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Latest post on 01 September 2011 - 10:59
Oh ladies it sounds like most of you are feeling the same, Bechamel the gilt never leaves us does it? And wise words also thank you, i will try and cheer up for my dhS sake as i think he is about to book me on the next flight out of here. dal Fry I just love the food and the supermarkets in the UK and just can't get exited about cooking here at all either. I bought tons of strawberries back home my girls just love them. Tallybalt I am looking forward to school starting and getting back into the routine. Sue62 hope you settle back in ok let us know x Der it is interesting that your friends haven't liked it here when they have come to stay, we have friends coming out in October so I am interested to see what they make of it all:)
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Latest post on 01 September 2011 - 00:10
Hello again kitty that is interesting, I had to make the decision the morning of my flight to come back (had the leave an older ds in the UK) I will see how I feel on the run up to christmas. The most I have learnt in all of this is how much I value my friends and family and the UK really is a lovely place to live most of the time.
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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 23:45
I think you are right, we need the routine back, just wish I could pick up my friends and family (well not all of them) And bring them here.
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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 22:53
Hi ladies, just wondered if any of you are struggling to settle back in after being away for the summer, I have returned after being in the UK for 8 weeks, had such a lovely time I am finding it hard coming back here, I know I will be okay in 3/4 weeks ( I hope) :)
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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 12:52
I had an elective section for my third as my first birth was a great experience bit of a shock as I was quite young but felt very happy afterwards, my second birth 10 years later was so quick (I know that sounds like most mothers idea of heaven) but I was so shocked afterwards in the way that it happened I had flashbacks and had trouble bonding with the baby so when I was due to give birth again 19 months later I went for the elective c section and for me it was a great experience even with a 19 month old very lively toddler to look after with no help I was still much happier and calmer after the section, I do agree you don't get the high of being able to hop off the bed straight after the birth feeling like the only woman on the planet to have given birth however that only lasted a matter of weeks and for me the mental effects of giving birth naturally went on for much longer, it is a very hard decision I am happy to chat more if you need to, best of luck, oh I would have a section again if I get lucky enough to have another x
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Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 08:10
Hi betti, I moved to Dubai last august (25th) with no school places for DD,s needed fs2 and year 2 I got offered places for both on September the 14th the day before school started, I found I was getting no where from the UK and once schools new I was here with my cheque book they were more interested :) best of luck!
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Latest post on 06 July 2011 - 08:42
Congrats! It has always taken around 4 days with me, it is really hard though but just stick with it as it does seem like you are starving them I can remember feeding every hour for 24 hours and still a starving baby, just hang on in there it will come in the next day or two
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 10:16
Ewwwwww I bought meet from spinnys when I opened it within date it smelt off and was turning green ment to take it back but never got around to it yuk!!!!!!
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 10:13
I read that waffles that it gets worse over 40 so dear DH has three years to install a sound proof snoring room like Tom criuise has I am not fussy it can be for either himself or me:) <em>edited by thompson1 on 05/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 10:02
Frenchy, I have had the worst night last night with my. DH snoring makes me not want to call him DH but something else, anyway we don't have a spare room at the mo as we have guests so I had to get in with the two DDs last night and it was awful, I always panic if we are going somewhere without a spare room as I don't hesitate to go into the spare bed, I am sure DH doesn't realise how bad it is and I am making it out to be worse than it is but it is awful and so loud and he would snore in any sleeping position, so no advise really other than to say you must get your sleep wherever you can and don't feel guilty,, your lucky if you can get him to go to the spare bed it is always me wondering around the house pillow under arm looking for somewhere to sleep in the middle of the night, I am so looking forward to three weeks in the UK with me and the children for some SLEEEP :)
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 09:20
Oh sorry my mistake, I was going to say that it can be done. I hope this law is passed asap, then as you say It will be a whole new campaign!
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 09:02
yes, great news as I saw a lady driver at a petrol station last week move a baby from her lap to front seat...2nd child was stood between 2front seats. On Gulf News a few people have said agree from safety point but we have 2 or 3 kids how do we get seats in....hum mm. Nicedaynat are you asking how you can fit in three car seats?
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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 22:13
Hi, could you email me please [email protected] many thanks
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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 21:01
Hi, They do read some Oxford tree reading but they also read lots of other books it is a real mix but lots of children like to start with the biff, chip, kipper it's a great start, my two DD,s are just coming to the end of FS2 and year 2 having started last September and they have had fantastic year and have loved every second! I can't really fault the school in anyway. :)
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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 15:05
I would mom of twins, my 7 year old DD is in a car seat with adult belt I would use a minimum of a booster seat we have a near miss nearly every time we are in the car so it is important to make them as safe as you can.;)
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 19:36
Is it for your DS? My DS arrives here in the morning, he will be 18 in September he will also be wanting some work if only to keep himself busy, where in Dubai are you? Just wondered if they could get together at some point? we are on the Palm.
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 12:15
For boy or girl?
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 09:16
Hi AD, oh just want to say all the very best to return and thank you for posting this as I cant wait to leave for the summer but not sure why I cant wait to leave if that makes sence, I was on my own in the UK for a year while my DH was here and it is not easy, (3 children) I arrived last August 25th but still settling in.:)
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 09:12
Thank you fairytale, think I will head over shortly and maybe do a walk on the treadmill, then lay on a sunbed to recover;)
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Latest post on 09 June 2011 - 19:12
So very true children are like pebbles they just go straight down with no noise, it happend to my DD when she was three we were on holiday and she was in one of those blow up boats with a cross seat section in the bottom she had jumped into it but missed the seat and fallen straight through it, there were so many people about but nobody saw her do it, it was only seconds that she was at the bottom of the pool but at the time it seemed like longer we were very lucky and my DH jumped in and she was fine. Both my DDs had swimming lessons after that.
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 20:52
Thank you so much! I will phone in the morning XX
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 16:36
We are on the Palm
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 16:21
Okay thank you, I think I will take her in the morning if she is no better anyone have any recommendations of good doctors?
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 08:19
We are from Chester :)
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 08:07
I know we will get one, I did hear a while ago that there was a question on how sterile the bottles were that they used, I do recycle the bottles but not sure how good that is here.
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 08:01
LOVE Marmite!!! Could never move to Denmark:)
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 07:56
Dont have a water cooler either but have Early bird deliver the 1.5ltr but going through up to 40 of those a week thought that was a lot
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 07:53
Okay thank you, my coffee is not tasting too good now:( <em>edited by thompson1 on 26/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 07:41
Okay just made coffee with boiled tap water it tastes the same, have been washing fruit in tap water so good point!
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 07:30
Even tea and coffee does it taste the same do you think?
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 07:29
Ah thats great thank you ok starting to feel very confident now:)
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 07:17
Thanks for your reply, I think we will start doing that as we are using a lot :)
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 07:30
Good morning! It sounds like a lovely job, we have had our maid for just over a month now and so far so good, she was new to Dubai and had never even been a housemaid but she is a hard worker and has no expectations or bad attitude, at first I was worried as she had no experience or reference (she is a mother) but after our first one (with experience and reference) didnt work out I was happy to try this, if you like I will ask her if she knows anybody, we live on the Palm so we have no public transport but I think it is better to be with a nice family over all, as for the room size some maids dont even have their own room and have to share with the child, as for the house being too big well they just sound work shy, I also have a friend in JI who has a maid so I will ask if her maid maybe has any friends looking for work also, dont worry you will find someone.
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 19:22
Hi Barbie doll, thank you I will, are both of your boys at school here?
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 09:09
Hi, we are in the shoreline apartments op milk and honey, is there much for them to do here? It would be great to get in touch when he arrives as he wont know anyone, many thanks!
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 11:13
Anyone?
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 12:39
Good Idea I think it is worth a try. Thank you!
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 12:27
Thanks ladies, I have built up customers from all over the world so that is why I thought I would sell form the uk ebay although I may give the uae Ebay a go would I have to regiter again do you know? Is there much call here for second hand girls clothes, all good quality, Jottum Catimini Oilily ect
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 11:22
Would not have thought so, how long can she sit for say watching a dvd or something? I want to take my 5 and 6 year ols do you know how I book the tickets? thank you:)
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 11:03
Banana Boat 50+ spray for kids is excellent but I hvan't been able to find any for a while. Have been using Nivea 50+ kids and it just isn't as good Hi, this was in lu lus yesterday:) they had a huge range
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 12:21
Hi, havent been but my friend with 4 small children has been to the sani hotels they have been twice excellent for babies children she says:)
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 21:16
Hi Tartiflette, would be great to meet up, do you know where you will be living yet?:) Initially we will be at the Sheraton on Sheikh Zayed Road (easy to get around from there by metro and taxi I think)... Need to do some house hunting on arrival! We are on the palm jumeria shoreline at the mo, my email is [email protected] so drop me an email if you would like to meet up when you have settled in:)
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 20:39
Thanks Sarah got your email will drop you a line to meet up:)
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 20:29
Hi Tartiflette, would be great to meet up, do you know where you will be living yet?:)
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 19:44
Hi, I have two daughters 5 and nearly 7, they break up from school on Thursday for two weeks and I would be happy to meet up for a play date, where are you living? :)
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 11:54
Just reading this Mulberry and I am sure we are married to the same man, friends used to be jelous but it is very stressfull for everyone including the kids :) the problem was better when we had a live in maid (she has gone now but thats a whole new thread) I find it best to let him get on with it some days are better than others, I take it he cleans even if it is clean?
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 07:23
Thank you, I can see the advantage of going through an agency but for me I have to see them face to face first.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 19:16
Hi, if anyone knows of a great live in maid please let me know. Thanks.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 18:43
Currybox, really nice, 044343043
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 07:54
Thank you everyone so much for all the help it has made me realise that I must go with my gut and she is going, I talked to my DH who like I said doesnt think its a massive problem and everyone deserves a second chance however every time I look at her I remember how she lied and I cant live like this. If I am not happy to leave her alone with the children even when they asleep what is the point, also we have o go back to our home country in a few weeks and leave her alone for a week and I was even worried about doing that. I hope farasha you have managed to find an honest person after that experience how awfull! I am sure there are many lovely helpers out there its just finding them. <em>edited by thompson1 on 10/02/2011</em>
 
 
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