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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 15:18
Im a sahm and feel just as tired at the end of the day. I actually would love to go back to work but with the cost of childcare for 3 I'd be lucky to have anything left over. Its funny sometimes I think I would be a better mum if I did go back to work.
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 17:25
Try pacos at the hilton. They do the best fajitas. l lived there for 5 years until feb this year and im tempted to go for a visit just for the them!
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 11:42
Hi klflopster I checked and the minimum they do is a 3 month pass for 1200dhs. Its really nice though, decent gym, squash and tennis courts. Outside swimming pool, cafe and bar.hth
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Latest post on 06 July 2011 - 20:29
Im pretty sure that al areesh club at festival city do a monthly membership. Im going there tomorrow so I'll find out the info for you if you like?
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 21:54
Im not sure if your aware but you only get 2/3 of your gratuity if you leave before 5 years. We only found out after my husband had handed his resignation in 6 weeks short of completing 5 years! Just something to think about.
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 21:07
tally ho that sounds gorge. Makes my idea sound naff!
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 21:05
If its casual I always do a mexican night. Beef and chicken fajitas, enchiladas, chilli nachos and all the extras like salsa, guacamole etc
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Latest post on 21 June 2011 - 15:30
I think about 3 years gap seems a pretty good gap, eldest potty trained, mostly out of the pushchair and hopefully a more reasonable human being ;) I remember with dd1 that I didn't even contemplate having another until she was about 2.5. She was such hardwork as she entered her 2's. I think if I'd of had a baby when she was 2 she would have been a nightmare. I ended up having ds when she was 4.5 months and she was brilliant with him. Would have liked a slightly smaller gap but just the way it happened. DD2 however came along when ds was 12mth 3 weeks!
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 21:00
m_king, they sell them kind of bags in daiso mmc. With the party bag selection.
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 20:57
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 11:08
When I was about 7 I begged my mum for the doll cricket, it was quite big and was run by batteries and could talk. Not long after I watched childs play, I know far to young, I rember it was round a friends house and my mum had no idea. Anyway I was petrified of this doll and all others after that. I used to hide it in the wardrobe but then my mum would come in and clean the room and put it back on the end of my bed. Was absolutely petrified and would take ages to get the courage to pick it up and move it again. I still can't have talking dolls in the house even with 2 dd's!
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 20:53
lol at dubaicat I think she's a lil excited ;) Fab news and congratulations xxx
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 12:37
you beat me to it!
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 12:36
I had this with my hotmail account. I had to put a new password on it which seems to have stopped the emails. hth
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 10:50
:) thanks! Fingers crossed to a fab hair do
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 10:43
bobadz sorry you had a bad experience. I definately saw Olga at the garoud branch. I wrote her name down to ask for her next time. Tall lady with blonde hair? I paid 700dhs which aslo included manicure and pedicure. Hope it goes well muurtje..can I put a disclaimer if it goes wrong?!! The pressure of recommending! Like I said I was very happy, hair was a bit buoffant after the blow dry but wasn't too bothered about that as I always prefer to do it myself.
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 09:46
Hi muurtje, I went to there in april. I had full head of highlights and a cut. Was really happy with both. The lady who cut my hair was Olga(sp). hth
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 11:04
Best wishes and good luck. So hoping its positive for you xxx
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 10:52
I daren't keep it in the house! Im currently having a funsize aero with my green tea. Figured it can be my reward ;) I don't think I have ever ate a bar so slow in my life. Am savouring every bit ha
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 10:35
In 3 days wow well done. The hunger isn't too bad its just the lack of sugar thats a killer! Was hoping to feel all rejuvenated and energised eating healthy but I spent most of the week moody and lethargic. Lets hope this week is better.
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 10:32
Mine and the 3 kids visas went over by about a month when my husband changed jobs and the company were messing us about with the visa process. We would of had to of paid 4000dhs in fines but managed to get it down to just 1200dhs. It was submitted to the courts and they halved it the first time and then was resubmitted to reduce it further still. Not sure on the exact process though sorry. It was done through his office pro. Good luck, hope you manage to sort it out.
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 10:10
Hi, I have a sit-n-stroll that im looking to sell. Still in good condition. Only used twice for a flight and the return. 800dhs. Think we bought it for around 1250. You can email me on k l s l a t e r at h o t m a i l dot c o m if your interested. I live in festival city.
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 16:22
lol that really made me chuckle ..mooster bride!!! 3 months is definately doable I reckon. Thats about a pound a week and panic diet for the last 2 weeks and it will be off. Bit of exercise, step away from the wine and you'll be alright! Good luck and congrats x
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 16:18
Soo hungry right now this thread is NOT helping the diet! Would also love chips, curry and a sausage and/or a kebab im not fussy! Just under 8 weeks for the uk binge to begin
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 16:11
Oooo me-ish! Im from widnes, which is classed as cheshire don't u know ha! as if, we usually get called 'plazzy scousers' but to be honest thats what we call people from runcorn ;) Would quite happily sell a child for a greggs sauasge roll and a proper jam doughnut right now! <em>edited by minxy on 23/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 09:07
So how did my fellow moosters do yesterday? I was good on the food front. Nothing even remotely tasty passed my lips ha! Exercise didn't quite work out as planned. Went for a powerwalk. Obviously it helps if you look the part. I went in my summer dress and flip flops... i know, i know! So had major thigh rub and flip flops are only meant for well um flip flopping not walking fast. My feet are killing! Oh and my handbag as I needed to go the shop! Ok so tonight Gym gear and trainers!
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 09:02
I know exactly what you mean, I have a scar just over my bellybutton button I ironed my tummy by mistake when I was pregnant (don't ask ;) ), but I don't think that's quite the same thing. lol me too twice!!
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 12:54
Sorry never been inside but can see the stage all set up from my balcony. Hoping we can hear it tonight as we don't have a babysitter. Try http://www.albadiagolfclub.ae might have the information your looking for.
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 11:43
Try chewing gum when you are trying to resist food. My friend was terrible for snacking when she was feeding her kids and swore by chewing gum as it stopped her putting the "leftovers" in her mouth by mistake :) Genius idea!! Will definately be trying that and will make sure the mixing bowl and spoon will be going straight into soapy water when i've finished as im not sure how long i can resist temptation!
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 10:46
Where is the ladies club? lol umm im not so sure I'd be a good advocate just yet to start one! Give me 8 weeks
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 10:43
I remember on here a while ago a lady had lost a huge amount of weight and as well as eating healthy and exercising she advised to drink loads of water.
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 10:41
It would be great if there was a weight watchers class here. I think I would do better if I had the pressure/mortification of the weekly weigh in. Going to have a look at doing it online.
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 10:38
Honestly all children seem to develop at different ages. My dd was really active and great at climbing, running etc but not a big talker whereas I knew someone at the same age that could talk really well but not so quick physically. Forgot to add that I did put her in nursery at same age as your ds will be and that helped. Im not sure whereabouts you are but im in festival city if you fancied a playdate one morning?
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 10:28
Oh no just realised its dd 7th birthday on wednesday which means baking 24 cupcakes. Followed by bday girl dinner of choice...pizza hut! Then baking birthday cake friday for party and mcdonalds at party venue, not forgetting all those jelly sweets for party bags. How the h3ll do I resist apart from taping my mush shut?! If I can get through this without slipping I will certainly deserve a bar of choc as a reward. HELP Good news though I have emailed urban fitness about signing up for urbankick twice a week starting tomorrow...
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 10:17
Ooo im so glad I posted Im feeling all motivated- ish well when I eventually get off EW! I do get the feeling though that it will end up like the briget jones diet of fitness; sunday went to the gym and because I was so good I had a dougnut as a reward but it was one with a hole so not so bad. monday Ate a lettuce leaf and some air...5 vodka and coke to celebrate being waiflike he he
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 10:06
To be honest its easier for me now as the 2 little ones entertain each other. They both love blocks. the wooden and plastic ones and those puzzles that you fit the shapes into. I usually play that with them but like I said they play quite well together so don't need constant attention with me. Maybe play games like that or read books. Tv is not too bad in moderation, My 2 year old gets really interactive when we are watching something and points out and talks about what he can see and i'll ask him stuff like "what is happening now" or "look at that" that kind of thing.
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 09:58
Say NO to the nuts WM!!!! They are seriously NOT good. (Says she who scoffed 3 packets of doritos in a row yesterday) :( There is only one answer for me, if I have to stop eating junk then it cannot be in the house at ALL or I will just eat it. I have no willpower. Im exactly the same, I can sniff out chocolate/cakes/pastries/biscuits crisps etc! Luckily I desperately need a big food shop so we have run out of anything fatty. May not bother and then there is no temptation. Waxmuch it looks like water how bad can it be??!! Step away from the nuts though!
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 09:44
Im so happy its not just me... feels like it sometimes. There are so many yummy mummies that use the pool near me and it just depressing even though its my own fault. Well day 1 and I've had a bowl of special k and a green tea so am feeling postively saintlike. This evening im going for a power walk (inspiration from sueR) round the block or 2 and if the walk doesn't do it I might drop a pound in sweat alone!
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 09:30
My first dd was the same at that age. We had not long moved here and we didn't really mix much with children at the same age or any age to be honest as we didn't really know anyone. I think she was nearer to 3 by the time she started talking more coherently. Now she is the biggest ********** ever! I do think socialising plays a part of it. I now have a 2.8 ds and a 19mth dd and they both started talking fairly early especially the youngest. I think a big part was having there elder sister who is now 6 and also having more friends with little ones to interact with. Maybe you could try some of the mum and tot groups that are on.
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 09:18
waxmuch at least you have till august saying that I'd still of put it off and would be posting the same thing in july in a mad panic. This is it though im so fed up of feeling like a heffer and constantly being tired. The 3 munchkins don't help but then neither does the bad diet and lack of exercise. Thanks for the advice nutty. I find it hard to get myself in gear as I can't go anywhere in the day until hubby gets back to mind the kids. So only evening classes and to be honest by that time im usually done in. Still going to do it though and might have a look what fitness dvds there are out there to do in the day.
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 09:12
Wouldn't mind but Ive been saying since about january I really must start getting healthy!! The fear has kicked in now Ive realised how soon I'll be flying back. Ah **** now im going to have to think of another class to do and weight lifting!! I feel like I need a lie down (doughnut) just thinking about it.
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 14:22
Thank you all. Wuffles I hadnt thought of any of that... something else to add to the pros of moving to be nearer to her school eventually! I feel hopeful though after reading Greenish's reply, because that area (around Lamcy) is very populated too as is Bur Dubai. Suethack I wonder if you are going against the morning rush hour traffic and thats why you rarely get stuck? Thats exactly the route I take, except in reverse. Though I really hope its true for me as well! :) Drawing up papers to file for admission.... here we come Mirdif, ready or not!! I do the school run run from festival city to mirdif and from this point it only takes 10-15 mins. Don't hit any traffic at all as its going against. You sometimes get the backend of the traffic on the way back near the fc turn off. Not sure on the traffic from bur dubai to here though as i've never been in school rush
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 21:11
Thanks for the advice ladies. I tried london clinic first as its just round the corner. They were great, dd was seen straight away and they were able to x-ray as well. Thankfully thumb was just badly bruised and swollen..phew!
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 16:28
My 18mth dd got her thumb trapped in a door earlier on and im worried it could be broken. Its swollen and quite bruised but she cries the minute I try to go near it to try to see if it bends. I have no idea where to take her to get it looked at. Im in festival city area, does anyone know where would be the best place to go? tia
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 18:13
Health shops and boots should sell them, I used an amzin one from uk, they were homeopathic granules, instantly soothed her, do you have anyone coming over, I will look for the name of them, they were in a green box, worked a treat. Try a cooling ring for her to naw on. Rub a little bit of bonjela (I know there are different views on this) on her gums. The powder you just pour into dd mouth. Good luck I think you mean nelsons teething powder? Its fab, have used them on all 3 of my kids. Haven't spotted them here though, usually stock up in the uk or get visitors to bring them over.
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 18:04
It depends whereabouts on the road you were. Its 140 until you get to the section that goes down to 2 lanes and the start of the roadworks. Then its 120 the rest of the way. When I lived there you used to be able to go to the traffic department within a week or so of the fine being issued and get the fine halved.
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 08:34
13 months between them?! OK, I feel better now! I'm still feeling absolutely nothing. My sister keeps telling me to stop worrying and every pregnancy's different, and I know she's right, but I can't help but think I should be feeling something by now :(. Ha ha im glad! My pregnancy was different to. Had all the symptons straightaway and found out with ds at 4 weeks. With dd didn't have anything till about 10 - 11 weeks. Also didn't find out till I was about 8 weeks...was in denial! Congratulations though and the thought of managing seems much worse than the reality. I fretted for the whole 9 months but the minute I saw dd it was love and obviously meant to be.
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 23:12
Similar situation for me. Took me almost 18 months to conceive with ds and I conceived dd2 when he was 4 only months. Shock would be an understatment! There is just under 13months between them, Dd is now 17months. Funnily enough when she was first born it was pretty easy, well as much as it can be. Now is a bit tougher as they are both mobile. They are good little pals though and play well together most of the time
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 21:54
call Maureen @ 050 535 3382. she cuts at her home, if that's ok with you (she has pets) but her work is amazing! she lives in Mirdif. Thanks, I'll give her a call in the morning. Do you know if she does colour?
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 10:50
One of the girls at Sisters at MCC is very good for a [b'>chop[/b'> and Blow, can't remember her name but she does a nice job also their was a eastern european in the Nail spa there who was ok. Think that's exactly what she was avoiding. ;) lol... don't suppose u want to go first and be a guinea ***!! Lots of suggestions, thanks all.
 
 
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