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Latest post on 13 October 2013 - 16:07
Thank you so much everyone for your help - I am finding out a lot more about Al Ain - it looks fresh and if it is away from the bustle and bling, then that is fine by us! All we have to do is negotiate salary and extras with the school - it is a bit of a drop but we figure if the lifestyle is better, then it is worth it. Hopefully see some of you in Al Ain!
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 00:19
Oh Neamhai - I am thinking of you and your family and hope you are rallying round each other. No news on our visas although my husband has now been told that with Hajj, nothing will be done soon and he won't even be able to come home at half term to see us :( am gutted.
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Latest post on 10 September 2013 - 00:46
Sorry to hear the accommodation is bad. My LSh long suffering husband was put in to a hotel on arrival. It was basic but clean. He searched high & low for an apartment before I arrived & was disappointed with standards. Obviously anything on a compound is at a premium. I went to a hotel & satyed there for a month. In which time we found a great apartment on a very small compound. Its got a small pool & small gym. Which is all we need. Its all kept clean & is relatively modern. We do have power cuts but that could be a general Saudi problem . We don't have kids with us all grown up. So that makes the transition easier( or does it ?) Ask Your husband to gently nudge the company regarding your visa. We know mine could have been completed much sooner. So now its always a case of being proactive. Don't lose heart over the accommodation .I believe you can find better its a matter of having the time to do so. I realise with kids that isn't what you want to hear. But We have been blessed to get the apartment we have now. In the hotel I felt like I was a prisoner. Im still at home returning next week. My brother died unexpectedly on Saturday so going to London Wednesday for the funeral Thursday back to Riyadh. Pity you aren't coming to Riyadh you would have a willing & able baby sitter. ( Then there isn't much to do) Anywhere you go you can mostly take your kids & I like that aspect . God bless Oh Neamhai I am so sorry to hear your news - I haven't checked back here for a while - I feel bad that you took the time to reply and I have only just read it. My thoughts are with you and I hope you and your family are surrounded by much love and support.
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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 01:15
Thank you so so much Neamhai My husband is stuck in appalling accommodation....and waiting for his medical before his iqama is processed....I am dreading a long wait - my daughter is itching to start school and I just want to get started on our lives together! Those meat products are not a problem for us really - we did without in Qatar - but the bad accommodation has disappointed us greatly.
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Latest post on 20 August 2013 - 23:27
Thanks so much for your reply Kaydee I wonder why it is so quiet on this forum? Am relieved to hear there is Carrefour etc. in KSA - used it in Qatar so at least the supermarket will be familiar! Tampons not available?? Hubby leaves for Jeddah on Fri so will send him out with loads and bring some with me too - customs will be confused if they open his bags!! How daft is it to worry about Marmite....my toddler is obsessed with it though! The lack of oink products does not worry me - we missed it a bit but not agonisingly - turkey bacon was okay. Now all I have to do is get my visa sorted out. Do you know if I can come in on a visitor visa and when iqama comes through for hubby, proceed from there?
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 23:32
OMG - the oink word has been moderated!!!!
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 23:28
Hi Neamhai Thank you so much for replying and for your invaluable advice - I shall def pack a potato masher! Luckily we are not too worried about fancy cheese - I will miss mince though - will follow your lead and buy a mincer - at least then you know what goes into it! My husband is panicking about the absence of ***-related food...as is my daughter - beef bacon is probably one of the nastiest things I have ever eaten! Again, thank you so much for replying - it is very quiet on this forum!
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 03:15
Hi there Contraceptives are prescribed here and you can even buy them without at most pharmacies.I take Yasmin and I buy it without a scrip - but you can get most here as well.
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 17:52
Hi there My friend took her 18 month old to the Queen Medical centre in Villaggio - specialist paed allergy guy there. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 21:31
Def books or a kindle with a uk amazon account or you are very limited aas to what you can download....tampax, natural vanilla flavouring, and raid Primark before you come......
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 23:52
Thanks for your help - I got really ripped off big time! I went 2 days before visa was due and the man you see to get your ticket said he did not feel like giving any more visas that day - it was 10.30!!! When I challenged him he laughed in my face. So the next day I went to Hamad where you can get them done too - who knew?. The woman behind the desk first refused to believe I had a British passport and then fined me qr600 for being 1 day overdue for my visa and my infant son's visa...I pointed out that Feb only has 28 days so I was still within the time limit but again, she laughed and said if I didn't pay the fine she would not issue a visa. I was so angry I burst into tears - how embarrassing.....all I can say is that if you look oriental, you get treated like a 3rd class citizen. My husband went nuts. I am glad I managed to talk him out of storming over there - it would not have been pretty..
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 13:05
Thanks so much guys - even though the trip to Dubai is short - with a small baby, it is a bit of a chew on!
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Latest post on 16 March 2013 - 21:31
My husband started working at one in Jan.....please email me on lskbrown at hotmail dot co dot uk - will give you the lowdown.
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 21:11
Hi there I might be interested although not sure if I could commit to 4 week course as I have a 13 month old baby. What is the cost? I could not see anything about that. Thanks
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 20:46
Hi My husband has been offered a job in Jeddah but has been told that he needs to go back to the UK to get his visa etc. for KSA. Is this correct or can the application be done at the Saudi embassy in Doha? We just want to avoid any unnecessary expense if it can be done from here. Thanks in advance for your advice!
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 20:05
Hi everyone - my husband has been offered a job at JP and G School. We will be moving in July with our two children aged 1 and 13 - yes, a bit of a gap....! The school have said my husband needs to go back to the UK to get his visa for KSA. Is that correct? Surely it could be done at the KSA embassy in Doha? It seems a huge expense otherwise. Also, I wondered if anyone can shed some light on where teachers at this school are housed. We have been told it will be on a compound very close to the school but having been given the runaround before in the Middle East regarding accommodation, I am a bit wary. Also abayas - should I get one before coming to Jeddah and will my daughter need one too? This job is a curve-ball - not part of our "plan" but if it all falls into place, it should be good. Thanks in advance.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 10:06
I am interviewing a lady today. The agency is charging 30 Riyals per hour. Thanks for your help. I have just done a bit of research and it appears the rates are from 65-30 per hour. Quite a wide range...
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 18:01
My husband has started work at a horrendously dodgy school and has been offered another job in Qatar. He has been in the bad job for 4 weeks and has not yet signed a contract. His RP is due in a few days. If he does not sign the contract, will he need an NOC from the school to work in Qatar? Or once his RP is through, is he basically at the mercy of the school's owner? Has he been sponsored yet? blood test, visa approval etc? He came in on a work visa and has had all tests etc. The main reason we wnat to move employer is that they have put us in such dire accommodation and refuse to do anything. We have no hot water - have not had since we came 5 weeks ago - with a baby and kids, this is not fun, only 1 bathroom works, and there is the most awful loud banging on the roof from broken water pumps all night - the baby can't sleep and neither can we. The kids at the school are ok - even the badly behaved ones have their redeeming features but my husband is a science teacher, has no lab or an interactive whiteboard.....I could go on and on!
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 17:58
Actually, given that you've previously said where your husband is working, I'd get this post pulled! Oh gawd - I had not thought anyone would have figured that out!!!
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 00:24
Hi I am also new to Doha, I think I should be moving to the al sadd area by the end of this week. I am moving into the Mirage Villas in Soudan Street Al Soudan. I'm also with out a car. My daughter started Compass International School yesterday, she is 13 years old. Please contact me!! I am on FB Kind regards Mrs Julie Hyde Hi Julie Which Julie hyde are you on fb??? lol Julie Hyde from Norwich Norfolk. Hi Julie I think I found you on fb.....if not, some poor lady will think a nutter has asked to be her friend....
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Latest post on 10 January 2013 - 14:37
Thank you so much - I will order some posters online and get them framed - then I can get exactly what she wants.
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Latest post on 10 January 2013 - 09:17
Wow - thank you all for your replies - I think he can build a better picture now and figure out some questions to ask at interview. Anywhere has to be better than the school he is at in Qatar.....
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 20:59
I mean distance wise lol ( close together) just in case it sounded weird edited by Sandicane on 07/01/2013 Lol - I hadn't thought it was odd - but I am still in the throes of baby brain! How do I get in touch - would be fun to meet up as my boy was 1 yesterday!
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 20:58
Hi I am also new to Doha, I think I should be moving to the al sadd area by the end of this week. I am moving into the Mirage Villas in Soudan Street Al Soudan. I'm also with out a car. My daughter started Compass International School yesterday, she is 13 years old. Please contact me!! I am on FB Kind regards Mrs Julie Hyde Hi Julie Which Julie hyde are you on fb??? lol
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 17:20
I am Lin SK Brown at hotmail dot com on fb - get in touch and we can sort something out - welcome to Doha!
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Latest post on 04 January 2013 - 09:46
Thank you. Think it has just hit me that nothing is easy when you are away from home. So used to just popping out for a pint of milk or walking the dog etc when fed up. Have already been to a step class and am going to Jones on Sunday and have met a woman from home but think today was just a blip. Sure things will get easier and it's a comfort to know others have gone through the same. I have the luxury that I will be travelling back and forth back home so will end up with the best of both worlds!!! X Hi Mollydolly - I hear you totally - we have been here 10 days and am slowly getting used to it. The best way to find my way around was to find a reputable driver and get him to drive me to the various malls, supermarkets, souk, corniche etc and I was able to get my bearings. I don't know where you are living but walking was also a brilliant way of familiarising myself. I live in Al Sadd so plenty of small shops, 2 malls and food shops, so popping out for supplies is not daunting anymore. I am going to brave it and go to Dohamums next Tues - scary if you don't know anyone, but apparently great once you do. Best of luck and we may meet at Dohamums! Doha is a pretty small place - just very sprawling!
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 22:36
Can he explain what it is he is scared of? Maybe use a star chart - when he gets a certain amount of stars, he gets a prize. This would only work if he can explain what he is scared of and you can assure him he will be ok. Has anything happened recently that may have triggered this - like a family member going away or something at school? Hope it gets better - it is awful when your kids are scared and unhappy.
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 12:25
Hi NEmom, I hope you're more settled now and that you had a lovely first family Doha Christmas, I'm arriving 02 Jan with a 3 year old, so hope to meet up at the Doha Mums events as we settle into our new adventure . . . That would be great! Good luck with the flight over - my baby did not sleep a wink....... If you are on fb my email is lskbrown at hotmail dot co.uk See you soon!
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Latest post on 27 December 2012 - 20:29
Hi! My name is Laura, I'm quite new to Doha too, just over 3 months. I've got a 3 year old daughter and my husband is a teacher at Doha British School. I do work as well at school, as a teacher assistant. Have read about your accommodation situation, and we are in the same boat. We live in a temporary accommodation until the school will sort out a permanent one. I don't drive either but would love to meet up. Laura x Hi Laura It would be lovely to meet up - where are you living? We are in Al Sadd, just down from Kia garage and off c ring road. Are you on fb? I am Lin SK Brown
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Latest post on 27 December 2012 - 18:00
Oh no Sweetestpear - where are you now? Do you know anyone here to help you? I know you don't know me from Adam, but could come round and help/distract your little one while you get some kip or anything you need doing. We live in Al Sadd and don't have a car but do have a driver that we use. Let me know - even if it is shopping for you and dropping it round. ******, how do I let you know my number without putting it on here......are you on fb?
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Latest post on 26 December 2012 - 20:20
Thank you for your advice - I feel much better and plan to do a recce this week to see what it is like. I am looking for somewhere with a pool etc where we can go, my daughter can make some friends and you are not judged on the fact that you are not wearing the right bikini or shades!
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Latest post on 26 December 2012 - 20:17
Thank you for your advice - The school have refused to move us to the block where all the other teachers live - but we have managed to get the hotel to let us move apartments. The new place is slightly better - not much but no holes in the wall and broken doors etc. We will just have to make do and mend - and hope this does not cloud our view of life here as it seems such a brilliant place to live. I suppose I will have to invest in a car once I know where I am actually going - at the moment my knowledge is limited to bits of Al Sadd and Villaggio Carrefour! I hope you all had a fantastic christmas - hopefully I may meet some of you at Doha mums or the Tuesday group.
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Latest post on 24 December 2012 - 21:53
Thank you so much for all your advice - it makes me feel so much better - we do feel that we are settling in a bit, although waiting for news on another apartment (if there is one). I am mainly concerned as my 12 yr-old daughter will be arriving after christmas and I would hate to see her face drop - and she is the kind of kid who would try and cover up her disappointment, poor thing. Christmas day by the pool is just what we need, so hopefully things will look up. I am going to try to get to the next Doha mums morning - hopefully then I will be able to meet some like-minded ladies and feel more at home.
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Latest post on 23 December 2012 - 20:17
Thank you everyone - your replies have made me feel more at home already! I feel so silly being a bit lost - I have lived abroad before but never the ME. I will check out the Radisson Blu and Garvey's - with any luck, the apartment situation will be sorted soon - I don't want to let my toddler on the furniture it is so grim! Merry Christmas everyone!
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 12:42
Hi guys Please be careful of what you read online regarding schools. Most reviews are written by miffed parents - it is very unlikely that a happy parent would go online to comment - most comments are parents venting! In Qatar it is common for parents to get upset about the smallest issue. Most comments are no subjective and tend to be written in the heat of the moment. The theory in Qatar is that if you are paying fees then everything should be perfect.....the Newton schools are having teething issues, esp the Lagoon one as it is expanding at the moment. The reason I know this is my husband is starting work at Lagoon in Jan as a secondary Chemistry teacher. He has scrupulously researched the integrity if the school, talked to old and new teachers etc. He would not move us halfway across the world to take a job in a crappy school. My 12 yr-old daughter has just finished at one of the top fee-paying schools in the UK and will be starting at NIS Lagoon in Jan too. I hope you are successful in finding a school for your children - a good education is worth fighting for.
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 23:50
uh oh - never thought of that...
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 19:26
Hi Ladies, NE mom, cant find you on FB!! I have been here 6 months now, Im living in Ain Khalid area which isnt far from villagio and aspire park. I work here and I have 2 daughters.... they didnt go to Barney school but my husband played rugby for Barney if that counts!! lol. Would be great to meet up with you both sometime. :O) UK-mummy - are you on fb?
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 19:15
do you have any small children? I have who is and who is months. Best to remove real names from a public Internet forum. Oh - oops -
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 16:30
Hi NE mom, me again!, lol, I have yet to join Doha mums and and would like to, so if you dont mind someone tagging along for the first coffee meeting I'd be grateful to join you! Not long now, you must be getting nervous! Good luck with the move :O) UK-mummy - are you on the FB? Definitely would love to go with you to Doha mums with you <em>edited by NEmom on 12/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 21:58
Hi NEmom and UK-mummy, OMG, you won't believe this ....... I am living in Doha and am also from Darlo (and my son went to school in Barnard Castle!). I have just moved out here (on 8 Dec) and haven't had the chance to meet up with anyone yet but if you would be happy to meet up sometime that would be fab. I currently live in ASAS towers in West Bay. It really is such a small world. Hi Girls! Northernbelle - my daughter went to Barney school too! She will be going to NIS Lagoon where my husband is teaching - what a small world indeed!!!! I am Lin SK Brown on FB if you want to add me - might be easier than on here! Are you enjoying Doha? How old is your son- are you working too?
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 20:43
No, signs of SMA formula at Giant. Need to check up at Mega Mart. I saw some typical UK formula brands there but VERY expensive (abour 250 QR for a box) Eeeek! That is expensive......again - thank you so much for your help - we are now definitely arriving on the 20th December. I will be weird having xmas on our own in a hot country but hey, xmas day on the beach - who could ask for more!
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 20:55
NEmom, the weather is fab at the moment, we are also from NE England, Darlington to be precise and we are REALLY missing cold weather.... feel free to bring an artic blast ;o) P.S Al Saad is fine :O) OMG! We are from just near Darlo too! Barnard Castle to be more precise - and the weather sucks big time at the moment! Where do you live in Doha? I am Lin SK Brown on fb if it makes it easier. Another Darlo mum - fab!
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 17:35
*missing Qatar.. sniff* Oh no ShopGirl12 - I assumed you were in Qatar - where are you living now?
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 10:07
Oh yeah I forgot to mention you also have Royal Plaza mall on Al Sadd street, which has a cinema and a cool sushi restaurant with one of those conveyor belts. Plenty of entertainment options on your doorstep :) Rubsty - you sealed the deal when you said the Japanese restaurant has a conveyor belt ........:)
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 20:44
marykar - thank you so much for going to that trouble! As long as it is lactose free, I am sure cutie patootie will be just fine. We have been told we are living in Al Sadd - so am v pleased as it seems to have more life than a compound and is not too bling. Just got to wait for visas....dear me, never knew how stressful waiting could be!
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 20:40
Yay!! Thanks guys - now all I have to do is get our mother-jumping visas....Hopefully the fact that it is bustling will mean that there is alot going on and I will be able to meet some interesting people. I was told the visa application will take 3-5 working days - is that HR being optimistic?
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 01:22
Thank you so much for the driving info - I hear that driving in Doha is like a ride on the Dodgers at the fair....mind you I learned to drive in Italy so I can hold my own but the stories of expat vs Qatari traffic prangs is a bit extreme! On a completely different note, does anyone know any teachers at Newton Lagoon or parents with kids who go there? My husband starts there next week and my daughter after xmas. My daughter especially is anxious about going to a school where she doesn't know a soul.
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 01:13
NEmom, give me the exact name of your formula, I ll check up if it is avaliable here. Stupid to carry the formula from the uk, here there are kids intolerant for lactose as well. There s a solution for them! marykar - you are so very kind - I use SMA lactofree formula - I know I could switch to soya but it takes awful and has so much more sugar in it - probably to mask to taste! I am going to bring some with me but have visions of being told to open them at customs and taste each one!
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 23:45
Thank you soo much for all your advice - I must sound like a paranoid alcoholic - I assure you I am not - moving with a baby is so different than without - the sheer amount of kit for starters! I am definitely going to join Doha Mums and someone recommended The Tuesday something club.....lol. I am pretty resourceful but I always love advice from those who have experienced things first hand - at least Doha sounds a brilliant place - we were going to be posted to KSA....I don't think I would have made it out of the airport without offending someone or causing a diplomatic incident... I hope to meet up with some fun people when we arrive - things have been dire recently and it will be great to start living again and not just existing! My husband has been offered a secondary chemistry job at NIS Lagoon - He is passionate about his subject and although we have read some pretty awful reviews, we are just going to see for ourselves. It is a great chance to experience a different culture, soak up the sun and check out expat life! See you at Doha mums!
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 01:33
Hi All -I am moving to Doha next week as my husband has been offered a teaching job - we have only had 3 weeks and it has all been a hectic nightmare! I have a 12 yr-old daughter and an 11 month old son and am starting to panic. We have not been told where we are living - just that it is a 3 bed, furnished apt and daft as it may sound, I would feel better if I had a vague idea of what to expect. I have just handed my notice in and am going to be a stay-at-home mum to start with. Things I am panicking about are.... 1. Food shopping without a car - but with a baby, a pram and a carseat.... 2. Baby formula - son is lactose intolerant... 3. Making friends - was an army wife in a previous life so made friends easily but for some reason this time feels different. 4. This a dumb one but still worried - have been told if you look oriental, you get a hard time - I am originally Thai but adopted and brought up as an expat Brit....is this rumour about 2nd class citizens true and will I get in trouble if I am less than receptive to this attitude? lol - I am likely to lamp someone if they are racist! 5. Daft too - availability of the contraceptive pill - do you need to be poked and prodded before you can get the pill and can it be bought OTC. And lastly, I do not really drink but for some reason, now that I am getting ready to move, I seem to be craving the vino..... Hopefully my fears are totally unfounded and life will be way better than over here in the UK - I am currently so cold, everything hurts! I am also excited, don't get me wrong - it is an adventure - any words of wisdom will be greatly appreciated.
 
 
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