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Latest post on 10 June 2011 - 21:24
if you want to introduce ur DD to formula, mix 1/2 and 1/2 with EBM first.. don't worry..your milk will adjust to your pumping.. as in, if you only need to feed 2x aday, then the milk will only produce enough for that.. hhmm.. won't be overnight tho..prolly take 2-3 days.. S
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Latest post on 10 June 2011 - 19:50
Hi LD, I posted my email add at the main board.. can you please email me reg medical help in singapore xx
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Latest post on 09 June 2011 - 23:18
Does anyone here have contacts for Lemon drops ( speaking out loud.... ) Hi LD, Firstly, I wish to applaud you on your patience and preserverance. I can't promise anything, but I will ask around for any contacts. Hugs to you xx
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Latest post on 09 June 2011 - 15:56
Trying to get out of macdonalds in the Springs this afternoon and a woman rammed her trolley against my ankle. Letting out a very subdued "ouch", I turn around and this harridan (hot, sweaty and evil looking) is standing there glaring at me. I don't move and rub my ankle and she makes some remark like "move I am trying to get out" So I reply "umm you just ran your trolley into my ankle" Well then it all kicked off! Apparently I was rude ands shouldn't have been there in the first place and then a scottish woman with a scrawny pinched face starts yelling at me to move and take my arguement outside. (I wasn't actually arguing - I was standing there flabberghasted) I say pardon to her and she starts shouting for me to "get over myself" or something. So then I have two of these red-faced wierdos screaming at me. This is in front of a packed Macdonalds audience and my two children. I took the higher ground and walked off, muttering to myself about the rudeness of some people but now I am really fuming about the injustice of it all. I was only trying to buy my kids an icecream. They prolly didn't get laid for the last year or so :D Sorry to hear that... hope you and your kids are ok S
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 12:11
ah.. I didn't know that.. :) Another way is to use your debit card there to withdraw local currency..
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 12:10
why? :\::\:
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 11:42
you can't change AED in Sing..only in certain places certainly not at the airport..what ppl tend to do is to change to USD here ( since it's pared) and change USD to SGD at the airport..
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 22:02
I have to agree with MrsL on this one... This is the new family the OP is starting. I can't imagine having my mom in the room with me. Yes I am very close to my mom but I want DH to share this new venture with me. Going through birth, I wasn't the nicest woman at that point in time. With barking hold me, no it's wrong. Go away, no come back...etc etc etc.. I can't imagine saying those things to my mom... Plus, right now, I am totally embarrassed if I'm not fully clothed when in front of my mom :D Sorry OP.... <em>edited by shjbelle on 05/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 22:25
are you giving paracetomol or neurofen for the teething, I think that can maybe constipate? re; the water, I give to my baby in a cup, its a good way to make sure they don't take too much and helps them learn a new skill. Helpful when you are out and about and can give your baby swig from your water bottle. http://www.todaysparent.com/baby/foodnutrition/article.jsp?content=1240 edited by kiwispiers on 01/06/2011 I only give her Calpol when she's pulling her ear( i heard it's one of the signs to show she's getting earache due to teething), so far she's not been cranky at all, *touch wood* for the teething, just a bit whine here and there.... I have been trying the sippy cup and she's taking it great!! Thanks again for this... I will just start giving her drinks, expect for milk, from her cup.. S
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 19:34
wow!! thank you so much Kiwispiers and MOT.. will monitor the water intake.. do you think it could also be because DD is teething at the mo?
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 15:26
Certain foods can be constipating regardless of how much water she drinks. My wee guy poos 2-4 times a day too, but not of the red faced pebble variety. A lot of what you give them they can't really break down and it pretty much goes straight through. You could try cutting back on quantity if she is having large amounts and giving more fruit and less starch (so less cereal, potato, corn, carrot) and make sure bananas are very ripe. 340mL of water day sounds like a lot at her age, you might want to be careful she is not replacing breastmilk or formula with water (from a nutritional standpoint) Give her some nappy off time if you can to help her bottom heal and try not using wipes (use cotton wool and water) to avoid irritiating the skin further) (or even chuck her in the bath and hose the area off with plain water) noted with the starchy things. with regards to the milk, I forgot to put that she also has BM early mng, before her cereal... is that too much water? how much shud she be drinking at her age? Will give her more fruits instead... so far today, she's pooped about 4 times ( that's in 8 hours)...
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 11:57
I will go to this one tom.. DD usually has her swimming lessons on this day, but she's just recovering from runny nose, so I will go visit.. or is that contagious too ( tired of being housebound )? :(
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 11:54
PS If she's 8 months now and was 6 months and/or displaying all the signs of readiness when you first introduced solids, then allergies are unlikely as you say unless there is a family history. oh..she has a big bottle of diluted juice at every meal.. and she finishes the whole bottle ( 170ml) ok...will send you and email... thanks BFC!!!
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 19:09
you are indeed a saint!!! I learn from a mummy friend that your child is to revolve around YOU and no the other way round, and as a first time mom that sure helps me alot!!! Can I have you as my sister? Have you run around to look for stuff for me? :D Joking!! S
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 08:36
The English College is collecting baby food/items (mainly nappies I think) for an orphanage in Africa. They have a group of students going there next month to help out, so are collecting for them. Not too sure if they are asking for unopened packs of nappies plus cash so that they can buy formula once there, or if they are taking everything with them. Why not give them a call. will do...as Ive got 2 btls myself...
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 19:42
if you're looking at a flat be sure it has assigned parking attached to the building especially in the corniche area. Parking of any kind is rare and starts to add up for a permit. I lived in Al Jazzat (near the "book" R/A or AKA Quran R/A) which is now an intersection. I had a great older villa, but perhaps that was because I had a great landlord. Near to airport road and not too bad to get to "downtown Sharjah" or Ajman hey...that's near me..i live at kuwait street!!
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 10:56
So I made the futile trip to Za Zee Zou, only to have the superdisinterested sales lady tell me that she knows nothing of the hairbands. Though I did see some clips from a lady who could be Mrs T. OK???!!! so now what!!! thanks for posting this, you saved me the visit :) . but still have no idea where to get these little girls some hairbands :S anyone?
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 09:01
bump for Mrs T
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 11:45
i tried luxelittle website, they have few but beautiful stuff. at 2 months i got my little girl some bands, they were really suitable for nb. but they don't have a big collection :( Mrs. T i would love to see ur designs... are they still available at times square?? the ones at luxelittle are so expensive IMHO.. Mrs T how much r u selling yours please? S
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 18:18
My DD just had a bout of that last night and we are back home already from the hospital... my question is what do I feed her for bedtime? My BM flow is not so much during the night as I usually feed her formula for her dreamfeed.. please help... TIA S Same as below little and often, don't give the full feed at bed time, just give about 60ml or so, she'll want more later but it's better not to give the whole bottle as she won't be able to hold it down. ok..thank you..
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 17:23
My DD just had a bout of that last night and we are back home already from the hospital... my question is what do I feed her for bedtime? My BM flow is not so much during the night as I usually feed her formula for her dreamfeed.. please help... TIA S
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 22:45
Thank YOU for writing such a lovely post!! Have a smooth delivery!! S
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 20:11
I tried clomid before..I don't know whether it didn't work as I wasn't religiously taking it..however, I do believe that if you start taking folic acid tablets, one every night, it will work *cross fingers* It did with me!!! It took about 3 months... then WHAM I got pregnant.. try that!! :D
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 11:34
That's ok for me..the one that gets me is when peOPle WritE Like That, It's sSOO IrriTTatting!!!! :D
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 08:29
g Also, do you get first hand experiences so easily from google ? No. ... don think asking what are the opening times require experience... lol
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 07:38
That's What I SAID to some lady the other day asking the timings for DLC... and SHE GOT OFFENDED!! :cool: it's not that hard ladies... the time you spend typing a question to this forum is THE SAME time you type it into google and you know what the best bit is? You get an immediate answer with google... amazing eh? :D
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 22:49
Dave Crane is fab with public speaking. He can be contacted at dave at thelifedesigners dot com
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 22:46
hehe.. the 1st 2 months of jabs.. they don't usually result in any fever.. but do keep a bottle of calpol at home.. I was advised when DD had her 4 month jab onwards to either immediately give calpol once we got home, ie no need to wait til she's got any fever or to give before the injection at the doctor..I waited til we got home to give her.. S
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 22:43
it is encouraged to mix with EBF.. it will keep DS fuller longer..hehe.. I started with just water... then my friend asked why didn't I mixed it with EBF or formula? :cool: S
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 17:52
I've just registered at MCC too! :D See you all there! shjbelle, its so much fun! how much is it? i'm ssoo tempted to wiggle my way out.. hhmm...:\:
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 17:12
this boogie babies sounds ssoo interesting.. shame I have already registered with kindermuzik... and MCC is ssoo much closer to me... i will get DD in the next term...
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 13:44
Does anyone know what time they open, and how busy the beach is on weekday mornings? look at their website for the timings..and as for how busy, go in one day and have a look.. I don't see the harm in asking someone in the know how busy it gets rather than paying 150 dirhams or however much it is to go and find it packed. And for anyone else interested, the club is open from 7am to 10pm. Just offering a helping hand to save people having to trawl through the website...;) edited by dairylea on 02/05/2011 i am very sure you are allowed in just to have a look see without having to pay.... sorry if i sounded too harsh..but just saying that the time you spend typing is equivalent to clicking the mouse to check...:D
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 13:31
Does anyone know what time they open, and how busy the beach is on weekday mornings? look at their website for the timings..and as for how busy, go in one day and have a look..
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 13:30
thats a toughie for me too... i am a freelance makeup artist and manage to make a little money that way, but its been hard since my baby wont use a bottle, grrr... i did see a thing on mini monsters it was a meet up for moms with money making and business ideas, you could get out of the house and find a way to start something new and unique... u went the other day? i was there too..didn't see you at all... like other SAHMs, I miss the being able to spend as much as I would love too..but no..I'm not bored... would love to be able to do part time work tho... anyone has any links? and no.. i'm not brit...
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 07:57
I have to question the common sense of the EMPLOYER who pays 2500 - 3000 a month to a maid who can't seemingly do a thing right. Sounds like a perfect pairing. 'like'
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 07:56
That happens very often esp ppl on mobile phones... blimey..the whole world really don't need to listen to you..soooo..what I do is, if I'm with DH, I say, or shout rather, WHAT HONEY?? CAN"T HEAR YOU! HELLO? WHAT?" if my friend does it I just tell her to shut it..hahah S
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Latest post on 30 April 2011 - 17:07
Hugs to you Sunsa... I think you are doing a brilliant job... My DD was also exclusively breastfed..til about a month ago when I introduce formula to her, which til today, I only give for her dream feed...the rest of the day she's on b/milk and on solids for lunch. I think it's ok.. Like you I was nearly going mental without my sleep.. :D Now she sleeps all thru the night..which is a blessing for me :)
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 23:05
ZUMBA ZUMBA ZUMBA.!!! There are classes all over and it's hysterical! Took me a bit to stop laughing, but boy it's fun. It's kind of latino style dance moves & aerobic excercise all together. Really motivating music, lots of giggles and heaps of fun. Check out your nearest gym - they're sure to have a class. I do it at Al Areesh club, Festival city - the instructor is great! that's the nearest to me... do they have a website? googling it but not much info.. :( did you have to pay monthly or per class, and how much? what day and times? can we bring LO or just adults? ladies only or mix? sorry ...so many questions.:D
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 10:10
That's very common.. wash LOs face using cotton pad and warm water daily... it'll get better... :)
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 08:04
Has anyone used Howdra before? Are they good?
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 11:24
eeewwww... I'm sso upset reading all these posts... make me wish there's 2 groups for such events, one for chill out mom and the other over eager beaver moms!!! must be thoroughly checked before given a pass!! DD is only 7 mnths..can't imagine how I'll react wen meeting with such moms!!
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 20:32
What an evil woman!!! Hope she'll get bad tummy for weeks!!!
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 20:17
I think if you just make it known that you are there just to listen at anytime, she'd appreciate it and would come to you to talk about it when she's ready... yeah..leave it..
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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 21:38
Dear All, Glsd to announce that my lil one came exactly a month early even though my due date was on may 14th. Yes, God has blessed us with a baby gal, CYRA, on the 15th of April. On 13th of May I had a check up but there was no clue that she wud be coming, the same nite my water broke and was admitted at Aw and she came on 15th April at around 13:37pm. My experience at AW was excellent and just felt that i was delivering at my home as i had everyone around me to support me. Anyways, baby keeping well and enjoying my motherhood. So...all, be prepared and may god bless. REgards, Shiji Congrats Shiji!!! Lovely name Cyra!! S
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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 08:09
HI! I had worries similar to yours when I moved to Dubai. I wanted to live in Mirdif but I was anxious about the flight path noise. I spent several days with a map, and highlighter pen, and sat outside lots of villas and discovered the flightpath was generally a diagonal line somewhere between Sharooq and Uptwon Mirdif, moving accross towards Lifco supermarket. Next I looked at villas on the edges of Mirdif, in the two opposite diagonals which were not on the flighpath. I found a lovley villa on 91d street and can honestly say that the planes are not a nuisance to me. The local shops are fine for everyday needs and I can be in Mushrif park in a few minutes - not quite the Yorkshire Dales I know but it is green and pleasant in its own way. Good luck with the villa hunting. will it be a tad cheeky if i ask for a copy of the map? pppllleeeaasseee? :D
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 14:48
what i did when DD was doing that was to swaddle her back, just for a while.. feed her alot at around 5-6 pm alternating b**bs.. have her showered/bathed and she was asleep by 7.30 pm latest... wen I go off to bed at 11pm, i dreamfeed her with formula (now) or you can give her EBM ... HTH S
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 12:14
another vote with having the doula!! :)
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 12:06
Hhhmm.. tough one there... however, are you sure the flirting comes from his end too? please don't take it the wrong way..but maybe he's just trying to be nice? ask him if he's flirting with you? *in a flirty way* I asked a man out once.. as a friend first...then he ended up as DH!! heheh... so no harm i'd say...
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 20:10
Went shopping with my mom at Outlet Mall and she wanted to try on a pair of Guess shoes. The man could only find one shoe in her size and hunted high and low for the other shoe. Eventually coming back after quite a while saying "Ma'am i cannot find the other shoe to match this one, but i will sell you this one shoe for half price" I mean REALLY??? who's gonna buy one shoe??? :P That is ssssoooo funny!!!
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 20:09
xmasbaby, be careful when booking as many places are doing an "Easter Brunch" and you may find that not only are you not allowed to use the vouchers, as it's a special occasion, but also, the brunch itself is more expensive than usual. Oh, and many places are already fully booked :) edited by simpleasabc on 19/04/2011 oohh..thanks for reminding..will have to call tom and check...
 
 
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