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Latest post on 01 March 2016 - 08:26
hi couch potato, we discussed the white option but his enamel 'content' is so low that it is not an option for us unfortunately. you are right about him being used to work done. let me tell you - if i can ever recommend a pediatric dentist it'll be dr chantal kengo. she is amazing. with her DS is talkative, responds to her questions, shows her where he has an ouchy, opens wide without having to ask twice. she has a way with kids second to none. lovely lovely woman
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Latest post on 29 February 2016 - 16:07
thank you nobbles, that made me feel better. he saw a picture of richard kiel (jaws from 007 - remember him?) and was so impressed with the silver teeth! i read on another forum that one mum's boy told everyone his silver caps were robot teeth and he loved sticking magnets on them (safely, of course). so there are definitely a lighter side to it all. i am more concerned about it than anyone else. thank you for your kind post.
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Latest post on 29 February 2016 - 13:59
thanks ladies. apparently the porcelein caps are too hard on the opposing teeth which means they grind them down prematurely whereas the stainless steel caps are softer. we will do it of course because it will save DS's next set of teeth, it's just difficult. i've started to talk to DS about it and he was very interested to see pictures. we spent an entire afternoon looking at google pictures. he seems ok but i also know he doesnt 'really' get it yet. he will once they've been placed but at least by then we'll have had many talks on the subject. thanks again.
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Latest post on 19 February 2016 - 13:36
hi ladies, i was thinking of doing a BIG shop for household cleaning products. who would be cheapest - hyperpanda, lulu, carrefour? is there somewhere that i could go to and buy large containers of floor cleaners, clorox etc for instance ...? thanks!
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Latest post on 27 January 2016 - 12:50
thanks! we may just try that tonight
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Latest post on 27 January 2016 - 11:24
we're close to box park and it's lovely but we go there often. any other suggestions for dinner tonight that is child friendly - jumeirah side of town? tia
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Latest post on 17 September 2015 - 08:50
does anyone know what these villas are called? and/or who the managing agents are please? i've been driving around them but cant find a name. thank you.
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Latest post on 12 September 2015 - 17:17
Stupid iphone lol I am sure its perfectly legible on a pc or ipad but just get distorted on the phone. It looks like 2,9 x something. Will check when home but then it'll probably too late and maid will be unhappy! Thanks so much ladies, I really appreciate your help
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Latest post on 12 September 2015 - 17:04
Thank you. Sorry, forgot to say - its a type A - 3bed + maids
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Latest post on 22 May 2015 - 13:39
i have now deleted my ad. a friend just sent me a screenshot of the ad on EW ... a lady by the name of annalie is looking for a job and you have placed my mobile number with her ad. very sad for her because she wont get a job and extremely annoying for me.
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Latest post on 22 May 2015 - 11:37
we do. how can i help?
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 12:13
thanks for the replies. phoned the school - the parents' information session is on 1 june. <em>edited by ilovewine on 03/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 11:31
thank you ladies, i will look into all of this.
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 15:47
it's for myself. i summarize a textbook, then summarize my summaries and then do visual boards and and and ... and it all feels so long-winded. i have A LOT of work to get through in a semester and am falling behind because of all the extra summaries of summaries. just thought if i could speak to someone / go for help, it might help. there must be a shorter way!
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 14:45
Hi Ladies, Do you know if there is someone (or an organization) in Dubai that can help a student unleash certain learning styles? Help with methods of better summarising and exam preparation ... that kind of thing? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 09:40
thank you everyone - and Apricot! - for all the information. i feel much better about it all. i will check the school's website. i have loads of time so will take my time to find something suitable. thanks again ladies.
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 12:42
private sector too - only 1 day off
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 12:40
i thought one schoolbag that can take his lunch goodies. less things to lose or misplace and less things for him to carry. but then again, it's only into school and out of school that he will carry it (read: mum will carry it) because they stay in one class the whole day. stupid question: do they have any books to carry from home to school? ETA: but now a cooler makes perfect sense. so i have to rethink this whole thing. <em>edited by ilovewine on 23/11/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 11:49
gosh thanks ladies, so much information and all very useful! i never even thought of sunscreen. he is in nursery now, and will start FS1 in school next year. i will definitely have a look at the pottery barn goodies. thanks for the suggestion.
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 10:38
morning ladies, DS is starting FS1 next year. i would love to hear your "if i knew then what i know now" stories on school bags, lunch boxes, snacks, school uniforms etc. first time mum here and i'm lost as to what school bag would be best, which lunch box will be big/small enough ... that kind of thing. appreciate any tips from seasoned FS1 mums. thank you!
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Latest post on 13 November 2014 - 15:57
Ditto on Mrsg1's story. Good luck!
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Latest post on 13 November 2014 - 13:59
everyone told me that we shouldnt even try to get into JPS. as a final "oh well" i stopped at JPS one sunday before work, completed all the forms etc, the next wednesday i got a call for the assessment. had the assessment on that following sunday and got a letter on 5 november! all in all the process took exactly 4 weeks! we're also very happy.
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Latest post on 13 November 2014 - 13:46
dragonmart has an entire section for garden furniture. some good stuff too (didnt expect it from dragonmart). some reasonably priced, other very high end.
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Latest post on 13 November 2014 - 13:42
yeah, they are quite strict about that. i have a friend who teaches and she explained to us how difficult it is to have a child in her class that is not toilet trained, so i sort of get it now. to give you an idea - DS is 2yrs 10mnths now, is fully toilet-trained and can pull down/up pants. that's about it. a t-shirt gets to his head and he'll walk around bumping into furniture because he cant get it back on or completely off :D if he doesnt master that by september 2015, he doesnt deserve a place in any school!
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Latest post on 13 November 2014 - 13:26
Hi Mummycurve1, our DS has also just been offered a place for Sept 2015 (FS1). We picked JPS - and are very happy to have a place - because my husband's children were in JPS a couple of years ago. The school has a really good reputation and we saw fantastic results with hubby's kids. DS is a January baby so he'll be a good age when he starts - no worry for us there. To be honest, if I knew getting a place for FS1 was going to be so easy, I would not have stressed so much. I think (and this is just my opinion for which, I am sure, I will be shot down & lynched) that you will definitely be able to find a place for her in FS2. As an example, I have 3 colleagues - 1 who was just being lazy and couldnt be bothered looking for school places LOL - and 2 who only recently arrived in Dubai - who have all found places - relatively easily - for FS2. Our company do not do debentures so they didnt have that advantage either. Good luck!
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Latest post on 07 November 2014 - 10:24
Stupid question: are we allowed in or is it just for nationals? Has anyone been? Is there a variety of English books and desk space etc to sit and read/do research? Thank you
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 20:02
Amirah has done some pretty amazing work in UAQ with rescuing animals. The papers make her out to be some kind of hoarder, which is completely false. Other animal rescue centers and charities have come together to foster and/or board (for free) some of these dogs until she finds alternative premises. Please read SOS Emirates for Dogs (or Animals) - cant remember the exact name now! - to get the full and accurate story.
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 08:43
"we are in financial trouble now that reeva's dead because she looked after us" ... is what they said in one of their very first interviews. lost respect for them then. and you are right mum2girls, if this didnt come to light, they would probably never have returned OP's money.
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Latest post on 12 October 2014 - 12:51
i googled book munch and it sounds perfect. times square an option too, thank you. i am scared of that marina/jbr tram traffic! thank you ladies.
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Latest post on 12 October 2014 - 11:52
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Latest post on 28 August 2014 - 13:51
Firstly OP I am so sorry that happened to your DS, it's so upsetting and frustrating when they are hurt intentionally. Perhaps you can now reinforce ways he can stand up for himself that yourself and DH deem appropriate (I'm sure you already have) but maybe get him to do roll play with your DH so he builds more confidence when confronted by teasing/bullying. With a bleeding nose there wasn't much he could do but perhaps so he feels more equipt to deal with the jibes in future. Good luck :) Joyce you have a gorgeous accent :) Thank you!! We should all be proud of our own accents and celebrate that on such a tiny island, there is so much diversity with dialects and accents. Agree that this little lad should be encouraged to be proud of his lovely warm, friendly accent and try and ignore the ignorant little twits. :) as should everyone across the world (filipino, south african, aussies, kiwis etc). It is a part of who we are and where we are from. If it's not soft on your (generic) ear, then keep schtum and respect that person's heritage ... Perhaps your (generic) accent isnt so soft to them either.
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Latest post on 28 August 2014 - 10:31
This is very sad. OP, i hope your son is ok. One look at the "could they be more vacuous" thread shows that accents are apparently an issue for grown-ups too.
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 20:53
thank you amelia. i suppose the only way to find out is to go!
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 19:44
thank you citizenette, we have a little one, so our idea of a party is to go to bed at 9pm :)
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 19:36
oh no, that doesnt sound good at all. thanks SueR, much appreciated.
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 11:21
gosh cherpie, you sound so unhappy and scared. i'm so sorry you are in this mess. big hugs to you x
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 10:37
apologies LT. :) I never knew people had such an issue with the trolley thing, but again, trolleys are gross anyway, you really wouldn't put things like fruit into them without them being in bags. I see your point but unfortunately it really is necessary and like many mums I do it frequently, when you have two tired kids and groceries that won't buy themselves, it is the best way to get the job done. The alternative is toddlers running riot up and down the aisles which is a pain for the other shoppers as well as for the mum. So I'll keep sticking my kids in the trolley, no apologies on that one. Maybe you could bring re-useable shopping bags to keep your foods cleaner, or put a couple of baskets inside the trolley if it really is of concern to you? Although if you consider everybody's hands touching the fruits and vegies before you buy them, and the packer's hands touching your plastic bags, and given that hands generally are much more germy than feet, then I think you will be sure to wash your goods anyway. I promise that I won't change a nappy on a restaurant table though ;) Although it is a pain when there is no changing table in the bathrooms. No way would I lay a 4 month old baby down on a public toilet floor, I can sympathise with the mother in that story. my son is in the trolley too. i only have 2 hands and if my son starts touching fresh fruit & veggies, walking through isles with glass bottles arms stretched out ... inside the trolley is the way to go. i see it in spinneys more often than not but i suspect many wont admit it after this thread LOL
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 10:26
run for the hills. i agree with all the posters on this thread, nothing (or hardly anything) good can come of this. granted, there are happy endings to some of these marriages, but those are from relationships that were done properly from the start. good luck!
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 10:23
we recently had a family shoot with barefoot dubai. they were fantastic, our photos are simply beautiful and we paid dhs.999 for as many as we they could take in an hour (i think we spend more time cos DS was enjoying playing in the desert!) there are no hidden costs and you can do your own prints if you prefer. we are very happy with their work. hth
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 16:09
My son is at Little Wonders in Al Manara. I was lucky to negotiate 6 months' maternity leave. My mum came out in month 7th and my in-laws for month 8. DS was 9 months when he started 8am to 3pm nursery. we pay Dhs.37k per year and it's money well spent. we love the nursery and my son loves his teachers (and teaching assistants). we went on vacation last month and he said he wanted to stay at home with his teacher LOL (very tempting! hehehe) good luck with whatever you decide. dont doubt your insticts, they kick in when you least expect it and you WILL as his/her mum make the (right) decision (that is right for you and your family).
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 15:25
for it. my DS loved it and the minute i took him out of his swaddle blanket, his arms and legs were flailing and he just couldnt sleep. i cant remember at which stage i took one arm out, then later another and then eventually stopped using it altogether. good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! Thank you! Not long to go - panicking about everything, including how I'm going to cope when I come back to Dubai, balancing work, no family etc! Arrrrrgh! :-) it's doable. my DS is 2.5yrs old now and we still dont have a maid/nanny (we both work full time, i'm studying party-time and DS goes to nursery). it takes some juggling but nothing to stress about. we will look into getting someone next year when he goes to school as i will definitely need someone at home with him in the afternoon then. enjoy the last stretch, it goes by quickly and then all the attention will be on the little one and no longer on you! :D
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 15:18
bless you Geordie expat ;) yeah, the DS villas are shocking. there are cars going in and out so they must be occupied...?!
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 15:07
If I am correct this is the link to them http://www.nakheel.com/en/leasing/the-garden-view-villas thank you. are these not the new ones? i thought jevel ali village was close to japs? those ancient villas that were revamped? might be wrong. thanks for posting the link though! JA village is close to JAPS, the garden villas are a different development I think My friend looked at the old ones but there is a waiting list I believe Is that thread up to date as the one beds are so cheap at 42k ( less district cooling) I could afford a 2 bed there! edited by sarahlou123 on 07/08/2014 yeah, that's how i remember it. i wonder how much they are going for. i remember some of them being dilapidated! as an aside: are people still living in the desert springs villas? that place is horrible (especially if you're in the grand millenium hotel looking down onto it!)
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 14:56
If I am correct this is the link to them http://www.nakheel.com/en/leasing/the-garden-view-villas thank you. are these not the new ones? i thought jevel ali village was close to japs? those ancient villas that were revamped? might be wrong. thanks for posting the link though!
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 14:46
we had an L-shape sofa custom made to fit our tv room - it's the furniture shop in festival city - cant remember the name now, but it's at the bottom of the escalators at IKEA. hth
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 14:44
out of interest, how much are those villas going for if they expect you to maintain them?
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 14:42
for it. my DS loved it and the minute i took him out of his swaddle blanket, his arms and legs were flailing and he just couldnt sleep. i cant remember at which stage i took one arm out, then later another and then eventually stopped using it altogether. good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 11:36
i think i know the place. will go and have a look. thanks much!
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 09:52
thanks Avdm159! i live in marina area
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Latest post on 15 June 2014 - 21:23
dr saab performed my rhinoplasty in 2008 and i couldnt be happier. the results are fab and exactly what i wanted. i was in at 8am and home by 1pm. also woke up crying because i couldnt breathe through my nose (doh) and they had covered my eyes with a frozen surgical glove to help with the swelling so i couldnt see. i was panicking! i didnt have morphine. the most uncomfortable part of the op was having the nose plugs in for a week. but well worth it. i had it done at the emirates hospital opposite jumeirah beach park. good luck!
 
 
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