Hello all,

I do hope this shows. Being struggling with how to post on Nairaland.

I am a silent follower and I must say this forum has been super helpful. Thank you all.

In the spirit of giving back, I want to write my POE experience.

I flew Delta Airlines at 30 weeks with my 2 yr old toddler alone. Experience on Delta was great, friendly hostesses and good food. No fit-to fly was asked and they give priority to pregnant women. I got to Atlanta after a very long journey of about 12 hrs and we hovered for about 20 minutes because the CBP officers do not open till 5.30am.

The queue was a very long and tedious one considering I had a bump and a cranky toddler to attend to (my advise, make sure you have your stroller with you on the immigration queue if going with a toddler). Fast forward to an hour and half later, I was standing infront of a not too friendly CBP Officer. The conversation below ensued.

CBP: Where are you headed to today?
Me: Houston
CBP: WHat for?
Me: Vacation and Childbirth
CBP: Why Houston?
Me: I have a friend there that we attended College together, I feel she will be able to show me around
CBP: Have you been in contact with any Dr. in Houston
Me: Yes, I have been in touch with Dr. Fagbohun of Oakbend Medical Center (at this point my toddler was really cranky and crying and rolling on the floor)
CBP: Can I see any evidence that you have been in touch with this Dr?
Me: Yes. ( I try to search for the document while trying to calm my toddler)
CBP: Do you pan on giving me this document today?
Me: Yea,my baby is a little cranky. I apologise (I hand him my doctor's correspondence)
CBP: (flipping through the correspondence) How do you plan on handling your child with your pregnancy alone, Is your husband coming?
Me: Yes, he is coming in a month's time. I can handle my child, thats not a problem. I also plan to get a nanny when I get to heavy
CBP: Im not sure you can. You are barely doing a good job right now. Have you contacted nanny services?
Me: Im doing a good job. We just got down from a 12hr flight and waited on a queue for 90minutes. He is tired is all. No, I havent contacted nanny services. I will do that once I settle in. (At this point, I was ticked off at the seemingly lack of empathy)
CBP: Have you made any prepayments at the hospital?
Me: No, just paid to book my appointment. However, I have a cash of $9,000 and more in card
CBP: Can I see the money?
Me: Bring it out to show him..
CBP: (He doesnt count it, He stamps me and my son in)..Hey maam, I apologise if i crossed the line about you taking care of your son, you just seem overwhelmed and I felt it would be a lot of work for you. All the best maam and safe delivery!
Me: (wide grin). Its okay. Thank you!

Took a 2hr flight to Houston from Atlanta. Got picked up by my host at the airport. I stay at a place 20 minutes from the hospital. Contacted my hospital and doctor, and now just chilling for LO to arrive.

Sorry for the long post, I just really wanted to give back all I could. This forum has been to helpful. All the best mamas!