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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 10:01
mamas & papas, marina mall had some costumes (not sure about the sizes though)
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 12:32
Dexter is just awful..... what was his audition all about? he was screaming into the mike, absolutely no singing. enrique's face was priceless. dexter.must.go.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 15:04
we are definitely getting thursday off. nothing to do with the labour law or what is announced, our company is great when it comes to a day off in lieu when a public holiday falls on a weekend. btw, we're a free zone company.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 12:24
have you tried the GNC outlet on SZR? its in on the fairmont side of the road, near al moosa tower 1.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 12:18
1. New York 2. Anywhere on NZ South Island
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 11:59
we've just gone through smart cells. sarah is extremely helpful and knowledgable. 25yrs storing in the uk. dhs.3,500 initial payment for the kit and then dhs.11,000 (if memory serves me right) for the 25yrs. office: 04-4298382 sarah: 050-4532936
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 11:56
good advice everyone - the only thing I think abour charting is that if you are trying to put it all to the back of your mind, it is very difficult when having to chart every day. As it is the first thing you have to do every morning (after you turn off that ****** alarm clock :) it is the first thing of the day that you think about....if you have been ttc for some time, and its yet another month that it hasnt worked when you see that temperature dip, then it can be quite demoralising.... if you know what i mean. I COMPLETELY understand and appreciate the advantages of it but if you are ttc for some time then it can be a little depressing :( couldnt agree more. there is a post on here somewhere of me hitting rock bottom with another temp dip. BUT i learnt so much about my body with charting & what goes along with it. i understood certain changes and CM for the first time in my life. i just picked myself up, dusted myself off and continued charting ... the positives outweigh the negatives IMO.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 11:51
dubaicat, yes that's me :D thanks, thought we'd never get there! speak to plumie, she's got the lowdown of what's been happening. we're actually meeting this weekend ;)
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 10:27
by the way, i used this website to enter my temps electronically. you can enter a lot of other details too, which is helpful in establishing ovulation etc http://www.fertilityfriend.com/ (and, we're the same age as you)
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 10:21
have you tried charting your temperature? they sell the kits at boots and i swear by it. we've been trying for years, no success. i researched, read till i thought i could no more and then started charting. three consecutive times i fell pregnant within 2 months of charting (all 3 pregnancies ended in miscarriage :( ). we tried again at the beginning of this year, charted again, and i'm 28 weeks pregnant today. :) there is a lot to read about it on this forum, and one very wise poster, dubaicat, can fill any gaps you may have. she's been extremely helpful on this topic. good luck and lots of babydust to you both x
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 10:06
we travelled last month and i was amazed at how helpful the security people were. they could see i was pregnant and did not hesitate opening a side door or moving things around so that i didnt have to go through the xray machines. i didnt carry a letter from my doctor either.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 13:57
not sure if this is of any help to any of you ladies, but here goes ... http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/pregnant-staff-can-get-15-days-off-before-delivery-2011-09-21-1.419844
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:19
i missed all these posts arrrggghhh! we bought the evolve over the weekend.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:17
congratulations! i wasnt as tired as i was sick, and was (still am) working full time. but when i felt like you i slept the minute i got home (just fell on the sofa) and when dh got in, i started dinner LOL it became a bit of a routine for me. good luck!
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:14
we are also in JVC (the threads about huge DEWA bills & gas problems pertain to JVT) ;) dubai is a construction site, it is just the degree of it that varies from area to area. our area is settled, have pavements, grass, proper roads. we have 2 shops around the corner (in the lavendar buildings) + a furniture store + a salon for men. on the other side, where the atlantis accommodation is, there are 2 more shops, another hairdresser, a clinic as well as a pharmacy. i agree, you need a car to be living out there but motorcity is 10mins away and MOE is 15mins drive. the tecom bridge is open (d611) and that links you to sheikh zayed road in 5 mins. our dewe bill is similar to missy moo's ... in the middle of summer, with watering our garden twice a day, for a 3 bedroomed villa = 1,400 p/m
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:07
go kiwis!
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 14:28
i cry every time i watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DCLe9mTfOg
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 14:20
still funny
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 13:53
all the time!
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 10:01
thank you ladies
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 13:36
just what i wanted to hear. thanks so much aaq!
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 13:29
definitely! perhaps they offer to fix it for you? or, if you're like me and wouldnt want them to fix it, you have at least given them feedback.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 13:25
where/how do you bath your baby? i mean, did you buy a small baby bath and put it on a table in the bathroom (to save your back from leaning over the bath) or how? i'm so new to this (1st on his way) and dont know how to figure out the best options for bath time. any advice is appreciated. thank you ladies
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 16:03
oh ok, thank you!
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 15:52
cakepop & kie, would these work on a mothercare car seat too?
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 14:37
Same for me here! Ex-wives can be very difficult!! :\: that's an understatement!
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 12:59
I would turn up but hang back and nip into the chuch/crematorium and sit at the back. Be there to pay your respects and go. I would speak to hs wife and explain that you will be there but won't go back after the service. Go and visit her in a few weeks time so you can chat with her and remember her husband. She will probably be very pleased to see you when everyone else has gone. That way you pay your respects on the day, you cause no ill feeling to your ex husbands family and you can boost the widow with a visit to remember her husband when she will probably need it most - a win, win situation. How lovely that you were able to see him before he passed away. I know my mum doesn't remember much about the day of my dads funeral but she remembers fondly of those who turned up in the weeks after with a cake, some flowers or a nice meal for the freezer. So sorry for your loss. *like* such wise advice OP, sorry for your loss
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 15:12
congratulations!
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 14:51
i dont know what the labour law says about it, but i worked for a firm that did that. now i work from a company that doesnt do it ... so not sure if private companies even adhere to labour laws!
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 14:50
i wont open the link, simply cannot stomach it. it's like reading about mickey that got shot 12 times ... i was crying and its not even my cat! disgusting behaviour.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 14:24
we wanted to go in may and were told the main ride was closed "only as a temporary measure whilst maintenance work is carried out" .... thanks for the heads up mushypeas!
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 13:21
thanks newbiedoha, i found it on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Year-Without-Made-China-Adventure/dp/0470116137 have ordered it and will read it. just had a chat with dh and he is in on cyclone's suggestion. we're having a massive get-together this weekend and i will spread the word there too.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 12:05
I thought all husbands walked in the door and dropped their pants? no, that's just yours? mine waits till he's in the lounge :D
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:48
depending on which pill you're on, you can pretty much buy it over the counter ... no prescription required.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:37
i take my pooch to PPP in DIP and she loves it there. they do a behavioural test beforehand and what i like most is that they divide the warehouse into 2 play areas, one for the small breeds and the other for the big dogs. my baby is so exhausted after a day at PPP that she sleeps all the way home and then some ;)
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:29
perhaps my dh has 20k lying around for me to sticker-up my car :D http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_S1W3JqHGyUQ/TPYwanQdNFI/AAAAAAAATY0/vmibu0XMvpQ/s1600/IMG_0809.JPG
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:25
oh darnit, so i missed it. i'll just play catch up with the second episode. thanks sarahloudxb!
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:24
our neighbours dread rugby days. especially when the kiwis are playing. that's when the entertainment system gets turned on - full volume - as both dh and i just love the goosebumps we get from watching them do the haka. (we're not kiwis)
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:22
it was alright. i will definitely watch next week again, it's too early to say whether it's going to be completely sh1te or not. is this the first series of revenge? when was the first episode, i thought it only starts on monday (3rd). looks interesting ...
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:18
Nope, one of the reasons why I don't want a live in maid! agree. <em>edited by ilovewine on 29/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:30
gosh i dont know! first time mum here and i havent got a clue. but your argument is valid flymum - definitely - so i'll take it on board. thanks a lot!
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 12:10
i want to be paid a lot to go see britney :D another one of those controversial artists being brought into dubai. i wonder if she'll "sing" if you seek amy"?
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 12:07
Apologies for dredging up an old thread. We have installed black out roller blinds and the top bit thereof are finished off nicely, so no need to cover that. There are, however, still light coming in through the sides and I was thinking of hanging 'dummy' curtains on either side of the blinds. I have 2 questions: 1) How do I hang those dummy curtains? I dont need an entire rod, do I use a tie-back (or two) and hang the curtain from there? 2) Where is the best place to look for baby curtain fabric, dragonmart? I never seem to find anything there :( Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated. TIA
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 14:48
thank you pollydxb
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 14:26
we have some cash lying around (LOL sounds better than it really is), which offshore account do you ladies recommend?
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 12:58
Really like your reply Quizzme! :) me too
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 12:12
baby no 1 on his way. how do i choose a nursery? what are the criteria to look for? did you have a check list of things to look out for? i spoke to a lady the other day where the term fees are dhs.10k but it doesnt even include food. i know a baby doesnt need 'food' per se, and i dont want to skimp on fees as this is my child we're talking about, but 10k for bog standard services seems extreme. also, how long in advance do i need to check availability? thanks ladies, any suggestions would be helpful.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 12:08
i'm surprised at the opinions of onlys ...
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 12:36
am genuinely confused wild mint. i watched it last night and was so depressed afterwards ... what is your take on this film?
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 16:16
we have a maid from howdra and she's terrific. cant fault their service.
 
 
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