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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 11:46
FYI just saw a notice in Spinneys in Motorcity for a pumpkin carving class next sunday for the over 6.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 10:32
Ordered this for my bee but was sent one for a bee plus and cannot return as too late. Any one interested 250aed?
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 17:14
I started excercising after my 6 week check, couldnt bear to look in the mirror. Went to the pure fitness classes around town where you take the bub with you and they stay in their stroller or on the soft play area whilst you excercise.Also can do buggy fit allover Dubai. Pure fitness ladies are all mums and none willintimidate you. Loved Tracey's zumba mumba class and the weight felloff.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 17:01
We moved to JVT inJune our DEWA bills peaked at 1800aed in the summer andare nowabout 1000aed/month. Weare in a 2 bed townhouse which are bigger upstairs and smaller downstairs than the indespendants but with amuch moremanageabl size garden.Lotsof space for the money and same time to spinneys as we were from springs. We use the pool at the springs too. Good if on a budget. Town house have the potenial to convert upstairs tv lounge into 3rd bedroom. We pay 85k 4 cheques. Please can i have the delivery info for the resteraunts thatdeliver here dubaidesertcharms@yahoo.com Also can you letmeknow how much forall the garden stuff? TIA <em>edited by nutty on 17/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 11:13
Go to your favourite brekkie placeand order it to go and then head down the beach and enjoy having it all to yourself (assuming you're up early). Few hours by the sea, lunch with the girls,mani/pedi or massage, quick for something for yourself,sundowners and make it home for a quiet evening with DH. Enjoy!
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 11:07
They used to be in Dubai in 2001, on Al Diyafa street, I mourned their closing, although my waistline was quite relieved... :D Oh yes i remeber that but i didnt think that was a real one! I read this and jumped for joy. The crab cakes, the crazy craigs caramel cheesecake,oh my thank god am pregnant and can justify it!
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 11:02
Yes we bought a Vaio swing and slide set for 400aed and some large rubber mats. OK quality for our DD,bought it when she was 6months and changed the swing for a step 2 baby seat and now she is a year we have put the toddler seat backon the swing. We have it inside as i think it would disintegratein direct sunlight.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 10:57
They had everything i needed on hand. I packed my own nightie (used the hospital gown except for guests arriving, why mess up your own) The sanitary towels were more industrious, theyhad the correct size baby nappies. Take your own toiletbag, baby clothes and bottles of water if you have a preference. Wish i had took my nusring pillow. Tookmy laptop as they have wifi for posting those first baby pics. One thing i do remember is asking for help as they left you alone otherwise and sometimes you just need an extra pair of hands.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 10:51
Didnt go through any xray's when i was pregnant here in Dubai or the UK, apperently you can request a search.I didnt,i was just led away fromthe xray machine.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 11:43
Really dont understand why anyone would do this to a child regardless of culture or religion. God wanted it there, obviously!
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:58
Dragon mart sell themfor half the price ofACE, could also try the garden centre dontknow their prices though.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 12:07
Since you are Godmother probably should be something special,maybe a trip to the G&D park. They sell kids pendants (teddy etc) for 200aed. Also cute shop in DXB mall on lower ground floor a Susan Warpole i think sell themed christening gifts, always worth a look.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 06:57
Dont think we started lookingat hospitals till about 20 weeks and then it was only the ones that my then doctor had the rights to birth in.I had a virus in my 28th week and was admitted for a few days at a hospital and due to that experience choose the other my doctor had the rights to even though it was further away. My hospital for this baby is 40 mins away with no traffic so am waiting to see what the Saudi German hospital is like as i cant do that car ride again. Hospital said not to come because my contractions were too far apart and not regular,when i got there an hour later i was 6cm dilated and DD wasborn not long after. Am scared i will have this one on the road side!
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 22:22
Thermals! Am not joking. Wentfor xmas a few years ago and was almost crying from the pain in my ears! Jeans are the worst things to wear in cold weather. Ive been to Moscow in minus 20 and it felt worse in NY because of the humidity. Cashmere,wool,wicking fabrics to get rid of the moisture. Have fun, we sure did!
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 12:07
I gave birth at the AH and had a really good experience. Back home i would have been stuck on alabour ward with all and sundry but here in Dubai i had a nice private room with no interference from the staff unless i called for them. I saw a lactation consultant rightaway and was able to get a proper latch to start breastfeeding. I have no experience ofthe US system to compare it to though.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 09:33
Legally they cannot claim the money back from you if it was their mistake, they can only ask. As for not giving you a reference,i doubt they would be that petty.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 09:28
So, went to see Dr Braithwaite at the American hospital, really nice woman. Had a scan and saw the wee yin, 13.5cm at 9 weeks and its little heartbeat. Put my mind at rest that it was ok and that there was only 1!
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 10:37
Got a prescription for Novadoxine, motion sickness tablets that are safe in pregnancy,worked for meonthe rare occassion i was badenough i felt ineeded to do something.
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 10:26
Mothercare had them in their sale for 185aed.Sale ends today.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 20:00
10amthoughmanyshops dont open till a bit later and its 2pmon a Friday.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 19:54
Dr Salihi at Dubai herbal centre in Oud Metha or Dr Braithwaite at the American hospital.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 14:23
Try Tjori, quality better but will abitmore for it though.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 14:19
Do you empower the maid when you are at home to say NO and give instructions? If so then ask her to repeat back to you what the childrem do and say when she does. Could it be her tone or body language. Assertiveness has to be taught and not expected. If you dont then the next time a child asks for something they are not to have, let the maid tell the child NO and you re-enforce her so you are putting up a united front. Hopefully the children get the message that she is in charge when you are not around.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 12:31
Best investment we bought was a maxi cosi footmuff for the car seat (fits most) My DD hated the pramsuit/jacket/hat/gloves etc and would go red faced and start crying immediately as she was too hot! (minus 16) So we just put her in her regular warm clothes and zipped her into her footmuff for the car and we had another footmuff for the pram but could use for both. Buy a small dressing gown as well as handy forcoming out the bath in cooler climes,also we used a 2.5 tog sleeping bag with a vest and a baby grow for sleeping. Have lots of winter fun!
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 19:59
Thanks ladies! I cant see actions on my page, if you do remember please let me know. Ihaventused it for a while and seem to be out of practice. TIA
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 09:14
So am logging in through hotmail and i appear online as does my friend but only IMis available. Am so frustrated as skype is terrible just now.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 23:13
Going to see Dr Braitwaite at the AH next week, cantwait tosee heartbeat! Have youseenyours yet?
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 23:11
Right, have downloaded but whenclickon contactnovideocalloption is available, what amidoing wrong? Both of us have msn and webcams.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 12:36
Used the Annabel Karmel books for age specific recipes and ideas. I started DD at 6 months with 1 feed a day (1-10 spoonfuls) and by 7months was up to 3 meals aday (very small). My friend gave me the best advice though and that was to get them on to breakfast,lunch and dinner at the regular times. We fitted food/milk around the set nap times.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 12:20
Try Cecile De Scaly, a SA midwife herein Dubai.I used her and gotmy sanity back. She goes to the Mumcierge.ae coffeemornings regularly.Might be good to get out and meet the other zombies.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 12:17
Used to work in a bridal shop whist at uni,great job but really hard work! Never ever finished on time but learned how to wrap up an appt and rebook very quickly. A customer should always be made to feel special regardless of circumstance but it seems like your server was lacking in these social skills. Yes i would be annoyed and quite rightly complain if i was made to feel unwelcome but be fair a wedding dress session lasts anything from1/3 hours and wanting to try dresses on 15/25mins before they shut was asking a bit much of the staff. Think choosing, explaining features,preparationof bride to be and room and then all the accessories that come with and finally putting it all away again. I am surprised they let you try any on at all as i certainly wouldn't have, not to be mean but you wouldn't have got the full experience that you deserve.Why rush it and be disappointed. I would have talked youthrough the collections and rebooked at your convience, although i understand this wasnt anoption for you.Please rethink not going back to a highly reputed establishment when yes they are at fault of very poor customer service but also think about your reasons for pushing them into trying on dresses right before they closed.It was never going to be a win/win situation.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:58
The first tower you come to from the dubai side (sorry i forget the name). Where Boutique 1 is.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:56
Also worked for EK when this was brought in. Think it was more to do with single ladies involved in an ancident and hospital asking what medication if any had been taken. IE if single why would you need contraception unless you had a pre exsisting condition on record and a valid prescription. Married ladies do have to provide EK with a letter for the prescription. Yes you can buy it over the counter but what are the legal reprecussions for theabove scenario?
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:44
This is my 2nd, already have DD 13months and now 9weeks with D? The morning/all day sickness is driving me bonkers and i have noticed i have much less energy too. Gone are the days when i felt like a nap i could indulge! Got my first appt next week to makesure it has a hearbeat etc. Cant wait to 12 weeks to start exsercising again, that really helped with the sickness last time.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:41
Think the higher altitude will work your already working hard body that little bit more than you expec tbut from a physical point of veiw that should be fine.I would be more concerned that being remote with minimal health care facilities around. I know there is nothing theycan do to stop a m/c if god forbid it happened it would be the repair work i would be worried about.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 11:35
Thanks Ladies! I have bookedan appointment with Dr.Braithwaite so will see how it goes. Dr Elsa also comes highly recommended buthad DD at AH and would like to go back after a really good experience and i liked the fact that they had british midwifes and a lactation consultant.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:41
Hi Babybezza and congratulations! Is it your 1st?
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:20
The baby whisperer (Tracey Hogg and Belina ?)was my bible am now reading the toddler whisperer. Just makes sense.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:18
Are there any in new dubai area? Or do you know of any no nonsense obgyn for 2nd pregnancy? Dont need a scan at every appt,dont need my hand held just need a plain speaking dr with direct billing no further than safa park. TIA
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 16:50
Thanks Moonbeam, so sweet. Bump ladies,surely i cant be the only one!
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 16:47
If everything is going good with your pregnancy, thank god and long may it continue. If the check up was just routine and wasn't to answer any major concerns then leave it till your next. I would hate to think that i caused a fuss over an apt when someone who is in real need (IE emergency) needed that apt and i took it only to make me feel better. It is disappointing when you have looked forward to something so much but if its not critical then a few more weeks wont hurt long term. Having said that i agree with a previous post where we are paying for an expensive service and do expect a certain level of service but this service is one where it is based on priority not emotions. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and delivery.
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 12:29
Thanks, when did you start visiting? Am only 7 weeks. Who done your NT scan and 20 weeks scan? Didyouget a hospitalpackage for delivery? TIA
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 12:25
Had a really easy pregnancy with and dont really feel the need to see a OBGYN at all appts so has anyone tried themidwife serviceat Healthbay?
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 12:14
Spa at the towncentre (springs) do a great maternity massage. Think was 200aed or there abouts.
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 10:35
DD is now 1 and hates to sleep in her pram, recently on vacation she had to learn the hard way to suck it up. Webought a snooze shade and kept her up until she got really cranky and then hugged her and placed her in her pram with a cuddly toy. The first few days she screamed for 10/15mins and then passed out and by the 3rd day was sucking her thumb as she was putdown. Wouldnt sleep as long in her pram but we did manage to have a really good holiday.
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 10:29
I went to thelaunch event and it was packed. Luella dresses 300aed,french connection 180aed, primark 30aed. They had shoes,makeup artist and a stylist. Defo worth considering.
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 10:27
Used this at 4/5months and was perfect but when DD got to 9/10months she would topple the thing over very easily (couldnt stand) so we had towedge it beween a wall and a chair. Iput mine in the washing machine (it a big one) and it came out OK. Wouldnt but 2nd hand if well used like mine as the velcro startsto go after a while.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 12:54
Thanks for the info will give her a buzz.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 12:01
My DD is at chubby cheeks nursery near Ibn Battuta mall, 3500aed/term 2 afternoons a week.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 11:53
Anyone know if its open yet? Any experiences of this or other branches? Dont fancy another stint down ShZ rd in labour and wondered if this may be an option. TIA
 
 
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