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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 20:08
Anise brunch is in the fine dining and was amazing! where is that HotPot? Intercon DFC
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 14:53
oohh..hahahah...
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 14:46
Stuff with stilton, pan fry quickly on both sides then pop in oven for about 15 mins Then make a sauce: Saute onions an garlic until soft, add 4 table spoons white wine and simmer. Ad 5 tablespoons double cream, heat gently and then crumble more stilton in and wait until it melts. Serve with sauteed potatoes and veg or a salad oohh..this sounds yummy ..what tempt pls? temperature for the chicken? 420 for 15 mins shoul do it but cut through one to make sure it is cooked all the way through. Before you pan fry it, seal it with cocktail sticks lol... tx S
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 14:41
Stuffed with goats cheese and thyme and wrapped in bacon (or facon), then drizzed with olive oil and roasted in oven with cherry tomatoes, courgettes or any other vegetables you have lying around. hhmm... whats facon? *scratch head*
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 14:40
Stuff with stilton, pan fry quickly on both sides then pop in oven for about 15 mins Then make a sauce: Saute onions an garlic until soft, add 4 table spoons white wine and simmer. Ad 5 tablespoons double cream, heat gently and then crumble more stilton in and wait until it melts. Serve with sauteed potatoes and veg or a salad oohh..this sounds yummy ..what tempt pls?
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 11:37
brummie bird, mine is also 4 months, and shijbelle, i would love to go tell me the directions and dates if you dont mind, plus i would love to meet you little girl, and of course you all over again : ) it's near MOE..here's the map http://www.minimonsters.ae/contactus.html
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 00:29
does the one at mini monsters cost anything? and where is it/ also i plan on going to the bumps and babies group the mon after next at dubai mall just for ur own coffee :)
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 13:22
Is there a group at Mini Monsters? my LO is 4 months the fairy god mother group do a search on fb
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 12:38
she's fab and is growing too fast I think!! :D Congrats on ur lil bub!! Can't wait to meet her. Will u be going to one at mini monsters? S
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 20:33
oh sorry to hear that.. mayb u shud just change ur number and not tell her... sorry..
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 20:24
that's call harrassing and the local police do take it seriously... just say that you are terrified what he can do...
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 20:18
hv u told ur dad about this? perhaps ur dad can actually talk to his sis to hold back...
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 20:17
Get a man-friend to pick up the next time..if that don't work, keep the sms and show it to the coppers!!!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 18:57
Let's just confirm..I won't tell who..but my DH did the superman and had guns and stuff shoot... lol
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 11:51
you sound ssoo bubbly, you remind me of some lady I met who does make up for photoshoots and was pregnant... are you an american?
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:58
My DS is 8 months and we still go :) There is a playmat so if your baby is sitting up they can join us on the mat with some toys. not on her own just yet... but cool..see you tom!! :D
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:55
is 7 months too big for B&B? hehe
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 09:48
It was probably a Karama special anyway! oh you didn't!! haha
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 09:48
truthfully... i wudn't bother.. if she was smart, she wouldn't have placed her precious bag near a glass of wine, anything can or can't happen... She said don't worry right, so take her word for it.. don't worry... S The thing is, she did put it on a chair so it was safe from the ground and any potential danger! just not safe from my clumsy hands!! Wine can have that affect! agree!! :p
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 09:42
truthfully... i wudn't bother.. if she was smart, she wouldn't have placed her precious bag near a glass of wine, anything can or can't happen... She said don't worry right, so take her word for it.. don't worry... S
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 22:22
footie..hahahha
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 11:25
In the Muslim world,its not compulsory to circumcise a daughter but a must for a son.. I do it also for cleanliness sake. so.. NEVER for my DD but yes if and when I get a DS... S
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 08:58
wait til the summer sales... tht's what i did last year... S
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 13:14
Nice brunch with close friends at the pyramids ( 2 for 1 deal ) can't wait!! :D
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 22:07
Don't feel bad... I failed 5 times in Bahrain before passing it in Abu Dhabi 3 years later ( ok...so I gave up for awhile ) but I really really regret not persevering it... You do also realise that they have quotas to pass per day... I know this is gonna sound so cruel, but I looked at it this way.... If the sillier people out there passing it, I sure can!!! So.... here's some cyber encouragement!! :)
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 20:01
200dhs!!! :( if you have Shop & Ship there are loads and loads on ebay for buy-it-now, some around $10. that's dubai prices for you isn't it? lol ;)
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 19:50
I got it from a shop at the dubai marina mall...can't remember the name of the shop..it sells baby stuff..very near the food court..2nd floor i think... i got the small one.. dhs200
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 19:43
We are about to start a new ExpatWoman Bumps & Babes group from Thursday 28th April at Caffe Nero in Mirdif Mall - I know it still requires travelling, but you might be able to share a lift with another new mum, its not far from AR. nice!!!
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 08:34
I took on a doula at the last minute..but why don't u speak/email a doula first..she can tell you more and provide better info... write your email down and i'll introduce you to my doula... :) S
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 08:32
DSs bumper is a normal mothercare one and I wash it in the machine with the other bedding so at 60' And it's still good 6 months on (washed every 2 weeks). Best wait for the rain to over! mine is also from mother care..ok..thanks for that..will wait for the sun to comeout from it's hiding place first... :D
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 21:12
won't the cushion gets destroyed?
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 20:21
Suggestions the best place to send to have them washed please? TIA :D
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 17:56
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 08:21
thanks shjbelle don't mind what cuisine, just want something nice (its my sister's first time in DXB) but i don't want it to be extortionate...think bubblicious might be a bit too pricey....its aed450 if you want alcohol! I agree... rip off!! hahah... i'm going to the pyramids this weekend.. not sure if there is a child's play area.. 3 rests at 130dhs for non alcohol ...
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 23:46
are you after specific cuisine? or just child friendly? the bubblicious is highly recommended but i've not been at all... try googling at time out?
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 21:15
no wwaayyy... I live on that street too!! hello neighbour!! Hi Shjbelle. Hi neighbor! We moved to that area a little over a year ago! I've been here for 5 yrs now...
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 21:13
Thank God I don't have a gun! She is seriously stressing me out! I know she means well BUT! I just had my first baby 4 weeks ago and bless her she offered to help for which I am more than grateful. DS was a dream baby in the first 2 weeks but after a growth spurge of sort he is finding it very difficult to settle and likes to be held and cradled but once he is asleep he goes on for a good few hours. It's true that he likes to nurse often and stays on for a long time but he is gaining weight and has a good nappy "output" Anyhow, my MIL insist on me not having enough milk and she comments on every whimper as "ahhh, poor little thing he is hungry!!" making me feel totally ****! And now she is going on about toping him up with formula so "poor little thing can grow" Arggghhhhh!!!!!! She might have a point, don't ignore her advise completely. your son was satisfied the first 2 weeks, after that he was on and off. Might be that your quality of breast milk has reduced. Can't harm the baby to give him a bottle in between and see how he reacts. what??? no!!!! be patient.. my b/milk was low at that point too..do a skin to skin contact with your LO... that is my advise from my doula and it worked!! *hugs*
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 20:38
Have you ladies tried Aptamil? My DD is on that and her poo/farts are normal... S
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 20:37
thanks for that HAK!!! just gave the list to DH!! hahaha
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 17:31
i'm going tom.. one for mumcierge.. oopss..i hope i won't get banned for this... have a look thru fb!! where quick and then delete <em>edited by shjbelle on 11/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 17:26
I didn't either..nor did I have any stretch marks!! Alot of ppl say.. from the back, you can't tell that I'm pregnant..
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 17:24
i'm going tom.. one for mumcierge.. oopss..i hope i won't get banned for this... have a look thru fb!!
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 16:51
I live near the Kuwaiti Hospital, but travel out near the airport twice a day to take and pick up kids from school! no wwaayyy... I live on that street too!! hello neighbour!!
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:57
our youngest has to watch whatever the 3 yr old wants to watch so its: Little Einsteins, Baby Einsteins when we can, Mickey Mouse, Handy Manny, Backyardigans, Toopy and Binoo oh I love backyardigans!! and also in the night garden... hhee...
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:20
no worries.. ur first baby? you will be in safe hands with Dr A..I also encourage you to take a doula... S
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 13:54
You will get your own suite, actually all the maternity wards are suite...there is a separate room of sofa for your guests to rest/sit or you to welcome your guest when you can move..you are encouraged to move... oh..there is also a separate tele in the 'sofa room' if that matters... the nurses are great with me... Because I did my ante-natal classes at the hospital, given by a midwife, she was also there when I was in labour.. Everyone was very friendly, from Dr. Andrea to the midwife to the paed nurses to the housekeeping ladies and even the ladies who brings in your food... Dr. Andrea came in to check once in a while during the labour period but the nurses are always on call to her.. I didn't really mind as I had my DH and my doula to accompany me during the labour...(get a doula!!! ) Dr. Andrea made the whole delivery smooth and stress free ... you won't regret her.. Oh..the paed nurse comes to check on your LO, they take your LO at night,which I truly recommend as you have your WHOLE life with LO later on ;), ask them what time they give LO's first bath so that you can learn as well, if you have any problems with latching, call and they will come in... they were truly amazed that I walked to the nursery the next mng.. hehe... The other set of nurses who takes care of the mum comes in with pain relief, check if you are ok all the time..
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 13:14
She was my doc.. and I can't recommend her enough.. while pregnant, she will tell you only what you need to know.. she always asked me if I've got any questions and I said no as I don't wish to confuse/get myself worked up with what ifs.. she's got a great sense of humour altho you need to find it to get her cracking..lol IMH is great!! Let me know if you have specific questions and I'll gladly share!! S
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 10:19
I did it.. and I think it's ok... better than the fat and not pregnant ones out there who think they look great!! :\: I cannot compare fat with pregnant. you serious?
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 10:11
I did it.. and I think it's ok... better than the fat and not pregnant ones out there who think they look great!! :\:
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 16:21
I also posted on the main board...it really does sound like colic. Is she bringing her knees up? Try the car seat and also try putting her on her tummy over your knee or 'rowing' with her feet.. u swaddle her?
 
 
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