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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 10:53
Congratulations Cleopatra! I had my first scan when I was 7 weeks to confirm the pregnancy. HTH
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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 10:50
Max - I actually lost 2.5kg since the diet and I think I feel better now. I used to catch my breath going up and down the stairs at home but now I'm feeling good. I cut down all the junk food which I used to eat on daily basis and use pregnancy as an excuse. LOL. Now I eat more fruits and veggies, never felt healthier in my entire pregnancy. Yesss! LO is moving nonstop more than ever!!! 3 days ago I had this really bad pain right under my ribs from of all his moving around. His kicks are stronger as well. My little Messi, I call him. Hahaha. DH is not very happy with the nickname though. :D So Max, I'm just wondering.. Did you get a changing table? I'm almost done shopping as well. Just the table left. Which pram did you get? I bought red Quinny Buzz 3 with matching red maxicosi pebble carseat and isofix base.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 20:00
I'm thinking about getting the Gulliver because it's white and it will match the rest of the nursery furniture. Thank you very much ladies. :)
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 11:38
I can't believe, I never thought of Ikea for nursery stuff! Thanks a lot Stasya.
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 11:57
Max - Yes my doc said I'm doing great. Like I said I'm only borderline GD. Since I started the diet, my sugar went back to normal. Yay. But I have to continue the diet so my weight will be controlled esp now 3rd trimester. Omg exciting times. How are you and your blood sugar? I hope you're doing well too. xx
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 11:50
Any idea when the next Babyshop sale is going to start? I forgot to buy something from the sale and I told myself I'll buy it in the next one.
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 16:59
Ohh congratulations mumofmoo!!! I was praying for a baby girl, but it's ok as long as he's healthy. :)
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 17:13
Any April Mommy expecting a baby girl? I'm expecting a boy and like everyone I know is expecting boys too. Just out of curiosity. :D
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 12:17
Dr. Amal Badi. She's at Medical International Specialist Center in Al Wasl Road, near Emirates Bank. She delivers in City and American Hospital.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 12:16
Max - The first few times I was "excited" to check my blood sugar to know where I stand. Then when I ran out of new space to poke a hole into, I started dreading it. My blood sugar is all over the place, sometimes it's all the way down, sometimes it's normal. I guess that means my diet is working right? Going to see my dr tomorrow, I hope she thinks I'm doing well. I lost 2lbs already from all this dieting. Yesterday I was daydreaming that after delivery, I will ask for a burger with large fries and a cheesecake! Lol that made me feel sooo much better. Hahaha. I got a cot, mattress and moses basket the other day. Still looking for a changing table though. Have you ladies seen any good sturdy ones? The babyshop changing tables look awful. No way I'm putting them in my nursery. :p Alenka - I will be delivering in City Hospital. How about you where are you planning to deliver here? Have you decided on which dr to see?
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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 11:15
Hiccup - I like the Uppababy Vista too, but sadly it's not available anywhere in Dubai and I won't be travelling anytime soon. So I guess I'll just go with whatever is available here. Quinny or Bugaboo maybe. Funny thing is, I was sooo excited to buy baby stuff even from the 12th week but here I am still confused on what to buy. Lol. Alenka - Hi there. Welcome to the thread. How's everything? Hmm.. I've actually gained 6-7kgs since the beginning of my pregnancy. Mostly on the 2nd trimester! Now I just started 3rd trimester and on a strict diet. I think LO is starving :( but he's always moving around so I guess he's happy, right? Have you ladies seen the movie, What to expect when you're expecting? It's a good one. :)
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Latest post on 26 January 2013 - 11:41
Philly - The nurse told me it will be ready the next day, but I actually got the results after 3 days. The wait was unbearable, because I had the random glucose test first which came back abnormal, so I had to do the GTT. Max - Ahh thank you very much for the encouraging words dear. xxx I still didn't get that blood sugar monitor thing but I'm sure I will after I see my dr on Monday. Is it just me or are you also feeling the baby moving all the time? Like in the daytime, he's busy kicking.. In the middle of the night, I wake up because of all the kicks and punches!!! I feel like he's not sleeping anymore! I'm afraid he will be ADD or something like that because of gestational diabetes. I know it's silly but I'm just paranoid I guess. Aaaggghhh.
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Latest post on 25 January 2013 - 11:49
Hey how's everyone doing? Max - My GTT scan didn't go well. Found out I'm borderline diabetic, so I started diabetic diet too before it gets out of hand. It's really hard for me because I hate eating several times a day and I love my sweets especially with my coffee. But oh well, I've been on the diet for 3 days now and I feel like I'm doing well. I'm going to see my dr next week so hopefully positive results. Bunintheoven - Hey welcome back! How's everything? Yes my blood pressure is normal now, thanks for asking. It's my blood sugar now I'm worried about. I've been really busy/stressed these past few days I can't believe I just started 3rd trimester. Wooooohoooo. Congrats to all of us ladies. Just a few more months to go. (this is what I tell myself everytime I crave for chocolates or caramel macchiato) :D
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 20:30
Rasalala- Thank you very much for the offer, that's very sweet of you. I'm sure RAK Hospital is really good, but I'm already comfortable with City. Maybe in the future, I want to check out the spa. :) Sandydogg - Thanks dear, please let me know. I walk at night after work but I don't reach all the way to that area. Just around the villas, pool and sometimes the beach side (it's dark at night though). When and where do you do coffee mornings?
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 12:39
Sorry OP but this question is off topic. Sandy do you have any idea when Choithrams will open in Mina? I asked security they have no idea. TIA.
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 12:37
Have you tried Babyshop? I've seen some in there for 300+ (on sale). And you can also try Dubizzle, if you don't mind buying second hand. HTH :)
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 22:39
Sandy - Hey there! Are you from Mina Al Arab too? :D RibenaBaby - I heard good reviews about RAK Hospital. But I can't really vouch for it myself as I've never been there before. I'm currently pregnant and I go to Dubai for my antenatal check ups and hopefully deliver there too. :)
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 18:37
I'm from Mina Al Arab, RAK. Yes, most of the time malls are empty (even in the city). So if you're the type of person who prefers a quiet, laid back environment you will love it here. No need to wait for a long line when paying, empty parking space these are the few perks of living in RAK. But sometimes I must admit, I do miss the fast paced busy life in Dubai. So I drive to Dubai once a week to see my friends (which is just 1 hr away). HTH :)
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 14:59
Max - I confirmed with my OB that the rumor about City hospital increasing to almost 60% is not true. It's only 6%. So I'm not changing hospitals after all. Thank God. Although my checkup yesterday didn't go too well. I have a bit of scare with high blood pressure (139/95) so now I'll be monitored even closely. My OB said nothing to worry about for now, because I have no other signs of preeclampsia. My glucose test result will be out in 3 days so I'm praying it will be normal. Other than that, bubs is healthy and everything is as it should be. Inshallah everything will be ok.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 14:46
Thank you very much for the info TDB. That's what my OB said yesterday too. She asked me where I heard the 60%. She said it's only 6% and she confirmed it with City Hospital.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 16:11
Anyway, mumofmoo.. Hi there. Can you please tell me about your exp in AH as I'm thinking about going there instead of City. TIA x
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 00:53
Thanks Zohan and sJVC. I guess I'm too late to start taking emails as they're gone now. Lol. Sorry Admin. :) Anyway, we can all be friends in this thread/forum. Zohan - I'm Asian too btw. So maybe we can go together for coffee mornings? Whatcha think? :D
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 23:58
Thanks dear. Hope to hear from you soon. x
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 15:23
Hi everyone. Welcome to EW forum, I'm quite new here myself. :) I'm 26 yrs old, married and expecting a baby boy soon.
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 14:41
Happy New Year to you too Max. I can totally relate to the 6th symptom you're having. I am ALWAYS hungry!!! It's driving me crazy that I have to eat something every 2 hours. :( Regarding your DH not feeling baby's movements, I think it has something to do with the position of your placenta and/or the baby's position too. But you can feel the baby kicking, right? I WAS planning to deliver in City hospital, but after the recent increase of almost 60% (my OB didn't confirm this yet, I will ask her on Monday) I'm thinking twice. She has her own private clinic but she only delivers in there. Sigh.
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 14:31
Oh this is actually for a friend of mine, Mich. She didn't get the one from that link because it was for 1k dhs, when you can buy it brand new in mumzworld for 899 (which she got instead). But anyway, you can send me photos maybe? And how much you're selling it for? Maybe I can buy it for myself this time. TIA xxx <em>edited by pinkbutterfly on 05/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 23:21
Bunintheoven - I'm torn between prams too. My friend got a Quinny Buzz 3 like 2 weeks ago and she loves it. But she herself admits it's too heavy and she doesn't think she will use it for a long time, maybe 6 months max. So what's the point of spending 2k on a pram that you will use for a short period of time? And she had to buy the bassinet too because it's not good for newborns. But out of all the prams I've seen, I love the way the Buzz 3 looks the most. It's just so modern, so me. If you have info on other pushchairs pls let me know, as I'm still looking for other options. I did buy some maternity clothes, mostly the sale from h&m maternity line. I don't need anything fancy because I'm not going to be preggers forever. So just some jeans and tops. I bought some baby stuff, mostly newborn, 0-3 months clothes that are just sooooo adorable I couldn't stop myself from buying them even if I'm only 24 weeks along and most people think it's too early to shop.
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 14:46
Pursuit of Happiness. Old movie, Will Smith is in it and his real life son (I think).
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 00:21
You can get a Louis Vuitton Speedy for 2,900. :)
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 00:19
Happy Birthday Beebers also Sue B. . Hope you both have a great day [img'>http://www.4smileys.com/smileys/birthday-smileys/birthday_cake027.gif[/img'> Isn't it meant to be the end of the world today :) ([i'>just looking out of the window for a meteor or something[/i'>) Same here, waited for 12am for "something" to happen. Silly, right? Lol. Happy birthday Beebers and Sue B. :)
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 00:18
If you're looking for a good makeup brush set, I suggest that you visit MAC stores. They have the best brushes ever. If you want the average ones, like PP said you can find them in centrepoint. I think I've even seen them in carrefours. Good luck. :)
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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 23:49
Hello to everyone again. Uzzizach - Great news that your GTT went well. I'm going for mine next visit. Wish me luck :) Maxmistry - Oohh I did buy some stuff. I just couldn't wait!!! Have you started shopping? We passed 5 months already. What a milestone :D I hope your indigestion gets better. I never had indigestion so far, thank God. Maybe because I'm always eating? Lol. Again, good luck on my GTT on January. :D Hiccup - It is amazing indeed. My little fella is most active around 1am, so DH is always waiting patiently and LO will always kick really hard. (future Man United player as DH said) :D Merry Christmas to all the April mommies. Take care and enjoy the holidays. xxx
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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 15:57
I just saw it, under Forum Maintenance and above Dec2012 due date. :)
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Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 10:56
Hey ladies. Anyone started shopping already? Babyshop is on sale til January. I keep coming back there EVERYDAY contemplating if I should buy now or later. Lol. My DH said it's still too early and I should wait til Feb or March. Please tell me he's wrong. :D I'm glad your 20wks scan went well, mine did too. Ohhh I saw LO's face!!! During the 4d scan he was yawning (or maybe just opening and closing his mouth). Really amazing experience. How's everyone doing?
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 09:47
I agree with elle22, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray couples hammam is great!
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 14:53
Hi ladies, how's everyone doing? I went for my 16th week check up and found out I'm actually having a BOY! (Contrary to what my OB said about a girl), so I'm saying goodbye to my pink ideas, hello blue! :) How's it working for everyone else? I feel very normal now, got all my energy back, no more morning sickness, no more extra sensitive sense of smell (which is a curse if you live in UAE if u know what I mean lol). So yea, I'm just very excited. I want to start shopping for my future LO. :)
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 14:47
My husband and I got married in Dubai Courts, he's Muslim. We went to a government health center (Behind Union Coop Safa) for blood works. Then my Certificate of Singleness (Authenticated from my own country) which we had to get stamped in 2 other government agencies in here (Sorry I forgot which ones specifically). We brought our passports and one male witness and that's about it. HTH :)
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 14:43
They might be Japanese noodles. Try Spinneys. :D I love the Japanese Nissin Seafood noodles myself, really tasty. :)
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 15:32
Max - Hi there. How was your trip to UK? I'm sure your family and friends are very happy for you. Hows' the pregnancy going for you? 2silverfish - Hi there congratulations to you too. :) Hmmm.. Al Barsha is a nice neighborhood if you ask me, you can walk to Mall of the Emirates especially now that the weather is fab. Then there's Lulu as well. We'll be neighbors. Lol.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 14:54
Hi ladies. I've been reading the EW forum for quite some time now, getting tips and such. Now I've finally decided to join. :) I'm expecting my little angel on the 3rd week of April. Hubby and I are sooo excited. I had my ultrasound for 12wks, and OB thinks it's a girl. But she said it's not 100% accurate, so we have to wait til the next scan. I did the blood tests as well, everything is normal. Alhamdullilah. I'm praying that everything will be fine this time around as I had a m/c last year.
 
 
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