mumofmoo | ExpatWoman.com
 

mumofmoo

mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 03 April 2013 - 13:16
http://www.ezw.ae/media-files/2011/07/04/20110704_07-20071003-7-End-of-Service-Entitlement.pdf I dont know but the employer has to complete the above so you can take it to JAFZA and ask them?
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 03 April 2013 - 13:10
it is a grey area. We calculate all separately and pay everything
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 27 March 2013 - 12:58
Alenka - we have the Quinney Buzz and the Maxi Cosi car seat that is for newborns. The car seat fits in the stroller for newborn
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 27 March 2013 - 12:57
Alenka - we have the Quinney Buzz and the Maxi Cosi car seat that is for newborns. The car seat fits in the stroller for newborn
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 15:15
A blood test is the only way to tell this early how far along you are and a scan should have come after the blood work. Change Dr and just go and ask for them to check your HCG levels and have a scan next week If you have miscarried, just remember it is because there was something wrong with the baby and it is for the best. Also, being so early you have not suffered physical pain and have not been pregnant long mentally. I know it is not nice but could easily be much worse I hope things work out for the best of course. Chin up!
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 15:09
I have had Glambox for 15 months now. I will not be renewing. You fill in a small thing about you and what you like and dont like and they are meant to send you stuff that would be good for you or that might interest you. I have had so much junk and repeat items it is ridiculous. I have had things like whitening cream (I am white skinned) and 3 soaps (from the same company and I am allergic and have specified that) Some items are free samples that you can get and some are bigger and good value (only if you like them) but overall, total waste in my opinion
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 14:59
You dont have a UK card Labrador? I have one I can help you if you like....
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 14:58
Year 12 for me - I have 2 friends here which I am close to and have been for most of that time and 2 friends that are overseas that I am still close to that I have been friends with since I got here. Most the rest are fillers I am afraid. Dont get me wrong, I care about them, we have fun and spend time together but if they leave or we leave, I know they wont bother with us or vice versa. I wish them no harm of course but thats how it is...........IMO
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 14:54
Thats really interesting - sorry you ar ehaving trouble - try not to worry, at AH, the midwifes do all the work anyway unless there is something urgent wrong and then they will call whoever is nearest for you I am sure
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 14:39
So I live in an apartment block and next to it is an empty lot with annoying brats screaming for 18 hours a day, throwing stuff, hitting cars with balls and generally being loud and annoying and it is 2 feet from my building. Who do I call to complain to, the police? What department? Surely not 911?
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 13:45
Whats wrong with the medical card? I thought that was for the Iranian hospital etc?
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 13:36
Where do you live?
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 13:34
I dont want to sound rude but have you checked with the mother of your grand child that second hand stuff is ok with her? I (for one) do not want anything second hand for my first child and my mum asked my opinion before she bought anything second hand for her home
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 10:42
She can get a visa no probs. The kids, not so easily if she is married I cannot sponsor my child or my maid under DIFC rules because I have a husband. If my DH has no job or earns less than 5k a month then I can sponsor the maid and kids, otherwise no
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 08:18
Thank you ladies - will get in touch with both of those :-)
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 17 March 2013 - 15:33
Hi Ladies, my back could use a rub and the only 2 places I have heard of that have proper qualified people for pregnancy massage are Raffles and Cleopatra's in Wafi - anyone been anywhere that they can recommend? TIA Moo
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 17 March 2013 - 15:07
Hi Ladies, Anyone have any good baby name websites they found useful? Thanks. Nope - too many stupid names and too many "americanized" names (ie normal names spelt in stupid ways Do you know what kind of names you like? Modern, old fashened, earthy?? boy? girl?
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 17 March 2013 - 12:55
Why cant she stay at your home?? I find that very odd.
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 17 March 2013 - 12:38
Im having Moo at City Hospital with Dr Britt (hopefully, if all goes to plan) and I am due in 23 or 24 days!! Bricking it now to be honest!! Regarding taking the baby away, just tell them no. They will need to weigh and clean little one but they can do that in the room usually but should be no more than 30 minutes, remember, if your baby is healthy then you can tell them what to do, dont let them do anything you dont want them to. Having said that, please dont think these people have no clue about what they are doing or anything like that, they are very good and I have heard nothing but praise from people who have had babies in City. Not so much American but just tell them what you want and make sure you have a detailed birthing plan so when you are not able t otalk so much or your brain is dead, your wishes are expressed in writing and there is no confusion Fat feet lady (sorry, cant remember who wrote about it and cant see on the ipad either), get some flight socks on and raise your legs, might just help you. Also, watch your salt intake, it might be mnaking the swelling worse. My feet went from huge to almost normal over the weekend. Randomly. Hope yours do the same, if not, just wear flip fllops and carry shoes. if you have to pop them on for 5 minutes and then take them off at the table then suck it up ;-0 Baby clothes - I have a ton. Baby grows and outfits. People keep buying them for us which is lovely but I have only bought 3 items myself and it is really annoying me now as I dont want to buy stuff that will go to waste and I have over 100 outfits for Moo already but I want to pick her clothes!! GRRR why are people so kind lol
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 12:08
Morning ladies Having already been to the antenatal classes and spoken to many midwives here, they all say to pack the following for the baby (per outfit) hat short sleeved and no legged all in one (like a leotard if that helps as I know we all use different words for these things) Long sleeved and long legged all in one Socks (only if your long legged all in one has no feet) Mits Also, you need a number of blankets/swaddles and a fair amount of muslin clothes for when baby spits up Hope that helps a bit Moo
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 15:25
Hi Ladies, I have 3 weeks and 6 days to go now - getting a little nervous and have a load of stuff still to do - I am so organised but I just couldnt bare the thought of having everything ready and then sitting around waiting for weeks and week with nothing to do so hoping that I can do bit and bobs until little Moo arrives I have no stretch marks either so I am thinking that maybe they just dont show until after or something?? Oh god I hope not lol Sorry Hiccup but I hate the idea of people naming their kids after themselves. I think it is lazy, conceited and boring. People like to call it tradition but I think that it would be nice for your baby not to be called Tom Jones, son of Tom Jones, who is son of Tom Jones (if that makes sense). Just my opinion though and that counts for nothing :-) Glad to hear everyone is still well and happy! Moo x
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 09:45
We flew to Bangkok and then a short hop flight from there. The travelling time was less than any other way and the cost was very cheap too. The flight timings were great and there were lots of options. We travelled 3 months ago Was this with Emirates? How long is the flight from BGK to Krabi? Thanks Flew Emirates to BKK from DXB and then Bangkok airways I think from BKK which took an hour I guess. Not long at all. There are a ton of airlines that fly from BKK to Krabi - just be careful that they fly from the same terminal and not from the other one at BKK
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 09:41
We flew to Bangkok and then a short hop flight from there. The travelling time was less than any other way and the cost was very cheap too. The flight timings were great and there were lots of options. We travelled 3 months ago
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 13:03
Hi mumofmoo, I am feeling a bit better now :) Thank you so much for thinking of me xx I am happy to hear that :-) x
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 12:53
They did my wedding cake 4 years ago and were fabulous but it was 4 years ago
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 12:51
Hi Buttercup, I just wanted to see how you are feeling. I hope you are a lot better today than you have been earlier in the week Lots of love Moo
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 14:07
We take our 2 pugs to Pet's Delight, near Uptown. We live miles away in Bur Dubai but the dogs like the groomer , he does a great job and the girls smell lovely for ages. We took them Saturday and they still smell nice today. Normally, after a day or 2 they smell like dogs again! lol
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 11:57
I would change your doctor for a start! If you are high risk then you should not be commuting and should be working at home or not at all and your Doc should have given you a letter for your employer to that effect. Your hospital should be near your home. When you go into labour, you do not have to go right to the hospital, it can take 12 hours before you are in full and proper labour. You do not sit in the hospital for all that time.
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 11:51
Woprst 3 week holliday of my life - thats another story I stayed here for about 5 nights in 2008. the rooms are VERY basic indeed (think more basic than travel lodge/holiday inn) The pool area is lovely, bar, sand on the bottom one side and lots of space. I do not refall seeing many kids there though
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 12:18
Any April Mommy expecting a baby girl? I'm expecting a boy and like everyone I know is expecting boys too. Just out of curiosity. :D Yup - I am having a little lady!
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 11:24
Hi Lyndy and welcome Healthbay is where I have my antenatal classes. Some very recommended staff there. Personally I would rather give birth on the street than at the American hospital. I am not at liberty to go into details annoyingly, lets just say that things there are not very good and the press are not allowed to ever comment so people are blind to any issues. Many people have used American and survived. I picked my Dr and immediately went to City hospital where she works and have been doing that all along so DH and I are familiar with the staff, hospital, local area etc for when the baby decides to arrive. There will be no panickabout anything like that as nothing is new or unamiliar I cannot do coffee mornings as I work but hoping to meet everyone at some post baby cofffee mornings :-)
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 10:18
Bump
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 12:56
Afternoon all, Hope everyone is well! Im at week 30 now. Got a scan next week to see Moo and I am so excited, it has been ages since I saw her in November! Not baby related but could you ladies please ask your maids if they know anyone looking for a new job. I have spoken to so many ladies that want the job but they all want too much money, someone else to move in, 2 days weeks (WTF did that happen) and 45 days holiday and stupid things like that! If you hear of a maid, please let me know [email protected] How are you all doing? I am still walking in the baby shops and walking out with nothing, although Moo can come home from the hospital safely and after work tonight she will have somewhere to sleep too! xxx
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 15:59
Ladies, I have recently got engaged and now have the task to plan the wedding!! Ideally will want to get married in Dubai but understand that you need to get married in a church first is that correct? Any advice from ladies who have also been married in Dubai or going to be married would be most useful. Really starting right from the beginning, don't eve have a venue in mind!! TIA! Congrats - need to know the religion and where you and your partner are both from before we can help you
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 14:50
City have some great docs and facilities. Medcare also do
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 14:47
I got mine online. By far the best recommened by friends here and in the UK. Baby not here yetbut have learnt how it all works and stuff and seems easy for DH and I - practically, no idea yet though :-)
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 14:45
Hi ladies, Mumofmoo-hello! Nice to meet you-like you I think I might be earlier than expected too (but maybe my wishful thinking!). City hospital is a good choice. Are you planning to go to an expat woman bumps and babes coffee am? Maybe I could meet you? So ladies....new symptoms for me...am I alone?!! 1) don't laff....but my poohs are huge klangers..., have been visiting lotsa families and spending a lot of time in their loo tryin t flush....blush blush 2) DH still can't feel baby move-any ideas besides prodding baby?! 3) lower stomach muscles stinging when I walk more than half hr....I need a stomach sling! 4) indigestion, leaking cervical fluid and night shakes still ongoing 5) emotional wreck.....whimper 6) sooo hungry all the time-just can't feel full nom nom nom Lol-anyone free f a drink during nxt wk? I promise I'll try and not leak fluids or cry;) Has anyone been to any good dsf baby sales? Hope you're all keeping well-let me know how you're getting on. I'm 25wks tdy...15wks left...,eek! Has anyone got a cat? Any thoughts on newborns and pets? Max edited by maxmistry on 05/01/2013 Sadly I am working so no chance of coffee mornings for me! Your DH cant feel the baby? You can though right? Have you seen it move in your tummy just by watching when you are laying down? Im never hungry but I totally relate to your pooping issues ;-)
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 15:20
Hi all, Not much to report really, I just wanted to say happy new year! And what a year this will be. I'm a bit nervous about it all. I have only just started to look at prams/strollers/pushchairs. I had no idea there was so much choice! I found it a little overwhelming. Pinkbutterfly, what did you buy? We still have plenty of time right? I am now 23 weeks. More pressing is my need to buy clothes that fit. I have found my changing body shape quite a challenge. I like it and I'm fascinated by it but it is still a challenge. I am not one of those people who only expand out front. My body is definitely stacking away the acorns for breastfeeding. I am trying to embrace it but it is difficult! So many changes in such a short time. Puberty took longer than this. Anyway, I also vowed not to moan about anything so I am just going to enjoy learning how to best dress my curves. Has anyone heard of diastatis recti? Or separation of the abdominal muscles? That's happening to me. I'd never heard of it! Because the result is weakened stomach muscles it can contribute to back pain. My resolution for the new year is to start yoga/pilates and strengthen the other muscles so that I have a good chance of recovery afterwards. The two halves don't always knit back together. Now I'm wondering what else is in store for me that I had never heard of. I have less than 4 months of discovery to go before the big eye-opener, the birth! I was going to keep this message short. Happy new year everyone! xx Destination Maternity have a great sale on for new clothes :-)
mumofmoo
339
Posts
EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 15:13
Hello Ladies!!!! How are we all doing? Im 24 weeks, due 10 April which is my DH birthday but I am convinced my little girl is coming and of March. Obviously no real reason to think that, I just do Im delivering at City Hospital (if everything goes to plan) with Dr Britt I live in Bur Dubai and I know about 3 people in Dubai with Kids and thats about it really x
 
 
Top 5 UK curriculum online schools for expat families and kids abroad

Top 5 Online Schools For Expat Families in the Middle East

How expats in Germany can get German pension refund

Bye Bye Germany - Hello German Pension Refund?

UAE Emirati Lawyer Awatif Khouri in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Meet the Emirati Woman Breaking Grounds in UAE Law: Awatif Khouri

Mashreq NEO NXT Account | Why Kids and Teens Need Financial Education

Why Teens Need Real-World Financial Education?

International university transition tips

How to Make the Transition to University Life Easier

How to apply for Germany VBL Pension Refund as an expatriate | Germany Pension Refund

Bye Bye German Public Service Job - Hello VBL Pension Refund

Tourist SIM cards in Dubai guide

Tourist SIM Cards in Dubai: Where to Get One and Package Prices

World's most expensive cities to live in 2024

These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities To Live in 2024

Dubai ranked as one of the best cities to work in 2024

Dubai Ranked Among Top 5 Cities in the World to Work In

What are the signs that your online date is a fraud

8 Warning Signs Your Online Date is a Scammer

10 Expat Experiences You Should Check Off Before Repatriation

10 Expat Experiences You Should Check Off Before Leaving For Good

Best and Worst Countries to Get Started Abroad for New Expats

Best and Worst Countries for New Expats to Get Started Abroad

Under the Mango Tree by Robyn Fok | Expat Books

Expat Author Robyn Fok's 'Under the Mango Tree' Deals With Pet Grief & Loss

Expat Wife, Happy Life: Interview With Expat Author Florence Reisch

(Images: Supplied)

Expat Interview: Meet Florence Reisch, Author of 'Expat Wife, Happy Life!'

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: A Tribute by UAE Expats

Remembering an Extraordinary Woman: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

10 reasons why expat women love the UAE

10 Reasons Why the UAE is a Popular Choice for Expat Women

6 Common Fears of Moving Abroad By Yourself and How to Overcome Them

Moving to the UAE Alone: 6 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them

Ultimate Babyshop Baby and Toddler Travel Packing List

These Baby Travel Essentials Are Must-Haves For Your Next Family Getaway

Requirements to apply for a UAE Golden Visa

How Do I Obtain a UAE Golden Visa? Requirements, Eligibility, and Process Explained

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Opening a bank account in the UAE

A Newcomer to the UAE? What to Consider When Choosing a Bank for Opening an Account

Culture shock in the United Arab Emirates for expats

14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The best European cities for new expats

Pictured: Prague

The Best Cities in Europe for Expat Arrivals

House in Husavik

10 Amazing Things To Do In Iceland

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

The Labriz eforea spa location

Why Seychelles is One of the Best Holiday Destinations

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose