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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 00:21
Shaf, will it work even if my nipples aren't completely formed yet?
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Latest post on 12 March 2011 - 20:30
Thanks everyone. Baby Anya arrived precisely @ 12:12pm on the 12th of March via c-section after 2 unsuccessful, not to mention rather painful induction attempts. Welcare has been great and I couldn't have asked for more from a team of doctors & medical staff. Thanks CW for letting everyone know. :-) PS: I am watching the match with Anya and DH but she doesn't seem as excited as she used to be inside my tummy. Probably tired from the journey from the womb into the world. ;-) <em>edited by stovetop on 25/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 21:33
Inside me theres a kid who's saying I cant do this, I wont do this, I don't want to do this .... I just want to hibernate thru this and wake up to find a baby next to me. I'm been a weeping mess since evening today. I just CAN NOT stop bawling.
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 21:29
Ok, thanks u guys. Izzy: I was counting on your boys to cheer me up. What's with their luck this WC? :(
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 21:12
DC, you felt the episiotomy??? :\: The epi won't numb me till "down there"?
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 21:11
Thanks SugarBeach... i only just read your post and now cant find it again. Would have loved to chat, but really can't with parents here, DH confiscating my fone so I can try n be slightly calm (yeah right) and in laws arrive any moment. Thanks so much, really glad I have all the EW love. I heart u guys :)
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 20:59
You've probably already left for the hospital but just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and sending you lots of positive thoughts. If I can do it, you can do it and you will. xx PS I did exactly the same the night I was induced. Bawled like a two-year-old, if that makes you feel any better. It's perfectly normal! edited by DubaiCat on 11/03/2011 Oh THANKS DC!!!!! That really helps. I thought I'm the only weeping idiot after looking forward to this day for so long. Is the induction painful? Did u get an epidural? How long did it take u to reach the epidural stage... the 4 cms dilated thingy? Sorry, I'm just so scared.
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 20:53
Inside me theres a kid who's saying I cant do this, I wont do this, I don't want to do this .... I just want to hibernate thru this and wake up to find a baby next to me. you need drugs hun I believe its a long way to that stage :(
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 20:49
Inside me theres a kid who's saying I cant do this, I wont do this, I don't want to do this .... I just want to hibernate thru this and wake up to find a baby next to me.
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 20:40
R u guys here? I cannot stop crying out of the fear of the unknown.... going to get admitted tonight for the induction. Have no idea about what part I am more scared about... but I cannot help being a weepy mess :(
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 08:18
Tx stovetop, nothing to be scared off when it comes to inductions. This was my second one, normal delivery. You will have gel put on and will be waiting for contractions and dilation. It could be a long process. I went in on sat night at 9:30pm and Liliana was born on Sunday at 4:49pm. You will need lots of patience. My dh and I were super bored till it was time to push. So bring magazines, books, things to do, or it might go by quick. Best of luck. Let us know how it all goes. Speedy delivery for you! Thanks! Did you get an epidural? I 'plan' to, but then not much has worked according to the plan till now. I think I'm more scared about the cervical exam to check dilation they will keep doing before n after putting the gel. Ugh. DC, best of luck for Sunday. I'm sure you'll do great. :)
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 15:58
Am I the only one watching today? I mean, technically are [i'>[b'>we[/b'>[/i'> the only one[b'>[i'>s[/i'>[/b'>? :D
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 13:22
Does anyone know how ENBD is as a bank? I want to switch primarily because HSBC is becoming increasingly daft and I like the instant sms salik by ENBD. But don't want to get into the hassle only to realise they're as bad.
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 13:00
Really? I haven't even gotten any sort of a notification about this... grrrr.
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 14:32
Izz, I keep forgetting to ask... are you a Grey's Fan? And if yes, can you tell me where I can watch Season 6 and 7?
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 13:56
DH was also mentioning the same thing a couple of days back.
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 13:52
Well if the Netherlands [b'>[i'>did[/i'>[/b'> win, it would certainly shock little miss stovetop out of hiding :D LOL, I'm [i'>[b'>almost[/b'>[/i'> tempted to see that happen now.
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 13:30
Does anyone have the number for the salon in Dubai Gate? I think its called La Beautique or something like that. Posters all over the place, but haven't got the number.
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 13:10
Congratulations girls :)
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 13:02
Thanks ladies. Let's hope Baby S takes the hint.
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 12:37
Happy W Day, you lovely ladies. :) Now in the spirit of womanhood, please collectively send me some vibes to start labor contractions so I don't have to be induced Friday night. :D Sending double strength vibes :) Have you tried a long walk, a hot bath and s*x? Thanks CT. Have tried long swims, sitting in the jacuzzi, squatting and mopping the floor and everything else I could. @Frances... EDD is tom. 10th.
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 12:34
Will you tell me when the sale is on? ;) So when you buy material, does it come in a set like for salwar kameezes? Or do you mix n match yourself? I'm trying to look at images for azaar, but can't find the one that I specifically want. They are not churidaars, not patialas, just sort of parallel pants with a snug fit around the hips. Are those specifically called azaars?
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 12:19
I would not say it’s weird. As for a wedding you are expected to bring a present. They invited you for a dinner (celebrate and share their event) and they are not expecting you to bring the present but to pay for yourself. Personally Im totally fine with it. There was nothing said about [b'>not[/b'> getting presents. :) ETA: Most people I know who attended brought gifts. If I was attending and paying for myself, I would too. I think its a gesture that goes without saying, the reasons being many. A couple just about to start their lives together could always do with nice stuff that they may not have splurged on after the wedding expenses... (In this case it was a holiday wedding, these guys flew out somewhere to get married, just the two of them) and also it's a memoir to keep from the wedding. Just my thoughts. But then maybe its just me feeling weird going to a wedding celebration empty-handed. Each to his own, I guess. <em>edited by stovetop on 09/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 09:50
Last year, a friend got married and invited us for a buffet dinner at a nice hotel. The invite mentioned the price for the buffet too and the fact that each person was expected to pay for themselves. I found this a little weird, I mean if you want to celebrate your wedding.... why would you want people to pay for it? But then I thought maybe it was a Dubai thing. Though I must admit, I was glad I was out of town and couldn't attend. Can't judge it as right or wrong, but it just felt a little weird.
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 09:19
Typically, I've noticed here that the Pakistani shalwar kameez's are different than the Indian ones. Like the shalwars are more like pants, and the kameez's are so much better fitted. I went to know what sort of fabric is best for these cuts. Don't think cotton will give it quite that fall. And where can I find nice ones here? I usually wear the Fabindia cotton churidaar ones but only when I'm back home in India with the in laws. Wouldn't mind getting a couple of these stitched. Will you help me out please? :)
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 22:46
Happy W Day, you lovely ladies. :) Now in the spirit of womanhood, please collectively send me some vibes to start labor contractions so I don't have to be induced Friday night. :D
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 20:16
Aah stovetop, cannot tell you what a horrid shock it was to see 99 for 6 when I got home tired after a long day of studying. Sad Pakistani :( Hope your induction goes smoothly Thanks for your wishes Em2san, really. Feeling guilty now (a little bit) for showing blatant joy at the arch rival's disappointing show, but I am clearly looking for any kind of joy in my situation. :D PS: Don't u think had it not been for the partition, we'd have the best team in the bl00dy world :D
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 19:28
FINALLY!!!! Yay!! Welcome to the world Liliana! :) Enjoy your babymoon, Barbara. Was it a normal delivery? I'm scheduled to go in for an induction Fri night/Sat early morn, so so so scared. :(
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 19:22
Aah ladies, cannot tell you what a lovely surprise it was to see 99 for 6 when I got home depressed after seeing my doc. Hey, I'm Indian :D :D Random talk: Baby S still not coming, but mommy getting induced over the weekend. :\:
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 10:20
Hmn, thanks ladies. DH is getting increasingly worried that the baby might not be able to sleep with him in the same room (the crib will be in our room till we move to a bigger place). Funny, it never bothered him that I don't get sleep because of his roars. :\: <em>edited by stovetop on 08/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 08:34
TBH the ones who do buy the extravagant gifts are usually either very very wealthy and find 450AED is like 45 to me (and they don't have kids and have no idea what to buy), or they're buying it to kind of show off... Or they bought it way ahead at the 70% sale ;)
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 08:32
I have to bookmark this thread :) We had the best shawarmas in the world in Muscat at a place called Istanboly restaurant, and the only one thats cme close to it is Beirut and Al Mallah. Have to try out these other ones now ....yummmmm
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 08:28
If that's you, you're very pretty :)
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 08:18
I really hope some of the things said here are not the "norm in Dubai". As someone who might become a parent any minute now (so what if my baby doesn't think so :\: ), I really don't see myself catering for maids and uninvited siblings... and giving kids vouchers of magnormous amounts. As for feelings of jealousy between siblings at a young age, my nieces are a year and 10 months apart and have been attending different parties from a very young age. My sister takes the other kid to the ice cream parlor or her favourite bakery after she drops the one at the party, and there was this one time when the younger one actually said she would rather have the ice cream treat than go to the party of a particular classmate who broke her sharpener....lol. Anyway, point being that they never really seem to mind/bother as they're used to it from a young age. But of course, if they are secretly harboring feelings of jealousy and sibling rivalry, then we'll know in a few years....lol. <em>edited by stovetop on 08/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 23:21
When we were kids, I remember my sister bringing back a few sweets for me from the birthday parties she went to, but I never thought of attending them with her. I mean, don't ppl have boundaries from an early age when it comes to their friends? I really can't imagine going to a birthday party of my older sibling's friend and playing around with the rest of her gang... so weird. Please tell me I'm not the only one. The movie ticket as an invite is a brilliant idea. :)
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 13:07
Or use my favourite line "Yes, I heard you the first 14 times u said it."
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 12:10
Stovetop!!! What's going on with you... when r u planning on popping ;) Hurry up already... I want to read about baby stovetop! Feeling so low today Meals, donno what's up with my system. Crying for no reason. Baby showing no signs of head engagement and thus no 'lightening', no pressure for dilation/effacement to start, no loss of mucous plug, no tinted discharges, ugly pink marks ALL OVER tummy, so much so that even the nurse said to me last time "OMG, you have a LOT of stretch marks".:\: Thought at least the nurses had seen worse. Think I'm just tired.
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 11:40
Hope it goes well for u DC. I have my appointment tom, will be 39+5 and doc's gonna go on leave from the 16th, so really donno what to expect.
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 20:47
Ireland played well,India played better. The Superman ad is not Airtel,but Vodafone. Ahh, my mistake. I could happily strangle Abhishek Bacchan though - him and his idea!! AND his wife ...lol
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 20:46
I would say well done Ireland. Shame on India. I wouldn't say that. I think its only fair that everyone realises that Irish aren't a team to ignore, even though they are branded associates (whatever that means). I do think the English made the mistake of not taking them too seriously, just like India would have if it wasn't for that match where Ireland totally kicked a$$.
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 20:43
Izzy, did u hear the Irish captain talking abt beating the West Indians in the next match? [i'>*flying kisses[/i'>
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 20:32
How do we make those tongue sticking out smileys on here? :P
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 20:31
Well played Ireland. So much better than the 'regulars'.
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 20:09
OMG did u see those 6s???? GO P A T H A N !!!
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 20:08
Shhh Izzy shhh... U've made Dhoni go now :\:
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 17:17
Sehwag gone! :\: And how!!! :\:
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 16:14
Given our unpredictability and Ireland's spirit, they have a pretty good chance.
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 16:09
Nicely done. :D
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 14:48
One of my friends had left her glass vases out at floor level (where they were usually displayed), which I thought very brave, but her explanation was that her son needed to learn that some things are not to be touched... which is a very good point when you're going round houses or shops which haven't been baby/ toddler-proofed. Tracy Hogg too writes about this in the Baby Whisperer. About kids understanding that certain things belong to Mummy, and are not toys.
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 14:28
he's looking a tad arrogant these days..... He's always been like that. Unbearable.
 
 
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