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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 16:36
Thinking of you. Hugs xx
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 20:39
I am so excited for the two of them. Still can't believe she did it!
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 19:21
Thank you GoodMorning! Just waiting for her to tell his parents after ours and then I can blast it all over Facebook!!!!!
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 17:49
My sister just proposed to her boyfriend. He said yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 15:00
Well....seems baby has another few days :) No more dilation. Obviously a little disappointed initially as I had sort of got my hopes up. Doctor seemed so sure! Absolutely delighted that we are both healthy though and am happy to wait until baby's arrival! Would be funny if it was tomorrow! :)
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 18:28
Fingers and toes crossed for you xxx
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Latest post on 24 February 2012 - 18:20
My Doctor wants to see me at 8.30am on Tuesday as she thinks I will be ready then...I don't know. Lots of people seem to think I could be 1cm dilated for a while but Doctor seems very confident baby will be born within the week....will report back after Tuesday :)
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 17:30
They sell non-wired ones for a great price in Max. (Oasis Centre, Lamcy Plaza, Ibn Batutta and mirdif CC) x
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 17:17
So very sorry for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers xx
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 17:10
EDD is March 7th....sorry in advance for TMI but..........had some greenish mucous in my underwear this morning....which seems to be in line with labour not being too far away....fingers crossed! Off to drink another cup of rlt ;)
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 18:29
Sooooooooo....went for my weekly check up today. Last week she said no sign of anything happening anytime soon...Fast forward one week...she said head is very low down and engaged and that baby is not going to hang around....and I am 1cm dilated!!!! She is expecting the baby to come in less than a week!!! Am so excited....and a little scared!!! Bought Raspberry leaf tea yesterday and had my first cup last night.....can't be that can it!!!! lol
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 19:53
Contact Dubai Irish Society. They have a website and Facebook page x
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 20:06
Just bought my Angelcare in Bumble Bee in Dubai mall x
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 19:56
I highly recommend Fdi. He works in Pace and Luce in the Al Manzil Souk. He is excellent and good value. Have been going to him for a few years now. He is amazing!!!
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 12:20
Hope that is the case with the rent. They seem to be at least 110000 dhs now. We only paid 90000 for ours and that was 14 months rent. WH Smiths is open now! It is a really big branch. Great place for picking up birthday cards and gifts. I am delighted. Just down the corridor from Spinneys. :) <em>edited by gingercat on 18/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 16:36
Hi Ladies. I am 37 weeks now. Due on March 7th. Working up until March 1st...well hopefully! Am on weekly appointments now with Dr. Elsa in CityHospital. She gave me a quick internal exam on Wednesday and says she thinks baby will definitely come in March, not February which I am glad about!! Feeling good but looking forward to finishing work!!! I am taking a few months unpaid and then hope to return to work. Hope all you ladies are keeping well xx
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 13:04
Not open yet :( Was looking on Dubizzle and see that the rents on the 3 bed apartments are going up considerably. Should I expect our rent to go up in August?!!
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 11:56
St. Patrick's Day ball. Last year's one was in Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Fabulous! (Some time around the 17th of March of course!....check out Dubai Irish Society website for details) <em>edited by gingercat on 16/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 20:13
In case this sways you, there are 2 gyms open in Executive Towers. :)
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 15:20
Delighted for you Mols. Try to take it easy. xxxx
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 13:17
I had 2 miscarriages. One at 8 weeks 3 days and one at 5 weeks. Both started with brown spotting. For my current pregnancy I had brown spotting until 10 weeks. At 8 weeks I had a massive bleed of bright red blood and passed some clots. Was certain all was over. I am now 37 weeks pregnant with that baby. There is no consistency with bleeding. Everything may be fine. I will pray for you and your little one. Let us know how you get on. Thinking of you with much love at this difficult time xxxxx
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 17:20
I agree with a practical approach. There is nothing anyone can say to make your friend feel better...but like Green-ish suggested...maybe a cooked meal or something nice for your friend like a voucher for a massage for when she is feeling up to it, some flowers, chocolates anything that lets her know that you are thinking of her. You don't have to call over and sit with her for hours but keep in regular contact via text, email, quick phonecalls, anything to let her know that you are there for her. Don't worry if you don't get a respose. I remember one of my closest friends didn't get in touch with me for a few days as she 'wanted to give me space' but I actually felt hurt that she hadn't contacted me sooner. People grieve in different ways. Already you have shown that you are a good friend by asking what is the best thing to do. She is lucky to have a friend like you x
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 14:36
I am overwhelmed by all of your responses and kind words and have read tham all to my husband. With family so far away I am lucky to have the support of this online community. Thank you Amanda. I have your email address so you can remove it now. God bless you all. Will keep you posted. It is a relief to know I can put baby and even hubby on my own work visa. Thanks so much xx
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 11:17
Thanks so much Amelia. Hubby is a building services engineer. (civil background) Trying to stay positive but it is hard! My main priority is this pregnancy. Trying not to get stressed for the sake of the baby. I hav not come this far to fall at the final hurdle. Hubby and I have been through so much this past year so I have to pray that things will work out for us. x
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 10:25
I have a job but had planned on taking a couple of months unpaid maternity leave.....now don't know if I should go back to work or not.....if I decide to go back I will need to let my employers know. I don't know what to do....really didn't see this one coming :\ Any advice about baby's visa???
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 09:49
Hi ladies. My husband has just been given the news that he is to be made redundant. He has been given 30 days notice and just to make things worse his last day is our first baby's due date. As well as having all the financial worry we now don't know what is going to happen with baby's visa...can I sponsor baby on my visa as I have my own working visa? With only a few weeks to go, this is really the worst possible timing. I am trying to stay calm and positive. Hubby is planning to continue looking for another job. We had no plans to leave but now I don't know what we should do...I am so worried about how we are going to pay rent etc. Luckily baby can go on my medical insurance and have been using my own medical insurance for maternity or it would be so much worse. Have any of you been in this situation? All advice gratefully appreciated. x
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 07:48
So sorry to hear this. Can u ask your doc about taking Cyclogest progesterone suppositories and taking low dose aspirin? I took both of these following two miscarriages and am currently 36 weeks pregnant with this llittle one. XX
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 20:29
Thanks! I thought so but just wanted to make sure I wasn't being conned! Am very grateful for unpaid leave. Some pay would have been ideal though! :)
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 19:35
Would love a beauty salon and a nice place for lunch! There is a Sushi restaurant opeing up on the Spinneys side of the building too! :)
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 19:03
You can get Mephaquin here very easily if you want to try that.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 22:23
I think I got my Carmex in Boots moe x
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 22:20
I must drive very slowly if Al Barari is only 15mins from mall of emirates and 20 mins from Ibn Batutta............:\:
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 18:10
I was plagued with chapped lips all through my teens and could not go anywhere without Vaseline, Labello etc. I found I got addicted to using Vaseline when I used it on dry lips...I kept needing to put it on all the time and had to wean myself off it! I think you cannot beat Carmex for sore lips. Rarely need to use it and doesn't soak in easily. Having said that I found that the only think which cleared up patches of severely dry skin on my face was Vaseline. Nothing else was intense enough. <em>edited by gingercat on 02/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 19:08
I got one for 100 dhs and is great quality! Blue Marine has good value if you are buying a few! Love mine for travelling :)
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 17:18
Delighted to see that there is a Green Nappy morning coming up in February. Quick question for the washable nappy ladies. What washing powder do you use? I am completely lost as all the recommended ones do not seem to be available in Dubai. Also, what is your regular washing routine? Pre-wash, wash, extra rinse etc??? Thanks in advance!
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 16:45
Try [email protected] for Year One tutoring x 150 dhs per hour. Discounted rates for more than one hour. <em>edited by gingercat on 29/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 16:38
Try [email protected]. He follows the Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc reading scheme which I think is excellent.
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 12:06
I may know someone too. What areas are you looking at? Maths, English, homework etc.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 08:48
Bumblebee in Dubai Mall stock Phil and Teds. Not sure which buggies from the range they have but give the a call and see. They also have a Facebook page x
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 22:12
Hi novice. You can buy a Phil and teds in bumblebee in dubai mall. A bit more expensive than home but definitely a lot less than getting one shipped over. I got my buggy in the uk and got a friend to bring it out to avoid the outrageous shipping costs x
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 16:14
Congrats! I have washed all of my new nappies in advance of out LO's arrival. They are so cute!!!
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 17:04
Yes, Empower is expensive if you are paying the standard charges. Paying charges on top of rent adds 6000 dhs to our rent for a big 3 bed. I assume it would be a lot less for a one bed. Never thought about white goods as we had all of our own when we moved in so it wasn't an issue. We are in tower C which is the one at the end nearest Emaar Boulevard/8 Boulevard walk. Pool is right at the bottom of our building which is great. All the towers seem to be pretty much the same to me :) <em>edited by gingercat on 22/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 13:55
I highly recommend Executive towers. 2 minute away from 8 Boulevard walk. Beautiful sunny pools and a lot cheaper. Go have a look at one :)
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 18:59
Sharaf DG beside Wellington Primary school off Sheikh Zayed road :)
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 18:10
I also suggest working as a teaching assistant or shadow teacher if possible to get a real feel for the teaching day without the responsibility. Most school take on unqualified people as teaching assistants. <em>edited by gingercat on 19/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 18:05
I LOVED Littlest Hobo! Brought back some memories!
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 13:28
Huge hugs. I wish I knew nothing about miscarriages :( I too was not ready for the painful a natural miscarriage was. I was 8 weeks and 3 days. In a way the pain almost made me feel better though because I was hurting so much inside. I am so so so sorry you have to go through this. Sending you lots of hugs and prayers xxxx
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 10:38
I have been using Bio Oil every night and so far have no stretch marks; again I don't know whether this is down to luck! If nothing else my bump is beautifully soft...even my husband has noticed! I also rub a little Bio Oil on my face each night as I have very dry skin and it has helped that too. I swear my face looks a bit less wrinkly! (Frown marks...) It is expensive...around 150 dhs for the large bottle but I got it on 3 for 2 in boots a few months ago. Also....I have been using it every day for months and still am on the first bottle with about a quarter left! It smells lovely too. I am a convert! :)
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 21:05
I ordered mine from an American website called Pinstripesandpolkadots.com. They were 17 dollars each I think. It cost 66 dollars to ship to here (I chose one of the more expensive ways to ship and had them in a week) and I had to pay 95 dhs to customs on arrival. This was the only website I could find that would ship to here without costing the earth. For me it worked out the same price as buying them at home and getting someone to bring them out. I bought 16 and will get my sis to bring out a few more in April if I am happy with them. Honestly, they are adorable and the colours are gorgeous. Hubby loves them. He was expecting tea towels and pins! lol You don't need shop and ship etc. <em>edited by gingercat on 18/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 08:25
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