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Latest post on 06 May 2013 - 10:05
Wow! Your villa looks beautiful!! Unfortunatly we need at least 5 bedrooms or two villas together any recommendations you may have would be amazing and very much appreciated :) We go to Bali most years & would LOVE to stay there another time xx
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 19:56
Hi Deb :) How exciting for her! I'm nearly 9 years with EK & genuinly love it... mostly :) I also have a friend from home who recently joined & happy to answer any queries xgx
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 08:26
Desertcharms has fabulous designs! Even lovely items for DH, I was delighted with my gifts Xg
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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 21:31
My DS is 8 months & has always been a pretty solid sleeper at night. His daytime naps reduced to three 45 min-1 hr naps during the day about 2 months ago. In the last week or so approx 30 mins after he falls asleep in his crib at 7pm, he wakes up absolutely screaming with wee wet cheeks & just so upset :( This then happens periodically 1-3 times throughout the night & I am just devastated to see him Iike this. Tonight was terrible as he normally settles when he is lifted but nothing would comfort him & it just happened again at 9pm. He isn't cold, eats his last solid meal 3 hrs before bed ( he has his bottle after his bath before bed tho) & has a really regular routine. The only change I can think of is that we had blackout lining put in his curtains around that time, but I left a wee light on for him tonight & it still happened :( I went back to work in Nov & he appeared to be doing great could it be a delayed reaction to that? ? Constructive advice much appreciated, TIA xxx
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 14:28
Kiwispiers I just love that Kissing Game technique! Might go & practice now :)
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 14:13
Thanks ladies :) we stopped using the a/c last month and he's in Jammie's with long sleeves and feet! My apt is particularly cold, not many people live in the building yet. Will look for slightly warmer pj's, Thanks :)
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 12:10
Aww what a beautiful name! Huge congrats to you DC:)
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 07:46
Hugs to you Elnino, you're doing a fantastic job & seem a really conscientious Mum :) Hope your wee bub is feeling better today xx
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 15:31
My husband and I went to a place in Satwa just along from the petrol station. We got a 'maids bed' with mattress, small wardrobe with drawers underneath, collapsible table & chair & bedding all for less than 1000 dhs! I think once you put some shelving, a mirror and decorative boxes you can make it really nice for them :)
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 12:33
Thanks guys! He's far from starved I swear;) He always leaves a little with his other feeds during the day it's just his bedtime feed I was concerned about. I'll try more scoops tonight
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 07:43
Thanks for the info ladies :) I would love to simply increase his existing formula however 210 Mls with 7 scoops is the max recommended on the packaging. He has 6 bottles a day already which is recommended for 6 months and he is only just 4 months. I thought perhaps a more substantial formula at night would be more satisfying. Thanks again :)
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 09:22
I just remembered a great tip Cecile gave me for sore nipples ( I had craters missing from mine OUCH!) after each feed dab gently with clean, cool wash cloth & apply olive oil. I applied it with cotton wool & my nipples healed as quickly as they were hurt. Also air you b$$bs, your husband will get over the fact that you look like something from the Discovery Channel I swear :) i am also a huge fan of the Avent nipple shields.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 10:20
Hi Elnino, I remember feeling exactly the same but I promise it gets better! Mine is now nearly 4 months but I clearly remember just feeling so traumatized & in over my head. The best advice I was given was do whatever it takes to make this time easier on yourself & do see a LC & Doctor. Even if it's just to reassure you that nothing is wrong & give you some peace of mind. It's such a special time & it's easily missed amongst all the stress and sleep deprivation. There is a coffee morning tomorrow at MOE if you feel up to it, you might feel better sharing with other Mums :)
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Latest post on 14 October 2011 - 21:02
My husband has suffered from this for years & the constant leg shaking at night drove us both nuts. He was refered to a neurologist at home in Australia and was prescribed Sifrol. You can buy it over the counter in pharmacies here & worked really well for him.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 20:07
Scottish :) & very proud to be, didn't realize there were so many on here! Married to an Aussie, been in Dubai 8 years & extremely happy x
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 09:57
Ali @ Salon Ink in Oud Metha is a genius & does THE best blow dry in town :))
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Latest post on 23 September 2011 - 19:12
Pottery barn -160 dhs :)
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Latest post on 23 September 2011 - 15:39
Hi! We are also looking for a Nanny :) could you please pass on my email gillyg3 at gmail dot com TIAx
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 22:39
You have mail :)
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 21:26
Hi BFC :) I'm good thanks! I reintroduced two feeds a day & have no pain at all! I was advised to go the cold turkey route by a well known advisor here in Dubai but I guess everyones b#*bs are different lol! Thanks again xx
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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 09:57
He was b/feeding 4 times a day and twice at night KS. Thank you so much for all the advice ladies, regardless of differing opinions this forum & the women who contribute their opinions and advice are invaluable to new mums like me, Thanks again for taking the time :) xxx
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 19:58
Hi Plumie ;) Next month I go back flying so have to stop completely by then. I don't really want him having to deal with too much change at once by leaving it until then tho. He was B/feeding at 7am, 9am, 3pm, 5.30pm, his night feeds where b/fed also. He had 3 bottles including dream feed all 210 ml (he is only 11 weeks) and is now having 6 bottles per day & my b#€bs look like I work in a different industry:\: lol!
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 18:06
Thanks so much Ladies! Today I didn't drink any Epson salts just a well fitted sports bra with crushed cabbage leaves & Ibruprofen. I actually can't lift anything or raise my arms today & I have lumps the size of peas that returned today after I massaged/ expressed them away during the night is that normal? I'm thinking of resuming a couple of feeds but I'm a bit worried though as a website I read said you should not feed your bub once you have ingested Epson salts but doesn't say how long it takes to pass from your system. If I continue cold turkey am I at greater risk of developing mastitis? TIA
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Latest post on 30 August 2011 - 23:06
I'm so sorry for the late reply I've been on holiday :) Basically the needle was inserted to far in by a female Doctor perhaps the same one as Emma, the epidural numbed my entire body including throat, eyelids etc causing my LO to go into distrss & my heart rate and blood pressure to drop which was frightening for DH with all the bells & whistles going off. My spinal cord was clipped accidentally as it's a blind procedure, resulting in cerebral spinal fluid leaking which is beyond painful.It took 3 attempts and an extra 2 days in hospital to correct this eventually with a blood patch. In the mean time I could not b/f, eat, lift my bub or my head without morphine. I have been told this has not happened in that particular hospital in the last 2 years & only happens to every 1 in 200 women. The anaethsitists who did the blood patch were fantastic & so were the midwives & nursing staff! Very best wishes & please don't worry! Yes, it's good to be aware but occasionally s@$? happens to others it doesn't mean it will happen to you :) My bub & I are both very healthy and happy so it was all worth it!! Good luck & take care of yourself & bump xxx
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 11:01
Lachlan is my little cousins name & he gets called Lochy which is cute
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 04:46
I just spent my nine months hunting for the same & settled with Logan :)
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 22:06
Hi Namita, You can remove it now :)Xx
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 18:58
Two kids your daughter has excellent taste :)
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 18:56
Thanks so much Kiwispiers I have your email address :)) Yeah it's only for putting him for sleeps defiantly not during the night. I'm just worried that me cuddling him until he's asleep, (even though I love it) is unfair to him as I have to return to work in Nov. I just thought if I could implement some good habits now it will be an easier transition when I do go back to work :))
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 16:41
Hi Ayda, I had a bad experience just recently at Welcare specifically with an epidural/ anaesthetist. I don't want to bash the hospital on the forum so if you post your email I can send you a pm. Xxx
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 19:57
Tootsie, If you don't mind I would be so if you could forward me a copy or post some tips. I'm getting a nanny for the first time & know she'll run rings around me lol! [email protected] Thanks xxx
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 20:40
Ladies, Have any of you used Al Ahiliya Agency? Any experiences would be great as I'm desperately looking for a nanny for my LO as I have to return to work soon. TIA xxx
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 01:28
Lovely man and great at appointments however during a 28 hr labour and 5 day hospital stay due to a complication I saw him once for 5 mins & just before my release. He didn't deliver my lo in the end as it was the middle of the night. But that's just my experience, best wishes with everything xxx
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 11:31
Hi ladies :) i work for an airline that doesn't cover my new DS for medical insurance, does anyone know of any Insurance companies that cover only him? TIA xx
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 11:59
Ladies thank you so much for taking the time to advise and reassure me, as I'm sure you're aware it's not easy especially with a first bub and away from home. A heartfelt thank you to you all xx
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 16:52
A lot more often since I became pregnant and big! I think he read in the baby book that he should lol:)
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 16:41
I'm sorry you've been feeling down:( Mummy makeover sounds like an ideal thing to be doing! I'm a HUGE makeup fan...literally at the moment lol, you always feel and look so much brighter when you have you have your hair tidy and your war paint on! You know when you either create a nice feature or disguise a not-so-nice one with makeup well good underware will do that for your body until you have time and energy to diet/exercise, just fake it lol! I rather optimistically got my DH to download "30 Day Shred" for me to try once I'm able after the birth (I'm not a fan of exercise lol) Id be happy to get him to burn it onto disk to pass on to you if you'd like to try it? I'm in Business Bay. There's nothing worse than feeling down on yourself and there's certainly nothing to feel guilty about :) xxx
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 12:40
Big hug to you Julz I know that feeling! It's the website Gina recommended but unfortunately not too many 'pretty bits' for Mums, more for bubs. There was some good spanxs style underware which I already got in Saks and used before I became pregnant and they were great for smoothing out any bumps or jiggly bits. Even if your wearing a maxi dress they are great for making you look firmer. I'm due in 4ish weeks and a wee bit worried about my almighty tummy and what will become of it:);)
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 23:28
Thanks ladies!! I think Ms Burke has had some surgical assistance ;) @Ilovechoos, did you find that "Wink" gave you VPL under clothes lol ? More importantly do you think it made a difference? Babyandme has gorgeous things, Id never heard of it thanks Gina! Xx
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 23:05
Thank God your family are safe and that you have good sense to buckle your babies in, sadly could have been a different story for those who choose not to. What a terribly scary experience for you, sending you a huge hug xx
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 18:18
Hi Irooni:) I had a package of 4 chemical peels (before I became pregnant) from Kaya Clinic, it was 1650 and loved the results. They give you a free consultation and recommend what you should get after looking at your skin. Ihad gone in thinking I needed microdermabration. I think it's pretty rare to see a difference after just one treatment but I definatly did, good luck and hope this helps xx
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 12:10
Burns a lot of things to!!:)
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 12:07
Sanddy_Dogg has a good point, if she has to pay someone else from her own pocket she'll learn to do it fairly rapido!! Its not a difficult task just a pain to do, maybe shes trying to get out of doing it? DH pulls this stunt all the time to avoid doing stuff;)
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 11:40
Lol! I just did my kitchen, I HATE doing it!:\: Anyways make sure shes either using a string mop or Vileda material one and has a bucket with a wringer and uses it everytime she pops the mop in the water. I find it best to use VERY hot water and not too much product. A generous splash of white vinegar and some washing up liquid is what I use but everyone is different. Its also important to change the water when you can see it needs it, there no point in washing the floor if the water is dirty. If she has used too much product just quickly run over it with cold water so the floor doesnt dry in dull. Goodluck xxx
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 17:53
I really want one now with my tea :(
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 15:43
Congratulations!! It seems like yesterday I had a bean and now he's the size of a large cantaloupe apparently!! :) Have a wonderful time growing your magic bean xx
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 15:08
Love a good tea party! I recently got lovely cake stands in Crate & Barrel. How about some sandwiches with the crusts cut off, some quiche, fairy cakes with different colour icing, large sponge cake, little meringues, maybe some Mr Kipling style tarts, you know the ones with the cherry on top? Fresh lemonade and some Pimms for Mums and maybe some different flavored teas xx
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 14:13
Congratulations Sandyprincess! Enjoy eating :) Your body is busy doing a wonderful thing and deserves a reward (so do you), all you should do is watch your sugar intake and don't eat rubbish. However your body is going to get bigger, it has too and we all put it on differently. I stuggled a bit getting my head around gaining weight at first (I'm 8 months pregnant) but its necessary :) Have a wonderful pregnancy and enjoy your occasional treats xx
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 23:37
There is a Swarovski store in Dubai Mall.
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 17:40
Don't mind sweeping but HATE mopping floors, also putting on a fresh duvet cover always frustrates me, I'm pretty short and somehow end up inside it most times:)
 
 
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