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Latest post on 01 September 2016 - 00:34
I could work on this for you.... I am just starting up a blog about healthy home cooking and have quite a wide repertoire of recipes.
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Latest post on 19 September 2015 - 19:59
Hi oldubian - could you give me some more information about what happened and why you filed a complaint. My email address is Natasha k 18 at hotmail dot com Does anyone else have any feedback?
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Latest post on 13 September 2015 - 10:17
Hello, does anyone know of a Spanish teacher who would be interested to come to my home and offer private lessons to teach my 4 year old daughter. Thanks
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Latest post on 01 June 2015 - 11:38
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Latest post on 31 May 2015 - 22:01
Yes I would love to hear positives about Foremarke and negatives - this is all helping clear my mind and focus on the important factors. And nothing helps as much as hearing from actual parents from these schools. Thank You all and please keep the advice coming because as you all know choosing schools for your child is such a huge decision .....
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Latest post on 26 March 2014 - 14:34
Hello, On some previous threads a website has been listed to download the forms but that website no longer works. Does anyone have any up to date information or forms that they can send to me? Thanks so much
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 13:13
Well it has been a week and she isn't settling very well .... I feel like there isn't enough stimulation for her because she is used to 1 on 1 attention. But she is quite 'naughty' so I think this will teach gher discipline, patience, sharing and so on ..... I have decided to stick with it! At the end of the day, at this age, I really just want her to have fun at nursery which I hope will come in time but at the moment she seems quite unhappy there. Proudmama which classes are your kids in atChildrens Oasis?
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 15:39
Mushypeas - exactly! I know my maid is interested - she goes above and beyond 'when she remembers'. Like I don't ask her to clean my daughters shoes but she just does it and before I get the chance to throw things in the laundry they are already hung up or folded (too keen)! so the things that she is used to doing she does very well. If it is 9pm and my husband just gets back from work then she will wait and ask what we want for dinner etc. But the new things which I am teaching her to do which she has never done before she for some reason finds difficult to remember. And sometimes she does and sometimes she doesn't. It is frustrating and basically what I am asking is whether I should just not bother saying anything and do the few things myself because I don't want her to feel upset and bad (like I am always criticizing something) or should I keep on reminding her, make lists, try limiting her phone use and try every way to get her to remember! Like mushypeas - I do not want to lose her and I am hoping to have her around for at least the next few years!!
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 14:19
Thanks .... that's what I needed to hear. That I need to train her and train her and train her until she remembers. She is interested and she really tries and she understands because she does the things some times but other times she forgets. For the groceries, there is a pad and pen right next to the fridge which she writes on but she just randomly forgets. Another thing is that she is always on her phone - never talking during working hours. In fact, I never hear her on the phone but she is always messing while she is cooking or cleaning etc so I think that interrupts her concentration. Would it be too harsh to tell her that her phone stays in her room while she is working so that she isn't distracted?? As I said, she is good in general but sometimes she just does things which either mean she is totally thick and forgetful or she just wasn't concentrating and I don't want to be too strict on her as she also spends time with my daughter so I want her to feel happy and positive. I hate that negative grumpy vibe that some maids carry around the house.
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 13:59
Happ1 .... Thanks for the great advice! Very helpful....
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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 14:53
THANK YOU! I needed that clarity .... Appreciate it ladies xx
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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 12:28
My contract is a 12 month contract but my nanny is telling me that she is supposed to work 11 months - so from April 2nd 2012 to March 1st 2013 and then the 12th month is her 'holiday' and she is planning to leave on March 1st to go back to Sri Lanka. I am pretty clear that this is incorrect but I am just wanting to clarify this before I tell her the bad news!! And the second point is that my contract says she is entitled to 1 month paid holiday but it doesnt specify when this happens. I can imagine this only happens if I am renewing her VISA so she would work 12 months - take 1 month paid vacation with her ticket etc - and then come back and start a new 12 month contract. But she has decided she wants to cancel her VISA and go back to Sri Lanka so after she finishes the 12 months on April 1st 2013 then why do I need to give her 1 month holiday when she is leaving for good????? If legally I need to give this 'holiday' pay even if the VISA is being cancelled then I will but if I do not need to then I do not want to as she has not been a very good nanny or helper. Can someone clarify these 2 questions ????
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 21:59
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 07:46
Happy Diwali!! Does anyone know of a temple here in Dubai? Also does anyone know of any celebrations taking place anywhere? Usually we are with family in UK but this year it's just us nd I am not sure what to do!
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 09:17
I'm having a similar issue with my helper. She is fabulous in her actual job and efficiency but her attitude absolutely stinks. It is driving me nuts! She is a nanny first and she is great with my LO, she also drives and does groceries and is efficient with most jobs. BUT any time she does something wrong or forgets something and I tell her 'why did you do x when I told you to do y' ... There is no apology or even any acknowledgement. She literally says nothing and walks off. The other day, I actually said 'did you hear me? Do you understand what I'm saying? Because when you don't respond I don't know if you're listening'. And she actually started practically crying, she was rude to me and said I'm making her miserable and to leave er alone and she walked off to her bedroom and shut the door. And any time I try to talk to her to understand or explain her issues she is very defensive and rude. She shows no appreciation for her job or what we door her, she has a bad attitude any time I tell her something isn't right, she never says thank you or sorry. I tried ignoring it for a while as she is a great helper in general but now I actually don't want to even talk to her as she is like a black cloud floating through the apartment!!!!!
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Latest post on 25 October 2012 - 14:32
Somehow I ended up at the Atlantis and it was not relaxing, calm or outdoors!! :\: Food at Ronda was good though. Will def try your suggestions this weekend as sound just like what I'm after ....
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 20:46
Can anyone suggest some good ones? LO is nearly 13 months and she enjoys a bit of TV which I dont mind - but Id rather her watch something educational rather than Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Similarly, she loves messing with my IPAD and I have this flaash card app with animals and foods and body parts which she LOVES ..... Any other good, educational but fun apps anyone can recommend? Thanks
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 09:22
Hahahaha DH LOVES his work! He wouldn't want me to make that offer. And I did take DD in and I said 'would you like to play with her whilst I make breakfast' and he said .... ' ID RATHER NOT!!!!! ' And 4.5 hrs later and he is still asleep!
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 13:54
Amazing to read all your replies! I also was adamant not to have any help but as you all so rightly pointed out,not having a mum or any family here means literally no support system at all. And my DD has been a Nightmare sleeper since the day she was born, waking up 10 times a night sometimes and she would never be on her own for even a second and my DH works and travels a lot so he was too tired to do any night duties and too tired to wake up with her in the morning so I was running on maybe 2-3 hrs sleep at night and no time to rest in the day. And when he hired babysitters to babysit at night so my husband and I could try to have some 'us' time she would wake up and scream bl***y murder until I came home because she was so dependent on me and obviously frightened to see a strange face in the middle of the night!! At 4.5 months I hired my helper and she has finally bonded with her so we can go out peacefully at night whenever we want knowing if DD wakes up then my helper can deal with her and during the day, I can also have 'me' time and she is finally happy spending time with my helper. I guess I feel guilty because now she is 1 yr old and she is sleeping well and has a good routine that I do feel rested and i do have time to spare now that she naps on schedule so I don't need the help so much but I've almost gotten used to it. Anyway as I said, I am blessed and sooooo lucky to have a good, trustworthy helper and my DD is happy being with her when I'm not there and my helper loves being with DD and I love my free time just to go do the groceries in peace etc. Thanks again Ladies!
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 21:44
Wow .... Thank you all for such encouraging and positive replies. I was expecting a barrage of abuse! Yes, my helper makes me a better mommy and a happier mommy and the fact that my DD has finally attached to someone else is great for her confidence and personality but today for the first time in the 8 months that I've had help, my DD actually went out of my arms and into the helpers arms on her own accord. I think my heart broke a little bit!!! I know all the things you've all written below are true and I tell myself all those things all the times I'm trying to justify my situation. Thanks Ladies!! X
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 14:26
Hi Ladies ... Quick update for all of you going through the process. My nanny went for her interview and said the lady was v nice. Main questions were: is she treated fairly by us, how long she's worked for us, where she'll be staying in US and so on. As others have said, the most important part is having a contract covering her time and wages in USA. I didn't provide my nanny with that so the VISA hasn't been approved yet but she is going back with that document and her passport and has been told she'll get the VISA approved without any problem (tough wood!!!) So basically, make sure your helper has this US contract ..... Megdxb has written a perfect example of one which you could request to see. I'm going to write this contract- does anyone know if the requirement is the US minimum wage ie. 7.67 usd p/h in Florida? Because the VISA interviewer has written that my contract needs to pay 400 USD per wk for 40 hrs which is much higher than minimum wage. Can anyone clarify?
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 19:14
Desertdoc and anyone else .... The times you successfully got the visa for the nanny was it a visit visa and did you tell them she was working as a nanny whilst travelling?
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 17:41
Lastly, can anyone confirm something for me. On a previous thread regarding the same thing someone wrote that if we are all on visit visas which we will be and presumably my nanny will be then she cannot work for us in the US under any circumstances so we need to say that she is on a vacation with us. Did any of you successfully get the VISA for the nanny as a nanny who will be working out there but you're not US citizens or residents? Or we're you all on Visit Visas? We are from UK and have no ties in the US other than we have a holiday home there which we travel to frequently. Any advice?
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 13:17
Thanks for the replies ladies. She will be coming with us during our 6 week vacation and I wasn't planning on paying her US minimum wages. She gets 3500 aed which is sufficient. But if they ask her that question should I tell her to say she will be getting the US minimum wage??? Did you write a letter inviting your nanny to the US? Did you book your tickets first and show the exact travel dates? Did you take any additional documents or evidence? Like pictures of nanny and her family in Sri Lanka? Or birth certificates? Any extra info for me ladies?? Thanks!
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:19
Yes, same .... Mine has been demanding since day 1 also. There is no toy that occupies her longer than 1 or 2 minutes ..... She is very highly strung! The only thing that she genuinely sits still for and enjoys quietly is when she watches Mickey Mouse Clubhouse :/
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 10:36
IMHO, I think 4 months is a little late to buy one and it will be a waste of money because when he becomes more active and alert and starts wanting to sit up around 5 months then he won't want to be confined to a swing. This swing was by far and away my best and most used purchase from birth until around 5 months so I'd say it is much better for newborns. I'd be looking to get around 400 Dhs as it is in perfect condition and I don't even think this one is available here. You can google fisher price zen swing to see details and pics. ThAnks.
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 10:02
I have an amazing Fisher Price swing called the Zen which is like a modern and High end looking swing but had the traditional swing motion.This was a total life saver for me up until DD was about 5 months old. She was a fussy baby and this is the only place she'd happily hang out .... She also took all her naps in this which honestly was the only place she'd relax and fall asleep. I no longer need mine and would happily sell it whilst it is in perfect condition. If anyone is interested then let me know.
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 10:50
Thanks for replying - which one is your favourite? When I said the staff don't monitor the kids .... I meant that they don't monitor if bigger kids enter into the younger section which I find unsafe. My 11 month old is in a ball pit with 6 yr old boys diving in top of her ..... Literally!!! And the sign says 0-3 yrs .....
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Latest post on 30 August 2012 - 23:25
Ladies, I just wanted to know if any of you feel like I do .... Which is that even though there are so many different play areas for kids here in Dubai,don't they all seem such a disappointment? I find them all to be grossly dirty, with broken old toys, no organisation or structure, no staff actually monitoring the kids, outrageously expensive and so on .... The only ones I think are good in certain aspects are mygym and apple seeds. Are there any which I am missing? Have other mums out there visited many such as mini monsters, favourite things after hearing all the hype and been thoroughly disappointed? What else do you all do with your LO's? My DD is 11 months old and supremely active and loves to be on the move and doing something every minute she is awake. Any ideas?
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 23:24
I have one which my LO is no longer using. It is in perfect condition and has been used for only a few months. If anyone is interested to buy then let me know. Thanks
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Latest post on 12 June 2012 - 04:18
Daktarin oral gel for bubs and canestan topical cream for you and if it gets really really bad then oral tabs for you will be needed. Also air out your nipples as much as poss as the bacteria grows in warm environments ie. inside bubs mouth and inside your bra.
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Latest post on 12 June 2012 - 04:16
7a is the best seat ..... Most private and the bassinet doesn't encroach on your seat space as it is next to the seat rather than in front of the seat. Also that's right at the front of the plane so there isn't much traffic going past.
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Latest post on 07 June 2012 - 15:19
Thanks Kiwi ... I would like to try the soothing method. Usually she wakes because she's lonely and is having difficulty going back to sleep but she definitely can put herself to sleep but it takes some time. The problem I have is that when she's standing, if I go in and hug her or calmly tell her to sleep or lay her back down and try to pat her she just keeps crying and wriggling about so she doesn't stay still enough to try to calm or soothe her. She starts crawling around the crib and holding onto the bars crying her little eyes oUt. .. Basically saying 'pick me up NOW'. And if I do the pick up/ put down method .... The second she is calm and I start putting her back down she starts crying again ..... Maybe I need to try that one but just stick with it even if it takes me all night. I guess I feel that if she is screaming with me in the room and she almost gets more angry if I keep putting her down then I might as well just leave her to figure it out as there will probably be less crying. When your giving your LO hugs and cuddles while he is in the crib is he crying and then he stops after some time when he is tired or he stops the second you go to him? Thanks for your advice.
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 18:58
I am not a big fan of CIO but as I said, if its a few minutes of crying a couple of times a night then I am OK with it because it means my LO gets a full night sleep. If I can hear her cry is just a 'I want you in here but there is nothing wrong' cry then I am happy to CIO ( I do not go in at all because she gets more upsets and angry if keep going in and putting her back down). I started it again a couple of weeks ago after I knew she was settled and adjusted to the timings here etc and it worked and everything was fine but then after a few days the crying got longer (8 minutes, then the next night 15 minutes, then the next 20 minutes). So after about the 4th night of it 'not working' and the crying and fussing going on for 30 minutes I decided to go in and make sure she was OK. I offered milk and she didnt want it, I checked her diaper and it was clean, I gave her calpol as she is teething but she wouldnt go back in her crib without crying so I put her in the bed with me. This was at 4am so I did not mind as she had slept the majority of the night on her own.The next night the crying (and not stopping crying) started at 3am so I ended up in her room again and then the next night 1 am and last night 11am. She obviously knows I will come into her room now and sleep with her which she likes and she is cutting a tooth which is causing her a lot of pain so I do not mind being there for her. If she is sick or in pain etc then I will never leave her to cry but if I know she is fine then I start the sleep training again as the wakings are not for any particular reason it seems. But my question is : When she was fine ( ie. not teething which was about a week ago) why did she suddenly start waking more frequently (after the CIO worked for a few days) and crying longer stretches. I thought the longer you do CIO the shorter the cry time and less frequent wakings as they understand you wont come. Could she have been teething? Did she figure out that if she keeps crying then maybe I'll give in and because I did now she is continuing to wake until I go into her room .... I am really confused! I want to do CIO but not if it means hours of endless crying every single night because that is just cruel. As I said, if its a few nights with a bit of crying (which is what normally happens) and it results in her sleeping well then I am fine with it but otherwise I am not. And if I abandon CIO which I have for now and go in and soothe her then how do I put her back down in her crib without upsetting her???????
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 16:36
I could've written the exact same post a the OP .... Can anyone offer me any advice? Am I missing something totally obvious? My 8 month old DD has never been a great sleeper ..... But we did CIO at 5 months and it worked so far as she woke 2 or 3 times a night but put herself back to sleep with maximum 5 mins of fussing. Basically, there was a stretch of about 2 months where we didn't even have to go into her room after putting her to sleep. Great! Then we travelled to USA, she got an ear infection so I obviously started going back into her room if she woke up and didn't leave her crying for any amount of time - jet lag, change of room, different climate, discomfort from ear infection, teething ... Basically too many things going on which didn't feel right to leave her. She wakes up at different times every night,sometimes once and sometimes upto 5 times. The consistent thing is she goes to sleep at 7pm and wakes by around 6 am and takes 2 naps a day. Usually between 2-3 hours of naps every days. Now she is 8 months, she is fine and we tried sleep training again but it isn't working. It worked for the first few days where again she woke up a couple of times but went back to sleep within a few minutes but then it went downhill, The crying got longer and longer, more frequent Wakings and no one got any sleep. I can deal with it if she wakes a couple of times and needs to cry for a couple of minutes to resettle herself but that stopped happening. A few nights ago she was crying and fussing for 30 minutes and she couldn't get back to sleep so I went in and held her and she fell asleep immediately but as soon as I try to put her back down she wakes up crying. So I ended up getting into bed with her and she slept fine til the morning. This was at 4 Am. Then the next night she 'wanted' me at 3 am and it has gotten earlier and earlier and last night I was in her room and in bed with her at 11pm. It seems she just wants me in there with her because she falls back asleep the second I pick her up and she doesn't let me put her back down in her crib. Any thoughts? I don't want to start cosleeping now at 8 months .... I thought the sleep issues were supposed to get better!!
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Latest post on 20 May 2012 - 18:01
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 23:49
Hi Sherryd - I'd sell it for around 450 Dhs. I think it cost me around 700 Dhs brand new and I bought it 3 months ago. It is in perfect condition. Thanks
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 19:45
Hi Ladies, On the jumperoo - I think they are great and my LO absolutely adored hers but I do agree, after about 7 months she did lose interest when she started crawling because she wanted to be free to move above and not restricted to a single toy. I definitely think the jumperoo helped strengthen her legs and I don't see any harm in using them in moderation. My LO used to have around 5-10mins in hers at a time and she would happily just 'hang' in hers and play with the toys. She loved it because she felt active in it rather than just lying down all day. I have one if anyone would like to buy it so as to save money because it will become obsolete by the time your LO is crawling.
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 22:56
I'm in Em Hills .... HT sector. I have a 7 month old daughter - how old is your toddler? I tend to go to Marina and Jumeirah a lot for playdates and classes as there's much more going on.
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 18:34
My DD was at this stage a few months ago and I posted the same question and was given the advice that either they need to learn to roll back or be comfy on their tummy. Usually I'm there in a flash, day or night, to turn her back so she never had a long enough chance to figure things out herself. One night she woke up screaming and I left her to cry, which was awful, but she fell asleep on her tummy and since then she has slept on her tummy! It is a stage and it will pass but maybe some tough love so your LO can figure it might be needed...
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 15:50
Omg I did not know this!! I'll def switch my DD back to stage 1 formula. Thanks for the info!!
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 07:56
Hi I'm also based in NorthWest - in Hale. I won't be able to get my nanny's VISA processed in time so can anyone help or suggest how I go about getting an au pair or nanny in UK?
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 13:32
DXBinthecity - Can I ask what special circumstances you mentioned which helped get the VISA? And what supporting docs does everyone take with them? I DESPERATELY need my nanny to come with me to the US .... and I am also having the same issue of getting an appointment!! AAARRGGGHHH I didnt even know there was an appointment system ... I waited 3 weeks thinking someone would contact me ...... Im so stupid!
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 23:09
Haha I meant to write Helpers ..... Not Hellers. Although they can be quite hellish at times!!! :\:
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 20:19
Thanks Ladies .... Your advice was spot on. Just got hold of our paediatrician and he said to wait until we return and that LO is too young for any county specific vaccinations so all is good. Thanks again
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 08:30
I went back in September last year to give birth .... I'd been registered with my GP since I was a child but obviously he hadn't seen me for a while as I'd moved here about 2 years prior to giving birth. I went back at 36 weeks and had appointments every week until the birth. I ended up getting a letter from NHS saying I was classed as an overseas visitor and was not entitled to free Nhs care unless I can prove otherwise. I have sent my evidence so let's see what happens. There is a chance I'll have to pay so it isn't that straight forward .... Some issues can arise.
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 19:51
I haven't made my offer yet as she is still on her trial period whilst I'm moving to our new villa ...... But she has done a good job so far of driving and nanny duties and also maid things as well so I might up it to 3000 + food allowance if she doesn't agree. However she seems to love our LO so I think she actually wants to work with us .... I'll keep you posted!!
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 09:02
I'm still struggling with LO's sleep and we've been back for 4 weeks now ..... I've got her going to sleep on time which is always consistently at 7.30-8pm. She usually falls asleep on her last bottle and I put her down in the crib .... If she doesn't fall asleep then I put her in her crib awake and it takes a few attempts of stroking her, shhhhh ing her, putting her mobile on, maybe giving her a pacifier ..... But usually within about 15 minutes she will fall asleep. If I leave her and walk away then she'll usually cry and protest and depending on how tired she is maybe fall asleep or maybe not without my help ... She gets up at between 7.30-8.00am. Her bedtime and time she wakes is fine but it's what happens in-between that is totally random ..... Sometimes she sleeps through till 4am for 8 hours straight has a quick 10 min feed and then back to sleep until morning and other nights she wakes up like 5 times a night. Sometimes she wakes up and ends up playing a bit and rolling on to her front and then screams because she can't get onto her back, other times she needs to be fed to go back to sleep, or a pacifier might work or I might leave her to cry for a few minutes and she'll go back to sleep. But it's all totally random???? With other babies I understand they wake looking for their pacifier and mummy just needs to pop it back in and they go back to sleep but with my LO it tIes different things at different wakings to get her back to sleep but the one that never fails is to put her on the b**b which I know I shouldn't do too often. My husband suggested we try CIO which we did for 3 days but it didn't seem to improve and I don't like the thought of leaving her to cry in the middle of the night in case she actually needs me to roll her back over, or she is hungry or thirsty or has some teething pain ... Does anyone have ANY suggestions as to what might be causing her to wake some nights and sleep OK on others? She has never slept for than 8-9 hrs without waking. I don't know what to do??!
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 21:32
Jshepherd - you read my thread on my last maid ....it did not end well. She ended up going to Sri lank for her vacation and not coming back ... This was whilst I had gone back to UK to give birth to my LO! I have learnt all too well that I need to be clear in exactly what I expect from my helper .. WB72 - vie decided to offer 2500 dhs + food allowance with a review in 6 months. This way I can see in practise what duties she actually ends up managing and if she is good then she will be rewarded. No need to start them on a top salary and it has to keep going up from there! Thanks everyone x
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 21:02
Did you paythe 3500 dhs and what was the mistake? The maid is general ended up being bad or paying her a high salary was the mistake as she took advantage and expected things? My last maid was an 'asker' which I cannot stand and 'my last madam did this and that and blah blah' .....
 
 
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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 Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa

A Restful and Luxurious Getaway in Bali, Indonesia

The best European cities for new expats

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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

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing

The Real Expat: Finding Your Anchor and True Belonging

The Real Expat: Finding Your Anchor and True Belonging

Finding Meaning in Your Expat Experience

Finding Meaning in Your Expat Experience

12 Inspirational Thoughts for women in Dubai to remember this International Women’s Day

12 Inspirational Thoughts for Women in Dubai to Remember This International Women’s Day

Top 5 Places to Visit While Living in Visiting Western Australia

Top 5 Places to Visit While Living in Visiting Western Australia

10 Things to Do in the Northern Island of New Zealand

10 Things to Do in the Northern Island of New Zealand

Top 5 English-Speaking Countries for Expats

Top 5 English-Speaking Countries for Expats