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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 09:31
Hi Notheragain! My life was very similar to yours a few years back. I was in my late 20s with a one year-old DD and a DH gone 50% of the time. I remember the days as being very boring and I saw each day as a blank slate where I had to find things to do. We did a lot of walks in shopping malls together when it was hot and walked in parks when the weather was nice. Believe it or not I used to take her to play areas almost everyday! I also tried to meet up with friends as much as possible. She came with me wherever I went, and I would take her everywhere. I did not go to beauty salons, though, when she was that young. As you said, it is impossible! But by the time she was two, she was able to behave in salons. I think that what you are feeling is pretty normal and I'd say that is the life of a SAHM. Nowadays, my DD is in school (4 years-old) so my life has gotten much busier. I also have had another child in that time. You really need to find things to do EVERYDAY. Fortunately, Dubai is a place with a lot of indoor activities so it should not be that hard. Good luck!
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 08:47
I didn't have kids and I was tall and very slim in my dream. I was also wearing a red dress???? I hope dearly that Chris Rea was NOT in it! Do you mean Chris de Burgh?
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 08:45
Thanks for this review.
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 17:16
can someone explain the logic behind locking up a driver who has hit a pedestrian crossing a freeway or someone who just jumps in front of the car? How does it help any party in any way whatsoever? I know jaywalkers are fined, but apparently if a jaywalker is hit, he is not fined and the driver goes through **** These are also questions that I have asked myself for a long time. I have no idea.
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 16:52
We paid 7000 a few years ago for an Indonesian maid with a different agency. I don't think the ticket is that expensive since the agents will always send the maids on the cheapest flights. Agencies make a killing for each maid they bring over and oftentimes the maid has to pay the agent in her home country too!
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 16:37
On a slight tangent..will health insurance pay for a cervical smear test? My health insurance company pays for an annual pap smear.
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 16:17
thinking of doing [i'>something[/i'> to the nursery this weekend, at least putting up the frames .. been so lazy this time round :-P for the second time moms, if you had your kids sharing the room, what did you do about beds? one cot one bed? bunks? two grow-with-you-beds? I have my children in two separate adult-length beds. Personally, I'd be too afraid to put my children in a bunk bed, but my oldest is 4, so she is still very young.
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 16:13
I recently used Future Labour Supply and I am happy with the maid I hired. 042667412
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 10:58
1. No idea 2. IMO, Indonesian maid for Muslim family 3.GCC experienced 4.no opinion on marital staus or age 5. Have her leave just before the new maid comes.
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 10:31
That is so weird, why don't they have any for older babies? An indoor swing is the next best option but what fun they'd have out in a park with sunshine and on a swing... Anon, how are you? And whereabouts are these parks...? Sue thanks will keep it in mind for when I am there next. Hi RT! I am doing well, thank you! There are three parks near my home in Al Nahda 2 which have baby swings, but I don't think you'd want to drive all that way just for that. So why don't you try Safa Park 2?
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 10:11
So if it is not your fault and you haven't been drinking - you don't end up in jail if someone is hurt? And if someone is killed do you have to pay the money if it is not your fault and you weren't drinking? You may end up in jail even if it is not your fault.
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 09:53
Not even seen them in any of the commutes either I've lived in springs ranches and now the villa everything is aimed at the bigger kids... They seem to have them mainly at the government-run small parks.
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 09:45
Never ever seen them here.....:( They tend to have them in the smaller parks here.
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 09:42
Does anyone know of a hospital that's not overcrowded nowadays?
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 17:41
It's nice to read threads like this.:)
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 11:36
Thanks for this review.
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 20:53
Favorite Things in the Marina Mall enough activities to keep the children busy for 2 hours friendly staff who interact with the kids clean absence of rowdy children
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 20:31
Being single, young, and free is nice, but I think many childless people regret never having had children by the time they reach 50 or 60. I see having children as part of the circle of life and choosing to remain childless is a very Western concept.
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 20:18
All of us have these moments every once in a while. I hope that you cheer up soon!
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 20:17
She must be considered important since Millions of Milkshakes gave her 1 million dollars to attend their grand opening here!
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 20:12
Thanks for this info! I might just book one for myself there. It's too bad they don't post their prices and services online though.
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 16:59
seriously? No one? :-( I did it but it was a few years ago and I have no memory of how I did it. So it must not have been that bad! :) Sorry that I have no practical advice for you. Just play it by ear and you'll be fine.
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 17:01
Hi WB. I'm not sure if you still post on here but I just wanted to update you and AA82. The new Thiqa cards have Thiqa 1, 2, or 3 on them. You must have a Thiqa 1 card as your DH has an Abu Dhabi passport. This entitles you to many more benefits in Dubai than if you had a Thiqa 2 or 3 card.
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 13:17
MIne is a Google Nexus One phone. I have had it for quite some time so I am not aware of any deals on it but I am happy with it.
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 11:41
I have noticed that Fitness First in Oasis Center has a nursery / baby care center running at their entrance for members. They also have a separate ladies section That is a great idea! I wonder if those nurseries allow maids to come in to take care of the baby. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 27/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 11:40
Sad. Can you imagine the same people walking down SZR chanting " Death to Dubai Police"? They would be deported. The UK is too soft. But which would one rather have?
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 11:38
That is really bad of insurance companies. What if someone were diagnosed with cervical cancer? Would they not cover it because it is caused by HPV? How can they really trace all the origins of illnesses when it is being discovered that HPV is also causing mouth cancer in men? Ridiculous! I wish that some doctors would stand up against this. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 27/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 11:21
I have applied to pre school nurseries too after ur advice, (SEY83) i am relieved now, and will stop putting pampers on her from today! thanks all again! :) Great! Don't worry if she has an accident in public. I think every child must have at least one accident in public to understand its consequences. Just make sure you bring spare clothes with you.
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 09:48
also the fact that she is nappy trained but is very reluctant and scared to use public toilets (somehow) so i have to put pamper on her when out in public, would this affect her assessment? Probably not. You just have to assure them that she will be fully toilet trained by September. I'm sorry to give unsolicited advice but you just need to force her to use public toilets. The sooner you nip that in the bud, the easier it will be.:)
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 09:42
For all in favor of the OP giving the maid Aprils salary I have a question for you. How many of your employers or DH's employers pay them 2 months in advance when they go on their month long holiday? None I am guessing, so why on earth should the OP? It is odd that she wanted a vacation at a 7 month mark knowing that usually doesn't happen. When my dh was working in Dubai I assure you the company he worked for did NOT allow for vacation to be taken until he completed 1 year. The only time off he got before that was when there were government holidays and the week off he got when Sheikh Mohammed's father passed away. Other than that, there was no paid or un-paid leave. Sorry to divert: I think you mean when his brother passed away if you are talking about early 2006.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 17:05
Is this necessary? I was thinking of just getting a nice gift at the end of the year.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 15:42
Thank you for this thread. I am also thinking of staying here this summer but am wondering how I will keep my children busy.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 17:27
pretty ugly
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 13:36
Really sad to hear that the birds of prey shows won't be running next season. Anyone know the reason? We went to a show recently and thought it was great. They would like to concentrate on other things. They are not leaving Dubai.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 09:28
I thought so, too. Actually, we pay for health insurance as part of the maid's visa process (ours is done in Abu Dhabi). Is it different in Dubai? I thought a gov medical card was ok? Can someone explain pls? Gov med card for the maid is not only easy to get it is legally required that you provide it in your contract with the gov't. I do not know how people dump their maids as was mentioned and not get into trouble frankly (unless they were not sponsored and got dumped or maybe cancelled first and then dumped?) Go to the health department and apply for it with the passport and a picture. If the maid is legally sponsored then she qualifies. 300dhs a year. 20dhs co-pay. Valid at gov't clinics and hospitals. Simple :) It is actually 150 dirhams to see a doctor.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 09:26
What's going on - Is this normal?? Unfortunately, yes it's normal! LOL...... gotta laugh or else.... Grrr! We need a thread naming all the GOOD service providers so we can all give our business to the right people. I wonder if that would be allowed on here. edited by zengirl on 25/03/2012 That sounds like a great idea!
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 08:41
Thanks for the replies. I am thinking of the children's beds actually. My children would love branded sheets, which PB does not sell, but I'm wondering if those sheets would fit on a PB Kids bed.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 08:36
Thinking of you and your mother during this difficult time....
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Latest post on 24 March 2012 - 08:54
No, I don't think you're screwed. It is clearly their mistake.
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Latest post on 24 March 2012 - 08:37
oh my lordy!!!!!!!!!!! Thunderstorms on Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day/AEXX0004:1:AE This is IT PEOPLE!!!!! Only a 60% chance though
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Latest post on 24 March 2012 - 08:34
Sprinkles don't really count as rain, though.
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Latest post on 24 March 2012 - 08:01
Thanks Eden!
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Latest post on 24 March 2012 - 06:33
Ameservices.com They did my degree attestation and my marriage certificate attestation. It is a bit expensive but worth it because the woman works efficiently and quickly. She won't send you your stuff back until your check clears, though, and that can take time when you're dealing with two different banks.
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 19:57
No...that is why I am asking (wink).....a friend from Egypt is asking. Yes, I understand. I thought what you meant is that you have found his line here but can't find the Curl Reviver one specifically. I buy MA products when I go to the USA and bring them over here. I have never seen them here.
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 16:59
I have never seen any Marc Anthony products here. Have you?
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 16:17
It seems irresponsible and unhygienic for a hairdresser to have such long fingernails.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 16:12
I haven't seen her on the Bumps and Babes forum in quite a while.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 16:09
There is My Nursery in Jumeirah. I have heard good things about it but cannot recommend it personally.
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 13:11
Speaking of Charities, Can anyone list charities they know of or a link of those that are here in Dubai? Thanks! I mentioned the Beit Al Khair Society lower down in this thread. They have drop boxes which makes it convenient for me to donate.
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 12:17
Sobevan, trust me, 99% of crew can tell when you're trying. Either this one was a b!tch or he/she was working in another area and hadn't seen everything you were doing. Guys, if you want advice on the flight search my past posts, I've written about it lots... if worst comes to worst, tell the crew what's going on, there might be one who can help. Lots of us like kids (contrary to popular belief) and so long as we're not busy with something else, happy to take the little one for laps around (accompanied) or show them round the galley (lots of shiny thigs!) Did that yesterday in fact, distracted the kids for about 15 mins and bonus they even helped me pick up all the empty cups :D I need you as my flight attendant the next time I fly! My children would absolutely love doing tasks like that on an airplane! :)
 
 
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