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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 13:29
I thought so too TDB but double checked before I got in a huff with admin. There is an identical OP on the main board, our replies are on that one :)
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 11:59
I've read the books so knew what was coming but I enjoyed watching my husband nearly fall off the couch in shock!
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 10:01
But "the consultant lady is very nice"! It's really bad advertising for the company, especially as she is being dishonest as Pikachu says.
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 09:22
My children's pediatrician told me the poor air quality was one of the reasons children here get sick so much.
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 09:04
Most David Guetta songs and upbeat Rihanna ones are great.
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 09:01
Marigold are great natural pest repellant, I use them for borders and get very few pests. There are some good tips on [url=http://eartheasy.com/grow_nat_pest_cntrl.htm'>this[/url'> site.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 15:40
Sorry to ask but is the OP another DesertRose to the one we all know? Of course it's a different desertrose, DesertRose1954 wouldn't stand for this malarky for one second! To the OP, she's moody, rude and not good with your child. I honestly don't think things will improve, as Quinn10 says, find someone who actually wants the job. You should never be in the position to have to 'pluck up the courage' to discuss problems with your maid. If you can't communicate well with her it's never going to work.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 08:57
Hi No idea if this is helpful or not. I had an internal scan when I was 9/10 weeks pregnant in the UK. They tried to scan me on my belly, but after about 10 mins of hard pushing she couldn't find the baby. She decided to scan me internally. Uncomfortable yes but felt much better than on the belly. My uterus was tipped back so she had problems with scanning the belly. [b'>I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that if your very early in the pregnancy, it's better to be scanned internally so they can see the baby/sac etc. [/b'>x Very early in the pregnancy the baby/sac can only be viewed via an internal scan, an external one won't see anything. But unless there is reason to do it, it's simply not needed as matter of course. Especially if it's not wanted. I've heard of so many people who have early scans and are told things don't look quite right etc. They go through huge amounts of worry and stress only to be told a few weeks later when the pregnancy has developed more that actually, everything is fine. All that worry for nothing that could be avoided by not insisting on scanning so early. In the case of a history of ectopic pregnancy or pain, bleeding etc then it might be a good idea but otherwise, no. <em>edited by Daza on 03/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 08:51
Absolutely not necessary if it's just a routine first visit. A lot of OBs here seem to love doing scans, apart from at 12 weeks and 20 weeks which are both external scans, they really aren't needed in a normal pregnancy. Many women have no scans at all with no problems. My OB is Dr Tazyeen Faisal, I've always been really happy with her. I had a traumatic first delivery in the UK and didn't want a doctor going near me with my second baby. She was very understanding and I had no internal anything for my first two pregnancies with her, she also kept external scanning to a minimum at my request.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 08:35
Congratulations! Firstly, why did your OB say she needed to do the scan? Because unless there are complications it is not necessary at all. I'd be really upset if my OB was talking me in to things I wasn't comfortable with if there wasn't good reason. You need to be able to trust her. I've never had an internal scan during a pregnancy unless there has been a problem. My OB has always been very respectful of my wishes and never pushed anything.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 19:35
I know, but she wouldn't be classed as middle aged! At 42 I wouldn't call her middle aged but some might. The Collins Dictionary for one (40-60).
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 19:18
Crikey, that would indeed be a scandal! I like Boris but certainly not in *that* way.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 19:03
Well, rumours are abounding about two names and both have been mentioned here. Find it hard to believe though. Come on mum2girls, spill it! Can't be bothered googling.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 13:34
maybe Edwina and Tony or Gordon? The Sunday Times Magazine photos of Edwina clad in leather sprawled over a motorbike are seared in to my brain. Worst photo shoot ever.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 11:01
Fill up on water :)
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 09:53
I get A'kin products from the Organic Shop. Virgin coconut oil from the Change Initiative, The Farm or the Organic Shop. You can use any oil but I prefer coconut oil as it (along with avocado oil) is the most similar oil to our own natural sebum. Jojoba (although not strictly an oil) is meant to be great but I've never seen it here.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 07:59
Hi Redrec, try rubbing virgin coconut oil into skin then showering or bathing, not using any soap. The oil acts as a cleanser and moisturiser. The water washes away some of the oil so you aren't sticky but leaves the skin beautiful and soft. I do this body and face, morning and evening. It's totally natural and great for dry skin. I think over loading with products often just creates problems. Soaps tend to strip moisture which then needs to be replaced which can irritate. Work with your skin, not against it. My children use A'kin lavender shampoo or a tea tree one, can't remember the brand.
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 21:28
I find the more simple the better for my children's skin. They never use soap, just water to clean. I use virgin coconut oil to clean my baby's nappy area.
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 15:22
We spend loads of time at the pool during summer. Would that be an option for you? Children's City in Creek Park is good. Sharjah Wildlife Park is always on our summer list - it's indoors. Imagination Movers will be here at the end of June. The Underwater Zoo at Dubai Mall is also good.
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 16:30
My stock standard date night idea.....dinner at Trader Vics at The Madinat then dancing at Jambase. Top fun.
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 16:17
Yeh Powerpuffmum - I hope I do have the courage to break free. I tried last year but was going under in the uk both financially and also having the kids 365 days 24 hrs a day. [b'>My priority is the kids and I will do anything for them as most of us mums would[/b'>. Your children are lucky to have you, in your posts you've always come through as a great mum :)
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 16:14
Agree with PPM - there are some books you just have to have...even if you never get round to actually reading them... lol I'm confused, why would you have them if you had no intention of reading them? To gain knowledge from them via osmosis? Or because you think it will impress people? I'd feel like a right t*t if I had a bookshelf full of books that I'd never read and someone struck up a conversation about them.
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 15:20
I'm sorry you are facing this Feefmick, it doesn't sound like there is an easy resolution. Are you sure that the company won't support you staying here and your husband isn't just saying that to try to force your hand? It would be extremely inflexible of them if they expected you all to up sticks and move less than a year after coming here for what may only be a 6 month relocation, especially as you have school age children which they must be aware of. Why won't your husband turn down the move? Does he think it will be bad for his career or does he just fancy a move?
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 14:02
Look [url=https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports'>here[/url'> for the procedure. It's straight forward to do it from here, my newborn recently got his, it took less than two weeks.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 12:21
Time travellers wife LOVED this book.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 12:05
Congratulations! Just to add to what aish_dxb said, I didn't need a health card first, I just went to my nearest DHA clinic with passport, husbands passport and marriage certificate and they made my file. The doctor told me she doesn't take registrations until 16 weeks as the 5000 is non refundable, even in the event of miscarriage.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 11:47
Thank you malibumandy, I'll give them a call.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 11:40
'Game of Thrones' series - hours upon hours of top reading. 'The 100 year old man who climbed through the window and disappeared' - v.v. funny. Autobiographies or Ozzy Osbourne, Keith Richards and Steven Tyler - all fab. Not sure if any of them qualify for 'nice' though. Are you after something a bit more chick lit? Hmm, 'The Language of Flowers' maybe.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 11:34
I really like staying at the Palm Court at the Jebel Ali Beach Resort for a short break. It's very close to drive but really feels like you are getting away. Not sure if they have a kids club but we've always had a lot of fun there with our children. My friend went there and said it was horrible and dodgy and expensive and I felt bad for recommending it. What about Le Meridien al Aqah? Great kids club, lovely hotel. Did she stay in the big hotel rather than the Palm Court? I haven't stayed there but have heard it's not so great.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 11:18
I really like staying at the Palm Court at the Jebel Ali Beach Resort for a short break. It's very close to drive but really feels like you are getting away. Not sure if they have a kids club but we've always had a lot of fun there with our children.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 11:03
My mother is coming over in a few weeks to house sit for someone and look after their two dogs while they are away. She's a member of a house sitting website, think it's quite a common thing to do.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 10:56
I didn't believe in holding a passport until we had a maid abscond, with her passport. We'll never know but she may not have bolted if she hadn't had it. It's the one (small) safeguard you have against your maid leaving and possibly clearing you out in the process. Our maid is fantastic but I realise that she could set herself and her family up for life is she chose to clear us out while we were away. As much as I trust her and don't think she would, I'd rather minimise the risk. In the same way in any work place I wouldn't leave tens of thousands of dirhams lying around, why put temptation out there?
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 10:49
Thanks Encore, I'll take that as a good sign :)
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 10:48
To play devil's advocate: what if she had a death in the family while you were away. She'd be stuck in Dubai without access to her passport while you were on holiday. We leave our maid's passport in the safe at my husbands work (rather than our safe) while we are away. That way if she needs it it can be accessed and given to her.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 10:41
Ok that sounds like a good option. If she was to stay in our house while we were gone, as I need someone to look after my cats anyway, can we take her passport and lock it in husband's work safe?[b'> It's not against the law to hold her passport is it?[/b'> Thursday question! No idea if it's against the law but immigration advise you take the passport.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 10:19
I caught the tail end of a Pottery Barn ad on the radio this morning about something on this weekend. Does anyone know if there is a weekend sale on? Also, does anyone know if their towels are any good? They feel lovely in the shop but I don't want to spend thousands and be landed with three wash wonders!
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 10:13
75-100dhs. If it's a really good friend then we'll spend more. GMKSME [b'>- I've hosted Ski Dubai and home parties and the parties at home cost quite a bit more ;)[/b'> The venue of the party or how much I perceive it to cost has never has never influenced how much I would spend on a gift. Agree!
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 10:10
I generally spend 100 - 125 dirhams. More if it's a best friend. I tend to spend less a bit on presents for my three year old's parties because the type of presents I buy for that age tend to be cheaper - puzzles etc. I get most gifts from Sandypants.com but also buy lego and books - my older children are five and seven. I spend the same amount regardless of how much I think the parents are spending on the party. I don't think the gift their child gets should a reflection of how much they are able or wiling to spend on a party. Also, no difference in my spend if the child appears to have everything. I do tend to spend a bit more if siblings are invited - a token of being grateful that they are entertaining all my children for a couple of hours!
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 13:30
Sarahlou is right, it says on the website doors open at 6pm, show starts at 8pm.
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 19:27
Yes. Oopsiedaisy is right though, most people (that I know anyway) don't. It's at your discretion.
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 19:25
But why? Out of all of the toys in the world, why bring something that is messy and could attract bad attention? What if your LO leave a blob on the side in the toilet? Somebody might be suspicious. Because my children like it and it keeps them occupied. They are only allowed it on their tray table so it's not messy, they have to pack it away when finished playing and they certainly aren't allowed to take it to the loo!
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 19:23
You could try [url=http://www.sandypants.com/shop/By-Age/All-ages/Fatboy-Original-Beanbag/'>Sandypants[/url'>
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 17:40
No matter what we wear we will always be stared at by men in the Middle East! If you don't like it don't live here. Or wear a complete abaya with face cover! As for dressing in skimpy clothes. This I understand is not accepted in malls. I have yet to see a notice on the school doors about dressing correctly for school pick up. Wear what you like ladies but remember although its hot right now we still have to dress appropriately to co inside with Muslim law. It's not just in the Middle East that men stare at women..... Repton has notices up around the school about modest dress, not that it does much good in some cases!
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 14:47
I always take small tubs of play dough and have never had a problem.
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 14:19
Her relationship with her child is very different from your relationship with yours... In what way Anon? I've never had a maid with a child so have never been able to compare.
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 13:54
Yes, they do this to garner sympathy. And to ask for more money for medical bills, school fees etc.
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 13:50
Yes. Along with lying about being a widow, lying about having cancer, the list goes on...
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 09:33
I dont have fancy creams. I was my face with regular dove soap and slap on some ponds now and then when I remember..... and I still look better than majority of the people whom I went to school with! Lol![b'> Its actually the ones who buy all these designer creams and go for skin treatments who have the thinnest skins and look years older[/b'>. I think women who have naturally nice skin probably don't bother spending money on expensive products as they don't need to. Those that don't have naturally good skin are prepared to pay more to try to improve it. Although no matter how much they fork out they still can't get skin as nice as the ones who are lucky enough to have good skin genes.
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 18:09
Our family went to the Marriott in Deira for brunch on Friday and it was fab! I requested a table to be made up in the children's play area and it was perfect. The play area is in the central atrium so it was really light, bright and airy and because it's so big it didn't feel noisy or hectic at all. It was lovely to be able to sit and eat with my husband whilst our baby slept and we could watch our 3, 5 and 7 year old play without having to move. There are a couple of bouncy castles, drawing tables, a movie showing and they did biscuit decorating. The food was great too, they have three restaurants included in the buffet - Asian, German and international.
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 16:33
I don't think flexibility is a big ask at all, the majority of people I know (myself included) require flexibility so it can't be an unusual job requirement. Maybe you struck it unlucky with your recent maid. You just need to be very clear from the outset that it's your way or the highway - in a nice way of course :) Good luck!
 
 
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