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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
Every case is different. You can not compare your situation to that lady from China. Besides, we don't know the whole story.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-09-15 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to cancel approved K-1?
QUOTE (cebu72 @ Oct 1 2008, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, my fiance turned out to be married at the time I filed and the 129F was approved. I filed in March, she then got an annulment in July (backdated to June). She withheld this info until after we got the 129f approval this month. Of course, I must refile since she withheld this info since at the time of filing she was married and not eligible to be petittioned. Of course, the question of will I refile under these circumstances in a personal issue for me...
But either way, I need to cancel the k-1 now that they have sent the noa-2.

How do I go about doing this?? HOW DO I CANCEL THE K-1 After the 129f approval?

BTW This is the second time I have had this heppen, once in 2004 and now again. May have to forget love, but just in case I don't, since I now have two k-1's filed, have I reached my lifetime limit?

Been to phil 5 times this year to see her. Its been a loooooog trip back from Manila today..... wonderful place, and so perhap one day I can meet a wonderful person, but I am afraid I am k-1 maxed out even though I have never married or brought anyone over..... If I choose to can I refile for her now that we have honesty (sort of) on the table, or is that high risk since she clearly lied in the original application. A much more likely scenario, lets say I meet someone new in life, can I still do a k-1?


Okay, I will be serious this time. If you haven'r read my previous post... here is my case.

After my annulment of marriage was granted, my fiancee filed for a K1 petition for me. After getting an approval, I prepared for my interview so I got a CENOMAR from NSO. In my CENOMAR, it says there that I got married to two men. Yes, I know the person but I am very sure that I did not get married to him. Ofcourse, there was an argument between my fiancee and me but that's a long story. The annulment that I got was the second marriage. So ofcourse, the first marriage was the valid one. We were thinking of cancelling the approved petition but I was thinking that if I can prove my innocence, then it would mean its as if it never existed. Believe me it wasn't easy. I had to ask help from NBI and private investigator. These were my evidences... Certification from the owner of the alleged place where we got married that there was no wedding that time. Certification that my signature was fake and the hallelujiah of all- the "reverend" who solemnized the marriage is in National Bilibid Prison (Muntinlupa). Apparently, this is his "modus operandi' and I wasn't the only victim.

After three months, it was declared "null and void ab initio" meaning it never existed.

During my interview, I was grilled but mostly about other issues. Ofcourse, they asked me about this fake marriage. Well, towards the end of my interview they told me that, technically I am not eligible for the visa because I was married when it was apporved. But since it is null and void ab inito, it means it never existed. So they said, they will just verify my annulment papers or my documents and if they are all true, I will be getting my visa in three weeks. Ive been waiting for a month and 5 days now. COULD IT BE THAT THEY CHANGED THEIR MINDS????????

Oh no! Moral of the story... its a 50-50 chance. Its a case to case basis. But the fact is, I am not yet at the end of torture.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-10-02 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to cancel approved K-1?
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rofl.gif Its like I have to prove that I am attractive too.. Nice Rhia! laughing.gif Oh well my husband told me I am, rofl.gif not sure to others.. laughing.gif offtopic45vn.gif

Ehem....you have to prove it! Where's your pic?????? hahahaha! laughing.gif
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OFCOURSE YOU ARE!!! "TO THE WORLD, YOU ARE JUST SOMEONE. BUT TO SOMEONE, YOU ARE HIS WORLD!"
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STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-10-02 02:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to cancel approved K-1?
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QUOTE (melusine @ Oct 2 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
bah... some people next door are very attractive too tongue.gif

And often they are attractive...fine but.... what about you ??
Beeing with someone attractive is cool for both part tongue.gif



AHAHAHHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif

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QUOTE (melusine @ Oct 1 2008, 11:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
bah... some people next door are very attractive too tongue.gif

And often they are attractive...fine but.... what about you ??
Beeing with someone attractive is cool for both part tongue.gif



good.gif I am of course.. laughing.gif Off-Topic2.gif



rofl.gif Its like I have to prove that I am attractive too.. Nice Rhia! laughing.gif Oh well my husband told me I am, rofl.gif not sure to others.. laughing.gif offtopic45vn.gif

Ehem....you have to prove it! Where's your pic?????? hahahaha! laughing.gif




CUTE! They are both cute! But where is the Dad?
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-10-02 02:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to cancel approved K-1?
QUOTE (melusine @ Oct 2 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
bah... some people next door are very attractive too tongue.gif

And often they are attractive...fine but.... what about you ??
Beeing with someone attractive is cool for both part tongue.gif



AHAHAHHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif

QUOTE (Completely @ Oct 2 2008, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (melusine @ Oct 1 2008, 11:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
bah... some people next door are very attractive too tongue.gif

And often they are attractive...fine but.... what about you ??
Beeing with someone attractive is cool for both part tongue.gif



good.gif I am of course.. laughing.gif Off-Topic2.gif



Ehem....you have to prove it! Where's your pic?????? hahahaha! laughing.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-10-02 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me! I want to cancel my petition!
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QUOTE (dawgofwar71 @ Oct 6 2008, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have to agree with CSMITH. did you find a better deal!!!

whats the deal? i would love to hear his side of this story? this man fell in love with you and filed and now he has not only wasted his time ,but also money!! unless there is abuse involved , there should be no excuse. and i feel shamed for you,

we need more then what you gave us , for insight to this situation.



AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! Its not like the OP has no right to get cold feet?! It happens you know. Duh!



Maybe so but lets hope the OP is nice enough to pay him back the 455 he paid when he thought she loved him to:)



Who paid the $455 anyway? Who gave what? Break ups get nastier when you start calculating the amount of things or money you gave to each other. Will giving back the money make you feel better?

There are some things that money can't buy... with everything else there's Mastercard (or VISA). Well, I want my VISA!!!!!!!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-10-07 03:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me! I want to cancel my petition!
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QUOTE (dawgofwar71 @ Oct 6 2008, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have to agree with CSMITH. did you find a better deal!!!

whats the deal? i would love to hear his side of this story? this man fell in love with you and filed and now he has not only wasted his time ,but also money!! unless there is abuse involved , there should be no excuse. and i feel shamed for you,

we need more then what you gave us , for insight to this situation.



AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! Its not like the OP has no right to get cold feet?! It happens you know. Duh!



Maybe so but lets hope the OP is nice enough to pay him back the 455 he paid when he thought she loved him to:)


i said i was sorry, but then i also agree wit you. not everything in life is peachy keen

all i was more or less trying to say is why would she let him do it if she did not truly love him.


i wish you good luck in your endeavors


Ive seen much worse cases... a friend of mine just decided she couldn't do it on her wedding day itself (after everything has been paid off by the groom- hotel, church, dress, flowers...you name it!)

Here's what I think, at least the OP is not after ruining someone's life by marrying him then leaving him after some time. People change as people grow...some separate after years of marriage. Some separate after getting to the US, while some who were desperae to be with each other can't get a visa...

Life is complicated... you can not have it all...
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-10-07 03:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help me! I want to cancel my petition!
QUOTE (dawgofwar71 @ Oct 6 2008, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have to agree with CSMITH. did you find a better deal!!!

whats the deal? i would love to hear his side of this story? this man fell in love with you and filed and now he has not only wasted his time ,but also money!! unless there is abuse involved , there should be no excuse. and i feel shamed for you,

we need more then what you gave us , for insight to this situation.



AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! Its not like the OP has no right to get cold feet?! It happens you know. Duh!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-10-06 04:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I Report a Scam Artist to INS?
QUOTE (Haole @ Nov 7 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Nov 6 2008, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BoyScout74:

Let me make a suggestion:

Don't meet people on-line, the Internet has become a breeding ground for scammers.

Book a trip to Philippines, it will change your outlook on life.

So many beautiful woman there , and the people in general are very friendly and happy.

For me it was refreshing to look at a crowd and see the woman all with coke bottle figures.

Good Luck

I have to agree a little. LOTS of scammers online . However LOTS are having successful relationships and met online. Dain't over tho until they get GC tho. LOTS of smart scammers. Probably better to meet thru relatives
First one I met online turned out to be a scammer. Second thru a relative and I'm happily married so far..

Also I enjoy walking down the street in cities in the Philippines. 99.9% tight buttes in faded jeans. Easy to break your neck.



Great! Before its coke bottle figures, now its 99.9% tight butts in faded jeans! Why do guys talk like that about women from Philippines? Its so embarassing!!!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-07 00:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYeah! K-1 Approved, with child. Now I'm not so sure.
QUOTE (msu17 @ Nov 13 2008, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If it's a sudden change, I honestly think it's just cold feet. Doesn't mean she doesn't want to be with you, just scared about all the changes soon to come. Try and step back and look at it rationally/put yourself in her shoes. Is what she saying making sense if she's scared about moving here or does it not fit? Unfortunately these circumstances sometimes force us to look at our partners in a light we don't want to and most others don't have to. It's not romantic, but it is smart.



I think its cold feet too. Exactly what I am feeling right now. I was so pre occupied with this visa wait and when my fiancee called me to say that the embassy said that they are done with my case, I freaked out. NOw I wanted a delay to release my visa. Ive become so emotional. I just look at my parents and tears would roll down my cheeks. It was my fiancee who asked if I want to spend the Christmas here and I appreciate him for that. But then again there is no baby involved and he is not sending money to my family so its a different case.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-12 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYeah! K-1 Approved, with child. Now I'm not so sure.
She probably really wants to spend the holidays with you but has guilt feelings leaving her family. She doesn't know when she will be back so she is spending "one last Christmas" with her family. Let's say she made a decision to spend it with you, I don't think she will be completely happy. She may pretend to be but deep inside her she is not because of this guilt feelings and being homesick. Do you want that? Trust me, I spent Christmas in the US last 2006 and its the saddest Christmas Ive ever experienced because that was not I was accustomed to and my family is so far away. You are not really missing much because all a six month old baby does is eat, sleep and coo. You will enjoy your child more when he starts walking, talking and call your name which is one year old onwards. Whats one month GwizCraig? Is this enough reason for you to change your mind about her and the baby? Because I hate to burst your bubbles, this is not the only argument you will ever have with her. There will be more issues and she will never win if you keep on shoving to her face everything you did to help her family. And let me tell you this... THE BEST WAY FOR A FATHER TO LOVE HIS CHILD IS TO LOVE THE CHILD'S MOTHER.


QUOTE (GwizCraig @ Nov 13 2008, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know. I feel compelled to do what is right for my child. This clouds things. I would like to think that we would have naturally fallen in love, but I don't know. I care for her deeply but don't feel that I really know her. We have spoken just about every day and up until today, she kept telling me that she wanted to spend the holidays with me. I know people want to tell me it does not matter. It has always felt so close that we keep holding off on a trip. I give her the choice of if I visit or send her the money that I have saved for a plane ticket. I dare anyone to watch their child grow over a cam and not be upset when you get the opportunity to be together and the person in the way is the one that is supposed to love you. I feel that I have already missed out on too much, her sudden reversal has left me hurt and confused.

QUOTE (diadromous mermaid @ Nov 12 2008, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am not a crow, and not judgmental. I am observant, however. You were friends. Admitted. Then the "act" changed all of that. Why is not possible for you to see that while you accelerated the status of the relationship as a result of that "act" that doesn't mean to say that the committment to be together was borne out of love for one another? So, you admit that you did not expect things to go as they did. In other words, had she not become impregnated, you might not have decided to marry?

QUOTE (GwizCraig @ Nov 12 2008, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Because we met as friends, I was not expecting things to go as they did. She was not my fiancee at the time when this happened you judgemental crow!

QUOTE (diadromous mermaid @ Nov 12 2008, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...And you wonder why she might be having misgivings? You're not committed to her, even though you proclaim you are. Whether she is to you, I don't know. After all, in your first post, you referred to her as a friend, who became impregnated. Not a fiancée, a friend.




Edited by STEPHnRIA, 12 November 2008 - 09:30 PM.

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-12 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYeah! K-1 Approved, with child. Now I'm not so sure.
QUOTE (mich08 @ Nov 13 2008, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Real love is unconditional. Sounds like you think she OWES you something. Nice love. Sounds more like a business negotiation in which case, you definitely should come out on top - but love isn't business, man. Asking a Philipina to be away from her family, let alone move to another country, is big business (I have filipino friends...) - I'm surprised you haven't realized that yet after all your visits. And all you HAVE realized is that YOU feel excluded. Not nice, but if you love the girl #######-for-tat is not the way to approach these problems - she will never be able to repay you for all you've done for her family and if you keep a tally she's gonna lose every argument in the future (if you decide to have a future-right now you're winning so I'd say it's safest for HER if you quit while you're ahead) - your response is probably that you will be happy if she'll just come for Christmas and all will be fine - but your attitude and speech has already betrayed you - if she comes and you marry her, you two will have future arguments - and I feel sorry for her because if she caves to your selfishness now, she'll indeed have to cave in every other argument when out from your argumentary arsenal comes the "$100K/nice house in Arizona/financially supporting half of the Phillipines"...how can she fight that? It's nice that you help/ed her family, but no one forced you to do that, and if you did it for love you WON'T use it as ammunition!!!
You've proven to be a man-sized child pouting because he can't see his child (who won't know the difference between Dec 25 and Jan 25) on one day of the year! Come on! This woman doesn't know when she'll see her family again! (oh, I'm sure you can afford to fly her home once a year, but if YOU won't go there for Christmas I guess you probably won't let her go either...gotta conserve that college fund...) And seriously, what's so bad about celebrating later? The day isn't what matters, it's being together...and one more thing. You seem to think that your money, house, country and stubborn/arrogant/yet-oh-so-generous love is somehow equal to the value of her family and that the two are interchangeable! Ditch the materialistic attitude and stop your double-standard jibberish! (your "#######!" response to "She wants to be with her family for Christmas" is a disgusting hypocritical reaction to you not getting what you want - you feel that YOU being with YOUR child, who doesn't know the difference, is justified, but HER being with HER entire family is worthy of "#######!") If she needs one more Christmas with her fam, give it to her...and use that $100K to have a fine New Year's celebration with her and the baby - and think about how you'd feel if your child grows up, falls in love with a foreigner, decides to move away to another country. Wouldn't you like to have one more Christmas with YOUR child? (when the child is actually old enough to appreciate it) If you really love someone, you'll keep giving....Thank you for suggesting we not bash your fiance but it was completely unnecessary as you've set yourself up as a big enough target.
Tip: Don't flaunt your wealth as reason for your fiance to want to live here or love you. Many people have happy lives without any of that and and your STUFF won't guarantee her any happiness if she leaves her home and family with regrets. This is primarily about you and her, but my mom had guilt about leaving her own family, and it has the potential to destroy a home. Don't let your selfishness do that to your future.

p.s. of course, if she keeps insisting on having the next few holidays with her family, I might assume she's stalling, but at this point her staying for Christmas is completely valid and you just need to suck it up, walk around your big house, browse through your last few paychecks, check out those sunny skies of Arizona and be thankful you aren't the one who has to leave what's most important to them.


Wow Mitch! This is everything I wanted to say! good.gif
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-12 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo-sponsor question
QUOTE (minibadger @ Nov 3 2008, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Nov 3 2008, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The USEM in this post is not in India
The USEM in this post is not in Croatia

USEM = United States Embassy Manila. The allowance of cosponsors for K visas varies by consulate. The consulate in Manila has often refused them.



Wow, that's really stupid. I'm learning more and more that each consulate can pretty much have whatever whacky standards and practices it wants. What a confusing mess. How is anyone supposed to know what to do? =(


They send you a packet for instructions or you check out the US Embassy website in your country or better yet, you call the US Embassy in your country to ask.

And another way, you post a question here in VJ.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 08:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaving younger male fiancee
My fiancee is 24 and Im 33. We seem to fit though. When we go out, I would be the only one who gets carded for alcohol. tongue.gif Maybe becuase he is tall (5'11") and Im short (5'1"). During our interview though, the consul asked how old I was and how old my fiancee was. Then she asked what we have in common. Just be prepared to answer that.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-25 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
Also please see the poverty line guideline.

To make an example, my fiancee is 24 years old. We submitted an Affidavit of Support or I-134. Attached were his tax transcripts for 2007, 1040 2007, W2 2007, recent pay stub, letter of employment. That's it... no bank statement, no land titles, no house title, etc etc...
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-30 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
He was saying that your dad's income is sufficient- above the poverty guideline, then there's no need to show assets like cash in bank and other properties. There are ways to show proof of income in the Affidavit of Support I-134... tax transcripts, 1040, W2, pay stubs or employment letter. That simple.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-11-30 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow bad is this?
My USC fiancee filed K1 petition 7 days after I got my annulment decree.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-12-11 05:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresred flag
I met my fiancee while he was working for my uncle too. I had a hard time during the interview though. Its up to your fiancee to prove bonafide relationship on the day of interview.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-12-17 02:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa delayed
Me too, I find it strange that its a no no to mention kids and work during interview. You are applying for fiancee visa for heaven's sake. Don't you talk about future plans like having kids and money matters before getting married??? I dont believe the consul doesnt want to hear your fiancee wants to work. The consul wants to hear from your fiancee that worse comes to worst, your fiancee will help you with financial matters and not just sit and watch you kill yourself by working for the family or be a public burden. That's all. Just give what they want.

By the way, I put yes on the question if I intend to work on DS156.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2008-12-22 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I have to go through the entire process again?
QUOTE (Chunkybeef @ Feb 13 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi!

First I want to say thank you for this resource and all the help that people give here.

I have filed for my sweetpea's K1 and the I-129F was approved and forward to NVC in Manila. However after getting approved both of us encountered medical issues. She developed a lung infection where we felt it would be better to avoid the medical screening until that was cleared. Naturally this also depleted my savings having to look after both of us (which I am happy to do and I am grateful that we are both are well now). My income is well above the minimum, but again my savings is gone now. I have filed for an extension for the validity of my petition.

My question is, and since there is only 3 weeks left on my approval right now, is should I just resolve that I must start the process all over again? What pitfalls do you guys see with me having to submit again or am I just worrying for nothing?


I wish you have a timeline.

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-02-13 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 VISA "APPROVED" AFTER FRAUD INTERVIEW BUT VERY UPSET WITH CO
frankly speaking, I think the co was emphasizing that you two were so much different especially when it comes to status in life. They are so used to seeing Filipinas marrying older men, or Filipinas from barrios marrying Americans. In short, for them, all Filipinas marrying Americans are just seeking better lives. So your case probably made them so curious.
When I was interviewed, the mean woman co asked me repeatedly how I could afford to go to the US so many times when she can't even do that.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-11-13 05:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 VISA "APPROVED" AFTER FRAUD INTERVIEW BUT VERY UPSET WITH CO
monitored?! for what? whatever!!! They are just scaring you. In the first place, they should be happy that you will be helping their sinking economy! Don't worry, I had a horrible interview too. I have moved on since they gave me the visa but I will never forget...
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-11-12 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow and where can one report marriage fraud?
story is so fake and lame...next topic please.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-12-02 08:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!! Embassy trouble.. What should we do?
QUOTE (DMYERS @ Dec 5 2009, 02:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We have a problem. Our 129F has been approved, and my fiance and I are about to submit our papers to the Embassy (DS-156, I-134, etc...). The poblem is....

The age on her passport is different than the age on her birth certificate. This is to say that over 10 years ago when she was seeking employment abroad the agency she went through knew she was too young to legally be sponsored to work in the country, and so they obtained a passport for her that had her as being 4 years older. So now she is still working in the country and we are about to give our completed paperwork to the Embassy there, but don't know what to do about this situation. Wanting to be completely honest we've only used her real age from the beginning and a copy of her birth certificate is provided to support it. But, her passport still has the wrong age on it.

What con we do? Do you think we should just submit everything we have, wait for the embassy to ask about the descrepancy, and try to explain the situation? Or are we destined for denial because of this? What can we do?? crying.gif



Is your fiancee from Philippines?
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-12-05 01:52:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
QUOTE (ryandgracey @ Dec 27 2009, 05:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
(Belated) Merry Christmas to all!

Hay naku...yan na nga ba ang nangyayari sa naiinip...

Mazzelynn Eve made her debut at 9:52am Eastern of Christmas day smile.gif She weighed in at 8.6 lbs and is 21 inches tall smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif I had one strong contraction around 5am, went to the bathroom at ayun na nga...bloody show. Did not go to the hospital till an hour later when my contractions were 4 mins apart. Am currently still in the hospital recuperating, Maizy is currently seeking Daddy's favor...he just cannot not pick her up the moment she starts to cry. Ayun, first night namin pareho kaming puyat. I swear...pati recovery ko is far different from when i had Alec. Di ako maka-wee-wee after they took out the catheter at nag-spasm yung daanan ng wee-wee ko kaya they had to re-insert another. I've been able to relieve myself since then but the walk to the toilet is somewhat excruciating kasi nag-spasm parin yung pantog ko. They are still observing me kas my hemoglobin dropped from a 10.9 pre-op to a 7.6 post-op. Passed out a lot of blood clots kanina so i am currently awaiting the lab tech who'll be getting another blood sample for another blood count. The baby was observed in the special care nursery for a while kasi sabi malaki sya for her age in weeks. Everything turned out to be fine although they had to test her blood sugar every now and then. She is developing some jaundice on her face already and I would not be surprised if she becomes yellower tomorrow. She is purely breast-fed...nakakatulugan nga lang nya mag-dede. She as passed out meconium 4 times already which is good...needs to make wet diapers now innocent.gif

Ayan...gising na naman yung prinsesa...feeding time again.... star_smile.gif



Congrats Doc Gracey! When I visited this thread three hours ago, I wondered if you gave birth already. hahaha! Congrats again and ang laki nga ng baby mo. star_smile.gif

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-12-26 17:30:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
QUOTE (bmtrrbt @ Dec 19 2009, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (chinese_mutt @ Dec 18 2009, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
bmtrrbt, ang cute cute ng baby mo... hehe.

tanong po, masakit ba mag-breastfeed? Ung nipple ko kasi sensitive minsan kahit konting squeeze lang by hand masakit na sa tingin nyo ba mag-kaka-problema ako?


No, except pag punong-puno na ng gatas. Which is why baby needs to feed every so often, and which is why you may need a breast pump to rid your breasts of all that milk. As for the sensitivity, that is quite normal at the start and at the last trimester of pregnancy.



as of now left and right tumutulo breastmilk ko kaya we'll buy pump kasi sayang din ang gatas...anong pump ba marerecommend ninyo? wala kasi akong kaalam-alam about pump.



Medela ok na brand...electric or manual. Ako manual binili ko kasi mas effective sa akin. Nag rent ako ng electric sa hospital, medela symphony brand nya, di masyado effective.

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-12-18 23:06:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
QUOTE (Shiela-Todd @ Dec 12 2009, 09:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello QUESTION again.

Last week nag pa check up ako.. everything is okey.. but my DR said.. repeat ULTZ ako kasi gusto nya ung high quality ng ULTZ
ung makita ang pictures.. but everything is okey naman daw doon sa ULTZ ko na isa.. I done all my laboratory test .. this coming
tuesday babalik kami para malaman ang result and another ULTZ nga..

My probs ako now.. Nong ni PAPSMER ako.. my dugo na nag labas.. pero spotting lang.. nawala din sya pag ka next day..
tapos this friday and saturday naga spotting naman ako.. pero kunti lang,,, and naga contract ang tummy ko.. d naman masakit,,
ano ba pwde kung gawin??

eh wala namana akong work.. sama2x lang ako sa hubby ko.. d2 me now sa hotel sa michicagan, kasi sa work nya.. pero sa indiana talaga kami.
d kaya na stress ako?? wala me idea bakit naga spot ako.. mag 8 months na tummy ko this end of dec. due date ko JANUARY 27, 2010..

any advice here??

thank u


ganon talaga pag nag papsmear, mag spotting ka kahit di ka buntis kasi na irritate cervix mo. its normal and should stop in 24 hours. ganyan din ako pero eto nanganak na ako to a healthy baby boy. so no worries.

SHIELA


STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-12-12 11:12:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
Evelyn!!! I got the coupons na! Just in time kasi we need to buy formula na. My hubby used it already. Thank you so much!!! God bless!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-12-07 16:05:00
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QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Dec 2 2009, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
evelyn, similac coupons here. sent u pm. thanks!



Hi Ria, sige padala ko sayo yong similac coupons today smile.gif


Evelyn


thank you thank you!

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-12-05 01:34:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
evelyn, similac coupons here. sent u pm. thanks!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-12-02 09:39:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
Hi all!!! So I gave birth yesterday, November 25, 2009 at 8:14am, C-section delivery to a healthy baby boy! He weighed in at 7.54 lbs and measured at 20 1/2 inches long. Everything went ok. Im up and walking around now. So instead of a turkey, we are having a baby for thanksgiving. laughing.gif

Happy Thanksgiving to all!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-11-26 11:50:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
Hello moms and future moms, on my 38th week and my doctor scheduled a c-section delivery on Nov25, a day before thanksgiving.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-11-18 00:16:00
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QUOTE (ryandgracey @ Nov 13 2009, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Question for those na na-CS na: How much was your hospital bill? Anyone who has a 20% co-pay insurance...how much did you shell out? unsure.gif

To those who delivered na: did you select your pedia beforehand? Met with them before birth?


Doc Gracey,

I don't have insurance but they gave me a quote of $17,000. Discounted price na daw yun for c-section kc self pay kami. My doctor gave me a price of $3,000 for all pre natal visits, ultrasound and delivery. I have my own pedia na and I met with her when my son got sick. She was really nice so I asked her if she could be my baby's pedia when I give birth. It's a good thing na she is affiliated with the hospital where Im going to give birth.


On my 37th week and feeling some contractions already!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-11-13 11:08:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
HEY GUYS! im on my 24th week and its going to be another BOY!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-08-14 19:52:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
sad to say, Im missing CHOWKING so much. Yes, the CONGEE, fried chicken and chicken wanton noodles. Buti na lang marunong ko gumawa nun. Pero pano na ang santol??? Gusto ko yung medyo maasim na santol tapos lalagyan ng asin. Waaaaa!!!!!!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-06-01 15:07:00
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QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ May 31 2009, 03:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys! I haven't been here at VJ for a month so I am so happy to be in this thread...

Im on my my 14th week and this pregnancy is easier than my first. I had my prenatal checkup last week and the baby is doing good. Heartbeat is strong nd my due date is on December 7th.



hi ria! i guess a lot of us are having additional tax deductions for the year good.gif I will be going for repeat CS Dec 28th. DEc will be a BIG month for all of us....Christmas, then Alec's 7th birthday on the 26th, baby due on the 28th, our 2nd year anniversary on the 29th then New Year's Eve. Parang one BIG dinner na lang for everything...hehehe. My poor babies...can't have their friends over in the early winter for their birthdays....


I know! IM having another CS too. I gained 10 lbs already and I was craving for Santol and Stephen couldnt find any! Waaaaa!

Anyway...Congrats!

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-05-30 18:10:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
Hey guys! I haven't been here at VJ for a month so I am so happy to be in this thread...

Im on my my 14th week and this pregnancy is easier than my first. I had my prenatal checkup last week and the baby is doing good. Heartbeat is strong nd my due date is on December 7th.
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-05-30 13:30:00
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QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Feb 20 2009, 12:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jamesNrei @ Feb 19 2009, 01:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi to all! biggrin.gif

hmmm updates... I have my SSN now after the delay of my I-94. It was not stapled to my passport when I arrived, so I went to Homeland office to get one for me and my son. So now I have my SSN card we opened a joint bank account yesterday, and like nbfsb I have been reviewing too, I might apply for driver's license once I had my exams done (thanks minang for the tip), and I'm still waiting for my hubby's ITR to complete our AOS papers. So far that's it. I hope all is well with the rest of the gang. wink.gif



WAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! Bat wala pa rin SSN ko? Mag isang buwan na!!!!!!!!!!


Nag-apply ka na ba o kompleto ka ba sa requirements mo? Hindi automatic yan sa K1 holders. Sa CR1/IR1/CR2/IR2 automatic kasi.

See the link for requirements.

http://www.ssa.gov/s...elfres.htm#work



Kuya naman! Syempre nag apply ako. January 22, 2009 ako nag apply. Verify lang daw nila sa DHS status ko. Anong petsa na??? February 23 na po!
STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-02-24 10:41:00
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QUOTE (jeffcloe @ Feb 21 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif
Hi there... How are you all doing? I have been busy since I got here, got married last Feb 14... Now preparing for AOS paperworks... Sorry for not being around but never forget this thread yaaayyyyy.... I am sure no one is on the waiting list anymore yaaayyyy

How are you guys doing?
God Bless you all...
Cloe here...


Naks! Valentines day pa! COngrats!

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-02-24 10:39:00
PhilippinesDV paid in AUGUST, Visa pending as of OCTOBER 7
QUOTE (jamesNrei @ Feb 19 2009, 01:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi to all! biggrin.gif

hmmm updates... I have my SSN now after the delay of my I-94. It was not stapled to my passport when I arrived, so I went to Homeland office to get one for me and my son. So now I have my SSN card we opened a joint bank account yesterday, and like nbfsb I have been reviewing too, I might apply for driver's license once I had my exams done (thanks minang for the tip), and I'm still waiting for my hubby's ITR to complete our AOS papers. So far that's it. I hope all is well with the rest of the gang. wink.gif



WAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! Bat wala pa rin SSN ko? Mag isang buwan na!!!!!!!!!!

STEPHnRIAFemalePhilippines2009-02-19 11:32:00