Hello.Again.Kitty | ExpatWoman.com
 

Hello.Again.Kitty

Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 10:48
Hello.Again.Kitty - We think it was more towards insisting than encouraging... but I couldnt think or argue at this point. My husband said this does give them a good view of what was happening and easier access for massages, episiotomy, catching the baby etc - he thought it'd be difficult to do otherwise, but of course we have nothing to compare to... Hmm... I think it's more for their convenience, tbh... and Dr Wafaa's getting on a bit so maybe she can't bend down that easily (hehe - miaow!). My midwives in the UK didn't have any problem with me squatting on the floor beside my bed and I was really low. First time round (in hospital, again in the UK) we had the back of the bed right up and I was leaning against that - again, squatting, but up higher. If I were to have another baby and decide to have it here (which I won't), I would remind them that it's [i'>me[/i'>, not them, who's delivering that baby, so their convenience is way, way down on my list of priorities! So glad you had a good time of it though.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 10:41
tell me about it....I am 41 weeks tomorrow and so over it! Have tried lots of walking, pineapple juice, raspberry leaf, curry (all I got was reflux) and 2 rounds of acupuncture (having a 3rd and final round today)...the thought of s*x is just a no go for me...can't even begin to imagine that LOL! Hoping something happens this weekend as doc wants to induce Sunday night at the latest and is now also talking possibility of c-sec as baby apparently has a very big abdomen which according to her could mean big shoulders which could mean stuck shoulders? Ahhh....!Please all send me some labour contraction vibes ladies!! xo oh, really just disregard anything they say about how big the baby is! I've got a friend who was told she was going to have a massive baby and out came a 6-pounder. Besides, they squish and squash and it's not like their shoulders come out locked square like an american footballer's padding. I was booked in for induction at 40+10 and really, really didn't want to get to that. Have they done a sweep? You should ask for one before the drip induction, because they basically just have a rummage (sorry, but it is) with some prostaglandin gel (the hormone that you'd get if DH was doing his duty!) and pack you back off home. I had my second sweep at 40+8 and gave birth 8 hours later.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 10:33
I scoop it back onto the plate and pop it down in front of them again with a stern word that it's not playtime, but time to eat and if they do it again, meal-time's over, and they get down from the table, whether they're hungry or not. They soon learnt that that's one game I'm not going to play. Once they're down, if they really regret their decision and make it know that they are still hungry, they get to sit back at the table and have the same dish (scooped up for the second time - what won't fatten will fill!) or if it's unrecoverable, then they get something really dull, like a ricecake or bit of bread. If they actually don't like the meal I've cooked for them, then I encourage them to say so, or push their plate away gently. They still won't get an alternative, but as long as they've tried it and been polite even if they haven't finished it, they can have pudding, which I control, so if they've left their veg, they'll have fruit, but if they've eaten all the veg, they could have a yoghurt or jelly.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 10:27
Lucy, did they insist on you giving birth in stirrups on your back or just "encourage" you. I'm just quite amazed at it, because it's well-known that this position (as you probably know) is one of the least efficient and increases the risk of tearing and/or episiotomy. I'm really, really surprised that they aren't aware of this.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 22:54
My DH won't come near me to even try s*x, he thinks he will hurt the baby;) Men do so like to flatter themselves, sometimes! hehe
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 22:52
none... seriously. I tried EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING short of Castor Oil every day past my dues date and ended up giving birth at 40+8, ironically, just as I got over a cold that got me on my due date. I think our bodies choose the right moment and that's about it. Any old wives tale that "works" is purely coincidental... but you can have fun trying!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 22:22
Same here - never. However my little princess (3yo) takes it upon herself to moisturise, apply make etc, what ever she sees Mummy doing:) hehe - the whole bottle, I'm guessing... just like mine?!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 22:21
Shella - that is a standard issue "if I don't have a moment of peace I will regret it" moment! I had one of those a couple of weeks ago when DD (3.5) had woken up badly from a nap and was screaming, but it was dinner time, so she was screaming at the table and then for some reason DS (nearly 2) was also screaming and they were both refusing to eat a meal that I'd actually taken time to do - doing something a bit different. I'd had a long hard day with their whining and had already phoned DH to make sure he was coming home on time (to a backdrop of more crying), so yes, I went into my room, closed the door and flopped on the bed for 3 minutes, before re-emerging with a freshly applied smile and added patience. Deep breaths - it's only a day!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 22:15
I know this is going to sound weird, but how do you respond? How do you/your husband ask for things at home? I find my DD is a mirror, but she also amplifies whatever she observes. One bit of advice I read somewhere was to actually lower your voice when they shout. Speak more quietly - get really up close and talk in a quiet, normal voice. Don't try and speak over them, but make eye contact and just say quietly and calmly "I hear you, but I would like you to speak in a normal voice" or "I can't understand when you shout, speak normally and I will be able to understand what you're saying"... more often than not, they will calm down and tell you properly. That's certainly what Her Ladyship does now! I also make sure to always listen when she asks me something or tells me something in a normal voice. After all, they're shouting because they feel their message isn't getting across!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 13:25
er... never? Never did as babies either, but then again, I don't really moisturise myself either and all our skin is perfectly fine.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 08:11
I haven't heard of that one! I was a WoW-widow until, in the name of marital harmony, we bought a laptop and another account for me to set up my own avatar... spent a good 2 years playing, virtually every night. Loved it, but what a time sink! Oh, and on that note, have you seen the South Park episode when they get in to WoW? So, so, funny, because it was like a mirror! (well, apart from the fact that we always managed to wrench ourselves away to go to the bathroom!) <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 04/05/2011</em>
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 23:41
a good... ... nah, can't mention it here.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 23:40
Where is Waitrose??? Is it the same Waitrose company as in the UK? Told my husband I read on here some shop at Waitrose and he was so suprised to hear it was in UAE (he lived there 37 years and never realise one had opened). He is a bit of a food snob so is quite excited when we go back he can shop there. it's a franchise, so majority owned by a local company, but uses the Waitrose brand and stocks a good deal of the Waitrose products, although by no means all of them - you'll find waitrose own brand dry good and frozen, but the fresh stuff is sourced/ produced locally and er, some of it would not pass the UK Waitrose's standards (don't get me started on the chicken again!). There's one in Dubai Mall and another in Marina Mall (both in Dubai) - they only opened in the last year or two.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 23:04
fantastic news about your delivery and the fact you got the one you wanted. Phew! I'm interested too in hearing your answers to Deb's questions!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 13:03
I guess I'm an optimistic realist - I love to think the best of people and situations, but also know that life sometimes doesn't work that way.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 12:56
We have breakfast together and then lunch together with whoever's around (DS and I mainly), but the kids have dinner on their own - still with me there, but not eating - because they need to eat at 17h and DH doesn't come home until about 30 minutes before their bedtime. At weekends we try to eat dinner together, but DH and I find we're ravenous in the evening! As for meals, the children have the same range of meals as we do - sometimes they'll have leftovers if I've done a more lengthy recipe the evening before, but most often I cook them something quickly - pasta/rice/couscous plus some kind of veg and/or sauce and some meat or fish. I also have a series of really, really quick meals in case I need to feed them in less than 10 minutes!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 11:23
I think it's just the summer season - my two have started waking before 6h too. DS (22 months) has shifted his nap earlier too, but I just ride with it. Maybe put a book or some toys in her cot last thing at night so she can be occupied for a bit longer in the morning!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 11:20
I know it sounds like teaching granny to suck eggs, but has your friend actually talked to her daughter in an open and honest way and asked her what's bothering her? My DD (3.5yrs) was a shocker for tantrums, really, really shocking and after nearly 2 years of ignoring and not pandering to her wishes (which obviously didn't work), I read an article which said to "ignore the tantrum, not the child"... basically, tantrums are the frustration of not getting your message across, no more, no less. So anyway, when DD kicks off, I calmly ask her what's bothering her and ask her to tell me in words, like a big girl, rather than ignoring her completely and walking away from the screams. I'm amazed at how effective it is. She will often calm right down within a minute and we'll talk about it, properly. I make sure to listen very carefully and tell her that I understand how angry/ sad/ frustrated [whatever'> has made her and then I tell her the reason why I said no, or why we can't do what she wants to... and that satisfies her. It's not "giving in" at all - she still doesn't get what she wanted - but she's told me in an appropriate manner how upset that makes her and I've made sure that I acknowledge her feelings. She feels more in control, and happier and I have avoided 45 minutes of ear-piercing screams. Win-win!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 22:56
I've been "potting" DD ever since last August (she was just coming up to 3yrs old) for the very same reason - wouldn't wear nappies in bed, but couldn't last through. We found that we had to "pot" at around 22h at the start (and she would even then sometimes be wet in the morning), progressing to 23h-23h30 (with not morning wet) and then, last week she started waking up to go to the loo in the night on her own, so we stopped potting her and she's been dry ever since (touch wood)... she wakes up of her own accord in the morning and goes to the loo before coming out of her room. Anyhow, long and short is basically to help her by respecting her wishes - DD regressed when we tried pull-ups because she knew that they were really nappies. Your daughter will get there - maybe after a good few months, but she will. I know it's frustrating, but if you haven't already, get a waterproof under-sheet or some incontinence mats (big padded squares with plastic underneath) to limit the damage. At least with these temperatures you can get sheets washed and dry in a matter of hours.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 22:39
I think it's one of those things where they will learn at some point. Both my two had a good gag reflex but could never bring themselves to waste any food, so would manage to keep it in their mouth, give it a few more chews and swallow it again! Noice! lol ewww.... my 3 yrs old does that sometimes. It's quite comical really, but yes... ewww!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 22:37
Oh my - she was the Dr I would have delivered with, had I not fled this retarded (in childbirth terms) place to have a home birth in the UK. I honestly cannot for the life of me understand how these "professionals" fail to see that our birth experience shapes our relationship with our babies and our recovery. How dare they treat pregnant women like sh*t, belittle them, ridicule and humiliate them and even violate them by cutting when not necessary (making a woman lie of her back and/or with her feet in stirrups apparently increases the "need" for an episiotomy). No, dump her in a heartbeat. If every woman refused to put up with this kind of treatment, then these so-called professionals would have to change their ways or be out of a job, because as sure as h3ll, they wouldn't be able to find work in a more progressive maternity environment. Good luck hun, with your delivery - stick to your guns and don't put up with any nonsense on their part.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 22:22
Thanks Hun. They don't have a good collection at Clark's & the last time I took him for fitting they measured the size wrong. They don't even have all the fits (F, G, H, etc) available :( oh gosh! That's my two stuffed then! lol
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 21:58
I think it's one of those things where they will learn at some point. Both my two had a good gag reflex but could never bring themselves to waste any food, so would manage to keep it in their mouth, give it a few more chews and swallow it again! Noice! lol
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 21:36
Startrite would do - they do in the UK - but they're Jones' shoes and I haven't seen any here. Clarkes' are very, very similar (and come up a bit wider, if that's what your child needs)
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 21:16
Babysitter clubs are usually informal groups of mums who don't get paid for it, but instead do each other favours. You may want to look for a child-minder (properly qualified) that does bank holidays and "emergency" care. I know it's a bit of faff, but look at some of the childminders in the area on this site and see what they can do http://www.childmindersdirectory.co.uk/ ----- sorry, this link seems better: http://www.childcare.co.uk/?gclid=COiZ4LjjyagCFYcc6wodJSV7pQ <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 02/05/2011</em>
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 13:12
well, tbh, SAHMotherhood isn't for everyone. If you're longing for a job after just a month, then you'd probably be happier (and consequently the family would be happier) if you went back to work and got childcare for your son. Your DH should respect you on this. Alternatively, fill your days - meet up with other mums, go to activities, go for walks, go to the park and then do things for your own sanity - a hobby, a course, exercise, all of the above! Not everyone is comfortable leaving their babies with strangers no matter how qualified or unqualified they are. I dont really enjoy being a SAHM but its a sacrifice I make for the wellbeing of my children. They didnt ask to be born. I still think back on my old job everyday and wish I could return but I would never be able to leave my children behind. Everyone is different and you should do what suits you as a person and your household. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and get on with it. Sure... in an ideal world we'd be happy with whatever we do. It's just that the notion of sacrifice can breed resentment and that's a killer for a hitherto happy marriage. Do whatever you do because you want to, not because you "have no choice". We're fortunate to pretty much always have some kind of choice, even if sometimes it's choosing between a rock and a hard place. I loved working too - good days and boring days, just like being a SAHM, which I find helpful to also see as a job. There are good days, bad days, interesting days and mundane ones... sometimes the boss/es drive you wild, other times you can do nothing wrong... with of course the essential networking meetings!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 12:28
And to be honest I don't have a huge amount of faith in my current doc to support me through a very natural, drug free birth. She is very pro c-section and have a very big niggly feeling she will say I have to have a c-section when its too late for me to get a second opinion(like when I'm already in labour and she says something is wrong, we cant really argue with her at that point). This is why I was asking the question so hopefully I will know when I'm in labour so I can try and stay away from the hospital for as long as possible! Don't let her scare you. Or rather, don't let her scare your husband. We're so strong and yet so vulnerable during labour and I do feel that some "professionals" here prey on this and go on to disregard our choices and steam-roll their own opinions over ours, using "danger" to strike fear into our husbands (if they're present) and get them to agree, because they, bless them, are often beside themselves with worry about what we're going through and only want the best for us. It's hugely unethical, imo. Informing ourselves is the key to remaining in control of our birth experience, and part of that is to have a well-informed birth partner.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 12:21
well, tbh, SAHMotherhood isn't for everyone. If you're longing for a job after just a month, then you'd probably be happier (and consequently the family would be happier) if you went back to work and got childcare for your son. Your DH should respect you on this. Alternatively, fill your days - meet up with other mums, go to activities, go for walks, go to the park and then do things for your own sanity - a hobby, a course, exercise, all of the above!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 12:17
I haven't experienced it, but it doesn't surprise me, as in, I'm surprised that an non-UK prescription could be "cashed in" in the UK at all. They've quite possibly closed the loophole, if indeed it'd been shown that people weren't in fact paying privately for the meds and instead just paying the subsidised £7-odd that an NHS prescription costs. I know it's a long shot, but could your DR here write a nice letter to A.N.Other UK Dr, and your DH then take that letter along, pay for a private consultation and ask very nicely if the UK Dr could write out a prescription? <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 02/05/2011</em>
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 10:59
birth is so interesting looking back on it, i get the warm fuzzies, even though i didnt feel that way, soo cool HAK, i went back to the states to have a home birth too, i love to hear stories, and meet moms who went through that wonderful experience... I got the warm fuzzies even whilst in labour, but I'm just strange that way. I was just so excited! Novice - never heard anyone explain it that way, but then again, everyone is different - we work differently and experience things differently. I can't really remember the first phase contractions, apart from the fact they were all in my tummy - no back or leg pain, so it was very clear what was happening. I vaguely remember my hips aching too, probably as they were widening, but I'd been suffering from hip pain anyway - labour itself wasn't a patch on that! My waters only broke (naturally) on the second to last push with my son, so most of the pushing literally felt as if I was pushing all my innards out - I got DH to support the bottom on my bump because I was worried it actually would!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 17:48
NO, I went back to the UK for my home-birth - they're pretty much illegal here, sadly. I had my first sweep at 40+2 (I think) and my second at 40+8... I am absolutely certain that here in Dubai, they would have never let me go overdue and would have been telling me that I was to have a worryingly big baby at 37 weeks!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 17:37
or get some coloured scarves and pin/sew them corner to corner over her shoulders so that one goes down the front and the other down the back, then get a long bit of gold braid and wrap several times round her waist, pulling some of the scarf up... or you could do the pillowcase tunic and use one floaty scarf pinned corner to corner with the brooch over her shoulder, so the scarf is like a floaty sash...
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 16:33
for me, 1st time around, it was when my waters broke and then noticeable waves of contractions happened afterwards. 2nd time around, I felt the drop - very weird! I had just had a sweep and was walking out of the hospital when - oops, yup, not going to walk any further, lest he drop out! Got home and the contractions started (I was having a home birth, hence why I was heading *away* from the hospital!)
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 12:30
Well, both my two have G-H width feet (the widest Clarkes fit!) so they only fit certain styles of Clarkes shoes or Crocs. They're barefoot around the house and then here they wear Crocs because a fully-supportive, closed shoe is just too hot. Back in the UK they always wear Clarkes. Hi HK. Do you know what would be the equivalent Clark size for EU size 26? I am trying to order online so someone can bring it over for me but don't understand the size. TIA. 8.5, it would seem... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_size
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 12:27
it's pretty normal, but I would suggest that if you don't know why you're on a hormone supplement, then inform yourself and speak to your doctor about it! It's a very common thing to do in the States but unheard of in the UK (which imo is far more progressive regarding pregnancy and childbirth)
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 12:25
I'm a great advocate of feeding on demand - don't forget that milk is not only food but also drink. I sometimes wake up randomly at night and decide I'm a bit thirsty so trundle off and get something - not on schedule! [shock horror'> Actually, I quite fancy a cuppa now, but only had my last 45 minutes ago... should I wait another 3h15 or actually listen to my body telling me I'm thirsty? I also think we all get caught up in the fear of Baaaad Habits (I did) and in the fear of bringing up a "comfort-feeder", "snacker", "whatever", lose sight of the fact that they're babies and babies either want to eat, sleep or be loved. Sure, the lines can sometimes get blurred, but there's no habit that can't be broken. As for the solids, it's all about reading what your baby needs and is comfortable with. I think I introduced a new meal every week - so a week doing dinner, then the following week breakfast and dinner and then the third doing breakfast, lunch and dinner. I wouldn't say it's The Way - just my way, that worked for me and my children. I'm an impatient person really and just wanted to get on with it! lol
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 12:15
Dr Nicholas & Asp has a lovely children's dentist (woman) at their Marina branch too. Very gentle, smiling and understanding. I think it's so important to get off to the right start with something so important. I have a lovely dentist there too, but he told me that he wasn't very comfortable dealing with children (although he would do so brilliantly) simply due to the added, er, psychological aspects! If you dentist was holding your DD down and forcing her, then woah - no wonder she didn't like it!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 09:05
Well, both my two have G-H width feet (the widest Clarkes fit!) so they only fit certain styles of Clarkes shoes or Crocs. They're barefoot around the house and then here they wear Crocs because a fully-supportive, closed shoe is just too hot. Back in the UK they always wear Clarkes.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 08:58
The apple never falls far from the tree! ;) Oh dear :\: It took me 20+ years to outgrow my temper tantrums and that only because i met my DH who had a very calming effect on me! I wonder at what age i can legally marry DD off ;) Well, at least you managed to outgrow them! ;) Both DH and I already feel a bit sorry for whoever DD chooses - he'd better be calm, no-nonsense and patient, but also quick-witted and razor-sharp to keep up with her! Anything short of that and she'll walk all over him!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 08:42
You're not doing anything wrong - quite the contrary in fact! You've done really well, got a nice bedtime routine and although it may not feel like it, her waking is pretty normal - DD slept through (without a dream-feed or waking at all) at 9 months and my son at 11 months. Don't believe the formula hype of making babies sleep better - there's no evidence it does. Also, a lot of people's interpretations of what constitutes "sleeping through the night" varies enormously. I've heard a good number of mums proudly announce that their baby slept through from 2 weeks old, only to then add that they only woke for 2 feeds. That ain't sleeping through, then, is it?! lol However, I do have a suggestion, since your baby is 6 months old - introduce more solid meals. It may help... it may not. Both my 2 were on 3 meals a day at 6 months, with a pudding after lunch and dinner. DD cut down her night feeds to only one at around about the same time and DS... didn't. He was still on 2h-4h-6h until he turned 11 months, at which point he dropped them all and slept through! I hope this helps.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 30 April 2011 - 15:19
on a 3-bed semi, count £100 a month for CT (don't forget to ask for the 25% discount as you will be the sole adult), count £100 for all utilities (gas, elec, water (we have a water meter, not rates) and phone/internet), then count £75 a week for food (this is for me and 2 children, shopping at Tescos and getting it delivered, but also including the occasional item of clothing and stocking up to take back to Dubai) Then of course you have clothes, shoes, childcare (count £4-5.50/h for a childminder), transport (car tax is about £190/yr now), petrol is say £60/tank... TV license is £12 a month... then the usual insurance and stuff which would probably come to about £600/yr (car, contents and building) without anything out of the ordinary. Of if you are renting, you won't need buildings cover, but then there's the rent and deposit.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 30 April 2011 - 14:32
Over-the-counter self-dosing paracetamol and/or Ibuprofen (of any brand) are not recommended for any baby under 2 months old. This is due to the fact that it's of the utmost importance to get the exact dose when they are tiny, and few parents have the knowledge or facilities to do so.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 11:43
So, when William becomes Prince of Wales, will Catherine become Princess of Wales? And will she be titled Queen when he's King? Or are there no set rules? I get confused between the Duke of Edinburgh (not King?) and Queen Consort, Queen Mother etc. etc. Might have to go and google... She will (to both). She may also be known as Princess Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, just as becoming a Duke doesn't demote Prince William The Duke of Edinburgh's title is something to do with reinforcing the fact that it's the Queen who's the monarch - the title "King" seems to trump "Queen", so it was more for clarification. They'va apparently changed the rule to allow the first-born, regardless of gender to inherit the throne. Up until now it's bee first-born son or if there are no sons, they then work their way through the daughters... rather old-fashioned, so time to be changed.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 11:15
oo, nice!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 10:50
very excited here! We're off out and I've gone as far as to iron my dress! Really looking forward to it!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 09:47
Learning as I go here, so we have the number of cheques under control, getting there with the increase, but he has said that the next contract will state Non-Renewable. I am assuming that he can do that, but does he have to state Non-Renewable and a reason or can he just leave it at Non-Renewable? Don't want to get caught signing something that we don't have to.... thanx we asked to have "Non Renewable" in our second-to-last contract as a carrot to get the LL to agree to a far lower rent. Needless to say, when the contract was up, rents had dropped further, so it worked well for both of us and we drew up a new contract, this time using fewer cheques as a carrot to get a low rent. You LL is obviously accepting to keep the rent without the increase, but trying to hedge his bets and won't be tied in to more than 1 year with what he considers to be the low rent. So, it doesn't really matter, but, as I said earlier, treat the property as it is - rented. Don't go investing loads and loads of your own cash into it unless you're happy to walk away from that sum. If it's not up to standard, either walk away or get the LL to do something. <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 29/04/2011</em>
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 09:27
I agree with shelly - start with simple stuff. Avocado is quite complex really. There's nothing in any of those fruit and veg that are really likely to create a reaction - and he's 6 months old, so less likely to react. It could just be that he's learning how to digest or could be something completely unrelated. But, as I said earlier, I really doubt that one small teaspoon of veg per day is going to challenge his tummy in any way at all.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 09:22
Lucy - I totally get where you're coming from, but at this stage, you really don't need the stress of moving. Most OB/Gyns are variations on the same theme and hospitals here are to make money, and the more they bill your for, the happier they are. The trick is to be firm and just say no. Inform yourself and your DH as to what you need and what you don't, and be firm. I know it shouldn't be this way, but it sadly is. Alternatively, hire a doula. I haven't used one, but they will stand up for you and be the filter between you and the hospital staff. They are the closest thing to a UK-trained midwife you'll find here, I think! Good luck!
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 09:17
back in the day of 1 cheque and massive rents, our LL, bless his honesty, told us that he couldn't reimburse us anything because the money was "all gone". I think he was actually a bit embarrassed that he'd actually been caught spending money that he hadn't actually strictly speaking earned yet.
Hello.Again.Kitty
1861
Posts
EW EXPERT
Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 20:45
Thanks for the tips H.A.K - will give it a go when it next happens! Am hoping there will not be a next time, however I am well aware of DD's little temper (even her Pediatrician has pointed it out to me) so will need to nip it in the bud asap! The apple never falls far from the tree! ;) My DD has my character, for better or for worse and it's sometimes like looking in a mirror and DH finds it hilarious to point out (froma safe distance) the similarities between DD's tantrums and my er... tantrums. [looks sheepish'> All the more reason to teach them that they *can* control their tempers!
 
 
UAE Family Law 2026 | Divorce, Custody & Personal Status Guide for Expat Residents

Divorce in Dubai Explained: A 2026 Guide to UAE Family Law, Custody and Your Rights

Best music schools for kids in Dubai | Aureus Academy UAE

The Case for Music: Why Dubai’s Expat Mums Are Choosing Aureus

The Legal Framework of Real Estate in Dubai | Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

The Legal Framework of Real Estate in Dubai

Top Online Schools in the UAE for Kids and Teenagers: CambriLearn

Why Expat Families in the UAE Are Choosing Online School Over Traditional Classrooms

How to get a divorce in Dubai as an expat resident

Marital Breakdown & Divorce: A Guide for Expat Mums Living in Dubai and Across the UAE

10 Essential Steps to Secure Your Child’s Educational Future

The Education Plan Every Expat Parent Wishes They’d Started Sooner

Kisari Kids - Awareness Parenting Coach Eva Szorad Interview

Getting Kids to Cooperate Without Punishment or Rewards - Aware Parenting with Eva from Kisari.Kids

UAE Emirati Lawyer Awatif Khouri in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Meet the Emirati Woman Breaking Grounds in UAE Law: Awatif Khouri

Top online British and US High Schools in the UAE: CambriLearn

Back-to-School, Reimagined: How UAE Families Are Choosing a Smarter Start to the School Year

Top 5 UK curriculum online schools for expat families and kids abroad

Top 5 Online Schools For Expat Families in the Middle East

How expats in Germany can get German pension refund

Bye Bye Germany - Hello German Pension Refund?

Mashreq NEO NXT Account | Why Kids and Teens Need Financial Education

Why Teens Need Real-World Financial Education?

International university transition tips

How to Make the Transition to University Life Easier

How to apply for Germany VBL Pension Refund as an expatriate | Germany Pension Refund

Bye Bye German Public Service Job - Hello VBL Pension Refund

Tourist SIM cards in Dubai guide

Tourist SIM Cards in Dubai: Where to Get One and Package Prices

World's most expensive cities to live in 2024

These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities To Live in 2024

Dubai ranked as one of the best cities to work in 2024

Dubai Ranked Among Top 5 Cities in the World to Work In

What are the signs that your online date is a fraud

8 Warning Signs Your Online Date is a Scammer

10 Expat Experiences You Should Check Off Before Repatriation

10 Expat Experiences You Should Check Off Before Leaving For Good

Best and Worst Countries to Get Started Abroad for New Expats

Best and Worst Countries for New Expats to Get Started Abroad

Under the Mango Tree by Robyn Fok | Expat Books

Expat Author Robyn Fok's 'Under the Mango Tree' Deals With Pet Grief & Loss

Expat Wife, Happy Life: Interview With Expat Author Florence Reisch

(Images: Supplied)

Expat Interview: Meet Florence Reisch, Author of 'Expat Wife, Happy Life!'

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: A Tribute by UAE Expats

Remembering an Extraordinary Woman: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

10 reasons why expat women love the UAE

10 Reasons Why the UAE is a Popular Choice for Expat Women

6 Common Fears of Moving Abroad By Yourself and How to Overcome Them

Moving to the UAE Alone: 6 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them

Ultimate Babyshop Baby and Toddler Travel Packing List

These Baby Travel Essentials Are Must-Haves For Your Next Family Getaway

Requirements to apply for a UAE Golden Visa

How Do I Obtain a UAE Golden Visa? Requirements, Eligibility, and Process Explained

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Opening a bank account in the UAE

A Newcomer to the UAE? What to Consider When Choosing a Bank for Opening an Account

Culture shock in the United Arab Emirates for expats

14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real