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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Advice Needed:best Country For Nigerian-trained Doctors To Migrate To??? by tolulope9009: 10:10am On Nov 17, 2019 |
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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by tolulope9009: 9:39pm On May 23, 2017 |
[quote author=boluwagin post=56805483]Hello Mama's and Papas, Please I need an opinion on something, Bankers in the house please help out... I need to open an account for my LO. Hallo. I opened an account for mine @ gtb. His foreign birth certificate sufficed. I didn't have to get another here. Hope this helps. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by tolulope9009: 7:25pm On Nov 11, 2016 |
adycatus: That is good news! Please, who knows the exchange rate at Travelex as of this week preferably today?? Thank you... 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by tolulope9009: 3:08am On Nov 10, 2016 |
fehinebony: ok |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by tolulope9009: 1:58am On Nov 10, 2016 |
mummykoko: Hi Mummy koko. Sent a pm 2days ago but no response. May I know your exchange rate as I am interested? My email is tolulope9009@yahoo.com. Thank you!! |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by tolulope9009: 1:45am On Nov 01, 2016 |
TripleKMama: Just sent TripleKMama a pm... |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by tolulope9009: 1:40am On Nov 01, 2016 |
TripleKMama: TripleKmama.. please, I need dollars.... |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 9:41pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
Topnotch22: Hi.. I was able to carry all these items. Ensure the fish is clean and very dry. Also ensure all items are neatly packed and labelled in Ziploc bags. |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 5:21am On Oct 29, 2016 |
AdomMum: Hello AdomMum.. How you and your baby? Tried sending you a pm. How else do I reach you? I want to ask you a couple of questions about baby's documents. Thank you!! |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 5:56pm On Oct 24, 2016 |
Hi everyone... cc nefertitiram and TripleKMama Please, who has that rebate code for lyft again? Need it. Please help. Thank you. |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 1:08am On Oct 22, 2016 |
AdomMum: AdomMum.. thank you!!! You are right! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 7:30pm On Oct 19, 2016 |
eribooboo: You will enjoy every bit of it. 1 Like 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 7:28pm On Oct 19, 2016 |
gold638: I believe firsttymmum is right.. reason being that fansidar has this side effect- jaundice in the baby especially in the last few weeks of pregnancy because of its Sulphur component. Moreso, it isn't a routine drug; preferably taken in the late first and second trimester (meaning two doses in the entire 10months of pregnancy) as prophylaxis against malaria. 7 Likes |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 10:34am On Oct 19, 2016 |
Nairaland family, I am back with my POE experience.. Boarded Ethiopian airways from Abuja with a stop over at Addis Ababa. Ample space to stretch and sleep. Good food, entertainment, cabin, and service. After the 2hours stop over, boarded another to Washington Dulles airport (IAD). Now, that was packed with passengers. Service still top notch. Bombarded me with food and drinks to a point I started declining politely. Fast forward to IAD... Arrived at 8:45am in the morning.. took about 15minutes to get to immigration as it appeared few flights came in at that time. My mum and I approached the CBP: Me: Good morning and passed on our passports. CBP: Good morning. Why are you in the united states? Me: To have my baby. CBP: Is this your first time in the United states? Me: Yes. He looks at my mum and asks the same question. CBP looks back at me: Is this your first baby? Me: Yes CBP: Is this the first baby you are having in the united states? Me: Yes, this is my very first pregnancy. CBP: So why US? Me: Better healthcare services (in my mind, cliché answer) CBP: Where is your husband? Me: Back home in Nigeria. CBP: Will he be coming over to join you? Me: No. He is busy with work. If anything, maybe later. CBP: What does he do? Me: He is a ..... CBP: Will your mum be returning back to Nigeria soon? Me: We intend leaving together after baby is born as she is here to assist me in taking care of the baby. CBP: How many months are you now and when do you intend going back? Me: 7months plus. Told him my return date. CBP: Please, move to the side and let me see your tummy Me: surprised.. did as he said CBP: Ok then. So what do you do? Me: I am a medical doctor CBP: What field aŕe you in? Me: Paediatrics CBP: How long have you been practicing? To which I replied, 6years. CBP: Do you have your certificate with you? I said, No, but I do have my ID card. Asks to see it. CBP: HOW much do you have on you? Me: 1000dollars in cash and some in cards (showed it to him). My husband is the sponsor. CBP: How much is in your husband's account? Me: Bleep in naira. He asks for it in dollars which I couldn't quickly convert so I said it's more than 2times the amount I've set aside for this delivery and told him the total of my budget sheet. CBP: Do you have an idea how much it takes to have a baby here? Me: Yes I do. Gave him the breakdown of the costs of the hospital bill for both vaginal and cesarean section deliveries, doctor's bill.. CBP: Have you chosen your method of delivery and have you considered the number of days you will be at the hospital? Me: Haven't chosen a method as one can't predict how labour will go and yes, for VD it is 2days and CS it is 3days inclusive of the hospital bill. CBP: Did you bring meat, snails, fresh vegetables? Me: No. Brought dried vegetables and some other things including provisions CBP: What are provisions? Me: (Hian! in my mind). Started listing them. CBP: Stamps our passports till April 2017. Make sure you pay your bills and get a zero balance from your doctor and hospital. You know what I mean, right? Me: Yes I do. Thank you sir. The above (that seemed like a secondary inspection) occured at the counter while standing. After getting our luggage thinking the questioning was all over, we met another official (2nd CBP) close to the exit who asked to see our passports. She asked for my purpose of visit and how much I had on me to which I gave the same answers. Asked if I had insurance and I said I will be paying out of pocket. She then said, so why am I with just 1000dollars. Reiterated I had some in cards and will get some funds transfer if need be. She immediately told us to follow her. That one was tertiary and not secondary inspection. 3rd CBP: Same generic question to which I answered; childbirth A 4th CBP showed up: How many months are you? Me: 7months plus. CBP: Good. You aren't so far. Me: (in my mind.. what?! meaning) CBP: How much do you have in your account for this since you have just 1000dollars in cash? Me: Same answer I gave the 1st CBP. CBP: Go and sit till you are called.. After 20minutes or thereabout (seemed like a lifetime ), I was called to the counter. 4th CBP asked for my profession, how long I plan to stay, and my return date. All these I answered. Stamped on my declaration card and advised me about payment and said I was free to go. I practically ran out of that hall... 5th official checked that stamped declaration card with my passport , collected the former and then said loudly with a smile: Congratulations and welcome to America!! Agriculture didn't seize a single item from my many African goodies ( although over-zealous customs in Abuja collected my frozen palm oil ). Phew!!! Thank God ooo...!!!!!-- The Way maker. More good news to follow.. Thank you once again, my nairaland family. 34 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 9:07am On Oct 19, 2016 |
[quote author=lobus Fill in the document(s) with the appropriate names, places and dates. However, DO NOT sign your document – you Bring personal identification, preferably your passport. thanks Lobus! 1 Like 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 8:48am On Oct 19, 2016 |
lobus: please, is it only international passport that they accept as ID at the US embassy? |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 9:59pm On Oct 04, 2016 |
[quote author=nneka3000 post=49917423] You need to go very early, I was there today Thanks nneka3000. Will do iikewise. All the best in thus PTA hunting... |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 9:56pm On Oct 04, 2016 |
[quote author=Rebarobyn post=49916473] Don't give up. Go back tomorrow morning. Thank you, Rebarobyn. I will be there tomorrow at the stated time. |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 7:19pm On Oct 04, 2016 |
[quote author=AdomMum post=49894018]Hi Tolulope! LO and I are goodd. Thanks for asking. Tests that i did: Vitals (blood group, genotype, urinalysis,urine m/c/s, etc), chlamydia, gonorrhea, VDRL, HIV, Rubella, 2hrs Glucose Tolerance test, Hepatitis B, 3 ultrasounds at different stages of my pregnancy, Group B Strep ( but mine wasnt accepted cz they used urine to run the test instead of vaginal swab). Thanks a lot, AdomMum. You have been so sweet and helpful. Will get to work on these asap... Regards to your family. |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 5:49pm On Oct 04, 2016 |
tyosho: Thank you everyone that replied including TripleKMama. I eventually located the place but sadly didn't get after the long wait with my mum. My husband also tried the Asokoro branch with no luck. So many people and they barely gave most. I really don't know how to send a pm so please can you help us out with Forex? How do I contact you? Thank you. |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 10:13am On Oct 04, 2016 |
TripleKMama: TripleKmama.. good day. please, which Travelex in area 11 Abuja did you go to? Can you give me a clear description? I'm currently in Efab mall and I cannot locate it. Urgent reply. Thank you. |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 4:45pm On Oct 03, 2016 |
cc AdomMum: How you and your LO? Can you kindly answer the followimg questions for me? May I know the lab tests you did from Nigeria that were accepted as well as the others you did at the Dr's office..? What did the prenatal panel entail? Did you also do the Group B strep test, chlamydia gonococcus DNA probe, and pap smear with reflex to HPV? Was informed, in my hospital, that pregnant women do not do pap smear so I am wondering.. Eager for your reply. Thank you |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 10:14am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Good morning, house... please, has anyone used Egypt air before? If so, what was your experience..? Really trying to cut cost here.. Airline fares are crazy.. Please, I need answers asap before I make this booking. Thank you all.. |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 6:54pm On Sep 19, 2016 |
Ulio: Ulio.. please, send me an email: tolulope9009@yahoo.com.. seems I don't know how this pm thing works cos I'm not seeing any message.. |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 11:39pm On Sep 17, 2016 |
AdomMum:Thank you, AdomMum!! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 10:53pm On Sep 16, 2016 |
Ulio:Ulio, not seeing any pm |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 5:13pm On Sep 16, 2016 |
Good day, Nairaland family..! Been looking forward to sharing my experience here like most.. I am a first time mummy and I had my visa interview today. It went thus: VO: Good morning, ma'am. I: Good morning. VO: Are you having more than one baby? I: No, just one VO: Who are you going to stay with in the US? I: I am going to stay with my friend (name) and she resides in Richmond Virginia. VO: What do you do for a living? I: I am a medical Dr who works in a Government hospital (mentions the name) VO: What is your area of specialty? I: Told her I am yet to be fully specialised but currently work in the paediatrics department. VO: But why will you as a medical Dr leave your hospital and seek care elsewhere especially in the United States? (looking perplexed) I: I said: For one: I have first hand knowledge of how the system works here due to my profession and with this knowledge I made my decision to have my baby in US. Also, I discussed with my obstetrician before embarking on this and he is in full support. Moreover, I am well travelled and I know that US has the most reputable medical practise in the world. VO: What is the cost of this trip to you? i: Mentioned $10k and was trying to list the items on my budget sheet before she cut me off by saying: VO: I do not think that amount is close to what you would require for delivery in the States. I: That waa what I got from my research and enquiries- told her I contacted the hospital (mentioned the name) as well as the Dr (mentioned his name) and I was given an estimate. VO: How much do you earn? I: I earn .... VO: but what you earn is barely enough (she mentally converted it to naira and said the dollar equivalent) I: I know ma'am and that is why my husband is the sponsor not me. VO: Has your husband been to the US before? I: No ma'am VO: what does he do? I: He is into real estate (describes what he does specifically) and also into agriculture (gives details as well) VO: How much is in your husband's account as well as yours? I: Told her VO: May I see your bank statement? I: Mine or his? VO: His (handed it over and scrutinised it thoroughly) VO typed for what seemed like an eternity.. didn't realise I was sweating even with the a/c. My kabashing no get part 2. I was claiming the white paper (even though I didn't see it in plain sight). It was the pink that was staring at me in the face. Next I heard... Your visa had been approved.. didn't know when I tuned out from excitement .. Had to ask her to, please, repeat the rest of what she said.. She advised I not take medicaid and I should carry my husband's bank statement along to POE and if for any reason I cannot make full payment at once, I should make an arrangement with the hospital but settle all my bills eventually so as not to jeopardise future visa applications. It was not a walk in the park but it was obviously my God @ work!!! Sorry for the long post. Now on to PTA and very affordable flight hustle to Richmond Virginia. Please, nefertitiram, I am loyal, ma.... More great news to follow... Thank you, wonderful people of Nairaland!! 34 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 9:09am On Sep 15, 2016 |
AdomMum: thank you, AdomMum...! yes.. this helps.. how you and your family? |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 9:27pm On Sep 10, 2016 |
[quote author=AdomMum post=49216586]Good evening NL family! Used Henrico Doctors Hospital, Richmond, VA. I prepaid $2300 to the hospital Dr- $960 (Delivery + 1st Appt) congratulations AdomMum..!!! God bless you and your loved one.. quick one: How were you able to make part payments to the hospital and Dr? I intend using the same hospital and have contacted them severally with little progress. Was also told to pre-register and that has been unsuccessful. I'm using Dr W.F. Which Dr did you use? I'm sorry for the many questions. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 12:04am On Aug 20, 2016 |
Thank you, Omobendel 24. Will try these options now. |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tolulope9009: 10:38pm On Aug 19, 2016 |
Good day everyone... anyone encountering problems with the filling of the DS160 form? I've not been able to go beyond the security questions page after requesting for reference number and my deadline for submission is in 4days time. Please help out. Thank you. cc Lady Gunivere and nefertitiram 1 Like |
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