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Latest post on 30 August 2012 - 15:46
JbR Mummy, I have 2 bottles. One has never had the seal cracked and the other only has 1 dose out it. Just checked and expiry date is 06 2012. You can have the unopened one if you want it. I'm near AR
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 11:44
Thanks so much for that as that was where I probably would have gone! Thats ok. i went to the one at AR as it was right on the doorstep and reasonably priced, i wont go back. I ended up paying for a decent cut at Ted Morgan in MC
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 11:41
ok thank everyone. so the solution is dont be afraid to challange anyone and a polite but firm "No" will stop this occuring? just to add my DHs opinion is not the same as mine; obviously i would rather sitch red hot pokers in my eyes than see any harm come to DD,. not that im saying DH wouldnt but im not afraid to stand up for myself/DD.
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 11:37
I just had to put my 10 pence worth in. I can't believe that your husband would put not challenging a local above the safety of his own daughter. If you are firm and polite, then you have nothing to worry about. I have friends who are locals and they have told me that a local is not a god! Their words, not mine! You need to be firm and say NO! Just as Bex says. If your daughter starts to think this is normal, then you need to look at the possible repercussions. Hugs to you x Thanks TheMrs, like i said he is petrified to challange a local and he always says "they mean no harm" - which im sure they dont mean harm but.... i most definately dont want DD to think this is ok/normal <em>edited by notheragain on 26/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 11:25
Bird, i cant make a recommendation but i can tell you one to avoid... the one in the corner of AR shopping centre. between Shakespears and Tips and Toes. Its horrific - i had a bad experience.
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 11:20
Did you say anything to them? You really needed to. No matter what nationality, it's NOT ok for ANYONE to do this to anyone's child. No i didnt say anything, DH was giving me daggers as he is petrified i'll challange a local and it will have repercussions. Thats the only reason i mentioned nationality. I agree its definately NOT ok for people to do this to anyones child but it happens all the time, and usually so quick - its scary.
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 11:08
Hi ladies, Sorry if this comes across as a bit of a rant but i am genuinely interested in solutions to my "problem". Since the first time i took DD out (a few weeks old) people - strangers - have been touching her hair, squeezing her arms/legs/cheeks, taking pictures, kissing, cuddling... etc etc. While at first it was flattering it seems that now she is walking (18 months old now) she has become a magnet for all nationalities attention. People get physical (as listed above) with DD most times we go out and the worse part is they dont even ask, thier cameras are right in her face and thier hands all over her before i know whats happening! On friday we (DH, DD and I) were walking round Mirdif City Centre and out of nowhere this "older" local lady swooped DD up into her arms, turned her back on us and started walking away with her! It turned out that she wanted to show DD to her daughter in a nearby shop but still.... of course when the lady showed DD her daughter, the ladys daughter walked away with her to show someone else! Now i know that 99% of the time people have good intentions but i dont want DD thinking its ok for her to be lead away/touched/hugged/kissed by strangers. Obviously, my DD is not the only child that recieves this attention so how do you all deal with it? DH freaks out at the thought of me challenging a local. However, the main nationalities that do this are Indian, Pakistani, Filipino and Arabs.
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 19:59
Maid????????? What maid??? lol And DH will be away with me............so............what to do?? My feeling is, just leave the a/c on and go, but, what if.........?? Yes I know what you mean!! Just asked DH if he is going to leave the AC on when he comes over to join me (for 2 weeks) and he said he is going to leave it on.
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 19:55
I think you are luck if you find p/t work pregnant or not here it seems.:(
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 19:53
I've decided to escape the heat for a few weeks and head back to the UK. I'll be travelling alone with my 4mth old and am planning to take an 8am flight from DXB. For those seasoned travellers, is there any advice you wish you'd known before you took your first flight. One of the main things i'm 'worried' about is how she will sleep in the bassinet because she's so used to sleeping in a dark, quiet room and unlike most babies, seems to be a very light sleeper so i'm not sure how she'll go on the plane. Any other words of wisdom would be great! TIA My DD sleeps under the same conditions as yours. I flew alone with her at 4 months but was advised by the ladies on here to take a night flight. She slept through the rake off and landing and a good chunk of the flight (also back to the UK). As mentioned, I dressed her in a sleepy suit and you are provided a blanket. Just make sure you feed her or give her a dummy for take off and landing. Good luck.
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 19:47
a friend suggested that any baby items i buy i should wash before use. anyone else heard of this and do u advise it?? Everyone told me to do this too. Anyway I didn't, all the clothes get washed with non-bio with our clothes and (touch wood) DD hasn't had any problems with her skin. I do however unpick scratchy labels. DD is 15 months now.
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 19:41
Leave DH at home to guard it! Lol. Seriously though, I know a lot of people leave the house unmanned or just the maid.
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 19:39
We Vkool-ed our cars. We were told they would do all windows bar the front (as its illegal). We had it done through the dealer we bought the cars from.
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 10:06
I do often wonder how many women I may know here, or at least how many realise they know me .... and perhaps dont say Well I actually was wondering about your username. Are you a reincarnation of kellsbells/hellsbells?
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 08:44
Ha ha indeed! Hope you are having fun with your mum :-)
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 06:55
Metanium was a miracle cure for DDs nappy rash. It was so bad it was bleeding. I tried everything then someone recommended Metanium. Problem solved
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 06:51
My twins go to nursery for 2 mornings here in the UK. They are 26 months old. Not sure if I will put them in one when we move to Dubai. What are the costs involved? Do they get funding at any stage? Thanks Hi JPS1, my DD is starting nursery in september for 2 mornings a week 8-1. It's costing about 6000 Dhs a term (3 terms a year) if you go 3 mornings it's around 8000Dhs. Prices vary nursery to nursery though. I understand there are nurseries you can pay on a more regular basis, the one on the palm springs to mind. Hope this helps
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Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 20:20
Have you tried the classifieds on here? I sold alot of stuff on here to some very nice ladies who came when they said they would come and didn't haggle on the price as I'd priced them at a reasonable price. I agree, only had good experiences selling things on here. The only thing is it takes (in my experience) a few days from placing the ad to it being on the site.
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Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 20:10
Im not sure where Posh Paws is but its near the Polo Club. It backs onto the Bypass Road and the road that goes to Bab Al Shams (Al Quadra i think its called) can you get to it off the Al Quadra Road yet? Last time I went there you had to go along Emirates Road and come off just before DubaiLand, go up that road over the roundabout and onto the Bypass Road towards Abu Dhabi, and then bounce off the Bypass Road onto a track and into Layan from the back. yes, through the Global Village gates onto the Bypass road the turn off from there. Its really only 5 mins from AR. Rental prices are good here. We moved from a 3 bed townhouse style home in AR to a spacious 4 bedroom semi-detached for the same price.
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Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 17:15
Im not sure where Posh Paws is but its near the Polo Club. It backs onto the Bypass Road and the road that goes to Bab Al Shams (Al Quadra i think its called)
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Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 17:12
Thanks Ladies! We went to "The Farm" for lunch but there were no tables left. Ended up at the Madinat where DH was grumping at the staff.... brilliant day.
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 21:57
Ok it was a 3 bed but it's gone already!! :\:
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 21:19
notheragain - that would be brilliant. Thanks so much. Ok I'm working in it. In the mean time Layan villas are all rented through Dubai Property Group (use Salwan as agents) so for availability here you would be best phoning DOG direct. I honestly don't think there are any 4 beds available in Layan but obviously that may not be the case.
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 19:18
The 3 beds are 135k in Layan, slightly cheaper in Al Waha I think. 4 bed in Layan 140-145k. I know one available in al Waha. I'll din out how many bedrooms and price for you tonight.
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 16:48
Dear Ladies, I am seeking your advise as experienced mothers regarding traveling with my DD soon to be 1 year old. We are traveling back to Europe in economy 7 hrs and 30 mins, alone. We have travelled before but always accompanied by daddy and even when sharing the load with him it was tough :O. I am already fearing this trip as DD is extremely active, energetic and curious and cannot remain still for longer than seconds and needs to climb, chew and explore everything around. Please anyone share your best tips and advise, we will treasure it and we need it desperately. TIA I've travelled alOne back and forward to/from UK with my DD when she was 4 months, 10 months and about to do it again with her now at 15 months. It isn't as bad as what you might be expecting. Did you book a night flight? Have you booked her her own seat? She will be too big for the bassinet now
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 16:43
Need to find a good ironing / laundry company who will collect and deliver to Arabian Ranches. Any recommendations and how much should I expect to pay for a shirt to be ironed - I can wash myself! but hate ironing with a passion!!! Minimax, use the laundry at the shops in AR. I've been using them for 18 months and no problems. They will collect and deliver. 5dhs a shirt
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 16:41
Does anyone know of any villas empty or coming up for rental in the next week or two? We have to be out of our villa first week of july. We would really like to live in either commumity. TIA Hi, how many bedrooms are you looking for?
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 07:44
He doesn't want his ex wife to "win" but she gets to dictate where he lives and who with? Hmmm. It would be too much for me to take. Even if he does decide he wants to have you in his life, the two of you would have to chase his kids round the world? My own opinion obviously but personally I would let him go, move on before your life starts to revolve around him.
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 07:39
TIA Yes. We bought 2 book cases and they delivered, assembled and took away the packaging at no extra cost. Only thing was they were missing 3 screws and in typical Dubai style we chased them for days, including 2 trips to the shop and after a week they were here.
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Latest post on 14 June 2012 - 16:32
Thanks ladies. Next question: do you paint the walls yourself or get someone in? Also do you have to repaint when you move out? Ok 2 Qs: where would iget nice indoor plants? <em>edited by notheragain on 14/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 June 2012 - 16:00
Nobody would mistake this house for a home! It's a big villa. Lots of bare walls, minimal furniture, "open plan" layout too so looks even more bare. I don't want to spend too much. DH doesn't want to house to look cluttered. I'd love to fill it with marina furniture but it's SO expensive
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 08:59
Thanks, won't bother with the int driving permit then. :-)
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 08:45
Lolacat, it's illegal? Seriously? Thanks Gabsgirl, I have all the documents except the ID card...
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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 11:38
I have a question about the Summer Surprises ... My DH and I are expecting and we were waiting on the Summer Surprises sale to pick up gear for the baby, would you guys advise against it, since they mark up the prices for the "sales"? What I would do is jot down the prices of the items I would purchase now and then when the sale starts look if they've reduced it or increased it. I would agree with this. Then you know if you are actually getting money off or not.
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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 11:14
its just summer sales. watch them though as i was going to buy a top last year for 190dhs and waited for the sale.... sure enough it was in the sale "was 290dhs, reduced to 190dhs".... wtf? aparently its common practice to mark up and "reduce" prices for a sale here. I wouldnt get too excited, its usually cr@p
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 07:44
Sorry to hijack but Dufftown... Are you from Dufftown, aberdeenshire?? <em>edited by notheragain on 29/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 07:40
Hi Kiwispeirs, some of my fave girls names: Eilidh Ailsa Daniella Cameron Evie Siobhan Hollie Darci My DDs name is in that list. I do have to say though it was a tough choice I liked Eilidh but wanted Ann as a middle name, but said with a Scottish accent it sounded like Alien! Also we have quite a "Difficult" surname... So suggestions like Iona would not have worked. Congratulations btw!
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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 14:40
I went a few weeks ago, the 2 decent rides were under maintenance but still had to pay full price - we even checked the website before we left and no mention of it. The good thing is its mostly indoors. The acrobatics show was pants btw. I wouldn't waste money again (and it's not cheap) unless I knew for a fact the decent rides were actually open.
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 09:39
Sorry didn't mean to sound high maintenance and preciuos because I'm not honest!! I havn't really spoken to many... A few mums and dads at the pool at emirates staff, we are not emirates and when i say that I seem to get the cold shoulder !!! Which is strange as I would have thought that would be appealing?! So I've met a few but not many but nothing further has come from a ten minute chat at the pool. ???? Purplerain, I have exactly the same problem. MOved from a nice area to Layan (on the bypass road). While the house if fab the neighbors all blank me in the street!!! We live on a street full of Emirates pilots and their families, they mix with each other and ignore the average joe (aka me). <em>edited by notheragain on 16/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 16:56
A combination of our family holiday, day camp (we used esport last year and were impressed) and we send her back to the UK for a month (as an unaccompanied child) to stay with grandparents. This is always a juggling act for working parents! Thanks suze63, DD is only 14 months old though
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 22:11
Could be she had a bad dream that was about you, and of course when they're little it's hard for them to know what's real and what's not. I prescribe lots of cuddles... if you can get close w/o her freaking out, of course. Otherwise, nice calm voice and talk to her lots, without looking directly at her if that's what's setting her off... My mum told me I did the same with my dad when I was about three, for maybe 2-3 weeks... so seems normal at that age Thanks SkyKitty, will keep an eye on her (hopefully without freaking her out!) It's quite sad to think that DD might be frightened of me - albeit for a short time
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 22:05
SherryD, when my DD was 6/7 months I bought those big foam play mats (from Ace) and put a few different toys on them for her to play with. Some soft toys, some noisy, some light up ones.... I found that the more musical the better in DDs case. The foam mats were strategically placed in the centre of the room so DD still felt she was part of the action even though she was not getting direct attention. Worked for us, now we have moved villas and DDs mats with toys are over in a corner, she quite happily toddles off there and plays herself. I contemplated a play pen but decided to put a stair gate on the stairs and make sure we closed the door to the kitchen and other rooms so she has maximum space to walk about/play. I also feel that the jumperoo benefited DD rather than hindered her. She just wanted the freedom at 7 months when she wanted to crawl everywhere.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 20:04
Be given her some calpol after more crying and holding her face..... Must be teeth? At least its not just te sight of my coupon! Poor thing
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 17:26
Are you sure you collected the right child today? Se has been with me all day. Went for her sleep and then the crying began. She has stopped crying now and is squealing like a little p*g now! :\:
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 17:10
No, its appears to be for no apparent reason. random. Maybe she will come ok by the time her daddy gets home. strange
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 16:53
Hello ladies Lo is 6 months old and she is getting bored with swing and play mat and needs more entertainment. I am looking into two things for her 1 a huge playpen that can last her for long. Any recommendation where i can find one or is anyone selling ? I saw in ace and just kidding but its fairly small i feel and is useful only for few months i believe. I believe online i can buy but prefer to get it from dubai as soon as possible. 2: i was thinking of buying this weekend jumperoo rainforest from fisher price for her. Can you share your experience with this. Is this better or is the baby einstein activity and discover centre better? SherryD, i wouldnt bother with a jumperoo. DD loved hers from 4-8 months.... once she started crawling she wasnt interested in being "contained" in anything. Its quite expensive (around 600Dhs) for a few months entertainment. RE: playpens. I saw one in babies r us that was either a pen or a room divider. have you got a section of a room that can be divied off to give your little one more space?
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 16:43
I had something similar happen to me a few years ago... Saw my job advertised on a well known recruiters website for more money! So i printed off the job spec and salary info and sat down with my boss and said id like to apply for the position. He explained that they were expanding the department (nice to inform the workers!) but wangled a pay rise out of it in line with the advertisment.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 16:40
LMAO!!
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 17:41
Hi we had a hOme centre brolly and it lasted less than a year! We got a very sturdy swivel one from te garden furniture shop at the outlet mall. <em>edited by notheragain on 09/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 17:37
Oh my goodness Kristina. You poor lady! So sorry about your 2 babies. It was a complete accident though. Please dot punish yourself with all the what ifs. You have saved many many dogs from a hard life and death. How tragic, poor lady
 
 
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