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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 19:53
So.....my Bum Genius V4s arrived today.....and I am in love!!!! They are adorable and the colours are nicer than I imagined, as are the nappies! Great quality. Soooo pleased with my purchase. If they work as well as they look I am onto a winner! :)
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 19:50
[b'>I wouldnt sleep on a 2nd hand mattress so wouldn't expect my child to. And also the SID's connection. These can be bought cheaply from mamas and papas at the outlet mall. [/b'> So you never stayed in a hotel then...;)
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 08:19
Thank you Greenish! If they don't help really then I will probably not bother. Great info about the wipes. Thanks! X
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Latest post on 13 January 2012 - 10:07
Hi ladies. I have ordered Bum Genius V4 AIOs for when my first baby arrives in March. Do you recommend that I also order fleece liners too or is there a need? I read somewhere that a fleece liner in an already fleece lined nappy can acually cause more leaks. I read elsewhere that a fleece liner will prevent staining from very runny newborn poos and also keep baby drier for a little longer so as you can see I am a little confused! I would be most grateful if you could reply and let me know what you think! :) Also...which would be better, shaped liners or regular rectangular ones? <em>edited by gingercat on 13/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 18:27
I think we will. I am due March 7th :)
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 22:01
I am due early March and delivering in city too!
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 20:08
Great news Lil Bubbly! Not thst this really affects me...at 8 months pregnant I am not really up for the gym. Will be extremely useful after the birth though!! ;)
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 20:02
Poor you! Sorry your birthday wasn't better but sending you lots of birthday wishes! x
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 17:28
Thanks girls...off to Daiso I go :)
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 17:22
If you have to pay it's a joke in my opinion! I hate the way the estate agents can tell you anything when they want you to move in and get away with it....surely it should be mentioned that there is a fee for the gym!! Plus, with only 2 gyms for all the towers it is hardly worth paying a lot of money. I really hope the security guy got it wrong! :)
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 08:51
Thanks ladies. Just got the fleece liners in case. They were very cheap so no loss if I don't use them.Didn't think I would need a pail liner either so thanks for that! Saves me buying one. I will try and locate some waterproof bags next. I imagine a camping/sports shop will have them as swim bags etc. Thanks again! :)
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 08:30
Hurrah!
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 08:25
Rose Garden Hotel Apartments in Al Barsha. Lovely. You can find them on booking.com. Also Citmax hotel in Al Barsha. Great value and lovely. Both places walking distance to MOE and easy to get taxi/metro to and from x
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 08:23
Big hugs. Take as much time as you need to recover. You can often be quite fertile after a D and C so sending you lots of baby dust xxx
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 19:39
Fabulous news about the nappy meeting! Where would I buy a waterproof bag? Camping shop? Mothercare etc? Do you use pail liners? Thanks for your very helpful response! :)
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 15:47
Andiamo in the Park Hyatt is nice. Italian food (with fab gelato!) an Moet and Chandon. Think it's 400 dhs. Fairmont is fabulous. Think it is about 550 with bubbly :)
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 17:50
I am so sorry about the HCG results but do get a second opinion. Even if the outcome does not change, you will know that you did everything you could. You are in my prayers xx
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 13:01
Are you thinking of Daiso? It's a cheap japanese store. There's one in Mirdif and one in the Oasis centre.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 19:23
So sad for you and your hubby. I had two. After my first I got my period about 5 weeks later. I got pregnant immediately after the second one so didn't have a period. You are right. It is so hard on husbands too. After the first, my husband cried. It is the only time I have ever seen him cry. Still upsets me when I think of it. You are lucky to have each other. Take all the time you need to get through this. Try again as soon as you feel ready. Don't listen to anyone else. You will know what is right for you. Wishing you lots of good luck and praying for you xx
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 08:10
Posh Paws animal rescue centre is excellent. They can have a ride on a horse and pet all the animals too.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 08:08
We went there over the holidays. Lovely day out. Animals seem to be well looked after. :)
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 20:42
Have rplied on main forum. Check it out xx
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 20:38
The Irish village has a lovely function room called the Majlis. You should check it out. :) (it may belong to the Aviation Club....right beside the Irish Village) edited by gingercat on 02/01/2012 <em>edited by gingercat on 02/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 20:36
Officially there are no dogs allowed but I've seen lots of people with dogs. I think if they are not barking and nobody complains it's fine. Our Estate agent is Green Properties I think...will have to double check. We just found the apartment on Dubizzle.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 20:22
PLEASE GET A SECOND OPINION! I do not want to give you false hope but I want to share with you what happened to me...I was told by a Doctor that I had a blighted ovum..he could see the sac but there was no baby inside. He wanted me to have a D and C. I resisted, got a second opinion a week later and there was a little baby with a heartbeat beating away. According to the Doctor I was 6 weeks and five days pregnant which meant that when I had the scan the previous week I was 6 weeks pregnant and it was just to early to see anything. I cried with relief that my baby was okay...I am currently 30 weeks pregnant. My HCG was very low in the beginning and was not doubling every 48 hours but was rising. I well definitely pray for you. I relied on so many prayers and so far it has worked for me. My thoughts are with you....xxxxx <em>edited by gingercat on 02/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 20:15
I think I know them too. I can pass on the message if you like.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 11:13
Love Vienna! So full of culture and so easy to get around. You pay 6 euro (adult)for an all day train ticket which you can use to explore the whole city. Great museums to see lots of Klimt's work. Try to go see Hundertwasser house. It is very impressive. Pension Nossek (b and b) is right on the Graben, is really good value, spotlessly clean, very cute and in a great location. Mozart himself even lived in the building at one stage. Enjoy! :)
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 09:23
Went to a Wifi hotspot and got it registered to my home Amazon account! Hurrah!!! Downloaded 3 books in seconds! Fingers crossed it remains working. Thanks for your help ladies :)
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Latest post on 30 December 2011 - 17:29
Great! Thanks for that! If I register it in the UAE will that restrict what books I can order or does that matter? My amazon account is registered at home. :)
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Latest post on 30 December 2011 - 09:17
marycatherine....laughing so much at your response. Our cats are so clever...I always think they are way more clever than dogs!! Thank you both for your responses. Like I said, I want to make sure I do all my research before I make a committment. :)
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 09:04
A 3rd for Executive Towers! Podium level is lovely with plenty of grassy areas for kids to play and two nice pools with kids' pools. I feel it's the next best thing to living in a villa. We paid 90000 for a very spacious 3 bed plus maid's room. Spinneys, Gloria Jean's Coffee Shop, Auntie Anne's, Curry Box, Subway, Pharmacy all open downstairs. Lebanese and Chinese restaurant due to open in the next few weeks. You can walk to Metro and Dubai mall too. Come have a look and see what you think :)
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Latest post on 27 December 2011 - 16:40
Pottery Barn has lots of Christmas stuff at 50% off....plates, candles, cushions etc. (Mirdif) I plan to stock up for next year! Crate and Barrel, La Senza, H and M all have some good reductions too. :)
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 17:23
That is crazy! I just bought one in Chicco a couple of weeks ago and they had them in lots of different colours. Unlikely they sold out that quickly! Glad you got sorted though. :)
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 14:18
Chicco in Dubai Mall have one for 115 dhs. :)
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Latest post on 16 December 2011 - 10:49
We are not getting ours for a few months as I was given a present of a rear facing car seat that is from newborn until 13kg. It's a Maxi Cosi Citi. We are going to use this from newborn as the Britax Hi Way is not suitable on Hakan's advice until 4 months old approx. When baby grows out of Maxi Cosi we will get the Britax delivered from carseats.se. Our's is a Pajero 5 door. Is yours? x
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Latest post on 16 December 2011 - 10:38
Vaseline at bedtime. Works a treat x
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 10:53
Hi. I have also done lots of research on this subject. We are getting the Hi Way 2 from the Swedish website and also drive a Pajero. Hakan has advised us that it will fit our car. I plan to use it rear facing for the full length of time. x
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Latest post on 12 December 2011 - 19:00
I would definitely be interested in a Nappycino morning! One problem for me...I live in an apartment and don't have anywhere to dry the nappies in the sun...do you think this is a problem...I hope not! :(
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Latest post on 12 December 2011 - 12:37
Thank you all for the very helpful replies. I was afraid people would think I was crazy wanting to use washable nappies! Pancakemum, I will take your advice and get a family member to bring out a few after Christmas and then as advised by Kie will contact Sophia from mayangels and try out a couple from her. Thanks so much for all the advice ladies. I am hoping that if I begin using cloth nappies I won't know any different lol! This is my first baby so am really keen to give them a go! :)
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 17:45
Sampled Curry Box last night....now know why it is called Curry Box :) I was delish!!! On the way back from ordering, noticed that the pharmacy was being stocked up. Lady inside said they will have full stock and open for business on Monday! Very handy to have a pharmacy downstairs. :)
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 17:42
Pottery Barn do lots of differnet ones from small to large :)
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 21:52
Hi Ladies! I'm due March 16th. Will be 24 weeks on Friday. Can't believe I'll be hitting my third trimester! Getting very excited. We are not going to find out the *** of our baby. Just going to have it a surprise. Everyone who asks me seems very surprised that we're not finding out! :)
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 17:34
Daisy.....went to visit Littlewoods today and loved it! Seems so relaxed and has great facilities. Just really warmed to the staff. So definitely up there on the list! Will check out a few more but soooooo pleased with this one, plus the location is great for us. Thanks for the advice! :)
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 11:05
Sorry Daisy. I know it was a nursery you were suggesting, but perhaps I wasn't clear. I was just explaining why I would rather a nursery than a nanny. :) I will contact Littlewoods today. They are actually quite near to us which is fantastic. The others would be a bit far in order for me to get to work on time. We are in the Downtown area. Thanks for all your suggestions ladies. I will contact all of these nurseries and see how I get on. :)
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 18:49
Thanks so much ladies! Had a small heart attack when I was told this. Especially when I had done so much research in finding the right buggy for us! (In a slightly obsessive manner....hubby actually banned me from the internet) Not planning to do real off-roading but just wanted something durable and well able for uneven ground and the beach. You have really made me relax. Thank you. Phew. xxx PS One more question....do you leave the buggy in the car or do you bring it inside the house with you each time? This is my first pregnancy so I am completely clueless! <em>edited by gingercat on 19/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 14:20
Thanks Daisy! Just not keen on the idea of my baby spending all day with someone that I don't know much about. I would never ask a stranger to take care of my baby at home so don't want to have to compromise here and feel nurseries are a safer option with properly trained staff etc. Do you have any idea of how much baby care fees are? Can't seem to access any fee structure on their website.
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 14:17
If coming on holidays, yes, they get a visa on arrival. Queues can be long from time to time so make them aware of that! :)
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 12:40
Hope all goes well for you and baba x
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 12:51
Thanks ladies! I knew I could rely on you! I'll check out the Facebook page for Avon. Thank you so much for your offer Dubai Cat but no need if I can get some here. Thanks again! :)
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 12:47
Magicmum! Not sure of exact address but it will come up on a google search. My sister lives in Ireland and is addicted to it! :)
 
 
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