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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 15:42

Hi is there a thread for this?

I'm 15 weeks preg with twins, baby 2 and 3...bit if a shock but we're getiing used to the idea.

Wanted to know what groups are avail for mums of multiples in Dubai.

Thanks!

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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 15:24

I have bought hardly anything, just basics - cots, twin buggy, changing table, twin bf pillow, arms reach co sleeper, breast pump, few clothes and some nursery bits and bobs. We have heard from so many people not to go in and buy everything all at once and to wait for a lot of the things until they re born as a lot of the things people never use and are a waste of money..we are also waiting to see what size they are when they are born before we buy too many clothes so have a few of each size to see then hubby will go down to MC and stock up later...thought bouncers and all toy things to try and get second hand, having twins is not cheap! We need to get so much more like car seats, isofix, bedding, steralizers, bottles etc.. We are having two fraternal boys, do you know what you are having? That sounds great regarding the insurance! Its good that you can get the cover after you have got pregnant too :) so if you can get it then definately go for it as it will cover you for the NICU too which is important.

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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 14:48

Hi Ladies, It is not allowed to organise meet ups through this information board for various reasons but we recommend you to arrange to come to one of our many Mums & Bumps hosted meetings... all details are under Mums Groups on the Events page http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_events_whats_on.aspx Look forward to seeing you there! EW Admin

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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 14:32

hi ladies! have you guys started buying stuff? anyone find out what they are having? Re: Adnic, i did finally hear from them and they offered be a premium of 35k plus 5k for hubby and 3k for son. but they will cover pregnancy from now and delivery and even the twin pregnancy so i think we are going to go for it, god forbid i have to go into nicu for the twinkies im sure our bill would be much more than that! they will cover nicu charges aslong as i apply for babies within 30 days of them being born. and plus i'm covered for the year! my premium might be a bit higher since i have a pre existing condition but i would deff reccomend who ever doesnt have ins try them out! it might work out cheaper in the end!

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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 18:01

Hi Ladies, I have heard fab things about Latifya, if you dont have insurance then I would go with them, they have a great NICU so if (God Forbid) there are any problems, they will be able to cater for it, you have to register and deliver there to have the priority for the NICU as we went down just to register and they said that we had to do the whole package to be entitled to use it. I also had a friend that delivered there years ago with a singleton and she had no problems. :) I saw the Dr today, still have placenta previa so definitely a c-section for me, gave me the steroid shot for the baby too, just counting down the days to maternity leave now.. Hope everyone is doing well.. Heard heartburn means the babies will have lots of hair, if thats the case mine are gonna come out with dreadlocks ..lol :) xxx

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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 21:27

Hi all! I'm 16 weeks today! We're in process of getting gov health card and most prob will go to latifa. After moving hosps mid labour with dd1 I just want to be in the right place, also having given birth in the UK I'm not used to the set up here so not too concerned about knowing my doc as ling as they know what they're doing I'm happy. Cost is also a consideration but not the be all and end all. So delighted to hear such positives about latifa! Going through a crisis of confidence at mo!! Hope you are all keeping well and taking it easy when you can xxx

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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 20:01

Congratulations! Delivered our two sets of twins (many years ago now) at Al Wasl..... Now Latifa. Would recommend it to this day regarding high risk or multiple birth deliveries. First set (identical) born at 32 weeks naturally..... Well after a 42 hour labour!!!! And second set (fraternal) born at 37 weeks by emergency unplanned c- section. Have had numerous double pushchairs, prams and buggies through both sets. Even opting for single ones at one point too..... Pros and cons for all. So it will just be down to personal preferences, width, storability and fold ability too while holding two babies too. Bouncy seats were invaluable. Heart burn a nightmare which after reading your post brings back memories of the smell of it to this day..... Which soon turned to gripe water and infacol smells instead:)

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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 16:50

I'm 19w 1 day How far along are you guys? We should meet! What areas do you live in I'm by Arabian ranches

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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 16:45

Hi Sada, Congratulations to you!! :) how are you feeling? are you far along.. Gillianna regarding the buggies, we also have bought the Cify Double Stroller 2012, the reviews are amazing, we got the side by side one, they are not that wide at all and has peep holes to look at the babies, and very light, the best thing is how they fold up, I could do it with one hand in the shop, we got ours in UK and asking FIL to bring it out for us. My friend has the single one and swears by it :) xxx

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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 14:07

Hi ladies hope your well, I'm also expecting twins Due march 3rd but guessing they will come sometime in feb! How are you ladies doing? I'm also having insurance issues as dh is not covered We have applied to Adnic as they are the only ones who cover maternity after already pregnant waiting to hear back on quote If all goes well would like to city Otherwise if premium too high will register with Latifa This is Los my baby 2. & 3 I have a 4 year old son

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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 11:12

Hey Cecile sounds great. I have a voucher for a free session that I got at a mamavents event and have a friend who really recommended her too. It's so different here from UK with regards to midwives...while I never had a specific one having them come to house after birth was really helpful. I've heard of the gina ford approach and It's def good to get ideas but you'll know what suits you and what won't, a mummy's instinct is a great one too! No I'm not working which I'm v glad of! I loved being on mat leave with the dd was a lovely exciting time! Been looking at prams, had a slight obsession first time around so would like to get it right first time this time! Was looking at city jogger select, I think that's the name. But not sure whether to go tandem or side by side. Tandem more practical I guess but don't know if I like idea of not being able to see them both!! Will look into it further. We're not covered through my dh's work as we were 4 weeks too early to be fully covered. So we have to pay it all either upfront or work pays and we pay back over time. Trying to look at packages for twin delivery. Dr Elsa has been recommended ad her husband works at our drs clinic. We need to make a decision asap! Can go to latifa but we(d pay all now so trying to work out which way round is best.... I've run out if the malox, have just sent dh for more. Thunk your dh right about the sambuca smell! Best go and change a stinky nappy....the joys! Xxx

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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 10:37

Hiya, Yep Gina Ford, just lots of routine stuff, everything from what to buy to feeding to crying, she is quite military with her approach, so I dont think that we can stick to it like that but will take what we need from the book, we are also seeing Cecile the midwife for antenatal classes, two sessions before and three afterwards at the house. She is also very good, had the first session on general baby stuff last night and we learnt loads, she is a very warm, motherly lady that you can call at all hours for help, that is what we liked, our twins are our first thats why we need it, but you will be different as you have the experience already :) Yep we are looking to get a lot of stuff second hand too, I dont see anything wrong with that, the main things like buggy (from UK) and cots (mothercare) we have bought new, but other stuff we have got second hand and gyms, bouncers, isofix gonna try second hand too, as everything is so expensive, especially with twins :) I heard also Amazon is the best for toys as much cheaper than here, also babyshop a lot cheaper than M&P and Mothercare for stuff. Yep the scans are amazing arent they, we had our big one at 20 weeks with N9 Medical, was a 4D one, amazing, regarding doctors, we would recommend Dr Elsa at City, she specialises in high risk pregnancies, City have an excellent rep too, what insurance company are you going with, again would highly recommend Daman, they have been excellent. Good you are feeling ok, and not too sick..heartburn is horrible, I am sitting at my desk glugging back the Gaviscon as we speak, my husband says it smells like sambuca, thats the nearest im gonna get to that right now..lol! Are you working? I finish in a couple of weeks, cannot wait :) xxx edited by Mummabear on 07/10/2012 <em>edited by Mummabear on 07/10/2012</em>

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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 14:47

Hey I've not bought too much yet. Only moved here in jan and sold everything of my dds before leaving so need to start from scratch! so far I have one swinging crib, keeping an eye on dubizzle though, so over prices for things here compared to UK. Do you have any other kids? We are yet to get a doc....long story re medical insurance but hopefully get something sorted in next week. Just being going to clinic for routine ante natal appointments. Went to fetal medicine for scan, pretty amazing, although nearly fell off bed when sonographer told us it was 2! I've not been sick last few days bit know from past experience this might not last! Heartburn a killer too...on malox which is disgusting! Will def look for book, anything useful! Xxx

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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 13:24

Yep I would send a message again to them for sure as worth being on there. I know very exciting having twins, have you bought anything, we still have so much stuff to buy :) feeling good, just tired and heartburn, had the worst ms for 4.5 months, so glad that is over...how are you feeling so far? Which doctor are you using? We just got the Gina ford for twins book, very helpfull, I would recommend it! MB xxx

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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 22:57

Hey Thanks for replying mummabear! I requested to join this group a few weeks ago but not heard anything yet, might try a mess! We don't know what we're having yet, but will find out soon! Congrats to you too! How are you feeling? It's all a bit scary and exciting all at once!

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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 17:31

Hi Gillian, Congratulations on your pregnancy with twins!! :) I am also 26 + 3 pregnant with twins :) There is a fabulous group called TTOM on facebook that is a closed group, thre are lots of tips on there. Think you can do a search for the group then send a message to join. Do you know what you are having yet? All very exciting xxxx

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