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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 15:18
I agree Jules. Plenty of adult rescue dogs are perfect for integrating into a family. When you think about it, a lot of the poor dogs that find themselves on DM's death row are discarded family pets. They are already house-trained, already know some 'rules' about living with a family...they just became disposable. :( All of the rescue groups should be temperament testing their dogs and will be able to match you with one that will fit in. As an example, we're currently fostering for a rescue group here in Aus. They're all greyhounds, but they are all adults and all have been amazing with my kids (6, 4 & 2). We have two at a time and as soon as they find forever homes, another two arrive. Sure, some are a bit boisterous when they first arrive, but they are not 'silly' puppies and are really easy to calm down. If you can get your hands on a greyhound, you're in luck! ;) Sure a puppy is cute...but it is a lot of hard work, it's not a puppy for long and if you don't have the time to put in from day one, there could be much more difficult problems to sort out down the track. Another thing to consider...I think a good dog behaviourist is worth their weight in gold. On the very first day you bring the new dog home, you could have the behaviourist there to teach the human members of the family how to behave. ;) If the humans get it right all of the time, the dog will fit right in. :D
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 13:05
If you can afford the extra seat, just get one. ;) It does make life so much easier. We have two children in anchored car seats and one in a booster so we have two car seats in each car and switch the booster if necessary. Friends of mine shared the pick up & drop off between husband, wife and a friend...they bought six seats for their two children. :D
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 12:35
Honey to soothe the throat and Calpol if she's in pain or has a fever. Cough medicines are not recommended for anyone any more, certainly not for children. ETA: How old is she? There are cough medicines that may be 'OK' for over 4's but all they do is mask the symptoms. You're really best to see a good GP if she's really suffering and find how to treat the cause. <em>edited by Green-ish on 12/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 12:32
Yay JUST SAIN and kellie!! Doesn't it feel AMAZING when you feel progress is happening, no matter how slowly? Keep at it girls! xxxxx
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 12:21
I think it depends a little on your child. Some children go easily in one step straight from cot to a bed, others need a more gentle, transition phase. My son, first child, is not good at change. :D He LOVED his cot, used to ask to get in there during the day to 'read' books while I was cleaning up etc, so we delayed the switch until he finally climbed out himself. Oops. We already had a bed for him so we set it up in his room, took him out to help choose new linens for his bed & made the bed up. Over the next few days I let him choose for his afternoon nap whether he wanted his cot or the bed. It was probably five days before he was choosing the bed every day and maybe a week before he slept in it at night. After three successful nights in his bed, we pulled the cot down. We used one of those side rails that slides in under the mattress and took that away quite some months later. My daughter made an immediate switch when we went on holiday when she was a little over two. The two children were sharing a room which had twin single beds and a cot made up for her. She refused to get in the cot and insisted on sleeping in the bed like her brother. No side rail so I put pillows along the edge, under the bottom sheet and in she went. She never went back to a cot again. Number three is still in a cot and I'll keep it that way as long as possible. I just know she's going to be a wanderer once she's out of 'the cage'. ;)
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 06:58
Sorry to hijack, but can anyone suggest games for 1-2 year olds, for a birthday party in a park? Planning my DD's birthday and just can't think of games they can play and enjoy, other than passing the parcel and a small treasure hunt :s 1-2 yr olds don't need, understand or particularly enjoy games. All you need is some fresh air, a few toys on the ground and toddler friendly food. An hour or so and they'll all be exhausted and want to go home. ;) Save the organised activities for the over 2's. :)
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 06:50
I have let her know you're looking for her. :)
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 15:11
The 'petting zoo' at Posh Paws is lovely. http://poshpawsdubai.com/ Laura and her team take in unwanted animals of all shapes and sizes and give them a safe home. You pay a little donation to visit and one of the lovely staff will show your little one all of the animals. Pack a picnic and have lunch out there. It's a lovely, relaxed place to visit. Isnt there a lovely place in Mirdif to see the Birds of Prey too? Oh yes!! How could I not think of that. The Birds of Prey show is BRILLIANT!!! http://birdsofprey-show-dubai.jimdo.com/
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 15:07
The 'petting zoo' at Posh Paws is lovely. http://poshpawsdubai.com/ Laura and her team take in unwanted animals of all shapes and sizes and give them a safe home. You pay a little donation to visit and one of the lovely staff will show your little one all of the animals. Pack a picnic and have lunch out there. It's a lovely, relaxed place to visit.
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 12:00
Yes - be very proud of yourself. Everyone starts somewhere and soon you will be able to do more My heart rate was 170....is this normal? Were you wearing a heart rate monitor? Does it have a feature that allows you to program in your Max HR? A rough idea of your MHR is 220 minus your age. As long as you don't get above that number for too long, you're safe. Trust me, HRM blipped at me every 30 seconds for the first couple of weeks. It AMAZING how fast your fitness improves if you just keep plugging at it. I cannot stress how much the C25K helped me...it sets you up for success and results and that keeps you motivated. Keep at it!!
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 09:26
Thanks ladies will try everything one and a time and try to get to the bottom of this! I'm with Museli Bar on this one. I think he needs to take a good look at his diet and see what intolerances he may have that are triggering them. Aside from food, one of the other big migraine triggers is chemicals in the air...after shave, perfume, cleaning products, air fresheners, paint fumes etc etc. I hope you get to the bottom of it soon.
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 09:16
Does the ENJO thing just lift dust and hairs or will it clean too (ie lift footprints?) I have an old Dyson pull-along and I hate it. I find it heavy and cumbersome and although it's great on hard floors it's complete shyte on rugs, it doesn't lift dog hair at all. I bought the turbo head to go with it and that's cr@p too. I have to brush the rugs with a short haired brush (scrubbing brush with a long handle) then vacuum over the top to lift the dust. I would like a replacement to do away with that. How old is your Dyson? Ours is amazing on carpets...you should have seen the FILTH it pulled out of the carpets here before we moved in, only one week after the professional cleaners had been through! It was mostly short dog hair from the owners' dog. Yuck! The ENJO floorcleaner has different fibres for different surfaces. I was talking before about the dust fibre which you use dry in place of a broom (and it does a much better job!). In place of mopping you'd need to choose the right wet fibre for your floors...matt, semi-gloss, high gloss etc. It also has outdoor fibres available for tiled, paved, concrete or timber decking. Worth it's weight in gold. I can do my whole house (four beds plus of polished floors), sweep & mop in 40 minutes with about 100mL of water in a spray bottle. Easier, quicker and better for the environment. Lol...I love love love my ENJO and am well aware I sound like a walking advertisement. :D <em>edited by Green-ish on 11/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 03:31
Wow...I went to a drumming party for a five year old and it was LOUD!!! While I've no doubt they would cater differently to different age groups, I think it would be overwhelming for a one yr old. Let's face it, your little one won't know what's going on on the day anyway. ;) Keep it simple and stress-free. Save the drums (which are awesome!) for when she's much older. :)
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 03:28
Dyson vacc's are amazing on pet hair...we don't even have the specific model recommended for pet hair and ours gets the hair out of everything. Newer models are lighter and more powerful too. For dry 'mopping' you cannot go past the ENJO floor cleaner with the dust floor fibre. It will seem a little expensive up front, but my floor cleaner and fibre are over five years old now and still look and work like new. Best floor cleaning investment I ever made. There's a local ENJO distributor in Dubai - contact lovely Jo on 050 778 7451 or office@enjogulf dot com
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 03:18
oversupply? is there an oversupply of guinea **** here in Dubai? we had trouble finding these 4, they only came into the pet shop last week....so very good pets for children, low maintenance and clean t00. They live 5-7 years and if we move we will relocate them along with us....was thinking more about the risks of complications for the pregnancy too, but there is vet within a stone's throw of my home.. hubby always threatens to BBQ any creature that comes within the perimeter fence of our home, so these are doing quite well so far...unlike the dog (but that is another story) Sorry, usually when I harp on about oversupply, I'm talking worldwide. ;) They are not really an ideal pet for the climate are they, so breeding is not such a good idea? Cavys suffer dreadfully in the heat...I'm in Aus and it hit 42 here the other day. Not even close to Dubai temps and our piggies really struggled despite shade, breeze, cool water etc. They need to be outside on fresh grass so an indoor AC lifestyle is not ideal either. Like chocs said, they breed in big numbers very quickly...re-homing them will be hard work, trying to find genuine good homes for them. Why not neuter the boys (who will then live longer, healthier lives) and spoil the ones you have rather than the stress & responsibility of more? If you're planning on relocating them overseas, have you checked whether you can and what the requirements are? For example, I'm pretty sure you can take three pets total per family to the UK; guinea p i g s cannot be brought into Australia or NZ at all. So many rules... Lol...we only have two (both boys from local shelters) and they aren't so low maintenance. I cannot believe how much *mess* two teeny rodents can produce! They are such gorgeous little characters though and yes, lovely childrens' pets. :) <em>edited by Green-ish on 11/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 15:13
I see from another thread that an adoption may be happening...lovely news. I have to ask again, have you got your LL's written permission elle?? It must at least be in your tenancy agreement that a dog is allowed. If it's not, you need a specific letter from him or his leasing agent. Quite franky, you're mad to take the risk of not having written permission and any rescue group who would not insist on this is being a little irresponsible.
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 15:02
Oh no...so stressful! Don't worry about your supply dropping as long as you're still pumping for her. Once she starts feeding again she'll stimulate things along. :) As always, lots of really good advice from the lovely ladies below. Fingers crossed it's all back to normal for you both soon.
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 14:23
yeah we have two afternoons a week of a small playgroup with the same kids, plus playdates with those same kids (and some of them at the playground each day as they are in my compound) so I guess he gets that now, but [b'>might become trickier if some of those kids start to go to nursery instead[/b'>. I had that concern with my son...he was at home until he started FS2 when he was four and a half and so often at bigger playgroups he was the oldest child here. I was fortunate though and found a small group of mums with children the same age and we organised a playgroup together. Each week a different mum would prepare, provide and 'teach' an activity for the children. We made pizzas and ate them for lunch together; played with real dough and made shapes to bake then paint and keep as ornaments; cut pictures from old magazines & did themed collages (the child would choose a colour or a shape or animals etc); made placemats; did basic origami; water play in a splash pool with heaps of different shape and volume containers; wet on wet watercolour painting so they could see the colours combine and make new colours etc etc. The children learnt sharing, taking turns, listening as a group, routines etc...all in a slightly different way to all of that one-on-one at home. To be honest, I think that's the only thing my girls have gotten from daycare over the last year that they would not have gotten from staying home...learning from different adults with different teaching styles. I miss those years with my son and wish I was able to do the same for my girls. :( <em>edited by Green-ish on 10/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 14:04
I would not mate them under any circumstances. Like all other animals, they will live longer, healthier lives if they are neutered. Perhaps call the vets at Nad Al Sheba and ask for a quote on neutering the males. PLEASE do not contribute to the oversupply and disposability of another breed of animal. :(
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 02:42
I have a beautiful German shepherd looking for a forever home ...,Who has been dumped I hope you do find a good home for her Mrsbrown. Have you called K9? They sometimes have waiting lists of people looking for specific breeds. I'm sure any of the rescue groups would help you to find the right home for her. As a bare minimum, have you had her to a vet to make sure she's spayed? It's vital to ensure she can't end up being used as a puppy factory. PLEASE do not re-home her unless she is spayed.
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 02:38
... Well, surely you want to ensure that the potential new owners have a modicum of common sense and aren't ax murderers. But it seems to me that you would be able to tell that Elle is a normal sort from just a basic chat?! [b'> In the states, one can walk in off the street, pluck a kitten or puppy from its cage and take it home ... no overly-invasive vetting required![/b'> Yes, we can tell that Elle "is a normal sort". I've no doubt she could be a responsible dog owner but there are things (esp in Dubai) that MUST be checked. Does she have that written LL permission yet? If there are any other family members (husband, children), are they 100% on board to take this dog on? Is her husband comfortable with having to put thousands of dirhams aside for the relocation of the dog when they do move on? Do they understand the complexities of vaccinations and quarantine restrictions in the country they plan to go to next? Those are just a few quick things that any shelter should check before even considering letting her adopt a dog. If you're referring to rescue shelters in that last sentence glenfiddich, and that is in indeed true, then that's APPALLING!!!!! IF it is true, I'd be interested to see how many of those animals end up back in the shelters or on the streets or being abused or used as fighting or bait dogs or PTS because they're no longer such a novelty. Have you actually adopted from a US shelter? Are you saying there is no interview or application form??? I find that very hard to believe. At the RSPCA here in Qld, Australia, we had to have an interview (ALL family members), fill out an application, show written permission from our LL and chat about out understanding of nutrition, vet care, health and hygiene before we could adopt...and that was for a guinea p i g!!! I think their dedication to every single living thing in that shelter is admirable. I don't think the local UAE shelters do anything "overly invasive". They care and they want to try their best to find reliable, safe, life-long homes for their dogs (and cats).
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 12:33
I think all children are different. My 4 yr old is pretty capable herself now although I still do a spot check! My son is 6 and I have to do his for him. One day he'll get there.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 12:32
Have you tried calling out the dealers after sales service? SOmetimes they are quite cheap. We paid Dh75 for Philips workmen to come out, and since no spare parts were required, we did not pay anymore. Same...we always used the distributors' maintenance team. They will know your machine and have the right parts for you.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 12:30
Thanx skykitty, any particular brand i should buy? Actually i always leave the door open but the scum is still all around the rubber liner. Gosh...don't spend money on a 'brand'. Buy the cheapest big bottle of vinegar you can. It does the same job at a fraction of the cost. The only way to avoid the black marks on the rubber is to wipe it down thoroughly every time you're finished using it for the day and continue to leave the door open. I also make sure the soap drawer is empty, open and dry.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 12:25
Hi, Are there any dog walkers in Dubai? I live in JLT and have two dogs, I work 6.30 till 17.00 and need a walker for Sunday to Thursday. Please reply to this thread if you can help. Hi Ruby...try http://www.homelypetz.com/ . They have appropriate licenses and people who know what they are doing with dogs. :)
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 12:22
Hey Chocs, can you tell me how to find the pound? I can't find a number or a website... do you happen to know where it is located? TIA :) Hi again elle. From your other threads... http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=169271 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=169267 It's basically on Airport (Al Khawaneej Rd) and very easy to find once you head along there. As I suggested below, PLEASE get written LL permission first. It's in both yours and the dog's best interests.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 11:07
My DD takes her children to Dr. Khan at Cooper's Clinic near to Choithram's on Al Wasl Road. She finds him to be excellent. Hope your GD gets better really soon. edited by amelia on 08/01/2012 Dr Khan is excellent and available 24 hours a day by phone. Very reassuring when such a little one is unwell.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 11:03
Oh dear Shellly, I was just about to download and watch with the kids tomorrow. Except for your final sentence. Perhaps a big "SPOILER ALERT" comment might help!! Anyway I'll still watch it :) Lol D!! If you even make it that far without walking away to do ironing because it's more interesting, trust me it's not a big part of the story. ;)
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 03:43
... I fail to understand why people do not appear to use children's reins.... Like everything parenting, it's about personal choice. My children have always been taught to stay close and they know how to behave in public places, without the use of reins. My children are now 6, 4 & 2 and I have never once wished they were tethered to me. That was our choice for our family.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 03:37
Does anyone know where it is and a contact number? Do they have a website? Any chance anyone has adopted from there and can tell me about the process? TIA :) I don't know for sure, but I think you'd still have to go through one of the shelters that takes on DM dogs. DM will rarely let anyone in to see the dogs. :(
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 03:34
I can also second Johnson and Johnsons baby oil. Olive oil may be a bit to heavy on baby skin Olive oil is beautiful on baby skin. I'm not a fan of Johnson's products. ;)
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 03:31
At the moment it's COLD mango. Not just mango, not just cold mango but COLD mango. A mango straight from the fridge just didn't cut it last night so I'm going to have a crack at making my own sorbet.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 03:23
Hi breteuil...any GP could help you get to the cause of your allergies. If it is your dog (it could be anything in your home or the dusty Dubai air ;)), there are a few things that will help. You can take an antihistamine to control the symptoms...check with your GP first in case of underlying conditions etc. It's usually the dander or saliva that people are allergic to so reduce your exposure by: Brushing your dog regularly (outside!) to control the amt of hair in the house. Giving his coat a regular plain water rinse...like a bath without shampoo as that shampoo can actually increase the problem. Keep his indoor bedding clean with regular, hot-water washing. Sweeping, mopping and dusting regularly helps to control the hair floating around.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 03:11
...K9 friends won't consider us because our landlord is uncontactable to allow a pet.... He hasn't paid his service charges and doesn't want to talk to anyone. ... Can I just suggest that you don't even think about getting a pet until you have express permission in writing from your LL? Especially if he is in a bit of a financial mess, he may use anything he can to get you out without warning. An unauthorised pet can be used as grounds for eviction. This is why K9 is so careful with that particular rule. I have no doubt you want to guarantee a lifetime, loving home to a dog. To me, that's obvious in your posts. Unfortunately, as some of the other posters have highlighted, things change in a heartbeat in the UAE. It's in the shelters' best interests to make sure that you meet every possible criteria in the hope that reduces the risk of the dog being back on their doorstep in three months. Please try not to take it personally and see it from the perspective that they are looking after their dogs. They DO want you to have a dog...it's just that years of experience have taught them to be cautious.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 03:05
Agree with the other posters- your best chance it to adopt a dog that's currently being fostered by an individual. We got our dog 3 and a half years ago from a lady who had found him in a bin in al quoz. If we had gone to k9 friends they probably would have turned us down due to inexperience, living in an apartment etc... But our dog is the happiest guy ever and his rough start to life hasn't affected him at all. Good luck xx K9 Friends do adopt dogs to people in apartments whenever they can make a suitable match. It's really not fair to say what K9 "probably would have done" if you didn't actually try with them.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 03:02
wow, perhaps K9 friends needs to look at this thread. I would think that they would welcome people trying to adopt. K9 Friends DO welcome people looking to adopt. K9 friends is 'staffed' by many hard-working volunteers who's first priority is finding happy homes for their much-loved dogs. They find dozens of these homes every week. They (and the other shelters) should be applauded for the work they do. :D
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 03:00
Elle, I have to say, that would totally put me off adopting an animal and I would be down at the pet store first thing. There is no reason to be overly suspicious of someone just trying to adopt a pet. If there are so many out there, it could be because the rescue services are making it too difficult for potential adopters. I hope you find the perfect animal for you. This is where the problem lies glenfiddich. People want a pet NOW. 'People' are not prepared to wait for the right one. People are not prepared to be patient, jump through hoops, prove their worth as a pet-owner. We have a world-wide problem with pets seen as disposable commodities simply because they are so easy to come by. If everyone was made to work for their pet and pay a premium price for the privilege of having it in their family, then every pet owner might think twice before dumping them. The rescue organisations make it 'difficult' for one reason... these animals have often already been through enough and the shelters do their level best to guarantee the next home will be a safe, happy and life-long one. Before people race out and buy the first cute pup in the pet store cage I just ask that they really think about what they are doing. In every country in the world, handing your hard earned cash over for an easily obtained animal funds the continued exploitation of the parents of that pup/kitten/cavy/bird. Buying from pet shops, internet sites & classifieds supports puppy mills, unethical backyard breeders and the like.
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 10:34
Just bumping this up as she is still not eating too well. She seems to only want carbs, fruit and yogurt - should I just assume this is a (teething) phase and give her only those foods or keep trying to feed her other stuff? How long has it been now GQ? The one thing that stands out for me is the fever...there's every chance it could have just been a passing virus (teething does not cause a fever), but if it's linked to the loss of appetite and diahorrea, it might be time to get a GP or paed to check her over. For what it's worth, I don't think smelly, loose stools are always a sign of teething. Put the loose bowel motions with fever and loss of appetite which is ongoing for some time plus OS travel... I think it's time for your little one to see a Dr, even if only to put your mind at ease. I hope she's back to her old self soon. ETA - She may well be teething on top of whatever else may be going on. She may be like one of my kids and is now a little fussier after an illness...I wonder if they feel SO bad when they try to eat some foods that they develop a negative association and aversion to those foods even once the illness or pain has passed. <em>edited by Green-ish on 06/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 03:02
Congratulations ilovewine!! Lovely news. :D Welcome to the world little man. xxx
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 16:03
Yay! Good result. Even better that you didn't have a flood to deal with. :D
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 16:01
xiana...you are very hard on yourself. :( From recent, personal experience, losing weight, getting fit and improving your body image is all about two things. You have to be in the right [u'>mindset[/u'> to do it and you have to want to do it [u'>for you[/u'>rself. If you really want to feel better about yourself and changing your body is the only way you can see to do that then you have to stop making it about your future husband and your wedding and where you'll live and his fit friends etc etc etc. I recently lost a healthy amount of weight and improved my fitness more than I ever thought my overweight-mother-of-three-41-yr-old self ever could! To keep it simple - Do it for YOU! Eat well. (it's ALL about diet) Find an exercise you enjoy. Exercise for me is not just about getting fit. It's about clearing my mind and giving me energy. Exercise only works if you want to do it because it's fun, makes you feel good and you feel results. If you hate it, you won't do it and that sets your mind back further. Do you like to walk? Would you like to try running? Have you tried gym classes? Would you do exercise DVD's at home? Do you like to swim? Horse riding? Dance? Anything that gets you moving & breathing fresh air. Be kind to yourself xiana. <em>edited by Green-ish on 05/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 15:45
Lol..yep. I hear ya on the research & debate! :D I'm the same with fluoride and yet another case where one size does not fit all. We grew up with non-fluoridated water and at our family dentist's insistence, my sister and I were given those horrid little pink, chalky, nasty fluoride tables. My sister's teeth are stained dreadfully, mine are not stained at all. Was that because of the fluoride for her? Would I have made it to 41 with only two, tiny, surface fillings without the fluoride? Who knows. Anyway...I bought fluoride-free toothpaste at Organics. From memory all of the 'milk teeth' versions in the supermarkets there had fluoride in them. Yep...stock up in NZ. :)
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 15:16
We use the smallest smear of toothpaste on our daughter's brush. Mostly I just push the brush into the top without squeezing the tube at all so the amount on the brush is tiny. Otherwise, we still use a cloth to wipe her teeth as well. She's 15 months and has about 8 teeth. Same here. I didn't use any toothpaste at all with my first born and to this day (he's 6) he detests the taste of toothpaste and we have a whinge-fest at every tooth brushing! With the girls I did just as SweetLilly describes and they are fine with toothpaste. (Then again, maybe they would have been anyway. :D ) I use a milk-teeth, non-fluoride toothpaste for the children. 'Fluoride or not' is whole other discussion and worth researching so you can decide what is best for your little one.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 15:00
Yes...there are plenty of lovely GP's who'll sort it for you. We always went to the DLC branch at Festival City. I think Dr Nicola Deamer is still there. Dubai London Clinic - 04-232 5751
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 14:48
... Like i said each to their own, wonder how we all made it to be well adjusted people when all this new age stuff is a recent concern. Lol nutty...I'm agreeing with you. Absolutely each to their own. I genuinely apologise if it read that I was dismissing your experience. Have you ever wondered if it was definitely the "routine" that made her such a good sleeper?? I think about it occasionally with my son. (ETA - that's why I asked the question...food for thought and suggesting that what works for one may not work for all) My *issue* is when people (book authors for eg who've never met the child/family) suggest that there is a one-size-fits-all timed routine that WILL work for them. That's nonsense and I like to try to help people to find something that works for them. <em>edited by Green-ish on 05/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 14:42
I don't think fixing times to a routine necessarily works for very young babies. I wonder if this belief that it doesn't work is in any way connect to the fact that when presented with evidence that it has worked for someone you dismiss it and say they would have done it anyway? Hrmmm. Anyone who says they don't fix times to their routine is kidding themselves. You don't encourage or aim your child's pattern to reflect day waking and night sleeping? When your baby wakes at night you get up and turn all the lights on and have play and stimulation? Or do you keep the lights low and soothe and encourage rest? Everyone fixes time expectations to their child's routine. Again with the aggression PBP. It may be in the way I wrote the post, but I did not mean there to be judgement or dismissal...yet that seems to be what you like to look for. I'm certainly not kidding myself. And I think it's pretty clear that I'm talking about specific timings over the full 24 hr period...not just night v day. I did not dismiss her experience. I'm literally just putting the question out there. Would the 'good' (convenient?) sleep patterns have happened anyway for that particular baby? Partly because I still wonder if my son would have settled on his own (although given his history I doubt it) and partly because I think a big part of these discussions needs to be getting people to really think about what *works* and what's developmental change for that child or coincidence etc. I'm happy for nutty (and any other mother) that whatever they did worked for them...that does not mean it will necessarily work for anyone else. I use "necessarily" because I am absolutely NOT dismissing it. I'm just saying it's not going to work or be possible with all young babies. I have three of my own. My sister has four children. I've watched countless Mums raise countless children and in all of that I've seen PLENTY tear their hair out and beat themselves up because the routines suggested by the 'experts' just don't fit that child or family.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 16:31
... My DD slept through the night 7pm to 7am with an 10.30pm dream feed from 10 weeks. We started implementing a routine at about 5 weeks. Dont believe in any **** about "feelings" and "abandonement" but thats not a slight at others each to their own. Its a choice you make as an individual/couple and what suits your parenting style. People have always said to me your so lucky your DD is a great sleeper, well thats not luck that was hard work on our part and have a healthy happy secure toddler who still sleeps well. Couldn't have done it without Cecile's advice and support even though a lot of people areagainst CIO we found it worked for us and were a happier family because of it. Some of my friends babies didn't sleep through until 10/12 months but i beliveve thats choice on their part. We teach a child right from wrong so why not how to sleep. The other thing to consider is that your daughter may have done this anyway. ;) As we all acknowledge, every baby is different; every parent-child relationship is different. Sure, the routines you implemented may have taught her how to sleep. Maybe she just would have done it that way anyway. I used a version of CIO, similar to what DC describes, with my son and without question it worked. I would not for a second suggest it for a child under six months... Next two babies - same parents, same clulessness about sleep and my two girls 'slept through' from 12 & 10 weeks. I honestly believe that had nothing to do with anything my husband and I did differently...that's just the good little sleepers they are. I'm wondering what the **** was. "Feelings" and "abandonment" are very real concerns for wee babies. How sad if you've just discounted this as nonsense. :( Implementing a routine of some sort absolutely works...a routine as in wake, feed, play, soothe, bed. Particularly the wind-down and soothe part of the routine lets babies quickly know that it will soon be sleep time. I don't think fixing times to a routine necessarily works for very young babies.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 16:12
Oh Zeynab. I'm so sorry you're going through all of this. Do seek that second opinion even if only to reassure yourself. Many OB's now do not necessarily encourage a D&C. Many recommend waiting and letting the body finish the process naturally. This may not be for you, but it's worth researching and thinking about. I've had a D&C and while it's a 'simple', painless procedure, it makes everything so medical and I found it hard to grieve fully until a long, long time later. I'm praying you will find good news, but I'm hoping that you can find a way to be strong through all of this. PLEASE do not shut yourself off. So many of us know the pain of a miscarriage, blighted ovum or molar pregnancy...sometimes pain shared is pain halved. Love and prayers to you. xx <em>edited by Green-ish on 04/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 15:20
Congratulations everyone!! I'm also pregnant with baby number four! YIKES!!! I'm due 24th of August. We're not in Dubai any more but I did have two babies there so I look forward to sharing our journeys together. :)
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 15:15
Congratulations Melinda! It is exciting and it's ok to be excited straight away. I sometimes think that by letting yourself celebrate the pregnancy you can relax and enjoy the idea of it rather than stressing about all of the what-if's. You body needs rest, nutrition and more rest. Do whatever you can to fill your time in a relaxing, soothing way so that you are not focussing on the 'what ifs' all day. Trust me, I know how hard that is to do!! And yep...my first three are 6, 4 & 2 and I still worry every day. I'm 41 and my Mum tells me she still worries every day. Get used to it. ;)
 
 
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