but you told someone in your flight that you gave birth for free Me - Not at all, I even had a row to myself on both legs of the trip so I never discussed anything with anyone. CBP - Why are you no longer using same hospital Me - My host is on holiday CBP - Which hospital will you be using now Me - HC CBP - Do you have a doctor Me - Yes CBP - How much do you have Me - $$ and I have also paid my doctors fee in full CBP - can I see the receipt Me - oh sure, gave him CBP - now come with me, we need to count the money Me - (I followed to another room where he counted the money ) CBP - Make sure you take all your receipts with you on subsequent visits. Me - okay. Thank you. That was how I left the place to meet my host who was already waiting even before arrival of the plane. Bags not checked at all and that was it.[/quote] 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by semilore12: 10:43pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
erm...which of the hospitals? I mentioned 2. Anyways I sent u a mail already. Brandagencies: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by HitlerGaddafi: 7:09am On Apr 15, 2018 |
heniola:pls hows life in that michigan? Hows the state like, their people, food and women. Thinking of coming to michigan soon. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Enyinne(f): 7:54am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Gdmorning beautiful mama, happy u all are doing great . Pls I need a quick assistance , I'm reading here and notice oakbend is not as cheap as before, can someone recommend the newest affordable hospital in Houston now , ejoor .I need direction with d price range also. Thank u my people |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Enyinne(f): 9:19am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Hi dear , hope ur good . Can u help me with birthing quote from Dr xydas as my sis is preparing to birth in Houston ]Hello everyone, i am an almost silent observer on this thread. I have gathered as much information as possible,the only thing i am struggling with is best accommodation option. I have pretty much narrowed down to Dr Xydas of HNWMC. As per accommodation, i have a $750/month offer for a room ( all bills and gas covered)- about 10mins from the hospital, which will bring uber to about $15/trip. My question- has anyone used or does anyone know of any accommodation very close to the hospital ( maybe walking distance if possible) that is not that expensive? Also somewhere central to shopping malls etc... I have tried maps but i think my best bet for answering this question is an experienced person- please help! Thanks so much![/quote] |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ozymes: 5:15pm On Apr 15, 2018 |
Well. I thought I was alone on asking why there was no disclosure to the CBP of intent to give birth ewa2014: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by reflx(m): 7:22pm On Apr 15, 2018 |
hello guys...i need help and advice my sis is in the US and EDD is this months end....shopped a whole lot and needs advice on how to ship the whole lot (car seat, stroller, high chair, etc) back to naija affordably suggestion fam thanks |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Udiboy(f): 9:20pm On Apr 15, 2018 |
Does any mama need usd in BOA? 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Spatz81: 11:26pm On Apr 15, 2018 |
My Dear People, Will it matter that I would not have a return ticket for the LO when applying for VOA? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by akindots: 8:15am On Apr 16, 2018 |
[quote author=heniola post=66690964] Awww. Lovely story. Congratulations to you. I arrived chicago about a week ago and i am still searching for a hospital/doc. Can you pls help with the ones you used? Their prices as well? Even d accommodation sef i dont mind please. I am not a lazy person when it comes to reading the posts here o but i must confess i am really tired of searching so i need fast help. Thank you in advance. Try Norwegian American hospital. |
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