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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 10:17
Hiya Ladies, Not been on this for a while as my DD and I have been so poorly, the weather got the better of us this time round. Was wondering if anyone has had a growth scan yet? I never had one with my first as i went back to the UK and i don't think it was even discussed or an option there. Any how, i'm seeing dr ibrahim at city hospital we've booked an appointment for this Sunday. If anyone has had theirs can you let me know what to expect. Im assuming its measurements of the LO just to make sure He/she is growing fine. Hope ur all doing well xx
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 12:34
Try a pce. Alled hatem hair in jbr 044574337 I've not bought a wig but had hair extentions there, they also have a branch in bur dubai i think, by the clockwork round about, it ws huge. All the best
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 10:38
Normally in the spice aisle where all the cloves and cooking powders are.
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 09:52
TDB Thats exactly what i wanted to do but i can't find meringue powder...where can i get it from? Im pregnant too so i should defo go with that option too. Theres so much to bake but im missing one or two ingredients for each thing lol :(
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 09:35
Meggsy, Was it a really thick consistancy? How much icing sugar and water? And is liquid food colouring okay?
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 09:16
Are these products available here ladies? If so where?
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 09:01
Thanks KenzaB, I thinking to bake either gingerbread or vanilla cookies. I was thinking of making royal icing with confectionary sugar, egg whites and food colouring....worried if it will dry or not also hoping the cookies won't stick together when I stack them. I may just melt milk and white chocolate....not sure which one will work best.
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 09:57
Thanks ladies, but all of this has already been covered in the past :( my tree has loads of presents for our little girl under it. Yday my hubs asked me what are all of the presents and i told him, all for our girl. I felt so bad as my mind has gone completly blank. Unfortunately hes not into sentimental things atall, i had a list of things that i could do but it would take me a while to put together for a slight glance at it and for it never to be touched again.
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 09:17
Me and my husband have been together for 9 and i have covered every present that i can think of. For example cufflinks, shirts, shoes, teddies, socks, boxers, ties, photos/frames, booze even pet fish. I'm really stuck this year and there's only a week to go until Xmas....then in march he turns 30 and it'll all begin again. We have a 17month old and I'm pregnant, i can cover babysitting in march but I'd like to do more than just a meal Any ideas ladies, please help
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 09:10
I agree with Redrec Tangle. Real friends don't just cut someone out of their lives like that. Not showing up on your wedding without contacting you? I would not bother, not worth your time. Real friends also forgive each other. People make mistakes and bad decisions all the time. Life's too short to speculate on the worst rather than try to make amends with someone you care about. I too agree with Redrec Triangle, although i said in my previous post that give it a go and if nothing comes from it, I would never look back if (and it did) happen again. It first happened with my friends back home, i tried so hard and got nowhere. I then made a really good friend here and we had one disagreement but this time i couldn't careless and i couldn't be bothered with the what ifs either. Yes friends forgive each other but friends also don't let things go this far.
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 09:09
I agree with Redrec Tangle. Real friends don't just cut someone out of their lives like that. Not showing up on your wedding without contacting you? I would not bother, not worth your time. Real friends also forgive each other. People make mistakes and bad decisions all the time. Life's too short to speculate on the worst rather than try to make amends with someone you care about. I too agree with Redrec Triangle, although i said in my previous post that give it a go and if nothing comes from it, I would never look back if (and it did) happen again. It first happened with my friends back home, i tried so hard and got nowhere. I then made a really good friend here and we had one disagreement but this time i couldn't careless and i couldn't be bothered with the what ifs either. Yes friends forgive each other but friends also don't let things go this far.
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 07:20
I had e exact experience with my friends, they came to my wedding, put on fake smiles, had a good b!tch but it was all seen in my videos and photos also by my other friends. I tried loads of times to sort things out but it was clear that they were not interested, i felt like a right fool. I'd say try once but if u get nowhere then move on, theres loads if ladies here that will be willing to get to knw someone new. Hope it goes well for u xx
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Latest post on 13 December 2013 - 10:02
Im iDubai mall this very minute, came to do some retail therapy after dealing with a month of cr4p from my hubs...i've finally snapped. Theres a lovely place next foor to it called Madelines, lovely veiw of the khalifa too, outside seating. Jimmy choo has opened, gta dash xx
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Latest post on 12 December 2013 - 19:49
Hi mrsdb. Perhaps your daughter is going through a phase (perhaps because of the teething) where maybe she doesn't want to eat unless you're around? Let's assume the teachers are telling the truth, it could be that your daughter just doesnt feel like eating, then when she sees you or is around you then feels comfortable again and so eats. Has this been happening since she started nursery or is it just recently? Personally i wouldn't ask to see the cctv as it doesn't seem really major as she's only in for four hours. Give her a good breakfast before nursery so if she even eats just a few pieces of cheese or bit of bread or whatever it may be in nursery then that can be her little snack and then lunch again when she comes home. But again that's my opinion. You are her mother and know whats best for her. See how it goes for the next few days and maybe raise your concerns with the head so she can observe. HTH Shes extra fussy now because of her teething, but thats only been going on for 2.5 weeks, this situation has been going on for two months. It just seems odd that Monday she eats nothing, i have a word and everything has gone. One extreme to the other. She has a huge breakfast at 8 in the morning, has a nap from 10-11.30/12 i then give her a snack before nursery as she is not hungry enough for lunch. Shes at nursery from 1-5 but by 2pm she would be hungry enough to eat lunch. It always seems to work when they offer her a few pieces at a time but then its like they forget. I'm not pointing my finger at the staff just yet, but each time they are reluctant to show me the CCTV, even when previously my daughter was bitten by another child.
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Latest post on 12 December 2013 - 19:28
Maybe i wasn't clear...this has been going on for atleast two of the three months my child has been there. She'll come back with the food sent back (next to nothing touched) I have a word and everything is gone for the next two days then suddenly its back to nothing being touched again. Even the water, milk and cheese is not touched, which as mentioned she inhales. I'm complaining because my child is clearly not being fed and I've been told i can not see the CCTV for another 8 days. Upon pick up today i was apologised to by another member of staff for the teachers behaviour and was told it was because she was tired. I now have to think before i speak up about my child's welfare because a staff member may snap at me because shes tired. Am I alone when I think this is unacceptable
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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 22:54
Thanks MrsDB, Do u live in the residences? How is it? We are gonna view an apartment there tom :) Hiya priti99, Yeah i live in the marina residences, been here for two years now. It has its ups and downs, we bought our place so we will be here for a while now. Which building will you be veiwing tomorrow?
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Latest post on 04 December 2013 - 18:00
I've been looking for some too...my girl is obsessed with my fridge magnets and thought i could gift her some for Xmas. I saw Carters at MOE had some on their white board for the kids to play with and asked if they stocked them. He told me that they got them from Carrefour...I'm yet to go there.
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Latest post on 04 December 2013 - 12:24
Hiya priti99. There are no play areas in the Marina Residences...there are more shops on the same side as buildings 4,5,6 and you could walk along there but I have never seen it as safe as the drivers here are mental. There is however a park, Ittihad Park, its between the golden mile and shoreline apartments. It has sand pits, play areas, green areas, exercise machines and a running track. You could definitely take your little one there for walks.
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Latest post on 03 December 2013 - 15:20
We went to SY Studios in Media City...the photographer, Yasmin, is great. They also have a hair and make up stylist, Liz, who was voted one of the best in Dubai and then there Simon, he's the photo editor and can make your pics look exactly like how you want them too. I can't quote any prices as we went there after seeing their groupon deal, we didnt expect much as it was groupon, but it was such a great experience. I couldn't recommend it more. Search for them on FB SYStudioDXB
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Latest post on 01 December 2013 - 12:58
Congratulations Cknilssom I am already in Dubai, have a 16 month old daughter and also expecting end of March beginning of April. There's a huge culture here for Nannies/Maids however i decided to go against it. I couldn't tell you about prices as I have never looked into it. As i am a stay at home mum I thought it would be best to do it the old school way and take care of my children myself. Ofcourse if I worked then the situation would be completely different. I enrolled my daughter into a nursery for four hours a day...this time gives me some me time. I can prepare dinner, meet a friend, tidy up or even get pampered....before the second on pops out. Also decided that my first needs to learn how to interact with children too as she seems to be a jealous one. Upon my due date, both sides of our family will take it in turn coming here but my routine will stay in place...as soon as i found out i was pregnant i decided to move my first to her own room and enrol her so she would not feel like shes being replaced. I'm hoping she will feel only little has changed. If you think your defo going down the nanny route then i think most people look asap because although there are loads of people available you really want to make sure you take our time and choose the right one. Hope this helps. Good luck on your move
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Latest post on 01 December 2013 - 08:29
What's your best reduced price?
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Latest post on 01 December 2013 - 08:07
Surely I have different friends on fb, none of them posted such. But why do you talk about it if you think no one should? You even dedicate a thread for it... Because everyone posts on topics they agree with don't they.....Yes I wrote a thread about it, thanks for stating the obvious Sherlock. Dolleymadison ... I've not seen that video go around...maybe its because we don't have the same friends lol...but I don't understand why people record and upload such videos....maybe just to make a point.
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Latest post on 30 November 2013 - 21:43
No :( I'm so annoyed, my hubs was willing to take me as we have a friend staying and babysitting was sorted. However the concert ends at 3am and being 5.5 months pregnant, i will never survive...might have been an option if he had a day off the day after. So gutted. Are you going?
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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 21:23
Definitely acceptable. It's a long procedure to go to the changing rooms only to find it was a waste of a journey especially in Dubai where the toilets are never close by. I don't see why it makes anyone cringe, your not sniffing anything, mind your own business. Even before I was a mum it never bothered me, you do what you have to do and its as simple as that. If you don't like it look away or get a table away from any potential bum sniffers. But what if the bum sniffers choose to sit around your table? Tuff sh!t ... Litterally
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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 21:18
Definitely acceptable. It's a long procedure to go to the changing rooms only to find it was a waste of a journey especially in Dubai where the toilets are never close by. I don't see why it makes anyone cringe, your not sniffing anything, mind your own business. Even before I was a mum it never bothered me, you do what you have to do and its as simple as that. If you don't like it look away or get a table away from any potential bum sniffers.
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Latest post on 22 November 2013 - 22:24
First of all a huge congratulations to u maxmistry I totally understand how u feel...i used to think that breastfeeding would do the trick for me but unfortunately it did nothing. I started exercising when my daughter ws seven months. I went for walks and powered walked around the track on the palm twice a day and then headed off to the gym in the evenings. As it ws pregnancy weight it came of quickly..1/1.5kg a week. As for clothing, i did try and cover up in maxi dresses most of the time but i doubt it would help in London during December, defo agree with mssassy regarding the dark and vertical stripes but you could also try body suits. I wore them for a while, no one needs to know what's underneath ;) apparently its good for helping your stomach go in after pregnancy too...not sure how much truth there is to that. Wish u all the best
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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 15:07
Saggi_1 i think i have that exact same scan coming up withe the same dr...cnt say ive been looking fwd to it atall. Cant say i look fwd to anything when it comes to City which is a shame as i har heard loads if good things about it but my personal experience has been pants. Its also far out n take a whole day up just going there as i have to plan each appointmet around my 15months olds naps n feed times. Im defo miving to al zahra now. Its so much closer to the palm just need to book a veiwing of the place and look into the obgynes. MrsDB, do let me know how it goes with Zahra - i might consider moving too... the only reason i dont wish to is because of Dr Elsa... but its so far from palm and truly bad service every single time Hiya Saagi_1 Sorry its taken me so long to respond, I've been so busy with my in laws in town and now we have another house guest for a month. I've not had a moment to make calls to the hospital. Anyhow, i called Al Zahara and unfortunately the insurance i have does not cover that hospital. (Daman) its really frustrating as it is so close to the palm like you said and would have been ideal. I then called city hospital again only from them to tell me that the next availability Dr Elsa has is sometime in March, which is so close to my due date. I then ask if its okay to see Dr Ibrahim while I wait as Dr Anne is seriously driving me mad and the lady made a huge fuss about the whole thing. I then find out that Dr Ibrahim and Dr Elsa have their own issues. So now I am waiting on a phone call from city to see if 1.Dr Ibrahim is happy to take me or 2. If Dr Elsa can make an exception and see me sooner. I honestly don't think I'm having any luck with this.
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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 14:58
Hiya imolinar, I think it will defo be worth it. I really want to go myself by i get so tired as I'm now 21 weeks pregnant...still debating It will defo be lip syncing as they are not singers but actors. The only person that should be singing live is yo yo honey singh. I have not been to a concert before so i can't advice you on what the crowd will be like. Are you looking to go with your husband? My husband and i are both Indian but he's not interested in it at all. However as we have a house guest i think we should make the most of the free babysitting and make a night of it.
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 22:34
I go to La Bonita Salon in Al Medyen St. It's a little far from where i live but its so worth it. Ever since giving birth I have got ingrown nails which are ridiculously uncomfortable and sore. I alway go the the same lady who seems to be the only one in Dubai who knows how to take them out properly. She really takes care and does the best pedicure i have ever got here. Her name is Mou Lin if you want to try it out. 043808020 ... Oh and they charge 70aed
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 15:07
Thanks ladies, I know everyone is different but just was unsure what to expect the second time round. I breastfed my daughter until she was 13months (stopped when i found out i was pregnant again) but it didn't help me lose anything. It won't stop me from breastfeeding again as i really enjoyed it. The jealous toddler is more my concern now. The good thing is that i knw what works for me and I know how i can lose it. Hope pregnancy is treating everyone well
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 10:07
Hiya ladies, When I had my first baby i was 15kg over my pre pregnancy weight. I was really down about it. However once i started to do something about it, I managed to lose 18kg within 3 months. (The healthy way). I am now 20 weeks pregnant and i have already put on 7kg...i don't remember if this is the same as before. Is this normal or am i just one of the unlucky ones who puts on loads of weight during pregnancy? This time we are not going to find out if we are having a boy or a girl....if its a boy, am i likely to put on more than when I was pregnant with my daughter?
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Latest post on 17 November 2013 - 14:03
Hi Ladies, hope you are feeling well. I am due sometime in the first week of April. The doctors keep changing the date but I have decided to go with Dr Yamini at Al Zahra hospital and she seems to think it is due 3rd April so we will go for that, though an April fools day birthday is still possible:-) I also have a two year old son so am starting to get a bit nervous about having two children, especially as my son is a very fast runner and I am already struggling to chase him! Would love to meet up with some other mums to be and have been desperately trying to get to the bumps and babes coffee mornings at marina or dubai mall. The issue is if I come to the marina mall one on Thursdays I have to bring my son and so I only get to stay as long as he will sit in the pram (maybe half an hour if I am lucky) so if any of you go to that coffee morning and see me there with my two year old in the pram please come and say hi! I will also try to get to the dubai mall one but it is a long way to drive from JBR and I have to be back by 12 to pick up my son on Mondays so it will be a bit of a rush but I will try to get there one week even if only for 45mins! Hope to meet some of you soon. Hiya wwake, My baby is due 3rd April too and i will be switching to al zahra hospital soon too. I totally understand what u mean about baby group and prams, my daughter is 15 months now and she wouldn't sit in a buggy for 5 mins now. I was so nervous about having two too but ive enrolled my 15minth old into a nursery now were im hoping she'll learn how to interact and bond with other children. She also needs to learn its not always about her, shes a jealous one lol. Hows ur pregnancy so far? Can u frel any kicks? I feel loads :)
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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 11:27
We always uses guy called Jay..Never had any issues with him 0508649624
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 12:27
Thanks Hoots, it is nice that they all care so much for us but they do need to respect my decision. Izzy, we are very close. He pressurized my sister into meeting his girlfriend on two occasions, its fair to say they both went t*ts up and she doesn't have any impression on his girlfriend atall. He probably does need my help, and i know theres only so much i can do from here...but i did talk to him and my mum and tried to sort things. He then went back and twisted everything I had said or it may have been misinterpreted but i'm not there to defend myself so I've decided to back off now. Maybe me being there will help but right now I need to put my family first. It seems like a big mess :(
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 10:48
Hoots, he has come up a few times to meet us all, and i know hes mad about his niece. He suggested I go back home with my inlaws and then he can fly out here to drop me off...but I know as soon as I get there I will get the pressure to stay again. I think I'll take your advice and ask him to come out here with his girlfriend instead, but we have a guest staying for a whole month...feels like i'm hitting a brick wall everywhere. I told him i'd like to see how much he travels when he has a 15 month old baby and a pregnant wife. Carla, I'm defo sticking to my guns with this one but deleting whatapp will create more problems for me as they will then feel I am totally cutting ties with everyone...wish it was as simple as that.
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 09:21
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 21:36
Hiya SH12, Im in building 2, across the road. Why not ask the estate agent for an Atlntis facing appt and let them do the wrk for you. My hubs was adamant the we wanted a good view and not a consturction site and we bagged a good one too. Sorry i cant give u appt numbers. Good luck with your move xx
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Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 10:18
Mmountain...ive actually given up on this thread as noone likes to respond lol but uve mentioned al zahra and id really like some advice. Im looking to change from city as its far out n i havent had a good time there atall. How has ur experience been at al zahra, how is liliana compared to the others there? Were u shown round the maternity ward? Sorry to bombard u with loads of questions...im getting desprete now :(
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Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 10:13
Saggi_1 i think i have that exact same scan coming up withe the same dr...cnt say ive been looking fwd to it atall. Cant say i look fwd to anything when it comes to City which is a shame as i har heard loads if good things about it but my personal experience has been pants. Its also far out n take a whole day up just going there as i have to plan each appointmet around my 15months olds naps n feed times. Im defo miving to al zahra now. Its so much closer to the palm just need to book a veiwing of the place and look into the obgynes.
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Latest post on 29 October 2013 - 21:18
Mrs DB, your MIL sounds like an utter nightmare. Getting down the business end uninvited when you gave birth and saying she wanted YOUR daughter to call HER mum. Holy smokes, that takes the biscuit. Gobsmacked. Have fun telling her you are staying here for second bubs ;) She has offered to take a career break for two years to come over too...hubs has warned me that she may just invite herself when she finds out we're staying put. Then i gta live with no meat allowed in the house, the list goes on Daza. It's nice that she shows interest in my child but its a bit too much for me even with the distance. Next stop Australlia lol
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Latest post on 29 October 2013 - 19:23
I had loads of that, mainly from in laws. I purposely did the opposite of what ever they said lol. They soon got the hint that i run this show. I was actually biting my tongue for a while until my mother in law said "I want her to call me mum" that's when i spoke up and said "you've had your chance, your now a grandma and thats what u will be called" still get **** over skype at times but i just let them speak so they feel important now...so over it....can't wait for them to find out we're staying here for our 2nd...roll on the we know best speeches again. :/
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 18:56
Thanks so much ladies...you all have been great (except you know who lol) I think i defo will push to stay here...just need to convince hubs its the best option and not to think to much how his parents will feel about it it as its not them pushing a baby out. In regards to a few comments below: Hoots - I've been told it will be difficult for the next gen too and it did make me think am i being selfish, but it is a situation that will take place 2 odd yrs down the line and who knows where we will be or what rules/laws may have changed...but i will still look into it. TDB - Im due at the end of March/beginning of April. I have considered all your points, and these are some of the main issues that are stopping me from wanting to go...last time my hubs made it back just in time (I delivered four days after he landed) who knows if we will be as lucky this time round especially as he does not have that much time off. Also, yes, he is allowed in, but last time my mother in law invited herself in too....hubs never spoke up and chucked her out and i was in no fit state...felt like i gave birth to her at the same time as she had her face up there throughout my delivery lol. I also want to stay as i know everyone will come here but i will feel 100 times more comfy in my own territory. Daza - totally understand your views on the nhs, i was seen by anyone available each time and the waiting time was terrible...i know its a free service so i can't complain. we have the privileges here as we pay so why not make the most of it right. Upon delivery the first midwife actually said shes had enough, walked out and told someone else to take over because she thought i was over reacting in regards to my labour pains. (fully dilated, babys head was seen by the midwife and i was only using gas and air...dont think i was over reacting atall) Humous - ive heard loads about Dr Elsa i really want to go on her list but i think my chances are so slim...heard is great too but trying get over the fact hes a man (just not comfy with that) who are you seeing whils waiting for Dr Elsa? any good? xx
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 11:49
Thanks EmmaRitz - My first experience back home was dreadful and I've been told much nicer things about having a baby here...feels like there's no comparison. My hubs owns his own business, he's asked me to do his accounts to keep me busy....it's a great way to kill time so no maternity so to speak... Diamonds86 - i will defo look to change...need to do some research now Muurtje- i loved American hospital, i had Dr Danielson there who was great but my insurance only covers 80% there, which can add up. Fully covered in city but really want to switch away from Anne Phillips Any Obgynes recommended ?
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 10:25
Im currently trying to put a baby to sleep, making her packed lunch, preparing to get ready to go to the office and fighting stomach cramps in the process not that y i chose to right short hand is any of ur business izzy. Unlike some, we have other things to do than to sit at a desk doing a dead end job with so much time on your hands. Thanks for nothing
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Latest post on 19 October 2013 - 22:41
Does anyone find Dr Anne abit full on? I thought I'd stick with her as I'm planning to go back to the UK for the birth but i honestly can't get a word in when ever we go for an appointment. We were given two dates that weren't far apart but were told to discuss it with Anne to agree with one date and she refused to do it. She responded "it doesn't matter as you can't predict the future" my husband asked if she could do the measurements and get a more accurate date but she refused it straight away. Anne then went on to mention to get induced if i haven't popped when my hubs returns to the UK, which is not an option with the NHS. When I was pregnant with our first child, we went to American hospital and saw Dr Danielson, who did the measurements, told us a realistic date and took the time to listen to us. Dr Danielson also was able to tell us that we were gna have a girl last time and although we do not want to find out this time we asked out of curiosity if she could tell but not to tell us and Dr Anne responded "no i can't, I'm not trained to do that, infact i wouldn't tell if i knew as i dnt like to" .... Who made it up to her? I understand that u can't predict when the baby will come but its nice to know u have a realistic date to go by. My hubs will only be able to come bk home for a short period of time so timing for us is crucial. We've done our own calculations too but feel like we haven't been heard by Anne atall. The thing that tops is it that I know i had loads of stretch marks with my first kiddo and i know i had put on loads of weight i really don't need her saying "oh u had loads of stretch marks, i can't believe it" every ****** visit. It's not the most flattering thing i know. I already feel super conscious about them, I dnt feel like i can ever wear a bikini or a sari again and she really knows how to put salt on a wound. Feeling super annoyed. :(
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Latest post on 13 October 2013 - 11:18
Hiya Ladies, I havent been on in a while, we've been so busy. We had a family photoshoot with our girl this weekend, thought it would be nice to get one before the bump gets bigger. Then next time we can get one with the new kiddo. We had a 3D scan at 12 weeks and the dr told us he ws 80% sure of the gender but we decided not to find out this time...dnt knw how lng i can contain myself for tho. Sorry to hear about ur backaches and cramps allowicious_24 i remember getting them last time :( ie been lucky so far but im sure it'll catch up with me soon. I got UTI during my first pregnancy too n the dr told me theres a high chance i could get it again now...thats just what i wanted to hear:( Saggi_1, congrats on the baby boy, u can always try again for a girl nxt time hehe...my hubs really wants a boy this time too but im worried he wont try for a third if it is...i really want two girls and a boy. Im with Anne too but will head bk for the birth, its a bit crappy that she travels bk so much, i would have switched drs too if i were staying.
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 20:56
Totally feel for u hun :( I did long distance for a few yrs before getting married and coming here...thought it ws gna be a dream, but i got pregnant straight away and all our plans changed as we had to put our child first, but that's where our similarities end. TDB has pointed out some good things like if u spend some time together? This is so important although i knw it can be difficult with a child. This put a strain on our relationship previously too but we've managed to work around it and it has lifted a huge weight off of our shoulders. Also counselling may not be a bad idea if u feel like uve tried everything and want to fight to save ur marriage? I really do wish u all the luck and hope things look brighter for u in the future. All the best xx
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Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 09:59
Thanks ladies, I wasnt planning on making the pastry, although i did when i was bk home...i'll defo use the ready made ones just needed the paste reciepe. Thanks again xx
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Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 08:25
Totally understand the noise in apartments...our neighbours would constantly do building work 11/12pm...it was so annoying because my baby would always wake up screaming at the noise of drilling. At first i just called security to handle the situation, they were quick and very effective for me. However this work continued for atleast 6/7 months, it was driving me mad. So one evening i took it upon myself to go up stair with my child to let them knw exactly who they are disturbing. I went up prepared with what I was going to say and ready for any come backs, until the door opened. It turned out to be a regular i see at the gym who confirmed it wasn't even them and the noise actually comes from the floor above them...lesson learned lol
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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 10:50
Hiya bintyibbs2 I will have two under twos in April...my current is 14months n ive only just enrolled her to a nursery. Thought it would help me in a few ways...she would learn how to imteract with kids, learn how to say mre word, give me some time to myself in the afternoons especially wen the little one is born. I was worried if i sent her to nursery after baby2 is born she might get jealous. I have been thinking of prams and outings too...really dnt knw how im gna handle that just yet.
 
 
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