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Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 10:00
I appreciate this is an early post but MKZ if you read this do you mind telling me what your child was diagnosed with? I am having hte same situation but not getting any answers, my dd is quite ill and looks like her little sister has the same. She's been diagnosed with chronic enteritis and something in the bowel but they don't know whats caused and antibiotics not worked. We are seeing DR Rolef. Thanks so much
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 14:46
star international umm suqueim
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 13:53
Thanks I have to decide for tomorrow as she's been offered places in both. Nord gets great reviews its just so expensive!
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 13:36
I need to make a decision between these two school for FS1, does anyone have children that go that can relay their experiences? Thanks so much
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Latest post on 22 September 2014 - 21:15
I'm a trainer and Sam is correct, the more people that train the more the group pays but you obviously wouldn't each be paying 250 etc so works out more economical for some. Depends on the trainer how many they will train, what space they have etc; its not personal training if it becomes too many, just a group class.
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Latest post on 17 June 2014 - 11:37
Thanks Wickedangel, your response made me feel that there may be light at the end of the tunnel. She is exactly as you describe your DS, I think people think its really odd that she doesn't throw herself into play groups and the like and it can be really upsetting. I also need to find her some calmer friends but I don't think i've ever met any quieter toddlers! She has built some relationships at nursery but it takes her a long time to warm up. She is also a perfectionist and likes to practice doing things before she shows others she can do them and again she prefers older children. Its hard not to worry and i hate to say it but to compare with other children but fingers crossed she will get there!
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Latest post on 26 November 2013 - 08:51
Hi Tanya I also delivered early at City on the 18th, had a great birth, very quick and the midwifes were excellent. Would be lovely to meet the other babies when they arrive..
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 13:50
Hi everyone, how is everyone doing? Cant believe where the time is flying! Hope everyone is surviving the summer heat, would be good to arrange a catch up soon x
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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 18:00
Thanks Big Blue - what is the site? Chiedxb what is the model you are using? Thank you
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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 10:06
Hi KittyKat. There was talk of doing another catch up this coming weekend, I think my email address is still below so let me know if you fancy joining us or anyone else x
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 12:40
I think its not allowed to meet outside one of their coffee mornings. Ok lets meet in the front entrance. My email is training in dxb @ hotmail. co . uk so just email me if you get stuck!
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 10:11
Hi everyone, a couple of us are meeting 10.30 G&D park more cafe this Saturday. Let me know if you can make it before this is deleted!
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 10:27
Thank you! Do you know what class sizes they are? I also can't quite work out exactly where they are, are they towards the Marina end of Safa Park end. I saw Willow and loved it but I believe Palm is a bit more flexible on hours. Thanks for your help
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 16:37
Hi MrsRayner, I'm due end of December, I quite fancy doing a tour of American, I work part-time so i'll drop you a text and see what we can sort x
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 10:07
Hi Evelyn I don't drink cows milk myself for various reasons including hormones and how difficult it is to digest. So I didn't really want to give it to my baby, goats milk is easier to digest and closer to human milk but obviously the UHT part concerns me. I would consider Camels milk but I fly home at times and I wouldn't think its that accessible in the UK!
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Latest post on 01 May 2013 - 14:02
Does anyone know any decent childcare agencies, Emirates home nursing is a minimum of 6 hours and ideally I just want someone 4 hours 3 x / week. I tried busybees but they didn't show up and i hear they are usually unreliable. Healthbay now offers only full time, is there anyone else at all? I don't really want to use a typical maid / cleaning agency as they are not necessarily experienced in childcare. Any help would be much appreciated!
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 13:23
Ah thank you that seems more positive than previously, does anyone know if you can pay more to fast track?
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 12:50
Does anyone know how long passports are taking to come back now that they are processed through UK not Germany? Thank you
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 18:16
That sounds interesting! I've never heard of a water birth here shall look into it! I delivered with jozsa last time so know him well!
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 12:55
Hi December mummies, I'm due very end if November but suspect I will fall into the December camp. Very excited!This is my second I had my first had city, what doc is everyone using as I am considering a change? I feel utterly dreadful with morning sickness, cannot wait for the next few weeks to be over, definitely worse than my first pregnancy!
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 14:07
I took it before I found out I was pregnant, no-one asked me if I could have been pregnant and it was a bit of a surprise to find out. I was incredibly upset when I realised, the doc said it was fine but everything I've read says to not take it in first trimester. I would be cautious to take it at any stage in pregnancy it's very strong, I'd do some research and make your decision from there.
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Latest post on 04 April 2013 - 11:23
How odd, i've always seen it. I must have only bought it a few days before then. You can email them and they'll tell you when they'll have it back, im sure it won't be long.
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Latest post on 04 April 2013 - 10:54
I bought some last week in the organic shop in the greens
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 12:53
Many thanks, has anyone used maids.ae for childcare?
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 09:09
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 13:00
Thanks that's great, I have booked in and looking forward too it.
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Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 12:40
Thank you, can you just go for a drink without eating do you know?
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 14:30
Yes I suppose he could but would that be enough for offshores here? Is there only HSBC bank that have an offshore part now Lloyds have gone? Obviously for setting up an account online an NOC would not suffice I presume. Many thanks
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 12:54
I am selling a pair if anyone is interested for the Ford Edge..let me know and can post details.
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Latest post on 19 January 2013 - 19:12
Yes we swapped at 5 months, same thing DD wouldn't lie down she was too interested in what was going on, a lot of baby friends have done the same.
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 20:53
Hi Mau, I follow BLW as it makes complete sense to me. Most of my friends use puree so its just personal choice. BLW for me is so easy as the baby eats what you eat no faffing around, great for dexterity and hand to eye coordination and apparently makes them less fussy, my baby tends to eat anything at this stage. For BLW you tend to start earliest at 6 months when they can sit unaided and show an interest in food, those traditionally weaning can start earlier as obviously you are feeding them and there is less choking hazard. BLW say that milk is the most important thing until 1 year old and food up unitl that point is for fun, where they can discover tastes and textures. I know what puts people off is the choking but this isn't really an issue, they did gag initially but rarely choke they are clever little things and learn to spit out what is not wanted. Let me know if you have any questions, Gill Rapley is a good lady to google.
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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 12:09
I don't know if you need one but just to let you know, it was a very simple process at the airport, took 5mins, cost aproxAed160. I was with my husband and had all the required paperwork. I was expecting a nightmare, as with most admin here, so allowed a ridiculous amount of time, where in reality, we could have had longer in bed! Thank you, do you remember what docs you had to take?
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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 10:25
I am soon to be travelling with my baby, we have just applied for her visa and we have the paper copy of Visa which will be stamped when we return to Dubai. Does anyone know if I still need to get an NOC / Exit stamp as I will be travelling without my husband? Many thanks
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 12:53
Thanks Daza, I'll hope for the best
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 12:53
Thanks Daza, I'll hope for the best
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 09:43
Thanks Daza, when they wake early do you behave like its a night wakening and try and get them down or just get them up for the day as you would normally?
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 13:24
Great thanks, I believe she went to City but shall check..if not i may give the new lady at health bay a try.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 12:45
Rather random question but I saw a German lady dermatologist last year at Healthbay (now left). I believe she moved to City but I can't remember her name and can't find her on their website..does anyone remember her name? She was excellent and don't want to book in with anyone else! TIA
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 15:21
Thanks so much for the replies it sounds quite tempting. Can any one recommend any specific buildings to look out for with nice finishes, Dubizzle doesn't have many on surprisingly. TIA
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 13:25
Thanks suze, I thought they had been taken over by hsbc, did you set that up here?
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 10:00
That's really kind vonvon, by the time your little one is ready mine will prob be out of it!
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 09:45
Shame I missed that one natasha, if anyone else has one could you please email me on [email protected], thanks
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 15:10
Thanks, I've seen one for 80 pounds here big difference, are they fairly weighty? Just thinking whether it's realistic to bring one back!
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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 14:55
No problem, i was surprised I don't find it warm at all and I use the baby insert as well
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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 09:32
Sparkly, I have the ergo and I love it. You can buy them at Smitten in Marina mall or online at babysouk. I'm not sure where you are from but actually worked out slightly cheaper than getting it in UK.
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Latest post on 04 July 2012 - 08:43
I actually can't thank everyone enough. Tried putting her down last night when she was half awake and she went straight to sleep and slept for 10 hours, fed this morning then swaddled her after 5 minutes crying I put her down and she went to sleep! I can't actually believe it but am thrilled to have two arms, I don't actually know what to do with myself now! Thanks again
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 20:19
Thanks Kiwispiers, i'd written a response but it seems to have disappeared?! Anyway, it said that my LO has no real problems at night, after her last feed at 8.30 we put her down and takes about 15 minutes of rocking to get her to sleep, I then put her down in cot. Is your advice still relevant for day napping? She feeds then has about 30 mins of playing happily even in cot but then cries after that point, I presume she is either over tired or bored so I have found putting her in the sling the easiest thing to do, she'll sleep quite happily in it for hours but its obviously not ideal all the time. I just can't imagine her being able to sleep in the day in the cot but i'm hoping I can be proved wrong! Any advice is much appreciated..
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 10:36
Thanks Pingu, do you mind emailing it to me that would be really kind.Thanks!! <em>edited by duddym on 03/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 10:02
Thanks Sparkly for the response, when you say you put her down initially was she asleep or awake? I can't imagine my LO ever just been able to drift off herself when in cot but she will quite happily play in there for half an hour before she gets upset. Thanks
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 11:02
Thank you, thought as much, can't wait!
 
 
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