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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 14:03
My son was born in March and enjoyed outdoors till the heat struck...we still take him out between 6 and 7 am..... but no sun screen. come back and change his clothes as he still becomes sticky... its so sad cant take him out in the evenings as its way to hot .
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 11:18
My boy is 4 month old and for 2 months he slept on me or with me all cuddled in my arms...elevated head made it easy for him to sleep as he had very sad colic....gripewater and sleeping on my chest helped him sleep well...colic is worst between 10pm to 4am as per paed.... 3rd month onwards we moved him in to grobag(sleeping bag) and in to his crib...now he is addicted to his grobag and sleeps so peacefully.
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 08:32
After getting my hair coloured my salon suggested I use the brazilian blow out shampoo and conditioner...but asked me to use it for 2 months only ....I have super curly , frizzy hair but this pdt has helped control and tame my frizz....
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 08:30
I am not SAHM , have a lovely house help, my mum is there with me these days but I still feel SUPER GUILTY even if I try to sneak in some ME time...and its sad. I have put on loads of wght since giving birth in March but feel guilty to spend 2 hours in the gym....rather take DS out for a walk. Once back from work I FEEL its my DUTY to take over baby...so till I leave for work next day am completely in to the breastfeed, burp, diaper change routing...I am struggling to enjoy the ME time happily gifted to me my DH and Mum... Hope I can steer clear of this guilt... so honestly no tips for you....from me atleast!sorry......
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 12:50
Check out the book by Alisa Vitti called Woman Code which discusses hormonal balance and eating to change fertility, weight issues, etc. Many women have been able to conceive after following this protocol. Good luck! http://floliving.com/about.html Agreed, the symptoms of PCOS can be improved with diet - lowish carb (eg. 40-80g a day) whole foods, high fat/protein, minimal sugars and grains [url=http://www.marksdailyapple.com/search-results/?cx=004987908667488763946%3Akd-fp2c7jek&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=UTF-8&q=pcos&siteurl=www.marksdailyapple.com%2F&ref=www.google.co.uk%2F&ss=1075j578573j3 '>Diet-related reading (free)[/url'> I completely support abt PCOS control thru diet.. I suffered infertility owing to PCOS for 14 yrs till I completely detoxed and followed less carb high protein diet....I now have a 4 month old baby boy!
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 12:44
Sharing my experience: a team member had caught her maid with her buildings watchman in compromising position when she got home early last week. She called the police, both the maid and watchman were deported the next day with life long ban. My colleague was not penalised at all.
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 08:11
Dubai Community Health Centre.... 04 3351200 they sorted my sciatica, infertility and now I have a 4mnth old baby boy! <em>edited by bubble_trubble on 01/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 07:54
My baby is 16 weeks old and I started home made semi-solid feed mixed wth BM or formula for night time feeds...this is giving me 5hrs of uninterrupted sleep and thank GOD for that I can be human at work and not a zombie! It's extremely debatable topic whether to introduce solids early but I beleive each baby is different and their needs are different. I had c-section and struggled with milk supply for my boys demand so top fed from hospital itself. I take fenugreek seed pills (solgar) which have got me breastfeeding till now....along with oats as part of daily intake and loads of fluids. For semi solid food I make a batch and freeze for use for a week: 1 tbsp basmati rice, half tbsp yellow lentil, 1 glass of water and 1 red juicy peeled apple or pear. I blend it and freeze this puree' as cubes . for evening feed after bath I use 2 cubes of this solid along with 2oz of bm or formula. Baby guzzles this up , sometimes as dreamfeed sumtimes awake and then he snoozes for 4.5 to 5 hrs straight! Am planning to introduce tinned solid food after 6 months though....
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 09:49
During my detoxing days an year back I had loads of spots not just on my face but all over ...but an ayurveda specialist confirmed it was all part of cleansing... <em>edited by bubble_trubble on 27/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 09:45
I have frnds kids going to both DPS and Modern... my personal observations: Modern is very result driven along with great extra curricular activities. DPS on the other hand is like orchestrated circus(words of my frnd who has 2 boys going to DPS).Teachers come and go leaving kids stranded with multiple teaching styles. Modern on the other hand has strong admin...and good teaching crew... DPS is laid back CBSE( I am from CBSE background too) and Modern is academically oriented towards detailed studies as in any ICSE school. My husband is from ICSE background and he finds most of the curriculum way dated... Having said that our DD goes to O levels and planning to send our now 3 month DS to O levels too. We, as parents suffered a lot in CBSE and ICSE curricula...love to see our DD enjoy no homework policy of O levels.
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Latest post on 26 June 2013 - 08:42
3 months back had c-section at Medcare...can comment about their good after care and nursing team. My DD's paed is also from there, been tehre for few emergencies...all good experiences.
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Latest post on 26 June 2013 - 08:34
I have the avent steriliser which strelised up to 3 bottles at a time....it's been running non stop for last 3 months since bub was born as he is top fed and no complaints.
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Latest post on 26 June 2013 - 08:33
Wish you all the very best! I got pregnant after 14 years of infertility and treatments... when I went for my chk doc did internal scan and confirmed I was 8 weeks pregnant. So worhtwhile to wait for a week and then ask for an internal scan where you will be made to hear the heartbeats too...
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 09:44
since my DD was a toddler she used to spend her summers with grandparents. And am planning to do the same once my 3 month DS is of age too!Grandparents wait for the quality time too...
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 09:21
Am a crackberry addict.... but giving devil it's due... Q10 is a fab phone with amazing keyboard and the hub feature where all updates are viewed at a go works for me very well! However, as a phone with few add ons its great but if other features and apps support is what you are looking for then for sure apple pdts are always going to win hands down.
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 08:45
Believe me taking off coz ur child is sick is a pain for all bosses! I have been working in Dubai for last 14 yrs , reporting to various bosses and they all seem to think kids can thrive with maids/nannies..its a perception hard to beat. how ever its' annual leave thats burnt off and not marked as sick.... I have realised that at work I am replaceable but not to my bubs....so dont bother at all and dont be too hard on urself too.
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 12:12
I delivered my baby boy in Medcare in March this year... my obgyn (Dr.Luthra) is from Medcare. I had c-section and was really happy with the OT team, nurses, Anesthetologist team, and general care. I had to rush to the hospital on emergency twice and was impressed with 24/7 obgyn team on duty. teams of docs came visiting at every shift change, nurses were very very caring, helped me all 3 days with breast feeding as my bub was having difficulty latching.
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 12:18
Sheesh... my DD who is 10 still doesnt' get any pocket money!! guess I need to too! I do reward her for helping out with chores like brushing the coats of our fur babies, helping with the garden etc...
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 10:05
Oh yes MrsJT, labels can be so so misleading. My GD consultation about diet was such an eye opener. All home made and not off shelves was the mantra to maintain my diet. Juice, soup, stirs,baked veggies, grilled chicken ...but I cheated with greek yoghurt with honey though!
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 10:02
Shedding tear is all I can for poor dear Roxy... have put up my fur babies pics on FB page too. Hope sumthing comes of this law... animal cruelty is rampant here.
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 08:37
In moderation juice is fine...in my GD diet one small glass of orange juice was there. but not everyday...twice or thrice a week. Got to know dragon fruit is good to manage insulin, so got hooked on to having dragon fruit during my pregnancy. Even my family has sad background of diabetes so now even though am back to normal blood sugar, i have to monitor my carb intake and processed sugars.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:20
Please do take this wght gain alert to be serious esp if you were over wght to start with... I had lost 12 kgs when I conceived...with in week 22 I had put on 8 kgs back! Doc was furious asked me to take care and not put on any more than 10-12 for my entire pregnancy for fear of GD. I caved in to my cravings...by week 29 was diagnosed with GD, cudnt manage with GD diet so put on insulin. Delivered in March via c-section, struggling to loose wght now...whilst on insulin and VERY strict diet I didnt gain wght...just the last month of pregnancy put on wght...about 2 kgs...makign total wght gain during pregnancy as 14kgs.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 13:23
thanks ever so much...its just that google gives such conflicting information that it confuses more than ever...so I thought to ask here where I have recvd sane info in the past...
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:36
For Indian weddings..bling is always in! Bright colour outfits, blingy accessories and your mang tikka is a new in thing for most Indian wedding ceremonies... believe me you can never overshadow an indian bride...she will be blinged out to MAX! gosh.. i had a flash back of my own wedding( 14 yrs back) and boy....the bling must have hurt few eyes!
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:23
My son is 2.5 months old, breast milk fed and top fed...have ped appt in July for his next rounds of vaccinations and consultation. Before that wanted to know what all mothers follow for introducing solids. Which month should I be introducing the extra somethings for the baby...is it after month 4? A frnd in US is already feeding mashed potatoes, beans etc as her ped mentioned if baby can hold his head whilst sitting then time for solids...even though her baby is 2 months( just abt)...so am confused whether to start solids??
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 12:47
Different things is what my DD wants and thats a nitemare to conjure up every other day. Few options she likes:- Cornflakes mixed with meusili with grrek yoghurt or milk Cheese/ham toast banana, egg and milk fried egg and toast omellete sandwicj fruit smoothie( berry only) flavoured oats Parathas
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 10:01
Debenhams Ibn Battuta
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 12:17
Being from the sub-continent...few vaccinations are a must for our baby...and for my elder 10yr daugher when we adopted her and took her for nursery admission one thing which we were asked upfront was her updated vaccinations card. So am sure its a major thing out here... esp Hep B
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 12:15
Thats great! I had to get mine from Hongkong!!! sheesh.....will refresh my stock asap..thanks for sharing...
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 12:09
We are in Springs 9 for over 7 years now... love it because of the huge lake and green area for walking. It has sharing pool with Springs 8, play areas too. My baby is 2 months old now and loves the stroll around the lake...
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 10:32
DS is breast fed and top fed on demand esp during nights..of late he gets extremely angry and frustated after 2 minutes at the bottle... wondering if he needs different flow, which bottle is best for a little more flow . baby has habit of throwing up or guzzling more...takes in more than spits up...once nearly choked too...so scared of more flow nipple too.......
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Latest post on 30 March 2013 - 20:01
Krishnaditya is a nice name, BT. Both my favourite names in one :) Congrats on your miracle baby :) thanks ever so much!!!!
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 08:48
Congratulations to all mommies who delivered whilst I was out! I delivered before schedule owing to erratic BP... baby boy Krishnaditya was born on 3rd March thru epi dependant C-section. Back home and in to limited sleep schedule but not one to complain after our miracle baby's arrival...13 yrs of wait! and my elder daughter is great help too.. Lost 6 kgs only but loose tummy is a big worry, lemme try spanx too....
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 11:11
Really sorry OP had to go thru this....however one great thing about Dubai Police( am a fan!) is that they take such complaints seriously and follow through. I had a similar experience(personally) , called Al Ameen, was asked to report to my local police station. With in 24 hrs the guy was caught, paraded for identification, court case rapped on him! Really really efficient...I had asked the police men if I need to do court runs then I wud like to avoid filing official case...they said not to worry...they will take it from there....
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 10:44
Thanks Barbara...today am going to ER now as my BP has been erratic since ysterday...highest being 120/93, lowest being 119/69....all since yesterday... my ob gyn is on leave till Fri so ER it is! Hope alls well with bub....
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 09:50
Congrats Daza!! Barbara hope LO turns naturally.... am supposed to be going for CTG every alternate day till 2nd....when doc takes the call of delivering on 3rd March.
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 09:15
Been through work place bullying recently,it's a learning curve for the person bng bullied and the tolerance level of the person! I tolerated for an year and then confronted...went head one with a full fledged grievance against the manager...got due deligence process initiated, got her knuckles rapped, disciplinary action done! You can only be a support for your colleague with out instigating....
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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 09:41
Inhumane and horrible to say the least, and to think these people will never be prosecuted too! then we land up feeding gorgeous , lovely cats on the street .... SPrings is heaving with such abandoned cats, with neighbours threatning me ever so often for feeding strays! don't blame them too...but how to home such abandoned pets...and this vicious dumping cycle continue... Sheesh..rant over....
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 12:41
Saw them at Baby shop last weekend....sorry didnt chk the price though.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 12:39
Morning shower before goign to school as my DD needs to blow dry her thick mane...for us it was more of a cultural thing too as we can't pray with cleaning up( bath & shower) ...morning prayers are done after shower only. Further to that, going to school...best way to make sure poor kids are tortured in to being awake is....shower!
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 09:01
I can recommend SPrings..we have been residents for over 8 yrs now...well maintaines play areas for kids, walking areas around lakes, healthy mix of expats, community centres with Spinneys, restaurants etc just 5 min away... I have frnds who have just moved in to JVT...living spaces are bigger but no lakes etc and not yet that green as it's new community coming up...though JVT shares the community centres of Springs/Meadows etc.
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 08:58
Yes covered....there is a limit though...5k or 6k....
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 08:54
Fetal centre at Healthcare city is a good option for you as they do independent scan, sharing the results (originals) for you to use else where...
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 08:49
Just saw them yesterday at Mothercare and Babyshop: Ibn batuta
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 09:54
Ohh I feel u EDF8 but congrats abt healthy baby wght!... even though am in week 35+3 days.. baby has been head down for 2 weeks already... excruciating back pain and sciatica as I already have 2 slipped discs...sleeping has become a distant dream... very uncomfortable thru the night and wen am about to doze off have to get up to pee! Am not walking these days..am waddling... and plan to work till my due date of 10th March.....hope and pray to bake baby well!
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 09:51
Taj fort aguada or exotica....been there twice and am dying to go there again....best way for kids to spend time by the pool, or pvt beach. Food as is Taj standard, best of best. Just ensure you avoid ice cubes in your drinks and stick to bottled water. http://www.vivantabytaj.com/Fort-Aguada-Goa/overview.html
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 09:13
I have just submitted my papers for sponsoring my parents...the cost is 2000aed per head; I had to produce an affidavit from my country's consulate declaring that even though I hve a brother, he is settled in Scotland and I am the sole care taker of my parents. Once they get the residence visa, they are eleigible for UAE Health card under which they are covered for medicals under govt hosp care.... I am waiting to get the verdict from Humanitarian committee as it's them who decide on case to case basis. Lil bit of paperwork ofcourse: 6 months bank statement, min salary of 10k( basic and utilities);rent contract or RERA paper if you own property, Any utility bill proving your residence address, letter of salary and employment(in arabic) from your company if working or who ever is sponsoring them. and an arabic form which needs to be typed from Immirgration office itself...initial payment of 130AED and once committee approves then full payment of 4000AED. all the best sponsoring your parents...
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 09:08
Had bad experience with Saudi German with my DD's diagnosis and their scans...so I am back to my old choice of Medcare....
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 10:56
Mirchi at Ramee Royal hotel; Pulse Noir at Movenpick hotel.... loads of Desi nights... Desi nights are Indian music genre theme nights... dont' know of any Pakistani night club though.. LOL!!! <em>edited by bubble_trubble on 13/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 10:54
Oh no...what did I miss now!!!
 
 
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