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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 12:55
AP I will forward you a step-by-step instruction list - can't guarantee it will be 100% accurate as we did this in December, and things seem to change like the wind, but it will point you in the right direction. I can also send you the contracts, instructions, job descriptions I have in place directly with our Nanny if that is helpful to you. Just a warning, I fly out to NZ tomorrow morning, so if I get your email before then, I will respond, if not, it might be a few days delay. HTH <em>edited by TanyaR on 22/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 22:51
Thanks ladies... Hmm I hadn't thought of the separation anxiety thing, yes, he has just started crying when we shut the doors (to go the bathroom or leave the house) so that could be a factor. And he is definitely having far too much milk, I have been trying to cut down on it since he started this, he was much better tonight, he had very little milk throughout the day, more solids, and at bed he still had quite a bit of milk, but about 80mls less than usual, so it is a start.. Thanks again.. think this is going to be a work in progress...
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 18:49
Just found Max in meadows 2, thanks to a group of maids, who went to a huge effort to keep him in the same place, and contact me. Just got home with him...he is dying to go outside....but that is a no way. :) Woo hoo! That is excellent news! You must be relieved! I love happy endings!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 18:15
Hi We recently travelled to Phuket with a 10 month old, it was fine. I took his 1st stage carseat (he still happened to fit it), and his buggy with us. They have a slightly 'different' approach to road safety over there, multiple children riding on mopeds, no seatbelts etc - which is just the way they are culturally. So I don't know how 'easy' it would be hire what you need over there, or even if you can, so I would definitely be as self sufficient as possible. You can usually take your carseat on the plane anyway, and most airlines allow for a buggy as part of your luggage allowance with a baby. If you are bottle feeding, just be very careful with the water over there, I took my sterialiser as well. edited to add: It would be different with a toddler, but with a baby and the associated baggage that comes with them...we hired a car to get around, you can take taxi's but we found it cheaper, easier, and far more convenient to get around on our own. Just make sure you don't hire from the hotel you are staying that, go to a local car hire shop - far cheaper! HTH <em>edited by TanyaR on 14/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 15:24
TanyaR - I've taken your email addy you can remove it now. I'm going to ask my Aunt as she is into a more "natural" lifestyle than me and see what she has to say, but I"ll also google it as well. I'll be in touch shortly ladies. Thanks so much!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 13:44
Migraines due to hormones and especially around your period are actually due to a lack of estrogen. My migraines started after my 3rd kiddie but were "manageable" (that's about 7 years now), I was seeing a chiropractor regularly though. In the last year they have gotten alot worse and its not just around the time I'm due that I used to get them. I went back to the chiro which has helped ALOT, but I realized just this month that the migraines I still get are due to hormones and googled why - lack of estrogen is what I came up with. There are some natural medicines that you can take to mimic natural estrogen, I haven't researched it yet - but will do. I take Relpax - the lowest dose. It works - Imigran does absolutely nothing for me. Relpax works best at the first hint of the migraine and it can make you sleepy so the best is to take it and go to bed. When I've researched abit more about the estrogen supplement I'll send you an email - I've taken it down. Migraines are not nice and there are some woman who suffer all month, on days when they don't have them, they celebrate and live life, I can't imagine having these all month. Good luck Arohadxb Sorry to hijack Arohadxb, but radical3 can you email me if you find anything out as well - it sounds like you have been dealing with this a bit longer than my recent last couple of months (since stopping b'fing). I literally had a google last night and summised it was the lack of estrogen causing them, but haven't had time to look at remedies yet. I only realised it must have been hormonal, because the only thing I enjoyed about being pregnant, was the lack of migraines - I didn't have one the entire time! I will try and do some research when I am back in NZ as well, and will share whatever I find out too. I am completely new to this hormonal migraine, and while I suffer from probably 2-4 migraines a month regularly anyway (if I am behaving myself and not exposing myself to my 'usual' triggers) these ones whilst less painful, last far longer, and nothing seems to touch them, so seem to be more difficult to manage. Completely agree that I feel for those who get them nearly every day - I can't even begin to imagine how bad that must be... edited by TanyaR on 14/02/2011 <em>edited by TanyaR on 14/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:48
Thank god I am not the only one neglected today :( I even found out on facebook he will be out training with the boys tonight, so it looks like I will be nursing a bottle of bubbles at home on my own...
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:46
Have emailed you, so you can remove you email addy now, and pop through the details to me.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 11:26
Excellent! You have mail - phew that was easy! Didn't want to see it go to waste!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 10:24
Bump for Mrs L! What is it with all these cats going missing! You poor things. Any news today? Hoping little Max makes a speedy return.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 10:18
btw - let me know if you need anything from NZ, will be away for a month, but am taking orders, if you have a craving for anything!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 10:14
OMG - I was just about to post about the same thing, seriously! But I was wondering if there was a correlation with them coming along post having a child. DS is 1 year old now, but for the last couple of months, these migraines have been knocking me for six, vomiting, dizziness, and the pain has been pretty hideous. My imigran hasn't touched them either... I have always had migraines, but my hormones haven't 'usually' been a trigger, and my medication would normally kick them within 24 hours or so ... We go back to NZ in a couple of days, and I am thinking of having a depo injection there just so I don't suffer for the next couple of months, even though we want a No.2 sooner rather than later :( DH wants me to get pregnant pronto to stop them (he is sooo clucky!) Sorry, not any help from me either, but know that I am suffering along with you...
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 09:42
gingercat - my heart goes out to you at this time. Take time to grieve the loss of your beautiful baby, talk to your husband, family and friends about it. Lots of hugs to you and your husband at this time. Take care
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 21:14
We have done this recently. Just a little handy hint. You get charged a flat yearly fee in Dubai for renewing your Maids visa, whereas in AD, it is based on the base salary of your maid - so put this figure as low as possible (I think we did ours at 400aed) - then the rest we pay her, we told them was accommodation, food, travel etc. This should hopefully save you money in fees. (Note: if your maid is Filipino) If you pay under 1400 aed (I 'think' the figure is) on the contract - which you will want to do to avoid the huge fee, when she goes to go home on holiday, and goes to get her certificate from the POLO office so she can leave the Phillipines to return here after her holiday, the perceived 'low salary' does cause some issues. I am trying to combat that at the moment, by keeping very accurate records on her payslips within her employment folder, so hopefully it won't be so difficult next time. She had only been working with us for 2 weeks when she went home for the first time for Christmas. Anyway, hope that helps.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 23:11
I'm sorry, but [i'>what harm is there[/i'>? Well, what are these people going to do with the photos? At best, are they really going to show their family members are go "oh, look, I saw this really random kid!", or yes, they could post them up on Facebook for all and sundry to ogle at... which could then move on to google and be in the public realm for anyone to ogle at and download copies. Sure, the name wouldn't be traceable, but funnily enough, I'm not comfortable with any images of my children being out there in the public domain. edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 10/02/2011 I appreciate that you didn't directly quote me, but given it was a misquote/inference taken from my response, I thought I should respond :) Again I say, what "direct" harm is going to come to my son. Absolutely none. So some strangers look at a photo of my fully clothed baby, a baby who, lets be honest, only your close friends and family would be able to pick out in a line up of similar looking babies. As I said below, my feelings will no doubt change as he gets older, but at this stage, I am an overcautious/paranoid mother when it comes to the safety of my child, and the last thing I need, is to add another thing to the list to keep me a awake at night, that I realistically have no control over. I've unfortunately had an incident here that was just a bit too chilling for my liking. DD, then 2.5yrs was wandering around while I and a friend were having a coffee. She was about 15 meters away and there was only us and a waiter from the coffee-shop next door. She's a personable little thing, but this chap swept her up and was cuddling, stroking and kissing her a bit too tightly for her comfort and mine. I was there in a flash, took her away and hissed to him never to touch her again, but hey... how do I know that he hadn't already taken a few souvenir photos of the cute little girl he seemed to like so much? You may decide to let it pass when they're still at an age when they're fixed in their buggies, but when they're properly mobile and have wills of their own, you'll see that they'll happily follow anyone who offers them a sweet. Oh no, that is hideous! DS still isn't properly walking, which is why I am probably 'less concerned' at this stage. But I completely agree, once he is properly mobile, it is going to become a completely different ball game, and I suspect I am going to become one angry mother! Seriously, it is so difficult, I really wanted DS to not being a clingy child and for him to happily passed to around, because we have a large group of friends .. this would have been fine in our home country (well to some degree) but here, I am seriously beginning to second guess that decision, as clearly I don't want him happily trotting off with just anyone. Argh!
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 21:21
I understand where you are coming from TanyaR, in some respects I feel I'm over reacting but then deep down I have the same worries of Hello.Again.Kitty - where could the pictures end up? This is what bothers me, and also the worry that someone will run off with my DD when they are making grabs at her. Unlikely I know, but 1st child - I am a bit of a worrier! Ive just scanned through the previous posts Leshell and found the one you are talking about. Its nice to know i'm not the only one who had these worries, irrational or not :) I guess its just the way it is and you have to come up with a way that works for you x I completely understand where you are coming from. Seriously, I swing wildly back and forth on my opinion on this issue. And I don't think they are at all irrrational fears. I am the mother that still wakes up 3-4 times a night (even though DS does not) to check he hasn't been stolen from his cot in his room, and yes I still have a monitor in there as well... now that is irrational! As I said at the moment, we don't panic, but I am sure I will change my mind when he is a little bigger!
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 21:10
I'm sorry, but [i'>what harm is there[/i'>? Well, what are these people going to do with the photos? At best, are they really going to show their family members are go "oh, look, I saw this really random kid!", or yes, they could post them up on Facebook for all and sundry to ogle at... which could then move on to google and be in the public realm for anyone to ogle at and download copies. Sure, the name wouldn't be traceable, but funnily enough, I'm not comfortable with any images of my children being out there in the public domain. edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 10/02/2011 I appreciate that you didn't directly quote me, but given it was a misquote/inference taken from my response, I thought I should respond :) Again I say, what "direct" harm is going to come to my son. Absolutely none. So some strangers look at a photo of my fully clothed baby, a baby who, lets be honest, only your close friends and family would be able to pick out in a line up of similar looking babies. As I said below, my feelings will no doubt change as he gets older, but at this stage, I am an overcautious/paranoid mother when it comes to the safety of my child, and the last thing I need, is to add another thing to the list to keep me a awake at night, that I realistically have no control over.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 16:53
Ha TanyaR I like your thinking. My DD has a habit of pointing and saying "Oooohhhh" to anything and everyone so it really doesnt help the situation. - Maybe I should train this to be a growl instead LOL. it is totally flattering and a mother loves nothing more than to be told their child is beautiful but being brought up in the UK, we are made to be fearful of the unknown so any stranger, whether their intentions be good or bad, we step away and see the bad side. I guess it's just a different culture, different behaviours. By the sound of things here, is something i'm going to have to get used to. Like you say though, its the touching that bothers me. From now on, anti bacterial wipes and hand wash will be a necessity!! Were moving to Dubai but unsure of whereabouts yet, we are house hunting in two week. Fingers crossed we find something we love! I dont even know where to begin...but thats another thread! hehe - don't crucify me for this, I know we are supposed to say our children are the most beautiful in the world.. but... I have no illusions of grandeur, my son is by no stretch of the imagination 'beautiful', but he is 'cute', and has lovely smiley, chatty disposition - he is always trying to get peoples attention, so I can't be that surprised. But to be completely honest, he takes a terrible picture (I have to take 20 to get one decent shot), not at all photogenic (just like his Mummy) so the joke is on the happy snappers really! I have never had this issue in NZ (where I was raised) or in he UK. In fact, my neice in the UK, is seriously gorgeous - should be a child model and takes stunning pictures, and I never once had an issue when I was out with her (regularly) with her being grabbed or photographed in London, people would comment how cute she was, but that was it. Whilst I completely agree there is a double standard around the photo taking, I have actually only had a few Emirati woman taking his photo (and they always want to be in it) - certainly never any men, they ususally just want a cuddle, or to play peekaboo and make him giggle...
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 16:23
I understand what you mean - DS is now 1 year and blond (though not much of it) but very fair skin and blue eyes. At first it gave me a fright, then I thought it was really odd, now I just realise it is a cultural thing. I cannot tell you how many photo's he has had taken of him, people do it going up and down escalators (so there is nothing you do), trying to do it subtly, or just outright asking, and then asking for me to be in it (I detest having my photo taken), or for them to be in it as well. I have had people ask if I am famous (because people are taking our photo - quite hilarious!). I try not to stress out about the photo thing anymore - reason being, what direct harm is going to come of my son from having his photo taken? He isn't going to be tagged in facebook or named in it, so it really doesn't hurt him, and the appeal of charging up to someone after the fact and causing a scene is not high on my priority list, particularly given how regularly it happens. Clearly, I would have a different outlook if he wasn't completely dressed, if I felt the intentions were sinister, or when he is a bit older, but at the moment, there are far worse things to worry about than a happy snapper intrigued by a light skin and fair baby. I actually find the Emirati ladies being so taken by him quite cute, and he loves them as well, so I try to not be too off-ish anymore. Although, I do typically have him strapped to my front in a front pack when we are at the malls (well have been, but this will soon stop - he is getting to heavy at nearly 12kgs) so it stops him being grabbed to be picked up. I really don't like his face and hands being touched, and typically as soon as someone does (having come from nowhere!!), I wash his face and hands with sanitiser and wipes. Where are you moving too? I can tell you the attention he gets in Asian countries is far, far worse, and quite daunting - I was used to all the attention already when we went away a couple of months ago, and was still quite staggered and how full on it was in certain places. Hmmm ... Perhaps we can teach them to bite and scowl at everyone, that will stop them!
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 20:21
Clearly I agree with Izzy and answered the door midpost!
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 20:20
Oh Andrea - poor puss. This just breaks my heart. Just remind the parents as well, kittens bones and joints are very bendy at this age (like a baby) and for this damage to happen, it must have taken some pretty significant force - this was not just some accidental injury, as a byproduct of mishandling. Good luck - just yell out if you need anything.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 20:09
I have heard of this happening, but I can't remember where and it isn't someone I know that has done this, just vaguely sitting in the archives of my dusty brain! I just recall that they had to pay the agency a fee for them to release the maid. At the end of the day, it is going to depend on the agency she comes from as to how they will deal with the situation. If I were your friend, I would anonymously call the agency and put a hypothetical situation to them and see what they say (make sure she doesn't use the phone that is attached to their file). I also wouldn't specify when the visa is expiring, although they will have a group of maids expiring at the same time so it wouldnt be 'too' risky if they suss out the finishing date -given you don't want to jeapodise the maids current situation. If they are agreeable, and she is happy with the fee, she would just have to follow the usual visa process procedure to get her onboard and under their sponsorship. That is what I 'think' anyway... HTH
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 14:49
Cat puke ( most days) and husband puke ( when he has a blow out once in a blue moon!) I will do house calls in exchange for a cup of tea and a hobnob biscuit. edited by Hotpot on 09/02/2011 Cripes! Missed your edit! That's a deal! You can have your hobnobs, but I am happy to bake cupcakes and scones though, and have a nespresso if you prefer coffee...
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 14:22
I wasn't a huge fan of this one either, I didn't 'not' like, I just wouldn't be compelled to recommend it to someone else. I found the Mum's behaviour really frustrating after a while, and had to continually remind myself she was a child herself. Not wanting to spoil it for anyone who hasn't read it, I will keep this vague, but when you get to about 3/4 of the way through, I felt it kind of lost itself with the integration bit ... Having said all of that, I was on holiday, and very sick with a gastro bug, so my mood could have impacted my impressions of the book!
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 13:59
What do do when your maid get's to comfy was the thread that got me into EW (sorry Seasurf)... so that would have to be the 'standout' thread of 2010 for me on the main forum. On the BB&T forum, spongemonkey started a great thread on things you wish you knew before you had children - some lovely thoughts on that one! ahhhhh posted the link.. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=122260&Page=0
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 13:54
I loved sleeping on my back as well, and did it quite a way through my pregnancy, funny thing is now, I don't like it very much - so strange! Anyway, I remembered there was another thread on this a while ago, so thought it might be helpful... http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=123888
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 13:30
I don't have any advice on how to deal with it. But just wanted to say I suffer from migraines that give me varying degrees of visual disturbances, that come on and go away like you describe, so it 'could' be something like that also - obviously they aren't great, but also probably not as bad as other options possibly going on in your head. Sounds like you are doing the right thing, and have a compliant patient which is unusual! Good luck! <em>edited by TanyaR on 09/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 13:17
Clearing up puke that is not mine. nice. Is that just in-house, or do you travel? ;) Ha! I am hoping she does housecalls the next time a gastro bugs hits the decks here...
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 12:52
We have pajero, I really like it. Our other car is a volvo, and I actually find the Pajero more comfy and I feel safer because it is higher off the ground and bigger. Completely endorse the sentiments of the posters below around it not being the best acceleration, but it isn't that much of an issue. If you do have young children/babies, a couple of other considerations may be: They do not have isofix's in them, well, they didn't last year when I asked, and they had no idea if this would change in the near future. The isofix is to firmly attach your child's carseat to the car - it is increases the carseats effectiveness in the event of an accident. Having said that the pajero is able to fit does fit a 2nd stage rear facing carseat which a lot of other cars/4wd's cannot. HTH
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 12:04
Thanks LovingIt and Icedqueen, I really appreciate the responses. I have checked and she is not flying from Manila direct, so that is good news, and she is under strict instructions what to say, and what not to say. Good news is that she has an ID from the company - so that is going to help as well. Now, we just cross our fingers and wait, and change her visa when she gets here! Thanks again. <em>edited by TanyaR on 09/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 22:30
Thank you HereWeGo, Excellent idea! <em>edited by TanyaR on 08/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 22:08
haha Plumie - we are sounding rather similar, I am a massive shoe addict too - I got 2 x Louboutins for a pressie after DS was born .. love them - although I have barely worn them as I am not working yet, but I love to take them out and admire them every now and then... it is a bit of a joke with my friends as they are inside shoes as you can't replace the patent red leather soles once they are scuffed on hard surfaces... hehehe
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 22:00
Your post is highly confusing.....one minute the maid is away...the next she is here. POLO office interaction is only for her leaving the country in order to allow her re-enter DXB. Maids CANNOT get a 3 year visa.......so she SHOULD have problems coming back in...... Thanks Piggle - trust me, I know the situation is confusing, which is why I am asking advice from anyone that knows more contractually about this situation than I do. I have tried to make my post as clear as possible, but because of its complex nature, it is bound to be a little difficult to understand. Just to cover off your points: I have just re-read my post and I am sure I did not said she is here at all, she is away (and going to try and come back later this week). I do know how the POLO office works, and I also know, that she SHOULD NOT have a 3 year visa - but the fact is, she does (I have a scanned copy to prove it). Clearly it is the wrong visa type, but because of that, it carries different rules for her to re-enter the UAE (I am assuming) which is where my question comes from. She is under the wrong visa type, but, is she going to be stopped because of this, or will they take that visa at face value and wave her through. I am guessing it depends on who she gets on the day personally, but want to see if anyone does happen to know of any similar instances, although I am guessing these are rather unique circumstances given the gravity of the processing error in the first place... <em>edited by TanyaR on 08/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 18:02
*stuffs hands under my butt to prevent myself from typing lies telling you 'it will all be okay....'* :( Okay.. joking aside.. DS is one year, my feet grew significantly - I was a 39-40 am now a 41-42 .. this has not changed. However, the puffiness in your feet and hands will go down (well mine did), so your rings will go back on... I put on 29kgs - so everything was, really, really puffy (hehehe) but I did lose the weight quite quickly, but I really didn't notice my feet getting comfy again until he was about 6-8 months old. Now, I have had this discussion before, and have heard horror stories that your feet get bigger still with each subsequent pregnancy. Seriously?!?!?! Shops don't stock my size as it is, if I have anymore pregnancies I shall be shoeless from that point on - apart from Manolo blahnik who make to order (teehee) like those peices of beauty would look any good on flippers my size anyway :( HTWTD (hope that wasn't to depressing... my own little new acronym) <em>edited by TanyaR on 08/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 14:24
Congratulations on your new job! That is incredibly exciting! I am so sorry you have been through this. Unfortunately, these bad situations are more common than people realise, so know that you are not alone in what you have dealt with. Just remember, the actions of your previous boss and collegue, and their behaviour towards you, are NOT your responsibility or your fault. You cannot control other people, however, you have obviously taken control by leaving the environment yourself, so well done! Some people do need counselling to get over bad experiences, so if you are really struggling, you may want to consider that - I know that may seem extreme, but sometimes it is appropriate - depending on the level bullying and how long it continued for. If however, you have only relatively recently left this employment, time, a new professional working environment, and some good experiences once you are actually working there will do you the world of good! This may sound a little odd.. but how about writing a letter (that you don't send) to your ex boss and collegue, giving some example of what they did how it made you feel. Seriously sometimes just writing things out, getting them off your chest can really be helpful. You can either keep the letter or burn it... Then you need to RELAX for the next few days, take advantage of the next few days you have off - while you were looking for a job, that is stressful because you don't know when you will next start.. now you have a start date .. you are effectively on 'holiday' so use the time like you are. Perhaps a short break somewhere, nice walks, perhaps buy yourself something new to wear on your first day - it doesn't have to cost a lot of money, just something that makes you happy, and symbolises a bit of a new start. It is natural to be nervous before you start a new role - but you will be fine. Look forward to a fresh start of working in a new happier environment. Remember, your new boss has chosen YOU from many others to work for them, in a tough market. Clearly you have the skills and experience to do the job, and obviously they 'like' you as well - otherwise you wouldn't have got it. Good luck!
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 11:47
yep it's that one..poor hubby :) i know what you mean...the book has a writing style that seduces you and they start off with coffee and soda and slowly eliminate and destroy your enjoyment of anything you love. one thing i did find amazing though was the info about the FDA in america and how the industry is so corrupt and geared towards bad lifestyle choices. i think it is worth the read...just need to keep it all in perspective - not that i can talk now though...trying desperately to lose the baby weight and it feels impossible boo :( Hehehe - he swears he hadn't read any of it before he gave it to me... I had actuallly forgotten about the heavy FDA element tbh (it has been well over a year and half now - and clearly I had baby brain) - that was actually interesting. I do confess, because I found the style of writing so offputting after a while, and I had the memory of a goldfish at the time, I only made it about half way through... I seriously love food far too much to obstain from any food groups 100% - I even have a gluten intolerance, yet still have that every now and then (so bad!) and apart from during pregnancy manage to keep in a healthy weightrange, yet still 'indulging' regulary.. as you say, you need to keep it all in perspective...
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 11:24
Is that the 'bun in the oven' one? Or is there another one for just being a regular skinny b***h? Seriously, if there is, and it is even only half as restrictive as the pregnancy one, I would flag it. My husband made the mistake of getting me this book when I was pregnant - Right Prince Charming he is, nothing to do with the fact I put on 29 kgs :) .. it just really annoyed me (nothing to do with hormones raging around my body honestly! hehehe). Initially I found the way it was written quite amusing, then once I realised how excessively restricted the diet was, and how bad they made you feel for even considering putting butter on your toast, or even having the toast itself, I realised this book was not for me! Far more constructive and balanced dietary books to read that have a far better attitude/perspective on food than this one in my opinion.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 19:47
Just not M&S cheesecake ... hehehe Still got one in the freezer :D :) Actually, how did said cheesecake travel internationally??? Was it breaky in the end? <em>edited by TanyaR on 07/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 19:37
i had no idea you could refreeze meat that had already been frozen, defrosted and cooked. Thie may change my life................................ :) Just not M&S cheesecake ... hehehe
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 00:30
woo hoo!! I am so, so pleased. I know I haven't posted before now, but I have been regularly checking (I think I am about 300 of the 4600 hits) to see the updates... Make sure you give Millie a good telling off from all of us, and the some extra big cuddles... Yay, I am really, really chuffed at this happy ending for you.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 17:58
Also if it is just the bottoms of tops, and this is where you hang them from on your line, it could be the pegs you are using to hang them up...
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 17:19
Your washing machine could be a little hard on your clothes as well, perhaps try a delicate cycle ...
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 11:07
I freeze all of DS's meals in glad branded ziplock bags - I use these instead of containers because they save on wasted room in the freezer. We BLW so most of his food is cooked fresh, but mac cheese, lasagne, risotto, stews, soups, cheese sauces for over veges etc I freeze in single meal portions...
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 10:56
Thanks CT! We won the International Rugby 7's yesterday in Wellington too - woo hooo!!! Go NZ!
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 22:10
That is great - I had a few of those pairs of jeans when I was pregnant! Hmm I just have to say though, I did have a little giggle, (and I am not trying to start something here) but a size 30 is by no stretch of the imagination a large size - you are talking a size 10-12 (depending on where you are from).... I love the sales for maternity stuff though, nothing annoys me more than paying full price for something you will only wear for a few months! <em>edited by TanyaR on 05/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 20:42
I have places I got for certain things. So in my opinion.... Park and Shop have the best fresh baked bread, and steaks Waitrose have the best fruit/vege, dairy product, beef mince, pork product, chicken breasts (big ones that haven't been pre-frozen, so you can freeze for use later) I do go to spinney's occassionally, but I prefer these two ...
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 16:53
Good didn't want to have the wrong end of the stick! I could never find any here either - DH and I shopped around for ages, and tried many, many different shops. I ended up buying some in London. I have an unopened box of boots sterialised sealable bags (40 of them) if you would like them - I brought them in preparation for storing all my excess milk given I was exclusively expressing, but unfortunately, was not blessed with a very good milk supply, so just managed to keep up with demand and never froze any :( Anyway, you are welcome to them if you would like...
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 13:01
Do you mean the breastmilk storage bags??
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 13:35
Would love to get some advice TanyaR. Can we take this discussion off EW. Do let me know your email add. THanks edited by kcinthecity on 31/01/2011 No problems. <em>edited by TanyaR on 01/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 10:05
Lol. Thanks H.A.K. Funnily enough, he just called me after a particularly nasty spat where he told me I was allowing myself to be kicked around. He said... Do what makes you happy, I support you! kcinthecity - I wasn't sure why you were unhappy with work, but if it is based around personality issues, I am happy to give you a bit of a steer of some ways to deal with these situations - you don't actually have to 'throw your toys out of the cot' (iykwim) to get results sometimes. At least then you would know you had tried everything if you are not 100% on the decision to leave... offer is there if you would like to take me up on it.