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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 12:55
I am 36 weeks pregnant and still go for legs massage every week.but i am having pre natal massage in which they just use normal oil to help soothe the pain in my legs. no aromatic oils should be used in pregnancy. you should always go to the person who is certified in pregnancy massage as sometimes applying pressure on diffrerent points is not good for you or your baby.particularly back massage should be avoided irrespective of the weeks.sadly my masseuse has left for states this week :( i was told by doc that reflexology to soothe the pain is also fine if you are going to a certified professional particulalry dealing with pregnancy. so far i didn't found any in dubai so havn't tried that. <em>edited by manubhadauria on 28/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 12:14
Please share your experiences what baby products you use? in terms of healthy skin and expense both. and where can i find pure coconut oil for baby's massage? I used Rapeseed Oil on DD which worked brilliantly. It cured her dry skin very quickly. A midwife at Healthbay recommended it. you meant to say grapeseed oil? ;)
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 11:26
Thank you, manubhadauria! So lovely of you to share your experience. Port Rashid it is, then. Would you trust [url=http://www.google.com/imgres?q=port+rashid+police&hl=en&biw=1345&bih=598&tbm=isch&tbnid=WpbLgbbsafFPCM:&imgrefurl=http://www.flight.org/blog/2011/03/18/leavingek23/&docid=W7YSp2vLl6C0eM&imgurl=http://www.flight.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/RashidPolice.jpg&w=684&h=615&ei=XThvT_zPHOmI0QHZvs35Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=114&vpy=4&dur=137&hovh=213&hovw=237&tx=103&ty=95&sig=102742103932168402867&page=2&tbnh=128&tbnw=144&start=18&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:18'>this map[/url'>? In other words, is that the exact location? ETA Wonder if [url=http://g.co/maps/kjxj8'>this[/url'> is the right one... All things considered? ;) yes this map is correct. if you are coming from jumeirah side just drive down straight to the end towards port rashid. you will see police station towards your right. there is a driving centre too there. hope this helps :) edited by jophiel on 25/03/2012
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 17:28
had recently been throught this process in last november. we went to the one near jumeirah open beach port rashid i think parking is very easy to find as went early in the morning and they have different parking slots for the applicants. take all your required document.emirates id if you have one which reduces the time for fingerprinting. but then my DH's fingerprint could not be found through emirates id so he has to give another one :) enter into the police station towards your left take the ticket and ask the person sitting there for PCC. you have to wait for few min only. they only fill up the form. after submitting application have to give fingerprints then was told to pick it after 2 days anytime. they are open 24 hrs for pick up . fairly easy and quick service. <em>edited by manubhadauria on 25/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 17:18
as mogindubai said ectopics are not removed by D&C. i had D&C last year in april and it was as the foetus didn't developed properly so had to be removed at 8 weeks. there is no pain whatsoever in D&C. they gave me 15 min general anasthesia. procedure took 10 minutes. rested into the ward for a few hrs and back to home in 14 hrs total. no pain or bleeding apartr from loose sensation down there. So sorry to hear about yours.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 10:06
seeing Dr Andrea, deleivers in international modern hospital. She is really very nice. (after lots of recommendations on forum i went to her in my 31 week)
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Latest post on 23 March 2012 - 23:44
Hi all so we are also already parents of a little girl. She was born yesterday evening at City and Dr. Elsa was fantastic. I was originaly booked for induction for 25th March but this little one decided to come earlier. It was not an easy labour for me but all is good now. Wishing good luck to all March/April ladies. many congrats citronkb for your little fairy :) i should start gearing up now. <em>edited by manubhadauria on 23/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 12:27
i use to pay 340 aed per month which was automatically deducted fro the credit account. (now pregnant so no more gym) for the lesser amount i think its 250 aed you get gym access till 3 in the afternoon. the classes were amazing and they have started aqua aerobics too now. plus you have so many options if you are bored from one gym then goto someplace else :) just goto any of their club and salesperson would tell you all the details. do negotiate a bit as when i joined they gave me 21 days fitness first passes, a heartrate watch and 4 days zumba passes too. i'll use them now after delievery for few days atleast :)
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 12:09
many congratulations ausiepup :) reading your experience has given strength to me for delievery....thank you!!
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 20:40
have you checked silver cross? it is lightweight and umbrella fold. also i have heard the same about maclaren. you need to check them out according to your baby's requirement. (i am searching right now as i am due in april :) )
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 09:54
I'm in Cedre Villas. Email me on [email protected] and i'll tell you all about what I am doing. x you have got mail :)
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 19:03
purchased once from there. good bargain althouh as quizzme said it took 20 days to arrive.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 16:08
Hi everybody well it might be me who will deliver first! on my last week doc visit she said this baby is definitely coming in March not in April as Im ready:-O doc is worried about my water retention and possible blood pressure problems so she said she would rather have me delivered sooner then later. So my next app is Wed and she said to come ready with a suitcase in next she needs to admit me for delivery! oh how nerve wracking it is! fingers cross for all of us ladies. Will keep u updated. take care all. all the very best citronkb :)
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 09:56
positive vibes and a big hug to you sami. i'll keep on praying for you and your family.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 09:52
hello everyone :) yes the times are coming near and i am getting so anxious. trying to get the house in order (laziness of the past few months) but i just keep on sitting and look at the mess :)so many things on to do list but none has been ticked off so far!! heartburn is getting terrible and i have rashes again so at night i am busy with itching. getting very less sleep. its so difficult to sleep on side specially only on left.
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Latest post on 17 March 2012 - 11:15
Yes it's a Plus, and yes you may! I'm going to sort it all out today to sell so give me an email on michellepenny101 (at) yahoo.co.uk and I will reply with pics. even i am interesred in a bugaboo whether its a chameleon or bee+ .would mail you.
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Latest post on 17 March 2012 - 11:12
last year during pregnancy one of my friend bought a nice jalebiya or i think it was kaftan. she got it cut from the hem( got it till her calfs) and paired it with leggings. was looking absolutely radiant and she was 7+ preggers at that time.
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 10:08
You can find loads of tissue box covers in Drangon Mart. They have great choice and very good price too. which section in dragonmart can you please tell?
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 10:03
DH bought me a book by lucy atkins- first time parents. its about newborns and the essential things to buy rather than just splurging on. very nice book. currently reading that and getting myself prepared for the coming arrival :) have you checked at kinokuniya? they do have a decent selection. i remember one about toddlers and new borns but sorry can't remember the author or the title of the book. these pregnancy hormones!!
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 10:36
i am looking for baby wool for knitting but have no idea where to look for? TIA
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 12:07
progestrone is a very common treatment given here in dubai by nearly all docs. i had PCOS and was given progestrone along with folic acid to concieve naturally. so fell pregnant in 3 months :) usually docs wait for 6-8 months and then they start on femara to help you get pregnant. i didn't started femara and concieved before that. you just take appointment of a good gynae and consult her. mostly gynaes' here recommend concieving naturally if you are not in a hurry .
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 11:05
does anybody else has this problem in pregnancy? hyperpigmentation or melasma or pigmentation simply? i really hate black patches on my skin which are on stomach,underarms,face and back :( thought of starting this thread so that after delievery we can get our skin back to normal. i am searching for home remedies and will post here. if you have any please do share. 1. soak saffron in heavy cream ov ernight. apply for 30 minutes and wash with cold water. 2. equal parts of crushed tomato and pineapple with few drops of lemon juice every alternate day. (this i have tried and it works wonders on my skin) (combination skin)
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 15:27
we have already tested most of the brands. liked mamas and papas too. but the only thing with bugaboo is the travelling bag and easy to fold.even new model of M&P urbo is very nice.
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 11:19
Thanks for your kind words... manubhadauria .. I'm feeling almost that they are trying to guilt me into getting something that I/we may not like, love or want...... They say in their FAQ's section about the stroller that it has a bassinet option .... I have asked a friend to check it out in store and get back to me.... its heavy too due to the generators in there. check out the weight too. bugaboo is only 8.2 kgs and can be used upto 18 kgs of child weight. @shella: thanks for the update shella. we are centered onto that only as we plan to have 2 child atleast 3-4 yrs after. so this can be used afterwards too. from where did you bought yours?
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 10:38
dxb19 this stroller is amazing!! but so far what i have checked its not fully reclinable so its not suitable for newborns.
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 10:05
i have the same issues. we have selected bugaboo bee+ so far but everyody is advising to go for a cheaper stroller or any other from dubizzle. i was swayed by quinny's price and model but my DH is adamant on bugaboo. he does not want to buy second hand for the first baby :). one of my friend bought last year from dubizzle -gracco for just 500 with all the accessories but what's the point as she is again looking for the stroller after 1 year. you have to see what fits your criteria, as we will be travelling atleast 2-3 times a year so wanted a light stroller which can be put into its bag. and we don't want to buy 2 strollers one for here and one when we are travelling. it makes no sense when you have limited space here to store everything. but then for the first time parents like us it will be trial and error :) i have read so many reviews online and people say no stroller is perfect for all. you have to check your criteria. all the best in hunting. i'll check out your link too. if you are getting it by shipping do let me know please. :) <em>edited by manubhadauria on 07/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 19:18
You were looking for lilac bumbo tray? i just saw one on dubizzle. here's the link- http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/baby-items/?page=3
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 13:22
congrts barmy army :) i so wished at the time of my first scan that i have twins....we are not in the same boat but many congratulations :)
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 18:01
i have also recently changed my doc and is in 32 week of pregnancy. no ultrasounds now except for 1 later which i am actually happy about.. with the previous doc every time i use to go there was a scan even if i have to go in just a space of 10 days for something or the other. <em>edited by manubhadauria on 05/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 10:06
you are right kiwispiers with bigger baby chances of normal delievery are very less ( although my baby is right size at the moment). I am not trying to loose weight just have to control it so the scale is same on my next visit to doc :) fruits are a big part of my diet daily and still are. only i have to control on junk food and sweets.
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 21:50
thanks everybody...i was fitness conscious before pregnancy. going to gym atlest 5-6 times a week and eating healthy...with pregnancy due to loads of nausea for 4 months i swapped white bread instead of multigrain. just eating toasted bread without any spread or butter use to help me a little with the nausea. as for fitness due to a miscarriage 3 months back(before concieving) i was more careful this time and due to some medical issues couldn't even walk.so life was completeky sedentary. still walking is very painful but i have started walking irrespectively....
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 09:34
i was in the same boat for first 3 and a half months of pregnancy and now it has started again (32 week) you have to see what helps you. for me it was sucking on crystalized ginger or little jaggery or eating green grapes one by one very slowly. do not get into the habit of drinking any type of soda its not healthy for the baby. i have the travel bands too they helped me a little.
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 09:30
i have been asked yesterday by my gynae to bring copies of passport,residency visa and marriage certificates to register in the hospital.
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 18:49
yes and there came up few tagged posts of facebook...i did changed my settings then.
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 18:47
Hi manubhadauria Thanks for your answer. I am seeing the doctors there now, as well as my private doctor, so I hope that puts me in a safe position. Will ask more information during my next appointment. Although I am not happy with the consultant I have been appointed, I have made 1 visit to the ER last week (turned out to be nothing) and the doctor on duty was very helpful and very friendly you will not be assigned a single doc. there is a panel of 5 doc's i think and every time you go you'll be seeing the doc on duty that day. That what put me off although people who have delievered there says that all the doc's are so thorough in their notes that you don't need to explain yourself every time.
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 13:33
can't answer your questions properly...you rae correct that information provided there is not sufficient. but i was told that if i buy the antenatal package to register there i still have to see their doc's even if i am going with private doc.that will automatically register you for the NICU if the need arises but they do prefer people who are delievering there first.better go and check in the emergency department as the person there was very helpful.
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 09:45
we have ford edge and it was recommended to change after 60 k irrespective of years...so we did changed then only. The company personnel told us that due to heat and speed of the roads here tyres should always be changed when recommended by the company or the mechanic to prevent bursting of the tyres. <em>edited by manubhadauria on 27/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 25 February 2012 - 10:20
i bought few from daiso in lamcy plaza...i think i paid 7 dhs each.
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 18:34
i also saw farlin today...will be watching your thread for any info :)
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 10:10
into 32 week with the first baby and i am feeling so huge!! ok clothes have left my side...they don't wanna fit me :( i have only 3 pairs of clothes and i am sick of wearing them.... whenever i stand and walk i feel like somebody is putting pressure on my shoulders to sit down!! anybody delievering in international modern hospital around 25 april??
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 21:17
i love armani on him :) and burberry weekend for myself.
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 09:30
I didn't have maxicosi or bugaboo but for me the infant car seat was a very handy thing because I could get the baby in and out of the car without waking him up and just attach the car seat to the stroller. My car seat had a base in the car and I could just click the seat into this base. It's an additional expense because you can only use it for a year but then you can try to sell it or keep it for the next one. by reading your post atleast i have made up my mind that i will be buying newborn car seat only...rather than the one used for 3 years.thanks
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 09:29
Hi, I guess i can only answer one of your questions properly. You can get bugaboo bee at Bumble Bee. If you are looking for bugaboo cameleon you also have the option to buy it from Mothercare. Just kidding is the one that brings in all the Bugaboos to Dubai and the other shops get their stock from them. I am going to get a bugaboo cameleon and a maxi carseat for it from newborn the pebble because the newer version of maxi cosy does not fit easily onto the bugaboo. Good luck. Ive been where you are in the decision making its not easy.. thanks for your feedback. its helpful regarding car seat :)
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 09:28
thank you everybody...met Dr.Andrea yesterday...she is really nice and free at the time of my delievery. so i think i am gonna go with her if things didn't work out with my previous gynae :)
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 09:07
interlocking ones are good (as i have seen in my friends house) her daughter is 2 yr old now and she likes to remove and make it again on her own like a puzzle...although it wd take the space (they have no carpet only the mat) and the rolling mat can be kept away.. <em>edited by manubhadauria on 18/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 February 2012 - 18:05
that's great news presam :) now since you have seen your baby you can relax and enjoy!! <em>edited by manubhadauria on 17/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 10:46
Dr Najat in Healthcare city Sulayyman Al Habib medical center is a great OBGYN she delivered my baby at IMH last year. edited by gusncoley on 14/02/2012 i am with dr nirmala in the same centre.but their fees is just triple of what the hospital has!
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 10:42
you post on facebook, you call on their landline numbers, you email them a hundred times..they will still not respond!! very very poor service.they always give the answer that somebody will get back to you,please leave your number. after hassling them for 20 days i got in touch with the company directly valentines gift)and told them about my order and the details for delievery. within 2 days my product was delievered. but in future i will not buy anything from groupon! <em>edited by manubhadauria on 15/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 10:35
give a rest to your ankle hun! what if the problem increases by doing any form of cardio?? if you are a member of gym try weight training.it will develop muscles and is better then nothing. i use to do on alternate days to help ease off the muscles pain by cardio.there are lots of weight training exercises which you can do sitting.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 10:31
i was in the same dilemma few days back....went to tarsam and they have a huge range of gifts for boys....you can check in virgin too. in dubai mall both shops are side by side on the medical centre level near kinokuniya.. i bought an i-helicopter which operates from ipod,iphone,ipad. <em>edited by manubhadauria on 15/02/2012</em>
 
 
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