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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 17:02
Goodness me! Unfortunately UK are suffering the same way with the influx of East Europeans do the self same thing... Oh. Do Eastern Europeans do that too?
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 15:51
The birth was clearly traumatic. It looks like the baby's arm got broken in the process. Because the prenatal care in Germany is good, I can only assume that this mother did not attend her check-ups....
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 15:01
Yes, there are those 6 extra days to fast during the month after Ramadan... Shawwal but don't you have to do make up days first. I don't know about that. Don't you have all year to make up the missed days? Are you not allowed to fast the 6 extra days in Shawwal if you haven't made up the missed days?
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 14:59
My first two children are 18 months apart. That was how I wanted it... However, the first two years of my second DD's life were extremely challenging and I sometimes wondered if I had made the right decision. Now, my two eldest are 4 and 5 and I realize that I made the right decision and that is why I have chosen a similar age gap again for children 3 and 4. You have to go with your instincts. After child number two, I knew that I was definitely not ready to have another one less than two years later but I was totally ready for that after my first...
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 14:51
Shouldn't the 29th day of Ramadan be a holiday? No. For Government and semi-government the 30th Ramadan is a holiday - if there is one. Oh, I thought Sheikh Zayed had said that the 29th day of Ramadan should always be a holiday. I guess that they haven't put that into practice... i think it was 30th ramadan. http://m.gulfnews.com/29th-day-of-ramadan-now-public-holiday-1.378170 I found this article online and it clearly states that the 29th day of Ramadan should be a holiday. Maybe that law has been scrapped since Sheikh Zayed died.... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 31/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 14:50
Yes, there are those 6 extra days to fast during the month after Ramadan...
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 14:27
Shouldn't the 29th day of Ramadan be a holiday? No. For Government and semi-government the 30th Ramadan is a holiday - if there is one. Oh, I thought Sheikh Zayed had said that the 29th day of Ramadan should always be a holiday. I guess that they haven't put that into practice...
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 14:14
Shouldn't the 29th day of Ramadan be a holiday?
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 08:37
Let's hope that she had an epidural!
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 20:01
Based on what I have heard, this is the going rate. If you have nursery-age children, they will probably let them go for free. The money is about right for an assistant. Nursery teachers get a bit more. It's not a given that you'd get free places for your own kids (if you have any), though. It's actually more likely that you'd get a discount, and not necessarily a major one. It's usually only "big school" teachers who get free places for their kids. That's funny because my experience is the opposite of everything you said... But I suppose it really depends on the individual school or nursery.... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 30/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 19:37
Based on what I have heard, this is the going rate. If you have nursery-age children, they will probably let them go for free.
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 18:59
In Mirdif area at the Itihad mall (with union co-op) there is a big, clean soft play area and it is only 15 aed per hour! They have girls that play with your kids, color with them, and do face painting. No extra charge! Its not busy and my LO loves it! They just raised their price to 20 dirhams an hour!
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 15:28
Has anyone tried the new ones at the Dubai Mall i.e. Caboodle and Le Petit Palais?
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 15:27
For some strange reason my kids love the play area in the food court in Dubai Mall. Food court is the one in the same area where all the kids clothing is. They are both boys so they love running about and going down the slides. It was dhs35 last time we were there. That one is good but I find that it is always packed...
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 14:30
I would not worry about this. Most children at that age are not capable of properly cleaning themselves. In fact, in my opinion, they learn how to do it properly (I mean 100% clean...) around the age of 8. The school is expecting your child to be toilet trained. That is all. One thing that I have noticed with children is that they generally wait until they get home to do number two. In fact, that is one of the first things my children do when they get home from school.
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 10:28
I am not too concerned about the day feeds, but I do a lot of night feeds (4-6 or more per night) and that is what I am aiming to stop. That's fundamentally a sleep issue not a hunger issue. Does baby fall asleep independently at night and for naps or has he/she been accustomed to being nursed to sleep? Does baby sleep with you, in a cot in your room or in his/her own room? What happens if your DH responds to a night waking and not you? Yes, Meagle, all the questions you asked are relevant to my situation. It wouldn't be such a big deal if I were not expecting number 4. I am going to work on getting him to sleep through the night very soon.
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 10:03
I am not too concerned about the day feeds, but I do a lot of night feeds (4-6 or more per night) and that is what I am aiming to stop.
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 08:34
btw 12 ounces is an enormous amount isn't it? Do bottle-fed babies really drink that much in one go? When my DD was little, I used to take an 8 ounce bottle and fill it up to where the numbers didn't go anymore before bedtime. I think that was between 10 and 12 ounces. And she would drink it all in one go! I don't think I could ever get that much milk into my breastfed son....
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Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 21:43
Thank you Angel Joy and Apricot for your information. I am currently feeding my son milk through a straw and he is very receptive to that but he will never drink a 10 ounce bottle of milk before bedtime like my DD did. He wakes up so much during the night currently.... So, another question for the breastfeeding mothers....when did your breastfed child sleep through the night? edited by AnonDubai on 29/07/2013 <em>edited by AnonDubai on 30/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 13:46
Fire the doc and find a new one. This one is providing misinformation. There are a lot of doctors who would say this, though.... That doesn't make it any the less misinformation, just because numerous doctors don't know what they're talking about :) Yes, I agree. As someone who has been doing extended breast feeding for quite some time, I am quite used to hearing about how I must stop with my one year-old, my two year-old etc. I have also been told this in the USA. So now I just ignore the doctor and don't say anything but that doesn't stop me from seeing the same doctor. Breast feeding is such an easy science so I don't understand why so many doctors don't understand it. But if your Dr hasn't taken the time to learn about the well publicized recommendations regarding breastmilk, doesn't that raise a red flag in terms of their ability to stay current in general?. I agree that Drs are not experts in breastfeeding and I would never ask a Dr a breastfeeding related question but its alarming if they seem to know less even than the average lay-person or give out advice as if they do know. I would think it grounds for changing Drs myself. For me, it doesn't really matter because I tend to see lots of different doctors anyway...
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 12:48
Fire the doc and find a new one. This one is providing misinformation. There are a lot of doctors who would say this, though.... That doesn't make it any the less misinformation, just because numerous doctors don't know what they're talking about :) or they are just promoting the products :) keep feeding your child. my son is 15 months old and he has weaned himself already to 3-4 feeds in a day. he takes about 150-200 ml cow's milk in a day in addition to breastmilk. i am in no mood to stop till 2 years of age atleast. Its such a beautiful feeling and relaxing time for mother and baby that its a shame to let it go. but off course the doctor was right for one thing that breastmilk is not as nutritious as before for their fast growing body. so keep giving balance diet to make up for the lost nutrients. edited by angel joy on 28/07/2013 Hi! My son is around the same age and I would really like to wean him or at least greatly minimize breastfeeding. How do you give your son that milk?
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 10:56
Fire the doc and find a new one. This one is providing misinformation. There are a lot of doctors who would say this, though.... That doesn't make it any the less misinformation, just because numerous doctors don't know what they're talking about :) Yes, I agree. As someone who has been doing extended breast feeding for quite some time, I am quite used to hearing about how I must stop with my one year-old, my two year-old etc. I have also been told this in the USA. So now I just ignore the doctor and don't say anything but that doesn't stop me from seeing the same doctor. Breast feeding is such an easy science so I don't understand why so many doctors don't understand it.
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 10:48
Yes, my kids really like going there too, but I find it tiring because there is nowhere to sit down!
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 10:47
Fire the doc and find a new one. This one is providing misinformation. There are a lot of doctors who would say this, though....
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 10:45
Mine go back on September 4th.
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 09:01
She may have an accident or two and that is common, even in children who have been toilet trained for much longer. She should not be admonished by the school if she does, but some schools here do. As CW said, they tend to take them to the bathroom frequently so don't worry about that. Sometimes they need to have one accident at school to understand the consequences of it....
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 08:57
That is very concerning. Don't they have a little pen to verify if it is counterfeit or not or is that only for 50s and 100s?
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Latest post on 27 July 2013 - 12:50
The writer may be Irish...
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Latest post on 27 July 2013 - 08:51
The DM has an American version. You just have to click on "U.S." to reach it. I use it for American news as it seems to cover issues faster than many other sources.
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Latest post on 26 July 2013 - 13:57
Thanks Ladies! Wow AnonDubai 20 aed is super cheap for a playground these days! Is it good for older kids as well? Yes, up until the age of 8, I'd say...
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Latest post on 26 July 2013 - 13:20
I like the one in the Etihad Mall. It is really big and costs 20 dirhams an hour.
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Latest post on 26 July 2013 - 12:23
Rashidiya Al Noor Polyclinic is affordable and hygienic.... 100 dirhams to see a dentist and about 200 for a filling <em>edited by AnonDubai on 26/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 26 July 2013 - 11:39
I just checked the EW page and it doesn't look like there's an EW play group anymore at the Mirdif City Center. Admin, is this the case?
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Latest post on 26 July 2013 - 11:36
Yes, there is a Facebook group called "Mirdif Mums". EW also hosts a weekly event. I am not sure how active these groups are during Ramadan, though.
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Latest post on 26 July 2013 - 11:33
DF is trash. Absolute trash. Look at the pics on the right of the page: "(so and so) shows her behind.. Shows her body.. Shows her legs.. Shows her cleavage etc etc etc" Are we women really just parts of a body worth mentioning?Yeah, but it's really good when you want all the juicy details of celebrity divorces, etc. I liked the instant access to the Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy video congratulating the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Yes, the celebrity articles are quite good. It is too bad that they have to be so mean, though...
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 22:35
What kind of play area is it? Water play? Toys? Climbing frame? How much are you charging per hour? Can you drop the kids off there?
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 22:02
Well, surely we need more details than that!
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 14:34
I did not report, now I feel bad !!!!!!!! I just want to know what is a sanitize way of cleaning the instrument???? It's not to late to report this salon. You only went there yesterday...
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 14:33
Pornography and the Internet. Until these are regulated then our children will be more at risk. I believe that not only is it reported more nowadays but it is also more likely to happen. I agree with you on both statements. I am very happy that they don't allow pornographic websites here. When I use the Internet in my home country, I get so annoyed at the constant pornographic pop-ups...
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 14:30
RamC, you might think of reporting this salon to the municipality. They could come in and do a spot check on this place. The municipality perform spot checks from time to time on salons and it is a very big deal if they are found to be violating the rules... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 25/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 13:16
One day you hear how parents are overprotective nowadays, and how lives were so much carefree "back then", and how kids brought up in a carefree life grew up to be perfectly good adults And then you hear stuff like this..... Yes, I believe that all this stuff happened way back when, but people were less inclined to talk about it and of course, media coverage was much different 50 years ago...
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 11:23
Fast food should be eaten immediately. Lukewarm soggy burger - yuck yuck! Fries need to be piping hot. We have berks in the office who order ICECREAM SUNDAES from the McD's delivery *facepalm* BERK I love this word haven't heard it in years!! I have never heard it before. What does it mean? I thought it was a typo for jerks.
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 10:46
LOVE that she was wearing polka dots. Just like Lady Di was when she left the hospital with Prince William....or shall I say that Duke. Sigh* I picture the baby's name to be Evan for some reason. The polka dot dress also accentuated her new mum tummy, and she had her hands clasped underneath as if to emphasise it. She didnt seem to care which is great but also could be to squash any busybodies from insinuating where such a big boy came from? as her bump has always been tidy, and nobody saw her in public in the last month of pregnancy, nor as she made a dash into the hospital. She may have wanted to make a last stand to underline the heir was carried/birthed by her and not by a surrogate, any crazy accusation is possible in twitterland and many celebs have had to face this accusation recently. Just speculation of course but could it be possible? Never can say... Yes, I have to agree with you, RT. The Duchess of Cambridge is very into appearances and would normally be mortified to have her stomach showing like that. That dress was chosen to show off her stomach and she clasped her stomach to accentuate it also. She never looked like she was carrying an 8 pounder so "they" wanted to put any conspiracy theories to rest...
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 21:20
My DD self-weaned herself from it at the age of 5. My third child has one and so will my fourth.
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 15:25
On the childrens city site it says its only 10dhs. Surely this is not the only cost. Tell me! Yes, it is.
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 14:40
thank you @mrsb, @Chi2Dxb, @Tattie Bogle, @Daza - I am a bit relieved now knowing I am not alone dealing with this - will try egg shells recipe and if not then maybe i call pest control for help. I dread those little creatures and feel theyre so gross as @Tattie Bogle so accurately described ... and I am not sure I can sanely coexist - it is quite a dilemma for me - keep dreading they may crawl on my body while i am sleeping or so ... i am already starting to itch!! Anyway, i thank you all sweet ladies for being there when I needed you xox Don't worry about them crawling on you while you are sleeping. They don't like soft surfaces so they stick to walls and floors and ceilings.
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 14:38
But would a doctor or nurse be allowed to intervene?
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 14:35
I really like Burger King but only if I can eat it there. If you get it delivered, the fries are soggy, the wrappers are stuck inside the sandwiches, and the sodas are spilled.
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 14:33
Do you have access to a pool, Ginnee?
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 14:32
Besides the spelling errors, they frequently update articles without changing the whole article so the first few paragraphs end up contradicting the last few.
 
 
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