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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 12:26
Oh for godsake get off your high horses. I have paid my National Insurance's worked since i was sixteen, and i and a british citizen, we still fill out a tax form every year. We live here because of my husbands job. It is not as am entering he UK illegally. MY Children were born in the UK and should still be entiled to education in the UK when the time comes to go back to UK. When i go back to UK i will be paying taxes again. and the thread is about UNI not my tax situation. Exactly. Universities are registered charities anyway and are not paid for by our taxes. It's just the funding of individual students that changes. Besides, in this day and age, if you don't ask, you don't get. If there are loopholes in a system, it's up to the government to tighten them, not for me to be the only mug not taking up the offer.
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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 11:02
Hi thanks for the Info, will copy and paste that info. as of Taxes meant Council Tax not Incme Tax. That's not really "Taxes" with a capital T though, is it?! ;) As for the Uni, just put your UK address under "Home Address" and make sure you're either there or have someone who can forward any mail. Just don't apply for any grants or whatever's going at the moment, or they will look into your finances a bit more closely.
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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 13:36
Why would you think I would want "freebies"? I would be paying school fees, rent, etc etc. Just prefer not to go the boarding school route..... Thanks for the other information. Who wouldn't want freebies?! Gosh, I love freebies! Schooling is free over there, unless you want to go private, medical is too and once you're in the system, there are some other benefits that you get as a matter of course. Your case is a bit particular because, even though you're a British Citizen, you haven't lived there, so I was just pointing out that actually, being a British Citizen doesn't necessarily let you benefit from everything on offer... for example, back in the day, I wasn't allowed a University grant because I hadn't been a UK resident for the previous 3 years. ... and also, if you were not earning and your husband was permanently resident abroad, strictly speaking, you would be counted as a single mum on no income with all that entails. Not right, not wrong, but just saying. <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 22/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 13:22
could it just be that he's trying to get your attention and upping the volume the more you ignore him?
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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 13:20
My friend is in the UK right now and is having trouble finding Calpol. What are some popular stores she could try? Thanks! Boots, Asda, Tescos, Co-op, Sainsbury's, Waitrose (often have a little Chemist's corner), local Chemists (any and all), Morrison's...
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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 13:17
Firstly, just being a British Citizen doesn't necessarily get you all the lovely freebies the UK has to offer - especially if you have never lived there. You will need to prove that you intend to live in the UK permanently in order to convince the Powers That Be and the fact your husband would remain abroad working and you'd travel back and forth very often wouldn't necessarily work in your favour... saying that, they could just not even question it and you'll be fine! As for tax, I can't see why or how they could get at your husband's income, although They are talking about wanting to tax expats who keep strong ties in the UK, namely family, house, etc... The [url=http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm'>DirectGov[/url'> website has almost all the information you could hope to find on it, but it would probably be worth getting in touch with a tax specialist and also the Citizen's Advice Bureau to clarify what your entitlement is.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 22:47
to be completely honest with you, it's not 1 spoonful a day that's going to keep proper teething pain at bay, so you may as well not give him any. I generally save the Calpol for when the tooth is piercing through (and lay on the Bonjella too!) or if they've got a fever or are very obviously uncomfortable (scrabbling at mouth or ears, crying inconsolably, etc...)... it makes me sound like a heartless mummy! lol! You can also try other soothing things, like a teething ring, a raw carrot to chew on or some cucumber sticks. My son literally spent 4 months dribbling with rosy cheeks before his first tooth emerging - had I given him Calpol for the duration, I should have taken out shares!
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 22:33
He also started to climb & act like a normal toddler few days back. He was soo laid back & lazy & used to spend hours reading books & taking lay-ins intread of playing. Now he doesnt stop moving, jumping & playing. But he's an early talker & he started to talk using proper words at 8 months. Now he talks in sentences in English & Arabic & he can recognise few letters & numbers. Babies are different hun xx edited by wickedangel_78 on 21/04/2011 That's really interesting, actually. I've heard that babies can't develop motor skills and for want of a better word "intellectual" skills at the same time - they alternate them. So yes, WA, your son was obvious concentrating on his language rather than his motor skills! I have to say, also, that DS is far more careful and coordinated than his sister, even if he hardly says a word, whereas she can rattle off 16 to teh dozen, but is like a bull in a china shop when it comes to anything physical! Anyhow, a link to my favourite site - and its [url=http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/development/milestones7to12months/'>milestone chart[/url'> which is lovely because it gives you what "most/ half of/ a few children can do" <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 21/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 22:26
One of my friend's sons has/had night terrors from about 9 months on, and honestly, if she didn't hold him, he would do himself some damage. As it was, during these terrors he would thrash about, scream, shout out and bite and if he was properly living his nightmare. A horrible experience and very, very upsetting for his mum. However, when he woke, he remembered nothing of it. Apparently, for night terrors, one way to help avoid them is to gentle half wake the child about 15 minutes before they usually start - it's invariably at about the same time at night because it's due to their sleep pattern, so half-waking them gently just nudges them out of the deep dream sleep. You could try waking your child earlier and see if that helps, but I think during the day, it's probably not a night terror. I know my DD screams, cries and shouts if you have the misfortune to wake her from a day-time nap! <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 21/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 22:21
Well i thought he was ready for solids so tried with some avocado but he wasnt interested.will try banana to morrow. With dreamfeed do i just put him to the breast b4 i go to sleep? Wake him up? they're both quite strong flavours for a first taste of food... maybe actually try the baby rice made up with some of your expressed milk? Personally, I would feed whenever they wake, but that's just me - I did this with both of my two (no dream feed, just feeding when they woke and asked for it) and was confident that it wasn't a comfort thing. When they did wake at night, I never switched the lights on or changed them or spoke/sang to them - night feeds are about business, not pleasure! lol Lastly, "hungry baby" formulas (or indeed any formula) are not proven to make the baby sleep for longer.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 22:12
ooo - my first ever message to just me! [blush'> and a big shout out to all you nosey parkers! lol you have mail, BDC... in about 2 minutes.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 19:10
DD would never settle for a day-time nap in her cot (despite being absolutely great self-settling at night) and would only settle with movement... DS on the other hand will be out like a light (within 2 minutes) if I put him in his cot at the right time, but will resist until he literally conks out if we're out and about. The big thing is "does it bother you?" Day-time naps will eventually drop and by the age of 2 or 3, they won't be having any regular day-time naps. As long as you're not having trouble at night, and day-time is kind of fine, then it shouldn't really matter.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 15:54
I'd say to pay the extra and have a direct flight if at all possible. The extra pennies in savings aren't worth having to deal with a bored toddler for the extra hours! Even if they're on their best behaviour, it's seriously knackering!
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 15:20
I really like Ewaan at the Old Palace. You can book a "private dining area" which is a large alcove. It's very atmospheric in there - Arabic with a Moroccan feel. Wouldn't say it's a "fun atmosphere", but if you've got a lot of catching up to do, it's very pleasant and the food is scrummy... and it's in the Fine Dining Entertainer! lol
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 15:12
yup, DD never crawled until about 2 weeks before she took her first steps. DS was crawling and cruising really early but only decided to walk for himself at 15 months. DD was stringing words together at 15 months, DS isn't really even saying one at nearly 2 years old. DD had her full set of teeth by about 18 months, DS still has 6 and a half to go at 22 months... I have a friend whose son crawled and rolled all over the place, but didn't show any interest in walking... at all... until he was nearly 2, at which point, he stood up, ran and kicked a football across the room! They're all so different and do things in different ways... their own way. Believe me, by the time they're 3, they'll all have reached the same point. However, if your son can't stay sitting up when plomped on the floor in a sitting position, or if he has trouble holding his head up, then take him to see a Paediatrician.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 09:40
I feel like roadkill. . Ahhhh *sighs*.... those were the days...... Hang in there, it gets better..hugs. ach, I feel like roadkill too... but it is self-inflicted! lol Kids still got up at 6h.
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 19:12
the short answer is "no" - iCandy stuff isn't stocked here. However, instead of a parasol, I used to use one of these [url=http://www.protectabub.co.uk/protect%20a%20bub%20compact%20sunshade.html'>protect-a-bub shades[/url'> and it was fantastic. I now use one of the all-encompassing ones (have changed buggy) because they're also great for if it's dusty or sand-stormy out. Sorry to intrupt, but his looks fab! Where are they sold? And do they fit on any pram/buggy? They are fab and can fit any buggy... and you can pull them about to get more or less shade too. Unfortunately, I got mine from the UK and have sold it on, but you could try Boots here (although they're lame in comparison to the UK).
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 15:15
there's a huge oversupply of accommodation here - just looking out the window here in the Marina, I can see several hundred units that will come on the market in the next year, adding to that oversupply. Add to that the dubious build-quality and the property laws here that are in their infancy, I would steer clear of Dubai.
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 15:06
Add Mum thinking I'm the worst mother in the world for letting him cry, waling around sighing, and I'm about ready to leave too. Ask her what she'd do and try that (or get her to try it!)... can do no harm and at least would stop the tuts and sighs. Never judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes and all that! I really, really think it's just their natural body clocks adjusting to the brighter, hotter weather. Both my two are up by 6h30-7h these days, instead of 7h-7h30. They haven't both got beyond 8h in, er... never, actually.
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 14:49
as for the nose i'm tempted to put mustard on his finger ;-) either that or Vicks! Seriously though, yes it's not socially acceptable, but a habit like that is difficult to break. I'm having to deal with a fascination for bottoms at the moment. Meh. As for name calling, I come down on it really hard and it's a bit of a Do Not Pass Go moment - all fun stops and I tell her it's not acceptable and that she has to say sorry straight away. Fortunately DD doesn't seem so inclined at the moment. I also encourage her to express herself clearly and correctly... so if DS is mucking around being funny, DD has been known to say "Stupid [DS'>!" and laugh, so I go through the above and add "he's not "stupid" he's being funny, so you can say "Funny DS" or "Silly DS""
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 12:02
im nervous to stop because she is still bfeeding 5-6 times a day.. but she has developed several bad habits like feed to sleep, not drinking enough water, milk or eating much solids.. she is a picky eater and i try my best to get food into her.. so im thinking of just stop bfeeding to get her more interested in food. just to add she is v underweight, 6.5 kg at 13 months. so she definitely need more calories. since she's very underweight and has a few habits you need to crack, I would seriously consider putting all them on a better course first. Your milk has lots of calories in it, and if she's considered underweight and isn't getting much from other food, then you need to keep it up, I'm afraid. Taking the tough love approach would be fine if she was a bigger girl, but eating is a learning process and not something you can just drop them into with a sink-or-swim attitude - mainly because you don't want to see them sink! To give you an idea, both my two were 10-12kg when I stopped nursing them, so there was a bit of room for adjustment! Tackle the eating and drinking first. Offer her cow's milk or water with her meals and don't offer her your milk first. Go for high calorie, healthy foods - cook in butter, do cheese sauces, yoghurts, avocado, smoked salmon etc... Lots of interesting things - even some that you may not think she'll like... you just never know. Encourage her to drink with her meal, then give her a healthy pudding (regardless of if she's eaten her main) and then let her play for a bit before giving her some of your milk if you want to... just try to disassociate your milk with meal time. Also, try to eat with her to show her the way. You are completely in control of this process though. You need to balance what you want to achieve with what's healthiest for her in this point of time. My gut feel is to go really slowly and help her to help herself before stopping breastfeeding. I think you're probably looking at another few months of bf, in all honesty.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 22:51
for cooking with, it is fine - it's just that it's not brilliant as their primary milk source. I used cows milk for things like porridge from when the children were just starting to be weaned... couldn't somehow bring myself to cook with my own milk!
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 22:49
If it's for medical reasons, then the usual 12 week deadline can be extended (up to 20, I think)... although I wouldn't wish it on anyone. :(
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 20:20
it's normal! Just let nature take its course - just think, his body hasn't had much fibre at all and now, especially if he's eating a lot (and it's probably fruit and veg, no?), and so is getting used to it. 2 days? Don't worry... really, don't. In fact, I can't help feeling that the last thing his body needs, just as it's learning to digest stuff properly is a forced purge! <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 18/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 19:54
you could gradually cut down the number of feeds so that your body and your baby get used to not having as much of your milk, until it gets to a point where you just go from a single feed to none. Or you could just stop (depending on how many feeds you give her currently and ride out the emotion. It very much depends on you, your body and your baby/toddler. With DD, she kind of self-weaned at 11.5 months, but she'd spent the last 6 weeks cutting down her feeds, so that in the end we were just doing mornings, but my supply had dropped, so she was topping up with cow's milk afterwards. One day I just skipped it completely and she didn't blink. With DS, he wasn't at all interested in any other milk (didn't try formula, but didn't want to), so although I had a feeling the 2 remaining feeds were just out of habit, I didn't want to stop and leave him in the lurch, so to speak, so I waited until he was 13 months old and one day, just stopped. He hardly blinked either, but still wouldn't take any cow's milk. I kept offering it though and he grew to like it. I have to say though, that by stopping suddenly, even though I didn't have any engorgement issues, I really felt sad that I had chosen to end it and felt that it would have been so much nicer to finish by mutual agreement, like I had with DD. I spent probably 2-3 weeks a step away from putting him back on!
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 17:59
[url=http://www.thesleepstore.co.nz/Sleep+Information/Newborn+Sleep+and+Settling+information/How+much+bedding+should+my+baby+have.html'>random guidelines plucked from the Internets[/url'> <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 18/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 17:53
if there is a medical reason for it, then I think drs here are allowed to perform it. Your friend should see her Dr who will confirm that she is in mortal danger due to the pregnancy and take it from there. If on the other hand the threat to the life of the mother is verbal, and there is no actual medical emergency, then her best bet would be to go abroad for the procedure, as voluntary termination is very, very illegal here. Some may advise taking a concoction of contraceptive pills to do the job, but I would strongly advise against that. Far better for her to get to a safe place and have it done under medical supervision. Best of luck to her, regardless.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 13:00
Epidural is fantastic but if you are brave you can go au naturale.....just have the epidural on standby! Lol! There's nothing brave about it though... you do what you need to do on the day, that's it. No more, no less.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 12:35
We've got our A/C set to 24 and the kids sleep in light short-sleeved PJ t-shirts and shorts... sometimes not even that. DS will kick off any kind of sheet if we try to put one over him, but DD will keep it on... generally. Just make sure they're not int he direct line of the cool draft from the AC and let them sleep in pretty much the same level of clothing as you do. It's far better to be cool than too hot.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 12:32
why don't you just phone then and ask them directly? I'm sure they'd be happy to answer all your questions.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 23:30
Off to Sainsbury's then :) Thanks. just check out the prices on mysupermarket.com and go to whichever suits more... and don't forget your points-mean-prizes cards!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 23:28
Agree with the replies below on not starting bad habits your bub will soon assosiate with sleep. But I have got SO much use out of my comfy feeding chair (which BTW is a cheapy from IKEA;-) ) Some nights...especially during growth spurts, I'd feed baby, fall asleep burping baby, wake up and feed baby again and so on...until morning. I know it's a no-no, but I've done it with both my boys, not by choice but for sheer exhaustion. I got that one and did that too! It's a really nice nursing chair if you throw a couple of blankets over the arms - just enough recline and bounce to help you get up again... and yes, I have on occasion nodded off in it (during the dreaded 1h-2h feed).
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 19:56
Cash potential perhaps? exactly! The few that have bothered to organise events are completely sold out at 450 a head!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 19:25
B*gger indeed :(. Add the pre-eclampsia and I'll be on first-name terms with them in no time! I think I need to take a letter from my doctor here explaining it all so they know what she wants them to do. Hopefully that'll count as a referral! Oh yeah, I forgot you'd had pre-enclampsia... they'd be really hot on your tail in the UK in that case. With a complication-free second and subsequent pg, they only really want to see you every 4-6 weeks!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 19:20
I've just spent the afternoon phoning around hotels here trying to find out who's doing what for the Royal Wedding HK - Hello. I'd like to know if you've got any special event planned for the British Royal Wedding on the 29th April? Hotel 1 - Event maam? HK - Yes. The Royal Wedding. Some hotels are having a brunch or high tea or something. Hotel 1 - Yes maam. What is your email? HK - er [puzzled'> xxxxx@xxxxx Hotel 1 - and your contact number maam? HK - Hmmm 05xxxxxx Hotel 1 - I will email you all the details maam and call you back straight away. Hotel sends through their Wedding Reception blurb... /sigh HK- Hello. I'd like to know if you've got any special event planned for the British Royal Wedding on the 29th April? Hotel 2- Yes maam. I'll transfer you to our restaurant. HK - [repeats'> Hotel 2 - Yes maam. We are doing a brunch... HK - Fantastic. So you also have live coverage of the wedding? Hotel 2 - No maam... HK - So your brunch has nothing to do with the Royal Wedding? Hotel 2 - No maam. We also have high tea! HK - Ok, do you have live coverage of the wedding with the High Tea? Hetel 2 - No maam HK - Ok, so you have nothing special planned for the Royal Wedding... Hotel 2 - No maaammmm... /sigh HK - Hello. I'd like to know if you've got any special event planned for the British Royal Wedding on the 29th April? Hotel 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Sorry maaaaaam, we have no information about that right now. HK - you realise it's only 2 weeks away? Hotels - Yes Maaaam. Maybe we decide later in week. HK - riiiight... OK, so either you're really rubbish at forward planning (a bit like me, obviously!), or, well, you're just rubbish! <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 17/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 16:54
don't consider it for baby - consider it for you, at around 2am, feeding bubs. A rocking chair is lovely, but a comfy chair is all you really need. Most definitely don't already consider it a tool for getting your baby to sleep - you aim should be teaching your baby how to get to sleep on its own - theory being a wonderful thing!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 16:52
hoover up anything and everything going from Tescos, Asda and Sainsbury's! The supermarkets actually have really nice children's clothes, from basics to outfits, shoes and swimsuits, all at a fraction of the price of High Street Shops. I also stocked up on cheapie wet wipes for the table, sun cream (special offer), and even the shampoo and stuff if you have space. Definitely sugar-free Calpol (or whatever you use), teething gel, teething powder, children's plasters... sunhats... everything.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 16:45
Pampered Pets by the Yacht Club and Desire right next door for all your beauty needs (apart from the highlights - I wouldn't know). They've got a deal on at the moment where you buy 10 mani/pedis for 900, reduced from 1200. Always had good service there.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 16:38
martial arts - any one of them, but Kung Fu is fantastic (my brother does it) and T'ai Chi, but tbh, I think that he'd get a ribbing for T'ai chi and far more awesomeness points for doing Kung Fu. You don't need to be big or strong to do martial arts and it gives great exercise.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 12:53
well, keep a stock of wet-wipes and a change of clothes on hand, because when it comes, it'll be a big one! Seriously though, unless she's showing obvious discomfort and straining with nothing coming out, then don't worry too much and let nature take its course... because it will, one way or the other!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 12:51
some kind of theatre or dance is often good for bringing out a child's self-confidence... or maybe a martial art. Not everyone is born to be a good public speaker, but that won't stop them being successful and respected. It's ok to be shy, as long as it doesn't impinge on their enjoyment of life.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 12:21
There are some really nice ones dotted all over really. The Jebel Ali end is slightly cheaper and any of the ones on the SZR side are great for coming off SZR. I'm near to the JLT metro stop (3 mins walk) and there's a bus stop even closer. DH is onto SZR in 2 minutes and there are so many facilities open or opening... mainly supermarkets and yet more beauty salons, but there are als restaurants and cafes and a new hotel is opening next month (been "next month" for the past 2) so more dining options and maybe even a bar! Marina Mall is about 5 mins drive or 15 mins walk.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 11:33
Timeshare things were all the rage in the UK about 20 years ago but went out of favour as people discovered they were an exceptionally expensive way of booking a holiday and not worth the sales pitch and on-going faff. It really does depend on what's in the fine print and these companies are very, very good at getting people to sign up without going through "minor details". If I were you, read all your contractual documents very, very carefully. If you were contractually obliged to pay the maintenance, and you didn't (the reason doesn't really matter), then you, I'm afraid, are in breach of contract and you *may* not be able to claim any of your money back. I know it's a harsh thing to say, but if you sign up for stuff and sign up to hand over lots of money, then you have to make sure it's worthwhile and that you have get-out clauses in place... if you didn't do either of those things, well... you're now learning it the hard way. You could also try to contact Consumer Rights people here on the basis that the contract wasn't fully explained to you at the start (ie missold). I don't think you can look to a refund of sorts, as you would in a normal holiday let set-up because the contract you entered into is far more complicated than that.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:38
to be honest, I think it's just the sun coming up earlier - both my two are the same. I have no idea what time DD came in to our room this morning, but it was early... very early. DS was up and about by 7h too. I reckon DD was up at 6h (DH stuck the Playstation on for her! lol Toddler bliss!) I remember many a time in June/July when I was back in the UK DD would get up before even CBeebies came on, and that's at 6h! You could try black-out blinds if you think his room may be too bright!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:34
I have a history of insulin resistance pre-pregnancy and impaired glucose tolerance during pregnancy:(. urgh, b*gger! Make sure you tell the midwives about it (no brainer) - they might want to see you more often.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:03
I think I did mine about a month before my due date, and even then didn't have a few essentials, which got DH running to the 24h supermarket in the middle of the night! Second time around, bless him, DS hardly got anything new! Personally, I wouldn't stock up on stuff for every eventuality (you're likely to waste a lot of money that way) and play it by ear once bubs is here. I bought bottles, steriliser, etc and never used them. I also never needed a nursing pillow... I guess some women who stock up on all the nursing stuff, then find it doesn't work out for them and switch to bottles. People will give you clothes and toys - it's standard new baby presents, so just buy the minimum. Some people also like to have a Baby List, where friends and family can buy specific items as gifts, so if you choose wisely (and have loads of friends and family) you may not need to buy anything! Don't be too proud to not accept hand-me-downs. They are a godsend really, and with very small babies, will hardly be worn. Buy a souvenir outfit or two (the one you take bubs home in, for example) and a keepsake box. Also, I found I got most mileage out of the 0-3, 6-9 and 12-18 month stuff. We skipped "newborn" size completely with 2 newborns just shy of 4kg! Socks, hats and mittens (unless your baby develops excema) are a waste of time, imo. You should be dressing your baby in either the same or 1 layer more as you do, so unless you're off outside in this weather wrapped in a long-sleeved, long legged outfit with socks, hat and a blanket wrapped round for good measure, then your baby really doesn't need to. There is absolutely no risk of bubs being too cold even when the A/C is set to 20 degrees!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 09:24
:(. Do you think they'll find another agent? I guess it's better to buy a brand I can get fixed here, as I just found out with the iCandy! you don't need to fix P&Ts - they're pretty much indestructible! Besides, you can get all the spare parts over the internet, yourself, and change anything. We recently put a new handlebar on ours and a new foot well.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 09:20
My friend has been sent an invoice for GBP7,000 for her maternity care. I'm not sure yet if her DH's insurance is going to pay but I'll keep you posted. My sister spoke to our local GP surgery and I can register temporarily there when I go home in the summer, and see the midwife on a pay-per-visit basis. Luckily I'll now be here for the anomaly scan but I'll be in the UK for the 28-week GTT test, so I can either go to the local general hospital or a private hospital in Bristol for that. I'll have to pay and claim for both the midwife and the GTT testing. Hope this helps and I'll update when I hear if the insurance are paying the 7k. The UK doesn't do teh GTT test as routine - if your urine samples are showing signs or you've got a history of diabetes in your family, then they will, but not as a routine. I haven't needed it either time.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 09:18
ok, here are some numbers for them! 043494177 043494366 0561013783 0555411510 Just be clear about what you need and what your expectations are!
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 18:54
I use MCS who charge 30aed/h and they are really good, imo. Almost always on time and if they're late, they let me know. I just leave the key at my reception if I'm going to be out and on occasion I've checked what time the cleaner left and she's always done her hours.
 
 
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