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Latest post on 23 February 2014 - 21:28
Anyone have any reviews on this school? They are opening a branch in doha and its quite close to my house and I am considering sending my daughter there... Any good? Thanks!
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Latest post on 23 February 2014 - 21:24
I had a natural birth w/o epidural, or any chemicals.... Thanks to Dr. Elsa at city hospital. She is amazing.
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Latest post on 23 February 2014 - 21:11
My daughter has had laser surgery so she has v sensitive skin too. I use bioderma kids for her. They specifically have a physical sunscreen for kids. Alternatively eucerin for kids also is good. Avoid avobenzone, oxybenzone as these mess with the hormonal system of the body.
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Latest post on 23 February 2014 - 21:10
My daughter has had laser surgery so she has v sensitive skin too. I use bioderma kids for her. They specifically have a physical sunscreen for kids. Alternatively eucerin for kids also is good.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 17:57
i just bought one from jarir yday :)
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 17:32
If its 10mins away.. techinically, u just need to leave by 6:55, including buckling up one child into car seat. So if you can manage breakfast and dressing up during 6:30 - 6:55.. I think you can do with waking up at 6:15 and just feeding baby if need be. And then let baby nap with DH till you get back. Or best solution, let DH drop 3yr old to school in morning.. and u pick him up :) Hope it helps.
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 16:57
If u can get Dr. Elsa at city, then i think u need not look further. Do a search for Dr. Elsa and u will see 99.9% of her reveiws are good. Check out my reveiw of her as well :) She rocks! Oh and just fyi, my first was delivered at medcare and second at city.. i wud definitely do my 3rd inshalla with city, or whereever dr elsa is.. wudnt think twice abt that. <em>edited by shaf on 28/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 21:41
I just realised that I can pretty much d/l any of the photos uploaded on Fb and others can d/l my photos also. Any ideas how I can set the privacy settings so that d/l are not possible by others?
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 22:21
haha, 24hrs? Silly as it is, my dh and i bumped into each other when we opened doors from opposite sides... we both had common friends with us that time, and everyone who saw us also saw the stars and hearts that i saw :D I told him the very next day that I would be marrying him... it took him abt 9 months to figure that out tho :) That was abt a decade ago. But alhamdhulilah here we are 2 kids down :)
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 16:41
lol! First pregnancy i cudnt smell anything... but second pregnancy i could smell my feet (which dh cudnt) and for some reason it was always bad smelling... how many times i dettoled my feet, hot water, creams, all of it... had great looking feet, but my nose wudnt agree. Thankfully (or unthankfully) i cant smell them now, now that dd is 7monhts old, and it shows at the state my poor feet are in. :)
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 16:38
when she starts to lose weight.. :) My DS goes on strikes too... sometimes upto 2 weeks heck! my 7month old went on a nursing strike last month for 2 days! Dont worry! As long she she doesnt lose weight, look dehydrated/malnourished, its alright.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 16:30
Thanks! I will check them out! :)
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 21:42
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 12:55
I would say it is not possible, unless your cycles are highly irregular. Actually my periods were v regular but my cycles were totally off the chart.. ovulation dates dont fall exactly on the 14th day.. So, op, yes, its quite possible. Buy urself a home pregnancy test and verify :) Good luck!! :)
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 22:09
alternatively you can hire a postnatal doula, or even get a friend with kids to show u what to do :)
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 17:51
Cream cheese + corn flakes on sliced bread Chicken and cucumber sandwhich chicken nuggets pasta with cream cheese n peas or tomato sauce weetabix minis - the choco one :D
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 14:38
The font is so hard on the eyes that t is giving me a headache.. agree... but overal it looks cool! :)
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 17:58
Karama Ayurvedic Centre.. u shud find contact details if u google it. And there is one in Hana Centre, Satwa.. cant remember the name but its on the top floor.
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 11:49
Maybe u can wake 15-30mins earlier and finish ur shower and dressing up and then just the rest of time before leaving home with DD... maybe she just want a slightly longer cuddle? Or maybe she just wants to smell u longer... :) Whatever it is, just remember its not forever.. :) Ignoring a crying child... well different ppl different thoughts.. but she is only got u to turn to when she is sad or uncomfortable... :)
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 21:06
Actually you should get the gel/ointment type lubricant for the eyes. Just ask any pharmacist. The gel types are v thick and really help in keeping eyes moist. Best to be applied at night before bed cos it does make the vision blurry for a bit cos of the thicknes.. but v v soothing. Unfortunately I dont have a tube right now, else i would've given u the name. Use drops for mornings.
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 18:28
Hi, Where do i get argan oil? yes where???
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 22:16
it doesnt matter if u r arab or not... u just need to be muslim. Most mosques have a section for women... just follow where the women go. What u do in the mosque.. well u do salat as per the imam. If its v difficult for u to fo qiyam ul layl, u can do it at home u know. Just wake an hour before fajr and do 2 rakats.. its sufficient really. The lots of dua, read the quran. Its between u and Allah really.. :)
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 20:44
I know wat u mean.. i hate them ****** vaginal scans and have refused them ever! As hello again kitty says, refuse anything that u are uncomfortable with.. no doctor has a right to force u to do what they want.. internal scans, pelvic exams, etc etc... nothing needs to be stuck in there for a check up! So many lovely doulas in dubai, Elizebath bain, silvia winkler, andrea guy, do a search for any of the names and u shud be able to find contact info.. al highly recommend! Oh and I highly recommend Dr. Elsa at city hospital. She definitely doesnt force u to do anything u dont want to, unless u or the baby;s life is in danger. <em>edited by shaf on 22/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 19 August 2011 - 23:34
i know what u mean.. when we go back home, at 4pm we are like Oh its only 4 pm long way to go... over here t 4:pm, its like what? its already 4? :) And funny thing is things still happen late in the evening in dxb unlike back home!
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Latest post on 19 August 2011 - 14:38
1 - Its my home and I miss it like crazy (living in another place now :( and no i am not emarati) 2 - The shininess of everything - the malls, mall bathrooms, the cars, the roads when the lights are up 3 - Everything is so near, almost every residential area has a large mall, clinic etc 4 - Foods from all over the world 5 - Sales staff, etc are polite (pomegranate - come to doha if u think pp in xb are rude) 6 - Shk zayed road - without the traffic - every where is so easily accesible thanks to it 7 - Culture - When u go out, its harder to find emaratis these days! 8 - Even in the crazy heats of july/august u can find a place to go and cool down indoors 9 - Lots of places for kiddies entertainment - pretty much all ages from 2 and above - especially good if u have children 10 - Shk Mo - I love the man.. he has made dubai what it is and it rocks! Every country has its negatives and so does dubai, but having been there for 3 decades, no other country in the world has achieved what dxb has in that short a time! He is the only ruler who i know of who you can actually spot driving his own car, or maybe even at the mall! :) He rules!
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 22:55
Elsa rocks!!!! I wanted to deliver on hands and knees and she agreed to without fuss. And i did deliver on hands and knees. :) I had said I dont want any chemicals and that also I got. I am terrified of the canula and of stitches and she dint give me either. At 4am in the morning she actually remembered that I dint want the umblical cord to be cut unti it stopped pulsating and she stopped the nurse from cutting the cord till then. She did not let the baby be taken away from me and when I wouldnt turn she insisted that i turn onto my back and hold the baby in all its much and glory! I love her!!
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 21:00
Hi Shaf, Yeah, the guy in the shop said it was "designer". I dont really know how you tell the difference tho to be honest! It was a beautiful outfit but I was a bit surprised at the price as i didnt think there was that much embroidery on it. Well.. if u dont know the designer, it doesnt make much sense does it? :) If u hunt around, I am sure you can get a fab outfit for max AED 700.. and I mean really fab with all the bling and all. Look into the alleyways.. they have gorgeous stuff in terrible looking shops.
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 17:50
http://shafnaameenphotography.weebly.com I havent started in Doha yet, but plan to shortly around October.. let me know if you are interested :)
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 17:22
Call the cops for starters??? In fact u should definitely inform them about what happened and also the apartment authorities, watchman etc.
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 17:21
Um.. at AED1200, its supposed to be super bling outfit.. And if its not silk, what is the 1200 for? Is it designer stuff?
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Latest post on 13 August 2011 - 16:39
Sure! In fact he went on a guys weekend last year and this year i am off to amsterdam with my friends. It is understood that we dont go for holidays with ppl of the opposite gender. Plus, i think its good for both of us to have a break once a year for a week.. cos even when u go on holiday as a family, as lovely as it is, u still do have to change the diapers and give tiny pp a bath and stuff! :)
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Latest post on 12 August 2011 - 19:01
at c4 ask for birbir.
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Latest post on 12 August 2011 - 12:58
Not sure how old ur baby is, but u can ask the doc about otrivin for children. I used it at night for my 5 month old before bed. It helped.
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 23:38
His hair wasn't that long. It was neat. My MIL now thinks that it would be better for us only to call once a week as the kids were upset and cried after we skyped last night. My daughter actually had her bags packed and wanted to come home Why exactly are they still there? You son just had a traumatic haircut. Your daughter has packed her bags. Seriously, what are u waiting for? Loving grandparents or not, when your kids want to come home, they need to come home. And once a week to talk to the kids who are 4 & 6?? Is she for real??
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 20:08
Yes, they do, in Qatar. But Paypal doesnt allow money transfers to bank accounts in Qatar apparently.
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 13:01
ha! My 27months old cant self soothe yet!!
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 22:19
I read this book that really disturbed me. It was about a child who was born with a medical condition that left her dependent on a carer forever. The story dealt with the mother;s emotions, how it feels, etc etc and a legal case on wrongful birth. Anyways, long story short, i wanted to know what real mothers thought. So please note, my aim is not to offend anyone, so if i type out the question wrongly, forgive me. I know once a child is born, disabled or not, we cant stop loving them. But I just want to know, if you knew your child had a disability/special need/handicap, a severe one that would require the child to need special care for the rest of her life, early death, etc.. would you abort it? I mean, if you already knew when the child was in the womb that there is a problem, would u go ahead and have it? Considering also, that you already have one or more other kids. Oh and the book i read was "Handle With Care" Jodi Picoult.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 22:14
Anybody know for sure? Gyne said to go in and see doc, they will list it as something wrong and not an elective procedure and then they can do it. My DH had his done in Abu Dhabi - surgeon did it with local anesthetic at his practice with his nurse as he could record it as a hydroceles (not sure of spelling sorry) and as there was no hospital staff to say otherwise it was paid by our insurance. DH wasn't too keen on the local but he said he felt no pain and he was given lots of medication to take home - he recovered quickly and no more babies - we have 11 children and he didn't want a dozen ! Good luck and I'm sure you will find a doctor otherwise repost and I will give you our Drs number :) Just one Q: what car do you guys own? 11 kids.. thats like my dream!!!! :) Lucky u!
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 13:03
how interesting... forcing women to unveil their faces isnt a violation, but ohmigod dont take away the satellite! yup! world is definitely lost it :)
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 12:27
M&S and Debenhams. I think m&s are the best... i have been in thier nursing bras since 2009... unfortunately they dont ever change thier designs, so it is v boring.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 12:26
Not sure if it will make u feel any better.. but with i did take anti histamines and paracetamols during pregnancy 1... outcome: perfect baby boy For my second pregnancy i dint take a single med, dint even have fizzy drinks.. outcome: perfect little girl, but she does have a slight medical condition. So u figure the math :) Its entirely upto god/nature what we r given.. we just pray for the best :)
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 12:21
CEE was perfect! Thanks!!! :)
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 13:33
another AA fan shaf! I'm enjoying the war she raging with Tizze Hall!! I cannot believe that woman has been published!! oops! sorry! no idea who analytical armadillo is... i just thot this particular letter/article was brilliant! :) I just hope it opens some eyes :)
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 00:22
The doulas havent prolly replied cos its summer and most mayb out of the country. But I think Elizabeth Bain os Dubai Doulas is in town and she is excellent. Sylvia Winkler also superb, but i am not sure if she is in town for the summer. I am sure you will be able to catch many more of them from september on. Good luck with your birth! The doula ladies are simply so amazing and lovely! :)
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 19:56
DEFINITELY go for cloud 9's. I still have GHDs in working order, buy my sister bought me a pair of C9's for my birthday almost a year ago, and I absolutely love them, wouldn't use the GHDs anymore (although I've heard they've been improving them to compete with the C9's but they're still not as good) Tell me, what is SO GOOD about them? I am really really tempted to buy one.. but its really expensive! 700 for a straightener? WHat can it do that my babyliss straightener cant do? :)
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 19:51
Legally u are not allowed to eat, but hey! if u are going to faint, i dont think anyone, including the police are going to arrest u for the same. As long as you arent sitting in the middle of the road eating a double beefburger, fries and milkshake and waving at everyone, i think you should be fine to take a quick bite every now and then :) And if u get stopped, just tell them u are pregnant.. a fasting cop cant really arrest a pregnant woman can he? :D
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 19:40
is there a difference between vegetable shortening and "regular shortening"? Sorry.. not much of a cook. Anyways. Mazola's regular shortening is available at lulu and family.
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 21:52
MAC.. they have a v light tinted moisturizer.
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 21:50
um... i have a 6ft wide one inside my house.
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 21:43
my DD is 5.5 months old today.. and i just started her vaccinations 2 weeks back. She was not given rotavirus because after 4-5 months apparently there is no point in giving it. Eitherways i am glad, i dint want her to take it.
 
 
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