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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 22:55
We went to see the podium villa this weekend.....It seems they are almost fully occupied... We have been staying in Jumeirah for the last 3 years and are looking to move for the convienience factor... The rents for the podium villas seem fairly high for smaller villas than we get in Jumeriah with no garden space but ofcourse I imagine the amenities are there. I'm just finding it hard to reconcile to paying about the more money for a smaller house with no garden...... Or are there some super fabulous positives about ET that i'm missing?
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 22:40
Have you had chicken pox? If you have and you are b/f the LO gets the antibodies.....My DS's were exposed to chicken pox but did'nt catch it when I was b/f .....same applies for the other diseases they vax for at 1 yr....
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 18:09
second what HAK said....it's pretty much overnight that they turn from cuddly cooing happy little darlings to these willful screaming toddlers...... it's the best/worst kept secret - the terrible 2's dont start at 2 and they pretty much last till 4...... she is finding her own personality and expressing her likes and dislikes in terms of exerting some control over her life. You have to decide what is non- negotiable ( eg hygiene, safety etc) and then go with the flow on the rest....no point in battling every single little thing- more so as you will go crazy do a search on all the tantrum threads.....DS1 had the same thing happen around 13 months...it was such a shock but unfortunatly was already pregnant with DS2 then..
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Latest post on 13 March 2011 - 22:11
As far as I know, that last time it happened to us, we were required to bounce it thrice and then wait 10 days before the police would file a complaint. Maybe they have changed the rules since then.....ofcourse the guy is in Sau Paulo now....
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 20:55
I'm sure she has recievd the DTaP- thats for Diphteria, Pertusis and Tetanus. The complete series is 5 shots given at 2 months,4 months, 6 months , 18 months and 4-5 years. If you are on schedule, she would have already recived 4 shots and would only require the fifth in about a years time....
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 20:53
Hi designbabe, I am in a podium villa. I like it have lots of space, there are various sized ones. I have balconies only,no garden only on the outside which are looked after by ET, not sure what garden villas are maybe they are the ones at the base of the towers?? The security guys have an office in aspect tower (could really be a storeroom I think) DH went there when we reported the graffiti kid. Hi Nessa. I too had heard only of the podium villas. Was a bit surprised when the agent said - garden villa. We'll be having a look on Saturday so will have a better idea then....
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 16:59
what is BBB? and thank you for the welcome.......I have 2 super noisy DS's - 10 months and 2 1/2 years and the main reason we are moving afer 3 years in quiet jumeirah is so that we can see more kiddos and mummies and daddies....... That and the fact we have rented an office in ET too so home and work will be about 3 buildings away... :) no more commute to work ........yaaay edited by designbabe on 10/03/2011 Welcome! Which towers are the office towers? Have they all been handed over and what are they like? Is there any news on the hotel? The office is tower D- and its ready as far as I know. I think FAM properties is located there and we are shifting offices there in June....no idea about the Hotel though...
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 16:22
Business Bay Babes, everyone on the thread is one :D good name for a new forum...
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 16:19
what is BBB? and thank you for the welcome.......I have 2 super noisy DS's - 10 months and 2 1/2 years and the main reason we are moving afer 3 years in quiet jumeirah is so that we can see more kiddos and mummies and daddies....... That and the fact we have rented an office in ET too so home and work will be about 3 buildings away... :) no more commute to work ........yaaay <em>edited by designbabe on 10/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 16:17
Thank you so much MB....was wondering for a while if my posts were invisible... :\: So its definately fixed that we'll be moving there in April.....with 2 kiddos and 2 cats.... The agent we are speaking to said that it is not a problem and they are indoor cats which we never let out of the house (my tom would love to go out but he is a menace) So those of you living in the podium villas...how are you enjoying it? and what is the difference between the podium and garden villas?
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 21:36
[[i'>Pets As a reminder, no resident is allowed to have pets of any kind (except for aquariums) in their unit. We request all residents to refer to Section 14.2 of the Co-Owners Association Constitution regard-ing the Pets Policy within the Community.[/i'> ok this is scary. I am looking to move there and I have 2 cats.......does anyone have any indoor pets?
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 22:31
OMG! Are you talking about my old maid? Sounds exactly like her! It's so horrible to feed someone very well and then be told that you are not giving them enough food. I really want to know if you were dealing with the same agent and (maybe) got the same maid? If so, this agent needs to be exposed. be careful cheap and nasty I second this! Be very careful. Third this- be careful with agents. We had ours for 12 days, she did all that chiggywiggy said- so its not an unjustified streotype.Also, they eat like horses and complain they are starved- v.v.unpleasnt. She stole, brothers kept calling all day, and int he end she said she apid for her own visa with the agent and we should let her go and work in other houses as the work was too hard....and we didnt feed her enough. Also the agent never found a replacement even though that was part of the agreement.....be very careful Agree. We met the agent online but he stays in duabi. name is shankar( at least thats the name he gave us). The maid was kamala. I think it was a scam....she came over and stared complaining that the agent took money from her. Then quit twice. after 12 days we had enough and sent her home.....lesson learnt and she ate about 15 kgs of rics and all the leftovers from our fridge and my sons birthday party... <em>edited by designbabe on 08/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 21:55
crikey. It is possible, lots of people do it (in the real world where there aren't so many nannies, for a start). I actually think it's easier when they are so young than when they get bigger - two in nappies definitely easier than two small-bladdered toddlers! I used to either have one in the sling, one in the buggy; or one in the buggy, one on the buggy board. Did have a double buggy but it was like pushing a bus, so didn't use it that often. With one in the sling and one in the buggy, what hand did you use to push the cart? Serious question - I know parents in other parts of the world do it, but I can't see how. the hand that wasn't on the buggy; the sling doesn't need a hand. my younger one does'nt usually want to be in the sling- he is 10 months old and has discovered the joys of crawling. The older one is 2 1'/2 and does not want to sit in a pram (or wear shoes at the moment). They both can scream loud enough to make any passerby deaf...... I have done most of my shopping from amazon and then shipped it through shop and ship but it is the only way I can relax and peruse articles and put them in my cart when hopefully both boys are asleep. If I go with them to a mall- there's no way I would be able to buy anything. In my parents time, they always had extended family close on hand to help......it's really hard and I'm not a mother who just leaves my kids with the nanny...
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 21:16
I don't go shopping with both of them on my own evening now (they're 21 months apart and youngest is 20 months!)... but on the plus side, going shopping with only 1 seems a walk in the park! My thing is to absolutely be prepared to crash and burn out of whatever expedition you've got planned and not to set yourself a list of tasks whilst out and about. Shopping for me is a big no-no because there's only one thing worse than 1 bored toddler in a shop... and that's 2 bored toddlers! I also plan to be in carefully considered spaces - preferably confined because keeping track of 2 mobile children on your own is nigh on impossible... ... and that's my last point. Make the most of these next few months, because it's a breeze compared to when they're both mobile! OMG.....i SOOOO agree. It seems hard but when they both move, its just impossible. Every outing has to be planned for every eventuality
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 21:15
When my two were that young, I never went out shopping alone. Even at the ages they are now (2 and 3), I still rarely go out shopping with them. ditto- will never go out with them alone. either hubby or nanny must come along and usually both and its still madness and impossible to shop. My DS1 is 2 1/2 and DS2 is 10 months
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 13:12
be careful cheap and nasty I second this! Be very careful. Third this- be careful with agents. We had ours for 12 days, she did all that chiggywiggy said- so its not an unjustified streotype.Also, they eat like horses and complain they are starved- v.v.unpleasnt. She stole, brothers kept calling all day, and int he end she said she apid for her own visa with the agent and we should let her go and work in other houses as the work was too hard....and we didnt feed her enough. Also the agent never found a replacement even though that was part of the agreement.....be very careful
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 21:21
If you can find a trusted helper, nanny everytime. Advantages - one on one care as opposed to a 3 babies to one helper ratio in every daycare/nursery. young babies in their first year of life need lots of one to one attention to grow and thrive. please read the book mothering denied by Dr.Peter cook - it references all the scientific info that i cant hope to put down in one post. From birth to 3- mother first, then a single substitue who you hopefully dont change over the course of that first year and nursery/daycare is a poor indifferent substitute as thier staff changes regularly and your baby will not develop the relationship and one on one interaction they require. the book is free to read and download http://books.google.ae/books?id=eq_lRov-oxMC&printsec=frontcover&dq=mothering+denied&source=bl&ots=THA-YEsmx7&sig=L538WFG33blU62oPlEmJg39c_kE&hl=en&ei=RhJ1Ta_rJpHzsgbQhZCEDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CDwQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q&f=false Before I get flayed by other posters for my opinion,the only reason I am posting my personal prefernce is beacuse the Op clearly asked for all opinions in case there was something she had not thought of....and i think you should look at both perspectives clearly before you make a descion. Getting trustworhty help here is another issue....but not altogether impossible....
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Latest post on 18 February 2011 - 20:58
LD, I dont post often but I've read every thread about your story with little Jumana.... I had supply issues with DS1- probably because I started pumping in the hospital. The fenugreek you get in Dubai did not help much. What worked for me was products from motherlove.com http://www.motherlove.com/category/breastfeeding.html I would diligently order the more milk plus and goat's rue through amazon shop and ship and drink more milk tea. It was definately potent and worked withing 48 hours. I have an unopened goats rue and and open but still quite a few capsules in it more milk plus valid till 5/2012 with me right now that I dont use as I fell pregnant with DS2 and fenugreek is contrindicted in pregnancy.I am happy to give the to you to try and see if it helps. Also you need to eat many good fats. It may not be politiclly correct but following some of the guidelines especially with respect to good fats and protiens have resulted in me having an oversupply of milk this time round and my 9 month old is in the 95th percentile on pretty much my milk. http://www.westonaprice.org/childrens-health/311-diet-for-pregnant-and-nursing-mothers.html Just my personal experience and I really understand where your coming from.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 09:46
From what I can make out, he is going thrigh separation anxiety. Somewhere around 10-11 months babies awareness of surroundings and caregivers becomes acute and they start having fears and anxieties they did'nt have before. DS1 used to have nightmares and wake up every 2-3 hours around that age. Both my boys have been big throwuppers....A little intense cry and WHAM.... Its seems like your little guy is strongly protesting and that's leading him to vomit...... My guys can vomit with almost no food in the tummy....so the quantity of milk doesnt matter. They do grow out of it....but cuddles and reassurance is the only remedy for separation anxiety. It may also be a good idea to keep the days routine and structured so his sense of security is high...
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Latest post on 11 February 2011 - 23:24
http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/03/aoa-contest-cutting-edge-therapies-for-autism-by-ken-siri-and-tony-lyons.html 36. Melatonin Therapy for Sleep Disorders by Dr. James Jan 221 This book might help- I've identified the number from all the therapies and they have doctors name and research fully references http://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Edge-Therapies-Autism-2010-2011-Siri/dp/1616080256/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268052859&sr=1-1 the link on amazon
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Latest post on 11 February 2011 - 18:03
Both versions- rotatrix and rotateq( paul offit's patent one) were found to be contaminated with PCV (its a *** virus- wasting disease) and as far as i know, withdrawn in the UAE about 6 months ago.
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Latest post on 11 February 2011 - 15:05
At this age they need only 11- 11.5 hrs sleep total. From the looks of it, the day nap is the problem. Either you have to cut the day nap or go for a later bed time .....
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 12:08
He is just practising to start crawling. This happens at every significant milestone- usually a week of no sleep for mommy....:( Once he can crawl and is a bit more confident, he will go back to sleeping like before. Had a hellish week last week where I was ill ( mommies dont get to fall sick) and DS was adjusting to his newly acquired skill set and would wake up every night .....for a week...yikes
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 11:58
I bought it too not realising it is just about becoming vegan ....and that too in a very- you are destroying the world if you eat milk, meat or eggs sort of way. I do not buy into veganism- not very healthy for humans. Most our paleo diet was meat, fruit, veg nuts and seeds. While factory farmed meet is awful, I think we need sustaible meat and we must try and buy it when we can. Saying that, my baby is gluten intolerent, i can barely digest grains and i have issues with sugar due to years of sugar addictions. A vegan diet is super grain based and seriously lacking in protien and I do not thicnk I can afford all organic and local with the way we try to avoid grains at home.....so normal quality meat (esp if they say grass fed) from aus,new zealand or england where the animals are normally not confined is good enough.. I lost tons of weight and flab after baby no 1 following the guidelines of the Weston A price foundation and I have to tell you, my whole family has never been healthier.....
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 11:12
I love the stuff from buro 45....lovely spanish furniture......:) v modern. there is such a large range of office furniture and prices here- just wanted to check with the OP what she was looking for.. @kty-tx1 my email is be.designuae@gmail.com
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 21:34
what kind of office furniture specifically? we work with lots......but it depends- are you looking Eurpoean spes, far east to eurpoean standards, price ranges and what type- workstatiosn, chairs, sofas....? I would def recommend OFIS- have purchased furnitutre from them oftem.They have a large showroom near Makhtoum bridge and range of prices... But most good furniture has a lead time of 4-6 weeks. @kty-tx1- my company does office fit-out and would be happy to help...
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 12:35
im having the same problem...i think i will never be able to do this... i just cant let her cry for soo long...me n DH r both too soft, but im wondering what if i don't do this?? im a SAHM, though its exhausting but im coping up...do i really have to do sleep training.. do children start sleeping on their own once they are older. You dont "have" to sleep train. We co-slept with DS1, he was b/f and it was easy- i fed and DH did the walking back to sleep if needed. Around 9 months, he fell asleep with no rocking, I night weaned him at 17 months ( i was preg with DS2 then) and he easily slept through the night from then on. He's a really good sleeper on the nights when we dont let him have a day nap but sleeps through on other nights too, just a little more restless rolling. DS2 turned 9 months today and he is exhibing a similar pattern. Just a little pat and shush when he wakes up in the night after a feed and back to sleep. I will attempt to night wean him too around a few months if he doesnt stop himself. So I do think children sleep through if you do sleep train them or don't......
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 11:53
The CHILD Disorder by Jan Hunt and Naomi Aldort After close observation of their own children, with a combined age of 61 years, observations of many other children in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Israel, Greece, Italy, Swiss, France, Holland, Belgium, England, Scotland, and the Bahamas, and numerous reports throughout recorded history, the authors have determined that a widely-distributed behavioral disorder has somehow been overlooked by psychiatrists. They have labeled this disorder "CHILD"1. Just like "ADD", "ADHD", and "Asperger's Syndrome", CHILD is not based on any medical evidence or test whatsoever, but it should nonetheless be a useful diagnosis for mental health professionals, school administrators, and parents. Symptoms Stage 1: cries when left alone at night cries when put into car seat cries when being diapered or dressed cries when hurt naps too long (or) does not nap long enough potty-training does not go smoothly poor hand-eye coordination fussy when teething clingy during times of family stress dribbling Stage 2: tantrums when frustrated incoherent babbling climbs onto dangerous areas enters roads without looking fussy when hungry insists on favorite cup at meals refuses all vegetables clingy following a parent's return from a trip clingy following a move clingy following birth of sibling clumsiness with frequent dropping and spilling continues unwanted behavior even when told to stop punishment doesn't work Stage 3: sudden unexpected movements irrational fears that don't respond to logic funny noises, sudden shrieks, inappropriate giggling talks to dolls and stuffed animals may have imaginary playmates fidgets when bored; unable to sit still runs and climbs; always on the go insists on wearing favorite clothing does not come promptly when called tells silly jokes embarrasses parents in public interrupts when parent is on the telephone grumpy when tired angry when losing a game dawdles when hurried fights with siblings insists on own way of doing things punishment doesn't work Stage 4: prefers playing to doing chores stammers when nervous doesn't listen to reason selectively forgetful talks excessively (or) does not talk enough ignores direct questions sudden, energetic behavior self-centered, egocentric behavior walks away when parent lectures sullen when mistrusted forgets to say "please" and "thank you" despite repeated reminders grumpy when ill resists structured teaching; prefers own way of learning punishment doesn't work Etiology The causes of this disorder are not yet clear, but the authors suspect that the primary cause is premature birth, i.e. birth prior to age 20. This is probably inevitable, as a 20-year gestation would be stressful for the human female. Prevention This disorder is not preventable; it appears to be universal among low-age populations. I have one at stage one and one at stage 2....so much more to look forward to....
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 18:42
Looking to move to ET come april- very excited. Have 2 DS's - one will be almost 1 and the other 2 yrs and 9 months then. Seems like lot of stuff is happening there- hope the gyms will be open soon
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 11:29
Mothers have an incredeble built in guilt complex and we live in an era of too much information- does not make for a good combination. Mothers always seem to be on edge when someone is doing something different from what they are doing. I think we all have to accept there is no "best" and as kvk said- they'll grow up to be teenagers and avoid and blame us for everything anyway;)
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 10:36
I do not think the OP is talking of parents who put their children in nursery beacuse they have to..... I myself have met lots of mothers who put their kids in nursery from as young as 1 when the children are obviously not ready( they cry everyday, beacome super clingy and are sick all the time) so that they have time to go out, go to the gym and "have a life'". They have to meet other mums for coffee- just not with their kids- definately seen plenty of that around - and these are mothers who also have helpers and dont work. I have met a lot of these mothers and they feel really fee to comment on my choice of not sending my 21/2 year old to nursery - some comments are- you just dont want to let him go my child just loves nursery and is so social ( cue sick child refusing to smile or talk as my DS runs around and mixes) he'll NEVER learn to socialise and these comments are just on first meeting. needless to say we didnt meet up again... Nursery and daycare is a relatively new concept. I have done my own reading on the subject and they are finally doing long terms studies on sending really young children to daycare/ nursery as such children were not avaialble before. Just like any other untested experiment ( and this does not refer to 3 yr olds but the 1 and under ones' who get put in nursery here) I reserve my right to do what I consider is best for my child without haveing the "nursery is best and you are causing your child untold harm by not sending him and he will never socilaise" brigade jumping down your throat when you meet them. I have lost 3 potential new "mommy friends" on this issue ( i dont go out and meet ppl that much -i have a 8 month old baby , a toddler and my own business to run....) so i've found this to be the biggest deal breaker for some odd reason - all these mommies have the big house, are SAHM with help.... so OP- i so know where you are coming from...
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 22:40
sorry about the price - but at 1/2 tsp at a time when needed - it lasts me like a year...and it should work like a charm...keep me posted
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 12:03
definately, but i think the concentrated probiotics definately pack a stronger punch when you need them....make sure you get the ones for baby....
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 11:26
the best thing i can suggest is baby probiotics. DS had excema and we put him on the probiotics since 3 months and he has never had an issue. probiotics are the component of yogurt that help with digestion. i get ours from biocare from the pharmacy from organics. Whenever DS1 is irregular, i mix a little as required in his juice and he goes the next morning
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 11:05
designbabe, your post suggests AD doesn't give her DD enough love and attention and that's why she is demanding with feeding. And Appletiser, yours just sounds a little short and harsh. I'm sure both posts were written with the best of intentions but as Pomegranate says, we're all in need of support and kind words on here, especially when we're not coping. Nobody wants to admit they're not coping and I admire AD for her honesty, I really do. I've often had times recently when I've thought if others could hear me or see me they'd think I was the worst mother ever and that is no fun experience, I can tell you. Depression or no depression, it doesn't make you feel any less guilty. ETA: I just read your new post, designbabe, and I see what you mean now. My apologies. edited by DubaiCat on 31/01/2011 no problem DubaiCat. I have never felt the need to comment on any of your posts only because I went through an almost identical thing with DS1. The first 4 months of my life from June to Nov 2008 when he was born was such a blur of tears,fighting with DH, thinking DH just doesnt get it...the works and then it got better for us. I dont think any one feels you come off as anything but a normal struggling with her first baby first time mother but completely devoted to doing the best thing for him too. 31 months and a new second DS later, its gotten harder in some ways but easier in others. There are meltdown moments, moments of pure joy and we have gone from that couple that just spent our weekends lounging around to a family of 4 (yikes....) So much work but we know it will be so worth it in a few years....
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 09:28
Hi Dubai Cat. I was thinking of you in the middle of the night when I was nursing my 22 month-old. She was pulling on my nipple, massaging my other breast, rubbing, and I truly find that repulsive and uncomfortable. I have noticed that most breastfed toddlers do this so be happy that you will never have to get to that point!! Repulsive? I think you have some issues that needs sorting through....:\: maybe time to see a professional since most of your posts here about your own child is very negative. Maybe AnonDubai needs a little bit of help and support.... Not every new mum finds the experience exhilerating and maybe she is just being honest in how she feels. Feel free to chat freely on here AnonDubai as to how you feel and you WILL get support chick. xxxxx I agree, IMO Appletiser's and Designbabe's posts are bordering on very nasty & extremely judgmental to a Mom who clearly crying out for some forum of support and help in her life. Wow, women can be so cruel to each other. edited by Pomegranate on 31/01/2011 edited by Pomegranate on 31/01/2011 How is suggesting she wean her daughter when she is so unhappy breastfeeding her being nasty and judgemental? Many of us know AnonDubai from 2008 from when we have been using this forum and I think all of us want to help her. However, I come from a family where my mother was depressed ( and still is) and I cannot tell you how awful and unhappy it is for young children to feel they are the cause of thier mother's unhappiness. Neither of my siblings can stay in a relationship and our lives have been strained from the time we have been little. There has to be a solution for the whole family to try and be happy again... Thats the reason i rarely post- beacuse everyone jumps down your throat. I have seen some of the helpful suggestions- they suggest nothing except- yes mothering is hard blah blah. Motherinh is hard but we all find joy in it too- AnonDubai seems to have reached a level of unhappiness that I have never seen here before and it will affect her family and children... <em>edited by designbabe on 31/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 20:14
Hi Dubai Cat. I was thinking of you in the middle of the night when I was nursing my 22 month-old. She was pulling on my nipple, massaging my other breast, rubbing, and I truly find that repulsive and uncomfortable. I have noticed that most breastfed toddlers do this so be happy that you will never have to get to that point!! Repulsive? I think you have some issues that needs sorting through....:\: maybe time to see a professional since most of your posts here about your own child is very negative. Totally agree......Anondubais posts literally send a chill to my heart I have breastfed my older DS till 30 months and he always had perfect nursing manners....and it was so wonderful. Am breastfeeding younger DS now - 81/2 months- and I can definately say that breastfeeding both of them ( yes, even my toddler) has been an absolute joy....... AnonDubai- i remember your posts from long ago when you first had only one DD and then were delighted to be B/f DD2 and used to say that you will feed her till she weans herself.... If the relationship is not making you happy (infact making you so really unhappy) you must stop your B/f relationship. I night weaned my DS1 at 17 months with no difficulty- told him he would get milk when the sun came up and he was fine with that- easy peasy. there is some extreme insecurity in your DD that she refuses to night wean and uses B/f as a means of control in your relationship.....and it is leading to so much resentment on your part.Not all toddler b/f relationships are like that..... You have to take a step back and see how you can fix your situation and restore your sanity. You are the parent and the adult and i am not aware of the details of your situation but your DD seems to be using b/f as a ploy to get your undivided time and attention.......and mayber a little extra love and attention and positive reinforcement in other areas will cause her to be a little less clingy in this area..... I'm sorry if this is presumptous but i too find it hard to be indifferent everytime you post about how much you hate motherhood and about all the raging battles you have with your little 22 month old toddler...:(
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 12:37
er... my 18 month old has been eating 2 eggs (scrambled) since he was about 8 months old... and I'm pretty sure he'd eat at least another 1 if he could! Why on earth should 2 full eggs be not ok?! They're highly nutritious! HK, Can I say how much I absolutely love your comments? I would do cartwheels of happiness if i could get my monsters to eat 2 eggs a day....they are so super nutrtious and young children need the vitamins and fats and omega 3's for growth and brain development ... btw, is your LO sensitive to egg yolks? because if he is not, you should so give him the yolks...they are the most important ( and tasty) part... <em>edited by designbabe on 23/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 00:17
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/court-awards-over-20-million-for-vaccine-caused-autism-102981579.html this was just in sept last year...... gleeky- am so totally with you. i'd be convinced if there was a single study comapring the health of vaxed vs unvaxed children or a study where they used even one real placebo instead of just using the same contents of the vax mix less the virus in the control group to minimize the appearance of side effects... http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31727_162-20015982-10391695.html ofcourse it took them 10 years to win this ...but it wont bring their baby back..
designbabe
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 13:33
please dont worry. we ended up doing DS2's birth certificate almost 6 months after he was born (lost the original birth notification so had to get another one - long story) and there were no fines. once you get the birth certificate , its then passport and visa- which should easily be possibel within 120 days. you wont get fined if you do the birthcertificate after 30 days.....HTH
designbabe
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 12:03
the only sure fire way to gain weight is carbs, carbs, carbs...eaten with a little fat thrown in carbs cause your pancreas to squirt insulin which is a anabolic hormone- which sends your boday the message to convert the carb to fat and store fat......and it will give you more carb cravings.... if you want to do it healthy- eat whole grain bread/rice with grass fed butter and cheese, baked potatoes with butter etc...also nuts help (you can tell these are all the things i struggle to avoid ....)
designbabe
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 13:19
on a limited contract, the ticket is only when the contract is completed. house maid have an annual contract and hence get a ticket when thier contract ends (one way). As far as i know, labourers get tickets maybe once in 2 yrs at the discretion of thier employer. not too sure about DIFC contracts but most free zones dont even come under the purview of labour and they have their own laws....
 
 
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