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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 13:10
I have always done my household shopping in DSS as much cheaper than rest of the year. Good to stock up on towels, bed linen and other bits that need replaced. Fashion stuff no not really but always get good deals on kids clothes and for the rest of the year as hard to find sandals and summer clothes in winter. Also pottery barn kids sale is well worth waiting for,bought so many xmas gift last year and many items the personlisation cost more than the gift!
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 18:19
Chubby cheeks at Discovery Gardens have a baby facility as do Sea Shells in Al Barsha. Kids Ventre at Ibn Battuta accept little ones too. JVT have a mums group on facebook,post your email and i will invite you as its a closed group. Ilove the JVT area, neighbours are very friendly and hundreds of kids at least in my district (2).
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 18:11
Bought Chameleon for DD1's arrival after 6 months bought a bee much easier, DD2 has just arrived and back to the chameleon. Depends on you and your bubs preference.
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 18:08
By law you are also entitled to 100 days unpaid leave at the end of your 45 maternity leave if this is an option for you.
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 18:06
Just an update, DD2 was born eventually on 17/5 weighing in at 4.05kg after being 11 days late and the longest induction ever!!! Good luck to all you other lovely mummies out there. X
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Latest post on 13 May 2012 - 13:55
Dear Zoo, Thats not my ......., counting books.
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Latest post on 13 May 2012 - 13:54
We lived on the small lake in Sp15 and never noticed a mosquito problem. The fountain was right in front of our villa and was great for when you had people over as provided a white noise for the neighbours so you couldnt hear the guests much until 10pm that is. Because it was a smaller lake we didnt get much passing traffic but if i wanted to sunbathe i would go behind the bamboo area that we put up as the gardeners like to hang around if they smell suncream.
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 17:17
My due date was yesterday and so far nothing! Been having period like cramps off and on for about 3 weeks but after a quick check yesterday, baby still high in the pelvis and no dilation. With DD1 i had period cramps for a few hours before she was born but this babe seems a bit too comfy! Dr says she will let me go 10 days over before intervention as long as movement still good which it is thank goodness. Frustrated because am really waddling now and struggling past 1pm most days. Feel sorry for DD1 as she is used to such an active mummy but is now having to contend with a sleepy, slightly grumpy mummy. Know it wont last forever but have been counting down to due date and now well...........
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 06:08
We steralized the bottles and bolied the water upto 1 year. After that we done neither and DD still on formula at 20months.
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 20:19
We take our DD (19 m) to Horizon School by Safa park for a Sarurday morning class. Its through Active UAE,not quite your end or town (nor mine) but only one we could find.
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Latest post on 21 April 2012 - 08:39
We rent a 3000sqft 2 bed town house in JVT for 90K, we agreed a long lease with the LL and paid 5K for a 3rd bedroom extension. We use the pools in the springs or AR as everyone else does so not sure you should rule JVT area out as DBS is less than 5 mins from us. ETA Meant to post this in your JVT thread. Bear in mind the beach at JBR is free and a 15min car journey away. The jumeriah islands club is 50aed/day for pool and gym use. Wouldn't let lack of pool influence your decision too much as there ways round everything. Beside sunless your local pool at home is less than a 5min walk away not really sure what difference it will make to the kids. Its good to have everything on your wishlist realised especially when moving to a new country but the pro's of being here far outweigh the con's (IMO). <em>edited by nutty on 21/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 13:42
Baby shop MOE has them, saw then at the weekend. Up the back near the strollers on the same wall as the car seats.
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 21:27
Blimey Plumie! How do you manage to find all these sales??! Dont suppose you know when the next Baby Shop sale's gona be on do you??! ;) Hahaha, you're too funny ;) Seriously - I stumbles on it, went in to buy a birthday present! And then went - i'll take that, and that, and that ;) No idea about Babyshop, but Mothercare has 50-75% off selected items - LOL! Hahaha! Have been and raided mothercare already! Got a great deal on a baby monitor! :) Trying to decide whether to go back and make use of their discounts on sterilizers. On a side note, would you recommend an electric sterilizer or a microwave one? and are they generic - eg, if i buy an Avent one, will Tommy tippee bottles fit in it? or would i need to buy a specific TT one? My Avent electric steraliser did not accomodate the TT bottles and used a microwave one whilst on holiday. Kept getting burnt from he steam on the microwave. Dont recommend it unless on holiday. Got 4 kids out of the electric one although have to day the mothercare own brand fitted all the bottles the best.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 15:09
What colour is it? :) The breezy for the bee+ only comes in silver UV material as far as i know.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 15:00
Hi, We have lived in JVT for a year now and love the area, everyone on our street has kids so play out together. We are in a 2 bed townhouse as they are easily converted into a 3 bed (5000aed) and the kitchens are much bigger than the independant villas. Also in the TH you have a utility roon that the independant doesnt have. Im pretty sure the TH are 300sqft bigger. Our DEWA is 700aed/month including housing tax as we have a resonable size garden and have only just started using the AC again since Novenmer. In summer was around 1500aed No parks finished yet but the whole area is crawling with workers who are doing all the landscapping at the moment so hoping it will only be a few more months. Spinneys town centre, Hayya gym, Raffles nursery is a 5 min drive into the springs but as yet none of these facilities available in JVT..
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 12:59
Hi,i am selling a bugabo breezy canopy for the bee+, bought it for my bee but wrong one was sent and too late to return. 200aed. Never been used, stillin pack.
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 14:42
I used to have this problem with my DD too, although she was up at 7am and then napped 8.30-11am so missed out on all the coffee mornings too. I took her to the mumcierge activities that they organised in the afternoons such as boogie babies and swimming so that i went out then. I also used to take the travel cot to friends houses and let her sleep there so i wasnt alone.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 13:49
Lunges, squat's all good for this area. Body pump classes and cardio.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 13:48
G55 Umm with the danger of sounding stupid, what is G55 A merc? Flash git
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 13:45
Thanks Bracey777, search for me on FB Natasha Hawkes
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 13:09
Have looked for the JVT facebook page but cant see anything other than a like page with no people on it. What is the search term please? They have started planting twigs in District 2 but guess something is better than nothing.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 21:25
Oh my friend done hers recently,will ask her and let you know
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 21:23
Paid leave within first year yes, salary for paid leave upfront not a chance!
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 12:45
Pretty sure if you sell in EU they will ask to see a receipt if there is no hallmark. This is to stop people avoiding paying the tax on high end goods so unless repatriated and jewellery has been disclosed will be open to paying tax on the resale value.
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 15:18
I had my colours done by www dot amandaclairestyle dot com after the birth of my first DD. It was great, really informal but professional and i learnt so much in a few short hours. Now when i go shopping i know exactly what will suit me without taking loads into the changing rooms. I have recently went back to her to book for after DD2 is born to buy good quality wardrobe staples whilst i loose my baby weight. I love the fact she shops within your budget and can make high street look expensive.
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 14:54
If she accepted a job where there was no public transport then she knew what she was getting into and would tell her to quit the moaning if she didnt do her research. Let her be accountable. But she didn't! OP clearly states that they moved from an apartment near the metro station to a house with no public transport. She also says the maid is very good. Why not give her the extra dirhams for a taxi from the closest public transportation to home? Yes just reread and had misunderstood. I did however say its fair to pay her upto the first means of public transport. It beggars belief though that families are being held to ransom about choosing accomodation according to a maids preferance! If she threatens to leave because of this remind her that you can cancel her visa and ban her. Now not an ideal situation for both parties and would hate to get into this circumstance but seriously you employed the woman not adopted her. No matter how good she is with your children and of course you want everyone to be happy but she should be happy to work for a good family that makes the effort for her when they can and accept facts. <em>edited by nutty on 20/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 14:46
I also had this with DD and my scar healed nicely within a few months. Really concentrate on your kegel excercises to speed up recovery,i used to do them whilst breast feeding to get into the habit of doing them frequently. I also took Ducolax (stool softner) to avoid any pain when going to the toilet and would keep the area very clean and apply mebo cream to the area till it healed. I also had an allergy to mothercare maternity sanitaryware due to the wound so be aware of this. I am now 33 weeks pregnant and so far have only had a few times where ive had to dash to the toilet but have to keep doing the excercises.
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 14:39
We tried Kidville when they had the groupon offer last year and my LO (12 months) loved it! The gym was fantastic and the instructors really knowledgeable about develpoment ages and gave her tasks age appropriate .Attended a music class and they had a live band that the children loved. This was the motor city one though imagine the JBR would be of the same quality.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 14:57
Yes remote but cheaper to send once in SA.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 14:50
We also live in an area with no public transport and drive our lady to the nearest bus stop and pickher up from there.If not give her the 10aed or so to get to and from but never more. If she accepted a job where there was no public transport then she knew what she was getting into and would tell her to quit the moaning if she didnt do her research. Let her be accountable.
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 14:55
What about a buggy board instead of a double. Cost roughly 300aed and can be soldon oncefinished using.
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 14:43
Hi, Extreme fun in Motor City have a coffee morning on a Thursday, Jebel Ali playgroup meet at the church on a Sunday/Monday/Tuesday (can only go 1 day) all ages 20aed. Mumcierge.ae have a coffee morning at mini monsters on SHZ RD on a wednesday 40aed also do baby classes. Theres a music class in MC too i think at the exhale club, the board in spinneys should tell you more.
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 19:20
Have you tried the outlet mall? They havehad lots of furniture lately.
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 19:16
Email says everything you need for the races so assuming this means dress, shoes and hat/fascinator. Its all preloved (used) and have been to a sale of theirs before and was good quality for reasonable prices. To be held in the Dubai offshore sailing club on beach road at 7.30pm.
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 15:43
Yes i took my album into photo shop and had extra copies printed off. Even had one blown up and put onto canvas. Think there might be a copyright issue so maybe all the shops wont do this and cant blow huge up due to not being the original and not high enough resolution.
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 12:51
Hi my DD is 18 months and DD 2 due in 2 months. We went for a 2nd hand double mclaren as DD walks most places by herself now so doubt would get much use out of it for long before going back to using the single.
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 13:36
Hi EmSa, i make childrens hand and footprint keepsake jewellery in Silver. Can make charm,pendant,key ring etc. Very popular for Mothers day.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 05:54
I started getting a pain in my lower back at 26 weeks, right in the dimple area with the pain shooting down my leg.It was so painfull that i couldnt even turn over in bed nor walk properly. My DR thought it was the sciatic nerve and i have been going for physio since ( 4 weeks) and it turns out its pelvic instability which is very common in pregnancy. At 30 weeks i can now turn over in bed without crying out and can manage to walk up the stairs again unaided. Have been given lots of pelvic floor strenthining excercies as wee as realignment and different stretches to try and solve the issue but have been advised that this can continue long after giving birth. Highly recommend the physio and will look into an oestiopath too.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 14:08
Its defo a tour of duty! No one takes time off to take you anywhere,i get a phone call every day from my parents with whom i stay (our house is rented) with a long list of chores such as bathroom cleaning, shopping, exchanging items, calling companies on their behalf and god forbid i ask them to look after DD,she is put in a travelcot with toys and left to her own devices.I have infact refused to go home this year and have asked them to meet me at a holiday complex where we can all have a holiday but was flately refused as they didnt consider this an option. So i have flatley refused them to stay with us any other time now. If they come then they must have a hotel and now we have 2 babies they will have to take taxi's as refuse to chuffer them and get the girlsout of their routine. Sounds harsh but after 10 years of the same have to put my family first.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 13:59
Mel79, there is a playgroups at the Jebel Ali Church, near Ibn Batutta, you can ask anyone how to get there iit is easy and close. alternatively get in contact with me here and I can have a chat to you...my little one is 15months. There is also expat woman playgroups which you can find on the events page here. We go to different playgroups all the time. I 2nd the JA playgroup,its on Sun,Mon and Tue,you choose one of the days and registar once there. They charge 20aed for 2 hours (9.30-11.30am) with tea,coffee and buscuits for the mums and a snack is on a rotational basis. 1.5hours of play and then a story and a sing song. Friends and family over in the marina also have plenty of activities,lookon their facebook page. Also Mumcierge.ae.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 13:50
Went to Phuket a few years ago in rainy season and stayed in Amari coral beach in Patong. It rained a few times in short bursts but never the full day and the only day it was really heavy we took a cruise to the Phi Phi islands and got caught out to see in it which was quite terrifying! The hotel was lovely with a fantastic breakfast buffet, 2 pools and not in the resort centre so a bit quieter. Patong was partially busy which was good for us as it had all the amenities we were looking for.
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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 13:32
Just collectedmy own from there. The pick up is at the rear of the building,parking just outside. There is a ladies que and took all of 5mins if that.
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 13:30
Surprised to hear people say the wind has dropped. Its blowing a gale over in JVT!
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Latest post on 25 February 2012 - 14:58
Bought most of mine in destination maternity for 100aed or so.
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Latest post on 25 February 2012 - 14:57
Hi DC, I have both a bee and a MCL. In terms of folding the MCL takes up less room and is lighter than the bee. The basket on the bee is much better, can put a bag on the bee whilst empty and wont topple over where as the MCL will. Bee lies flat as does the techno (not the triamph). Accessories for MCL much cheaper as is the system.If it was for a newborn would choose the Bee,if for a toddler would choose the MCL IMO.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 14:46
Haggis, neeps and tatties! Cannae wait!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 13:42
Only 2/3months to go ladies! How's everyone feeling?
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 13:36
Yes with Dr H @ Meadows clinic. Really trust him, not quick to throw antibiotics at her and hope for the best likesome we have encountered. Fed up with this reoccurring cough though. Said on Sunday should be better within a few days and its not so off we go back again. Hope its not gone further into her chest as she had pnemonia in October.
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 21:39
My DD 18months old started coughing at night, then the runny nose started and now hacking cough during the day. Took her to the DR. and was toldit was brocilitus which is very common in babies. Its a lower respiotory tract infection.Left untreated can lead to complications. DR.prescribed ventolin and fenistil.I dontlike to give DD medicine either but would rather avoid it getting any worse.
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 21:33
Would highly recommend a video monitor (we have the summer baby touch). Didn't go for it till dd was standing up in cot and then it was a life/time saver as we knew what she was up to. Cant creep in on her as such a light sleeper so was good to be able to see her. Also has a temperature indicator and 2 way talk.
 
 
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