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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 08:49
For me, my doctor told me to bring it for the next hospital visit. They prepare everything for me. Ask your doc.
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 00:03
didn't have maternity cover either and didn't take package with hospital, just paid from my pocket for doc visits, blood tests and normal delivery. Doc was in private clinic, but she did deliveries in Iranian hospital :) thanks god had a normal delivery and they discharged me same day (it's my 2nd child). All in all came to about 25000dhs. wow!! that's expensive. I took a the hospital package at IMH..total bill was 12k. ETA: considering IMH is a private hospital and i had a suite(which included a waiting room) to myself for 2 days. edited by shjbelle on 19/02/2012 I think you mean either delivery or pre-natal care package. I meant the total cost of prenatal visits, tests, delivery & stay at the hospital, doc fee for delivery as outside doc maybe. but definitely less than what you're paying. definitely not near 20k. OP, best you go round hospitals and ask for the hospital packages. It's easier to see what they can provide that way. S
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 18:11
didn't have maternity cover either and didn't take package with hospital, just paid from my pocket for doc visits, blood tests and normal delivery. Doc was in private clinic, but she did deliveries in Iranian hospital :) thanks god had a normal delivery and they discharged me same day (it's my 2nd child). All in all came to about 25000dhs. wow!! that's expensive. I took a the hospital package at IMH..total bill was 12k. ETA: considering IMH is a private hospital and i had a suite(which included a waiting room) to myself for 2 days. <em>edited by shjbelle on 19/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 09:17
I took up a package frm the hospital. I just eat normally and had a normal birth, so thank goodness it was within the package. good luck S
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 08:41
It was a Kia - 'nuff said ;) :)
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 08:34
i've looked at Debenhamns, M&S, Babyshop, Mothercare...and ractically every other brand in sight. Has anyone seen these here recently? I need to buy some soon before we travel next month :( i saw some at outlet mall last month and also at arabian centre. don't think they were branded tho.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 13:58
Hi mummies, where does one buy washable non toxic paint for your LOs? TIA x ELC :) oh great!! do you know if the sale is still on? ;)
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 12:29
depends on which entertainer you have atm. :)
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 12:26
Hi mummies, where does one buy washable non toxic paint for your LOs? TIA x
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 19:34
check out this link http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=172504 OP said Dr Andrea has a clinic now at Al Wasl Road. S
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 16:51
Another question? Is the father allowed during the whole process, seeing doc, birth...? absolutely!!
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 16:48
I have a feeling that this is your first child right? Let him tell. It's not like your in laws are staying with you and doing it themselves. So, listen , nod your head in agreement and do it your way. easy peasy.
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 16:46
Dear ladies Can you please suggest your preference? I have been to both about 2 years back due to complications (have suffered from 2 misccraiges) However, at this point in time, I am unsure who I should go with as I read that Dr. Elsa is extremely busy whereas Dr. Farhat is not with IMH but at a clinic in Al Wasl. I truly like both of them, brilliant in their fields and hence am extremely confused as to whom I should continue with. Thank you for your thoughts / recommendations. edited by NikitaD on 12/02/2012 I was with Dr Andrea. I didn't realise that she's at a clinic in Al Wasl as she was at IMH when I saw her. When did she move away? I love her. She is direct and does not suggest any unnecessary procedures. If she's at a clinic, where will she be if you have to deliver? that's the most important, don't you think?
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Latest post on 10 February 2012 - 22:48
I bought mine at destination maternity. it's not a one piece. 2 pieces but nicely covering your baby bump :)
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 21:07
oh dear.. hope you get to one soon.. sorry to hear bout your LO. understand your frustrations. good luck S
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 19:24
That's a bit late for a 9 month old to go to bed. Try putting him to bed at 7pm sharp. It should be easier now that sunset's pretty early nowadays. How many naps does he have in the day? should be 2 at his age. the more he sleeps in the day, the more he will sleep at night. Also, start training him to sleep with noise. do that with the nap times. I asked Cecile before, when do the night feeds end. She said only after they hit their 1 yr. you keep up most nights as well? hhmm.. maybe it is genetic..lol S
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 17:29
I put him down one more time before he slept. I'm dreading tonight. Last night I had to stay up until 4 in the morning because little baby would get up every single time. His crib's in I and DH's bedroom so have to get him out of there so DH can sleep (I'm a SAHM). I can't put his crib in another room since if I get up between sleeping to tend to him I will chase away whatever sleepiness I have (I'm a chronic insomniac). It's a bit of a catch-22 but I put in toys as suggested and he was a bit taken aback and played a little before getting bored and getting up again. Hopefully he'll grow out of it. :( DD's crib is also in our bedroom. what time do you put him to bed? do you still give him the dream feed? toys yeah, toys but not the ones he play with..more of to snuggle with..
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 17:17
yeah..tough love it is. sit somewhere he can see you. and just talk to him in your most calm voice. say, you need to sleep honey. and mummy is here. put something which he is comfy with in there as well. what i did was carry DD til she quieten down and put her back in her cot. it took about 3 days. now, she knows. :)
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 11:49
I got some called Mega Blocks at Toys R Us in Festival City. They are the chunkier plastic ones, bigger than the little lego. They also have duplo at Toys R Us but its more expensive than the Mega Blocks. ah..brilliant! thank you :)
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 10:16
sudocreme is horrible. i never use it. for me, basic johnson n johnson nappy cream works best. once applied, i let it dry first before putting the nappy on her. but try changing nappy brands, maybe she's allergic to the current one you are using. S With apologies shjbelle...I'm not a fan of Johnson's products. They are full of synthetic fragrances and petrochemicals so not good for tender skin, particularly when it's already inflamed. no need to apologise. i'm just saying what i prefer. if you don't, then it's your choice :) S
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 09:17
sudocreme is horrible. i never use it. for me, basic johnson n johnson nappy cream works best. once applied, i let it dry first before putting the nappy on her. but try changing nappy brands, maybe she's allergic to the current one you are using. S
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 12:20
is DS swaddled? if you EBF, can't you sleep at 10 or even earlier with DS1 and get DH to help you with the first feeding? that way you can have 'more' sleep. that's what i did. but if you feel as a mom that you wanna give formula at night..why not? save your sanity. formula's now are good too. S
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 11:24
OMG!! DD has been having this problem for the last couple of days and I've been pulling my hair as she used to love her food!! ( just like mummy i think ;) ) what else can i give her? do you think pureeing her normal food may help with this teething problem? it's different from how she used to be when teething. so worried about her poo ( only mothers do hahah ) .. and also, when do you reckon this will go? thanks a ton!! :)
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 22:20
bought mine at ace long ago..not sure if they still have them.. ;)
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Latest post on 30 December 2011 - 11:15
car4?
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Latest post on 30 December 2011 - 10:59
aaww man.. (sorry to jump in).. does anyone have the email list to that sale? I mean, I would like to be informed of such events?
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 11:02
probably karama?
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 23:18
Hi Sorry for the late reply.. oh..i started pumping as soon as i can, so that i can sleep earlier and DH can feed later on, to which i wake up 3 hrs after DH's fed DD. that way I can have 6 hrs staight at night :) Yeah, get that miracle swaddling blanket, if mothercare don't have it, try babyshop or even car4... i remember some car4 selling them. with regards to the sling, here's the local site where this lady is selling slings of various kinds http://web.me.com/michelle.lee/BabyWearDubai/Home.html also, if [b'>BFC[/b'> is doing a breast feeding workshop soon in november.. she's a member here as well.. if she's not replying to this thread, maybe you can leave your email here and i"ll get her to contact you directly? Hope all goes well with this tips.. it will pass.. also remember to get nipple cream. I like the cocoa butter ones best as it really soothes mine and there's no need to wash them b4 feedling LO. Good luck S
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 23:55
I remember those days..hahah.. no worries, it will pass. I agree with the ladies here, swaddling is very good, it makes the baby feel as tho he's still in the womb. If not, get the sling. you can move anywhere you want with him in there. have you tried pumping? the more you pump, the more it will produce milk. then you can always get your DH to help feed the baby. :D Also agree with putting a piece of used jimmies in his cot. good luck S
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 19:26
Yes, it's listed under Britain! Worked for me this morning ! ooppss..blind..my bad..thanks!! :)
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 19:24
definitely..switch to gmail..it's fab!! :)
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 14:34
none for brits? :(
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 10:54
Two men in Ibn Batuta taking photos of children sounds a little bit weird to me, but maybe they were just taking photos of the mall and it happens that your children was there. Having said that I think it is estrange. I travelled around Africa for half a year and whenever me and my partner arrived to a new village we were welcomed by a big group of children. We always took photos of the children and showed them afterwards the photos in the screen and they loved it. Even when adults (parents) were there they loved to pose for us and see themselves pictured in the camera screen. We have, literally, tonnes of photos with children from this trip. I posted some of the photos in my Facebook as this was an essential part of our experience in Africa, the welcoming to a new village surrounded by children. One of the photos is now framed in my living room; me and very cute girl from Mali who was with us for a few hours when visiting one of the villages. Photos were always under people's consent, but sometimes parents were not there. I don't think I did anything wrong, I was just playing with the children. Nimonemo, i think OP has a right to be freaked out. esp with the latest nearly child abduction case that happened in DSO.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 10:41
why don't you get the changing table that comes in built with the bath tub. :)
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 10:27
This thread is so scary.. any chance of the mods fwding this to the coppers.. and make it aware?
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 20:13
Yes. Teething can cause anything. DD is going through teething atm... high fever as well.. It will be over in a couple of days Good Luck S
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 12:51
I know how intimidating they can be.. but you have the right of way. Are you driving a 4x4? Stand your grown and do that arabic wait hand sign.. I learnt that recently only after 3 yrs of driving here.. s i don't know which sign you mean but tbh i wouldn't recommend ANY interaction in these situations.... why can you not either ignore it or move over ? (generally you can see them coming from a mile off so you can move over before it even becomes an issue) edited by Sue62 on 01/10/2011 the ones whr it means wait in arabic but a swear thing in italian..
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 11:06
I know how intimidating they can be.. but you have the right of way. Are you driving a 4x4? Stand your grown and do that arabic wait hand sign.. I learnt that recently only after 3 yrs of driving here.. s
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 20:55
yup! it was heightened when I was pregnant. My friends thought I was creating stuff at times. hahah
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 20:54
it seems to be a phase at around this age, don't stress, it doesn't last very long and they are not growing so fast now so don't need as much food anyway. Thank you for that. :)
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 19:06
when she starts to lose weight.. :) My DS goes on strikes too... sometimes upto 2 weeks heck! my 7month old went on a nursing strike last month for 2 days! Dont worry! As long she she doesnt lose weight, look dehydrated/malnourished, its alright. Got her on ice to numb the pain. My apologies, I forgot to mention that she's teething.. :)
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 19:05
Body shop Vit E body butter!! :)
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 21:41
Hi M1dono, I remember when DD was around that age, she suddenly become difficult. It will pass. Agreed with some of the comments, she cud be hungry. But maybe you cud still give her the dummy. Soon she will be able to find it on her own at night. Anyway, I was advised to swaddle her back again (then) and it worked. Since you said that the dreamfeed messes her 7am feed, maybe you can be flexible and give her b/fast later? Good luck. S
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 09:21
brilliant!! thank you!! :)
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 07:51
SalsB, since you can't name and shame anymore. Did you take any photos? of the rubbish i mean? reason for me asking is, if you have proof, just bring it to the attention of the coppers.
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 10:34
why don't u get a blow up pool frm car4 (bout 40dhs i think) and have your own pool party at home. what about a small family brunch? in DFC, just next to toys r us, there is a small play area (about 50dhs 1st hr). S
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 10:21
so..lets talk about the ID cards... :D jokin'!!!
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 20:53
Nigellas in Domestic goddess http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/banana-bread-142 edited by Princess_I on 11/09/2011 ooohh.. sounds easy.. do you happen to know if the soaking in rum bit is compulsory? Being muslim i omit that bit and just soak the raisins / sultanas in hot water :) fab!! thanks!! :)
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 20:51
Nigellas in Domestic goddess http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/banana-bread-142 edited by Princess_I on 11/09/2011 ooohh.. sounds easy.. do you happen to know if the soaking in rum bit is compulsory?
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 19:41
agreed. time to make new friends eh? s
 
 
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