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Latest post on 08 March 2022 - 08:06
Please google Dr Ritu Khare. I did hemorrhoids surgery with her 10 years ago with very good results and little pain after the surgery. It was in Abu Dhabi but I believe she works in either Sharjah or Dubai too (in addition to Abu Dhabi). I also wanted a female surgeon and spent a lot of time looking for one so could relate to your post. Best wishes!
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Latest post on 31 March 2021 - 23:27
Dr. Foroozan Khezri in Medcare. She came highly recommended by different people when I was looking for a urologist in Dubai. Unfortunately didn't have the chance to actually see her as I had to travel on short notice and ended seeing a doctor back home. But a lot of my friends still see her and are happy. Edited to add, I hope you get your daughter's issue sorted.
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 02:05
I am re-opening this thread again. My son needs an operation and for insurance reasons can't do it at Dr Muhi. Has Anyone tried Dr Hussein for general anaesthesia? I also got Dr Hussam (i guess) at the Emirates French Hospital recommended by a number of people. Any reviews? TIA
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Latest post on 20 May 2012 - 15:58
best place is jashamal luggage place next to sun and sand in khalidiya mall. Even better! Thanks BB
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Latest post on 20 May 2012 - 13:00
I found the location of stores online, they are at Jachanmal Marina and Abu Dhabi Mall..
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Latest post on 20 May 2012 - 12:29
Where to find in Abu Dhabi? TIA
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 08:54
This happened exactly behind our house. I'm already paranoid i sealed all windows before moving in. Yesterday i had the most horrific nightmare :(
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 15:46
One more question. If hubby has valid residence visa, do we have to provide a letter from work too? ETA: is it wise to ACCEPT one place at BSAK if you are applying for 2 siblings? <em>edited by Leen on 15/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 24 December 2011 - 22:03
Thank you very much momof3. I live inside the island so i'll try my luck nearby tomorrow. I have noted your email address if i need it, u can remove it now. Thank you again.
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 20:30
Not too late, still looking. I found these "Chestertons" advertising villas for unbelievable prices. http://www.chestertonsuae.com/abu-dhabi-property/abu-dhabi-villas.htm Can this be true? a new 4 bedroom villa in khaldiya for 135,000?
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 10:26
reem is not the island directly behind ad mall that is a different one. to get to reem easily then use the new bridge up at junction 9st off salam st. its still a building site but you can drive over there. Thank you busy bee. I am looking in google maps and i can see 2 bridges, one is the extension of the 11th and one on the 9th. However, as far as i know, the 9th (marine gate?) has a dead end that directs you left to a traffic signal to which AD mall and the new bridge is to your right :S am i making sense?
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 23:10
My husband and i would like to drive to Al Reem tomorrow to check the place out. We can reach to AD mall (were the new bridge next to Rotana is) but appreciate directions from there. TIA
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 20:35
I doubt she will come back again. It will be stupid of her to think 4500 will go unnoticed. <em>edited by Leen on 28/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 02:05
Had the drip all through my pregnancy, horrible, horrible, horrible. The bad news that it is still there 2 months after. However, it's more tolerable now since the nausea is gone. Try a saline nasal spray (cheapest and best as recommended by my Dr was ocean's spray). U can use it as many times as u wish. It'll loosen up the mucous so u can blow it out instead of it going back to your throat. Best wishes..
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 02:09
My LOs (18 months and 3 years) really enjoyed Chessington park in London. Highly recommend.
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 12:38
check http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=150216
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 11:36
Application sent on 7 June, reached 9 June, payment taken on 29 June. How long after should we wait? LO became sick and had to pay all the expenses cuz no passport and no insurance. I am sick of waiting. Does contacting the ppl there make the process any faster?
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 20:33
what if u stay half the year in UK and half the year in UAE? are u a resident in both countries?
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Latest post on 03 July 2011 - 19:15
Sorry if I got ur name wrong! u know who u r :) WiiFit Plus rocks! I been using it for 3 days now, about an hour to hour and half each day, and have lost 900gms. Not bad for a start huh? Of course, its only salads at night. It weighs u everyday and give u a graph of how ur progressing, how many calories u burnt, etc Wii Fit Pls has Yoga, Aerobics, Strngth training, Balance training, and some games. The games are kinda silly, but fun.. and u get calories burnt. If u cheat, it knows and u dont get burnt calories. U can make your own routine with yoga and strength training and mix them also. It wont let u go past the beginners stage until its satisfied, so even tho your muscles ache the first couple of days, its not like u r exhausted. Of course, I dont think only FitPlus is enough. I plan to get a couple more workout CDs for sure. I need to lose some more weight faster. Oh and if u do any excercise outside of wiifitplus, u can add that and get ur calories for that. But on the whole, I think its excellent. Hey Shaf, update us on the Wii fit. Is it *still* excellent or have u lost the enthusiasm? :) I bought one today but didnt have the time to open it.
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 19:46
I have an HSBC debit card and get an SMS every time its used. Not long ago I went to Sharif at Times Square and purchased an item for 95 AED. I'm standing at the checkout and get an SMS that 950 AED has come out of my acct. The clerk then passes me the slip to sign for 95 - I said but you just took 950 out of my acct - where's that slip? "Oh no, Madam, it didn't go through, I made a mistake and cancelled it". After a brief argument, I called the duty manager who managed to contact the bank and get it reversed. If I wouldn't have had the SMS, I can't imagine the process I'd have to go through to get my money back. Be careful. As long as u didn't sign it, it'll get refunded (I guess). Once at shoe mart the lady scanned my card twice, got 2 messages of deduction, then was told the system is down and had to pay cash. I took the 2 slips of course. I contacted the bank and was told to send a fax with the 2 slips.
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 09:03
Just got quoted yesterday for half a kilo sent to UK, next day delivery for 290. Call dhl on their free number, give them the postcode and they'll tell u when and how much.
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 23:10
Thanks muurtje, designbabe. Designbabe can u please explain low GI and paleo way?
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 21:24
And have no time to exercise? Buy the wii fit? Go to a nutritionist? Any ideas/suggestions? Right, I'm a mom of 3 (youngest 6 weeks) and back to work full time :( TIA
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 00:33
Dh's photos were returned because of a white background. noooo my LO's application has been in dusseldorf for 3 weeks now with a white background. Could it be returned after all that? and how is it returned, do i get it by DHL or do they call saying something is wrong :S
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 23:00
My baby is 5 weeks old and my hubby keeps commenting on how FAT i look (am)! I am very sad/angry/frustrated. :(
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 11:48
Hi Spongemonkey Do you mean the company my husband works for? They are based in Sharjah. Have they only just changed the rule then? Or has the money (the maids annual salary) always been non refundable? It has always been non refundable (12 * maid's salary)
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 21:00
Amazing how everytime u refresh the page u get a new reply! CONGRATS
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 14:40
i recommend pigeons, very soft and packed individually.
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 17:35
BB2 is it the same procedure if u r renewing the card? And could you please give more details about the location (and maybe name) of the typing center? Thanks
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 14:36
Sure u can sterilize the medela with the Philips microwave sterilizer; i do that all the time. The fact is that u can sterilize anything sterilizable whatever brand it was using the microwave sterilizer.
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 22:02
Did this recently - just got the passport back last week. Went to British Embassy to get the birth registered and the british birth certificate then all i needed to send for passport was the passport application, british birth certificate, two passport photos and credit card authorisation. If you do it without the british birth certificate, the docs you need to send with the passport application are your and your husband's passports, baby's local birth certificate, parents long birth certificates and marriage certificate - think that was all but not sure if you can send copies or have to send originals. HTH Thank you ladies. Natashab, how long does it take for the registration and british birth certificate to be issued?
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 13:20
Hi ladies. I know that liquid formula is not available in UAE. My husband is currently in Netherlands heading to the UK so i was wondering if it's a good idea to pick up some bottles from there. It's for my baby when i go back to work (if needed) so i wont think alot about scaling the powder. I want recommendations for the best formula and were to buy. I know boots in the UK but no idea about Netherlands. Another thing would be the way the formula is presented. Is it in ready to use bottles where sterilized nipples are attached or in carton? and would they let my husband carry liquids from netherlands to the uk (for those with previous experience). I know the UK would let u carry sealed formulas. Thanks in advance. P.s. appreciate prompt replies
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 01:09
Any updates on June ladies? I'm 36 weeks, 3cm dilated, lost my mucus plug 2 days ago and cramping since then. I literally can't sleep at night from anxiety (that's why I'm posting at 1 am) :(
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 23:33
Startrite is in Magrudy 's shopping Mall, Dubai. I have no idea where that is since i am in Abu Dhabi but i once did a search. Check the store locator at startriteshoes.com
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 01:46
Just a funny story about the contraction thing. In my 2nd i started to feel contractions when i was 8 months pregnant that lasted for hours then went. When it was time for the baby to come out i waited 7 hours before i actually recognized that these were true labour contractions. When i reached the hospital, i was 7 cm dilated and gave birth in less than an hour. It's easier when ur water breaks first :)
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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 19:00
She referred me to the Fetal Medicine and Genetic Center in Dubai. She will give u a referral paper before the exam is due so u can schedual an appointment. BTW, they don't take any insurances, u'll have to pay 800 dirhams. Ask them if they have the reimbursment form of ur company so u'll take the form with u if they don't.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 15:24
Hi AnnC. Yesterday i passed accross a new building with "luxarious flats to rent from owner" sign just beside ZADCO building (2 mins walking). Since we oursleves are looking for a flat, i called the number. There is only one 3 bedroom flat left in the building for 200K. Well, i didnt consider cuz we r looking for 4 bedroom flats. The number if u'd be interested is: 00971 26934282.
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 19:57
Dr Sawsan at Advanced Cure delivers at Al Noor - Airport Road. I haven't delivered yet but she's been highly recommended.
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 14:08
So basically u have to take the risk of your new maid having an infectious disease until the medicals r done whether u go through an agency or privately.
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 20:19
I know a lady who brought a maid from Ethiopia who was the relative of her friend's maid. After a month trial she started the residence visa procedures. The lady got a call from preventive medicine that the maid has tuberculosis and she has to be deported ASAP and was put on the first flight back. Can this happen if one gets a maid through an agency? does agencies test maids for infectious diseases before bringing them? Just wondering.
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 17:31
30 weeks still vomiting every morning. Should this make you feel better (that others r worse) or worse cuz of the thought that sickness can accompany u throughout? :D Happy pregnancies!
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 17:24
i wouldnt go to anything here that involved animals. somebody that i know works at a nursery and they took the little kids there yesterday, but all walked out when they started to hit the lion across the head with a metal stick because it wasnt doing what it should be. Shame!!
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 02:10
Anyone been there? Is it worth going? Any recommendations on the seating? TIA
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Latest post on 13 March 2011 - 12:34
I'm sure it makes a difference with a boy or a girl... with my dd I put on 15kgs by 36weeks (she was premmie) and had to loose 12 kgs afterwards took almost 7/8months of swimming low carb ect hard going. With my DS I put on less weight about 13kgs 38.5weeks He's now 3 months and have only 3 kgs to loose :) yippeee but I have been careful what I'm eating (with a few treats) and could do with more excercise to tone up. Do you mean 6 weeks not months after a c section as both mine were c sections and always told 6 weeks. Thats an interesting theory, the boy/girl thing. I was wondering why i put so much weight this time. With both DSs i added 11 kgs by 40 weeks. I am 27 weeks pregnant wit DD and i have added 9 kilos already. And for those who lost all their pregnancy weight as soon as 4 weeks to 3 months, thats a really good accomplishment. I know drs say the norm is to give ur body a year to get back to normal :\:
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 23:10
How does an official public holiday depend on the company? Isn't there a labour law or something?
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 00:53
My doc says I shud take it before I go to bed to prevent morning sickness. It's action takes quite a while so it's not taken when ur nauseated.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 01:41
Interesting thorough replies.. I'll tell u my experience. I have two and the third on the way. I usually stop work for 4 months after giving birth - till BF is well established and simple solid foods can be introduced. Then I go back part-time till my baby is old enough (usually 18 months). By this, there are no major gaps in my resume, and I can still enjoy doing both things. Of course this is not an option to all, depends on wt u do. edited by Leen on 31/01/2011 <em>edited by Leen on 31/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 12:03
Im flying first day of 36 and returning last day - hopefully. In Etihad website it says preggies are allowed till end of 36. So do they have the right not to let me on even with a certificate? to be brutally honest, it's not just about being able to push the airline to the limit of its own rules and regulations, but also, are you comfortable with the chance that you could give birth on the plane? Or indeed being turned away at the gate on your return flight? These policies are in place for a good reason, after all. You're cutting it extremely fine there and the longer you leave it, the more risk you're taking. If you're comfortable with those risks (including a potentially unassisted birth), then so be it, but you've got to seriously think about all the scenarios, including having to stay in the UK (stranded) to give birth and unable to get back until the baby's paperwork is through. Is there no way you can bring your holiday forward a week or two? edited by Hello.Kitty on 22/01/2011 I wish it was a holiday. I am doing my masters degree and i have to go for assessment. The dates are fixed way before my "unplanned" pregnancy. If i don't go i fail. I'm miserable, especially that i'm just back from my Dr and she said she is not clearing me after 32 weeks even if the airline policy says 36 cuz this is my 3rd baby.....
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 20:50
Im flying first day of 36 and returning last day - hopefully. In Etihad website it says preggies are allowed till end of 36. So do they have the right not to let me on even with a certificate?
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 22:07
Ok so i have a permanent UK address, and i am registered at the GP (although i didnt have to c him except for the registration), and i've been out of the UK since September 2010. I am going for a vacation at 36 weeks for one week. Say i had to deliver there as an emergency, does anyone have an idea if i will be entitled for NHS treatment? can i just pop at the hospital for giving birth? lol
 
 
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