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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 14:59
Don't like to Phonics method that much either; my son is 8 and still writing things like watr (water) motr (motor) dowing (doing) dinosor (dinosaur) gon (gone or gun) wan (one) to (for to, too and two)
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 14:54
Think I'm quite happy at the moment (thanks to 40 days of shredding). Would love to change the skin of my face though. Have loads of tiny ugly acne scars...
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 12:46
That's soo funny, Frannie. I was thinking the EXACT SAME THING about DubaiCat. I was at the same breastfeeding meeting and I thought you looked AMAZING DubaiCat! Even 4 weeks after you gave birth! And you have a great personality too; you are funny and outgoing, just very nice! Don't be so hard on yourself!
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 15:15
Day 1 level 2 and I have never felt so unfit in my life. I was really enjoying level 1 - well, as much as I'd probably enjoy having my eyes gouged out with a blunt spoon, given that I have a pathological loathing of exercise - but I absolutely hated today. It was so hard and I gave up on more exercises than I finished. I feel fat, unfit and ugly and I am sorely tempted to go and buy a fat person wardrobe and just sit on the sofa and wallow. *skulks off to have a shower and bawl* edited by DubaiCat on 15/02/2011 Oh I know how you feel DC, it was the same for me; could't finish one single exercise and ready to give up. It gets easier really quickly, really! I am now at day 10-ish, round 2 and even doing MORE than they do (I start when they are still talking, go on for a few more after) and it feels great. (I'm the one with the six pack starting to show...)!!!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 15:03
My husband loved me yesterday. He'll love me tomorrow. He doesn't love me more today. And he doesn't love me any less because he didn't take me for a meal with money we could use for something we actually want. My husband loved me yesterday. He'll love me tomorrow. AND I got a present!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 14:33
He has been my Valentine for 24 years and although I have always done something special my husband says he loves me everyday and doesn't need a date on the calendar telling him to spend money and what to say and feel. I have accepted this but still each February 14th I do wish for a little something special. Today, however, all of my past disappointments have been forgotten. My unromantic husband not only made my day but my decade by posting a link to my facebook page to the amazing Freddy Mercury fronting Queen and singing 'You're my best friend'. [i'>*please google you tube clip I am at work and can't post it*[/i'> He stayed up watching the screen for when I 'liked' it and then called me and said that it might have taken him 21 years of marriage and 24 years together but he had finally found our song. I think I'll keep him :) That's lovely C!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 14:32
DH got me 3 Pandora rings. I love them, can't stop looking at them. I put some heart shaped cookies and a card in his suitcase before he left yesterday for 3 looooooong weeks.....
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 14:40
Is she Filipina? Our maid has her own satellite from TFC (The Filipino Channel). They are quick and cheap (dhs 88 per month) with free installation and equipment.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 12:12
My maid's friend (Lisa, 38) is looking for a job. I don't know her personally but according to my maid (I trust her opinion!) she is very hard working and really nice. You can contact her on 055 1424105
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 08:19
Guys, I'm at day 3 of round 2 now and starting to see a six pack!!! Never had one before and have 4 kids! KEEP GOING!!!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:19
Let me tell you guys; it's NOT your fault! It's the child's character. I have 4; 2 of them have been really good (number 1 and 3), never any tantrums, always listening. Number 2 though has driven me bananas from 18 months up to 5 1/2 years! That's 4 years!!! And I have been the same mummy to all of them. She is almost 6 now and she has changed a lot. Is really trying to be nice (although not succeeding all the time yet). Number 4 is 9 months old now and very sweet, although starting to pinch and bite now and laughing her eyes out when you scream 'OUCH'. Not ready yet to find out which way she will go...
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 19:04
Or click 'recent threads', you get them all.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 08:11
Day 30 done! Back tomorrow for round 2!
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 09:49
Move closer to the school. On the roads in INdia is not a good thing. really not. So putting them in the local (international) school is not an option? We moved here 2 years ago. <em>edited by Bianca72 on 02/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 14:40
Today will be day 27 so will be 3 days behind for the February shred. And Cyclone, you ARE an inspiration. I really love the program but on days that I didn't feel like doing it, I did it anyway because it felt like you were watching me... Well done!!!
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 11:40
Good to know Bianca how old was your little one? Did you need to purchase a seat and were they able to store it easily? We purchased a seat, yes. But if there are empty seats next to you, you normally are allowed to use them. Our LO was 4 months (we also had a bassinet and did not use the purchased seat because she slept the whole flight).
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 09:06
Yes, that's what dh suggested but find it a little weird since he is MOVING away (we will follow in a couple of months)...! But don't want to just stand around for hours with 4 LO's either. Hmm... what to do?
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 22:46
Today was day 25, still not liking level 3 that much. Too hard on the legs. Replacing half of the strength exercises with abs cause that's my problem area.
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 23:44
We were allowed to use our maxi cosi and it was not airplane approved. Just not during take off and landing.
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 20:47
One of us sleeps late, the other gets up with the kids, prepares breakfast. At around 9am the other gets up, we have breakfast, baby goes back to bed for about 2 hours and after that we go out; roller skating in the park, ice skating at Stargate, children's city, play at the beach, Zoo in Sharjah or Al Ain. Always followed by lunch or picnic. Sometimes we have lunch at a friends house. And every few months we have brunch at the Westin or the Address.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 22:48
Hi Senorita. It's a work out DVD by Jillian Michaels called '30 day shred'. It has 3 levels and each level should be done for 10 days. It is really hard but the results are amazing. Not sure where to get the dvd (I got it from I-Tunes) but I think CycloneT can help you with that...
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 22:44
Tasha, you've got mail (and can remove your email address!)..
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 22:24
Yes, it's covered. I also have a pump, a light and lots of decorations. I can send you some pics if you want?
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 22:14
Hi TashaB, I know that part of the fun is the shopping but I have a beautiful fresh water aquarium (40l) including 6 fish (3 different kinds of sharks) that you can pick up for free! We will be moving shortly and need to find a good home for it...
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 16:45
Day 24 done. I #$%&ing hate superman lifts. OMG, me too! You were right, level 3 IS a killer! Did day 1 yesterday and couldn't finish one single exercise! Hope tonight will be better.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 16:38
Hi Juzzrach, my DS also brings readers home every day. He has to read 3 a week. I just asked him about reading in class and he said they have to read out loud in the reading room every week (but not from the readers). HTH (Who are you, btw?) ;)
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 15:18
With apologies for not reading very much of these threads at all...have many of you started the program really overweight (15kg+) and really unfit, seen it through and survived?? I have the DVD on it's way and REALLY want to do something about my fitness, however I do need to be able to move enough to do school runs and pick up the baby. ;) LOL! You do not have to go full speed from the start; the program gives you two levels; Anita for beginners and Natalie for the more fit people. Just start slow and take your time and it will be okay.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 15:10
Try to skip the softener.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 15:09
Supposed to start level 3 tonight but not ready for that. Will do a few more level 2's..
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 15:07
I'm at day 20 (more or less). I skip the nights that we go out so lost track a little. Think tonight is supposed to be day 1 of level 3 but will stick to level 2 for a few more days. I love the fact that people tell me that I look fab after having 4 kids. I lost about 2,5 kilo's so far. Did not measure myself at the beginning so no idea of inches. But my clothes fit better and bought jeans size 27 last week for the first time in my life! Biggest benefit is that I feel great and that my dh is proud of me for my discipline. Will go on in February, want to do the whole thing again and after that keep it up at least 3 days a week. You are a great inspiration Cyclone!!! Thanks!
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 14:56
DS is in year 3 and his last few homework assignments were writing a newspaper report, a diary piece, short stories. He is reading band 18 (Collings Big Cat). DD is in year 1, is reading band 4 and writing recipe and treasure hunt instructions.
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 15:21
Day 21 done. Level 3 is a killer :\: Don't say that! Really? Wanted to start level 3 tomorrow but dreading it. Love level 2!
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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 11:27
Kittens and adult cats often pad with their paws in a rhythmic fashion to "let milk down" My 4 year old cat did it on my chest then fell asleep!!! Maybe babypuss is just looking for comfort following his feed so I'd do as SueB suggests. You're his mum for the time being!!! Yes, he does that too, especially on one of my dd t-shirts so it's his now. But this is different. It's like he is looking for a way to get inside my hand. He pushes his nose into it really hard and grabs my hand with his claws and tries to climb on it, or climb around it. It really hurts, my hands are covered in tiny scratches. I just tried the hotpack and it made a bit of a difference. He was calmer and did not scratch for about 10 seconds. Then he started again. When I put him in his bed, he fell asleep right away on top of the hotpack. Normally he keeps crying until I leave the room. So that's an improvement!
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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 09:47
Thanks, I'll give that a try at the next feed.
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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 00:33
I am fostering a 4 week old kitten, for a little over a week now. He is doing great, drinking milk from the bottle, started walking a few days ago, using the litter box. There is one thing I do not understand; after I fed him, he tries to climb on the bottle, using all the strength (and his really sharp nails) he has. If I put the bottle away, he pushes his nose in my hand while using his claws to climb on top of it and crying loudly. If I offer him the bottle, he refuses. There is nothing I can do to stop him, except walk away. It's almost impossible to play with him or cuddle because of this. Does someone know why is does this?
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Latest post on 14 January 2011 - 23:59
This thread is awfully quiet and I know there are plenty of ladies with dvd's. What's happening people? Still here; on day 12 (day 7 of level 2) and still feeling great. No more aches, lost 1,5 kilo's and my clothes fit better!
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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 10:56
I understand that there are quite a few ladies who have recently received copies ;) It would be great to know what those ladies and the ladies who have posted already think of the program and any improvements noticed so far. Also what are you doing to keep your motivation up and if you have a reward planned when you have achieved all 30 days. On day 11 now (skipped yesterday due to a girls night out). Started level 2 on day 5 because level 1 was going really well. Feel the same as you, it's hard but easier than I thought. And still getting easier every day. Am able to do all exercises and complete them. Lost 1 kg in 5 days but after that, gained it again (not sure why, not eating more). This morning the kilo was gone again!?! The fact that it is 'only' 20 minutes keeps me going. I feel great afterwards and am looking forward to getting to my ideal weight. Will reward myself with some new jeans at the end!
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 20:16
Day 8 done and feeling terrific!!!
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 13:25
In all honesty, he did not ask for stuffed pasta... LOL!
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 23:15
Tried level 2 today (just for fun, only on day 5) and it was really hard but doable. Lost 1 kilo already (but also quit the snacking)...
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 23:53
Can't help with the first question but the green stool could be caused by iron fortified formula. Nothing to worry about.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 23:47
Jumeriah Jane you were answering..... yes to "too late" or yes to "he will still be able to" :) yes you can move into a later year but note most schools here go by sept 1 or 15 for age cut off dates not December. So your son would be going into FS2 next year if you went to a BC school here not year 1. There are more and more places appearing, panic not. If he turned 4 last month and you want to keep him at the same school for kg2 next year, he will turn 6 at the british school the year after which will mean he will go into year 1 (which I don't understand, I thought kg2 was equivalent to year 1)...
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 23:33
I gave birth at Medcare this summer and was never asked. Same here.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 23:32
Also on day 4 and it's getting 'easier' already. The side lunges are no fun and I can't move my arms. Great thread. Good luck everyone!
 
 
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