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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 03:41
I've lived in the Ranches for over five years and love it. I find it both friendly and safe with a lovely community feel. The common area pools are great. It doesn't feel crowded or congested although if you need to leave from the back gate at peak times traffic does get bad. It depends where your husband works and where your children will go to school (if they are old enough) if you will need to use the back gate or the main entrance. It has excellent fast road links to much of Dubai so nothing feels far away. There is some construction going on at the moment next to Palmera and between Alma and Savannah so you might want to avoid renting a home bordering any of that. Unless you a right next to it it's not disruptive though. The shopping center is handy with a couple of nice cafes and a Geant amongst other shops. There is also a huge Spinneys next door in Motor City.
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 03:27
That's no good, hopefully he is getting ready for a last minute turn. Fingers crossed he turns soon. Last minute nerves have kicked in for me so I'm a bit anxious and just can't wait to meet him. I also can't wait to not feel so sick and sore all the time! Not long now.
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 17:59
So pleased for you that your baby is still hanging in there srdoucet! How are you feeling?
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 17:58
Thanks ladies for your responses, That makes sense! The reason we were starting bathtime at 7.30pm was so that my husband gets to spend a little time with her when he comes in from work. He doesnt get in until 6.30 or so so if we were to do bathtime at 6pm / 6.30pm, then he would never see her and vice versa... :( That's tough Mmmmm, my husband doesn't get to see our children in the evening either and I always feel bad that they miss out on that time with each other. On the plus side, it makes the weekends even more special. Or maybe you can tell him he can spend some time with her when she's up in the night ;)
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 14:51
more than that, decent meat tastes better..... personally, the 70 aed chickens actually taste of chicken Well by that reasoning the 120 dirham chickens I buy from the Organic Shop better taste like queen chickens!
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 14:38
or just know the animals you eat..... something to be said for slaughtering your own sheep :) Very true. If I ever move back to my home country I'd love to have enough space to keep a few animals. Would much prefer to know that the meat my family eats was well looked after.
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 14:35
Yes!
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 14:30
I[b'>sn't there a wider issue of what the food we eat actually contains? [/b'> I mean, the whole reason for the CJD outbreak was people not knowing what was in their food.... That is exactly the problem. Times like this make being vegan so worth all the hassle *tucks in to large crunchy salad for lunch*
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 14:14
Maybe get in contact with the Fairy Godmother Club? I think it was started by a poster on this forum. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fairy-Godmother-Club/171369332900368?fref=ts I agree with Feefmick, people would be more willing to help out than you might think in this situation.
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 10:01
No idea where is best for it but if I was having a no holds barred dreamy dessert fest I'd have baklava. Yum yum yum. I'd make my own and eat the lot. Good luck in the 1/2 marathon Ayzzy and enjoy your dessert afterwards!
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 07:23
Just saw this on facebook and thought of your thread Mmmmm. It made me laugh. http://www.pregnantchicken.com/pregnant-chicken-blog/2010/5/4/what-you-need-to-know-about-newborns.html
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 19:02
I'm so insanely jealous! I'll have a new baby or I'd be there with bells on. I've been to a few things at Yas Island and think fan pit is worth it if you want to get as close as you can to the stage. It can feel quite a way back otherwise. I went to Metallica when they played at Yas year before last and they were amazing. Fan pit would absolutely be worth it for them. There are bars with plenty of alcohol. Have fun!
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 18:02
Haven't seen it yet but I'm eyeing up Die Hard 5. Yippee kay yay.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 17:59
I like Carluccio's if I'm with children. Nice food, (generally) good service and a good view of the fountains. It's on the promenade so the children can get up close to the fountains if they wish.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 15:57
1st baby: Back in pre pregnancy jeans within a few weeks although didn't lose the last 2kgs until I stopped breastfeeding. 2nd baby: About 5 kgs overweight for a year. Gluttony and sloth were to blame. 3rd baby: Back to pre pregnancy weight in about 6 months. Worked really really hard to get there, I didn't want a repeat of post baby number 2! Tummy is definitely the hardest part for me too tonti.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 13:01
Thanks Ayzzy, hopefully at the new one it will be easier to get your trolley to your car! And maybe they will have people to pack, fingers crossed.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 12:57
Yes, Dubai Mall branch shutting. I think I read somewhere that a new one is opening this month, not sure exactly when. It's on SZR, not sure where though.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 12:55
Failing Daiso, try calling a Chinese restaurant that uses them, they might sell you some.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 12:51
I agree with the other ladies, a sling is the way to go. It won't be long before your baby is past this phase and wriggling to get down whenever you try to get a cuddle! I've used a Baby Bjorn for my children, I found it easy and once they are big enough they can face outwards and see the world. I've always figured all the carting around is good for the post baby weight loss too! When you are putting your baby down during the day are you putting her in her cot? My fist baby refused to ever sleep in a cot during the day and would wake up and scream without fail no matter how fast asleep she seems when I put her down. If I put her in her buggy or baby bjorn bouncer in the room I was in she'd stay sleeping no problems.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 07:35
Congratulations gilliannavarro! When I went I had my second baby my first child was two. I made her a book explaining where I was going and what I doing and where the new baby would sleep when we got home and that she was going to be a big sister and how much I loved her. We read it in the weeks leading up to the birth and my husband read it to her at home when I was in hospital. She's seven now and still looks at it! Another thing I've done is when my older children have come in to meet the new baby for the first time is I've had my baby lying in the cot so my arms are free to give them lots of reassuring cuddles. Once they've had cuddles from me baby comes out the cot for cuddles from them. I also bake a cake and blow up some balloons and we have a little turning zero party for the baby in the hospital room. Small presents from children to new baby and a small present from new baby to children.
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 14:51
currently using mollymaid and end up angry after each time she comes, last week I discovered she had actually made the bed with soaking wet sheets fresh from the washing machine - why on earth would anyone do that???? Whaaaaaaaat? O.o
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 09:10
The OPs maid can't insist on anything. She can of course choose to leave at the end of her contract if the terms of her job don't suit her. The OP needs someone who can be flexible with holidays due to childcare. If her current maid can't be flexible then it would be better to find someone who can.
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Latest post on 09 February 2013 - 18:16
Yes, you can insist that she takes her vacation when it suits you. Leave at employers discretion is part and parcel of being a maid, she will be well aware of this. It's not just maids either, I've had jobs where I've had to take my leave at a time to suit my boss.
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Latest post on 09 February 2013 - 16:15
My daughter went to a laser tag 6th birthday party last year and loved it. Not sure on cost though. http://www.dubaiautodrome.com/laserdome/
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Latest post on 09 February 2013 - 15:17
We stayed at the Chava Resort in Surin Beach last summer and I totally recommend it. Great location, great pool, great apartments and great value for money. We had a very relaxing holiday, not always easy to achieve with three little ones!
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 22:52
The point of date night is that it's meant to be a nice thing to do for you and your husband. Therefore, if you aren't ready or don't won't to do it, don't! If your family really feels like you and your husband need some special time together on Valentines then maybe they could all go out and give you an evening home together just you two and your baby?
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 19:15
If they have children then it's not as simple as cancelling his visa and getting rid of him. He could apply for custody and it could get very very messy. She needs to proceed carefully and (as you say) speak to a lawyer before doing anything.
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 19:00
No problem with it if you are discreet and cover up with a pashmina or other wrap. I was very hesitant about it but was assured by a few local ladies that it was fine to do. If you feel uncomfortable there are often feeding rooms in malls. Or you can breastfeed in ladies prayer rooms.
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 14:25
Why would anyone have a full head of colour AFTER highlights? I've always had a full head of colour done then highlights put in afterwards, otherwise the colour would just cover up all the highlights. The toner goes in after the highlights to 'soften' the look. So unless I'm missing something then the salon in question has either ripped you off by charging for a full head of colour instead of toner after highlights or they have in fact done a full head of colour which makes no sense. Either way, their mistake and you shouldn't pay. <em>edited by Daza on 08/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 11:50
If you do choose to split her leave you don't need to pay for flights home twice. Her entitlement is for one flight home per year, regardless of how her leave is split. You can't just kick her out on the street when she is on leave in Dubai though. This might sound obvious but I know of one couple who don't allow their maid to stay in their home when they are away, she has to make her own arrangements. <em>edited by Daza on 08/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 11:43
As far as I'm aware (from their previous show) everyone entering the venue needs a ticket, regardless of age.
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 11:41
My children are 2, 5 and 7 and I insist that they share their toys with two exceptions. 1) They don't have to share gifts on the first day they are given them 2) They each have a special soft toy that they have had from when they were babies that they don't have to share at any time unless they want to. My 2 year old knows that he is not allowed to play with his siblings special cuddly toys and he has to hand them straight back over if he picks them up without permission. I think they should be allowed one special thing that is just theirs. Obviously when it comes to toys my 2 year old wants to play with whatever the older kids are playing with, some days I feel like I say 'please share, or lose it' about 50 million times!
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 19:05
Nope, never been charged extra for toner! I had a full head of highlights, cut and blow dry last week. Very happy with it. Can't remember how much is was exactly, around 500 dirhams. Would have been cheaper if I'd gotten a package. Juan at JLT.
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 18:53
DCC, I'm really glad to see you went for your dream anyway and didn't settle for less. Despite all the (so-called) sound advice given to you by most posters. Way to go girl!! Agree! Enjoy it while you can DCC, I've just had to buy a people carrier to fit my expanding family in. I'm officially old and boring.
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 18:21
Actually, I think i prefer it to the other extreme of "all must have prizes....and it's the taking part that's important....and there is no winner/ competition is bad, because we mustn't upset those who haven't won..." culture. There you go....a TNT fodder... I agree SB, nothing wrong with a bit of competition. I also think there is nothing wrong with being proud of your children on FB if that's what you want to do. I find it a bit sad that people would be offended by people being proud of their children, sing their praises and watch them bloom. If anyone doesn't like it, don't read. I personally very very rarely gush about my children on FB (have a family blog for that!) but I find it quite sweet when people do.
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 18:11
Our main meal of the day is at 2:30pm. It's our family time and we chat, have a laugh etc. I eat much slower than DH but he always waits until I am finished before getting up. Evenings is just very light. Such as home made jerky, half an avocado and a boiled egg. TV is never on during meals unless it's at the weekend when we have our main meal at around 7pm in front of the telly on the sofa. How does that work WG? Do neither of you work or are you able to come home for lunch?
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 11:40
The construction leading up to the Golf Club isn't Alma 2, it's going to be Golf Villas which are very big independent villas and only a small number of them. I don't imagine they will impact on the clubhouse noise wise. Alma 2 is being built between Alma and Savannah on the land directly opposite Jess. It's between the road and the lake so unless the plans change, it won't have any frontage on to the golf course or clubhouse.
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 23:02
While your baby is so little could he cook dinner while you are giving the baby her bottle then sit down together after it? Or he could do baby's bottle while you cook? My children eat at 5pm - 5.30pm ish and I sit down with them then but don't eat. My husband normally gets home from work at 8pm - 8.30pm ish and we eat together then. When I say 'together' I mean sitting on the couch watching TV, terrible habit to be in but we are both normally shattered and just want to blob out. At weekends we eat together as family at 5.30pm ish. Way to early for me to feel like eating but I think family dinners are important when possible.
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 19:13
Hi sakn, congratulations on your pregnancy! I didn't have ivf but had an accident in early pregnancy which caused bleeding. I was on 2 cyclogest pessaries (400mg each) and 1 duphaston tablet daily plus weekly primulet injections.
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 17:51
Good work getting to 36 weeks srdoucet! Fingers crossed for you that bubs holds on a bit longer. If it puts your mind at ease at bit, all the symptoms you've listed are pretty common for the last month of pregnancy. It's exactly as I've always felt, it's SO uncomfortable and it's gotten worse with each pregnancy. The first wasn't actually too bad but on my fourth now and I constantly feel like I'm about to go in to labour any minute. The pressure and cramps are probably the worst, especially as they have me running to the bathroom constantly. Anyway, I hope it's just late pregnancy ills you are feeling (as awful as it is), not imminent labour! Have you had the lung maturing injection in case you deliver early? I've had some complications and have had two previous c-sections so will be delivering at 38 weeks, I'm booked to get the lung injection next week.
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 13:45
I'm sure it's a stage of life thing and at one time I would have loved it but one drive around Patong last summer was enough for me. I thought it was utterly vile, lots of fat, shaved headed older men walking around with their clammy arms around tiny *very* young looking Thai girls. Eurgh.
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 13:37
It creates a black market whereby people can't be sure if the ticket they are buying is real or fake. If people only buy from licensed sellers then they can be sure the ticket is genuine. However, when people are buying from private resale they may well be buying a fake. So, they hand over the cash (often a lot of money), get to the venue then get turned away when the ticket is exposed as fake. Apart from that, it's REALLY annoying if you sit refreshing a webpage desperately trying to get tickets as soon as they are released, don't strike it lucky then immediately see tickets popping up on other websites for double the price.
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 13:09
Well done JPS1, glad to hear you've got it sorted. I have to agree with Oopsiedaisy and Neat-Freak though, you MUST get your brave knickers on and learn how to speak to your maid about issues yourself. Your working relationship will be better and your home will run more smoothly. In any job it's important for employees to see their boss as capable and in charge, problem will invariably come up if they don't.
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 13:03
Now That's What I Call Music have compilations of hits. They've been going for years and there are squillions (well, about 100) of them so you can chose specific years that take your fancy or just go for the most recent. All the songs on them are popular hits.
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 13:00
We travelled with Air Berlin to Phuket last summer. Going there we had individual entertainment but coming back it was the old school one big screen up the front deal! Argh! We had assumed it would be the same coming back so hadn't loaded up with toys or charged the ipods to entertain our children (they are too small to see the big screen). Disaster was looming when a lovely lovely man lent us his portable charger. Anyway, just warning you to be prepared, not all flights have individual entertainment!
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 12:55
I don't understand why people are so reticent in speaking up when it comes to child safety on the roads. To use another example, if a child of someone you knew was regularly standing on furniture on a balcony, unsupervised, would people really say nothing? And if you did say something and was brushed off with a 'oh but he/she cries if I don't let them them' would people really do nothing further? I suspect if that scenario was posted on here posters would be far more likely to suggest calling Al Ameen or the police. Yet when it comes to car safety, there seems to be a none of your business attitude. The majority of car manufacturers still recommend that babies in capsules/children travel in the back seat regardless of whether the airbag is off. Yes, in some modern cars travelling in the front seat is deemed safe but this needs to be checked on a year/model basis. In the UAE this is a moot point regardless as it is illegal for children under 10 to travel in the front seat. There is often talk on here of respecting the laws of the country we live in etc, why the different attitude when it comes to this specific law?
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 20:09
It's all a bit hazy ('scuse the pun) but I think my vision went a bit blurry again after the contact was taken off. Full vision was definitely a slow process, it wasn't so bad for me because my other eye by that stage was perfect.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 20:05
Sorry to hijack but is there anyone here who is contemplating having a fourth child? Is that a crazy thing to do? I cannot make up my mind. Does anyone reading have 4 children? My fourth is due in a couple of weeks. I've always wanted four so I can't wait. Ask me in a month or two if it's crazy!
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 20:01
I've had both (one in each eye). With Lasik I woke up the next morning and it was crystal clear. With Lasek it took at least a week. Has there been any improvement at all kates01?
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 19:57
isn't that what it was before lol? According to DH anyways - not that he's right all the time (that's my job :D) I know people who have gotten 95% mortgages so it looks like your DH might be wrong! It's being discussed that the threshold for off plan properties will be a lower percentage, it's meant to stop people flicking properties.
 
 
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