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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 08:44
Thanks anon I heard from friend of mine that CVN is excellent and reasonable fees but am afraid of the meals they offer if it's healthy clean I can't accept this point Hi! I have been there at meal times. If you are sceptical about the food, why don't you sit through a breakfast and lunch there? Also, you are allowed to bring your own food for your child if you are not comfortable with their food. They will give it to your child instead of their food.
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 08:42
Hi! There is no law here about this. You can leave a 2 year-old at home all day if you want.
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 20:36
I got one at Carrefour once. If you don't mind it being in Arabic, it is on every night on the Baraem channel at 8:30 pm.
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 16:37
What happened on that thread?
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 16:35
And next time, FYI, give your maid a drink and snack when she leaves but do not let her help herself to your fridge.
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 16:33
What if you made the agency pay the cost of getting a new number? Its not worth it..I have called the agency and told them I no longer want her to come to my house. I don't want her to lose her job but I also don't want her here again. Personally, I think you should let the agency know what she has done. I doubt she'd lose her job over this if this is her first offense. The agency has spent too much money on her and makes a lot off of her so they will not want to send her home. Why in the world did she do that anyway? I'm guessing it's because of the poor cell phone reception in the Springs or because her boyfriend is cheap and doesn't want to pay for the call. She really overstepped the boundaries here!
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 16:29
Muslims don't eat frogs (any creatures that live in two worlds), so in a Muslim country your only option is at the non-halal sections. Really? Wow I dodn't know that. Interesting. I didn't know that either. Interesting!
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 16:28
My DD goes to the CVN. I am happy with it. The staff/child ratio is good and I have walked in at various points of the day and have never seen anything untoward going on. They also serve breakfast and lunch, which I find convenient. The only drawback for a Westerner might be that it has primarily Arab students. I love the relaxed atmosphere of the place and my DD's teacher is excellent. I cannot compare it to the EBN because I have never been there myself, although I have heard only good things about it. I do know that it is really expensive, though! I think you can't go wrong with either nursery.
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 15:14
My DH never gets Easter off.
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 11:38
Just back from docs......throat and ear infection! I could have sworn blind she didn't have either. Anyway....on meds now and currently hard boiling eggs for a mammoth painting session Good! I'm glad to hear that you found the source of the problem. Hopefully she'll be better soon and that your DS won't catch it. I find myself at the doctor's probably more than necessary for my children. It seems excessive but I think it's good to have reassurance that this is a normal part of the illness rather than sitting there in doubt and worrying, especially with young children who can't express themselves properly.
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 08:58
And make sure you let us know what the doctor said...
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 08:43
Many of the schools have some sort of camp during the summer. I've sent my 8 yr old to Dubai American Acadamy by MOE and she loved it. If I remember correctly it was 150 dirham a week. That is really cheap. Are you sure about that?
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 08:41
Hi NIP! Don't despair. In no time, she'll be in better health. I agree with BM. Why don't you just take her to the doctor, if only for reassurance?
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 08:40
Can you take the school bus that is used to bring children to the school? If the school bus doesn't go that far, could you see if the school has any company transportation? If not, you can take the metro to the Lulu Center in Al Qusais and then a taxi to Sharjah from there. Sharjah is only a few minutes from there but that depends what part of Sharjah the school is in. Taxis charge 20 dirhams just to go over the border, though, so it is going to cost you. I don't mean to sound rude, so please don't take it that way, but did you look for work at a school in Dubai?
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 08:35
I totally understand. Sometimes you just need to get it off your chest. Have you taken her to the doctor? Do you think she has the flu?
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 08:33
Illegal maids make a lot more than double the average maid's salary. The tempation is great for maids to abscond.
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Latest post on 06 April 2012 - 10:03
wow thanks so much everyone!!!! Great ideas!!!! Unfortunately today's plan has already gone out the window. You know how I can tell its the start of the holidays?.....because DD was up all night vomitting. :( Hi NIP! I can empathize. My oldest DD has just finished having rotavirus. Now my youngest DD has it and she was vomiting and had diarrhea all night. If that is what your DD has, she will probably have it for a few days. It is not dangerous but you need to watch out for dehydration.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 16:07
Anyway, the Dordogne region of France has a lot of elderly villagers living there. If she dresses like that walking around there, she probably does get a lot of attention.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 15:28
[ Any one of us could find ourselves in a similar situation. Only if we made an unwise decision ie to be here with no medical care. But many insurance companies would have a ceiling anyway, so once you've reached the ceiling, you're on your own.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 15:16
I would recommend Dr. Loubser on Al Wasl Road. He is expensive, though, at 490 per consultation. My DD gets sick a lot, too, so I tend to take her to places that my insurance covers, but have taken her for a check-up with this doctor to review her treatment. My DD is also asthmatic and he devised an asthma action plan for me so that I can control it at home rather than constantly going to the ER, which will end up costing more in the long run.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 15:08
They could obviously affored tickets back to India for the 3 of them????? Why not a bit of insurance? Having said that, 1M AED is disgraceful! It shouldn't cost that much. The children were born at 25 weeks. Can you imagine the amount of care needed? Because I am from the USA, I do not think 1 million seems like a lot. I feel really sorry for these people. They should have had insurance, but they didn't. It is a lesson to all of us. Think of all the women who give birth here without insurance. The only thing different from them and this family is that their pregnancies went smoothly. Any one of us could find ourselves in a similar situation.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 15:02
gosh i have no idea. have the shakiest hands in the world so wouldn't even attempt to try liquid liner myself :D Try the liquid liner that has a non-flimsy brush. That is what I use. I also would never be able to apply the liquid eyeliner with the flimsy brush.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 15:00
Thank you, will have a look. Any recs for a liquid eyeliner? I don't use it but sis has just emailed and asked for some 'good local liquid liner' LOL I also think the Mikyajy one is really good. It's not local, though. I think it's German.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 14:50
Am I the only one who thinks that 45DHS for only 1 hour is pretty expensive? I know that there are worse places i terms of price, but come on..... This is what is really wrong here, that all the indoor play areas are way to pricey in Dubai, what are you to do if you have more than 1 child and want to do something with them while it is hot outside ?! I agree with you. That is why I try to only go to play areas between April and October. I also tend to go to play areas that I have coupons for. My children will never stay more than two hours in a play area and usually the second hour is much cheaper than the first.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 14:41
Why don't you try any of the gynecologists at NMC or at Zulekha? It is far from Jebel Ali but you will only pay 190 for a consultation. If it is not something very serious, the gyncelogists there should be able to handle it. There is also the various branches of the Prime Medical Center. I think the consultations there are about the same price.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 14:37
Where exactly is Cheeky Monkeys? it says Barsha Mall, is it the mall beside Barsha park or the shopping centre with LuLu?? It's in the mall where the Union Co-Op is in Al Barsha.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 14:10
I have been told that the perfumes they are selling are original. The wearers that I know say there is no difference.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 14:07
Medical Insurance is not affordable for many. They would need to have the insurance at least 2 years before she got pregnant if it was an individual medical insurance. and yes - the coverage for an individual insurance policy would not cover the bll that has come up. Yes, that is true. I guess this is just a reminder to all of us how risky it is to be treated here, with or without medical care.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 13:52
Dr. Madhu You can look for his contact details on the main forum.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 13:51
I did hear on the radio (103.8) once regarding the sri lankan embassy giving free training for maids and labors. Maybe you should try callin the embassy and see what training they provide. ? I know that Sri Lankan housemaids have to complete a housemaid training course before leaving to work. In the case of my former Sri Lankan maid, that course seemed to be useless. :)
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 13:48
close to jebel ali area - but if not any will do - does anyone know if the gov clinics have a gynae? or anywhere were i can get a discount with health card? many thanks Your best bet is to go private. A consultation with a gynecologist at the government clinic will cost 250 dirhams and you will need to see a GP there first who will give you a referral to see a gynecologist months later.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 11:11
There is also one in the Abu Hail Center. Karji also gives discounts like Bin Hajis. I know of Karji in the Etihad Mall and in the Mizhar Mall.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 11:09
The one in the Union Co-Op is called Cheeky Monkey. I have heard it is really good. Can anyone who has been there tell us what it's like?
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 10:53
Thanks for your reassurance Sanddy_Dogg. Even though it is not pleasant to have an accident that doesn't worry me so much. It's these laws of throwing you in jail. Does anyone know any Westerners that this has happened to? Or is it a law that they don't enforce on Westerners? I don't know any Westerners that this has happened to but I personally know two people who have been jailed after they killed pedestrians. I also know someone who was released after the boy this person hit woke up from his coma.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 10:50
Yes, it is suitable, but don't chitchat too much if your DD is walking because there are some climbing parts that they love to escape to and one year-olds also love to stand in front of the big slides where kids come torpedoeing down! <em>edited by AnonDubai on 04/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 10:30
Thanks Anon, really exciting that it's a boy for you! Yes I have to juggle it somehow, i just have to start with something and take the plunge. I think karate is a wonderful activity for any kid, gives them self confidence. Your little one will be exactly a year younger than my DD2, Sumer was a nice break to ease in the sleepless nights. In sept all **** broke loose! But we settled - eventually.... Hi RT! My oldest two children were both very difficult babies so I am expecting number three to be difficult too. I think it has something to do with my parenting. I'd be happy to be proven wrong, though!
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 09:56
Oh, I was also going to say that I think the media nowadays shows beautiful women of all colors. The fairy tales that I am seeing nowadays also show princesses of all colors so I think that the days of the stereotypical beauty are over.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 09:52
I read that article. I think she is probably right that exceptionally beautiful women find themselves the center of a lot of unwanted attention and jealousy. However, I am surprised that she considers herself one of them.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 09:48
Hi RT! My DD has enjoyed doing swimming and ballet after school. She will be starting karate after the break. I'm not sure if she will enjoy that though. :) My second DD doesn't nap anymore but when she did, I'd just plan her nap time around school pick-ups. She'd fall asleep in the car and I'd transfer her to the stroller and she'd continue her nap inside the school. It is not ideal but you must make do when you have more than one. Come September, my third child will have to sit through his two older sisters' after school activities so I will have to do the same with him as I did with my second child.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 08:40
It's probably just a rumor. A 20% increase would be huge! Sadly not a rumour. One of our new employees has just been billed for Autumn term 2012 for 2 kids (senior school) and the increase is 9k per child per year. They justify this by saying they have not increased their fees for 5 years. Yikes! It must be one of the most expensive schools in Dubai nowadays!
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 08:19
It's probably just a rumor. A 20% increase would be huge!
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 20:19
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 20:16
Thanks SD and RT! I am starting to get excited, but also starting to feel uncomfortable!:)
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 20:07
Just yesterday i saw a child sitting on the window sill of a car! So sitting with his legs in the car but his back, head and arms out of the car! That is definitely the worst thing I have seen here. :\: Yes, that's got to top all the things I've seen too! And I've seen a woman bottle feeding a baby while driving... but not breast feeding? :-P I breastfed my DD once whilst driving, but it was during a horrible traffic jam. :)
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 20:05
Can I just ask....how do you decide to have that 3rd one? Seems like going from 2 to 3 is a huge deal for me! For me, it never was a decision. It just happened due to delayed ovulation. Maybe the same will happen for you. :)
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 19:15
Yes she knows and is very upset. And yes PG test bought and waiting for the morning as that is when you get the best reading!!! You don't need to wait until the morning to do a pregnancy test.
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 17:40
Hi AA82! I am in a similar situation. I am due in June with my third. I am planning to keep my elder two at home as usual while I am in the hospital and once I am home, they will be with me at home as usual. I don't want to alter their routines at all. I think yours, like mine, will be very excited about their new sibling! :)
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 13:14
I totally agrée with Purple. IMO, maids and houseboys are doing this job because there is no other job that they can do. They don't have the passion nor the initiative for it, so it is not like any other career. Once you accept this, you will become more relaxed and appreciate the things that they do do properly.
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 09:54
Am bored with you! If you find a solution for this let me know. I work, have two children now at school and number three on the way but I've just finished my bachelors so feel like I've got nothing to challenge myself. Even the thought of shopping bores me! Can't go onto the next level of stud until next year, can't burn time... La dee da... twiddling my thumbs about to revert back to five year old practices of offering free employment to companies to pass my time... laaa deee daaaa.... (oh and being in your 20s apparently has nothing to do with it - I've been in my 20s for all three of my children and am hoping my 30s will bring the fireworks... hoping... my poor children are on holidays and I am feeling sad already that I will be returning them to school next week as I'll be even more bored! How can you be bored if you work and have two children?
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 09:49
There are really lots of things to do here! Take your DD swimming, go to EW playgroups, go to play areas, go to friends's homes, and some days just stay home and hang out with your DD. I did not have many friends when my DD was that age so I used to do lots of things alone. That is ok, too. Even if you make temporary, superficial friendships at playgroups, that is ok. You can enjoy yourself with those friends too.
 
 
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