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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 19:49
CapeChick - have you considered the possibility that something you are eating or drinking may not be agreeing with your baby? Some of the ladies on this forum have previously shared tips on how breast milk can sometimes make babies uneasy. I raise it because the symptoms you describe resemble what my DD was going through and for us it was a case of very sore and gassy tummy as well as silent reflux. Much of this passed when we found a formula that agreed with her (I wasn't able to breastfeed) and medication that managed the reflux. I'm happy to report that due to the helpful advice of mums on this forum (you know who you are;) ) we were able to find ways of helping our little one settle. A couple of the mums here have had success with Colic Calm and other similar natural products. And I know this is difficult to accept but IT DOES PASS. I was in your shoes not too long ago myself and DD is almost 8 months old now and completely over the symptoms (plus the parents have relaxed quite a bit too and have accepted some things cannot be controlled or managed). Finally - do get a second opinion if the symptoms persist and your bub is not showing signs of improvement. Some 65% of colic cases are actually relfux but not properly diagnosed (a baby doesn't have to vomit to have reflux).
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 19:34
Hi Cakes The sensor pad is essential, it's the thing that monitors the breathing and what makes the Angel monitor so unique. Kalah.Hall - you seem to be responding to every thread with an advertisement !
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 20:02
We started with a baby monitor but then switched over to the Angel monitor and find that it gives us that little bit of extra added peace of mind. We bought ours from the babyandme website.
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 16:42
Wow Green-ish! Impressive list, thanks so much for sharing these great ideas. I'll have to do some shopping that's for sure! Glenfiddich - thanks for the tips. I rang the nursery yesterday and they take babies from 18 months of age. I will definitely keep an eye on the notice boards at the shops. thanks!
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 16:42
Wow Green-ish! Impressive list, thanks so much for sharing these great ideas. I'll have to do some shopping that's for sure! Glenfiddich - thanks for the tips. I rang the nursery yesterday and they take babies from 18 months of age. I will definitely keep an eye on the notice boards at the shops. thanks!
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Latest post on 10 February 2012 - 17:06
I saw a book on this topic the other day as I too wondered if my DD is sensitive - might be of help to you? It was in the big bookstore at MOE, don't remember the exact title but it was something along the lines of "The sensitive baby/child/toddler" etc. All the best : )
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 19:50
Thank you ladies - M, have heard good things of Rafferty's - where can I get this? I haven't yet come across it. Kelly, thank you for your suggestion - I was thinking along this line but have heard/seen the baby rice is fortified with nutrients... DD is EBF so would she be getting enough of these for me not to worry about the baby rice? I was thinking to do veges & baby rice, rather than start with straight rice... I bought it from the big Spinneys in the Springs. I was in Sydney recently and it retails for about $3 per pack - so cheap compared to here!!! I am really enjoying reading the recent threads on solids and weaning, thanks to everyone who has contributed : )
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 16:19
We have been using Rafferty's brand since DD began solids, about 2 months ago. It's really bland and can be a bit sticky so be sure to mix it with a lot of milk or water to begin. We only use it at lunch time as we found DD got gassy after having rice. Good luck : )
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 18:07
I'm with Kiwi on this one (cow's milk protein) as my DD had very bad problems with formula (we tried seven different brands) until putting her onto S26HA when she was about 4 months old. Imagine, it took us 4 months to find the right formula for her and she was suffering quite badly with gas and had silent reflux at the same time. I also couldn't BF despite wanting to.
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 10:28
A MILLION THANKS KIWI : D
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 09:05
Ok, I am totally bought into the 'make the food at home' argument and am willing to give it a go. The only reason why I haven't done so yet is because I work full time, long hours and come the weekends, I just want to keep things as convenient and as simple as possible. Of course I want DD to have the best diet possible but she is a handful (really hyper) and hubby and I are completely exhausted come Sat evening. I don't have a blender or processor at home. I've seen the ones by Avent I think which steam and puree foods - is this necessary or can I by-pass a machine like this altogether and go straight into the slow cooking method? She is 6.5 months old now and hasn't really shown a reflux reaction to any foods but they have mainly been the pureed kind. Re eggs - mum says her generation used to cook up really soft and runny scrambled eggs which we loved when we were little. I might give that a go too. Ok, logging off now as it's time for my other job now! Have a great day : ) <em>edited by M on 16/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 11:59
Thanks Kiwi. I do find your replies extremely helpful and enjoy reading all the links you post! Ok, out with the tea. Both grandmothers however swear and it just goes to show you how much more information we these days about science vs when we were kiddies. I am going to introduce dairy really slowly as she had really bad reactions to formula with cow's milk protein. She had a puree the other night (from the store) which contained 12% cheese and was ok but slightly gassy. She has however pretty much trialed every organic puree combo available from the store and likes everything but I am being careful not to overload her with anything with more than 50% apple content (acids). How is your DS going with dairy? What have you introduced so far?
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 18:46
Thanks Ladies, helpful as always. I have as you suggested tried to give her milk on demand and she'll take small amounts here and there but not substantial. Kiwi, great idea about the sign language. We have started using signs for play and eat so I will try to do one for milk. As for the tea, we are giving her small doses of camomille tea only with her lunch meal. I read somewhere that milk can reduce the protein in a meal by 50% if you combine the two at a feed. Not sure how true this is but water probably is a safer option. Thanks again : )
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 15:03
Ok, latest - DD is now refusing milk more frequently which has got me worried. Normally she has milk four times during the day but doesn't want to drink it at her first and third meals (breakfast and afternoon tea). She has a strong appetite and I have cut down on the solids to try to encourage her to take milk but no luck. She doesn't have any problems taking solids so I think she is either taking way too many solids or has developed an aversion to milk. She is on S26HA formula and has been on it for some time. She is drooling a lot and her first two teeth cut through about four weeks ago, I can't see or feel any others on the way. I find it odd that a baby would refuse milk first thing in the morning but she just doesn't seem interested or hungry. When I give up trying and bring the solids out, she gobbles them down. No other issues, pooping and peeing as normal. Happy throughout the day. I'm making sure she takes some tea to keep hydrated. Any thoughts? TIA
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 18:45
Thanx guys but another question is what milks were ur little ones on for the silent reflux We tried about seven different brands of formula as it was suspected she had cow's milk protein intolerance. We started with SMA Gold, tried S26 regular, Aptamil, Aptamil Comfort, Neocate and other brands I can't recall and settled with S26HA which she is very happy taking.
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 19:24
Hi Enigma Sorry to hear your LO has silent reflux - know exactly what you are going through but it does get better. My DD was diagnosed at 3 weeks with severe silent reflux and initially prescribed Motillium and Zantac. By week 6 she was hospitalised and observed for 48 hours. She was back in hospital a week later this time for 72 hours and more tests (all external). It wasn't until week 10 and lots of discussions with her doc that we moved her onto Losec and it was like a miracle happening before our eyes. For the first time in her short life, DD actually smiled after eating. She is now 6 and a half months old and still on M, Z and Losec. We are due to commence weaning her off the M and Z soon but I suspect she'll stay on the Losec a bit longer. If you want to do some reading about this, Allison Scott Wright has a good book called the Sensational Baby Sleep plan and she devotes a whole chapter to the care of babies with reflux and explains how various medications work. She also gives tips on how to ease a LO's discomfort. She's not a medical professional but her advice is based on years of working with reflux babies and certainly helped us out. In short, M and Z alone did not work for us. If you don't see improvements within two to three weeks, I would ask for a re-assessment and possibly something stronger. Take care
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 20:19
May I know why with all the available research any healthcare professional would suggest solids for a 4 month old? In our case it was because DD had severe silent reflux, had a bad reaction to most formulas (I couldn't BF), was displaying signs of hunger in between her milk feeds and as mentioned, is a very tall baby. I had read up on the topic before DD's doc had suggested introducing solids and we commenced with tiny amounts which she responded to really well. Again, as we all agree, it really depends on each baby : )
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 19:44
Thanks for keeping this thread going ladies. Kiwi, in answer to your question below, yes it is, however the advice was brief and over the phone which is why I was cautious about it. Ok, so I took the advice and have been giving DD as much solids as she wants after she takes her milk. I also added protein to her lunch time meal. Effectively her day looks like this: Breakfast: milk + cereal + fruit 11am Lunch: milk + rice + protein 3pm: milk only 6.30pm: milk + porridge + veg She is getting at least 600ml of milk per day which, according to some, is the required intake for girls at her age and size (she is very tall but average weight). Like you have all suggested, I am going by instinct and taking cues from my LO. Since adjusting her meals based on your suggestions, DD has been self-settling at nap and bed time for the first time since being born which is wonderful as she developed bad sleep habits thanks to her reflux. Obviously something is working (for now) and hubby and I are so thankful!
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 19:15
Sorry, I should clarify that ADNIC did not pay for optional things such as the 4D scan and one other scan (which is not routine). They also don't pay for epidurals as this is not considered a necessity (by them) in regular deliveries. I was told by my doctor that most insurance companies don't cover the cost of an epidural.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 16:26
God be with you - Like HAK below, I also conceived two weeks after I miscarried. I miscarried at 7 weeks and then waited almost 3 months for my period to return before seeing a gynae. When my period didn't return, I went to the appointment, I was told I was 10 weeks pregnant and I had no idea! We conceived when we least expected to - miracles do happen so don't lose faith. All the horrible doubts went through my mind too. There is a growing body of research that suggests you don't have to wait 2 or 3 months before trying to conceive again, in fact, some doctors believe that you are really fertile after a miscarriage. Please however don't take this as medical advice - it's just some information I came across which helped me when I went through my miscarriage. <em>edited by M on 02/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 14:52
Second time mum and DS was so easy. Number two however has colic so zero, and I mean zero, sleep at night. Can get into a routine no mstter how hard I try, EBF and refuses to take a bottle. I'm really desperate for any advise or help Hi CK30 - does your LO display any signs of distress during or after feeding? About 67% of cases of colic are actually reflux related according to research cited in Allison Scott Wright's book "The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan". Might be worth checking out with your doctor.
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 09:35
Checked out H&M at MOE yesterday - great range! thanks for the tips everyone : )
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 09:33
I took out ADNIC maternity cover when I was three months pregnant as my work did not offer maternity. ADNIC paid for everything and the co-payment I think was about 30 dirhams per visit. My medical bills during the delivery were high as I had a few complications and I would have been out of pocket by a lot had I not taken the insurance. Also, with ADNIC, they cover any complications your baby may have up to the moment of discharge from hospital. Once you are discharged though, the cover stops for the baby and you have to arrange insurance for your baby - I would advise you to have your baby checked out thoroughly and arrange to have any necessary treatment before you leave the hospital. I think ADNIC charge an additional 2K to put your baby on your policy but you may be able to put your baby under your husband's cover.
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 09:26
Hi, I gave birth to our first child at the end of June this year. Initially the weather made no difference because we were indoors most of the time anyway nursing the baby etc. Our first outing was when the baby was a week old and it was fine - so long as you have air-con in the car and air-con to where you are going, you should be ok. The main issue we had was that our baby was ill and could not spend much time outside of the house. When she finally got better, we started taking short walks to the local park (around August time) in the mornings and evenings. It was hot and my little one had a problem with sweating in the pram. I would suggest you look into heat resistant padding for your baby and toddlers (if they are still in the pram). We got some sheepskin which is specially made for infant car seats and prams. They sell these throughout Australia and although I have heard Mothercare sell them here, after several attempts, none of the store assistants were able to get one for me - actually I don't think they knew what I was talking about. As my baby is getting older, I have had to purchase a larger one and did so through this site: http://www.urbanbaby.com.au/epages/ecomm5000.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/UrbanBaby/Products/DYSSCT/SubProducts/DYSSCT-0002
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 16:04
I was very constipated when I was pregnant and was told to try apricots - worked like magic.
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 14:12
Thanks Ladies, super helpful! Shellly - check out www.bonds.com.au - recently launched. Am waiting to hear back as to whether or not they will ship out here. Bought a whole bunch of cute (non-pink) Bonds stuff in Sydney earlier this month. They've got some great sales on their website for the whole family, keeping my fingers crossed.
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 19:27
Thanks Kiwi, I am about to start her on some protein rich foods as you suggest. Good to hear about you letting your little guy have as much as he wanted at each meal - I wanted to be sure I wasn't over-feeding her and upsetting her little tummy. Thanks for your tips as always!
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 18:39
I had a fabulous experience at City Hospital and saw Dr. Ibrahim there who is a wonderful professional and I would gladly go back to him in future.
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Latest post on 24 December 2011 - 08:50
Thanks Kiwi, that's exactly what we are doing now. She'll have anywhere between 100 - 140ml of milk first and I mix as much milk as possible with her cereals/rice etc. I wasn't aware about the follow up formula so thanks for tip!
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 14:50
hi ladies M - so glad the colic calm helped your LO! Hope it continues to help! M1dono - just want to say that Colic Calm is for wind/colic etc, not for teething....hope your little one is better soon x Thanks SydneyGal - Colic Calm is really helpful : ) BTW, the packaging says it is helpful for teething too - maybe it's one of those "all in one" magic potions. Whatever the case, really glad it's working so thanks again : )
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 08:52
Our DD was on Calpol too. We recently went to Sydney and ran out whilst there. When we visited the pharmacy, we were told Calpol had been banned in Australia due to its concentration and negative effects on babies. They recommended baby Nurofen as the best alternative - perhaps the Nurofen mixture in Oz is different to the one here but the more important point was that Calpol had been banned. Must say DD coughed a lot every time we gave her Calpol and has responded well to Nurofen.
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 20:04
Hi M1dono What I thought was one first tooth turns out to be two bottom teeth at the same time for my 6 month old DD! Yes, we have been on the receiving end of similar symptoms. She has been increasingly difficult to settle at night (just spent about an hour trying to put her to sleep), is hoarse and generally irritable. I am using Bonjella for babies, Nurofen for babies on really bad nights and am trialling Colic Calm for the second night (recommended by SydneyGal). First night on Colic Calm was a miracle - she woke once during the night and managed 10 hours altogether. You can buy Colic Calm in the US and UK (perhaps other countries too). I ordered mine on EBay and it arrived within 10 days. Good luck : )
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 15:27
Hi Kiwi and Angel_DXB - thanks for your replies : ) Kiwi - I know, I know!! We've been trying with the sleeping bag on and off but she doesn't like it. Tried putting her in it again this morning and as soon as she was popped into bed, she started moving around and then woke herself up. And you are right, she is starting to roll to her side and I've seen her do this in the swaddle so am worried too. But because of her reflux, she has learnt to be rocked to sleep and cannot fall asleep any other way so as soon as her arms get a chance to move around, she wakes up. I have an Angel Care monitor so God forbid anything should go wrong at least the alarm will sound ... I hope. How did your LO respond when you had to changeover as quickly as you did? I have to be stricter with the nanny I think so that DD gets some training during her day naps. As for the foods, I have a list from a book called the Sensational Baby Sleep Plan by Alison Scott Wright. There are some fruit and veggies which should be avoided. My LO gets gassier on rice than she does on cereal which is odd. Last night was quite good, she only woke twice to pass gas and it wasn't much at all and she had cereal for dinner. She has responded really well to Heinz Organics which is made in Oz funnily enough (LO not only loves this type of puree but her favourite toy is a singing koala - how did she work out she was a little Aussie?!) Angel - I'll look for Bonison next time I'm in the pharmacy, thanks for the tip : )
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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 09:05
Ok, so last night she had her walk and bath earlier and was ready for dinner at 5.30pm. She drank half a bottle of milk (120ml) and got grumpy because she was starting to get tired. We then fed her solids, slightly more than usual, and by some miracle, she actually finished all her milk whereas before she was refusing to drink because she was so tired. She was swaddled by 6.30pm, knocked out by 7pm. She woke at 3.30am and needed to be picked up to help some gas out but was asleep within 30 minutes and continued sleeping until 5.20am and greeted us with a toothless smile and massive smelly poop. I was worried the earlier dinner might cause her to be hungry at night but it looks like the solids helped? I've noticed that when she does wake up at the 5am mark, she tends to be grumpy and doesn't want to drink her normal dose of milk, again I think it's to do with tiredness. She was back asleep by 7am. Thanks again for your suggestions.
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 09:00
I also took Panadol Advance (paracetamol) throughout the pregnancy and was fine. I also made ginger tea and sweetened it with honey.
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 08:55
Thanks Kiwi. Her afternoon meal is at around 2pm. She is usually not ready to eat any earlier than 6pm. I have considered feeding her before her bath and perhaps I can try it on the weekend when I am at home. Last night was a shocker. The nanny tells me she had an afternoon nap of an hour from 3pm to 4pm. She had been for a quick walk in the pram, had her bath and was ready to eat by 5.45pm. I get home around 5.30pm so was there to see all of this. She took 30ml of milk and would not stop crying until we gave her her cereal and puree. She took a little bit more milk but refused the remaining 100ml (out of 240ml). She was asleep by 7pm but up again at 3.30am for an hour (not complaining just had her eyes open) and slept from 4.30am until 5.15am. I fed her at 5.30am and put her back to sleep at around 6.30am. She was still sleeping when I left at 8am. I asked the nanny to bring everything forward today and to make sure that if DD is looking tired in the afternoon just to put her down for a second afternoon nap and then I can wake her in the evening for a meal. Hopefully this works and if it doesn't, I take solace in Frannie's comments below knowing that we are not the only ones with a super early riser!
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 13:35
Thanks Ladies, I've enjoyed reading your comments. DD has her last meal straight after her bath as at that point she is usually very grumpy due to tiredness. She sleeps for 2 - 3 hours in the middle of the day and then has another nap in the afternoon for anywhere between 30 - 90 minutes. Once the food is down, her drowsiness goes away and she has a huge burst of energy. I think we should try moving her meals around slightly but the trouble is she never takes her milk in full, always with a 20 - 30 minute break in between. So it's difficult to bring the meals back but we can certainly try it. We should also probably try feeding her in her room rather than in the lounge room. SG, you are probably right and I am sure she gets distracted by everything going on around her. Kiwi - our girl is HYPER all the time! Seriously, from the moment she wakes he legs are flying in the air at a hundred miles an hour. This morning she greeted us with slightly louder vocal chords than yesterday and spent the whole morning practising her baby talk very loudly. She is a handful but we love her energy and hope that we can keep up with her as she grows!!! She is also a bit wriggly after the feed but this usually passes as her food settles and she passes gas.
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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 19:25
I got skinny maternity jeans from Destination Maternityy (Mavi brand reduced from 700 dirhams to 150 dirhams) and another pair from Top Shop (which I still wear 5 months on as they suit non-pregnant tummies too).
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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 19:23
Hi Emma I had to return to work when DD was 12 weeks old. I started searching at the 5 week mark and quickly realised that a live out nanny would be the best option for me. I checked with agencies first and their rates for nannies were between 250 - 300 dirhams per day for a 8 hour shift - almost the same monthly fee that a reputable nursery would charge. I ended up placing an ad on the Classifieds on the expatwoman site specifically looking for a live out nanny. I received almost 20 responses. The nanny we chose commenced with us at week 8 giving me four weeks to show her how I wanted things done and to gradually spend more time away from DD to ensure that returning to work wouldn't be such a huge shock to the system for me or DD. The only issue with getting a full time nanny is that you almost always have to sponsor the person as it would be otherwise illegal for them to work for you on a full time basis. Good luck : )
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Latest post on 12 November 2011 - 19:28
I could not recommend Dr. Ibrahim highly enough!
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Latest post on 12 November 2011 - 19:26
Hi Selma ADNIC, Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company, is the only insurance provider in the UAE that will give you immediate maternity cover. Alternatively, if you are already with a global provider, they may be able to automatically provide you with cover in the UAE. In order to apply to ADNIC, yes, you will need to show proof of residence. However, this process does not normally take one month, usually up to two weeks in fact. Perhaps your husband can push the PRO or whoever is responsible for arranging residency to speed up the process? I have not heard anything about a rule that you have to be here one month before you can get your residency. In fact, some employers commence the paperwork even before the employee arrives. I also didn't have insurance when I fell pregnant and went with ADNIC as I agree with the other poster that the cost of delivery in the public system is almost the same as the delivery in the public. Try to get your husband's company to commence the paperwork ASAP and speed things up for you as soon as you arrive. Good luck!
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 19:53
Hi Susan - we have had two monitors, an Avent one and the Angel Care one. Personally we prefer the Angel Care as the sensor pads really give us peace of mind that the unit will alarm us if DD is not breathing. We got the version without the video for AED550 from http://www.babyandme.net/ . We also live in a two storey villa and sometimes get interference on the handheld but repositioning it usually helps.
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 19:44
Hi, we are having the same problem with our 19 week old DD. I noticed the bumps are more prominent when she is trying to gobble her entire fist into her mouth. We also started solids in the past week and at first I thought it could be a reaction. Moonbean - how is your LO taking to the cereal? We have tried organic cereal which tastes rather bland but DD is happy to take it and we have also tried Heinz organic pear and banana puree which she loves and growls at me if I don't give her enough of it!
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 19:38
I had contributed to a thread on this topic not so long ago and detailed the process but it has been removed. kpea is right - you apply through www.passports.gov.au - you then print the form off and take it to the Aussie consulate in Burjaman business centre but make an appointment first.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 18:55
Thanks Krulka and jc2010. They only had the 14kg Huggies Swimmers at my Spinneys on the weekend so I have to keep looking around. DD is almost 7kg.
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 10:05
Super, thanks Ladies! GEA1984, would love to take you up on your offer, thank you. <em>edited by M on 01/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 19:37
Yes, you'll need to show the originals and bring photocopies with you. Basically you need to show them originals of all documents. The photos for the citizenship application can be taken by you and they are not particularly fussy on whether the baby has its head turned slightly or what colour the background is. BUT, for the passport, as you know Aussie authorities are particularly picky and you do have to follow guidelines - they are on the passport application form online. If you take the photos yourself, take your memory stick to the photo shop and get them adjusted so they are the right shape and size. They will print them out for you. You can apply for the passport here: https://www.passports.gov.au/Web/index.aspx
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 15:26
not meaning to hijack this thread, but just wanted to update and say we had a great night last night! Went down super easy (without dummy!!) at 6.45, dreamfeed at 11.30, then a few brief awakenings at 1.30, 3.45 and 5.30 but each time went to sleep within minutes and slept until 7. I did give the dummy then but once he seemed to relax I pulled it out gently and held his mouth closed. no picking up and he stayed in the cot the entire time! Am super happy this morning and I have to say that i think the Linden Tea is a bit of a magic lullaby potion alright...would definitely recommend anyone trying it. Kiwi - it's supposed to be excellent for fevers too so maybe you could try on your DS if he's still poorly too. Super news SG : ) Where can you get this Linden tea from? Sounds like it has made all the difference and hopefully with time your DS will continue sleeping for longer spells. DD is now on S-26 HA and has improved considerably. You can tell her tummy has settled right down but she's still a little gassy but can fart away on her own without crying to be picked up to help her get the gas out.
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 17:15
Hi Ladies DD was at the doc again today as her sleep is not getting better and we are experiencing the exact same symptoms - takes 2 hours to settle at night, sleeps for 3 or 4 hours and then downhill from 1am. DD is 14 weeks old and not teething or going through the sleep regression yet (I think). She was a good sleeper at weeks 9 and 10 - slept from 8pm to 5am with only one or two wakings and those were solved by putting her dummy in her mouth and she would fall asleep immediately. In our case, I think her waking is due to a digestive issue (have written about this on other threads). Doc agrees and has suggested a change in formula and introducing solids when she is 18 weeks old. We've got the new formula now, S26HA - wish us luck. However, doc also said that this sort of waking was entirely NORMAL and developmental - yikes!!!
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 15:44
Hee hee hee - glad you liked the syndrome joke. Ok, that all makes sense. I found with DD though that once she wakes herself up through such movement, she will end up crying. Sounds like I have to put in some hard yards like flymum!
 
 
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