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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 19:52
There was an unwritten rule about no long hair after 40, it's still adhered to by those that wouldn't dream of wearing pastels in autumn. No way my hair is getting the chop at 40, my old hairdresser used to tell me I have a mermaid complex :D
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 18:46
Too funny October and Egg!
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 18:43
DH just said he's heard they've back-pedalled on this 50% mortgage thing Yep, now the talk is 75% mortgages for expats and 80% for locals. Which seems much more reasonable.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 15:00
I can't help with hotels in Patong sorry but if they feel like checking out the nightlife elsewhere for one night I can highly recommend Catch Beach Club at Surin Beach. They do an amazing buffet on certain nights and have great dj's. It's got a really chilled cool beach vibe during the day but at night it's meant to be fabulous. I was always back at the hotel with the children by then but judging by the empty bottles of champagne strewn everywhere when I went for my early morning massages on the beach, things certainly got lively!
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 14:26
when DS turned 6 months DH and i started taking turns over weekends - Fridays he would lie in, Saturdays are mine! We do the alternate day weekend lie in too. Oh how I love Saturdays which is my day!
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 14:23
But isn't the fact that you fear the altrnative also a reason to try? I think the comment on this board that you MAY regret not having children but you DEFINITELY won't regret having them says it all really. Why live a life of regret? Once children are part of your life, the maternal instict kicks in. I've known two people that have had children because they felt they 'should' but have regretted it :(
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 14:18
I'm a big fan of Juan at JLT.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 14:16
Daza: I'm also delivering at American. Who is your Dr? Mine is Dr. Raj. Dr Tazyeen, she has her own clinic so isn't a staff doctor there. I've only ever been to her so no experience with the staff doctors at American. The last time I delivered at American (3 years ago) the food was terrible! I spent yesterday getting the freezer stocked with meals for my husband to bring in to me in case things haven't improved.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 10:38
I haven't been but friends say great things about The Ivy. Or the Beach Bar and Grill at the One and Only Royal Mirage.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 10:35
I'm all about the science so I remind myself (over and over) that this is how their brains are wired at the moment and they can't help it. I regularly read articles reminding me of such. If I can't keep calm I leave the room for a few minutes. Plaster a smile on and say 'Who wants to listen to Justin Bieber or 1 Direction for 8th million time? Suggest timed laps of the kitchen/living room circuit of the lawn. Or a race. My kids love it and it calms them down. Sometimes all else fails and I scream then feel awful and look longingly at a bottle of tequila.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 10:29
Is she a child at your school? Could you inform the school is so? If you have told her I don't think there is really much else you can say. I'd be inclined to tell her that if she crashes her daughter won't be getting upset and crying anymore because she'll probably be dead....
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 10:27
She shouldn't have been leaning on the car and hopefully it will be a lesson for her but the driver (a grown man) should not have touched her. Gave her a good telling off/shouted yes, laid a finger on her, no. I'd be furious if a grown man laid hands my teenage daughter. I'd be furious with her too for not respecting someone else's property but a grown man should know better than to touch her.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 10:22
I've been on the VIP terrace the last couple of years. Not sure if all the chalets are the same but there was a buffet which was nice. Seats to sit down. Quick easy access the bathrooms. Quite a long way back but elevated so a good view. VIP valet parking, easier and closer. I haven't been general admission so can't compare. If I like who is on I normally head in to the main crowd for some of the time for atmosphere.
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 16:15
It's the BRAT diet, Bananas, Rice, Apple sauce, Toast. After a few days of a tummy upset babies can become lactose intolerant so make sure you aren't giving him any dairy foods (milk, cheese, yoghurt etc) and continue with the soya formula while it lasts. How long has it being going on for? At eight months if it has being happening for a few days I'd take a stool sample to his doctor for testing just in case he's picked up a parasite.
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 15:43
A few posters have equated not wanting children with being selfish or having children as being willing to put others first or being selfless but I totally don't see it like that at all. Isn't wanting to replicate your genes the ultimate form of narcissism? Yes, you put your children first but on a biological level it's to ensure continuation of the species, no different than any other animal. I'm not trying to take away from the warm fuzziness and all encompassing love of parenthood but I don't think it's fair to think someone who doesn't want children is selfish. I certainly don't see my childless friends as selfish at all. Anyway, I'm about to have my fourth baby so by my reasoning I'm a narcissist in a pretty big way :D
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 13:41
The thing that really makes me upset and worried is that even with a good and healthy snack, he comes back home and keeps asking for sweets although we are about to have tea with food he really likes! Now he is playing smart trying to climb to access the sweeties jar and take scissors to open them. I tell him there will be consequences if he does not listen to me. Try not to get too worried or upset about this oreo. Some children just have more of a sweet tooth than others. My two oldest children are 5 and 7 and my 7 year old rarely whines for treats or tries to sneak sweets yet my 5 year is always at it. I don't think it means that he is 'bad' they just have very different personalities. I know it's natural to do so but try not to compare your 5 year olds behaviour to your oldest child. You need to try to deal with his behaviour in a totally different way than you would with his elder brother. I know how difficult it is, like you, I find my 5 year old much more of a challenge than my 7 year old but I try really hard (and sometimes fail) to not make his behaviour appear worse by comparing it my 7 year old. I've recently read 'Raising Boys' by Steve Biddulph and found a few really good pointers in there.
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 13:15
Absolutely one's handbag and purse must match. Also don't forget no long hair after 40 and no white shoes after Labour Day. *I appear to have woken up in the 1950s*
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 12:50
Pottery Barn Kids.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 17:09
We must be the same age. Dr Dre's The Chronic was one of mine!!! Top album! Haven't listened to it for ages, time for a listen I think.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 17:02
NWA hahahaha imagine if the LO starts his first words singing "straight outta compton" or worse the one about the Police lol Ah yes, my six year old read the ipod display one day and asked what '**** tha police' meant. I've kept the display off since then. One of my fav album though, love love love it.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 16:52
My DS also hates being in the car and so did my DD until she was 8 months-old. You just have to learn to tune out the screaming. Yep, put on some happy music and sing your heart out. Or some NWA and rap away your frustration!
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 16:49
I know what you mean .. there was once this woman who had huuuge pointy nails and she was picking up the meat with her fingernails .. disgusting ... I actually gagged during that episode. The way she was using them to clean around the top of the dessert dishes....I feel sick just thinking about it.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 16:42
I so could not. Some people are absolutely minging, imagine watching it and seeing your host licking spoons and putting them back in the food, or a cat on the bench while they cook etc. Yuck yuck yuck.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 16:41
There was a thread on this recently: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic198086-is-it-allowed-to-have-small-baby-on-front-seat-in-dubai.aspx?Page=1 Have you tried putting a mirror facing him so he can see a bit more than the seat back? Or some carseat toys to play with? Any music he likes?
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 15:49
This might sound dumb but if you celebrate it, how do you see your Christmases? I always imagined Christmas surrounded by my children, with stockings hung and treats out for Santa. I love that this is now my reality for Christmas. However I have friends who don't want children that love their grown up Christmases or are happy to spend it with family and find the company of their nieces and nephews enough.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 15:07
I'd say that if it's on the cards then get medical insurance to cover all bases. It's possibly not the best analogy but I don't plan on getting seriously ill but I have medical insurance to cover me in case I do. What would you like your life to be like 10 years down the track Crispaholic? Where do you see yourself?
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 14:51
I know quite a few couples who have been at the stage and they have all dealt with it by stopping contraception but not (initially at least) actually trying to get pregnant. They have all either gotten pregnant within a few months or not gotten pregnant but decided it's what they would like so have started actually trying. Does that make sense? The couples I know that don't want children have always been very sure of that so no decision to be made. Would a pros and cons list help?
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 14:16
Glad to hear things are are back on track Big blue!
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 14:05
I would also rather a maid drew my attention to out of date (or imminently out of date) items in the cupboards (fridge is a bit different) rather than throwing them, as so many things are 'best before', not 'poisonous after' and if you eat them a couple of days after their 1 year or so lifespan will still be fine. edited by sandfly on 03/02/2013 Funny you bring that up, I keep 'best before' items for ages past their date and our maid regularly points out things that have gone past their date and always looks vaguely horrified when I say to leave it, it will be fine.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 13:52
Do you pay for her accommodation or is that her responsibility? If not, as the other posters have said, you aren't giving a generous package. Our maid is live in but I much prefer to do an all inclusive package rather than allowances for this and that. She gets her salary every month and she pays for all her food etc out of that. If you aren't paying for anything else I'd increase her salary by 500 a month all in.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 13:41
H&M has a big selection of tights, not sure on denier sorry.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 13:39
If a mortgage contract between us and our bank isn't worth the paper it's written on then I highly doubt that any private contract between you and your maid would ever make it to court. In fact, the contract you sign with the Philippino Consulate (if the maid is Filapina) isn't even legally binding. Ignoring any legalities though, you can't go past Alex Shoes for a great duties list... Everyday: Wash clothes Ironing Clean kitchen Clean bathrooms Make beds Tidy bedrooms Every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday: Clean furniture Clean glass tables Vacuum floors Wash floors Clean cooker top Dust off room Sunday: Change sheets on beds, wash and iron them. Change towels, wash and iron them. Wash and iron table cloth / Wash table mats. Water indoor plants. Cover outside furniture. Vacumm carpets. Monday: Clean and tidy out fridge, throw anything out of date. Wash and disinfect kitchen bin. Clean cooker properly / hobb. Clean large appliances. Clean inside of microwave and oven. Tuesday: Clean inside of windows and ledges below. Dust off study / book shelves. Wednesday: Clean and polish Alex’s shoes. Water indoor plants. Thursday: Uncover, clean and arrange outdoor furniture. Clean outdoor areas and doors (entrance, patio, balconies). Once a month: Clean silver Check all wardrobes and drawers are clean and tidy. Clean top of pictures, doors, fridge, mirrors… Go through kitchen cupboards and clean interior and exterior, make sure you throw away anything out of date. Wash shower curtains in washing machine. Clean walls with sponge and water. Living Areas & Bedrooms: - All carpeting vacuumed - Vacuum, mop and dry hard floor surfaces - Stairs, mop and dry hard floor surfaces - Tidy room appearance - Dust furniture and knickknacks (damp cloth) - Make beds - General dusting Bathrooms House Cleaning: - Tile walls and bathtubs cleaned and disinfected - Shower and shower curtains cleaned and disinfected - Mirrors cleaned and shined - Sink and counters cleaned and disinfected - Floors washed and disinfected - Carpeting vacuumed - Clean and disinfect toilet - Wipe down outside cabinets, drawers and cabinet faces - General dusting Kitchen House Cleaning: - Scrub sink - Clean small countertop appliances - Clean refrigerator exterior - Outside of range hood cleaned - Top and front of range cleaned - Drip pans cleaned - Sinks cleaned and disinfected, chrome shined - Countertops cleaned and disinfected - Clean outside cabinets and cabinet faces and doors - Clean exterior of large appliances - Wipe down inside and outside of microwave - Clean table and chairs - Floors cleaned and mopped - Trash emptied - General dusting
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 19:56
I've had all my big scans at Fetal Medicine and found them great: http://www.my-baby.net/
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 17:20
if i remember rightly, wasn't it BS/Freckles involved in that gate? (not c-n-gate simples!). It revolved around crackers! I think it might have been. I recall something about a retort of 'the Tarquin only eats soya beans brigade'.
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 16:26
All the best to you too srdoucet. Fingers crossed for you your waters don't break on the school run, eeeek! I've got the baby clothes washed and should probably get my bag packed. Booked to deliver at American hospital.
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 16:22
*fondly remembering ritz-cracker-gate, marmite-gate, mini-cheddar-gate* *Snort* You've really got to be careful with salt content TB!
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 16:15
Mine are having birthday party left overs, no work for me, woooooo! Tomato penne, vegetable sticks, an apple and cake.
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 14:37
Are you still holding in there srdoucet? I'm in the same boat at you, it feels like my baby is going to fall out! Not long to go now whatever happen. I'm sitting here thinking I'd better get the change table out and stocked with newborn nappies again. Yay!
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 14:33
Everyone's hair falls here. I was using bottled water only. There are several products developed specially for this problem here in the gulf. Boots .pharmacy stock them I'm really lucky, it hasn't happened to me. Not sure why, I've always taken a skin, hair and nails supplement to maybe that helps. My hair was very dull and dry so I got a shower filter which works wonders. I was at the hairdressers the other day and the lady washing my hair asked if I was new to Dubai. When I said I wasn't and asked why she said because my hair was so thick and normally women have thin hair after they have been here a while!
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 16:32
Milk strike! I've had it happen with my children, it's never lasted long. Just keep offering it, she'll take it when she's ready. If you think it might be because the milk is coming out too slowly then try a faster flow teat.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 15:36
It's great that you have taken some action on this Gorobattie. It's easy to come on here and moan about things but do nothing so I think you are to be commended for actually doing something about what you saw. It's good to think that there are people out there looking out for other people's children when they are on school trips. It makes me feel better about mine going on trips :)
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 16:56
I don't think teachers should allow strangers to take pupils photos on a field trip. No, no and no again. I'm not that bothered by people taking photos of my children when they are with me but if they ever shy away or feel uncomfortable then I tell the snapper to stop immediately. I'd be absolutely livid if if a teacher ignored my child's discomfort at having their photo taken. And then to encourage it by saying it will make him famous? Like who, Paris Hilton? Great role modelling. Anyone's children been on a trip to the aquarium recently? About what age were the children Goro?
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 16:44
At aged 2 I wouldn't swap breast for bottle. There is no need for a bottle at that age and you'll just have to wean him off the bottle at some stage if you do. My last baby was younger, 15 months when I stopped breastfeeding and like Lilli34 said, it's not pretty but it only took a week. Although it was an awful week of both of us sobbing at bedtime! If my husband was home from work he did the final lights out which helped.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 14:49
Good point suze63. My nephew was sick a lot and ended up being diagnosed with an inner ear infection. It took a ENT to spot it. He's a different child now it's fixed.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 14:16
So they say, but funny, the community center and school always come last ... Yep. Like the planned Village Green and new restaurants next to Alma becoming 'Alma 2' instead.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 14:13
Oh that's tough nikkid. My children had a horror run of illness about 18 months ago and it was awful. Once their immune system is compromised it's much easier for other nasties to get a hold and the whole cycle starts again. If you frequent a community pool I'd suggest staying away from there for a while, they can pick up a lot from there. You need to help build her immune system up again, google foods that are good for helping with this. She'll need probiotics to help build up the good bacteria in her gut after all the antibiotics. As long as she has no stomach upsets give her actimel or something similar. if there are tummy problem go to the Organic Shop, they have soya options or supplements there. I'm a big believer in the power of good food and get a weekly delivery of freshly picked organic vegetables. Because they are so fresh their nutrient levels are at a peak so they do the most good. My children's Dr told me that children here get on average 50% more infections here than in the UK. The upside is that once they are through it their immune systems are great.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 14:02
Caps are justified! You know Emaar, if there is space, stick a house or 200 on it. On the plus side, once it's all over (if you can hold on that long) there will be a new community center and school.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 13:39
I consider my husband a great parent and one of my children fell off the bed under his care, we were worried sick but his pediatrician was very reassuring and he was fine. All it takes is a seconds inattention, it certainly doesn't make you a bad parent so please don't be too hard on yourself OP.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 13:34
Casa at Arabian Ranches. It will be going on for a while :( http://emaar.com/index.aspx?page=emaaruae-arabianranches-casa
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 13:19
Paperchase has packs of A4 size multi coloured card. Can't remember how much sorry, it wasn't much though, maybe 35dhs for a good sized pack?
 
 
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