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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 09:05
I've had all my big scans here done at the Fetal Medicine Centre and have always been very happy with them. You get a very detailed report. I can't remember the cost for the 20 week, maybe somewhere in the region of 1000 AED? The 12 week was 1500 AED but I have a feeling the 20 week was a bit less. http://www.my-baby.net/
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 09:01
Done a test this morning and negative :( It's 4 days before my period is due, has anyone had a negative then but a positive a few days later? Yes! My last three pregnancies I tested early. One, I got a positive the day before I was due, it was my first test. The one before last and the latest one I got a positive the day I was due - I started testing three days early. You can't get a definitive no until the day you are due.
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 08:51
We stayed here a few months ago, it was great: http://www.thechavaresort.com/ No kids club though. I'm totally clueless about kids club but would you be able to leave your 4 month old at one anyway? I thought most of them had a minimum age, could be totally wrong though!
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 18:58
I've been taking prenatal vitamins everyday. May look into folic acid too! x Prenatal vitamins should contain folic acid so no need to take more. I take Pregnacare which has 200% of your RDA of folic acid.
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 18:56
Congrats to all, looks like the maternity wards might not be so quiet after all!
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 18:54
Jebel Ali Beach Resort is great with young children. Feels like a proper break away yet so close by. We always stay in the Palm Tree Court part of it, it's nicer than the main hotel. http://www.jaresortshotels.com/Hotels/Home.aspx
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 11:44
This might help: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090313083047AAVFBsW
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 20:34
Yay! She's been looking even more glowing and gorgeous in her most recent pics - wish I looked that good with severe morning sickness!
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 20:31
I am! Although it's an early March due date so will deliver by planned c-section in Feb. I'm hoping the lack of March sticky on the board means it will be slow for babies at that time so less busy in the hospital. Not very likely!
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 20:27
I used a hammock kinda sling one in the big bath tub, it was great. Although by the time baby number three rolled around quick and easy was the name of the game so when he was tiny he got washed in the bidet lying on a large flannel....obv the bidet has never been used for it's intended purpose!
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 20:22
Congratulations! How exciting. Pre Christmas detox before the gluttony of the festive season? When pregnant with my first I often used being hungover as an excuse. Got me out of drinking and explained my slightly green pallor. Mind you, it only worked as I was normally out a lot so it was believable! When I couldn't pull that off I would pretend to have a few drinks. Easy to do as I'm a vodka drinker so just got the soda minus the vodka and no-one was any the wiser.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 18:14
Here is two recipes from Nigella's page: http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/ham-in-coca-cola-171 http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/ginger-glazed-ham I've done the coke one before, I don't eat meat so can't tell you what it tasted like but my husband liked it!
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 17:45
I haven't checked yet but Spinneys had them last year, no need to order. From memory they got them in a bit closer to Christmas last time.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 16:32
Oh dear, now I feel really bad. You're all talking about taking sick animals to the vet. I actually wanted to take the dog to the Irish Village for sunday lunch (last time I was there there were a couple of people with dogs and thought it would be nice)! Lots of dogs there yesterday too! Lovely atmosphere with pooches and ducks wandering about. Also lots of post rugby hungover men eating large fried breakfasts.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 15:59
Taxis shouldn't be so bad by 5am I wouldn't think. I know I'll be long tucked up in bed by then! If you are staying at a big hotel you should be fine.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 15:43
Business as usual here over the Christmas periods, shops, restaurants etc will all be open. New Years Day is a holiday but you are leaving early then anyway. I normally avoid going out NYE, traffic is dire and taxis hard to come by.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 15:12
I love the Madinat for a girly night. Trader Vics for dinner then Jambase for dancing. Not sure which nights they have a live band though. Great atmosphere at both and not cheap but not expensive either so I'd call them affordable. Friday morning all the malls open at 10am as usual, all the cafes etc that I go to are open too. Barasti is doing breakfast at the moment, affordable spot for breakfast by the beach. Or take a breakfast picnic to one of the beaches.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 14:05
I did baby signing with my first baby in London and it was great! Just a few key signs helped with that pre talking frustration. Would definitely recommend.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 14:01
Yes I know, research is always showing this and that and everything else is dangerous but if anyone is interested.... http://www.7daysindubai.com/Link-aluminium-foil-Alzheimer-s/story-16079164-detail/story.html
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 13:12
Also, my children love spending time with mummy and daddy together on holiday. There were a few families where we were staying that had brought their nanny along. Like us they spent most days around the pool but with parents sunbathing, nanny playing with children. Each to their own but I'd rather my children remembered childhood holidays as lovely time spent with us rather than with our maid who will be long gone by that time. They are only little once, I'm sure it won't be long before they spend holidays trying to avoid us!
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 12:54
I'd never ever ever take our maid on holiday with us. Even if there was a spare bedroom (which it sounds like you won't have, where will she sleep??) I'd in no way consider it. Holidays are for family time, I don't want an employee (no matter how valued she is) hanging around. We can go out whenever we want in the evening in Dubai, I feel no need to also do it on holiday. Some things you might have to put on hold (like elephant trekking) until the children are a bit bigger but it's a tiny sacrifice in the wider scheme of the sacrifices you make when you have children. Anyway, I love when on holiday getting the children to bed then staying up with my husband playing cards and talking. You asked how people manage. We spent 8 days in Phuket this summer. I'm pregnant and we have children of 2, 4 and 6. We stayed in a 2 bed apartment, no kids club. It was fabulous, lots of playing in and by the pool, walks on the beach, splashing in the water and enjoying spending time together. We hired a car for a couple of days for a look around - good until the children got car sick! Went for a walk to a waterfall, a gibbon sanctuary and an elephant ride around a lake. I would have hated to have our maid tagging along.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 12:41
The shop is called Lily Duds. https://www.facebook.com/lily.duds
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 08:15
I've bought some from Daiso in MCC before. They had a variety of colours.
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 19:10
The advice for light skin tones is totally different. If my lily white husband spent two hours in the morning sun he'd be as red as a lobster. My skin is darker than his but I'd still fry in the warmer months. You're right, you should consult with a doctor on this and get a second opinion. I don't think a lot of doctors here are very clued up about sun exposure. I had one doctor tell me it wouldn't be possible for me to get enough vit d naturally as "you ladies don't spend enough time outdoors". Hmm.
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 18:40
Best way for natural vitamin D is the sun. [b'>From sunrise uptill 11 am is great for vitamin D and safe with not harmful affects to the body. After that it is dangerous[/b'>. Do you have any medical proof of this ecochic? Sunburn is sunburn and harmful to your skin no matter what time of day you get it. To the OP, from a previous thread on here medical advice seems to vary depending on your skin colour. Darker skin tones need more exposure to get the same amount of vit D. I can only comment on white skin (which I have), the advice given to me was 20 minutes a day in shorts and a t-shirt. It can be throughout the day, anytime, don't burn.
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 18:34
Does anyone know what the healthcare system for citizens in the Philippines is actually like? From the article below it sounds like there is a free public system although it's not great. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/expathealth/9195995/Expat-guide-to-the-Philippines-health-care.html If maid's stories here are to be believed then do fee paying hospitals really take so many patients without means to pay with the line 'my daughter/mother/aunt/cousin in Dubai will send the cash'?
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 14:28
Maid shouldnt be asking for advances whilst she is still on probation anyways (first 6 months). Once you start you just dig yourself deeper and if you read the maid threads you would know they always have 'hospital bills' or 'someone who died'. Dont fall for it. Very true. The next request from this maid will be for money and a ticket home for her father's funeral. It sounds like she is confusing her employers with an ATM.
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 14:21
I use Vivani chocolate from the Organic shop for baking, it works well. I especially like the dark orange one.
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 14:18
No way. Unless the maid has a very large salary how does she expect to pay back the 3000 out of her future salary? Also, if she is asking for that much this soon, the requests are only going to get worse. I make quite clear in the initial interview with a maid that I don't give advances and not to ask, it saves a lot of headaches.
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 07:51
Looks like it was. Episode list here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeland_(season_1) I'm glued to season 2, it's even better than season 1! More twists than a rollercoaster.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 17:38
I don't think there is any problem in asking for boxes either. Although when asking for something people are generally more inclined to help if you say please.....
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 11:54
That's about 55k AED at the current conversion rates which is very good. It's likely to cost less than that but you don't know what complications might occur so it's good to have plenty of leeway. I'd also check out what the premature birth coverage is like, some policies don't cover for this and the cost can run in to hundreds of thousands of dirhams. You are right that it's better to get a plan that includes maternity if it's at all a possibility. Things can work out VERY expensive and having to worry about how to pay for it all would be an added stress you just don't need.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 11:27
Good to hear Beebers. Is it 15k US$ for routine maternity? I'm not sure of conversion rates but I've had a couple of routine c-sections at the American Hospital and the bill for the delivery and stay was about 24k AED. I'm not sure but I think a natural delivery would be about half that, maybe another poster can advise. I have no idea how much antenatal care has cost, I've never bought a package for it and just have paid my private ob/gyn per visit then reclaimed from my insurance.
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 07:32
These? http://www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=emaaruae-arabianranches-thegolfhomes
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 17:39
Emirates and Etihad both fly direct to Phuket.
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 15:16
Does anyone know if there is a disabled section at Meydan? Not sure, you could try asking them on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/DoneEvents
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 10:08
I had food poisoning last weekend and had to be admitted to hospital - 8hrs and 2 drips later and the bill was 2,500aed! Ectopic pregnancy / appendicitis need immediate attention so please make it a priority :( I've had friends without insurance who've had to call elderly parents to bail them out of huge hospital bills. You got off lightly TDB, I had a night in hospital a few months ago - nearly 7k!!!!! I nearly choked, was very happy insurance covered it. To add insult to injury I had gone to hospital in the night from a not cheap hotel where I was meant to staying with my husband for a treat so also had to pay for the (not spent) night there! Argh! I'm really glad you are feeling better Beebers and hope you can get this sorted soon.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 19:30
I've got the Mothercare one which has been good. I wouldn't worry about it being white, if anything gets spilt on it it needs washed no matter what the colour!
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 19:29
yes with both of mine the nausea started within days of conceiving, but I'd wait until a week after the dd of your period to test and then wait another month at least until you see the Dr. good luck :) edited by kiwispiers on 28/11/2012 Kiwispiers, you have the patience of a saint! I'm up at 5am weeing on the stick on the dd of period when I think I'm pregnant!
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 19:22
When I went to the government clinic recently I didn't have a health card, it wasn't a problem and the receptionists told me I didn't need one and it made no difference to the cost. Think it used to but things have changed? I can't be sure the info they gave me was correct though! Anyway, I'd try Latifa Beebers, my private ob/gyn has consistently told me they are they best place to go in an emergency of the ob/gyn variety. If there is any chance that you might be pregnant you need to get there urgently in case the symptoms you are having are due to an ectopic pregnancy.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 18:11
Beebers, I have no experience with this but would you go to a government clinic or hospital? It might help to keep costs down and they have scanning equipment etc. Hope you are ok, sounds like you need to get this sorted quickly.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 13:34
Saferdriver might be able to do: http://saferdriver.ae/ Will there be anyone at your house that they could drop your keys back to when they return your car? Do you have a maid? We've taken our maid in a taxi with us to the airport then she's gone home in the same taxi with the seats.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 12:11
My children are 2, 4, and 6 and I've always avoided night flights whenever possible. They struggle to sleep even if it is night and I'd much rather be keeping them occupied during a day flight than trying to keep them quiet during a night flight. Also, even if by some miracle all three do manage to sleep at the same time during a night flight, I still can't so I arrive after missing a nights sleep regardless. Then have the airport and tired grumpy children to deal with. Totally depends on you and your children though, I have friends that much prefer night flights. <em>edited by Daza on 28/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 09:54
I give a present at Christmas and at the end of the school year. For the teacher normally something like a candle from Jo Malone or a gift pack from the White Company. For the assistant chocolates or a gift pack from The Body Shop.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 08:17
There is a WH Smith in Dubai Mall, you could try calling them to see if they stock the brand. http://www.thedubaimall.com/en/shop/wh-smith
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 07:22
The adage 'assume everyone else on the road is an idiot' is even more true driving on the roads here compared to the UK. Despite that I love driving here and apart from the occasional moment, don't find it scary. I used to drive to work every day through central London and the main difference I find here is the lack of courtesy - traffic tends to move much quicker too.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 07:17
She's got bigger feet than me! Have you tried New Look? They have a huge range of shoes, lots of towering heels but also smaller heels and flats.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 20:36
Deleting security footage is very dodgy. Surely if you had nothing to hide you'd be getting it straight to the police. Nasty custody battles are hard enough on children, their poor little girl will have the added trauma of being able to read all about in the media when she is older.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 19:14
I haven't been in this year but last year Marks and Spencer was selling gorgeous wooden tree shaped advent calendars. Each day had a drawer to open. You could fill it with luxury choccies or other treats.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 19:11
Thank you AmyAus82 the answer is yes to all your questions. I think I'll just let it go and get on with our lives That sounds like a great plan. Why risk having a fight over her, it's not worth it.
 
 
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