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Latest post on 06 April 2013 - 14:58
I wonder at which age does it become inappropriate to take boys to ladies only things like swimming or popping into a salon for quick threading ( the ones that don't say; no children ) [b'>My three year old gets funny looks in ladies loos now[/b'> but I know for example ; wild wadi permits boys 8 and under in ladies sessions . Seriously? My oldest boy is five and we've yet to get a funny look a the ladies loos.
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Latest post on 06 April 2013 - 14:47
I bought some a few weeks ago in the Organic shop in the Greens. Can I ask what you ladies do with it! I was sure I was going to love it, but it's actually not very nice. Was hoping my LO would like it on toast but she won't eat it either! *Whispers* I eat it straight from the jar....which is why I very rarely buy it.
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 15:29
I really like Jotun paints, huge range, lots of stores: http://me.jotun.com/stores
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 15:27
Very still at AR, eerily so. The calm before the storm?
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 13:47
Your baby creates the issues that he/she will interfere with that - you didn't say you were working so assume you are at home? [b'>Use the maid for the stuff you don't want to do to allow you the time to spend with your baby![/b'> Good luck! This is what I love most about having a maid. Our maid is away at the moment and I have much less time to just concentrate on my children.
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 13:41
I wouldn't blindly trust any doctor. A doctor I saw advised me not to take flagyl if there was any chance I was pregnant. Although I wasn't trying to conceive at the time I waited until I had my period. The active ingredient in flagyl crosses the placenta and effects are unknown.
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Latest post on 04 April 2013 - 18:02
It sounds like somone had a full tumbler I can only dream!
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Latest post on 04 April 2013 - 17:50
Sod's law? I'd try to put it more wittily but I'm about as eloquent as the cast of Towie after brunch at Yalumba.
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Latest post on 04 April 2013 - 17:46
Is it just me or or do there seem to be more sandstorms at the weekend?
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Latest post on 04 April 2013 - 17:40
Magnifique TB! ETA: Ah gutted, it's gone. I enjoyed your prose while it lasted. <em>edited by Daza on 04/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 04 April 2013 - 13:37
I've always bought paint direct from a Jotun store, it's cheaper than at Ace. There are loads of stores: http://me.jotun.com/stores
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Latest post on 04 April 2013 - 13:31
10 months. I love it when they drop naps, it gives far more flexibility to the day.
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Latest post on 03 April 2013 - 17:13
If there was a miracle solution for teething it would have made someone a gazillionaire! There are various things you can do to help, what is best is different for each child so it's just trial and error really. Nothing will work completely though, it's just one of those things that isn't nice but you have to get through and remember it doesn't last for ever. I think what has helped the most for all of my children has been rubbing their sore little gums with my finger. Weleda teething powder helped one of them but not the next one, not sure if you can get it here though. None of them liked sucking/chewing on frozen fruit although a few friends say it helped. Plenty of cuddles also helps, good luck.
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Latest post on 03 April 2013 - 15:41
Hi imolinar Why do you think most people would advise against travelling? Holidays with young children can be a challenge but can be just as enjoyable as without children, you might just need to change your mindset about what you expect from your holiday. For instance, don't expect to do any relaxing so any time you do get to relax is a bonus. We had a fantastic holiday in the Seychelles a few years ago with an 18 month old a 3 year old. We spent the entire time building sandcastles, swimming in the sea and exploring the beach. We also had a great holiday last summer to Phuket with our children who were 2, 4 and 6. Again, lots of time exploring the beach, swimming in the pool and going for a few nice walks. Strange places can be overwhelming for them so take a favourite soft toy or blanket and some books. Some people do it differently but I find if we take it at the right pace for the children then they are happy so we are happy.
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Latest post on 03 April 2013 - 10:32
Getting distracted is so much worse when they are breastfed! They are happily feeding away then suddenly, yikes, they pull off with no warning giving whoever you are talking to an eyeful. Mmmmmm, you also might find that your baby starts taking exception to you speaking to someone else when they are feeding. Shortly after they started getting distracted mine also started to stop feeding and fixing me with a beady little cross eye if I had a conversation over their head.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 14:16
Ikea has big inexpensive rugs you could just roll up when not in use.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 13:59
There is a list on here somewhere but i cannot remember the title for you to search for it Some other posters may know Here it is! [url=http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic199758-where-is-that-wonderful-maid-responsibilty-list-gone.aspx'>Alex's shoes[/url'>
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 13:53
I have a maid. She does all the household cleaning, washing and ironing plus occasional evening babysitting. No cooking. She works 6 days a week 7.30am - approx 7pm with a two hour break - she has a late start on Saturday. One month vacation a year with return flights or money in lieu. All private sector holidays off as well as Christmas. 2500 dirhams per month plus one month salary bonus at the end of each year. She has been with us over four years, her starting salary was 1600. If I needed a nanny I'd get someone qualified and pay a lot more.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 13:31
Thanks starsouthern, will call them now. Cherry ripe and janatks, I'll send you both an email with details :)
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 13:12
Thanks HereComesTheSun, will give them a call.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 13:11
Same at The Ranches shopping center! Although I'm using my new car now which never gets numbers and I can't be bothered transferring all four car seats back in my old car to take it out....I might have to get my husband to drive it to the shopping center tonight and park it up if no one on here has any numbers.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 12:55
[url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4867918/jodie-marsh-reveals-her-fake-tan-is-made-by-ronseal.html'>This[/url'> has to be The Sun's April Fools story?
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 12:53
Looks like it is true. Hmmmm......source?
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 12:52
Not when you've got real news to contend with - N Korea threatening to start a nuclear war, for example. Just have to hope they are all mouth and no trousers.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 12:49
His accent didn't bother me. The spectacularly exploding brain shots sometimes had me diving for cover though. <em>edited by Daza on 01/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 11:56
I've always done bath, reading in my bed, then put them to bed. Either before or during their good night feed depending on when they expect to feed. Currently I'm feeding my baby while reading stories to all of them. ETA, reading isn't limited to the end of the day, they love stories all day and always before a nap. <em>edited by Daza on 01/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 11:44
An absolute favourite with all of mine has been Peepo. Here's a little baby one, two, three..... They are never too young to start on Dr Suess either. I've just bought 'Oh the Places You'll Go' for my nephew for his 1st birthday.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 11:40
I've got series 1 and 2 that you could copy on to a memory stick if that help?
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 11:25
Woohooooo! But The Walking Dead has finished :(
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 11:22
We were informed that schools will have longer breaks during the year but will finish 2 nd week of July in the next academic year BTW this is not an April fool joke I hope this happens, the summer break is waaaaaay too long.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 11:20
She'll get fined per day, not sure how much. Just in case she is Filapina and you aren't aware, Qatar currently has a ban on Filapina domestics.
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 21:12
Daza, nice to find someone else from Nelson on here! What an insult to beautiful Nelson! It's an amazing and very up to date place!! Exactly Thaiger! I love Nelson, glad to hear of another Nelsonian living here.
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 21:09
I've got it too srdoucet! It's all on my left side for me which is the side I most often use to carry my baby. I've got pins and needles and pain in my shoulder and numbness, tingling and stiffness in my hand, especially my thumb. I remember having it after my third baby as well, it went away when I wasn't spending quite so much time breastfeeding and carrying him around.
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 15:39
This will probably only make sense to Kiwis but I'm from Nelson and when I went to Uni in 1995 someone from Auckland asked me if we had ATMs and Eftpos there.
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 15:13
Yikes! Might start looking at other holiday alternatives this summer....
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 15:11
I agree with TDB, if you are planning on being here for a while and can afford it, buying makes the most sense. Rental companies aren't doing it for charity, they rent them out at a premium in order to make money.
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 15:10
Why?
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 16:28
Lots of playing outside and big walks with them in the buggy when it's cool enough. My children have all loved dancing (great exercise for me too), being read to and doing puzzles.
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 16:25
I take my children once they've had their 6-8 week jabs although I avoid putting their faces in for a few months. Never had any issues.
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 16:15
And it's SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!! Woohoo! Happy Easter to you too.
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 14:50
If you did fancy staying in town, the Dubai Marina Street Festival is on this weekend, at the Dubai Marina Mall. After bashing them earlier in the week because of the late night noise, [b'>I'm feeling all concillatory on a Thursday afternoon[/b'>. They do seem to have some impressive acts. All the details are on their facebook page. FFx Good for you, nothing like a Thursday afternoon to make the world a cheerier place!
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 13:20
Have a look at [url=http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic200970-looking-for-a-live-in-trust-worthy-housmaidnanny-for-immediate-start.aspx'>this[/url'> thread. The top post gives agency details for short term contracts. It says a minimum of one month, not sure if that would be negotiable.
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 10:45
What a pain SD. I suspect a lot of places, if you called 10 times you'd get 10 different replies. Having a standard policy would make things far too easy for everyone wouldn't it?
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 10:42
I was a bit suspicious when I first saw one too, I thought it might be a misprint.
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 10:37
Yes! Sent a text to one the other day. Got a reply so they must work ;)
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 10:36
Even it's good brand without formaldehyde !!? Yes, even then. There had been no studies done on pregnant women so the effects are not known. Would you really want to risk it?
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 10:09
It's not recommended when either pregnant or breastfeeding. I know it's hard having to give up some things when pregnant but frizzy hair is probably easier to deal with than pregnancy complications.
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 09:49
Original UGG in Dubai Mall at the new shoes level. Why do yuo want to buy them ? [b'>They are already out of fashion in Europe[/b'>.... So? Dubai is full of clones as it is, if everyone stuck to wearing strictly what is in fashion, it would be even worse.
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 09:39
Same here, can't stand bras when I'm pregnant or breastfeeding. Like kiwispiers I wore vest tops with built in support. There are loads of different ones and Marks and Spencers. Many styles have the added bonus of extra thickness or padding in the bust area so you can sometimes get away with not wearing breast pads. They are supportive enough for me but I've got small boobs, not sure if they would be enough if bigger up top.
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Latest post on 27 March 2013 - 18:50
For people on visit visas, RTA say they can drive private vehicles if they have an International Driving License. Our insurance company (RSA) say that if RTA say they can drive, then they are covered under our policy(over 25years). When we asked the RTA about driving a private vehicle on an international license they said no! Rental vehicle fine, private not. Clear as mud as usual.
 
 
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