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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 15:55
It's definitely over.
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 17:01
would you do it a) in the morning until end of term at end of June & again at term start in Sept b) in the afternoon until end of term at end June & again at term start in Sept (for a newbie moving to Dubai) No.
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 11:43
I tend to agree with Purple. I know this because my maid arrived at the end of November and we didn't do her visa until the end of January and we had to pay a fine of one day for processing it too late. We did her visa 61 days after she had entered the country.
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 11:14
We prolific posters on EW feel your pain...:)
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 11:11
My question was about what % of Emirati women work? Do they work because they need the money? Is there a family say so in whether they work or not? It was really about the women that you encounter in the gov depts as opposed to high fliers running their own businesses. How would anyone on EW be able to answer that question?
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 10:50
I did not see it. When did you post it?
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 09:51
The last time I ate at IHOP, I could hardly walk afterwards. If their portion sizes are the same here as in the USA, only order one thing from the menu. You will feel more comfortable afterwards.
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 09:45
Well, what else are you supposed to do when you're sitting in traffic or at a red light for 10 minutes? That is valuable time wasted!!
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 09:43
What does TTC mean please? trying to conceive
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 09:42
Miscarriages are so common that many hospitals and doctors don't even consider seeing pregnant women until they finish their first trimester. As common as miscarriages are, healthy pregnancies are much more common...:) <em>edited by AnonDubai on 08/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 09:17
All I know is that if your children are legally deemed as Muslims here, which means that their visa application says they are Muslim, then they will have to take Islamic lessons. There is no such thing as a "liberal Muslim" in the eyes of the authorities here. You either are Muslim or you aren't. You need to ask these questions of the school where you are planning to send your children. I think that many of the answers to your questions depend on the individual school. I'm sorry that I could not be of more help.
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 18:50
We use David's movers, have done for every move (5) over the past 4 years!! Call Zeeshan on 050 744 3202 Hi! Just so you know, they were supposed to be at my place today at 5:30 pm to do a price quotation but they did not show nor did they call me. On to the next company...
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 16:59
Do you two know each other in real life?
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 13:32
Click on your name at the top. Under your cover pic there'll be a box with tiny pics of 6 of your friends and underneath that box it'll say "Friends" with the number of friends you have. Click on that box. If you can see the person you want to defriend run your cursor over their name (don't click) and a box will pop up. In the bottom right of that box will be the word Friends with a tick to the left of it. Hover your cursor over the word *Friends and a drop down menu will appear. At the bottom of that menu you can select Unfriend. If you can't see them then type their name into the search box (where it says "Type a friend's name). When their name appears click on it and you'll be taken to their profile. Just under their cover pic you'll see the box with a tick and the word Friends. Follow from * in paragraph above. You appear to be an expert. Do you have any friends left? jk of course ;) Not any more, I've just deleted them all making sure that what I wrote in my previous post actually worked. lol
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 13:30
Thank you for this info. I think that if the epidural only lasts a few hours, then I will reconsider having one. I don't know why my first one lasted so long. Knowing this has all of a sudden made me feel more relaxed. I am so afraid of childbirth that I want to cry thinking about it so now that I know that having an epidural is an option, I feel better. :)
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 13:23
Thank you! I was successful!! OUCH! that was you? lol
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 13:17
Click on your name at the top. Under your cover pic there'll be a box with tiny pics of 6 of your friends and underneath that box it'll say "Friends" with the number of friends you have. Click on that box. If you can see the person you want to defriend run your cursor over their name (don't click) and a box will pop up. In the bottom right of that box will be the word Friends with a tick to the left of it. Hover your cursor over the word *Friends and a drop down menu will appear. At the bottom of that menu you can select Unfriend. If you can't see them then type their name into the search box (where it says "Type a friend's name). When their name appears click on it and you'll be taken to their profile. Just under their cover pic you'll see the box with a tick and the word Friends. Follow from * in paragraph above. Thank you! I was successful!!
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 13:14
Whilst you are on your wall page, you should see Friends listed on the left hand side menu. Click Friends and it will list them. On the right of each friend will be a box that says Friend, click on this and it will give you options. The last one being Unfriend. Hi! Thank you but I do not see Friends listed on the left hand side menu.
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 13:03
Hi! Thank you, but what if those people are never in your news feed? How can you delete them? I could not figure out how to do it from my friend list. Sorry. I appreciate your help.
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 11:42
About the hacking... I wonder what that is about - is it something with having a UAE card? I've had American credit cards for 25 years and never been hacked. Always a good idea to have more than one card though! I have never had my credit cards hacked in the USA and I have been using them for a long time. I use both US and UAE credit cards when I am there.
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 11:41
Ironically, I just booked a flight with orbitz.com to the USA going through London with Emirates during the peak summer season and the price was astonishingly low!
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 09:20
Hi! It was actually my DD 2 who had major sleeping problems. She only ever had breastmilk straight from the source so refused to use a pacifier. Many a day I wished I could just stick a pacifier in her mouth so she could suck on something other than me! At the age of 2, I stopped giving in to her demands and she now thankfully sleeps through the night. I am just about to have another baby who I am planning to breastfeed from the breast only but I'd love to be able to give him a pacifier but I've heard that that can jeapordize breastfeeding so I'm not sure if I should... Anyway, about my four year old, she started sleeping through the night at 12 months. I thought she was bad until her sister was born and I discovered that a much worse baby existed! I used to write about her too on EW back in 2007-2008. I am wondering what's in store for me with number three... I do believe using a pacifier helped her to sleep better at night and to self-soothe. That is why I am hesitant to take it away from her now at the age of 4.
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 09:10
Well, now you know who I am! :) I will bring Ariel with the fin and the dress so you can see if it is what you are looking for. Have a great day and see you this afternoon!!
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 08:55
What? lol? Ah ok I know who you are now...hehe!! Would love to see it please! :) Will you be at the ballet lesson this afternoon?
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 08:50
Hello. My three year-old has been on Singulair for three months now and it has definitely changed her life. She has not had any major illnesses or doctor's visits in more than two months so it has been great for us. She was also constantly getting sick and taking antibiotics. However, my DD was diagnosed with asthma because every time she'd get sick, she'd wheeze horribly and it would block her lungs. Is your DD wheezing? I understand that Singulair is for asthma patients and I have also been told that asthma cannot be diagnosed until after the age of 2. I am not a doctor, though, so please check with your own to see if Singulair is really what your DD needs. Singulair needs to be taken daily for at least 6 months so it is not something to be taken lightly.
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 08:41
Hi Pingu! It is one of those rubber figurines with rubber clothes. It can be standing if she is wearing a dress but with the fin, she will not stand. However, if you are crafty, you could probably position it in some way so that it stands on the cake with the fin on. I'm not sure if you know who I am but I know you. Our DDs go to school together so I can easily bring it to you. Just let me know if you would like it.
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 20:39
I'm going to look all over this week but if I don't find one does anyone know where I can buy or has one to sell me of an Ariel/Mermaid figurine to put on a cake please? I'm happy to lend mine to you if you need one.
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 18:10
I have heard that Baraha Hospital is the cheapest. At Latifa, you can't actually choose a doctor. There is a team of doctors and you see the one who is available at the moment when you are there. I have actually hardly been to Latifa during my pregnancy. Because I am classified as low-risk, all my appointments are at the government clinic closest to my home. I assume that because you're having twins, you'd be classified as high-risk and would need to go to Latifa monthly. As I said earlier, I am due to give birth there next month and will gladly write about my experience afterwards. Since you are only 9 weeks along, you have time to wait for my opinion! :)
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 17:46
When I go to the USA, I pay everything by credit card. You are charged a small fee for making foreign purchases by the banks here but I still find it more practical than having to carry cash around.
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 16:40
I will be delivering there next month. I can update you then. When are you due?
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 16:39
My 4 year-old DD still sleeps with a dummy all night and her teeth are perfectly fine. She has had a few dental examinations and no dentist has ever seen a problem. IMHO, it is a myth that pacifiers are bad for teeth.
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 16:35
Anon, I think you really like Indian food? and if you ask your regular curry-shop, you'll find it is probably in most of your dishes. The powder is used in a lot of Indian cooking, and doesn't smell that bad at all. You only use a tiny amount though. ;) That is interesting to know. If that is the case then, it surely can't smell that bad!
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 16:12
That sounds really gross. How could food taste good if it's cooked with this spice?
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 11:31
Just deal with it and be happy if you have found a good one. You have to take the good with the bad when you bring a maid into your home.
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 11:29
Satwa is an area where they have lots of textile shops and tailors, not in a mall just in the area. You will see them if you’re driving there, it’s not a big area so can’t really miss them. Before I embark on a trip to Satwa, could you tell me if there is adequate parking there? They do have a large outdoor carpark. We never had any problems getting our car parked. Thanks! I will consider going there this week. I'll just follow the signs to Satwa.
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 11:26
"Take away" = "take out" in the USA It took me a while to get used to having to say "take away" when I moved here as opposed to "take out". I now often find myself saying "mobile phone" and "roundabout" as opposed to "cell phone" and "rotary".
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 11:22
Satwa is an area where they have lots of textile shops and tailors, not in a mall just in the area. You will see them if you’re driving there, it’s not a big area so can’t really miss them. Before I embark on a trip to Satwa, could you tell me if there is adequate parking there?
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 11:02
Sorry but I don't understand what it means to just go to Satwa. Is there a mall there in a specific location?
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 11:00
Or... you could just have some made. There are plenty of fabric shops near where I live which could help you :-) Thank you. I am going out to look for some today. If I can't find anything suitable, I will let you know since I have no idea where to go to have curtains tailor made.
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 10:36
Thanks! I will try to get to IKEA this week. I wasn't impressed with what I saw in the catalog, but they probably have a better selection in the store.
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 10:19
Thank you for all the recommendations. I am going out to see if I can find curtains today but I doubt I'll find much for windows this high. I am looking for light pink and purple so IKEA doesn't seem suitable. I know nothing about how to go to Satwa and where to go. I may ask my DH to go there although he'd really like me to find the curtains. Does anyone have a number of someone from Satwa who could meet me to measure the windows? TIA
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Latest post on 04 May 2012 - 20:19
Thanks AnonDubai :) Any reason you suggest Rashid Hospital instead? Also how long till you receive the actual card? My DS is 6 weeks now and needs his next vaccs in 2 weeks time! I was under the impression that only certain clinics and hospitals can process health cards. I am sure that Rashid Hospital processes them and their machine is always working. The card is given to you immediately.
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Latest post on 04 May 2012 - 20:11
Could it be that they charge according to age?
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Latest post on 04 May 2012 - 17:28
No. I used to have a king-size bed there with one nightstand and the room was very crowded.
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Latest post on 04 May 2012 - 15:15
Hi Pingu! I recommend that you go to Rashid Hospital on a weekday morning to get the health card. Your baby can have free vaccinations until the age of 2. FYI, the government clinic finishes vaccinations for infants at 18 months.
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Latest post on 04 May 2012 - 09:01
Interesting comments.... Besides ASD, what are considered the good American schools in Dubai? I would prefer for my children to be in an American curriculum school but there doesn't seem to be many whereas there are many British curriculum schools.
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 19:56
It is ironic that the insurance companies don't cover it here since it is required in Islam!
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 16:56
I don't post as much on EW.
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 16:13
Very happy for you!!:)
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 16:01
Hi adooli. I bumped up a thread for you in the Bumps and Babes forum.
 
 
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