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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 10:05
this is going to be a great thread.. :p
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 20:05
is it a night flight? it's best and easier if it is.. yes, it's better to feed LO for take off and landing.. you can ask for hotwater in flight.. if you get a business class seat, you will get better service for stuff like water immediately. make it as normal as possible.. like when i flew with DD when she was 2 months alone, it was a night flight, i brought along her swaddle and dummy and her sleeping blankie. you will be fine.. don't worry.. S
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 18:52
I gave birth here in dubai at the International Modern Hospital and yes I had a doula.. Delighted was my doula S
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 09:56
Chrome is best!!
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 20:50
With pregnant ladies, do eat and drink discreetly. at a closed door coffeeshop. please don't eat in the toilet, it's simply gross. You can drink in your car. With kids, there is no such thing as they have to eat/drink discreetly. And also, please please please don't feed them in the toilet. I have seen an arabic child eating openly in car4 while his mom is doing their grocery shopping. NO one is their right mind will tell a child off for eating or drinking in public. :)
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 20:45
I agree with MommyOficially. Your husband has to be all hands on deck esp during the first 2 weeks. also, you must have someone, a mummy, whom you can call at anytime to ask for help as you will have loads of questions. otherwise, just post a question here and there will be loads who will answer and help :) I didn't have a maid, still don't. But DH was really helpful, still is. Good luck S
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 14:40
Brummie Bird, would you mind emailing me the new schedule? I never received it... can you also email me pls? thanks :) You have mail.. thank you :)
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 11:35
Brummie Bird, would you mind emailing me the new schedule? I never received it... can you also email me pls? thanks :) <em>edited by shjbelle on 03/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 12:38
the one point which made me decide which hospital to give birth was because of my gynae. I cannot stop recommending her. Dr Andrea from International Modern Hospital. Not for you if you like the ones that hold your hand and stuff, she's very direct and won't tell you stuff if you are not suffering from it. She will not recommend unnecessary operations/medicine unless you really have to. S
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 11:58
I did... I didn't have Dr. Grace. My Dr was Dr Andrea. She made me really calm and IMH is a fab hospital. I loved it.. If you have specific questions, please ask and I will tell you S
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 09:05
Hi Kie, So sorry to hear that..but chin up mummy.. it will get better. like other posters say, have a nice bath for littlen, then oil her.. i wonder if you swaddle your DD? maybe that will help? S
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 23:09
Thanks for the help!! nps :p <em>edited by shjbelle on 11/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 22:57
yes, that would make sense.. and yes..that ban/deported thing is a big worry. best not to take.. but up to you.. all the best S
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 22:44
are you sure it's 'tarhil'? there's no such word.. masuk=enter di saudi = into saudi kabur= blur karena tidak di gaji = because of didn't receive any salary S x <em>edited by shjbelle on 11/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 19:17
HI LD. DD is 6.5 months her routine is: Breakfast: Fruit puree, porridge and 180ml formula (porridge made with milk from the 180ml) Mid Morning: 210ml formula Lunch: 2 cubes veg/meat, 2 cubes fruit, plus juice/water Mid afternoon: 210ml formula Tea: 2 cubes veg/meat (Whatever she didnt have earlier) 1 cube fruit with yoghurt plus juice/water Bed time 210ml formula Hope this helps. oh wow.. isn't that alot for a 6.5mnth old?
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 19:10
Contact Dave Crane - Hypnotherapist dave at thelifedesigners dot com S
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 18:06
What about Dr Jim Bolssens? 050/8606857 is his mobile... or www.europetshospital.com
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 16:23
Well that's the danger of the media all over the world - too many (not you personally) take it for gospel truth without proper delving first. Add to that the translation issues and there's bound to be confusion - that's why whatever statement/law does come out needs to be perfectly clear and simple! Anyway, keep up with the facebook page to see any updates! https://www.facebook.com/BuckleUpInTheBack is this your page? if it is..then I know who you are :) i hv ur sticker at the back of my car!! I'm so totally for this *hopefully new statement to be passed as a law* in UAE!!
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 16:15
I have had an arabic translation on some of the proposal - and the officer himself is quoted: Al Nuaimi [b'>called for[/b'> the implementation of laws passed by Britain for mandating child car seat/seatbelts on vehicles taking children's age and weight into consideration. "As children vary in height and weight, seat belts must be used for all children under 135cm or weigh less than 36kg He ''called for'' the implemnatation of laws - he has not brought in the law. If you read all the press articles that have been released today you will see how they differ in their headlines. :\: just shows how our local media plays with our mind... or rather..do they actually know what are they reporting? tsk tsk tsk
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 16:10
Shjbelle - there have been a lot of similar stories today ranging from the draft message to the it's law. It is NOT yet law - the Gulf News have talked about the installing of car seats but it is NOT yet law - I wish it was and I'm hopeful it will be soon but not today. http://www.emirates247.com/lifestyle/travel/uae-issues-new-law-on-children-s-car-seats-2011-06-27-1.404786 if you say that's not a new law..i don't know what it means then... <em>edited by shjbelle on 27/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 16:01
it's now a legality to have all children in a car seat..law just passed today.. I thought it was still in the proposal stage http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/new-rules-issued-on-installing-children-s-car-seats-1.828484
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 15:40
it's now a legality to have all children in a car seat..law just passed today..
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 14:35
you can just bring the sterilising tablets?
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 13:53
Oh DH is a typical subcontinental male. He works so he should not do the night shift.... apparently. even on weekends? I don't know the full story, but I let my DD cry for that couple of minutes just before she nods off to bed.. it was difficult at first, but once I know that DD was in no harm and I was the one in control, it got easier. oh.. tell ur DH, he ain't the only husband in the world who works.. it is BOTH parents job. so..you start with him on weekends, say that you too need a break. with MIL, hhmm... just say yeah sure then walk off.. and close the door in her face? :D S
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 18:37
oh hehe :) then I shouldn't worry thanks!! S
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 15:29
That's right.. however there is no more baby splash during the summer. the next term is in sept. Not sure if you can just swim now that there is no more classes.. call them and check. S
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Latest post on 25 June 2011 - 20:27
sorry to be ignorant, but is nebuliser like an oxygen bottle? as far as i know, airlines do provide pre-approved oxygen bottles provided with doctor's written request.. i think you will have to pay for that tho.. i'm not sure the way to it... or how many days it will take for approval.. strange how emirates personal doesn't know it...or rather not strange :D S
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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 17:38
Should we or should not wear the bra while sleeping? Im breastfeeding, yet I dont feel like wearing it at night!!! oh gosh.. i miss sleeping w/o a bra!!! i find it sooo... annoying!! saying that.. i've been sleeping in my b/feeding bra ever since DD was born (9 whole months now) and that's the only reason I can't wait to stop bfeeding!! I can't sleep w/o my bra now..as when i feed DD, the other one will definitely leak!! not that I feed her at night..but when I'm ssoo sleepy in the mng (7am)..i don't think i can be bothered to wear a bra first b4 feeding her..lol
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 20:42
one vote for ' you living in la la land love' button... :D
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 08:47
Hi ST, Why don't you BF her for bed and formula top up for dreamfeed? Also, why don't you leave her your jimmies to 'sniff' too? Perhaps your DD just wants you to make her sleep better..that's what I do to my DD, for comfort..that way I can get up and do my stuff with her still having my 'smell' with her? S
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 08:02
Wafi Pyramids!! You can go to all 4 restaurants, Carters, Thai Chi, Mahi Mahi and the italian one(can't remember the name)... it's 130 for non drinkers and 225(i think) for plonkies!! :D worth the moolah me think!! S ps: happy 40th!!
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 14:27
heh..i didn't know that.. apologies OP..
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 14:13
Don't go to 'expat expensive' supermarkets!! :cool: seriously.. do a co op or as waaq instead.. find out whr organic weekend veges shops are.. may hv to travel tho..
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 14:10
what do you mean? are you talking about going to ras al khaimah, as in do you think that there is a border to get your passport stamped? hhmm... no OP.. it's either to Fujeirah border or Oman border..
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Latest post on 15 June 2011 - 22:41
Oh..i didn't know tht they can cause any confusion.. I gave DD a dummy from birth and it's not affected her at all.. However, I do know that the tommy tippee ones are similar to the human teat.. and that's what i gave to DD.. S
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 16:08
Agree with SwissGirl! It's quite condescending to take the line of "it's their culture, they don't understand" etc. etc. Many DO understand - they speak excellent English and understand completely that they are being downright b!tchy. It comes across as pure bitterness from where I stand. Once I was called fat by a shop assistant in MOE - she had a good smirk on her face too - I turned around and called her fat right back, and that wiped the grin right off her mean old face. whoa!! i shud try that... if i'm ever being called FAT!!
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 15:00
Do you think that maybe they r trying to be friendly? They just happen to use the wrong words? perhaps direct translation.. ask them what do you mean?
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 13:40
i've booked a table at our fav brunch..and gonna suprise DH with a spa voucher.. wafi pyramids, 4 rest ( carters, thai chi, mahi mahi and the italian ) at only 130dhs for non alcohol and 225dhs for alcohol... we love it there!!
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 11:08
sorry to jump the thread.. however, a midwife told me that this less nap time in the day does not equivalate to them sleeping longer at night... in fact, if you let them sleep more in the day, they will sleep more at night.. I don't know..i have no specific timetable for DD for nap times, when she's tired, she will sleep.. the only thing i'm strict about is her bed time which is at 7pm... :D
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 11:06
Hang in there!! it will exactly what you wish for..a sudden magical thing happening.. one day you will wake up and whoosh..it's gone!! :D When i was in my 1st trimester..my 'diet' was ginger ale, tic tacs and chocolate.. and strangely enough.. no weight gain like now :( xx
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 16:19
Hi LD, Did you get my email?
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 14:21
at that age, make sure you swaddle her tight , very handy when u BM as then you can just hold on one hand. Yes, that nursing pillow helps as well... your milk won't go.. do a regular body to body contact... It will be easier as the day goes by.. come to mumcierge this wed if you can, Cecile will be there :)
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 14:17
mumcierge...do a search on fb.. they meet every wed mng at lime tree al quoz..
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 09:36
there was a stop smoking hypnosis package on groupon yesterday... not sure if it's still on..
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 13:04
Just back from my first scan... Had tears rolling when I saw the tiny pulsating sac... Was so relieved to finally see that so I could start believing that I'm really preggers and not just hallucinating! Doc says I'm 6weeks 2 days and so far scan shows the same... Just so exhausted now... Please keep praying that all goes well during my trip to Sweden... Will msg back in on Friday once I'm back... Hope all's well with all ur lil bumps too! God bless Congratulations!!! :)
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 09:18
I went to Fridays In Dubai Mall in the day and I think it's the best view ever.. thing is I think you may have to eat there as well..not just use it as a view..lol
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 09:04
I think i'm gonna get DH a spa package... heheh.. or a gadget we saw yest... hhmm...
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Latest post on 10 June 2011 - 22:17
I own 2, but my guy refuses to stay under one, he is 10 months old and quite capable of whipping it up and showing off my assets to all and sundry and amusing himself greatly in the process. He also pretty much refuses to feed if there is anything more interesting going on (ie anybody else in the room) :( hehe..mine's starting to do that.. so i pin the end of the blanket under my fat a**e!! heheh
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Latest post on 10 June 2011 - 21:56
There does seem to be a common factor running through a great many threads on here over the years, which seems to be a deep rooted insecurity about parenthood? Why do so many posters sound almost afraid of their children? And sometimes it's not even teenagers in the frame. I really don't understand this. Your thoughts, ladies. I blame Tele and all this threat of abuse and children divorcing their parents trend... :p ok..maybe i'm not in the league to say anything yet..as my dd is only 9 months..but, when i was a child, I seem to be terrified of my parents when I do something wrong.
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Latest post on 10 June 2011 - 21:36
hhmm...sorry but I have to ask this..don't u ladies carry a bfeeding blanket?
 
 
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