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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 15:28
Theres a really nice Rajasthani restaurant in 20B st Karama, I forget the name but its on the corner and it has a really ornate wooden door. have eaten there twice, its lovely, was voted as good restauraant tbt Timeout, where I found it first. I usually end up ordering way too much! Manwaar? :)
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 13:18
They do have biga$$ taxis... we were given one by the airport once (for the 2 of us...hrmph) but I have no idea how you can get those. Maybe call the taxi guys and tell them you want a cab that's bigger than the Innova? Sorry, have no idea what car it was... but almost like a mini bus.
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 22:58
De diya na ghumake? ;-)
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 19:00
Sorry stovetop, didn't mean to offend, it's just that 24 out of my 26 member work pool tipped India. Both teams have played really well and it's been a fantastic tournament to watch. Oh, no offence taken. Was just telling you they're not a weak team by any standards :D I'm Indian, so on Team Blue's side all the way too. LOL.
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 18:52
I have tipped the Inja Ninja's to win in my work tipping pool but I'm enjoying watching Sri Lanka stick it to 'em... love to see the the underdogs in any competition do well. ETA fairytale it should finish between 8.30 and 9pm have at look at www.cricinfo.com for live scores. edited by maxindubai on 02/04/2011 SL are far from being the underdogs
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 17:20
So what does it look like Izz? I'm hoping we're not penalized for slow bowling :( <em>edited by stovetop on 02/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 16:56
I must say I'm quite impressed by our otherwise pathetic fielding. Bleed blue.... since everyone n their moms are saying it on FB...lol Wheres waxy? Thought you were still scrubbing yourself!!!! Yes, I will soon be smelling of Fairy Lemon. :)
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 16:54
SL 244 for 5 in 47.4 overs
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 16:45
I must say I'm quite impressed by our otherwise pathetic fielding. Bleed blue.... since everyone n their moms are saying it on FB...lol Wheres waxy?
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 16:38
Has anyone used this? Would like to hear about your experience. Also, can this be used for discreet breastfeeding? http://www.bubsboutique.com/shop/baby-essentials/carry/Baby-Sling/
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 23:23
Since this topic has come up, can any o the Pakistani ladies on here please tell me... is Veena Mallik really the "new, modern, role model" of the Pakistani youth? EYO. Read that in an article somewhere after her big TV outburst at some imam or someone.
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 21:32
Well done inja Ninjas....... so anyone think the Kiwis have a chance? Kiwis?
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 21:19
I'm missing home like never before :( In 2003, I was in college... younger, thinner, single and totally going crazy on our bikes all through the night ....LONG DEEP SIGH
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 21:14
And that's how its done :D :D :D Here we come Lions :)
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 16:56
Mabrook mabrook!!! Will you wait till the WC to get done before you start? :)
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 16:54
All this tension is too much for me. I miss Paul (the Octopus).
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 16:51
Though I haven't been there yet, but Kempinski Ajman is supposed to be great. They have loads of special offers and packages, so best to call them beforehand.
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 15:36
tendulkar is one lucky ducky have been dropped 4 times arrrghhhhhhhhh edited by derbend on 30/03/2011 Or the Pakistanis are one rich team today ;)
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 15:35
Just got back from Welcare for Baby S's 2 week check up and everyone... from cashiers to the pharmacists...everyone was so slow.... it was hilarious... BTW, if I hadn't made it clear enough earlier, I HATE YUVRAJ :\:
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 21:54
I had a c section at Welcare 2 weeks back and cannot recommend them enough. I was with Dr Janaki, but all other docs are as brilliant. Worth giving them a call. They are the same management as City.
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 23:28
I go through many many blogs everyday, and found this recently. She has gone through something similar, and maybe some of you can relate to this. http://sunshinepromises.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-not-to-say.html
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 12:31
I'm good. Enjoying my babymoon except for some hiccups. I am so very thrilled for you... hope you have the best time ever :)
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 12:25
Hi Manu, try Welcare... they will have the same packages as City. I just delivered there and they were great. Are you delivering in India? In that case you can take the first 2 trimester packages that include scans and consultations.
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 01:02
Hi Plumie When she nurses, she is constantly falling asleep and though I keep tickling her etc., her eyes are shut but she is constantly sucking. So I don't now if she is actually drinking or just pacifying herself. When I take her off the breast after an hour or more of nursing (when I'm sore and dying) she is eating just about anything and everything within her tiny reach including hands, fingers, mittens and the blanket she is swaddled in. Once I give her formula she seems satisfied and plays by herself till she falls asleep. Am still having to give her formula (60ml per serving) atleast 3-4 times a day. Sometimes when I put her to the breast after formula, mostly to get her to fall asleep... she nurses till she leaves the breast by herself. My diet is pretty much monitored by my MIL... vegetarian and bland... lol. Mostly soups, milk with durum wheat, light vegetable curries with chapattis etc. I've started snacking on almonds too. Pumping is not going anywhere... because I seem to be nursing all the time so hardly have the time or enbergy to pump. By the time she's snacked on me and moved on to a nap after her formula feed, I'm ready to just crash :( Planning to call cecile tomorrow. Do you per chance know how much she charges for a home visit?
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 21:30
I have to ask, WM and Izzy... are you on our side for the next?[i'> *makes sad, new-mom, postpartum depressed, zombie eyes and purses lips to complete the effect[/i'>
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 21:26
I had a c sec at Welcare on the 12th, and am pretty sure I was sleeping on my side the 2nd night onwards with pillows. There was slight discomfort, but not excruciating pain. I had to ask for some extra Voltarin and hot water packs for my back for the first few days. I don't know if your case is anything to worry about, but think you should have a word with your doc.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 21:23
Hi Plumie, started the tabs yesterday... this morning I stood up to pick up DD and my breasts were sripping down to the floor ...so don't think milk supply is a problem... but for some reason she still seems hungry after spending an hour or over on the breast and is satisfied only after formula. Going to have a word with her pead next weekend, will get a better idea with regard to her blood sugar levels etc.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 21:12
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! !
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 18:36
Congratulations on your pregnancy Manu :) So happy for you! Let me know if you need anything :)
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 18:19
Like Ponting didn't see that ball bounce.:\:
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 18:16
LMS is doing well, though apparently her mom's not being able to make enough milk to match her appetite :( But I can't complain, its going well. She is a delight when she isn't hungry or hasn't pooped. :)
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 18:08
Hello hello my cricket lovelies! Being the distraught, unkempt, sleep-deprived new mum that i am, I havent read all the posts on here... but just wanted to point out this interesting fact: Pakistan has never beaten India in a 50-over world cup match. EVER :D Even in 1992, when they went on to win the cup. Izzy, what was wrong with your boys yesterday? I was rooting for them and they broke my heart :(
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:43
ok - im pretty much functional again! cord was off within 6 days and she's sleeping great. and we're nearly over the painful bit of the bf...nearly. so now, when is that next coffee morning in the marina? :) DC, I'm still struggling with BF issues :(
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:30
Hi March Mums, just to let you know my beautiful DD was born on 21st March at Welcare Hospital after being induced on 20th. Got home yesterday and couldnt be happier :-) Congrats EmmaH. Welcome to the club. :)
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:29
Please stovetop, I had my baby via c section on saturday and just got discharged today, i need someone to help me with baby bathing/massage till her cord dries up, please if the lady can do that please let me know, I live in JLT if she is willing to come to my house. Am so so afraid of bathing her and her cord and am also recovering from the operation Suma from Healing Hands. 0505797355. I live in JLT too. Not very sure about the prices per session since I have a monthly package, but do know that she is very affordable. And she is the only person I found who's legal, so that's always a plus. Tell her you got her contact from Anya's mum in JLT.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 22:39
thanks stovetop :) I hope everything is ok with you and baby too :) where you get your massage done? At home. Its an Indian style massage for both new mom n baby that we do after the delivery to get the body back in shape and the muscles to regain their strength - its almost a given in our part of the world. Luckily, I've found a lady who is good and is legal, she comes Saturday to thursday. If you want to try it, lemme know. If you want to know more about it, try googling indian style postnatal massage.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 20:43
I got the Fenugreek tablets today (Solgar Brand). The suggested dosage is 1 to 3 capsules at meal times. Just wanted to know how many you used and how long it took to show an effect on your milk supply. Each capsule contains 150 mg of Fenugreek Extract and 370mg of Raw Fenugreek Powder.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 17:14
I know that the hippopotamus is one of the only mammals that give birth in water ... Guiness, your wit brings joy and laughter to my daily life like nothing else :D
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 17:03
Congrats dramaqn, enjoy your babymoon. I'm trying to get over the BF test period too, and boy, does it hurt. The postnatal massage is really helping.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 12:00
It should be. They told me it ends sometime in April, but best to call and ask first.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 11:56
Try Suma from Healing Hands. I have her over for my postnatal massage and its great. 0505797355 Not very sure about the prices per session since I have a monthly package, but do know that she is very affordable. And she is the only person I found who's legal, so that's always a plus. If you tell her you got her contact from Anya's mum in JLT, she might give you a good rate ;)
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 19:34
Yup, am planning to go see Paula or Cecilne by the end of the week or early next.
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 17:54
150ml in 15min - I'm happy with that :D Good Lord, pls tell me how long it took you to get to that stage? I just started and manage just 40 ml in an hour :(
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 18:04
Ok, here's an update. Nipple shields aren't working for Baby S for some reason. Got a pump yesterday and am expressing. Tried to feed her directly from the breast the entire day today but the moment she sleeps off and I keep her down, she starts crying again. Hopefully I will have enough expressed BM milk soon, giving my breasts some respite. If anyone expresses here, I have a few questions: I expressed for about an hour this morning and managed to get only 35 ml from two breasts. Will this gradually get better? Will expressing affect my milk supply negatively at all? If for some reason I cannot get her to wean away from formula, do the mums who have been giving both BM and formula since birth have anything to share? I really, really want to try and get her on an exclusive BM diet but some days it's so hard I just want to give up, but I really don't want to. I can't thank all of you, each and every single one of you enough for your support. It really means a lot to me.
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Latest post on 18 March 2011 - 10:57
Thanks girls. Is Cecile a lac consultant too? I thought she was more of a sleep therapist. Yeah, I do wanna see a lac consultant so will go with her if she has an appointment soon. Or else does anyone recommend someone else near marina?
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 23:39
I just wrote a long message but it disappeared. Anyways, the long and short of it, have you tried Motillium? It will increase your BM and it sounds like maybe you don't have enough. 40 minutes is a long time to nurse for her to still be hungry. Motillium helped me get one of my twins nursing again when she quit because my milk wasn't enough. Guinness do I need a prescription for Motillium or is it safe to take it without consulting a doc? Did a google search and saw that it might not be FDA approved. Where is it available?
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 23:38
Should I try expressing to understand exactly how much she is getting from my breast? Will this help or this just a futile attempt?
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 22:58
Thanks everyone. Though I must admit I am at my wit's end with BF. It's something that I really wanna do and am trying really hard, but have too many issues. 1. Right nipple started bleeding today, so am not feeding from it. Am putting Lanolin and milk starts leaking when I do from that breast, which I'm guessing is a good thing since then there won't be engorgement issues? 2. Am trying to feed as much as I can from the left breast and it hurts like the devil. Am trying to go on for 40 mins but it doesn't seem enough for baby, so have to top up with formula 3-4 times a day. Should I try shortening the gap between each BM feed? The ped told me not to go beyond 20 mins since apparently theres not much milk beyond that point? How can I wean her off formula? I really want to exclusively BF. Is it possible that she is having trouble sucking? Though the hospital staff told me that it doesn't look like it n its just that she has a big appetite. 3. Bought the nipple shields but she's having a hard time sucking from them. 4. She sometimes sucks her finger like crazy, so i don't know if shes hungry or just wants to suck. Will I never be able to wean her off the formula? I really want to exclusively BF and it breaks my heart that I can't.
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 22:19
Welcome Baby DC :) What have u named her? Yup, it looks like team pink for all the way till now :)
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 00:37
Hello girls!! Baby Anya and I came home today. She was born at exactly 1212 on the 12th. Had 2 induction trials but the cord around her neck wasn't letting her engage her head, so had a CS. Anyway, I'm glad they did whats best for us. Just put up a post about making bf less painful, so no prizes for guessing where my life is going....lol. If anyone's a pro on here, please lemme know. I'm waiting for DC too! Hope she n LO are doing great :) All the best to everyone else...
 
 
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