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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 07:11
Sorry for my ignorance but, isn't the vaccine supposed to protect kids from chicken pox??? Supposed to? Yes. Does it? Not necessarily. All three of mine had CP at once last year. Only my eldest was 'fully' vaccinated yet he's the one who brought it home from school. developed symptoms first and had the worst case of it. On the up side JShepherd, all three were at worst, miserable for a day or so. My youngest was under 12 months and our GP found literally one pox spot on her. My middle girl had three or four spots. None of them were sick for long. Honestly, the only annoying thing was the quarantine until the (very few) spots healed enough to be no longer infectious. Fingers crossed that if your family is affected, it will also be a very mild case.
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 06:02
Don't you find them outrageously expensive for what you actually get? No at all. This year we're in Aus and the school photos REALLY are cr@p and cost the same as the gorgeous ones we got last year in Dubai (presumably from the same local photographer.) Last year, my son missed his photo day due to illness, as did another little boy in his class. The studio was only too happy to have them in on another day and process their photos with the rest of the class. I found their staff, service and photos to be second to none. <em>edited by Green-ish on 06/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 05:53
Oh ziiiii...you sound exhausted. :( It sounds too me like he's gotten himself terribly overtired. Most little ones who are overtired will struggle to stay asleep after each 45 minute sleep cycle. They come through that natural sleep cycle but jerk themselves awake because they are overtired, therefore not truly relaxed. It's worth keeping in mind that it's normal for babies his age to still want a night-time feed. Exhausting, but normal, and it WILL stop. ;) Do you have an evening soothe-to-sleep routine? What time are you getting him to bed for the night? At that age, all of mine were starting to wind down by 5pm. Soon after 5pm they would have dinner, then a quiet, soothing bath, then stories & quiet time with dimmed lights, in bed BEFORE they are overtired...usually by 6.30-7pm at the very latest. By doing the same thing every single day, they start to associate the routine with feeling sleepy and going to bed. Is there someone else at home who can come and help you soothe him to sleep? Maybe be getting someone else to help you put him to bed, he'll stop that association with breastfeeding to sleep...which by the way is not such a bad thing! :) I'm only suggesting this until you are both getting more rest. Another thing that helped with my little ones was to make their evening meal the smallest of the day...usual breastfeeds, but less solids at night. Have you considered co-sleeping? If he sleeps with you, even just until you are feeling more rested, he can feed while you sleep...no crying, no getting up in the night. I have co-slept with all of mine at some point, and never had any trouble getting them back into their own beds when the time came. Finally...eat well! Your nutrition is paramount to coping with the exhaustion. Eat good foods and rest every chance you get. I hope you're both getting more sleep very soon. <em>edited by Green-ish on 06/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 05:38
Your poor little poppet. Poor you too. Here's my two cents worth... - No baths until the rash is clear. Bathing is not necessary and at this point you don't want to do anything that causes either of you more stress. As parents of eczema-prone children know, water can be the skin's worst enemy when it's inflamed. Just do a 'spot clean' around her face, neck, hands, underarms etc. - Continue with as much nappy-free time as possible. - Do not use any commercial wipes. Cotton wool or cotton cloths/muslins soaked in tepid water or cooled chamomile tea. (I swear by chamomile, but in rare cases skin that's really inflamed could be aggravated by it. If she has ever had chamomile tea, she'll most likely be fine with it as a wash.) - Would you consider cloth nappies? Disposable are FULL of horrible nasties that are bad for sensitive skin. There might be someone here who has some they are no longer using. I've got dozens but it would take a while for them to get to you from Aus. ;) Perhaps do try another brand of nappies. Sometimes illness causes the sensitive skin which then reacts further with the particular nappies you're using and that sensitivity may become permanent. Organics sells some relatively 'safe' disposables. - Be very careful about using a barrier cream. If there's a fungal infection present, you risk making it worse. - Keep her really well hydrated. I'm sure you're doing that anyway because of the diarrhoea and her skin needs hydration too to heal. - if she's eating anything, keep it bland...nothing with too much fibre, nothing acidic, none of the usual allergen suspects (strawberries, eggs, citrus, fish, peanut products etc), no 'gassy' foods (broccoli, cabbage, chick peas etc). Your best bets will be white bread/toast, white rice, a little natural yoghurt, grated or pureed apple. - If you're breastfeeding, best you avoid those same foods too. :) If she's on formula, a little diluted apple juice may tempt her to drink more fluids...always after she's had her formula feed. I hope your precious little girl is feeling much better soon. <em>edited by Green-ish on 06/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 12:10
Thanks for your replies ladies. I think mine still needs a nap on certain days, i just need to find a way of getting him to have one as if i suggest it, he says no i'm not tired mummy!!! When my son was like that I used to be pretty blunt...gentle, but blunt. I used to tell him that even if he didn't sleep, he had to have some 'quiet time' in his room. At first I made sure he stayed on his bed with a few favourite books and almost every day he would sleep. Once the naps did drop off, he was allowed quiet play in his room...no noisy toys...just something quiet, sitting on the carpet. Some days he fell asleep on the carpet next to his Thomas track. Bless his little heart. :D
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 12:00
I've often read here that it's ok to take a male cat to DM for neutering, but those in the know would not take a female there. Street Urchin, you can ring around the vets and ask for approx quotes. They will need to know your cat's s e x, age and weight. <em>edited by Green-ish on 05/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 08:02
My grandma cooked with store bought buttermilk, exactly the same as we can buy here now. She passed away 30 yrs ago so it's been on the shelves in Aus a for a pretty long time. :) She used to say it was one of her 'luxuries'...after living off porridge & offal and making her own butter during the war.
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 16:08
... Am already snooping about for my next Storksak...just because ;) edited by plumie on 02/12/2011 Do you have anything to tell us?? :D
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 16:06
HAK - you're so right. :D But (lol) all of the commercial stuff in the stores, therefore what the recipes are asking for, is the cultured version. :D My little ones came to love laban and used to wait impatiently for me to measure what I needed so they could drink the rest. That was a good enough excuse for me to use it. ;)
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 16:02
Books. :D Bright pictures, sing-songy words. My little one is two and still LOVES the board books she recieved for her first b'day and Xmas that year. This one was given to my son as a gift and it has been an absolute favourite with all three children - http://tiny.cc/hny80 CD's of nursery rhymes are lovely too. If you're a DVD family (we were in the summer!!), we still love the Baby Einstein range (particularly Baby McDonald) and anything by Justine Clark. <em>edited by Green-ish on 03/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 15:55
if you still want to use buttermilk you can make it by adding a cup of milk to a tablespoon of vinegar. (not the other way around). With apologies for being picky, the milk + vinegar mix is sour milk. It can be used as a substitute for buttermilk, but it's not buttermilk. Buttermilk is cultured with specific bacteria, like yoghurt...exactly like laban. :D
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 15:52
Mine has been up every year no matter how small or inquisitive the children. They are 6, 4 & 2 this year. Our tree is a little top heavy so I have been known to lie sand bags all over the base and cover them with a tree skirt (circular piece of fabric with a split cut edge to centre). These weigh it down and no amount of 'investigating' has pulled it down yet. I don't use any glass decorations where the little ones can reach, and I don't freak out about having to pick up the lower ones 400 times through December. The children know they shouldn't touch it, but I don't actually mind. How can they resist?? It's only once a year. ;) Right...must find Xmas mojo and put tree up tomorrow!
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 15:45
I've used laban for scones....YUMMO!! Lemonade scones are the easiest and most consistent I've ever tried. They are particularly reliable when being 'helped' by little people. :D http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/6036/lemonade+scones - NOT good for the waistline, but oh so yummy!
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 15:39
We had a burmese cat who thought she was a dog. When my sister and I took the dog for a walk, the cat followed us...for miles. Lol...she used to run from one bush to the next always staying just behind us, like she didn't want us to spot her. :D She once scared the living daylights out of us when she followed us across a road and was very nearly hit by a car. Dad bought her a harness and leash and after that she happily trotted along beside the dog. Boy, did we attract some stares. :D
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 02:23
Any horses around your place? Horses love the metallic car/paint taste and I've seen their raspy tongues do some damage. :D lol <em>edited by Green-ish on 03/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 02:19
Yuck...I hope you recover quickly. My poor Mum has had recurring bouts of Bells' Palsy all of her adult life. She's quite vain so finds it's VERY stressful but says there's no physical discomfort for her. It's worth taking to a GP or specialist who really understands the condition. I believe that once you've had it, it's common to have repeat episodes, but that there are steps you can take to avoid or minimise it. Lol...sorry I'm not actually much help here am I? :D
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 16:27
I've also had various neighbourhood cats camping on the bonnet, boot and roof of every car I've ever owned. I've never had scratches from them. Cats are very light-footed, and sure-footed. Were there paw prints on the car? Especially on a clean car, you'll see the dusty paw prints. How was the car washed? I have numerous times had scratches from gritty carwash cloths. ETA (hours later!!) - cats don't jump with their claws extended anyway. It wasn't the cats october. ;) <em>edited by Green-ish on 03/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 16:23
You should find the sunflower seeds either in a pet shop or a produce/livestock feed shop. I bought bulk, cheap birdseed at a produce place 'somewhere' out along the Khawaneej Rd, so they're not too far away. I never saw natural vanilla extract. Only ever artificial essence...I believe it's because of the type of alcohol it's preserved in. Would it be legal to have some shipped in from overseas?
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 16:20
She's very little. I would stay with her. My son is 6 and does not go to parties alone...maybe next year. :) There are a few school mums I know well and I'm comfortable with him having play-dates with at their homes without me.
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 13:58
Hi exile...so good to 'hear' you sounding a bit brighter today. Take care of yourself. Sending sleepy vibes your way! :D
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 15:40
Oh wow! Well done JS!!!
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 15:35
I have been here for 4 months and we took our dog here. Big mistake!!!! He had such a better life there, but we had nobody to leave him with. If you can leave him back home its better for him. On the other hand, we have such a huge problem planning our vacations. We don’t like to leave him in animal hotel and as you know he is not welcome anywhere. This is my suggestion. I’m happy that he is with me but feel bad for him. He is my baby too and I get what everyone says here, but I feel like he is just home all the time and I feel guilty taking all the fun from him :( A dog's idea of fun is spending time with his pack...he needs YOU, not forests, streams and green fields. There are plenty of ways you can take your dog out and spend time with him in Dubai. There are even playgroups for dogs now! Spend a day in the desert, find a deserted beach, join one of the dog walking groups. If he's "just home all the time" maybe you need to seek out things to do and to keep him active. Believe me, it was a kinder decision to bring him than to abandon him with strangers. :) Some of the kennels are really, really good. They cater to the unique nature of Dubai dog-ownership and if you look into them, you will find one you're happy with...OR there's a really good pet sitting service, in your own home.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 15:24
...PS [b'>earlier[/b'> bedtime fixed early mornign wake-ups for us. Really good point ks. I can't believe I forgot to mention it since I'm a broken record about sleep on this forum. :) "The more they sleep, the more they sleep." Absolutely true for newborns and older babies. I believe it's true for most toddlers and young children too. Do your girls still nap during the day, exile? If not, they may need a much earlier bedtime to make sure they are settling for sleep well before they are overtired. If they are overtired, babies and children find it very difficult to get through from one sleep cycle to the next without waking. It's 100% true of all three of my children that if I mess with their routine too much or get them to bed either late or wound up, we WILL have a horror night. They are 6, 4 & 2 and it happens for all of them. My daughter is 4.5yrs. She still has a daytime hour nap a couple of times a week and she has to be in bed and settling to sleep by 7pm. If we manage that she sleeps soundly through to almost 7am. If she has not napped during the day and doesn't get to bed until 7.30pm or later, she'll cry out in her sleep, toss & turn all night and wake miserable and grumpy by 5am. At 4pm every day we go for a walk or bike ride with the dogs to burn some energy. The children eat by 5.30 then have a bath/shower, short quiet play together (lego, blocks, puzzles, doll house - no running around, musical toys etc) then we read a story together and straight to bed by 7pm. For our family, it's all about the long, relaxed wind down at the end of the day.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 13:26
Thanks JS and Amanda. xx
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 12:18
At least you get bags there - god in the UK I'm asked every single day would I like a bag and I get to pay extra for it! I have to get into the routine of carrying spare bags around with me and it's taking me ages to get into the swing of it. I then decided to buy into the 'bag for life' thing - but........ I've got that many 'bags for life' and still keep forgetting them...... just one of many changes that happened in the UK while I was living in Dubai and something I just have to get used to and remember to [b'>take my old bags with me!!!! [/b'>Don't get me on having to fill my car up with petrol myself - I swear I will never ever get used to that! my husband always takes an old bag shopping with him....... HAHAHAHA!
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 12:13
Less is more in an EW search. Keep your terms very, very broad and you'll have loads of threads to sift through.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 12:12
They don't have full-service gas stations in Australia? They are very rare these days Anon. Gosh, I think all of the service in a 'service station' was taken away before I even had my license so it's been a looooooong time. ;) This one not far from where I live is the only one I know of...certainly from Brisbane and Sunshine Coast.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:54
i asked my doc about this last week and she said it was fine to take imodium...but if the condition continues to go to hospital as preg ladies dehydrate very quickly. In fairness, the doctor needs to see the patient and assess the cause first. With diarrhoea, there's no fix-all for every case. NO medications (aside from paracetamol maybe) should be taken during pregnancy without doctor's supervision.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:52
You should call your Dr and check what you can do. Diarrhea is not to be taken lightly when you are pregnant because it can lead to dehydration quicker as you need more fluids now. Yep...and don't take anything without seeking medical advice first. Sometimes diarrhoea has to run it's course to get rid of the bug causing it. Talk to your GP or OB, rest and stay hydrated. Hope you're feeling better soon.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:49
Didn't one open in Mirdif somewhere? I'd love to be able to recommend a pet supply store that does not sell animals. I only know of Homely Petz online store. Thanks lovelies. :D
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:48
They sell harnesses and leashes in any of the big pet stores. :)
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:46
Green-ish, I don't know where you are on the SC, but the petrol station on Gympie Terrace at Noosaville has driveway service on certain days - worth the drive from Gympie!!! It does indeed...I discovered that one only last week!! :D I think it's Mon-Thurs during school hours. lol Thanks for the reminder. I'm heading down there tomorrow morning for stand-up paddle boarding. What a crappy life on the Sunshine Coast. :D I live three mins from Noosa Civic, just off the Eumundi Road. :D
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:43
Well there you go...you already know the answer. Bring her over. :D OH how I adore responsible pet owners!!
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:31
Dogs love you for life, so from the dog's immediate point of view, it would be infinitely happier here with you. You need to think about how long you'll be in Dubai though. If it's for a short time, it will cost a fortune to fly the dog in and back plus the organisation of all of the paperwork required (which can all be done by an agent for a fee). If you bring the dog over, make sure you have money set aside for her return flight should anything unexpected come up. Perhaps call DKC and ask them all of your questions? They are very good...experts in the field. www.dkc.ae (I think) ETA: What breed is she? That may have implications for travel. <em>edited by Green-ish on 01/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:27
Green-ish where do the kids stand then? Surely its more dangerous to have them standing outside the car next to you on the petrol station forecourt than inside the car? Sorry just thought you might mean when paying. Dont they have pumps that take credit cards or notes? we have those in the Uk in some places. What a lot of hassle for you :-( :) I do mean when paying. They sit in the car, windows down chatting to my while I fill, then it's unbuckle three car seats. negotiate the forecourt with three little ones attached to me, pay, re-negotiate the forecourt then buckle them all back in the car. It's a pain in the behind! When I can I fill up while they are in school & kindy or occasionally I find a local servo that I can park close enough to watch them while I pay. Some servo's here offer credit card pay-at-the-pump. I wish they ALL did. sgilli3...I'm moving to your town! :D
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:23
Lol...Blade! I dubbed our ferocious feral something far less publicly acceptable than that!! Scrawny, skinny, pathetic looking thing he was...and to think I was going to accept him as our garden feral and feed him and give him medical care. Ingrate! He ended up on a farm in Al Awir. :)
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:05
... I guess it depends what hospital/clinic you get seen at. I was bitten by a stray cat in 2208 (?) whilst living in Sharjah. It was a nasty bite and the next day my hand looked like I was wearing a baseball mitt- it was swollen and wounds were oozing pus.I arrived at Kuwaiti hospital, and not only was I given tetanus and a shot of antibiotics but also the 1st of 4 ( or 5) of the rabies immunisation shots. I was told that all people who arrive at the hospital with animal bites, are automatically given a rabies and a tetanus shot. Hi sgilli3! :D As far as I know, Kuwaiti Hosp is the only clinic with that practice. Cat bites particularly are FULL or bacteria and almost guaranteed to cause infection if they get into the lower dermis. ewww! All of the various bact doing there thing will cause massive swelling and inflammation without early antibiotic treatment. First cat bite I received (walking across my own garden, minding my own business and was set upon by the local wall cat), my leg swelled so much I couldn't walk. Two days on a broad spectrum antibiotic and all was back to normal. :)
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 10:58
*wave* Hi Purple! xxx
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 10:57
Are you wanting them for yourself or Xmas gifts for overseas? Especially if overseas, I love using http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/ - their prices are reasonable and free worldwide shipping. If you look regularly they often have amazing sales. I picked up an Australian book last week for half the price I can get it here. (Just have to reconcile the airmiles/carbon footprint with myself now!) Locally, I love Magrudy's. Given the convenience of buying locally and that I LOVE actually looking at books, I think their prices are good and the range is great.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 10:52
What,no labourer care packages? Hehe! ;) LOL!! Actually we did a shoebox appeal this year...for the kids in East Timor. I felt right 'at home'. :D
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 10:49
Ha ha ha, good one. I was thinking of starting a thread like this but about the frustrations or new habits we need to develop in Dubai. Lol...I've been back a year and I still curse having to get out of the car to fill with petrol. No easy task with three kids under six and it's illegal to leave them in the car. And where are those cheap and cheerful carwash guys in the carparks. Oh, and 'helpline' staff for the telco's and banks STILL don't speak English so that's all very familiar. lol
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 10:47
ditto - I yelled at the two punching each other - both of whom had come into our bed, thereby waking the four month old - we were all up except for DH who, as usual slept blissfully through the lot. We've all been up and down from 2.30 to 6ish. grrr now I'm a very tired and cranky mummy! Far out Alicia...you need a weekend away with the girls and let your husband take care of the children on his own! :D
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 10:45
Thanks ladies. I never have and never do and never will have them in the bed with me!! no way I'm going down that road!! It was a terrible, awful night last night. ... I said the same thing. Then someone told me, it's amazing what we'll do when we NEED sleep. I've never regretted letting him climb in my bed. He's still terrified of the dark so I can get out of bed and calm him two or three times a night while also resettling the sisters he woke OR let him climb onto my bed and we all get sleep. I chose the latter, because doing the former for over three years would have just about killed me by now. :D I fully appreciate it's not something everyone wants to do, but I put the idea out there for you. Depends on how tired/desperate you are. ;)
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 07:29
I was just thinking, there's always all of those engineering works that make the big chicken-coop style enclosures. If you were to draw exactly what you need they'd probably make it up for next to nothing. Out off the 66 to Al Ain, I remember seeing a heap of these workshops. From (rather vague) memory, in Al Lisali which is to the right of the 66, just after the camel milk factory and camel race track. ETA - looked in my tusty UAE road atlas. :D It is Al Lisali I'm thinking of...Map 33 if you happen to have it. <em>edited by Green-ish on 01/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 07:18
Oh exile...I think a lot of us have been as exhausted as you clearly are. Have they been able to tell you why they are waking? At around three, my son became quite fearful of the dark so a nightlight helped, as well as telling him that I always check he's ok before I go to bed. He's six now and does still wake during the night. I had to get serious with him and explain that waking other people is not on, unless there's a real problem so no calling out and waking me or his sisters. If he's scared, he knows he's allowed to climb into my bed but he must lie down, not disturb me and go to sleep. Not perfect, but better than having to wake and get up to them?? These days he comes into my room maybe twice a week, and usually only an hour or so before the alarm goes off anyway. Do you 'do' anything for your insomnia? Medication? Meditation? Exercise? Watch your food and caffeine intake? I've thankfully never suffered from it myself, but you may find a herbal supplement like Valerian helps you relax enough to get to sleep. It does not make you drowsy so if the girls really do need you, you can attend to them. Fingers crossed for more sleep for you soon.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 07:04
... They have one of the worst jobs here imo - imagine being in a smelly multistorey carpark all day in the summer heat breathing in all the exhaust fumes. I think the same. How revolting having to work there all day every day. I often wonder about their long-term health. At least they are out of the sun I guess... Once I bought a whole lot of cold cans of Coke down from Spinneys for them...you know, one of those days when the car 'told me' it was 48 degrees outside. Poor fellas nearly cried with gratitude.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 07:00
No, I love them! How convenient to have your car washed while you are shopping! It beats going to a gas station here and waiting in line! Anyway, if you wave a refusal to them as soon as you see them, they will be gone before you even open your door. Oh I MISS them!!! I loved the convenience, loved the smile on their faces when I said "yes please" (and left a generous tip :) ), loved never having to wash car yet it was always spotless. Yep...clearly I'd love to be very lazy! I also found they were always happy to walk straight away and look for work elsewhere when I didn't need the car washed. Like Anon...a simple wave 'no thanks' before even pulling into a carpark.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 05:12
GEA and Eli...sometimes better the devil you know though hey? With so many nightmare LL stories, you may well move and end up in the same or worse situation. It's excruciating to hand all of that money over to some jerk every year, but we have to live somewhere, the next LL may be a bigger jerk, and if you're otherwise happy and settled, why move? Have a good think about it. It costs A LOT to move so add probably 15-20K to your budget. Best wishes. <em>edited by Green-ish on 01/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 05:04
That's right Nimonemo...there is no scientific evidence that prooves any lotion will prevent stretch marks. The best they do is keep the skin supple and give it a fighting chance. You might as well buy fragrance free, cheap-as-chips E45 and slather that on. :) Your best bet is to eat a healthy diet to keep your skin in good shape, grow a healthy baby and reduce your chances of rapid or excessive weight gain. Gaining too much weight, gaining weight too quickly and genetics are the causes of stretch marks. Of course the flip side is that for many women, the stretch marks fade away...I have three full term babies and no visible stretch marks. As any of my friends can attest, I was MASSIVE with my third baby!! lol. I had a few stretch marks at the side of my belly when she was born. I can't even find them today, two yrs later. Haven't seen them for a long time actually...lol. <em>edited by Green-ish on 01/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 04:32
I suggest contacting K9 friends or Posh Paws Dubai as they have many dogs/puppies looking for homes. If you really want a lab to buy I did see two puppies in the Al Barsha Vets Pet Shop, one is gold one is black, they're not tiny puppies though, they'd be about 6 months,[b'> they are imported from holland and the pet shop seems to look after their animals well and not be dodgy puppy farm type.[/b'> AS...are they pups that were 'dumped' on the pet shops' door? If the business imported them for sale in the pet shop, I'll bet my life savings they are from either a puppy mill or a "backyard breeder". Each equally vile, just one is on a smaller scale. People think it's ok to buy from backyard breeders because they 'love their pets and raise the pups in a family environment' blah blah blah. Any breeder who will produce pups to order and send them overseas without a care in the world where they end up is unethical. As I always do, I BEG people DO NOT BUY PET SHOP ANIMALS. Every one that is bought and paid for supports further breeding and the inherent animal abuse. Easy really - supply and demand. Stop the demand, there'll be no market to supply.
 
 
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