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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 16:12
Plumie, sorry for going off topic here..may I know which freezer pots are you using? I have got some rubbermaid ones, they seemed ok for freezing individual bigger portions for DS but was wondering if there were better options. I use pots by the brand Babypotz, available on Amazon and in the UK. They are stackable, easy to store, BPA free and come 50 in a box! I also use the pots by Vital, again bought it at Boots in the UK, so may be worth checking at Boots here! I would highly recommend the Babypotz!
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 14:04
FAB - thanks KellyC!
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 13:39
I don't know who was more traumatized by our last flight from the UK - SA, me or DD?! I was alone, she was hysterical and NOTHING I did seemed to calm her down. I trust my Dr 100%, and don't doubt her recommendation to give her something to calm her down to make the journey easier for her! It took me and her days to recover from that flight, just as she was settling in, we had to leave again, back to the UK on another 10hr flight. Needs must sometimes and I doubt I put the health of my baby in jeopardy, if that was the case then my Dr should be stripped of her medical licence as it was given on her advise.
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 12:03
Unfortunately I am guilty of giving DD 0.5ml of Alergex on our flight back from the UK last Friday! My Dr prescribed it to me as DD does not handle flying very well and is a poor sleeper if she is not in a comfortable environment! Flight took off at 10pm, she was asleep at 10:30pm and woke at 5am, flight landed at 7:45am. This was by far the most comfortable flight for both of us, as she managed to get sleep and could handle the journey through the airport with ease. DD is known to sleep for 25min on 8hr flights - most of which is crying and getting hysterical as she gets so wired and over-tired and cannot fall asleep due to all the stimulation. When travelling alone with a baby, my sanity is important to get us safely from point A - B and for her to feel rested. Do what you need to do Chgo2AD - I completely sympathize with your situation x
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 11:53
Can I beg, borrow or steal (which translates to buy) a box or 2 of Nelson's Teetha from anyone please? Oooh - I am on my last box and gutted I did not stock up when I was in the UK :/: Will need some too soon! Is it available in Dubai?
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Latest post on 17 July 2011 - 10:23
I LOVE all the Gro products and have been using Grobags on DD since I stopped swaddling her! JustKidding now stocks most of their products, apart from the GroBlind! Their Grobags range from 200aed-250aed, if you do not come right finding a second hand one ;)
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 21:40
Standing ovation for your post Kiwispiers :D :D :D And spot on with all your points!!!
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 11:36
MAM bottles are available in Waitrose, Spinneys and I have also seen them in some smaller pharmacies -they also have a great selection of teething products! - FYI its Austrian not Austrailian ;) http://www.mambaby.com/ Thanks for that vixter, and for the correction ;) Am a MAM convert now!
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 11:34
I bought mine at Pitter Patter in Springs Town Centre. They now also have a store in Dubai Mall! Really cute designs :)
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Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 19:07
Ahh I would have not thought of dishwashing liquid! ;) As most hotels have double sinks in the bathrooms - it's normally, wash up in one and sterilize in the other ;)
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Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 18:16
Re: strollers - I would highly recommend the Silver Cross Fizz! I bought one for our travels and absolutely love it! Only weighs 4.5kg, sturdy and reclines for naps :) I bought mine at John Lewis in the UK, however I think Mothercare in Debenhams also sells them! Re food: it's jars and pouches for our little Madame when we travel! I have asked hotels on many occasions to steam veggies for me, but they always seem to get it wrong! So I have cut out the hassle and have come not to rely on the kitchens in hotels! Even though I travel with our Wean Machine, the veggies always come to the room "el dente" :/: Re cots: I have found that hotels mainly stock the travel dot, where the mattress is flat on the base! This does notwork for us, as DH has a bad back and by the time I am laying DD down, I almost drop her as it is so low! I now always call up and check if they have the cots with the adjustable mattress/base! I also always travel with at least 1 fitted sheets and a matters protector for any spillages. Washing up liquid and Milton sterilizing tabs are also a travel must :) <em>edited by plumie on 10/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 18:02
I bought one since the first time we travelled with DD. One thing I would suggest Shelley, is taking masking tape with you! We have found that depending on the frame of the window, the suction cups would come loose! So we would always secure the blind with masking tape as well, just to prevent it from falling down during the night! It does take up quite a bit of space in your suitcase, so just leave some allowance for it! <em>edited by plumie on 10/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 17:30
Hey Ladies, Thought i would just update this thread with our progress! So after ready many baby forums and blogs and almost emptying the shelves at Mothercare & Boots in the UK - we seem to have some progress with the MAM Bottle :D Its an Australian brand and the Teet is silk, unlike most others which is silicone only! For the past few days, DD has been managing to "latch" and actively drink in the region on 20-25ml of milk from the bottle :) Huge progress, considering where we started! Not sure if you can find MAM in Dubai, but certainly worth a go for others who are trying to wean BF babies onto bottles!
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 21:58
Topshop has a small selection, however very practical. I love the Topshop Maternity tights, still wear them :\: in June???! June in the UK - then YES! Sorry am sitting in rainy London and obviously had the wrong thinking cap on when I typed the response ;)
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 16:05
We have tried all times of the day! Everyone who has come into our house has even been handed the task of trying! And i have evacuated the scene, so not to create confusion! I even tried sneaking in the teat when i was doing the dream feed, but she soon realized the difference and started playing around with the teat in her mouth! Its not that she refuses, she opens her mouth wide, wraps her hands around the bottle, accepts the teat but has no clue what to do with it :\: She seems so close, yet so far! And so eager too...am even beginning to feel sorry for her :( HK - the straws might be an option, so will have her play around with it for a bit!
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 15:32
Are you sure all her foods are non constipating? potatoes, cereal, rice, bananas, carrots, apples, corn, pumpkin anything starchy in general can be constipating, as can too large an amount of any solids in general. ? Apricots, peaches, plums, kiwifruit, all good for relieving constipation as is pear or apple juice (and prune juice of course) DS has stewed peaches and figs with his breakfast and it certainly keeps him regular ;). Try not to give her dairy products and see if that helps. KS - I was always under the impression that apples, pears and carrots are non-constipating!?!? She has had no potatoes and banana's yet as i know these are big constipation culprits! Don't mind giving peaches, apricots and plums a go, but might hold off on the Kiwi Fruit until she is a little but older. And not much diary products yet, she has only had a few spoons of yoghurt every other day.
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 15:14
Oh dear plumie! My DD is the same age as yours and not only is she refusing the bottle, but also any type of solids!! So that means she wants to nurse every 2 hours!! I feel like I am going to go crazy! Hugs to you and good luck! Could our babies have been separated at birth?!?! No issues with the solids *now*...it was a challenge in the beginning though, BUT the bottle is doing my head in - aaarrrggghhh :/: **Off to purchase some more patience**
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 14:27
It's sort of flat - not round like a normal bottle. See this: http://www.thinkbabybottles.com/ Thanks for the link Guinness! **SIGH** Looks like i will be giving that a go too!
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 14:23
Topshop has a small selection, however very practical. I love the Topshop Maternity tights, still wear them :\: I second ASOS! My favorite online store for maternity clothing [url=http://www.asos.com/Women/Clearance/Maternity/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=6413#parentID=-1&pge=0&pgeSize=20&sort=3'>ASOS[/url'>. They ship direct to Dubai at no cost, and packages normally take a few days to arrive! And no complaints about the prices either! Maternity Clothing in Dubai is a rip off as they know the supply does not meet the demand so they can afford to charge you an arm and a leg for something very plain and basic :/: <em>edited by plumie on 17/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 14:15
Early learning Centre has the ZOGGS brand! Looks like a wetsuit almost so keeps bubs warm when they hit the water for the first time! We used this until DD got used to being in water and then moved on to regular swimsuits. And Babyshop Dubai Mall normally has a good range too!
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 14:13
You may not want to try another bottle, but the only bottle my daughter ever like was the one from Just Kidding - its orange and called Thinkbaby. The nipple is really different than any other bottle, and it was the only thing my daughter would ever use. Guinness - what is the shape of the teat? Will have a look at it when i am back in Dubai in a few weeks time! 2Blossom - good to know that someone else feels my pain! Was beginning to think DD is from another planet ;)
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 14:10
Is she having solids? Give her prune juice by spoon or mix it in with her food. It isn't normal for an EBF (no solids) baby to be truly constipated, if she has started solids I would look at what you are giving her rather than thinking it is a dehydration thing. Try a regular plastic cup rather than a sippy it easier. She has just moved on to 3 "meals" a day. I started weaning her at 5 months and ever since then it has been "stop-go-stop-go" as she always ends up being constipated after about 3 days... And it does not matter what i give her, i even cut out all foods or fruit which is linked to constipation, but she still ends up struggling to pass bowels :( Most of her foods are "bowel friendly", however it has made no difference. I thought about mixing the prune juice in with her food but cant keep doing this either!? When i give her the sippy cup, i take off the teat and use it as a normal cup, but again - it just spills and runs everywhere! Am really beginning to think she has a digestive problem or she has been traumatized by a bottle and syringe :\: And she has never ever taken to a pacifier either! This i have no qualms with, as it could be a blessing in disguise, but again just one of her ways of accepting nothing other than Mummy's boob in her mouth!
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 13:30
Tommee Tippee, Avent, NUK, Nuby, Mag Mag, Dr Browns, Dr Wheils - you name it, I have tried them all - DD still battles to suck from a bottle! She has been EBF and is now 6 months old and I desperately want to move her on to a bottle to drink water or even EBM, but no luck :( She has made progress though, before she would purse her lips at the sight of a bottle, now she willingly opens her mouth, reaches out with her hands, but once the teet is in her mouth she does not suck?! I'm using the free-flowing teats the water or juice just flows out of her mouth. With the other teats, she bites them! It's almost as if she has an aversion to anything other than the boob :\: Am really starting to pull my hair out now as she is constantly constipated and it becomes such a battle trying to get her to drink water, prune juice or OJ from the bottle! I've resorted to syringe feeding her liquids but this just ends up I a screaming match :/: No luck with sippy cups either! If anyone has some tips or tricks - please, please share them with me as my brain has hit a brick wall as i can't be spending all her college fund money on bottles and teats anymore :/:
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 09:22
You can also get them from Bumblebee in Dubai Mall. They now stock Babyandme products!
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 20:01
Mothercare sells the Munchkin baby feeder for about 35aed
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Latest post on 03 June 2011 - 10:24
Thanks Plumie and Pentel again I thought that was a long time but reading Gina Ford and thought I could try that routine. As thinking no routine is part of the problem. Maybe bad idea. Do you always wake baby at the same time in the morning? I usually just let her wake up whenever she does and that can range from 6 to 8. Mornings - I always wake her, unless she wakes by herself at 7! Never let her go longer than 7am. If she wakes before this, I leave her in her cot, until 7am - walk in, open the curtains, pick her up, we have a look outside the window (to switch the brain in to day mode) and then we start the day. And the same with night time, wind down at 6am (book, singing), bath at 6:15, massage, feed and then in bed by 7pm (non negotiable)
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Latest post on 03 June 2011 - 10:04
Thanks SA Babe I think that could be some of the problem, she is not in a routine. I have just been demand feeding. I have been trying to push her towards 4 hr feeds but don't think it's working. 4hrs?! IMO that is too long a stretch for a breastfed baby at that age. 3hrs should be do-able! What worked with DD - when she woke I would give her a quick feed (normally 4/5min, sometimes even less) then she would have her "play time", she would then take her full feed just before her nap. Worth a try?
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Latest post on 03 June 2011 - 09:59
could be the blocked nose... scroll down and see No. 7 http://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/html/teething_biting.shtml OUCH!!! Thanks Pentel! Will have a read through x
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Latest post on 03 June 2011 - 09:55
Another EASY follower :) If you don't have the book, I highly recommend getting it or Healthy Sleep Habits by Marc Weissburg is another excellent one! We also worked with Cecile to help us sort out DD's sleep challenges and had it cracked within a few weeks! If you do decided to do sleep training, be patient as it takes 2 weeks to develop a bad habit and 2 weeks to break one!!! - A baby at that age, can go 1.5hrs max 2hrs awake time. Anything longer than this and you will have a battle on your hands! The older they get, the longer the awake time will become. - Also watch out for "tired signs" - sneezing, blank stare, sneezing, hiccuping, rubbing eyes etc. As soon as these appear, you know it is time for bed. - Consistency is key! Babies learn by "repitition" - so try to do the same things every time baby goes down for a nap. Draw curtains, sing a lullaby, play white noise, swaddle, cuddle etc We went with controlled crying, it was a tough 2 weeks - but paid off huge dividends when all the hard work was done! Locked myself indoors for 2 weeks and cemented our plan! Like with anything, sleeping is a skill and CAN be trained, it's the trainer/s that need to be consistent, determined and Mum & Dad both need to be on the same page :) Good luck x <em>edited by plumie on 03/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 10:34
How old is she? Anyway try to remember she truly has no idea the bite hurts you and doesn't understand the no, just that she was having a nice drink, played with her new teeth and now mummy is making a scary loud noise. I know the NO works for some babies but my guy was really sensitive about it too and for other babies it turns it into a game (I bite here, mummy makes a noise). DD is 6 months old. Your last statement sounds exactly what she is doing...thinking it's a a game! As soon as she "bites" she looks up at me :\: I'm so tense, my neck and back muscles are aching...and I know this is not making the situation or our BF'ing relationship anymore comfortable! Even though her pearly whites are tiny, and she does not really clamp down, it hurts real bad :(
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 10:10
Does she just nip or does she bite and hang on? More like a "nip"?! She'll nurse and then just all of a sudden, pull off with a quick nip on the n*pple, and then she actually looks up at me!!! Almost as if to see my response?!
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 09:49
Babe, no advice, but I can tell you she is a darling and you and her will get through this. Please don't give up BF if you can help it. Now, if only I can take my own advice about getting through things... this virus stuff is not fun and I look forward to next week where hopefully we are all past it. XX Thanks Shell! It just seems like it has been one thing after the other since the babies have all fallen in :( This biting thing seems to have struck a nerve in me and it looks like I am going to have to dig very deep to get through it :( X
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 09:45
Also is she biting or is it a problem with her latch that she is not covering her teeth with her tongue, check your positioning? Latch seems to be fine as her tongue is always covering her lower jaw when I draw her to the breast! She has always had a habit of feeding for 3/4min, takes a break or "breather" for a few minutes and then latches again to finish her feed. It's when she comes off for this "break" that she tugs or bites down on the n*pple and the starts looking around :/: Her nose has been blocked and runny for the past few days, so I am not sure if it is associated with difficulty in breathing perhaps?!?!
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 18:40
Started BF'ing as soon as all vitals were checked and I was stitched up! So basically, before I even left the theatre :) DH stayed with me in hospital for all 4 days and he was amazing in helping with the Breastfeeds! He would literally hand DD to me every 2/3 hrs, pop her on the breast, and as soon as she was done feeding, came and took her from me again! Of course that all changed once we were back home, and I was flying "solo", as he had to return back to work ;)
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 08:58
That's good to know! Is it any good for shoes & accessories? And what are the prices like?
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Latest post on 27 May 2011 - 18:25
Thanks plumie ;) but does that one attach to the chair? Hopefully some experienced "Tripp Trappers" can answer this for us?! ;) By the sounds of it, this is their "feeding tray" which clips on to the table, so that bubs can eat with you at the table... <em>edited by plumie on 27/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 27 May 2011 - 18:15
Shellly, I think this is the one on the JK website?! Think it's called the "table top" http://www.justkidding-me.com/en/eshop/category,high-chairs
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 22:58
What an AWESOME show!!! Congrats to Scotty...and Lauren, as no doubt, they are together :D
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 21:02
Glued to the TV!!! Tissue Box handy :D
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 22:12
Stop swaying Plumie - you'll get dizzy! :D Okay - I'll cast my vote for both of them :) I still think I saw a little "something-something" between the 2 of them!
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 22:09
lol plumie...they've been coached, and they are very young. Nerves were understandably a bit high. Still Laurens voice was thready and weak (and yes: I know about the vocal chord blow out) Scotty...cocky or not, still delivers solidly everytime. Laurens mothers song choice was designed to tip the balance, and i don't like to be manipulated so obviously. Go Scottie. He is a far more natural performer, and he managed to control that head tilt/eyebrow thing AND he stayed away from his signature deep down low growly finish. Showed a lot more range with a lot of polish. Aaaarrrggghhh - now I am swaying again :\: Have to agree with you Aroha :)
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 22:00
Lauren is "in it to win it"!!!!!! Hhhmmm...was I the only one who noticed a few "intimate" moments between the two of them ;)
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 21:03
Glued to the TV :D!!!
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 20:01
So excited for tonight and tomorrow night! GO LAUREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm still torn! Think I will be happy either way..and will most probably shed a few tears ;)
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 19:48
Ladies, Just to confirm: the final "show" is tonight, which aired last night in the US, and the results is tomorrow night, which is airing tonight in the US - is this correct? Just want to make sure I stay away from the Telly, news channels and internet tomorrow as I don't want any spoilers ;)
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 21:13
u can try giving her a whole cold cucumber to gnaw on.. or any hard cold fruit.. apple, carrots.. it will soothe her sore gums.. Ooh thanks for the tips Shaf! Small little problem, she wont let me come near her mouth with anything other than my finger (just about), papaya has been a hit and miss, but thats about it! Will give cucumber a try tomorrow though!
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 20:49
Thanks ladies! Solids are on hold for now and she has since produced a small poopy diaper everyday for the last 2 days now! Green and seedy though ;) And yes, her once chubby little thighs are getting leaner by the day since all our "drama" started :(
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 10:15
Just wanted to add that she finally managed to poop on her own yesterday, so I am putting a hold on the solids until things are back to normal again! Will introduce it in a few days time and see how it goes. Once the teeth has broken through, any idea how long it takes for the whole tooth to come out? It seems as she is cutting both bottom teeth at the same time :( Good things is - she does allow me to put the Ashton & Parsons powders on her tongue and enjoys it when I rub her gums with Bonjela ;) Anything else and the mouth is shut close :\:
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 10:09
3 meals a day is quite a lot at 6 months, I do remember my guy not wanting to chew on much when his teeth came through. The others I can't help you with unless you have introduced a new food. Oatmeal caused a lot of reflux in out house. DD *took* well to eating 3 meals a day, when I mean 3 meals - 1 teaspoon rice cereal + 1 teaspoon fruit puree for breakfast and lunch and evenings 1 teaspoon rice cereal + 1 teaspoon tooth vegetable. Before I had her on this eating plan, she went from sleeping through the night, to wanting to feed every 3hrs, introduced the meals and she slept through the night again! So all indicators where there that she needed the extra calories?!
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 09:34
Does anyone know where i can get one please? If you do a search on the forum, there are quite a few places that sell Sophie in Dubai now x
 
 
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