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Latest post on 11 February 2014 - 11:23
It was at mirdif mall Hun, and think they had it at Dubai mall branch too but this was a few months ago. Are you struggling to find it? Anywhere that does medela pumps stuff should have it, like babyshop too I guess? Will keep an eye out if ur getting stuck. M
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Latest post on 11 February 2014 - 10:23
Hi Bellauk, My closest friend used lanisoh (she's in the uk) and I used medela and we concluded they're equally as good and is effectively the same product since there's only one ingredient:) I got medela purelan100 at mothercare in Dubai -easily avail and def does the job. Just a tip, use it before you need to, rather than after you're already sore. All the best and enjoy it-magical times ahead!:) Max
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Latest post on 09 December 2013 - 18:18
Ahhh not failed, just each of us has a different set of challenges Hun! Lol! Can you slowly introduce small, then larger lumps into his very very very favourite food? Banana or peaches maybe? What does he really love to eat so much he's ready to tear the bowl out of your hands?!! The lumps may bypass the urgency to eat favourite food! I'd say chopped soft fruit into yoghurt but remember you said you wanted to not add dairy, so maybe just lumpy fruit purée? It'll happen with time, I'm sure you won't be packing a straw with his lunch for school;)
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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 20:06
Yeah all the meats/fish are fresh and steamed straight away, then I freeze it....then defrost and warm as required. I sometimes add flavour like a pinch of cumin powder or garlic, maybe a soft herb stirred in and then will add 2-3 veg cubes....so tdy was salmon with squash, peas and mash, yest was pork with cabbage, apple, sweet potato and thyme. I think you're right, all the recipes can be adapted to how you like them and if you want it creamier without adding milk, you could add a tiny bit of mash/baby rice maybe? I don't always purée completely, I add shelled peas/mashed beans etc for texture. Like you I'm not keen on adding lots of cheesy sauce to everything, so I use water or formula or add in carrots/onions/celery/leeks as a stock. Happy munching!:) sure he'll be fit and strong whatever you feed him:)
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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 08:53
Hi Mols! Here's what I've tried and ended up doing...might give you some ideas maybe..? I do like karmels ideas but I find a lot of recipes (esp first foods) has high sugar fruit in it. I do like to give fruit for dessert or with breakfast but wanted my lil man to enjoy savoury too. I have steamed cod/salmon/chicken/pork into cubes and lots of different veg and then I play mix and match. I also make everyone spaghetti bolognese/fish pie/casseroles/mixed bean hotpot/ lentil curry and then add some baby rice/mashed sweet potato/potato/cauli/parsnip/ etc if I want to 'lessen the taste'....all of which have no salt or milk? Then i add milk/salt to rest after tsking out my son's portions (leaving a couple of freezer portions too). It depends if you tend to cook family meals-I don't have much time but like to cook so I tend to think about how to adapt my dishes (mainly one pot casserole style) to accommodate the 'baby rules' then add in formula only if I need milk in it. On the days our meals may not suit (a spicy chilli or take away days, for example), I turn to my freezer stocks. Does that help at all? Or did it not answer what you were thinking? <em>edited by maxmistry on 05/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 November 2013 - 08:08
Hi French nath, hope your little one settles ok to the food-let me know how you get on. :)
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Latest post on 24 November 2013 - 08:04
Thank you! I feel so out of touch so great-dark vertical lines and oh yeah, body suit sounds like a really good idea:D Does the baby chub really come off easier? I'd better crack on getting it shifted then before it becomes too late. I'm only on one night BF.... Lol long cardigan and blanket...now that sounds great....maybe I should get a mum and baby matching onesie-lol! Thank you everyone, really appreciated-gonna try and lose a couple of pounds then hit the shops before the trip:) Max
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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 21:01
Ahh it can be a worry....are his nappies showing signs of 'solids' coming through? When I first started my boy on solids his first night was similar to yours but that's because the food hasn't 'passed through' him so I think he felt a few gripes. Gripe water did help the night discomfort but it was only one night. After he had his first full nappy the rest of his foods caused no probs. Only a suggestion, maybe not try carrot as first food as it is slow to digest (I did the same with carrot as first food but in hindsight, maybe parsnip/pumpkin/squash etc might digest more easily). I would suggest not to give too much food to start, and slowly build up over a few days? Also I gave food at 11am so it gave him plenty of hrs to move it through his tummy....not sure when you'd been giving food? Good luck, it may not be related to food at all;) <em>edited by maxmistry on 21/11/2013</em>
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 13:57
Hi Hun-plenty of options (EW coffee mornings) but whereabouts do you live?
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 13:49
Know the feeling! My darling boy absolutely loved balloons so we used to attach one while he lay on a mat or in the bouncer (using a wrist rattle) to an arm or leg ...10mins each limb gave us time to go to the loo/shovel food at a little less than breakneck speed lol and he would happily kick around. It's a cheap but fab toy but just gotta keep an eye baby as its got a cord. Other options, though my boy slept in the Moses basket in our room, he would spend 10mins watching the mobile in his cot...and it's a safe place to leave him while I showered. He also liked books that had striking shapes/black on white pictures....hope that helps
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Latest post on 14 September 2013 - 10:47
Aww try not to get yourself down, I totally sympathise...my milk didn't come through til day 6 so I was forced to watch (through tears!) as nurses started to formula feed and cuddle my newborn. I then had to formula at home but milk eventually came in and slowly increased and bubs was finally on just one top up formula before bed from hubby (he wanted to stay involved and bubs is sooo hungry anyway!). My boy is now 5months and I still have some low milk times (totm) which is so frustrating but we soldier on and milk does come back. (Ps I had blisters/thrush in boob recently, bless ya, it's so painful and awful! Hope you've got cream etc and it will clear. At least I had a few months good feeding before it happened but you're getting it straight away. Are you using good breastfeeding pads in the bra? Even if low supply, keep some in - I used J&J). You're really early days and with hormones, it's easy to beat yourself up but just think that as long as bubs puts on weight, there's no problem. If you don't put pressure on yourself then urmilk will come, so relax. The advise to keep pumping is good, but also every hr or so during the day, just keep putting baby on each boob to feed/comfort and enjoy the feeling of closeness-it's not all about food, then top up with formula if bubs wants more...it'll help your hormones to feel bubs sucking and hopefully help you relax. My friend used to feed her baby for an hr each time...don't pressure yourself into feeding times etc...every mum and baby have their own path to find. My other friend said after 6wks of stressing trying to BF she resigned to formula then wondered in hindsight why she had worried so much. Really feel for you, but try and put aside your stress, ignore unhelpful comments and try and see your formula feeding bubs isn't detrimental but just support for you. Rest lots, eat and drink well and smile! Oh whether it's just in my head, a big slice of peanut butter caramel cheesecake (my treat after gest diabetes!) was a treat a friend bought me at Starbucks and the milk came in lots after that-lol, worth a try! There's other milk increasing herbs like fennel/fenugreek tea but as you're only just getting your milk thru and a new mum, would wait to see how your body sorts itself. You're doing a fabulous job Hun, enjoy the cuddles:) <em>edited by maxmistry on 14/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 17:18
Hi-I'm a Brit and asked a similar question to my ped as the uk gives meningitis c early and it's late here. He said that the men-c is very rare here so not a concern, the other meningitis jab is more important but it's cant be given to the very young. Does that help at all?
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 16:42
Hi I agree with kts, it's surprising the behaviour of my mog-when we got him from the RSPCA they said we were best to not have kids or other pets...which we didn't at the time. 7 yrs later and my mog has adapted to both another cat and a baby well. Was aloof at the beginning but is happy for my boy to grab handfuls of fur and tug now. I think it's because mog gets a fuss every time he's good in the presence of our bubs. I hope the net reference below at bsafe helps-realistically the cats will only go near the net a couple of times before realizing its not stable and move away. Like us, before having babies we were adamant to get the net but it's not really used as we keep the cats out. Similarly, I felt more guilty about keeping mog out of our room but pets adapt easily and yes, probably prefer getting a good nights rest! Good luck ladies and babies! Cuddles to the mogs:)
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 13:48
Hi-quick update, no nets at toys r us Times Square but bsafe at Times Square has a cot net for insects which would probably work just the same? It's 100aed.
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 21:49
I agree exhale prenatal Pilates is fab, I preferred it to yoga. I went to motor city but the same teacher is at jbr but I don't know about parking. It's easy in motor city though and the teach (Heba) uses the Pilates reformer. Heba is awesome! All the best:) <em>edited by maxmistry on 30/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 21:38
Hi johjoh Congrats! We had a similar thought-foil seemed impractical after baby would arrive so we brought back a cat net from uk...I have def seen them here in Dubai but trying to remember where....think it was baby shop? Or maybe B-safe in Times Square? Or babies r us? Urgh sorry it will come back t me and I'll repost. Realistically we use our net if we're going to not use the cot f a while but want it ready (ie cot with net in nursery, while bubs slept with us in the Moses basket in our room) or when we are on hols. But month before bubs arrived we had to keep our (very spoilt) mog out of our room to get used to it and keep him out now baby has arrived unless I'm in the bedroom getting ready or getting up. Bubs arrived half the weight of our mog so though we hoped that mog and baby would be safe together, we couldn't risk it. Mog showed little interest with baby but kept sitting in the bouncer/on playmat/carseat/buggy/on baby blankets etc nd covering stuff in fur so every night we put cushions on stuff to stop bubs clothes and body being furry every time he's touching anything. Now bubs is in his cot in our room, like us it's unlikely that you'll put the net on between feeds/nappy changes/cries for a cuddles in the night so it'll be left off as you'll be knackered. Though I felt guilty at first of our poor mog being chucked out each night, I started each morning feed/getting up with letting mog in during the feed/getting up and giving him a few treats, and he's adjusted well:) good luck and will let you know when I remember for definite where to get the net.
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 07:21
Hi cherryblossom7 Haven't heard of motilion sorry but agree that a fennel tea with fenugreek really works-I make my own and one cup a day levels out my milk nicely which can keep up with my boy's demands. I disagree that it's just down to latching on-but it's worth checking with dr....though my friend went to dr Delphine and she was prescribed the fenugreek and fennel by her too. My milk supply was slow to start due to an emergency c-sect and had been erratic for 12wks til it settled after I used my 'home brew'! Mine still fluctuates a little but can be my hormones/very overtired/trying to keep up with growth spurts/worrying about low milk etc as my boy can get very hungry! Try and stay positive and take it from someone that knows how you feel as have been in a similar position for 5months, it does come back as quickly as it goes and even if the tea has a placebo effect, so what? You get your pammies (Pamela anderson-lol!!) back:) all the best Hun
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Latest post on 24 August 2013 - 10:42
Hi lovely April ladies with bouncing babies! Hope you're back from a great summer break if you've been away and battled the flights/airports with buggys/bottles/boobs and baby sick...4-5 months are flying by! Hope you're all well-how are you getting on? Comparing photos of newborn Lewis to 20wks Lewis is shocking-who stole my tiny baby?!! He's gorgeously giggly/rolly polly/happy/shrieking little boy so I'm very happy...though he could do with a lesson in sleeping through the night!;) Stay in touch ladies, would love to still meet up!
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Latest post on 24 August 2013 - 10:32
Yep, just uses the camera on the devices, no need to buy anything but the app. If its your own iPad/iPhone with same apps, you only buy it once. But my husband can connect his iPhone to my old iPhone too but he had to buy the app again for his iphone...if you get what I mean. It's still a cheap but v good solution:) Hi-we bought the ibaby and though my darling boy is 20wks, we still haven't set it up! He sleeps in a cot in our room so we don't use it in the night. During the day I found a fantastic app on my iPhone called baby monitor. It doesn't eat battery life, it gives audio and video, has a microphone to talk to baby if youre not there, works through wireless and 3G when our of wireless range, and cheap at £2.50GBP! You need two iphone/iPad to work as a baby station and one as a parent station. I had an old iPhone 3G that I leave with my boy, and I carry my iPhone with me. Just a suggestion if you have a few apple devices-this is fantastic and I doubt we will use the ibaby! Maybe when we move my little man to his nursery? Hmmm maybe... Thanks for the suggestion, will try it when baby girl appears.... So I just set up the Ipad cam and then connect it to the i-phone with the app right? No need for a webcam?
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Latest post on 24 August 2013 - 10:25
Hi-in delivery at American, I asked for a Swiss ball which I got, and they put me on wireless sensors (had high BP) so I could wander around the room and bathroom in various positions. The sensors do lose signal in the bathroom but connected when I came back and it's no problem. Free to eat/walk/shower etc They did run low on pillows at AH (I was using 4 though!) so worth having extra in the back of the car so you can kneel on the floor etc and use on the bed etc t get (relatively) comfortable. The midwives were fab and very flexible on whatever I wanted to do and quick to respond. I would suggest the antenatal course as it'll ease your mind on concerns (same concerns I had-I'd heard all sorts and was equally worried!).
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Latest post on 24 August 2013 - 10:13
Hi-I had GD and was delivering at American hospital-though I was told we wouldn't wait past 38wks in case baby got too large, I only made it to 37wks due to high BP and was induced-my boy arrived 2.84kg so had I have gone full term I doubt he'd have been a chunky monkey!:) Look frwd to a treat after the birth, and a 15min walk after a meal tends to control a fairly good diet-which in turn, doesn't have the baby growing too big. You'll be fine, try not to worry about the size, and enjoy your pregnancy:) wishing you a great 3rd tri x
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Latest post on 24 August 2013 - 10:05
Same as chuckyducky-I had a different doc to Alenka but great experience until entering recovery....then got so annoyed with aftercare nurses.....I had an emergency c-sect but after 3nights on 4th night they insisted I stayed and I yelled/cried/threw out all the staff frm entering my room in a post baby meltdown and threatened to leave there and then with my baby-hehee! My friend had dr raj and was happy but depends on the person...my friend would have preferred more interaction frm dr raj, but that's down to the individual. All the best:)
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Latest post on 24 August 2013 - 09:56
Hi-we bought the ibaby and though my darling boy is 20wks, we still haven't set it up! He sleeps in a cot in our room so we don't use it in the night. During the day I found a fantastic app on my iPhone called baby monitor. It doesn't eat battery life, it gives audio and video, has a microphone to talk to baby if youre not there, works through wireless and 3G when our of wireless range, and cheap at £2.50GBP! You need two iphone/iPad to work as a baby station and one as a parent station. I had an old iPhone 3G that I leave with my boy, and I carry my iPhone with me. Just a suggestion if you have a few apple devices-this is fantastic and I doubt we will use the ibaby! Maybe when we move my little man to his nursery? Hmmm maybe...
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 19:42
Hi everyone, Thanks so much for all the advice, thoughts and ideas! Since I'd posted, we've had to get rid of all of my gorgeous boy's wardrobe and get a whole new set of clothes as he's grown so fast in 5 days so think we're definitely in the 12week growth spurt...which in some ways is a relief as it means that its hopefully got an end! He still wakes for feeds at 2am,5am, 8am and 11am...though I know 11pm to sleep is late, he's been awake and playing in the womb 8-11pm and continued to do it after birth! He does doze sometimes on us but if we try and put him down during this the evening, his eyes ping open and he's up! As he can be colicky too in the evenings, we tend to have more sleep in the morning rather than evenings. Its great to hear all the different thoughts on his eating - I'm going to try and ride out what seems to be a growth spurt. Luckily I'm not working so can afford to have a nap in the afternoon and fit around him. I think I've read some great ideas, especially elongating his gap between feeds by 15mins over a few days to stretch him out a bit...the difference between baby led and him calling all the shots - lol! My husband also wants to start him on some more solid food earlier than 6 months, which I will consider but for now I'll try and do it with breastfeeding and the evening formula top up. Nappis - I make my own fennel/fenugreek tea but I heard you can buy sachets of it at the organic cafe (Dubai mall/greens/ SZR?). If you message me, I can tell you how I make mine otherwise the sachets and/or fenugreek supplements from the pharmacy would be easy option too. Bubble-trouble - thanks for the baby rice recipe - will definitely try that when he does start weaning as its all things I already have! Daza - completely know your feeling...3 seconds during cooking a meal...its been a real task to do anything....my house looks and feels a mess! Very true point about happy mum/happy baby:) Regarding the heat/aircon...do you give LO water at all? I haven't and didn't want to as I'd rather he had breastmilk but Dubai is sooo hot that he does he really hot in the car. Hot Rice - yes we will try and tire him out....we noticed yesterdy that he usally gets overtired and really grouchy but calms when we take him to our room to wind down so we're going to do this a bit earlier. Thanks for the words of encouragment though! :)
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 19:40
Hi everyone, Thanks so much for all the advice, thoughts and ideas! Since I'd posted, we've had to get rid of all of my gorgeous boy's wardrobe and get a whole new set of clothes as he's grown so fast in 5 days so think we're definitely in the 12week growth spurt...which in some ways is a relief as it means that its hopefully got an end! He still wakes for feeds at 2am,5am, 8am and 11am...though I know 11pm to sleep is late, he's been awake and playing in the womb 8-11pm and continued to do it after birth! He does doze sometimes on us but if we try and put him down during this the evening, his eyes ping open and he's up! As he can be colicky too in the evenings, we tend to have more sleep in the morning rather than evenings. Its great to hear all the different thoughts on his eating - I'm going to try and ride out what seems to be a growth spurt. Luckily I'm not working so can afford to have a nap in the afternoon and fit around him. I think I've read some great ideas, especially elongating his gap between feeds by 15mins over a few days to stretch him out a bit...the difference between baby led and him calling all the shots - lol! My husband also wants to start him on some more solid food earlier than 6 months, which I will consider but for now I'll try and do it with breastfeeding and the evening formula top up. Nappis - I make my own fennel/fenugreek tea but I heard you can buy sachets of it at the organic cafe (Dubai mall/greens/ SZR?). If you message me, I can tell you how I make mine otherwise the sachets and/or fenugreek supplements from the pharmacy would be easy option too. Bubble-trouble - thanks for the baby rice recipe - will definitely try that when he does start weaning as its all things I already have! Daza - completely know your feeling...3 seconds during cooking a meal...its been a real task to do anything....my house looks and feels a mess! Very true point about happy mum/happy baby:) Regarding the heat/aircon...do you give LO water at all? I haven't and didn't want to as I'd rather he had breastmilk but Dubai is sooo hot that he does he really hot in the car. Hot Rice - yes we will try and tire him out....we noticed yesterdy that he usally gets overtired and really grouchy but calms when we take him to our room to wind down so we're going to do this a bit earlier. Thanks for the words of encouragment though! :)
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Latest post on 29 June 2013 - 10:48
Hi mums and babies.... ....how's everyone getting on? I'm just LOVING my cute little Lewis' smiles, giggles and coos! Suffering with bad sleep deprivation though (he sleeps quickly after a feed but I'm struggling to do the same!). He's also having the odd tough day with colic so infacol/gripe water at the ready! I'm also really missing my tiny baby...he's grown so quickly, we're going to have to ditch the Moses basket soon. Never thought I'd enjoy motherhood soooo much and the baby cuddles...aawwww so lush! Looking forward to showing him off to family and friends in the uk soon:):) Hope you're all well, would be great to know how you're all getting on. I'm sooo weary and tired zzzzz but totally in love lol Max
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Latest post on 29 June 2013 - 09:32
Hi nappis! We sent our passport application for our lil Lewis to the uk and the passport arrived back after 10days-was shocked but very impressed:) it arrived back at end of may. You may encounter a slight delay if the British 'last minute holiday passport panic' hits for July but generally I was very impressed. If you keep an eye on your credit card/debit card, you'll see the payment taken and then I think it's not long after that its sent back. Good luck:) Max
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 20:56
Welcome to the world little Elijah! And well done Alenka, fantastic news! Wow what a birth! Congratulations! Completely agree, the nurses drove me crazy at the hospital and after the 4th day I had a major tantrum/meltdown and screamed at them all, cried, threw them out the room and threatened to walk out with my baby...aagghh! Like others, I was told about having to stay a final night because of mild jaundice-I called my gyny in floods of tears and insisted she get me out next morning! Well April ladies, we've done this thread proud....so many posts, so many people read it and a whole host of healthy babies - what a fantastic experience the pregnancies have been having shared them together and I look forward to sharing our new found parenting skills and experiences too:) thank you all for keeping me sane and supported! Looking frwd to meeting all the mums and babies:):):) I hope you're all doing well-I'm learning to hear my little Lewis scream his first pains of trapped gas and wondering how I will be able to bear seeing him suffer his first injections soon:(:( however I'm just starting to see his first smiles which make my heart completely melt:D:)))))) I've never known love like maternal love-he is just perfect! Love to you all-stay in touch between the night feeds, nappies and cuddles. Hope to meet you all soon! Xxx Max & Lewis xxxx edited by maxmistry on 12/05/2013
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 19:41
Hi April Ladies and new babies! Awww Alenka-you might be the last one but still 2 days to go;) Congratulations Mrs Abdullah (wow that was quick!), pink butterfly (blimy, alenka is right, you're a machine!) and so excited for all the new babies of Sandy, Bubbles, Lyndy, Babyboy....so many, such great news! Doesn't seem long since we were comparing 12week scan notes ehh?! I'm so glad that you're all through the birth safely and babies are bouncing and settled at home:) pinkbutterfly - I use the medela swing pump (single one, it was given to me by my friend) and I've found it to be very good. A friend also uses phillips Avent and says she's happy with that too. I would say that though breastfeeding is a bit of a continuous job and like you, it seems a constant feedtime, the expressed milk is helpful but it is a hassle having to sterilise a bottle, spend half hour expressing etc. and my darling boy lewis will only fall asleep BFing so though my husband can fill him up, he's still on the boob to then get to sleep (I know bad habit maybe but it is the only thing that works at the moment). I don't know about anyone else but I'm finding it VERY difficult seeing other people besides my husband hold my baby.....at one point I was tempted to run upstairs with Lewis and hide in a cupboard with him! I don't mind other people holding him for a few minutes but then I neeeeeeed him back - possessive mother syndrome! I know I sound like a nutcase but my sister-in-law has come to stay for 10days and I've found it so hard....getting a bit better though, she's kind and helpful and understanding but still....MY BABY lol! I now fear I will never let my Lewis leave home even when he's 45years old ;) Bubbles09 - Congrats!! (I owe you a coffee and cake too btw) Philly, let me know how you get on at the newborn photographers....I'd really like to have some done too. So pleased Flynn is putting on weight - tis a relief ehh? I read that my litl Lewis didn't have a cold after all, its the snuffly breathing from him getting used to the Dubai air and aircon.....phew! He's grown so strong within 2weeks of birth, I'm already scared he's growing up too fast.....I'm sure I can literally see him growing as I feed him - lol! Has anyone been to garden babies (dubai mall or motor city)? Was wondering if it was any good and whether to try it? Alenka, positive thoughts are with you, hope to hear your good news very soon....all the best hunny! Max xxx
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 17:09
Oh wow!!!! Congratulations mrsabdullah, congratulations mum of moo!! How are you both after your birth? And hope you still have the smiles that us new mummies have through the tiredness! I still can't believe I'm a mum but completely and utterly overjoyed! Hope both your births weren't too traumatic. Awww pinkbutterfly, so excited for you! Alenka-don't rush it....at the moment you are the one that is closer to her baby than any of us and closest you will ever get the chance to be so enjoy being one until you become two. I know it's a difficult wait but will be so worth it! Also don't be concerned by the April birth stories....each birth is a story and yours will be the one that we all wanted but you achieved;) Lewis is well thankyou, though had a snuffly cold and it's upsetting to see him struggle to breathe sometimes but overall it's not fever, he still sleeps and eats so fingers crossed it won't last long. Sending love to our April Babies! M xxx <em>edited by maxmistry on 22/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 20:00
Hi ladies in waiting and April mummies! Hope you're all keeping well. I read that if you can get hubby to massage the two dimples in your lower back, it can bring on labour. As can squatting (though I remember if I ever managed to get down that low, I struggled to get back up with such a big bump - lol)?! Also, someone said to massage the area of the hand between thumb and first finger.....something to do while watcching tv maybe;) At least with the lower back you'll get a massage - never a bad thing! ;) Awww pinkbutterfly, you are doing the countdown, and if baby arrives early it will be an added bonus! I know wht you mean about giving the sweep a try, but if it does or doesn't work and you end up in the c-section (if you choose to or not), it will always be the right decision as you'll end up with the right outcome:) How's tea Alenka? Had any movement? Sending love and positive thoughts! M xxx
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 19:51
Thankyou so much crazy days! I didn't want to trek down there to be told to come back another day so appreciate this info - you're a star! Kind regards Max
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 15:06
Hi April Ladies! Really sorry to have been unable to reply for such a long time...I have kept up in case I see read of any of your great baby news! Hope you're all keeping well and babies are bouncing ready - wishing you all a safe delivery of little ones into the world! I think someone asked about buying the sanitary towels and disposable pants from American Hospital? I think it would be fine, I don't think the price is so big. The sanitary towels are 'fam' ones that are cheap, and can be bought in spinneys etc in packs of 10. I only needed them for 3-4 days, then as blod flow steadied, I switched to my 'ultra thin' ones. The disposable pants, as I had a c-section, the ones from the hospital went higher over the cut so was better than the ones I had. Mrs Abdallah, awww try and hang in there without the sugars....I had 3 months without (and pinkbuttefly I think suffered without too) but not long now and just think how satisfying it wil taste after the birth....you can imagine the smile on your face after that firt sweet mouthful of baklava with your baby in your arms - heheee;) Regarding the breast pump, I didn't think I would use it either and though my breasts leaked a little since week 26, I still used the breast pump to increase the volume of milk...my darling little boy is almost doubled his milk needs every 2-3days for the past few weeks and my body struggled to keep up. So after he 'emptied' them, I then put the pump on each evening for 15mins each and by midnight, the milk had increased supply. The pump could also come in use if the breasts engorge and you need relief, and also if your nipples do get sore (they do go from no use to heavily used so even if technique is correct, they do get worn at the beginning!) then again, it can help. The pump also helps to shape the nipple if they get a bit flat. I'm not sayin he pump is essential, but my firend lent me hers, and I'd not planned on buying one, but have found it very useful. Hand expressing is hard work - I tried after the birth and its not easy, and that's with midwife's help. pink butteerfly - fantastic news that the plug is out! Lets hope your little one doesn't keep you waiting too long now :) Would love to meet up in May after we're all here and all teeny tiny fingers and toes are counted and correct! My Lewis is doing very well.....even after so much preparation, there is so much to learn. One piece of advice ladies, if you breastfeed, try not to eat cauliflower/broccoli as it makes baby very gassy.....we were mopping up milk sick for hours afterwards - lol! I thought it was an old wives tale but I ate cauliflower with one meal and suffered the consequences. And within 1 week of birth, my little darling has built up enough strength to move on changing mats/bed etc so don't underestimate baby's strength taking time....scary! He's still not due til Saturday so can't believe he's been here over 2 weeks already but loving every minute:) My friend gave me a great tip....if your baby's sleepsuits are a little big for them when they are born, put the socks on the outside of the suit, and it stops the legs being 'lost' as the baby kicks - its been so handy! Regarding temperatures......Lewis seems to find the heat outside/in the car soothing...thinking about it the baby is currently used to your body temmperature of approximately 37C so don't worry too much, as I think the heat will bring back calming warmth of the womb for your baby;) Good luck ladies, I may be quiet but am waiting and reading and wihing you all well. Will try and reply a little quicker if you have any questions xxxx Luvlies Max & Lewis xxx <em>edited by maxmistry on 18/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 02:15
No problems at all, pink butterfly-was fantastic to hear from you:) Hiiii Max. Sorry if I disturbed you with my email. I was just curious as to how you and your LO are doing. I went back to the old pages of this thread to get your email address. Lol but don't worry I'm not a stalker. I'm just soooo excited for you. I still have 2 weeks left, but it feels like 2 months. :D Congratulations to you and your DH. Lewis is a beautiful name. I'm glad that you and bubs are doing well. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Enjoy! Take care. x
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 00:44
Ps as a first timer a few tips I learnt and hope they help... 1. The bleed after birth is very heavy to start with and the ultra thin towels last minutes so get old fashioned thick fat long sanitary towels to last first 3-4days and disposable pants-well worth it. 2. Breathing through early contractions def works...but remember that you fill you belly, not your ribs when you breathe in and very slowly breathe out. After that gas works great! 3. Breast milk can take a while to come thru so be mentally prepared to use some formula from a cup for a day or two but keep stimulating boobs as it helps colostrum and milk to come thru. 4. When the birth gets really tough, remember you only have to get thru the day...just that one day...and use your husband-mine is an absolute star! 5. Swelling gets EVEN worse after the birth, before it gets better so pack flip flops! ...and prepare to lose all dignity-heheee! Just a little of what I learnt, I thought I'd pass on;)
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 00:22
Hi luvly April ladies!!! Thanks pinkbutterfly for your message-was great to hear from you! Well what happened, I hear you ask....?!!! I'm well, our beautiful son Lewis arrived on 3rd April at 2.45pm weighing 2.8kg (6.1lbs) and a perfect gorgeous darling he is-more than I could ever have dreamed about:D It was an unusual turn of events-my blood pressure took 6hrs to be low enough to start induction, after which I got pre-eclampsia. I was treated for that and finally my waters were broken and contractions rapidly started. My platelets became too low so could not have epidural....so went for pethidine...but after a few minutes the baby's heart rate dropped dangerously low and they rushed me in for an emergency caesarean with general anesthetic. I couldn't see baby til next day and he ended up in nicu...was scary! I remember sirens in the delivery room, 20ppl running in and out, a surgeon telling me to breathe, someone cutting my clothes off and being told to inhale stuff-lol ladies don't panic-my story is a one off extreme case, you will be fine! We're still in hospital but looking frwd to coming home tmrw and all ends well as me and my son will be safe, well and back where we should be soon. I look forward to hearing much more positive birth experiences from you all....over to you April ladies! Max xx
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 19:02
Hi lovely ladies, wow-we've made it to April! Lydia-thanks for the insight-that was v useful. Pinkbutterfly/mrs abdullah-so excited ehh?! Things here have changed...my blood pressure remains high so I'm being induced tmrw-eek! I was due 19th April. As the BP is unpredictable, they've recommended I now take the epidural (during labour my bp could rise more with the pains and they'd worry about the baby so would then be forced to c section). So I had a sweep yest and my plug has come away today. It's all becoming real, bit nervous now! Can't believe that my next weekend I'll be home with our baby....just hope it arrives early but safely. Let me know how you're all getting on, love to you all and wishing you the very best....wish me luck! I can't believe I'm about to have a baby....blimy! M xx
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 14:19
Hi April Ladies......how are you keeping? Ahhh, MrsAbdullah/ Pinkbutterfly, you're dreaming of your little ones? That's so sweet! I'm 36weeks but I almost became a March lady....my blood pressure has been high for the past few days I've had to go to hospital every day to get baby checked and BP monitored. Luckily it doesn't seem like its pre-eclampsia, but high blood pressure so now on medication. Its a relief to see that baby seems unaffected and its heart rate traces have been fine. The medication seems to work some days nd not others so the doc is debating whether to induce (natural or c-section now) but we're hoping to wait til 38weeks....as you say, its safer if they stay inside a little bit longer - as long as baby is safe:) Philly - thanks for babynamegenie.....we're still not on a shorter list than around 12 names but had a giggle over a few of the names, but also got a couple of new options too :) Great to see you - hope the antenatal classes went well. Let me know when you're free for a coffee. For all the issues, I'm still loving being pregnant! :D Hope you're all well and look forward to hearing of the first pitter patter of feet. Take care and hope those bags are packed ready. M xx
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 15:59
Aww bless ya forty winks, that's really crappy. Is your doc away just nxt wk or permenantly off? This thread recommends dr raj/dr bw/ dr branch/ dr danielson and I'm sure whichever one you choose, you and baby will arrive safe and well. Tbh most of the hard graft will probably be done by the midwives anyway (unless you choose c sect etc). I had an issue with dr at AH, and very pleased to have switched to dr Braithwaite at 22ish wks-though I feel fine, I'm now having many tests with suspected preeclampsia/gest diabetes etc etc and I'm so pleased with dr BW's treatment. The last gyny I had used, I see on this thread that she's leaving....though she had said she'd would have been here to deliver my baby, she wouldn't have. Deep breathe and try and keep calm for you and baby, and ultimately you and baby are in control....though I can only sympathise, you must be seething! The birth will be a couple of days of your life, but the most important thing will be your lifetime with your beautiful littl'un! Try and keep smiling x
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 14:51
Hiya Ladies Hiccup - didn't mean to worry you.....reasoning for my comment was this. I went for the walk around AH twice last yr when choosing hospitals (once without, then once with hubby) at 9am and both times the little tiny babies were being wheeled into the nursery to be checked by the pediatrician. I was comfortable with this because I assumed it would be fine if myself or hubby could go with baby and wait outside/watch through the window as baby was checked. Having been to the antenatal wknd at AH recently which included a walkaround at 3pm, the nursery blinds were shut and midwife informed me that the practice had changed and blinds remained down. I raised the isue about this and they said they were currently trying to change practice and keep mums and babies together and get pediatric checks done individually, which is fine and what we want. However, at that time, the practice was that the blinds remained shut, and babies were in the nursery. The midwives also commented that as the nurses wheeled round babies, sometimes the alarms went off because mum was out of range and therefore entry doors and lifts locked, alarms went off until mum/dad and baby were back together to reset the alarm. Its good to know the alarms work, but it made me wonder how often mum and baby are separated and as mumofmoo says, I don't think its a big deal as long as you make it clear that they're not to take baby away but it un-nerved me a bit and I was tempted to pack a double handcuff in the hospital bag so baby wouldn't get whisked off if I nipped to the loo - lol. As mumofmoo says, they've got the baby's best interests at heart but its a different culture here sometimes so I'm keen on making sure that baby doesn't leave my side. I think City hospital practice is opposite, and mum and baby are never separated unless in nicu, as they don't have a nursery anyway. I think AH is heading the same way with regards to keeping mum and bubs together. I don't think they move baby out of reach in AH after delivery unless there's an issue, its more the next day when we're in recovery area and its not midwives looking after us, but general nurses. I know I'm probably just worrying un-neccessarily but you know how irrational the pregnant mum's brain is and I've got a bit of a 'terrier' idea in my head and can't let go;) I know other mumstobe can't see what th big deal is, its just my preference. Mumofmoo.....oh true, stockings will work ehh? Thanks - will look into that. Ahhh really sweet you've got all of these clothes gifted to you aleady! I've got a string of visitors arriving after baby is born who will bring stuff but they're waiting to see whether its a girl or boy.....so for now not so much here....besides my sister giving me my old knitted baby outfit and my rattle from when I was born (tear in my eye!) ;) Awww try and stay positive about the impending birth....know what you mean by bricking it though - lol! I'm nervous but also very intrigued by this 'birth' stress....can't imagine what its gonna be like!
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Latest post on 16 March 2013 - 23:12
Hi pink butterfly-sorry I confused you. I read that if you have lots of amniotic fluid, it's a sign of GD so when doc kept commenting on how my baby had lots of room to swim early on, it did make me wonder. Now I'm further along and on diabetic diet control like you, fluid is normal, baby normal I think. Wasn't trying to worry you but just your symptom of low fluid is other way to GD so I was joking that maybe an excuse to eat cake. The fluid level and GD are linked somehow according to websites I've looked at. As long as your doctor is aware, im sure you and baby are fine....if the fluid is low wouldn't mean you reverse your healthy eating...though its tempting-hehee! Yes doc said I need to see her every wk now I'm 35wks gone and deliver in wk 38/39. I know what you mean...time has flown by! Are you being advised of induction at 38-39 wks too? Are you considering epidural or something else or natural (ish)? M x <em>edited by maxmistry on 16/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 March 2013 - 11:07
Yaay great to hear from you April ladies and fantastic to hear that you're all well and babies are thriving! I wrote a reply and lost it...will try again... Hiccup....tricky about the name...at least naming it after someone good is fine. We love Harry for a boy but it's my dads nickname and don't want baby to be forever tarnished with his baggage...so will probably choose something else. Pink butterfly.....too much fluid?! Usually the other way if you have GD...maybe sneak a cake;)kidding! 6wks not long...just think that this is the closest ever your baby will be to you so enjoy it while you can:) and looks like we're all in line to get our 'tiger stripes' like you:);) Bunintheoven...awww good luck with the baby turning gymnastics! It'll be just one move at a single point that could make it work...keep tryin eh hun x Mumofmoo-Thanks for baby clothing list-very useful! Which hospital are you delivering at? I've got roughly the same time left as you. Know what you mean about not wanting to get everything ready too early....I'm doing all my housecleaning at the moment....fridge freezer is taken to bits and scrubbed-lol! Has anyone noticed that on the baby all in one outfits, the cuffs have fold over bits so don't need mitts and stops the problem with loose mitts falling off? Ive not bought any 'adult baby clothes' and know its a waste of money but really want to buy an outfit...maybe just a coming home one?!! I dunno, everyone's tellin me not to but...has anyone else? I've just bought sleep suits and vests. Wasn't thinking of denim jeans etc, just a shirt/shorts/dungarees/dress... My feet are soooo huge, I can only manage to squeeze into one pair of my fit flops....and for my 2nd wedding anniversary I've booked a meal (our final meal out for a few yrs without chaos i think-lol!) at burj al Arab...no flip flops allowed....eek! Any suggestions? I'm having an un-neccasry rant at the moment...American Hosp seems to take baby away from me to see paediatrician everyday after birth but I hate the thought of that. Also the nursery it's taken to has blinds closed now so I can't see what they're doing if I went (I understand I can't be in the nursery-that's fair enough). I'm panicking about silly things...say if baby is switched(even though it's electronically tagged)? Say if I can't recognise my baby and they bring back a different one? Say if they drop it?!!! Aagghh all completely irrational but I'm flapping like a possessive clucking mother and getting ready for a fight on day1 of motherhood-lol!! Philly and I are meeting up for a coffee/baby chat/baby shop at Dubai mall this Wed afternoon-if anyone's free, and wants to come, pls join us! Let me know. Take care lovely ladies! Max x <em>edited by maxmistry on 16/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 09:27
Congratulations-fantastic news! Initially saw the doc at AR when I was 6wks and she wanted to scan me but I refused....I chose a doc at AMerican hosp and though not required she scanned me and gave me my picture of my 'blob in a blob'! But in reality it doesn't tell me much...yes I was pregnant but until 12wks there's not much to see. I switched doc but stuck with American hosp, dr Braithwaite, and I'm very happy. Books-I have Lucy Atkins book too which is great, but doesn't cover birth so I downloaded Christine hills pregnancy guide on kindle. Was great to give a full overview without too much detail to scare me! The iPhone apps are great, I love health and parenting pregnancy...great info source. Exercise....I was losing weight before I conceived so was doing 2hrs a day 5-6times a week, but was too exhausted in 1st tri so kept up walking the malls and walkways near me when I felt ok. After 10wks I felt so much better I got back to the gym. I'm 35wks now and do prenatal Pilates, yoga and 2 gym sessions per week, then I walk most days if I don't get to the gym. I feel like I'm 'training' for birth rather than waiting for birth...feel much better and not suffered prolonged aches/pains...just tired backache if I stand too long. If you can keep exercising....lay off high impact, but cross trainer/lighter weights/etc are good and I love prenatal Pilates-highly recommend it! In the meantime,try and sleep at lunchtime...even 15mins in the car will help (set timer on phone so you don't oversleep)...first couple of times you may feel worse afterwards but your body will get used to napping. And for every symptom and question...enjoy the journey! When it gets hard, just think that this will be the closest you'll ever be to your baby and smile:):D M
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 09:08
I got a few negative remarks too and initially it made me doubt my decision but then I turned it around and when someone said something, I turned it on them 'are you saying you regret having your children? You don't like your children? Are you saying you got pregnant without being ready?! It soon usually shuts them up. If I was pregnant and 16yrs old I would understand but we are grown women:)
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 09:03
Awww I'm at 35wks and thought I'd got away with no stretch marks:( lol! Urgh, will keep rubbing in the bio-oil anyway! No popped out button but line appeared around 20wks <em>edited by maxmistry on 12/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 09:00
Good morning April ladies! How are we all keeping? Its been a while, hope all is well and you've enjoyed mothers day...never has a kick in the ribs, a punch in the stomach and a squashed bladder been so pleasurable ehh?!! Can't believe we're getting so close to the big day of meeting our babies! Having washed all the baby clothes, it suddenly hit me that I'm going to have a baby....it's taken this long for me to realise! Lol! Having been feeling relieved that I have no stretch marks I read on the forum that they may not appear til the last month or after the birth...urgh, thought I'd got away with it! Ankles like tree trunks, indegestion, dribbling (how bizarre!), aching hands/wrists but still happy, though getting a bit nervous! Has everyone decided on their birth plan/pain relief? I've started to stock up the freezer with food and household items (loo roll etc) as expecting visitors to arrive soon after baby arrives. Let us know how you're getting on and as the babies arrive, hope there's a free minute to log on and let us know:):)) looks like I'll be induced early because of the gest diabetes between wk38-40 so will be delivering anytime after 6th April....yikes, better get that hospital packed (with choc, cake, crisps...oh and a couple of babygros and a nappy;)) Stay in touch April ladies, we're on the home straight! M x
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Latest post on 01 March 2013 - 08:45
Congrats!! So pleased for you! I'm FTM to be...at 33wks....top tips so far -the health and parenting preg app f iPhone is brill (wavin baby app picture). In my excitement I have 6apps but that one is my fav. Esp the timeline, lists, daily nd wkly info nd now I'm putting together Hosp bag it's great, nd also has easily helped me write nd email my birth plan-genius! -bio oil has really worked f me too-not one mark and I ballooned in trimester2...it also has removed some old marks too:) I'm usin it from boobs to thighs twice a day nd helps itching. Absorbs quickly so no stained clothes-yaay -Use the online forums/websites like babycentre as they're a great info source..but with an open mind. I've had every symptom under the sun and it's been a relief to know I'm normal! There's always horror stories but go with majority and overall gut instinct-your body, your life, your child!:) -opinionated family/friends?!! Just laugh your way through and then walk away nd do what you want! I went back to see family and friends in the uk nd every single one said 'well you can't eat this, no coffee/coke/ alcohol/nuts/meat/pets/standing up (I know!)/spicy/fried etc for you' and whipped it all away! Lol! -sense of humour and ur mates will get you through everything:) oh nd hubby rest of the time;)
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Latest post on 23 February 2013 - 17:45
Hi star007:) I'm using hypnobirthing at the mo as my first attempt at pain relief-I'm due in April so don't know if it works! I'm using the one downloaded from iTunes from uk birthing assoc and also some 'colour relaxation' on baby centre site-seems good. Not sure where t buy mongan-sorry. Stem cell...personal opinion...I was quite keen, bein a scientist but just heard mixed messages. After baby is born, I've read that it's best to keep the cord attached til it stops pulsing for all nutrients/benefits to go to the baby, and then cut it. However if you want to save stem cells, you have to clamp and cut quickly otherwise the blood isn't there to take so only left with the cord. So is it better to give baby all it's entitled nutrients or stop it early to have it for use maybe later?!! I don't think there's a right or wrong-just a choice to be made. Luvlies Max
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Latest post on 23 February 2013 - 17:32
Hiya-we were concerned about exactly the same thing, with thick walls in the villa here I don't know how well the video baby monitors would work as we struggle getting the wireless around the house. After research (we didn't try any) we thought it best to buy the ibaby because it works on the wireless network and can be viewed by anyone (given permission) on the Internet pc or iPad/iPhone. It's especially good for us as my husband travels with the job so he can see baby while he's away and both our families live abroad so they get a peek too. Downside I'll probably end up with family skyping me when baby starts snuffling, urgh-hehee;) we have sort of tried it, will get hubby to retry and let ya know if it works? Max
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 15:47
Ahh great question....two similar things....the way baby always reacts when my hubby is nearby or speaks and when I'm trying to use laptop/mobile/drink/eat and baby keeps nudging my arm:):)
 
 
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