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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 10:14
I've been going to Juan for ages and always been really happy but the last time I went my colour got totally messed up. I didn't have time to go back to JLT so I went to Ted Morgan, Polly did a great job of fixing it there, I was very happy with it.
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 20:30
Shamrock, if you do decide not to take her, I obviously don't know the age of your children but I've always found Wild Wadi pretty easy with little ones. Aquaventure is a bit trickier although that may just because I'm less familiar with it.
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 19:56
Caregivers do quite often get discounts in the UK too but usually for accompanying registered disabled . Same in NZ but if you tried to take along your au pair or cleaner and get a discount you'd get laughed at.
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 19:53
I'm curious which country the OP is from too. Shamrock, if you are going to Wild Wadi there are plenty of in the water things non swimmers can do. They also have life jackets and there are a LOT of lifeguards.
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 19:40
Two days ago she dropped by for tea and literally pulls my DD’s little thumb out from her mouth seeing her sucking it. I wish I should have shouted but I did SNI yet again due to the fear of offending this otherwise really helpful lady. In fact she took care of me for 3 weeks when I fell really sick during my pregnancy. It's lovely that she was such a help to you but that doesn't mean she can tell you how to raise your child. Unwanted advice is one thing but I'd be really cross if someone removed my baby's thumb from his mouth - he loves his thumb and who are they to decide he isn't allowed to comfort himself. If she does it again I'd ask her to please not do it again and say you are happy with her sucking her thumb. You don't need to justify it or offer excuses.
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 19:34
Divine retribution however - when they have kids, let's see how they cope when the babies have colic, won't sleep, vomit through 20 sleepsuits, look like cr@p and can't speak on the phone. I will be sat there with my school age children smiling broadly. I bet you don't TDB. You'll remember how hard it is having a new baby and give them a (puke free) shoulder to cry on. Although possibly gleefully thinking 'I told you so' ;)
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 19:27
In previous years we've had the bulk of the trick or treaters from just after dark for about an hour. A few of the younger ones might come a bit earlier, from around 5pm. They've stopped coming when we run out of treats and turn the porch light out.
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 15:15
Aqua park has 40 QR ticket for Domestic staff . If I wore pyjamas and carried all the bags do you think they'd let me in for 40 QR?
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 08:40
Good to know I'm not alone. But in my case if these people where my in laws my very supportive DH would have zipped their mouth but unfortunately they are my own beloved relatives who are put up right here near me in Dubai. Smile, nod and ignore is what I do over the phone, when they come over, at parties .... I'm sick and tired .For how long will this continue ???? edited by mssassy on 29/10/2013 If they are relatives that you see regularly I think you probably need to do more than the smile and ignore. Sit them down and talk to them. Tell them you appreciate they are trying to help but you are trying to find your own way of doing things and they are upsetting you with their constant comments. If they are unable to stop doing it, limit how much you see them as much as possible. Maybe your husband can nicely point out that new parents need to be supported, not bullied.
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Latest post on 29 October 2013 - 19:37
Totally agree with starsouthern, that's exactly what I do. Smile, nod then the vast majority of the time ignore the advice. You might find the odd useful nugget amongst all the chaff though so don't tune out entirely. Mrs DB, your MIL sounds like an utter nightmare. Getting down the business end uninvited when you gave birth and saying she wanted YOUR daughter to call HER mum. Holy smokes, that takes the biscuit. Gobsmacked. Have fun telling her you are staying here for second bubs ;)
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Latest post on 29 October 2013 - 18:31
Hi DCC Sorry to hear you are having a rough time. Halloween in Arabian Ranches is always great, loads of trick or treaters out and lots of decorations up. Saheel was teeming last year and I've heard Al Mahra is also great. The Golf Club is having a free Halloween thing for children, not sure of timings though. In saying that, my children have all been terrified of Halloween when they have been toddlers, all those masks and shrieks weren't their idea of fun at all. Maybe your son is made of sterner stuff but do bear it in mind :)
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 19:50
I actually couldn't care less either - I'm merely wondering how and if they will try and get around it. I could well be wrong but I thought the actual date of Al Hijra was still going the be the 4th (probably) or the 5th (maybe) but it's just the day off work/school that has moved to co-incide with the weekend? So Sunday during the day won't be dry although it might be from 6pm? Anyway, regardless of what any of us think of it, if the rugby can be exempted on the grounds that it is a major sporting event then someone with a lot more clout than us does think it is an issue (more than likely financial).
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 14:44
Does it have to be a movie? The series 24 is edge of your seat gripping thriller. Plus there is eight series of 24 episodes, that's a lot of hours of excellent viewing.
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 14:40
My friends Niece moved here a few weeks ago and she is 22 She was carded at Saffron, DD and Bidi Bondi's. My friend who is 34 and [b'>married[/b'> was carded at Sandance. Both of these ladies are Western so do not assume they wont card a bunch of teenagers. Sarahlou! Does being married make you look older???!!!!! Actually maybe it does ;) OP, I'd let him go with very strict rules in place. Dropping off and picking up directly afterwards would be an absolute must. I'd also let the restaurant know the age of their diners and warn them not to serve them.
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 14:25
Congratulations MrsDB :) I had my first baby in a London NHS hospital 7 years ago. I've had three babies here since. I much much much preferred my experience here. I was able to have the births I wanted here, I didn't in the UK. It might depend what you like though, I'm all about the drugs and intervention so Dubai suits me fine. If I had to have another baby in the UK I would go private. I mean no disrespect to the NHS, it's an amazing institution but obviously the cost of everything is paramount and they are incredibly over burdened. The prospect of labouring in the corridor because all the rooms are busy and having to wait 12 hours for an epidural isn't ideal though. Like TDB I also couldn't face not being in my own home with a newborn. Good luck with your decision.
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 19:22
OP see from your last post that you have as you say ' had a kick up the ass '....LOL hopefully the next thing is a really romantic weekend away ;) edited by Nomad on 27/10/2013 Maybe a Fifty Shades of Grey style kick up the ass weekend away ;) <em>edited by Daza on 27/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 13:53
Repton is off on the Monday. Does anyone know if this will change if the holiday is called for the Tuesday? Sorry to hijack Feefmick.
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 12:23
As Meagle said, the measurements often aren't accurate at your stage. Are you sure of your conception date? I'm always about a week further along than by normal dates as I ovulate early. I would't get induced at 38 weeks without a second opinion or if it was for an absolute reason. I know a couple of ladies here who have been induced due to a 'big' baby who turned out to be not so big.
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 12:17
If you are anywhere near Arabian Ranches the Golf Club is doing a children's Halloween evening. Also, there are always loads of trick or treaters out on the streets here.
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 08:30
Hi Silk I think it's worth making the effort to go out and do things just the two of you. It's not just about keeping your marriage together, it's about keeping your family unit together. As you say your husband is a great Dad then this is something worth fighting for. What did you used to enjoy doing together? If you simply wait for things to pick up like they have before then you may find yourself in tinot's position and realise too late that you do still want your marriage to work. You say you'd love to be alone with your children but have you thought about the actual reality of this? Assests halved, income reduced, the financial implications of divorce are huge. Plus you wouldn't be 'alone' with them, he'd still be their father. Joint custody, waving your children off for nights, weekends or holidays with him. And probably eventually another women who might become their stepmother. Hard on you and from personal experience I can tell you it's hard on children too. If you've given it your best shot and tried everything then you might eventually have to split but at the moment it sounds like you just can't be bothered making the effort. I honestly think a marriage with children is really something worth making the effort for :)
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Latest post on 26 October 2013 - 20:30
Hi Alismum I don't pray but I do believe in the power of positive thinking and I've just sat for a minute and sent out positive thoughts for your sister (and you). I wish her all the best.
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Latest post on 26 October 2013 - 20:22
Designermom, if what she has done is so bad that you think she isn't fit to be employed by anyone else then why don't you send her off home with a ban? I know there are ways around it but it will make it harder for her to come back.
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Latest post on 26 October 2013 - 15:41
How do you know when you've fallen out of love with someone? I couldn't put it in to words. It's just a feeling. Or a lack of feeling really. The best I could do is to say that they don't make your heart feel warm anymore.
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Latest post on 26 October 2013 - 15:14
Hi saggi A wet wipe warmer! Seriously? I've never heard of such a thing. I'd say it's totally unnecessary, my babies bums have survived just fine with room temperature wiping. It's not like we live in an igloo. I actually don't use wipes, I don't think they are good for delicate skin and are a total waste of money. I use cotton pads just with water or with a bit of coconut oil for a pooey bum. A diaper genie is a waste of money too, just use bags tied tightly. Much cheaper and less hassle. I would say get a good nursing chair. I never did and with each baby I wondered why on earth not. Then never got round to it. Can't advise on a good one sorry.
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Latest post on 26 October 2013 - 15:03
Wonder if there is a website for maids to warn of bad madams.... lol Seems every day I pick up the paper there's a terrifying tale of maids being badly treated... I was thinking the same thing. Thankfully, I've never heard of a website for either.
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Latest post on 26 October 2013 - 14:52
It's funny, I was talking to my step-mother about this exact thing a few days ago. She was telling me how her parents, who were married until her mother's death when they were both in their 80's, went through many highs and lows but things always came together for them. After her father's death she found a drawer of love letter from her mother to him and in one of them (written when they were in their 70's) she was describing how it felt to fall back in love with him again after not feeling that way for a long time. I think the vast majority of relationships have peaks and troughs, I know my marriage does. I also think you really have to work at things and sometimes your marriage goes on the back burner but you have to prioritise it at some point. Have you talked to your husband about how you are feeling? How old are your children? Do you ever go out together just as a couple and have fun?
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Latest post on 25 October 2013 - 22:15
I haven't been but got told that it opened this weekend. [url=http://www.maison-mathis.com/'>Here[/url'> is the website.
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Latest post on 24 October 2013 - 15:00
Resisting! Resisting!
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Latest post on 24 October 2013 - 14:49
I used to change the date on the settings to get more lives ha I can't believe you told me that! I can't believe I didn't think of it! *Sits on hands to resist*
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Latest post on 24 October 2013 - 14:28
Daza I nearly threw the Ipad at the wall struggling to reach a level on that! Me too! At least it gives you mandatory time outs when you run out of lives.
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Latest post on 24 October 2013 - 14:22
Thank heavens for Thursdays. As fellow Expat Women (whether some people like to think that way, it's true and we're all they same) what do we think happens that "maids" are the only Expat Women who become "too lazy" and "left to their own devises don't do their job properly"? Very true. I don't have a boss but I'm lazy and skive off all the time. Yesterday I probably should have been doing something constructive with my children but they wouldn't stop bickering so I shut myself in a quiet room with a cup of coffee and played Candy Crush :D
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Latest post on 24 October 2013 - 09:45
Unfortunately maids, if left to their own devices dont do their job properly. It's not just some maids who are guilty of skiving off if the boss isn't around. I bet there are a few regular EW posters who are guilty of it also....
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Latest post on 24 October 2013 - 09:13
Good for you aroha, I didn't think you would 'drop' this child. The world needs more people who won't turn their backs when someone may be in need of help.
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Latest post on 24 October 2013 - 09:09
Hi Kaba I wasn't going to post as I don't have any personal experience of Bradenton but since you've had no replies......I know a few people who had children at Bradenton, as of this year they have all left as they weren't happy with the way the school was going. Sorry, wish I had something positive to say.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 21:05
[url=http://www.mrbenscostumecloset.com/'>Mr Ben's[/url'> has good costumes. Most party shops have them too, I was in the one at Motor City the other day, they have a good selection. Don't worry, I only know one mum who sews her own costume. Most of us just buy them :)
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 20:50
It's not listed in the ingredients on their website, I wonder if this means it's added specifically for this market? I'd ask them directly, contact details are [url=http://www.hipp.co.uk/contact-us'>here.[/url'>
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 20:46
Thank you very much for your feedback. My child is offered a place at Reception and she is only 4 years old. I am wondering if she better join the Fs1 ?? Or go to Fs2 ?? FS aged 4 sounds like the correct year group for your child. When is her birthday? Unless there is a compelling reason not to, most schools keep children within their correct year group.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 20:42
What type of Hipp? Is it listed in the ingredients?
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 19:30
[url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1431055200455364'>This[/url'> is a lovely Expo bid vid.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 16:16
I had children in Repton Reception last year and two years before that. They both really enjoyed it and I was happy. The Early Years department is great and as emlsnre said, there is a very good head.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 16:08
Whilst your number one priority obviously has to be protect your daughter and your family from any fall out, I think stopping your daughter seeing her should be a last resort, if her parents response makes continuing the friendship impossible. If she has been abused then she has been let down in the worst possible way, the last thing she needs is to be let down by anyone else. To do so would only reinforce to her that it is in someway her fault and there is something wrong with her. It could very well irrevocably break an already damaged child. When I was in my early teens one of my friends confided that she had been getting abused by a close family member. With the support of her friends she found the confidence to tell her mother and the abuser was unmasked. When she screamed and cried we were there to tell her it wasn't her fault and he was the monster, not her. She's a very strong woman and I think she would have gotten through it no matter what but it helped her that when she fell, she had friends to catch her. Imagine if our mothers had banned us from seeing her? How might it have ended up? She's now a lawyer specialising in child advocacy :) Good luck aroha and well done for looking out for this child.
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 10:38
5km walk with the baby in buggy at 7am. Few yoga stretches and planks after that. I'd also normally do 10km on the exercycle as soon as the children are in bed but I'm taking it easy due to breastfeeding. Will be back on the bike when that eases off a bit.
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 08:42
Lulu and Daiso both have cheap canvases. Definitely large ones at Lulu, not sure on sizes at Daiso.
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 17:32
Whispers back - I don't know if Rhianna not wearing an under apparel top below the white vest had anything to do with it either!! :-) Surely not :D
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 16:46
My DH loved it and he is 53! *Whispers* My husband had a good time at Selena Gomez. I'm sure her hot pants had nothing to do with it :D
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 16:15
I did write 'impressed' not 'shocked'! Don't you understand the word 'impressed'? It's interesting that something positive turned into something horrible. Some people just like to complain all the time and a forum is the best platform for that. I'm sure no fight was intended. I think it came across as "nnnnawwww... Look at these cutey wittle 50 year olds... Too cute! They come along, all dressed up like they 'belong here', oh bless their cotton socks!" :) No fighting, ladies! There are maid threads for that kind of behaviour! :D Yes, I didn't intend for a fight but it did come across a bit patronising. I'm just not sure what is impressive about over 50s going to a pop concert? It seems pretty normal to me. What are you meant to do at that age, stick to quiet nights in or going to the opera? I know that every younger generation erroneously believes that they have the monopoly on having fun but there certainly isn't an age limit on having a good time. I'm in my 30s not my 50s but I have just as much fun at concerts as I did in my teens and 20s. Sometimes even more so as I'm no longer putting up with long general admission queues and there is often a free bar :D My husband is a lot closer to 50 than me and he still has a great time.
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 12:20
Really a great performance! I was impressed by the amount of people in their 50's. They all seemed to enjoy themselves. Great atmosphere! Why impressed? Music is not ageist. As one of the above I had a great night, love Rihanna, and went to after party at Rush. Over 50 and proud! Admin - what progress on our Over 40 networking event???? Obviously scotswhahae once you are over 50 you should be spending your evenings at home in slippers and a dressing gown with a nice cup of Ovaltine. NOT out at Rihanna twerking the night away :D
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 12:16
Point about Omra but you know what i meant. There are some amazing places to see in Saudi - just because it's not Costa del Sol doesn't mean you can't holiday there. I didn't think it was possible to get holiday visas for Saudi or have I been misinformed?
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 08:29
I wouldn't pay it. If she wants to have expensive unnecessary injections that that is up to her but it should come out of her pocket. To be honest, if my maid insisted on running to the hospital for a jab and expecting me to pay for it every time she had a cold I'd be looking for someone new. As for the 'cultural difference' would she be getting it if she had to pay herself? I very much doubt it.
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 08:19
Because they are inconsiderate and couldn't give a toss about others? Or probably just totally oblivious to anyone but themselves.
 
 
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