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Latest post on 16 March 2013 - 15:11

I had my wedding make up done by a Colombian girl last summer and thought she was fantastic, she charged 3500 (which was cheap comparing to the going rate for wedding make up here). She used all Bobbi Brown, and the make up was flawless. I was so tired after my wedding i never removed my make up and woke up the next day with it perfectly on my face still! LOL. I was really impressed. Her website is www.makeupdubai.com

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Latest post on 16 March 2013 - 14:17

I had a spinal block for C section, the same as Daza mentioned, and I did not feel it, and I was not in labor either. Just in case you don't already know, there are some procedures that your husband should give consent for (especially if he is local). I have seen a friend in a desperate condition waiting to be taken into theatre but her husband had to arrive in a helicopter from offshore to sign for it. I don't think that she or the baby were necessarily at risk, but the hospital held out until he arrived. Anyway, just convince him to agree to whatever you decide or you can tell him that you may decide on not so many children as you had planned! You will not feel it and hopefully it will be effective. Funny you should mention it, he keeps telling me they'll ask him to sign a release form and i'm wondering "why would they do that? I'm an adult woman, it's my choice" but maybe you're right, I should check with the hospital before hand. I know they require it for c section but for epidural i'm not sure. And it's scary to think he might not be there (he's a pilot so could very well be away when i go into labour). Gosh i hope they dont! We're already fighting over it, he's brainwashed by his family thinking that it will damage by back and it's bad for the baby and i don't think he'd be keen to sign! yikes Hi! My DH was not present at my labor and I had no problems getting an epidural. I don't know about the c-section though. Oh thank God! :)

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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 22:04

Depending on which nationality you carry, you would normally pass on your nationality to your child. So let us say that you are American and your husband is Emirati, then your baby will be both nationalities. If you then apply for a UAE passport for your baby then you cannot obtain a visa for the USA for your baby as she would already be American. So you would have to apply for an American passport for your baby to enter the USA on, but she would not be allowed to leave the UAE on that passport as the UAE do not recognize dual nationality. So at the check in desk you would show the USA passport and then at immigration the UAE passport and then switch to USA on arrival. OR you would fly in to another country before switching passports and on to your final destination. Confused? Yes, it is messy! If, of course you do not have automatic nationality passed down, then your baby will require a visa and it depends on where you come from as to how easily you can obtain that. I normally would pass on the nationality automatically but UAE doesn't allow dual nationality and could create a huge problem if they found out my baby had 2 passports. I have since contacted my embassy who said she would require a visa but with hardly any paper work (only my passport, husband's passport, our marriage cert, her birth cert and passport) and they'll issue her a 3 year visa multiple entry, no stay limit so that's good thank God!

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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 21:59

I had a spinal block for C section, the same as Daza mentioned, and I did not feel it, and I was not in labor either. Just in case you don't already know, there are some procedures that your husband should give consent for (especially if he is local). I have seen a friend in a desperate condition waiting to be taken into theatre but her husband had to arrive in a helicopter from offshore to sign for it. I don't think that she or the baby were necessarily at risk, but the hospital held out until he arrived. Anyway, just convince him to agree to whatever you decide or you can tell him that you may decide on not so many children as you had planned! You will not feel it and hopefully it will be effective. Funny you should mention it, he keeps telling me they'll ask him to sign a release form and i'm wondering "why would they do that? I'm an adult woman, it's my choice" but maybe you're right, I should check with the hospital before hand. I know they require it for c section but for epidural i'm not sure. And it's scary to think he might not be there (he's a pilot so could very well be away when i go into labour). Gosh i hope they dont! We're already fighting over it, he's brainwashed by his family thinking that it will damage by back and it's bad for the baby and i don't think he'd be keen to sign! yikes

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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 21:33

I have had epidurals with no regrets. For my last labor, I was on the IPad just a few minutes before my son was born. I would not have been able to do that without an epidural. thats amazing! what an amazing birth experience you must have had! Wish mine goes as smoothly!

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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 16:48

MrsAbdalla Can't speak for anyone else, but once the epidurall wore off, I could walk albeit slowly, no back pain. No probs bending. Thats just what i needed to know! thanks so much! Should i tell my OBGYN in advance that i want it or wait til i go into labour?

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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 15:14

Thanks a lot for your advice ladies. My own mother is actually encouraging me to take it, she had both of us naturally and said only because it wasn't around in her time, but if she had to have a baby today, for sure she'd take it because why suffer so unnecessarily, if you have a headache you pop 2 panadol even though you know you'll get through it without them (her words lol). I know women have given birth naturally for God knows how many thousands of years. I also have a friend who was so traumatised by the birth of her first she refuses to consider ever having another baby and actually tears up when she tries to talk about the birth. I want to have a good birth experience as i plan on having a large family inshAllah. I know everyone says you forget the pain once you see your baby but i just don't wanna suffer so much. Up until recently i was told i'd probably need a c section because of low lying placenta so hadn't thought much about natural birth, then when they said i could deliver normally i was thrilled but suddenly scared! My husband has started to be brain washed by his family and friends and is totally against me having it and as much as i want our first baby's birth to be a shared experience, it's something he can't contemplate or understand as a man so i think it should be my decision. I don't wanna freeze him out and we share our thoughts on everything from breast-feeding to caring for the baby but this is something i feel i should get to decide. So no one had any problems walking afterwards? I know you'll be numb for a few/several hours but what about after that? Another local friend told me my back will be so sore i wont be able to bend down to bath or change the baby!

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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 12:09

I have prices for deliveries in various hospitals as i was calling all this week (changing from NMC). Here is the delivery prices for natural birth: American Hospital: 11950 Canadian Hospital: 15000 Al Wasl Hospital (Latifa): 9000 City Hospital: 11500 International Modern Hospital: 10000 Al Garhoud Private Hospital: 9350 NMC Al Qusais: 7650 I just changed from NMC to Al Garhoud, saw Dr Hanan today and almost fell in love with her! She's so warm, friendly, wonderful, pro-natural - i adored her and all the nurses, reception staff. Sorry thats all the info i have xxx Hi, Do you know the rate at Iranian hospital? No idea, you could give them a call and they'll tell you over the phone

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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 22:58

I've been told by so many sources that it's illegal for a company to keep an employee's passport yet the company I work for is insisting that I give it to them for 'safe keeping'. Any advice on how to avoid giving it back? I can't seem to find anything official written anywhere (including the labour law, the ministry of labour website, etc) saying that it's illegal for them to keep it so if anyone has found anything official or has avoided handing over their passport in a similar situation I would greatly appreciate the advice. it is totally illegal, although i don't have anything official to show you. But you could always pop in to immigration and ask them, then pass on your source to your employer.

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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 22:56

Dragon Mart have a few shops, i got mine from there, chose the wood from hundreds of types/sizes/colours/designs, chose the glass, gave the sizes and voila, after 10 days picked up my custom made mirror :)

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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 22:52

I rented a car for months while on visit visa a few years back, from a company called Al Mas Rent A Car in Deira. I never had a credit card and they didnt even make me pay in advance. Young syrian boys own it, in their early 20s, very nice guys. Ask for Alaa 04-2955669

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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 22:39

I saw hats in Matalan Arabian Centre, dont know if they had scarf and gloves though, sorry :(

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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 22:35

wear them proudly ladies! the miracle of giving life and being a mother is totally worth it (says me who didnt get them yet!) LOL but am preparing to get them now :)

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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 22:33

I have prices for deliveries in various hospitals as i was calling all this week (changing from NMC). Here is the delivery prices for natural birth: American Hospital: 11950 Canadian Hospital: 15000 Al Wasl Hospital (Latifa): 9000 City Hospital: 11500 International Modern Hospital: 10000 Al Garhoud Private Hospital: 9350 NMC Al Qusais: 7650 I just changed from NMC to Al Garhoud, saw Dr Hanan today and almost fell in love with her! She's so warm, friendly, wonderful, pro-natural - i adored her and all the nurses, reception staff. Sorry thats all the info i have xxx

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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 22:29

I really loved all your replies and am smiling broadly and feel great now. i thought it was just me and i was starting to wonder if people close to me thought i couldnt do it! Didnt know everyone gets these stupid comments! Im so looking forward to my baby girl, im expecting it to be so hard but so wonderful, being pregnant has been wonderful also and im the happiest ive ever been. Thank you all for your really wonderful comments, your babies/children are lucky to have you xxxx

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Latest post on 11 March 2013 - 22:30

Please don't let anyone take the joy of parenthood away from you. Smile back at all the Negative Nellies and say "I know I know but you know what I am soooooooo happy".Live in the moment not a soul can predict what lies ahead,yes life will change but ask any moms on here, it is so worth it..... All the very best :) thanks so much Nomad :) im so excited i feel im gonna burst! been the longest 8 months of my life :D

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Latest post on 11 March 2013 - 21:26

Hiya MrsAbdalla... I got the exact same when i was pregnant...people said my life was ruined now and so on, maybe bcos i got pregnant litterally the day i got married and didn't tick anything of my to do list...everyone told me its going to be tough... Its far from ruined my life, its been the best experience of my life...i would rather be with my little angel than on any holiday.... Sleepless nights depends on the child....i had only 2months pf sleepness nights, she has been sleeping through ever since, yes i had to be be strong and i've had to let her cry it out abit, but that lasted three days and she has settled....8pm-7am straight at seven months....everyone is so shocked at what i have managed to doon my own.... I'd say just take no notice, definitely prepare yourself because it is life changing but you only make it as difficult as you want it to be....you do go through stages when its difficult but who doesn't, we do that as adults too. All the best hun Xx Aw thanks for that! I'm the same, got pregnant on my wedding but we both wanted to start a family straight away. I can't see what's the point of life without children and i certainly know it's not going to be easy, it will be hard but everything in life worth having is not achieved easily. Every time one of my friend's kids acts up in front of me they say "it's all ahead of you!" with a stupid smirk. I sarcastically replied to one that if it was as bad and horrible as they make it out to be no one would ever have kids but yet they do! just for once when i say i cant wait i wish someone replied "it's fantastic and you'll be so happy". It's gotten so bad im afraid to tell people im excited and nearly want to pretend im dreading it! LOL. Your answer was just what i needed to hear, thanks hun :*

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Latest post on 11 March 2013 - 20:34

Thanks everyone for your replies. Guess i'll just have to wait (pray) and see! LOL xxxx

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Latest post on 11 March 2013 - 12:48

Unfortunately, it's likely wishful thinking. I had the same thoughts with my pregnancy with my son. Didn't gain too much. Wasn't overly huge. Didn't see any late in pregnancy. Out pops baby... And I soon notice them on the underside of my belly where I couldn't have seen them while pregnant even if I wanted. Just got more with my second. IMO totally worth the marked up belly and I still rock a bikini. :) LOL! Really? Ya i'm not too bothered about it, just ****** dying to see my baby at this stage! Did you gain extra weight in your second pregnancy? I thought they'd be done with the first! Guess i'll go check my belly with a hand mirror now :p

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Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 14:58

Hi Mrs Abdalla - I honestly cannot speak highly enough about the treatment and care me and my baby received at Al Garhoud with Dr Nadia. I delivered there early Jan - went in for routine check up 2 weeks before my due date and Dr. Nadia did a scan and found my waters had leaked away so they needed to get baby out asap. They got me in for an emergency c-section wand within 2 hours of having the scan I had had my baby. I was massively freaked out prior to going into surgery and totally unprepared but all the staff and especially Dr. Nadia were just fantastic!! She talked me through everything and delivered my baby herself - she then stitched me up and made a point to come and check on me constantly. Also her staff are all fantastic - lovely ladies and nothing is too much trouble. We also did not pay any cash up front. If I fall pregnant again, I would not consider going anywhere else. Hope this helps x Hi Masafi Mama! It really helped, thanks so much! I called the hospital this morning to make an appointment with Dr. Nadia but unfortunately she's fully booked for another month and even has a waiting list for cancellations! I'm due in 6 weeks so can't afford to wait around so booked with Dr. Hanan instead. Hope she'll be good also. Dr. Nadia indeed must be amazing to say she has such a long list of patients. Can i also ask, did they charge you for anything you used at the hospital such as diapers, creams, etc. as many people are telling me most hospitals add these items on to your bill, in that case i'd rather bring my own as i already have everything and got the top of the range of each item. Thanks again so much! :)

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Latest post on 09 March 2013 - 17:36

Hi ladies, im due to give birth next month and planning to take my baby home in september for a month. However, she will have a local passport. Do you know if i have to apply the normal old way for a visa for her for my country? And will they give her special circumstances being a child of a citizen (more than one entry, allowed to stay longer, etc.). My husband was given a 3 year multiple entry visa "Spouse of Citizen" visa so i'm just wondering if they will give the same to my daughter? I know i should call the embassy but they're closed now so until tomorrow i'm looking for a heads up. TIA for your help.

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Latest post on 07 March 2013 - 21:33

Is this a wind-up? If not, please tell her that I want to talk to her. I know that this goes on all the time, but your saying it on here makes me feel uncomfortable. i wish it was. I've gotten so upset and cried to my husband but the culture is that you have to mind your own business. i didnt mean to go into all that detail but i was asked why i thought she was a terrible mother and you can see why. and when i've confronted her im basically told to pi$$ off because i haven't had my child yet so don't know how hard it is. A ridiculous reply

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Latest post on 07 March 2013 - 21:24

And this is your best friend? friend and in-law. when i tell her what she's doing is terribly wrong she replies "you haven't had your baby yet! Wait and see!" We're not from the same country or culture but where i come from I've NEVER seen any young woman treat her kids like that.

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Latest post on 07 March 2013 - 21:16

I agree with those who say that all children are different and all mothers are different, and some babies no matter what you do will cry and cry and cry. You can't lock yourself up at home because your child is bothering others! Life goes on... Being a mother is such a hard job - this coming from someone who is about to have her first baby. I already have my best friend giving me baby advice when in my eyes she is the worst mother in the whole world and each time she tells me "you must do this" or "you must do that" i wanna say "why the **** would i ever take advice from you! You're the worst parent ever!" But in her eyes she's the best. And in her eyes ill probably be a terrible mother and an even worse one for not taking her advice! What to do! I feel like i'm already being judged and i haven't even had my baby. my friendship with her is regardless of the fact that she is a terrible mother. Quite frankly punching your toddler in the face and calling her an animal and dog makes her a terrible parent in my eyes! Am i wrong? Wow! Some best friend you are.

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Latest post on 07 March 2013 - 21:15

I agree with those who say that all children are different and all mothers are different, and some babies no matter what you do will cry and cry and cry. You can't lock yourself up at home because your child is bothering others! Life goes on... Being a mother is such a hard job - this coming from someone who is about to have her first baby. I already have my best friend giving me baby advice when in my eyes she is the worst mother in the whole world and each time she tells me "you must do this" or "you must do that" i wanna say "why the **** would i ever take advice from you! You're the worst parent ever!" But in her eyes she's the best. And in her eyes ill probably be a terrible mother and an even worse one for not taking her advice! What to do! I feel like i'm already being judged and i haven't even had my baby. Wow! Some best friend you are. omg..i'm curious though - just why would you say she is such a bad parent ? Where do i start! She gives her toddler and 4 year old at least 6 bars of chocolate a day, they don't eat meals at all and she wonders why. She calls them names such as dogs, animals and beats them so severely that she'd actually go to prison where i come from! She wears her own seatbelt but has never secured her kids in the car, even as newborns she had someone to hold them while driving. Her kids are so out of control that no one can bear to be around them, they spit at people and call people "animals" when they're upset and she finds it amusing. And since i found out im pregnant she's offering her parenting advice daily and gets offended when i tell her i have my own way, and she has hers! Am i being too hard on her or are her mothering skills really appauling?

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Latest post on 07 March 2013 - 20:00

I agree with those who say that all children are different and all mothers are different, and some babies no matter what you do will cry and cry and cry. You can't lock yourself up at home because your child is bothering others! Life goes on... Being a mother is such a hard job - this coming from someone who is about to have her first baby. I already have my best friend giving me baby advice when in my eyes she is the worst mother in the whole world and each time she tells me "you must do this" or "you must do that" i wanna say "why the **** would i ever take advice from you! You're the worst parent ever!" But in her eyes she's the best. And in her eyes ill probably be a terrible mother and an even worse one for not taking her advice! What to do! I feel like i'm already being judged and i haven't even had my baby.

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Latest post on 07 March 2013 - 19:33

I was also covered for just these 2 hospitals. I went to look at both, and decided on Al Garhoud. I am due to deliver there next week. I have been seeing Dr. Nadia who is fantastic (she has a LOT of experience and is 1 of the 3 fetal specialists in UAE). I cannot recommend the hospital and Dr. Nadia highly enough. All the staff are wonderful as well. I was given the full tour, introduced to the head midwives (who were fantastic when we had a false alarm the other night and ended up there at 1am). The rooms are all clean and nice, and they really make you feel like you are the only patient! Every time I have had an appointment, they have been so helpful and caring. After a few friends have delivered at Medcare, I would not go there.. Hope this helps Hi Masafi mama! I had the tour of al garhoud private hos. yesterday and loved it! The staff were amazing. I've decided to deliver there after 7/8 weeks inshallah. They asked me if i wanted any doctor in particular but im not sure how it works? Like if i request Dr. Nadia, do i have to go and have consultations with her and will she also be the one to deliver the baby? Plus i told them yesterday i would pay in advance or at least a deposit but they said "no need :) you can pay when you arrive to deliver your baby". I keep thinking it's a mistake after seeing all the other hospitals who demand cash up front. Please let me know. I was using NMC for all my GYN appointments until this week

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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 21:06

Hi ladies, I'm just wondering if i'm the youngest mum in Dubai.... Every mum i have bumped into seems to be in their 30's....i don't have a problem with 30+ year olds, infact i have made great friends with a few....but its just something i've started to wonder about??? One of my neighbours is 35 and has 11 kids so i doubt it! But for an expat i guess you're young, comparing to others. Im 28 now and having my first very soon inshAllah and super-duper excited :D

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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 19:50

Thanks for the replies ladies. just had my suspicions confirmed. Saw another doctor today at a private clinic who told me my placenta was high rather than low which was nothing to worry about, no cysts, no nothing. She was shocked when i explained about NMC. She said there is no reason whatsoever i cannot have a normal delivery. I feel so relieved thank God. Thanks again for your replies xxx

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