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Bralarke

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Latest post on 02 September 2013 - 12:57
Wow some great ideas ladies. THANK YOU Yes Ive been getting my amazing Tips n Toes Massage lady to come and do a home service for a massage and he is happy for this on a regular basis eg once a fortnight to start with. He has just had one session so far. I forgot to mention I'm 39 weeks pregnant with a 5 and 2 yr old so family outdoor activities or getting together for physical activities is currently not an option. Maybe in a few months time. Yes he does love a playstation game and box set DVD's to numb the mind a little. But yes not overall good for physical health at all. He has shown interest in cycling - YEAH something is happening. We even got him a present related to cycling. So hoping he gets around to getting on it regularly. I guess the fact that I can not provided him some TLC when he needs it probably is contributing to it. By the time he gets home, kids in bed I have about an hour left in me and I'm off to bed too! This is obviously short term until baby sleeps through the night which usually happens with my other children between 9-12 weeks old. I'll be back to my normal self again. Thansk again. lets see what happens!
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 16:10
Thanks Ladies for advise. My husband also had the mouth guard as well. He used it for a while but found he suffered terrible headaches as she clenched his jaw at night time and wold grind on the plate. So this didnt help either. A heart check up would be good because its been 10 years now and yes I don't want to loose him to this (or anything else!) but dying too young totally terrifies me. Anyone's husband try the throat exercises? I think he has low muscle tone in his throat area as I can see when he is squashed up a bit under his chin/throat area this is when it kicks in and stress from work always makes it worse. How do your husbands get through or avoid stress? We are not interested in yoga, he can not make commitments to a group sport as sometimes works weekends or works back so misses training or games, dislikes the gym, doesn't like running! Mind you he is within his weight height range just his cardio is really really bad.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 15:59
I agree with the ladies about taking the milk away. He doesn' t need it anymore and he would be filling up on it. He needs a well balanced diet and the milk is getting in the way of it. But trying to stop them off the milk can be hard. I had trouble getting my 2nd DD to eat what i served and i was taught a great method of serving things she likes and one thing she doesnt and then a great method to ensure she eats the things she doesnt like. It work a treat with my 18 month old and now 9 months on she will eat anything we serve using this method. So some nights she will independently eat the whole plate of food that she would never touch beforehand and if it is a new introduced type meal we go back to the method which she knows how to follow and we get through the plate. Lookat the childrens whole diet, routine and sleep patterns as this can also affect eating.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 15:51
Ginnie, I got advise on the sleeping issue and I really liked the approach of recognising the children's fear, showing empathy but at the same time not saying that there are monsters and they wont come into their room because you're going to protect them or some other story (Sorry Daza but glad it worked for you) I think it is because there are no monsters you dont want to agree with something that is not real and then what happens when you're not there or a babysitter comes? My 5 DD could see the monsters so I asked her to show me where, we the lights turned off, I layed on her bed with her, she showed me where she could see them and alas the holes on the curtain rings had the orange street lights reflecting through them but from where she was looking at them from i.e. in bed the holes were slanted and yes they looked like scarey eyes. So acknowledge what they see and agree that wow they have such a good imagination, explain what it is they are seeing then turn the lights on to show it isnt really there. In this case we also looked out the window to see the orange lights. Depending on their age as I think 3-4+ imaginations kick in where they do get scared. Then its a process of keeping them out of your bed. I think choose wisely about what they watch on TV. I let mine watch Monster Inc and this I think was the cause. She begs me to watch it again but I havent let her again. Will wait till she is a little older. Good luck.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 09:55
Hi keepinfaith, I know this post is old but wondering if your husband had any success with finding a solution.To me it sounds like he has sleep apnoea especially with his other conditions. My husband has it and has had a sleep study done many years ago. He is not old, not over weight nor has any of the typical causes for it. Almost 10 years ago the only solution was to wear the CPAP machine which was a nightmare for both of us. So please let me know if he had any success. Thanks Thanks ladies. I was considering the sleep clinic, however AH is known to be too steeply priced. Wondering if there are any other options in Dubai. DH is overweight and quit smoking about 2 years ago. Also on medications for Diabetes, Hypertension and Cholesterol. Just might explain the need for this to be sorted out on immediate basis. Any more inputs from anyone else? "Immediate"!! You're right there. I saw a program last week which talked about the vastly increased risk of death due to stroke in overweight men who have sleep apnoea AND blood pressure issues. I'm not being dramatic when I say every time he goes to sleep, it could be for the last time. Frightening, frightening condition that can be easily managed with medical help. Good luck finding help for him soon.
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Latest post on 24 August 2013 - 10:05
Bump. Hi Ladies, I've used Ingrid for over the past 3 years for handyman things and he has always done a great job. I had him come in June this year to repair our couch and said I'd call him when back from our summer holiday to do a list of things. He said he wasn't going away in summer BUT no answer on his mb 055 366 0225 or his wife's mb 055 998 7566 for 3 weeks. Im about to have my baby and need things done before bubs arrival! Anyone know where he is or if he changed numbers again?
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 10:03
Hi Ladies, I've used Ingrid for over the past 3 years for handyman things and he has always done a great job. I had him come in June this year to repair our couch and said I'd call him when back from our summer holiday to do a list of things. He said he wasn't going away in summer BUT no answer on his mb 055 366 0225 or his wife's mb 055 998 7566 for 3 weeks. Im about to have my baby and need things done before bubs arrival! Anyone know where he is or if he changed numbers again?
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 18:28
I have had Dr Elsa who delivered my now 2 year old and I am also seeing her for my third delivery. She is excellent and specialises in high risk pregnancies so nice back up if things go pear shaped. City hospital was good. Some midwives excellent others hopeless. I have a friend who said she owes her life to Dr Elsa as she had trauma during labour and had to be operated on as well as have a c Section!
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 20:23
Ok so Bubbalicious wins! The entertainment seems great - kids games room, movie room, all the usual face painting etc plus petting zoo and jumping castle so I think this will cater to all aged children. So we have gone from 6 kids to 9 and 6 adults to 13! There are 10 cooking stations and they combine all the restaurants! The website tells it all so 'Buy Me a Pony' check it out. It's at the more pricey end but seems worth it.
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 21:01
I know this has been posted many times before although my search indicated old, like 3 years old, posts. There will be 6 kids, aged 17 months to 6 years old so need to cater for the younger ages i.e. have a play area where it may be watched from the dining table! Open to suggestions and yes have been to Beach Combers JBH many times so need a new venue! Thanks Ladies
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 22:37
HI there, How old is you maid? Thanks
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 22:47
I know I wouldn't feel comfortable with a maid minding them full time, which is why I thought of a nanny... Just be aware that many women bill themselves as maid/nanny, with the latter being "just" someone who's around the house looking after the children. Few will have what we would consider proper childcare qualifications and many of them, if they say they have children of their own, will have left them with family members in their home country in order to come and work in Dubai, so essentially will have limited childcare experience in terms of child development, first aid, etc... Agencies often use "maid" and "nanny" interchangeably, depending on what the client wants. Good point Hello,Again.Kitty. I suppose maids/nannies do post comment in this forum too looking for work. Yes i also agree with who ever posted about interviewing lots. When I found our maid I interviewed over 26 women to find the right one and this is just for house cleaning not a child care role. I look after my girls full time. Oh and for the record I am a 'true' expat i.e. married to a professional who is working here and I have qualifications in Australia and experience in Oz and UK. ;)
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 16:31
BTW I'm from Sydney and most of my experience is in the Sydney teaching and child care industry. Just in case your Expat name had anything to do with Sydney as the location as to where you are from. regards, Bralarke. . Hi Sydney, I maybe able to help you. I am a qualified, 20+ years experienced child care provider and I'm looking at offering a family day care situation which would include school pick up if the school/nursery is nearby. Depending where you live and where your 3 year old child will go to school/nursery. If interested in finding out more and a copy of my CV please feel free to contact me larisfletch at hotmail dot com Hope to hear from you soon. regards,
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 16:28
If you like Asian Toshi restaurant at the Grand Millennium is great. In Al Barsha South.
Bralarke
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 16:28
If you like Asian Toshi restaurant at the Grand Millennium is great. In Al Barsha South.
Bralarke
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 16:28
If you like Asian Toshi restaurant at the Grand Millennium is great. In Al Barsha South.
Bralarke
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 16:24
Hi Sydney, I maybe able to help you. I am a qualified, 20+ years experienced child care provider and I'm looking at offering a family day care situation which would include school pick up if the school/nursery is nearby. Depending where you live and where your 3 year old child will go to school/nursery. If interested in finding out more and a copy of my CV please feel free to contact me larisfletch at hotmail dot com Hope to hear from you soon. regards,
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 23:44
Well called raffles and they are sold out too. Called Min A Salam and they are having their usual brunch but just playing it on the big screen nothing special! Will try Al Qusar??? Hmm will see if we get BBC1 on our free to air. I know we get CNN. Yes we have Du but only free to air channels (I think we are the only ones in Dubai that don't have cable pay TV! But I have Oprah, Fatafeet, The Doctors, Brothers and Sisters and I'm happy! Hubby gets some sports and 3yr has arabic and english cartoons/kids shows so who needs the rest. The movies are pretty B grade though and OLD)
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 20:14
I would have left behind kitchen appliances! It's really annoying if your plugs don't match and using poor adaptors is dangerous. Heaps of second hand things you could buy here on dubizzle.com or new items for cheap. Also we would have left our BBQ at home. With the beating of the dust we wont be able to take it home.
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 19:57
You can't beat the aussie avo's but I am biased and they are not the best representation of aussie avo's either! BUT the kenyan ones - put them in a brown paper bag in the cupboard for a few days adn they will ripen nicely but you have to be prepared coz if you want guacamole that day they wont work obviously!
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 19:51
OK girls, where can I go to watch the Royal Wedding? Dubai Polo Club tickets sold out and the field entry tickets you can not see the wedding from there. Heard Barasti was showing it as well but is there anywhere else holding an event? Also anyone know what time it actually starts? Last question - is it going to be on free to air TV and if so what channel? We don't want cable TV but thinking I need it for the wedding!!!
 
 
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