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Latest post on 10 December 2011 - 19:02
Thanks so much for reminding! Just had time to dash outside with the kids before they went to bed, it looks amazing.
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Latest post on 10 December 2011 - 14:25
My first baby was a natural birth, second and third were elective c-sections. So I can't comment on VBAC but I can tell you that the recovery for my second c-section was no worse than my first. In fact, it was probably easier as I knew what to expect. Emotionally and physically, I was in much better shape after both my c-sections than after my natural birth. I don't think there is any 'right' decision so you just have to go with what feels most right for you. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 21:00
I hear you BNBH. It's like the very well known and expensive photographers has a pre school photos meeting every year in which they brainstorm which odd looking pose they will get the children to stand in this year. Hands behind back, looking awkward? Hey presto, we have a winner!
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 15:15
Slightly off the point but does anyone know what causes all these allergies? When I was at school there were no rules on nuts, diary ect and no-one I know had any issue with certain food groups, so just wondering how come these days so many children seem to be affected by this? I read an article a couple of years ago that said wheat/gluten intolerance had risen in part because of selective breeding of wheat to make it more pest resistant. Strains that had most natural pest resistance were cross pollinated to give even more resistant strains. The elements in this wheat that the pests don't like are also more likely to cause irritation to humans. Genetic modification has increased this. I didn't verify the article but it was in a reputable publication (New Scientist maybe?) and makes sense.
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 15:06
I feel really sorry for the kids of these sort of parents. These food intolerences / issues are definitely a trend of modern parenting and not a very welcome one. My kids eat healthy food with occasional treats and unless someone was literally going to drop down dead, [b'>allergies wouldn't be allowed in our house[/b'>. Funny Suze63, allergies aren't just something you can ban from your house like muddy footwear. My brother was flummoxed a few years ago to discover that his first child was dairy intolerant. It wouldn't kill him however they were pleased when it was diagnosed so they were able to cut out dairy in his diet and put a stop to his pain, screaming and diarrhea exploding out his nappy 10 times a day....
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 14:59
I'm pleased that JESS is going to enforce a helmet policy. About half the JESS teenagers I see on my morning walk in the Ranches aren't wearing a helmet. There's a few that have their helmet swinging from their handlebars, it's not going to do them much good there. I wish schools would do a graphic presentation to children on the dangers of not wearing a helmet. I've not been on a bike without one since seeing 'The Helmet Lady' give a talk at my school when I was 11. Her son was left brain damaged after being knocked off his bike without a helmet. It was grim. A couple of children fainted and one vomited but we all wore our helmets afterwards...
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 13:43
Thanks maxindubai and bbcb. I'll persist with the water and try Olbas Oil, I hadn't heard of trying that.
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 13:37
I'm liking your idea more and more! She can take care of the cat and the children, can she clean too? Would save a fortune in maid visa costs....
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 13:25
I'd love a dog, just not in Dubai! You might be on to something there though guinness, maybe I could find a dog to come and visit for a few days to scare it off.
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 13:17
I'm being driven slightly mad by our neighbour's cat. It's a lovely cat and is well looked after but my neighbours both work all day so it's constantly at my house looking for attention. It miaows non stop at my doors and windows and as soon as I open a door to go in or out it tries to run in my house. I spend most afternoon in the garden with my children and it's always hanging around, getting under foot and being utterly annoying. My main problem is that it uses my children's sandy play area as a litter box. It sheds hair and tracks dirty paw prints all over my outdoor furniture and claws my door mats. I try shooing it away and shouting but it keeps on coming back. I even tried squirting it with water but it keeps on coming back. My children are only small and don't like them thinking it's ok to shout at animals but I really don't want it hanging around. I understand that it just wants company but I don't own a cat because I don't want one yet I feel I've been lumbered with someone else's. It's not every now and then, it's all day, every day. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can convince the cat that we're not it's family and this is not it's home?
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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 12:38
I find it weird that she is only vowing now to wash new clothes before wearing them. I've always washed new clothes before wearing them. Isn't that normal, or is it just me?
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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 12:24
You could have a shawarma man come to your house. I've been to a few parties where there has been one and it's great. I think there is a place on Al Wasl Road (called Eat Drink maybe?) that does shawarma, I'm sure someone on here could give you the details. I've never had their outside catering but I've eaten in their restaurant at Maria Bonita mexican and it's fab plus really reasonably priced. They have a website if you google Maria Bonita Dubai.
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 13:38
I remember my daughter doing this a few times when she was about the same age. Not with a nanny though, with my own mother! I think it's pretty normal for that age.
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 15:30
Playing with an iPod touch keeps my kids (20 months, 3 & 5) amused for hours on the plane. I have them loaded with children's movies and family photos. My 20 month old spends ages flicking through the photos. I also recommend taking plenty of snacks. I always make bags of popcorn as it keeps them occupied for a while. Don't forget to take a non leaking drink bottle for your little boy, it's not nice if a cup of water ends up all over your seat right at the start of the flight. I put everything that I will need for the flight (toys, snacks, nappies etc) in a small bag to go under the seat for the flight as it's a total pain if you keep on having to get up to get things out of the overhead locker.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 14:50
It's not a fish and chip shop but I think that Burger Fuel does the BEST chips in Dubai. Chunky, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle. Yum.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 14:02
I second SandyPants, they have great toys.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 13:58
I think I normally pay around 50 dirhams for two small chicken breasts at the organic shop. Thighs are a bit cheaper, about 30 dirhams for two.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 12:55
...you stop imagining the perfectly behaved, well rounded, macrobiotic diet eating little angels that you will be raising with a firm, but loving hand and never a raised voice and instead find yourself shrieking like a banshee at your infuriating little toads whilst seeking solace in your third cup of coffee at 10am.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 12:41
I personally don't understand why people feel it is okay in any country. Most people don't have the option of having a maid so that does not justify it. I wasn't saying it justifies it, nor passing judgement on whether it's right or wrong. Your original post inferred that it was a Dubai thing, I'm just pointing out that it happens elsewhere.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 12:10
I don't think you can blame it on being a Dubai thing. Plenty of people in my home town (in NZ) leave their sleeping baby in the car while they do a quick pick up/drop off. In fact, probably more people than here as people don't have the option of leaving the baby at home with the maid.
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 12:15
It is indeed a lovely lake Sue62, I love standing on the bridges when it's a bit windy. It's so refreshing, even when it's hot. I had a buggy tyre fall off yesterday so haven't been out. I'm missing my walk, it's a great way to start the day.
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 07:36
If it's a double buggy with just the one LO in it, I think that might be me. I walk from Alma up to Al Reem 3, around the lake then back to Alma. Good exercise for me and my LO likes the bunnies, birds and fish at the lake. I'm going to be wondering which teen is your son now!
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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 14:32
I haven't been to any concerts similar to Yanni but I've been to a lot of concerts here and people are normally fairly casually dressed. If you want to wear a pretty dress then you should go for it. As long as it's something you feel comfortable in and not a ball gown then I'm sure you will be fine. Have a great night!
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 21:26
I've been pondering the same question kiwimum! I've heard a few people say McGettigan's is good for watching the RWC but I haven't been myself.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 09:13
Repton is currently looking for TA's for the Early Years department. Good luck for your job hunting.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 11:34
As soon as the kids are in bed I jump on the exercycle and do 12kms in front of the TV. It works well for me as I don't need to summon the energy to get organised to leave the house and I can zone out to whatever I'm watching. It's non jarring, low impact on joints and I find it good for toning my legs.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 16:00
Our maid can take cold and flu tablets etc from our medicine box if needed. If she were sick enough to need a doctor (not happened yet) I'd take her to our local clinic and I'd pay, including any prescription fees. When she has been obviously unwell, I've given her the day off. Apart from the fact I wouldn't feel right making her work when sick, I'd rather she weren't coughing and sneezing around my kids. I also think that if you are unwell then resting up means you will be feeling better, and back on form quicker. So far illness hasn't really been an issue as she is rarely sick. However, if someone working for me was taking to their bed at the first sign of a sniffle, I'd be having words. I don't think you can compare being a mum and not getting a day off to sick days for staff. In the same way that being a mum is an unpaid job yet I assume you pay your houseboy? Also, I think you were just really lucky with your previous hb, most people, regardless of job would take more than 2 sick days in 11 years.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 15:01
Beachcombers at Jumeirah Beach Hotel does a great family brunch on Saturdays.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 21:43
I make this just using ice cream. Soften chocolate ice cream, smoosh in to a flowerpot, stick a straw in the centre, cover ice cream with crumbled oreos and put back in the freezer. Take it out about 10 minutes before you want to serve, cut the straw off to 'ground' level then put a long stemmed flower in the straw (nothing poisonous!). I like to use marigolds. You can add worm sweets to the ice cream or on the surface of the 'dirt' if you want.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 20:14
I'm always asking people where they are from, like TimTam and Pancake, it's because I love talking to people about different parts of the world. I'd be horrified if someone thought I was asking to judge them or because I thought one area of the world was better than the rest. When I ask someone where they are from it's certainly not about 'labeling' them, it's about hearing their story. There are so many people in Dubai (and elsewhere) with such interesting stories. Just out of interest Sareek, if you are having a conversation with someone, what would you like them to ask you about?
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 15:56
Spongemonkey, would it be an option for your maid to use your kitchen for cooking when you are not there and having a microwave in her room for heating up the cooked food when you are there/after hours? A microwave in her room seems a lot safer than a hotplate. I'm happy for our maid to use my kitchen whenever she wants but she worries about the smell (which doesn't actually bother me) so will often cook earlier in the day then just heat in the microwave when needed. She also has a rice cooker in her room. Otherwise, it depends on where you are moving to but I know in the Ranches there are maids who deliver home cooked meals to other maids in the neighbourhood. I have no idea how much they charge but given the loan sharking interest rates, it may well not be cheap! Good luck finding a solution.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 16:18
It's back working again, yay!
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 16:11
Yep, problems with my mashreq card too. I was at Mirdif Mall and a lot of people seemed to be having problems, not just those with mashreq. Hope it is fixed soon, I need money to go out tonight!
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 09:01
Hi M1dono I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling, I think a lot of the time when babies are small and things aren't going so well it can make things easier all round if you can stop focusing so much on trying to fix the problem and just accept that you and your baby are still learning and sometimes things just take time. There is no magic cure for waking in the night, what works for one child won't work for another and at 5 months most children aren't ready to sleep through the night. You know your LO better than anyone else and if you take things slowly and try to work out what works for you both then you will get there in the end. When my first was born I did routine routine routine and it worked a dream. She was sleeping through most nights from 4 months. I was very smug and spent a lot of time telling sleep deprived other new mummies that they just had to be firm and stick to a routine and not give in blah blah blah. To be honest, I'm surprised no one slapped me! Anyway, along came baby number two, I did exactly the same as I did with baby number one......and he didn't sleep through until he was over 1. A much deserved comeuppance for me I think! He was just a different child and needed me more comfort from me in the night than my first did. I raged against the lack of sleep and probably made things a whole lot worse by being anxious, angry and trying to rush him back to sleep in the night so I could get back to my sleep. With baby number three I was up a lot in the night too - probably 5 - 10 times a night until he was 8 months old. Funnily enough though, I found it the easiest of all and that was because my whole mind set about it had changed, the most crucial thing was probably recognising that it wouldn't last forever, he would sleep through at some stage and needing me in the night wasn't him being difficult or trying to ruin my life. I guess all I'm trying to say is take things slowly, try not to get too anxious about it, definitely don't blame yourself and think that you are doing something wrong, sleep when you can and try to enjoy the many wonderful things about a five month old.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 14:14
I've had three a Pajeros. A new 2 door in London, a new 5 door in Dubai and an old 5 door in NZ. All have been great, never had any problems. Feels very expensive to fill one up in NZ but not a problem with the cheap fuel here! I've recently sold my Pajero in NZ, it was 20 years old and still going strong.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 14:09
We've got a Mitsubishi Pajero and an Audi Q7. Both fit three seats across the back.
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 22:05
It's a challenge, therefore it's up to the opposing team to rise to the challenge, or not. I would think it's pretty good for raising the adrenaline levels of both teams, not to mention the crowd too.
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 21:59
My favourite breakfast buffet is The Address Downtown Burj Khalifa - The Address by the fountains, not the one attached to Dubai Mall. It is available all week, I can't exactly remember the hours but something like 6am - 11am. Great food, huge selection and it should be cool enough now to sit on the terrace which is a lovely spot. I think it's about 120 dirhams per adult.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 17:04
Oh well, it looks like getting my nails done is going to have to put on my 'things that I probably shouldn't do but will anyway' list.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 16:54
Just finished Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami. First half was great, second half was...weird. About to start The Road by Cormac McCarthy. I have high hopes for it as it was recommended by a friend with great taste in books.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 16:41
Cut out dairy and if he has formula, switch to a lactose free one until a couple of days after the bug has run it's course. Babies can become temporarily lactose intolerant when they have a tummy upset and this can make the diarrhea worse. Hope he is better soon.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 13:25
I have three brothers and always loved having a gang of us, even when we fought. Our parents are divorced (and divorced again!) and it was really nice to have others who knew exactly what you were going through when things got tough. Any drama in the family now and I still turn to my brothers because they can understand in a way that no-one else can - and give me a more honest answer than anyone else will! I have three children and love watching them interact. Yes, they fight, and I'm sure it will only get worse but they love each other so much and they add much more dimension to each others lives than I feel just myself and my husband could. Also, it's not a very nice thing to say but I can't imagine the pain of losing a child and if it was your only child then a whole future of possible grandchildren, a growing extended family...just gone.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 17:27
Unfortunately N.Kaye, I think you just have to manage. One arm around baby, one to lift your suitcase. Don't count on anyone helping you, a few years ago at Heathrow I had to get my luggage off the belt, pregnant, whilst holding my screaming 18 month old. Not a single person offered assistance but plenty stood back and watched with what I can only describe as morbid fascination. I find travelling with LO's a bit like labour. Not fun, but it doesn't last forever.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 09:21
My LO really enjoyed floating in the pool in a Spring Float. You can buy them online here: http://www.sandypants.com/shop/Toys/Outdoor-Toys/Spring-Float-Baby-Activity-with-Sun-Canopy/ I also think some Spinneys sell them.
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Latest post on 15 August 2011 - 09:17
I'm not a LL but for the first year we lived in Dubai (2007) I was a tenant and I honestly don't see LL trying to get the maximum rent they can as 'greedy'. I do think that LLs should follow Rera guidelines with regards to increases for exisiting tenants but why shouldn't they try to get the maximum they can when renting out a property anew? They take the risk, they should reap the benefits when times are good, or, on the other side, take the hit when times are bad.
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 15:11
News of the World! It was always up for a bit of naming and shaming.
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 14:57
*like* Now there also needs to be "grass those rioting bast7rds up" website. Where's the NOTW when you need it?
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 14:36
We've got a Mitsubishi Pajero and an Audi Q7. Both fit three normal carseats (not boosters) in a row. The carseats are two Maxi Cosi and one Mothercare.
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 12:46
As much as I love H&M, it's currently filled with all you described. Grab a day-glo big stripey top and leggings from there, a quick stop at Forever 21 for cheap gold jewellery and you're sorted.
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 09:06
Maybe it's just a trend in the people I know but more people seems to be having more than two children at the moment regardless of where they live. Out of my NCT baby group of five in the UK, three of us now have three, one has two and one has been unable to have more than one. I also have a number of friends in NZ who have or are planning on having, three or four. Having a maid certainly makes it easier but I would have had more than two children no matter where I'd lived.
 
 
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