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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 21:00
So my LO is 5 months old and is a terrible sleeper. For that reason, Im up several times a night to re-settle her. But when she finally DOES sleep for maybe 2-3 hours, Im WIDE awake and cannot sleep! Im just about drifting off when LO wakes up again aarrghhhh! Ive tried counting sheep, counting backwards etc but nothing works! :( Any suggestions pleeeeeeease!!!! Im dead on my feet!!!
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 12:52
I always get lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Latest post on 03 May 2013 - 14:38
Im a FTM and recently LO keeps rubbing her nose and eyes (as if she were very tired) but even when shes not. Is this a sign of teething I wonder?
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Latest post on 03 May 2013 - 14:05
Our LO is teething and have Teetha powder but Ive given it 3 times already and 3 times she has just vomited immediately after - anyone any suggestions please?
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 15:38
What sort of feeds do your LO's take? My LO is 5 months now and she is still only taking between 4oz - 5oz (but most of the time its 4oz). She feeds every 3 hours but wont take any more than that. A lot of babies I know her age are on 8-9oz which is a lot more. She is still taking a dream feed about 11pm and then a night feed between 2am - 3am. She is putting on weight - thats definitely not an issue but was just wondering what other reflux babies feeds are like? Im also starting her on solids soon (just tasters) but Im concerned that she might take even less milk once solids are established and want to make sure her milk intake remains sufficient. TIA!
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 16:35
THE SHINING with the scary twin girls in the corridor!!!!
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 14:15
OMG ladies THATS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did someone remember it or good old google? :0 It was a bl**dy scary film I can tell ya!
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 13:51
sals, Every now and then this film comes to mind and it bugs me soooooo much! So I thought I would enlist the expertise of EW :)
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 13:13
Yes pls Mrsg1 Thanks! edited by Mmmmmm on 21/04/2013 <em>edited by Mmmmmm on 21/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 11:44
Sandstar that would be AMAZING please if possible! Where are you based? I had someone due to visit who was going to bring me some over but the trip has been cancelled! I had seen on another thread that it was available in Dubai in some places but no names given. It no longer contains alcohol or sugar so I cant understand why it wouldnt be available on this market!
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 11:44
Oh and TDB, YES please if you have the space!!!
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 10:32
Anyone know where I can get some in Dubai pls?
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 10:28
Hi Elabella, Thanks for your comment but I want to avoid the crying methods. If anyone has used PU/PD Id be interested to hear your experience Thanks!
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 20:37
Our LO is almost 5 months and cannot self settle. We are NOT prepared to use CIO but had considered the PU/PD method. Has anyone used this? I am just starting my research on it now but was wondering if anyone has any experience, good or bad? TIA!
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 10:03
Mols I had this last week. There were other indications that LO wasnt well before fever hit like not eating. not being "herself". I called City maternity ward as it was late at night and they said to give Calpol but if it stays over 38 even after giving the medication to take her in as there was another underlying cause that needed to be investigated. It turns out she had a throat infection that needed to be treated. Keep an eye on and if you dont feel comfortable, I would always call your dr / hospital for peace of mind.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 16:05
Hi TDB, Yes we tried the AR formula too but it has a thickening agent in it that causes very bad wind and because of that the Dr recommended taking her off it. Will start off with baby rice this weekend anyway (she will be 20 weeks) and see how she goes - she seems very interested in food too so will be an interesting experience lol!
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 21:09
Thank you ladies. We have had a rough few months with reflux and although our LO is putting on weight, she is in a lot of discomfort. Our paed here and also one back in Europe confirmed that solids should be started between 4 and 6 months. We have also been to see 2 allergists who confirmed that weaning from 4 months onwards is now proven NOT to cause allergies and is actually now recommended for babies with reflux. They provided me with several sources of proof supporting this theory and they are of the opinion that babies with reflux who start solids late, sometimes go on to have problems with solids at all. Feefmick, I have read several times again was reiterated by the Doctor that if the baby is not ready for solids, they would not take to it. At the end of the day, all we want for our babies is the very, very best so I am prepared to try anything. If it is not for her, then we will wait a couple of weeks but I do want to try. The nurse at the clinic we go to said one thing to me that will stay with me always - she said "When someone asks me about a baby (my own or grandchildren) if I would prefer a boy or a girl, I say - 'All I want is a baby without reflux'".
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 13:44
Tnx ladies!
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 13:43
Tnx Jenc, Bump for anywhere else pls in case they dont deliver?
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 13:42
Not sure what you are looking for but try Riot Photos in JLT - have had a few things done with them and always very good quality.
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 11:55
I bought some excellent quality ones from Ace on SZR. Have reused them several times and they still work perfectly.
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 10:31
Hi Claire, I have one of those and its fantastic. I use it all the time - Im not sure if it would be good enough to make completely lump free puree? Maybe I should just try LOL! Its for my baby so want a completely lump free consistency. Ive heard that the hand held mills that you turn are supposed to be very good but not sure where to get one.,...
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 10:05
Thank you for your comment evelyn2000 but please do not tell me how to raise my baby. I asked for advice on weaning - not comments telling me I am doing the wrong thing! I have done my research and I have every faith in my Doctor, thank you very much. To any other ladies who have had experience in weaning a reflux baby, any HELPFUL comments please? <em>edited by Mmmmmm on 15/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 20:01
CHDP, I really like it. The chips obviously arent as good as deep fried but they are VERY good! We've had ours for ages now and really miss it since we dropped the bl***y insert! One already ordered from Amazon YAY!
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 17:35
Im getting prepared to wean my 4.5 month old on the advice of my paed. Can anyone with experience in this area give me tips pls? im afraid when I give her solids she's going to vomit even more than she does now aarrgghhhhh!!!!
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 15:22
We did this by wrapping thick rope around it - they LOVE scratching it! Otherwise, you will find some reasonably priced ones at the pet shop in the Lulu centre in Barsha.
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 15:13
Amazing ladies thank you! I even have a friend over next week so can take it over for me! Thanks SO much! Fully cooked chips again YAY! x
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 15:15
Bump anyone?
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 21:00
All of the stretch limos allow you to BYO - also the big Double Decker Bus is the same.,...both quite an experience!
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Latest post on 03 April 2013 - 19:37
Hi ladies, Thanks for posting! Right Daza, lets get together and make this our easy million plan! All we have to do is find that miracle solution :) Infant Bonjela is supposed to be excellent and of course you cant get it here! Ive tried a million pharmacies! Have the teething rings, Sophie the Giraffe etc. Havent tried the washcloth yet AJ, thanks for suggesting. Our LO isnt on solids yet so not sure if frozen fruit or cucumber would be a good idea? Shes definitely getting the cuddles :)
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Latest post on 02 April 2013 - 13:13
Does anyone know of any health insurers who will cover pre existing conditions such as cancer please? Have tried many of the major ones - Axa, Bupa, Allianz etc and they are all saying no :(
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Latest post on 02 April 2013 - 12:38
Thanks lou, have sent them an email requesting info!
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Latest post on 02 April 2013 - 12:28
Absolutely - its infant first aid that I am looking for. Would be very interested in the details thanks!
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 10:16
HAPPY EASTER!!! Anything going on today for Easter or did it all happen over the weekend?
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 11:42
I have about 8 boxes of Clexane left over from City selling me too much! Its generally Dhs72 per box with 2 injections. Would anyone be interested in buying it off me at a reduced price?
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 21:54
bump?
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Latest post on 19 March 2013 - 22:13
I have a number of Kindle books that have checklists or surveys to fill in etc. Is it possible to print these pages??? TIA!
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 19:57
GT my LO is 3.5 months and she is on 150mls every 3 hours. I think at this age it is generally more in the region of 180 - 210 every 4 hours but as my LO suffers from reflux, she is on smaller more regular feeds. Sometimes she finishes the 150, sometimes she doesnt...All babies differ though... HTH! <em>edited by Mmmmmm on 15/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 19:55
Thanks ladies - very helpful information! Maybe she is too small for it just yet. Will have to be patient :) Think the Bumbo chair could be a good idea though - any idea where to get one here in Dubai?
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 15:42
You see Daza, thats EXACTLY what I had in mind for her!!!! I think she would just love it! Sitting up would just suit her down to the ground :) Where did you get yours, do you mind me asking? Or where can I get something similar? It looks ideal!
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 13:41
Thanks Gra, I hope it does pass. I dont mind walking around with her from 5am but obviously if she can sleep better and longer without the discomfort she would be better! Can you give camomile tea to babies of that age? I thought you werent supposed to give anything like that until they reached 6 months? Daza, regarding tummy massage, do you think it would work while shes asleep? The only thing is that this is always at night when she is dressed in her comfy PJs and grobag so it'll be difficult to get to her tummy at night.... during the day, its really not an issue. Its just at night time that she wakes with it....
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 12:06
Hi NMT, Thanks so much for your response. We use Infacol before every feed. I noticed a huge difference in the beginning so I hope that is still working its magic! We have tried lots of different positions - over my shoulder (which we tend to avoid at night as she just falls asleep!), sitting on my knee but she just falls forward in a sleepy position like a bobble head doll :) and also lying across my knews.... but none of them seem to work! When shes asleep, shes asleep! :) Burping during the day isnt an issue at all....
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 10:39
Bump - any other ideas please from other mums? Trying to wind her asleep just is not an option! :)
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Latest post on 11 March 2013 - 15:52
Hey TDB, Has this changed at all since your post? I noticed around our LO's 12 week growth spurt she started waking much earlier but not from hunger - it seems she is waking with bad wind :( This has not changed in the past 2 weeks so she is still starting to wake from 5am onwards (but not wanting to feed until about 8am). I was hoping that it was part of her growth spurt but its been going on too long now I think for it to be linked! Lets hope it stops soon - 5am wake ups are tooooooooo early!!!
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Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 22:12
I looked everywhere here too and could not find one. You can order one and have it sent here though. I agree with below poster - DEF worth the money spent!
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Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 22:11
Thank you ladies, we have the SnugRide 30. We have just noticed now after looking through the booklet that we can change the position of the crotch belt so that should give us a little extra room. We have already moved the main straps to the largest adjustment so will check out how much extra room we have now with the crotch belt moved. She is quite tall though and although nowhere near the 30lbs mentioned on the notice (she is around 16lbs) she is tall so her shoulders are quite close to touching the top of the seat. Will check it out tomorrow once she's up and about! Tnx again! PS Where did you all buy your Maxi Cosys and what budget approx please? It seems to be the most popular here....
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Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 08:52
If not, anyone know where the closest one is to send something registered post? TIA!
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Latest post on 09 March 2013 - 21:53
Hi Daza, Thanks for your reply. I can try to wind her for 20 minutes when shes asleep but it just doesnt work! She is completely out for the count and nothing happens at all when shes that asleep! Wish it did work! Shes quite hard to wind in the first place so asleep is just close to impossible!
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Latest post on 09 March 2013 - 19:37
We have found THE best white noise application on Youtube! I have tried and tried different WN but nothing seems to work apart from this ONE that I found on Youtube. It calms our LO in seconds! I even tried it in the car today, which she absolutely hates and it worked!!!! I was just wondering if anyone has ever heard about white noise being damaging to babies hearing or anything about high frequencies in white noise not being good for babies? TIA!
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 19:41
Thanks all, Daza - The Organic Shop - is that the Organic Cafe you are talking about? Mols - Sante from Organics - again is that the Organic Cafe? At Emaar Biz Park?
 
 
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