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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 10:53
New Look at Ibn Battuta!! I went last week and all of their summer maternity stuff is on sale, I bought 3 maternity floral dresses in a size 12, they were 55 Dhs each, such a bargain. They also had rails and rails of maternity vests in all colours. thank you very much.. loks like there is a trip to ibn battuta on weekend :)
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 10:51
i am also looking for one...just entered into my second trimester but my legs are killing me. from last 2 days i am not able to sleep because of pain :( i have read here only that there is a spa in jumeirah village i think its sister's lounge. they do pregnancy massage and on mondays they have some discounts, 149 aed.
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 10:39
prices are still the same if you go to immigration office, ie, 2000 aed security deposit and 750 aed for 1 month visa. i have heard that there are travel agents that process visa for 400 Aed for 1 month without any security deposit although i don't know if that is legal here.
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 13:07
every week is not requirered as long as you are not at high risk..still every week is too much. in my first trimester i had 3 visits, one to confirm pregnancy at 6 weeks, second for heartbeat at 9 weeks, other at 13 week to just determine the growth of baby ( i had these much as i had the previous case of miscarriage and have pcos)....so now i am starting my 15 week and i have my next appointment on 11 dec. in between if i have some problem i call my gynae but no scans. and you are right my doc has told me that after 32 weeks she'll be calling me weekly. limit your visits dear and try and enjoy your pregnancy ( although i am still fighting nausea and tiredness :) )
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 10:02
the rules here are different it seems. just few months back my husband lost his license, had to goto bur dubai police station to file a report, then went to rta with passport copy and all was done within 2 hrs with 200 AED spent. from then on i have started keeping a photocopy in car, scanned copy in all his mail ids :)
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 10:06
We used Cells4Life. Efficient service, no hassles and one of the best investments we have made! You can ring the guy and you can arrange for him to come to your house to give you and your DH a presentation on how the whole process works! [url=http://www.cells4life.co.uk/contact-us'>Cells4Life[/url'> i am due in april but was looking at options and cells4life sounded good. they even came at home and discussed everything.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 17:11
wow!! this forum is wonderful...i have finally got a name for weird feeling in my legs. i'll also discuss this with my doc. i mostly get this when i don't workout so i thought it might be due to that. and since i am pregnant and not allowed much exercise i thought i'll have this throughout. will start drinking tonic water straight away. :) thanks all
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 10:43
Hi Dubaicat, I had my 6 weeks scan and everything went well. Saw the yolk sac, fetal pole and heartbeat. I will be going back soon for my 8 weeks scan and to make sure everything is still fine. congrts sal123...i am also in the same boat...although i am nearing completion of my first trimester! whole time so scared and anxious for next appointment :) these 3 months are passing very very slowly! still 1 week left for me. are you taking any meds? i am on progestrone gel and glucophage. i had my scan at 6 weeks, 8 weeks, next scheduled for 13 week. i am worried about the no of ultrasound in just first trimester but atleast they soothe me...seeing baby growing fine on screen :) all the best to you...keep fingers crossed.
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 10:25
my hubby's birthday was yesterday and i got him a red velvet cake from magnolia bakery, bloomingdales, lower ground, dubai mall. he loved it!!! (and he does not like sweet things :) ) they do carrot cake too. check out- www.magnoliabakery.com <em>edited by manubhadauria on 08/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 18:19
marks and spencer...their's is tasty too.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 10:43
there are few places..one store in near ikea..they do all sizes, another is by the name of canvas i lower ground dubai mall, then there is Mr copy behind lamcy plaza. i have one done recently from Mr copy and still waiting for it to arive. the deals keep coming for canvas pics.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 09:18
yes discounts are worth waiting..actually discounts are not much but you get a lot of freebies. but you might want to try during gitex in dubai mall. last year we got a nikon slr from jacky's in dubai mall during gitex and they gave the same deal there only. it saved the hassle of finding parking and those admission tickets there! however if you have a list of buying electronics (like me this year :) ) then its better to goto gitex.
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 19:36
i tried sucking on candies, peppermint, drink loads of water (atleast 3 lts daily) and spend most waking moments in loo :) , still my mouth is dry all the time. and apparently even after making a list to ask my gynae i still forget a thing or 2. suggestions given here are always wonderful so seeking your help again ladies.
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 19:30
congrts aussiepup :) i had scan today at 10 weeks and again at the end of 13 weeks. i am still on progestrone for another 3 weeks. Gosh this preogestrone has swelled me up so much that people ask me is it 7 or 8 month :( nausea has reduced a little bit but cooking is still difficult! i eat so much of sugar (it helps me to lessen nausea) . my baby is growing fine too and today when my dh heard the heartbeat for the first time he was looking around the doc's office for the noise :D by looking at his face i had to stifle a laugh and had to point it 'this is heartbeat dear' i just want to go and buy a baby journal to jot all this down....but dear hubby says after 3 months u can buy! these 3 months are really long *sigh*
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 09:28
you have lots of places to select the indoor plants. either goto dubai garden centre at sheikh zayed road, satwa plant souq, sharjah plant market near bus stand. i mostly buy from sharjah as there are many shops along the road and you can bargain too. as for what plants that depends on your preference. shopekeepers guide well as for what plants to have. this time i am thinking of giving satwa a try but have no idea about the price there. also dubai garden centre is a lovely place but a bit expensive then others.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 10:29
well, i am 11 weeks at the time and already stretch marks have started appearing on my waist!! using sandalwood oil on somebody's recommendation but i think i'll go with vit e and palmer's too. as for genetics its not necessary as my mom doesn't have any and she was slim even years after my birth! and i have become like a balloon in initial months only :)
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:22
So, I went to the pharmacy to get some motion sickness bands for morning sickness and they rang round all the branches and no one has them. Instead they gave me Navidoxine. Can anyone confirm that this is safe 100% for sure during pregnancy? I am really against taking medication but its getting to the point where im struggling to keep fluids down so I need to do something. Seeing my obgyn on Sunday...... i got from boots last weekend from ibn battuta and they had 3 pairs left. better to call them first. navidoxine is completely safe as my gynae has precribed it to me too but i am not taking it as even after that i felt the same.so no use taking meds. it is different for every person if you feel better then go ahead and take it.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:19
gtalk on gmail is best so far and free...previously yahoo messenger was banned but few days back i saw that voice and video calls have started again. apart from this i have installed new feature of gmail . pc to mobile calling is 0.02 $ per min. so in case i need to call mobile i use that.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 18:20
i am searching for one too but i think i'll give magnolia a try this year. anyways their red velvet cupcake is to die for :)
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 18:19
Never tried them but two I've seen get recommended quite a bit on here are http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wikkid-Cakes/104470146291450 not sure if she's still here or in Oman and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Caketastic-Dubai/111813822218118 in a previous post few days back she said she comes on weekend here.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 10:04
bentota is a nice place and the hotel Taj vivanta is best there.
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 09:49
Thanks everyone for your advice. Hopefully I'll find one of these that works. HAK...I was worried about losing weight, I take it its not unsafe if you lose weight during pregnancy? Your body will still give baby what it needs? I only seem to manage to eat Salt and vinegar crisps and was worried that I was giving my baby a terrible start in life! well my gynae told me to eat whatever i can. she did prescribed protein powder for me which i am still taking. otherwise only the smell of potatoes are fine for me.i am thinking the same thing...poor baby chips,sugar and potatoes right from start ;)
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 09:45
Hi dear try the sailor bands for sea sickness available at pharmacies.. dont worry you will feel better soon. these bands recommended here have really helped me alot, along with sipping sweet lemon water throughout the day is helping me. also i found that by eating grapes one at a time brings on less nausea :) all the best dear...i am still 2 weeks far from my first trimester to end.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 09:06
i developed a taste for them in bangkok...Oh i am drooling now..now that you have reminded i am having a craving too :) . have to take dh to dragonmart on weekend. recently there was a article in timesout on bubble tea in dubai. ping pong restaurant at dubai mall, lower ground,near fountains serve them but with their own twist not the traditional one. and as worried123 said there are 2 places in dragonmart. happy drinking! ps: looks like mellie781 has given you the link :) <em>edited by manubhadauria on 26/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 09:02
oh yes!! living in dubai has really affected health. when i came here 2 yrs ago i got stupid inflammation of intestines which gave me problem for 8 months....still i have to be careful what i eat outside. stomach upset is the most common here. My dh is happy as his allergies don't trouble him here but as soon as we go back home they attack!
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 09:53
hey fairwater, do make a search here...sometime back there was a post about koh samui and lots of us who have ben there recently,gave our reviews there. as for spa...you have several good one there. magnolia which is medium range,then there is tamarind which is expensive(it was 10,000 baht for the package i liked) but its a lifetime experience. do a google on it.normally all the resorts there do have spas and i found that the one where i was staying was good. as for thai massage i tried several but everyone was different from last one! so it would be good to have a look in lonely planet book.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 19:01
Congrats Manu... I have been on EW very rarely lately, so didn't know about you being preggers :) Take care thanks..was wondering where are you?
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 17:45
Hi manubhadauria, i bought some very simple ones from Life Pharmacy on Al Wasl Road until I find the ones I am looking for. I am almost 4 months now and still feel yuck though I do have more good days than bad. The bands do help and I am open to the fact it may be placebo but they work for me right now. I am also taking Navidoxine from the Obs recommendation and that helped a little, hence why I went and got the bands about a week or two after starting the tablets. I'm totally over it! If anyone knows where to get the watch band ones in colours, I'd love to know also. Next stop, accupuncture? ETA, the ones I bought were 15 AED edited by sparkly on 18/09/2011 oh thanks sparkly i'll get from there as i buy my meds from there only. i too started taking navidoxine but still felt same so stopped taking them.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 17:43
oh big congrts to jojobaaklini :) mine are also 9 weeks and 4 days exactly. due date is 24 april..and yes this nausea is very terrible. i use to love cooking and now its a big headache or me day and night. i don't even know what i can eat to feel less bloated or nauseated!! and i am showing like 4 months already! even if i havn't told my friends they have start guessing themselves...i guess like this i will be left with almost nobody to break the news after 3 months :) u take care of yourself. these 3 months are really critical...and i am off the exercises and gym everything!
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 17:01
oh wow!! i always admire women who drive safely ( i am afraid of driving) well done
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 17:00
Both of us loves travelling so we thought to wait for 3 yrs then start...but life is not always as planned. I was detected with pcos last year and doctor advised to start family as soon as possible. so after 2 yrs of marriage here i am 10 weeks preggers :) and well our baby will celebrate our 3 aniversary with us. you said right every person has different opinion for this.if you think you are ready then you are.. i think that a women has to be ready rather than a man. men are never ready...one of my friend's hubby doesn't want kids for 4-5 years and they have been married for 3+ yrs already..she is just longing for a child.and it doesn't help when you are 28.
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Latest post on 17 September 2011 - 09:28
nams new ,if you don't mind telling, which passport do you have? i have also heard recently that Indian passports require husband's name in order for the baby's passport to get processed. and even if you have marriage certificate attested you have to get it with ministry of external affairs i think. i am still searching the reliability of this news and in the interim if you know then do share please, i.e., if you have indian passport.
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 09:32
7 level fashion car park directly. park ur car and enter thru main entrance.right side dubai mall clinic.
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 11:47
oh i didn't checked this thread before posting mine :) thanks very much for the info. i do need few massages for legs.
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 11:46
i desperately need someone to come over for few days for massage in pregnancy. my legs pain so much that it is difficult to sleep.i used to do cardio alot and since pregnancy no clearance for exercise so my legs pain more. can anybody recommend?
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 10:18
welcome snowySLC...congratulations!! its to hard to keep the news to yourself when you are so excited :) i am loosing weight (as per scale) but my clothes have refused to fit me!! have already bought some maternity clothes. i am so bloated all the time. people have already started guessing as my tummy is very much out, thanks to bloating, as compared to flat one previously! and i don't have the clearance for workout till first sem is over :( if you find any good yoga class or aqua aerobics please do share. i will join too. <em>edited by manubhadauria on 12/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 12:26
i have been to koh samui last month...amazing place...we took a flight from bangkok directly, bangkok airways, as we had limited days (only 4) and buses and ferry were taking alot of time and we didn't want to spend it in travelling. you have a lot of options for staying there. we rented a scooter there. chaweng beach is the most populated area by tourists.there were few groups of lady travellers there. it was lively day and night.beach there was fine for swimming.we stayed by bophut beach.nice isolated area for relaxation with most of the spas nearby. on bophut beach there is one restaurant secret garden i think, amazing thai curries, they have accomodation too,small cottages type. the owner there is british.totally peace and lovely view from there. then there is fisherman village. starfish restaurant is also very amazing.then nearby chaweng beach there is one area where all the villagers make local food. nice place to try local food. then there is another island phi phi which is also very beautiful but i havn't been there so don't know much about there.
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Latest post on 10 September 2011 - 21:50
i do have a spare one of hp. My hubby's visiting friend left it here and from last 2 years its here so i don't think its required anymore. anyway i'll ask him and also search where i have kept it!
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Latest post on 09 September 2011 - 15:26
thanks everybody for your suggestions. would go and buy some peppermint and travel sickness band too. other day dh took me for chinese (my fav) and i had to stand outside due to all the smell :) came back without eating dinner! i do have some crystallized ginger but i had been advised not to take food which produce heat,ginger amongst them. i like sucking on mango sorbet so eating that daily :) first preg and all alone, i am so scared as i had d&c 4 months back. this site is really lovely and everybody is so helpful here :)
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 09:19
hey granola do post here whenever that exhibition is there. at just 8 weeks my belly and waist has expanded. my jeans are now a dream for me :(
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 09:06
i have stopped taking navidoxine as even when i was taking it i had nausea... :(i hope it goes after 3 months..just the thought of food makes me nauseated.
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 14:52
I had my scan and blood tests on Sunday (Aug 28th) and all is well. I guessed my due date exactly as April 5th but as we know it can be give or take by a week or so either side. Heard and saw the heart beating - 166 bpm. My nausea seems to have subsided but my nose can still smell everything from a mile away. I've been craving mangos like crazy since the beginning, at least it's something healthy. I came home from a day out with a girlfriend last weekend and DH has some flowers on the table for me and a teddy for baby. So sweet, it's our first and we're too excited! I had some bleeding the other day and it was bright red, quite a lot too. I had a panty liner in because I've had spotting but this time I actually had to replace it with a pad. I was upset but I know that some bleeding is normal and my mom reassured me that she had bleeding the first 3 months. Still upsetting. I'm looking forward to the first trimester being over so that I can participate in some prenatal exercise classes and announce the news officially to our friends. same here coffegal...i get so nauseated by just the thought of the food. no vomiting only feeling :( and i am carving for homemade lemon pickle and mangoes...
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 14:50
hey all, yesterday finally heard the heartbeat at 180 bpm :) so relieved!! this is mine first pregnancy and just waiting for the first trimester to get over so that i can share with everybody! but people can guess themselves only as i am hugely bloated. mine due date is 25 april.
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 15:58
i saw some when i was searching for mine. but i got a back pack of national geographic way convenient than others. you have an slr? for that you might need big one. i think it was in dubai mall. medical centre floor where all electronics shops are there. sorry can't remember exactly which mall!!
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 15:55
candlelite in mirdiff and MOE have special baskets for eid gifts. i think its priced at 150 dhs. there was an add in today's gulf news paper.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 10:10
oh yes!! found it..its www.luxelittle.com
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 09:44
i bought it online few days ago for a friend. let me think the website...would reply back if i remember!!
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 20:00
oh okay. thanks very much :)
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 16:28
the one in lamcy is quite expensive and she does not offer any assistance. i heard here only that there are some in dragonmart too? <em>edited by manubhadauria on 22/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 16:24
hey big hug and congrts to u... :) i just found out today that i am preggers!! so happy. anyway check the previous thread here. there was a mention of a doula here who is very good. check the pregnancy forum. as for doc my exp with medcare was not good so i didn't went there again. if you want you can go to my gynae. i have been with her for almost a yr now. she listens to u and was there with me in difficult times. plus she keeps update of her patients. you can give her a shot. and she delievers in city, international modern and one more hospital which i dont remember. just go and see if she is upto your liking. her name is Dr Nirmala. she sees at Dr sulaiman al habib medical centre in healthcare city. just next to city hospital. this is the centre's no-044297777. hope that helps. where do you stay dubainewbie? <em>edited by manubhadauria on 22/08/2011</em>
 
 
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