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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 22:57
Can anyone recommend a nanny agency? thank you!
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 22:23
thanks krwiwispiers.... today we decided that we are not taking our DD to nursery anymore...she was upset again today and just dont think it is fair on her anymore...the nursery is 2/1 ratio and i am happy with the level of care but just dont think nurserry is right for her just (not until she is older) so slightly concerned as we both have jobs still to go to!!! we are looking for part-time nanny and would like someone a bit older and experienced... how did you find one? we are really worried that we wont find one that is right....we will not leave her until we are 100% happy but dont want to give up my p/t job just yet,... we want to build a future for our family if anyone has any recommendations for a part-time nanny then please let me know thank you
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 22:23
thanks krwiwispiers.... today we decided that we are not taking our DD to nursery anymore...she was upset again today and just dont think it is fair on her anymore...the nursery is 2/1 ratio and i am happy with the level of care but just dont think nurserry is right for her just (not until she is older) so slightly concerned as we both have jobs still to go to!!! we are looking for part-time nanny and would like someone a bit older and experienced... how did you find one? we are really worried that we wont find one that is right....we will not leave her until we are 100% happy but dont want to give up my p/t job just yet,... we want to build a future for our family if anyone has any recommendations for a part-time nanny then please let me know thank you
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 22:09
thanks everyone, feel much more positive after reading these posts....tomorrow is another day so will see how tomorrow/the next couple of week goes before we decide that maybe she just isn't ready.... think a big issue is that she doesn't sleep well at nursery so she gets overtired and then it's very difficult for anyone else to settle her....will try with the 'familiar' items, thanks slobberknocker mich25 - she has breakfast at the morning of cereal mixed with fruit and breastmilk which she eats ok..... she also takes some water from a cup...will maybe start trying yoghurts/more fruit purees at nursery so that can she have that if she doesnt want her bottle.....think she also doesnt have a huge appetite as she has recently being waking up in the night and feeding then the teacher has been good but is also concerned that she hasnt settled yet thank you again, will let you know how DD settles ... in the meantime i'm going to look into nannies as a 'back up' option as maybe she is just too young for nursery....i feel lucky to have a part time job with flexible hours and want to build a future for our family so dont want to throw that away just yet
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 21:59
thanks hello again kitty... havent tried sippy cups yet...would like DD to have the comfort of a bottle...how did you get your DD to take a sippy cup? :)
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 21:07
hi ladies, I have a 4 MO DD who refuses to bottlefeed with expressed or formula milk.have tried all the tricks _ someone else to give the bottle, different teats, bottles etc. different times of day, different feeding positions, tried to make bottlefeeding fun. have yet to starve my baby into submission which i just dont think i can do.... going back to work so starting to panic...any ideas? thank you!
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 21:24
thanks for the advice! it's so difficult trying to choose a nursery but appreciate the recommendations/advice....thanks Kelly_C for the recommendation, it's so nice to hear that your DD enjoys it there...think i will break my heart when i drop her off for the first time! twokids, i think i saw blossom nursery and not village, do you know what the difference is? good luck with the search for part time work, i know it's difficult here but it is possible! totally understand re your 3 yr old's needs i also liked littlewoods nursery and kangaroo kids. can anyone rate these nurseries? thanks again :) xx
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 20:38
I got cyclogest at the pharmacy at dubai mall medical centre
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 16:19
Hi ladies, Is anyone going to this tonight? My friend can no longer make it and hoping I can tag along with someone :) Thanks, P
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 15:10
Hi lucy, congratulations on the pregnancy! I'm 34 weeks and expecting my first DD.... I havent been offered an internal examination yet and no mention has been made of this...so not sure what this is for? maybe you should ask if this is necessary and what it is for? moonbeam, havent experienced braxton hicks yet but think thats quite normal and a good sign ! hope the water retention is easing.. I just discovered that stretch marks have started to appear... it's horrible, have been lathering on the bio oil twice a day too!!! anyway else finding it hard to relax now...feel like i constantly should be doing something to get prepared and finding it hard to relax...so ready to start mat leave now :) how is everyone else feeling? hope everyone is doing well Sunflower and I are meeting this week on wed eve for a bite to eat, let me know if anyone fancies meeting up xx
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Latest post on 18 February 2011 - 19:45
babyshop has a promotion just now - spend AED 200 and get a 50 dhs voucher. Finishes on the 20th feb :)
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:30
Sorry to hear what you are going through Freckle, think we have all been there but you will soon be feeling settled in no time....i have found the same with the same villas here but overall the standards of apts and villas here are impressive...you could also check out some apts...we are looking at the greens which has lovely some new spacious apts with great bathrooms and facilities and is quite a family friendly area (emaar developments are all a v high standard)....or there are some great apts on the Palm! look forward to catching up ladies, more at MoE sounds good on the 25th! :)
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 11:06
Welcome Freckle! dont worry you will find something soon, it's def a good time to arrive in Dubai as there is lots more in the market at affrodable prices compared to a year ago...we are looking to move towards the lakes/springs/greens so know how you feel...I just want to be settled and sort out a nursery :) glad everyone is enjoying the movements....also starting to wake up during the night Sunflower and i met last week for a coffee and it was great to catch up, maybe we can make it a monthly thing - say last friday of the month - 25th feb?
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:35
wow, thats exciting moonbeam and sunflower! glad you both mentioned the braxton hicks as i wasnt expecting that for another couple of months and I prob would have marched DH and myself to hospital! i picked up some girls baby outfits at the Obaibi sale (near mamas and papas) in Dubai mall...it's a french store and they have some lovely stuff, not too frilly or girlie! will def check out the next mother and baby market :) xx
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 21:02
congrats moonbeam! i picked up a few things at mothercare in dubai mall in the sall (which is pretty good). Dubai mall also has baby shop, mamas and papas and lots of other places where you can pick up baby clothes bit panicked as to what to buy! just wish i was in the uk and it would be so much easier and cheaper :) freckle, hope the move went ok
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 17:33
Do you know where this class is held? also keen on some antenatal classes - seems to be a lack of this in dubai!
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 09:46
That's great, thanks for the advice, will check out Just Kidding this weekend!
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 11:37
This is my first baby! Re Freckle, your certificate has prob been attested already if you need this for your visa, might be just worthwhile checking with hubby's company the lakes are lovely, v family orientated, we are currently in an apt in Downtown burj khalifa as this is close to our works but we will prob be moving soon as hubby now has a job in AD May ladies, how about a cuppa next fri afternoon (29th) at Lime tree in jumeriah or any other suggestions welcomed?
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 16:59
Hi Freckle, dont worry the market is quite good for apts/villas at the moment so you should find somewhere quite easily.... Dubizzle.com is a great site if you havent tried this already make sure you attest your marriage certificate before you leave as you will need this to apply for a visa for the baby in dubai when it is born hope the move goes ok!
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 13:18
Hi ladies, congratulations everyone! We are having a girl, so very excited...although would have been happy with boy or girl Kim.a I also feel her kick very low in my tummy, just above my pelvis...it's lovely feeling her move! she is particularly active at night No mention of glucose test yet but i have another appt in a couple of weeks, Im seeing Dr Koster, who is everyone else delivering with? I havent bought anything yet, but my hubby thinks im pram obsessed at the moment! frustrated at lack of choice and the expense of these things here compared to the uk....anyone else found that? think of getting things shipped over from the UK as i want a P&T pram and its so expensive here would be nice to meet for a coffee? where is everyone based? im in downtown
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 12:47
thank you for the replies! have you check out the sales but doesn't seem like much in the way of discount on prams unfortunately...haven't tried Just Kidding so will check that out...I tried baby shop and they seem v reasonable but didnt have any sporty/3 wheeler options they sell the P&T vibe here in bumblebee (next to mamas and papas) but it's nearly AED 4000 and thats before you add on the peanut carrycot and the adaptors (which you need to order from the UK!) so think I will have to ask someone to bring it over or might make a special shopping trip to the UK! it's frustrating the lack of choice and expense over here for such things thanks v much for the tips
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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 10:04
Anyone with any recommendations? not sure where you can get Phil & Ted here, would also prefer one which can be rear facing for newborn thanks!
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Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 10:10
Hello ladies, hope everyone is well. I am due on 15 May with our first baby....anyone else due around the same date? x
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 15:09
hello ladies due in May! I am due on 15 May for our first baby...so very excited and nervous! I'm with Dr Koster at the American hospital who seems good so far! have also heard good things about Dr George at the AH hope everyone is doing well! let me know if anyone fancies meeting for a coffee? xx
 
 
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