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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 13:17
Panadol for the headache...that's about it :( Some vitamin C to help keep the bugs away if you are getting sick! Oh...and sleeeeeeep :D Hope you get well soon Hun x
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 10:27
Am a huge fan of Gro-bags and have been using it since I stopped swaddling DD at 5 months. You can buy them on Amazon, http://www.gro-store.co.uk/, www.kiddicare.co.uk or John Lewis. In summer I use 0.5 tog and winter 1.5 tog!
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 10:19
Only thing that worked was an old wives concoction that I gulped down. You take half a glass of apple cider vinegar. Add half a teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper and a full Teaspoon of Honey. Mix all together and throw down your throat! Works great. I will definitely give that a go! DH tried to make my Gran's trusted hot drink (lemon, ginger + honey) last night but it just did not taste the same :( There are no throat sprays safe for pregnancy and it feels asif I have a peice of sandpaper stuck down my throat!
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 09:50
I have it real bad, just hit me over night! And to make it worse I am pregnant so not much I can take apart from Panadol & Augemtin which did not agree with my tummy :/: It's aweful, I feel like a dead person walking!
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 08:54
Hi ladies, I am rotten with the flu :( Just krept up on Tuesday night and hit me like a ton of bricks when I woke on Wednesday morning! Have not been this sick in ages, and with not much us pregnant Mums can take...I am suffering!!! Saw Dr Elsa yesterday and she tried to check the gender, but the little one had the umbilical cord between the legs! I told her to only tell me if she could guess 99%, otherwise we will wait to find out at the anomaly scan in 3 weeks time! Oh - and I felt the first kicks already :) Depends how I am laying and it's normally at night! It would not surprise me, as it looks like this little Monster has inherited his/her fathers long legs & feet ;) Will write more and reply to all the mails as soon as I can keep my head up for longer than 10minutes :/: X
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 19:31
Springs 7 (by the Choitrams) and Montgomerie Golf Course have both Montessori Nurseries, run by Raffles. I looked into sending my DD there, but they only take children from 18months+. My neighbours daughter is at the one in Springs 7 and she cannot recommend it enough. HTH
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 15:11
Check your inboxes ladies :D How do i do it - my waistline can answer to that! Lost of sugar intake to get me through the day and DD is cutting her molars, so nights are awfully eventful in our house ;) Ive only been for 1 session so far, so can't tell yet! Lay night I dreamt I stabbed someone with one of my kitchen knives and this i dreamt after 5am as I was up with DD until about 5:30am! So woke up in a frenzy as to why I would dream such a thing?! I am sleeping more solid and seem to be more relaxed during the day though! Meant to have 2 sessions a week, but could probably only squeeze in 1 at the moment! I'm seeing Dr Elsa on wednesday and she will check for gender! I'm 17 weeks so high possibility we could find out! Part of me wants to wait until 20 weeks as then it is 99.9% confirmed but another part is dying to my suspicion confirmed - that it's a boy!!! I had a very strong instinct with DD and she turned out to be a girl...so who knows ;) Congrats on Team Pink Pancakemum - yay!!!
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 20:48
I second Churchill! Had them out last week and have them out every 6 months! Guys are knowledgeable, professional and easy to communicate with! A whole team normally comes out, including a supervisor over-seein the job! Had no complaints with them for 2yrs now :)
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 19:54
How are all the July Mummies doing? Enjoying the fresh frosty weather? ;) So I finally went for my first acupuncture session on Saturday! The nightmares where really starting to get to me, and instead of having good quality sleep I was feeling exhausted and drained in the morning! So doing a few sessions to help relax my mind and keep these d*mn hormones under control! Had the same with my 1st pregnancy, but nothing as severe as this :/: Got everyone's mail, so will send out a mass e-mail for the first meet up! Will most probably be over the week-end so that working Mum's can join! If anyone else wants to join, feel free to mail me as I will be removing my address soon ;) Update girls!!!
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 19:28
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Green-ish! I too used the forum once when I suffered a miscarriage and I drew so much strength from the wonderful replies I got and from just speaking about it! God be with you all and wishing you a speedy recovery x
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 19:26
I have used the whole Mustela range from birth for my DD. No reaction, so we are lucky in that sense!
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 19:20
Not a Lactation Consultant by trade, but Cecile De Scally was my saving grace!!! I don't care what some may say about her, but she was there for me during extremely hard & emotional (as we all know what an emotional roller coaster BF'ing can be) times day & night and 100% supported my breastfeeding efforts! **APPLAUSE to all those BFC's and all the Mums who are not ashamed to stand for their cause and help spread awareness**
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 19:09
1. My rule of thumb was roughly 10min as BF'ed babies don't tend to swallow much wind! DD was a very colicky baby and she always suffered from trapped winds. I used a combination of methods - 6 strokes up followed by 6 circular motions, on the knee slightly tilted over supported by your hand and over the knee. When she was slightly older I used a concoction on Infacol+Gipe Water which helped tremendously and had her burping like a 60yr old within 5min. 2. Feed-burp-bed. If he falls asleep on the breast I would try and rouse him again. Stroking the jaw bone initiates the sucking reflex or a gentle tickle under the foot! 3. Yup - no matter what myths there are out there, you CAN'T spoil such a young baby! You are all he ever knew for 9 months and they have no sense of emotion - only their basic needs which are - I'm dry, I'm warm, I'm fed & I'm safe (and you are the SAFE) in his life! 4. All normal! I hurt (more like cringed) with every latch for the first few weeks! Lansinoh before and after every feed was my best friend and also Lilypadz (silicone breast pads which you can refrigerate to give a lovely cooling effect). 5. No idea about nappy rash! Y never ever had one in her whole 13 months of life ;) 6. I used the EASY routine! Worked well for breastfeeding & DD, and was also very flexible. Since DD was a snacker you can adapt the routine to EatActivityEAt(again)Sleep. I only introduced the routine at 6 weeks and by 9 weeks it was well oiled! HTH x (and you know I am only a phone call away, don't be afraid to dial my number!) <em>edited by plumie on 20/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 21:50
I am just about to post on the Maids forum... I think full-time help may be the way to go! If anyone has any GF success stories for breastfed babies, I'd love to hear them but I just can't see how her feeding/sleeping routines will work when DD's still BF. I tried it with DD, and it lasted all of 2 weeks :\: With let down issues, engorgement, reflux, snacking (which is common with BF babies) growth spurts which meant on-deman-feeding - DH and I made the conscious decision of persevering & establishing healthy breastfeeding and worked on sleep routines later! Would be interesting to hear of successful BF-GF-Babies...
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 20:35
Ladies - those that are interested mail me and then we can set something up :D Edited to remove my e-mail address! If anyone else is interested, just leave a msg on here and I can pass my address on again x <em>edited by plumie on 23/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 20:30
Nicedaynat - just wanted to say thanks for the recommendation! I have DD now enrolled on Saturday mornings to do swimming with AISS at The Lakes Club! So that's free time for me whilst DD and DH head off for the morning ;)
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 20:16
Mine will be 18 months apart - my action plan - DD into nursery 3 mornings a week...and get full time help, both starting February so that things are well oiled by the time baby Nr 2 comes in July! Going home this trip I could not believe how easy my friends had it - Mom down the road, Aunts, cousins, friends - all in a close radius! Babysitters on standby whenever needed! I struggled with DD in the early days and by no means want to play Superwoman this time around! Nurseries and full time help may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for my sanity, our family's sanity - I need help and a break a few mornings a week from my very active toddler! Something to consider if you have the space, can afford it and comfortable with sending your DS to nursery!
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 19:59
Is an anomaly scan the norm as my doc hasn't mentioned it yet. On Sunday going in for the 12th week scan and blood tests including one for Down's Syndrome. Is there anything else I should ask the doc abt? @ plumie.. lovely idea to meet up :-) but working full time so can only meet up on a weekend! It's pretty much the norm, I'm sure your Dr will inform you fo it at a later stage! It's also the scan where the gender pretty much gets confirmed 99% :) With my first pregnancy we met up on a Friday morning so that is no problem! Will gauge and see if more Mums-to-be are interested and then we can set something up x And a bug welcome Tiptoptoni :D Loads of us who are doing it second time round, so fire aware with any questions as I know how daunting/exciting/anxious first time pregnancies can be ;)
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 20:12
Swaddled until about the same age as the rest! DD just started resisting one night and would mange to half "unswaddle" herself during the night. Stopped swaddling one night and she immediately turned on her side and slept without any disturbances. I resisted swaddling in the early days/weeks, when I picked it up again and persisted - swaddled for daytime naps as well, she started sleeping much better.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 20:05
Welcome - Liv! And congrats on your pregnancy :) Oh cr*p - I really feel for you ladies!!! It's aweful feeling like that, am so glad I was able to pin point what was exaggerating my nausea! Really hope things settle down for you ladies soon! Niggly - the anomaly scan is much more detailed and longer! If I remember correctly, about 40/45min! There are loads of things they check - arteries, blood flow in and out, organs, limbs, loads of measurements, function of bladder and kidneys...etc Is everyone working or at home? Should arrange a July Mummies get-together if everyone is keen! <em>edited by plumie on 17/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 19:59
Easy to clean and wipe down, enough pockets, opens wide enough when you need to have a scratch around, has outside pockets for easy access to water and snacks, clips/hangs easily on to buggy...and is reasonably fashionable! I love, love, love my Storksak and would buy another one in a heartbeat! I may just do that, get DD a new one (she does not need all the pockets and compartments) and hand this one down to baby nr. 2 :D
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 21:11
AISS run them at the Lakes Club on Sat morns. Think they have a website and classes may have started back already. Ooh this will be perfect! Just been on their site but can't seem to find the date/time list so will give them a call tomorrow! Thanks!
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 20:13
Just one last option! Some nurseries will let you leave the car seat there so if you have someone different dropping off and picking up then the person picking up can get both the carseat and the child at the same time. That is a great option, however I think the rear facing seat will be fitted into the car!? We still have not received our seat yet :(, but will have a look, if it's easy to transfer then that would be wonderful!
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 20:02
I am at City with Dr. Grace-love her! Ooh, I met Dr Grace once (when I was interviewing potential ob/gyn's), lovely lady! Is she permanently at City now or still practicing at DM Clinic? She has had very good reviews so you are in safe hands :)
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 20:00
can anyone recommend anywhere good to get measured in dubai? Congratulations on your pregnancy! As mentioned below, Loretta from Blush and Bloom can measure you. Here's an article she has written on choosing maternity/nursing bras, and it includes her contact details: http://pregnantindubai.com/lifestyle.html?start=0&articleid=181 I have an appointment with B&B coming up so that I can get measured! Tired of wearing I'll fitting bras and spending a fortune during pregnancy! Am hoping they can recommend 3 or 4 bra's which will last throughout (unlike the almost 10/15 bra's I went through with my first pregnancy) ;)
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 19:56
Breastfeeding made me pit on weight instead of loose weight! I just went up, and up, and up, and up :\: I craved calories and I ate calories ;) At 6 months pp I started getting active again and started eating very healthy...the scales started to drop! DD was 9 months when I was able to fit into my pre-pregnancy clothing (I was 56kg when conceived and 76kg when delivered)...and then bamm fell pregnant again just as the weight was coming off! The theory behind 9months on 9months off played true for me, but it did not come with loads of hard work towards the end! I did not loose all the weight, but was in the low 60's when I conceived again! So_IndEcIsIve - have you looked at [url=http://www.breastfeeding-diet.org'>The Breastfeeding Diet[/url'>? A friend bought the book and had great success! Good luck x
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 19:42
Yippeee!!! See I gold ya you had nothing to worry about LMOA-DXB :D Did you ever get the tummy tie? Is it helping? Mexican shawarmas - LOL that's a first! It's fizzy drinks for me, and I NEVER drink fizzy drinks! I hate the gunk I am putting into my system, but there is just something about the fizz and the bubbles that I have at least a can a day! Oh and welcome laura321! Sounds like most of us are delivering at City?! With Dr Elsa again, who is everyone else with?
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 17:44
Ooh thanks ladies, will attempt an at home job if I find the right dye otherwise will go to the hairdresser! Will see if the shops stock INOA!
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 08:34
Where are you located? Check out the classes at Kidville! I would highly recommend them as I found the facilities to be one of the best in Dubai! [url=http://www.kidville.com/jbr'>Kidville JBR[/url'> Favorite Things in Marina Mall also runs some Mommy & Baby classes. HTH
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 08:26
Try Nelson's Teether, similar to A&P except it's homeopathic teething granules! Works just as well! You can still find A&P powders in South Africa, so I'm not sure where they are getting their supply from?! Another place to get the amber necklace from is Favorite Things in Dubai Marina Mall.
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 08:21
Thank you ladies - 2 car seats it is! Still waiting for our Britax arrive, hopefully today, and if we are happy with it will order a second one for DH's car! Kelly_C - yes 2011 was no doubt the fastest (and most exciting) year of my life! And now I have a toddler running around and being very adventurous :) Thanks for the well wishes x <em>edited by plumie on 15/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 08:17
Thanks ladies, will try out some of the suggestions & recipes! Kiwispiers - think I may just substitute the rice with spelt and see how it goes down? Is giving a "starch" for breakfast okay?
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 19:18
She's 13 months old, alowicious_28! I highly doubt it's teething as she never took to cereal since we starting weaning! When you ladies say "porridge" what exactly are you referring to? In SA we called Pronutro, Jungle Outs, Maize Meal all porridge :\: And what brand? I bought the Plum Baby Strawberry & Banana Muesli/Oats yesterday, mixed it with full fat milk and some yoghurt - opened her mouth to one spoonful, showed a very disapproving face and that was the end of it! What is your take on Cheerios? DD seems to favor crunchy over mushy - so I think this is where the root cause of our problem lies...
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 12:53
I've hit a brick wall with DD's breakfast menu, so looking for some inspiration please ladies! DD does not eat any cereal, I have bought soooo many, but I think it's the texture which she does not like?! I'm a bit sceptical moving her onto "adult cereals" because of the sugar content - so any other cereal ideas would be great! Yogurt - not a fan either! I've introduced it again by just putting the tub infront of her and letting her feed (more like mess) herself! It's going in, so thats a step up already! Coating fruit in yoghurt - no-no either! Toast - philidelphia, marmite, Vegemite, peanut butter - hit and miss as I think she does not like the texture of the spreads against her palette! So currently she has: Egg - boiled, scrambled with cheese, fried, Omellete with a filling Fruit - any fruit which she normally scoffs up! Cheese - grated, babybel, mozzarella sticks - normally no problem She has been starting to turn her nose up to the egg, so I think it's time to get creative and change things up a bit! Do share your menu's/recipes please!!! Think I am suffering from "cooks block" ;)
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Latest post on 13 January 2012 - 18:21
The shops name is Frost Dubai. They stock a few designers including Vera Wang. Also try - Saks Fifth Avenue bridal in Burjuman Centre Pronovias Bridal - Dubai Mall They don't stock Maggie Sottero, but have a range of other US and European designers.
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 21:36
Welcome Megs79 :D Trust me, and I know this may sound cliche' - but once baby is here, you will forget all about the horrid morning sickness! Heck, look at me - had horrible nausea until late into my pregnancy and 9 months later baby Nr 2 was conceived ;) And I had a list long of some very unpleasant pregnancy symptoms with my first! Try to keep that appointment with Dr Elsa - she is worth her weight in gold! Had my first with her and delivering with her again! Once you are on "the books" getting your appointments will be easier! I only started consulting with her late into my first pregnancy, so it really does not matter when you start seeing her. So, we are back from SA where my nausea completely subsided! One day back in Dubai and bang - nausea back :\: Traced back everything I ate and drank (which was not much) and decided to cut out water (we have a Masafi water cooler at home) and the juice I drank! Bought a bottle of Aquafina today and still had the same juice - no nausea!!! So I finally (hopefully) found the culprit which was elevating my nausea - the Masafi water! So check the things which you are eating and drinking at home, as it could be something as simple as having your normal food & drink which could be triggering the morning sickness!
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 19:48
Are you back plumie? Would love to introduce you and of course pick that brain of yours! Mum's leaving this weekend but DH has been fantastic! I love being a mum x Back - will text you to set up a visit! Can't wait and how wonderful to read "I live being a Mum"...aaawww :)
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 19:37
Wonderful, wonderful news!!! And that is the beauty of BF'ing - there is no need to suffer in silence, if the ladies on here cannot help you, then Professional help is only a phone call away :D Really happy that things are looking up for you and I am sure you have realized that breastfeeding is not a one-man-show...it is a family affair! It takes Mum, baby and Dad to develop a successful breastfeeding relationship! Looking forward to meeting Prince Charming once things have settled down for you guys x
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 19:31
I am South African, DH - German, DD - German! Was a no brainer as I am sure you can figure out why!? We will eventually apply for DD's South African passport just not got around to it yet! Going from SA passport - German would've been much harder and it is a breeze travelling with DD, especially when going through immigration and I am travelling alone with her ;)
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 18:01
Plumie; Try these guys we searched high and low for s garden storage unit - Dependable Steel - they are based in Umm Al Quwain and we are made up with our Villa Shed. Cost about 3000dhs I think but well worth it. I finally got all DH's tools out of my house and the bike out of the hallway!! Do a search on FB for Dependable Steel; all their contact details are on there..... Sounds great!!! Will check out their FB page and get DH to give them a ring! Thank you so much for the recommendation!
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 17:53
plumie - I haven't forgotten about the tele. number, just waiting for it. Will post it asap. Thanks Amelia! Will just keep checking the thread for your update, no worries x
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 17:47
It looks like 2 may be the only option! I don't think she is old enough for a booster seat - 13months? May look into getting a second hand one for DH's car as it will only be used for 20min a day when he does the drop off! Thanks ladies - can't believe I did not think of this! Well at least I can blame it on pregnancy brain ;)
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 13:22
We had the same issue and also bought two car seats. DH drops off, i pick up. Got the same seat for each car (rear facing converting to forward) and yes, it was expensive, but DD is safe and happy and thats what counts :-) Hhhmmm...looks like this may just be our only option! Maybe get a cheaper rear facing in Dubai? Which seats have you gone for Kelly?
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 13:21
Crikey - 6 car seats?!?! Ouch :/: We have gone for the Britax Highway 2 as DD's next car seat and it's worked out to cost a pretty penny! Will have to discuss with DH and see what our options are.... Thanks Green-ish!
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 23:13
plumie - will ask her tomorrow to see if she still has his contact details. Hopefully she will, as he moved the shed when they changed villa this year and he also installed the fence around their pool. Thanks Amelia! Look forward to your reply tomorrow x
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 22:42
Amelia - could you by any chance get his contact details for me please? Worth giving them a try! BNBH - will tell DH to give ACE another try and if you could possibly get the details off the leaflet which your friend had, that would be great! Thanks for all the suggestions ladies! Am panicking and a bit pressed for time and really don't want to be caught in pickle when the maid starts!
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 22:01
You could build or look on Dubbizle for a wall to wall floor to ceiling cupboard in one of the rooms to store all your stuff. You couldmsave space by storing all clothing and spare beddings in vacuum bags. That's exactly what we have! Wall-to-wall, floor-to-floor cupboards and opposite, floor to ceiling shelving. But we need to clear out the maids room, to make space for the maid when she arrives! The problem is - where to put everything?! The vacuum bags are a great idea, but again - where to store them? We are in a 1E in the Springs - all rooms are occupied (or will be once the new baby arrives), and apart from the tiny room under the stairs - there is no other secure storage space :(
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 21:16
Bumping this for any other ideas or recommendations!
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 15:41
LMAO-DXB - think the cost was 800 including the CD! I've had Dr Mirza with my first pregnancy and a lady Dr with this scan! I've had no problems with Dr Mirza and a few other Mummies which I know, also had no issues with him! Go with an open mind, take everything which you have read with a pinch of salt, and base your review on your individual experience! Yes - his bed side manner is not the best, he is known to tell it like it is, and won't hold your hand if he has to bear bad news, HOWEVER - he is the best in the business! No need for a full bladder and the gender of your baby will only be revealed 16weeks+! At your 20 week anomaly scan it is normally 100% confirmed!
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 15:06
Hhhmmm...so that should take us to tomorrow? Or possibly Sunday?! SweetLily - it was a no brainer ;) The car seat and website got great reviews on the forum and keeping DD rear facing for as long as possibly was of the utmost importance - safety comes first! Thanks!
 
 
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