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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 10:39
oh great! thanks so much Ladies. Merry Christmas!
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 09:36
My boys are obsessed with the Wiggles and both want ukulele's for Christmas. I thought I had ordered them weeks ago on Amazon but it turns out they were not in stock and they have not been shipped! doh! Ideally I wanted a blue one and a red one - but at this late stage, I will take what I can get!!! Anyone seen them around? TIA:)
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Latest post on 13 December 2011 - 10:10
My sister fell pregnant even though she didn't get the smiley face at all that month.
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Latest post on 12 December 2011 - 10:32
Thank you Tallybalt. I just went to delete my post because I spelt Jumeira wrong and I couldn't change it! Thank you, that clears things up:)
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Latest post on 10 December 2011 - 12:39
I had an emergency c-section with DS1 (after being induced and epidural etc) as well. With DS2 I opted for a c-section again. I could have gone for a VBAC but I decided that I wanted to preserve my energy for after the birth, and I did not want to risk starting natural labour and then having a c-section at the end anyway as last time it was utterly exhausting. My recovery from the second (and third c-sections) were far better than the first. I took arnica a month before and after which I think helped. Good luck with your decision. I am sure you will hear several positive vbac stories too - but I was pleased with the road I went down.
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 13:41
DS turned 3 in June and I can still get him to nap during the day. I give him "quiet time treats" like a milo or a small bit of chocolate and send him on his way. I do curb the nap to about an hour though otherwise I can't get him down in the evenings.
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 12:52
Life is Beautiful Casablanca Casino
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 18:48
My Ob just recently suggested the marina coil. I would be interested to hear of positive and negative experiences on this one.
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 18:45
Thank you Rabiaah, much appreciated :)
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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 19:27
I have one but actually wish I didn't. I should have opted for a blackberry :( I don't use any of the applications and find the screen sensitive (I am always accidently calling people etc).
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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 14:26
Congratulations on your news Ladies!!!! I am scheduled for a c-section in 8 days time to bring my twins into the world!!!! As with guiness, I am with Dr Elsa at City Hospital. She is totally amazing and inspires confidence. I feel like I am in really good hands. I had DS2 at Al Wasl but we would not have been fully covered for NICU if I had have gone back to Al Wasl whereas City Hospital is a "net work provider" with my insurance company. I didn't bother registering with Al Wasl either, it is not as cheap as it use to be (to register you would need to fork out over 7000) and I believe that City is now equally equipped to handle the premmies. I was worried about premature birth as well but currently I am 36 weeks, so holding up well. Like Guiness, this has been one of my smoothest pregnancies, apart from the sickness in the first trimester.
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 19:06
I have seen them at the Organic Foods and Cafe Shop (at Dubai Mall or The Greens). They were in the frozen fruit section.
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 15:04
Bumping this for more answers....just curious;)
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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 19:10
Thanks Ladies, think I will have to go and see it on the weekend now :)
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 20:45
Pixie, I believe Dr Elsa does a very good c-section (I hope so as I have one scheduled in 2 weeks!). Freckly, that sounds like a good idea. If you are on her books as a gyne patient then you should be able to get an apt when you are pregnant easily. Good luck!!!! - I will send you baby dust (I have lots and lots;) <em>edited by Tru Blu on 15/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 08:38
Has anyone checked out JustKidding in SZR? Haven't been there but looks interesting. It's good but super expensive :(
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Latest post on 11 November 2011 - 19:41
You could try Howdra. They have a good rep. Otherwise, search my posts about a month back and you will find the number - I asked the same question and got an answer. :)
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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 19:10
On another thread the Marriot Habtoor kept coming up. I googled it but not really sure what hotel this is, the Habtoor Grand Resort perhaps?
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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 17:19
I am with Dr Elsa at City. I am due to deliver twins there in a few weeks time. As with Shellly, I am very happy with her - but as stated below, you may have trouble getting an apt. I couldn't get one until I was 20+ weeks so I saw another Dr in the interim.
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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 17:14
Congratulations!!!!! Is it your first? When you have recovered and feel more up to it, please let us all know how you found your Dr and hospital. It is always good to hear up-to-date opinions as things are always changing. Enjoy your beautiful baby girl :)
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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 07:31
Personally I would prefer to wait until the 12 week mark but they don't seem to encourage that here. In Aus, it is 12 weeks.
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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 19:20
Yes, clean it clean it.
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Latest post on 06 November 2011 - 08:31
Thank you Carmelle.
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 17:18
Totally normal (well, for both of mine it was anyway). Babies that are exclusively breastfed sometimes do this. One of mine went over a week!!!! I did go to the Paediatrician with DS1 and he was not worried about it at all. <em>edited by Tru Blu on 03/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 07:34
Not sure, I would certainly think so. You could give them a quick bell on 800 THE CITY in case nobody knows for sure.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 14:41
Great to hear your birth story. I have twins arriving in the next month and Dr Elsa is my Ob too. :)
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 09:10
Can Filippina maids still come to UAE on a visit visa and find themselves jobs once here? edited by Sugarbeach on 31/10/2011 No. In the last 6 months or so it has become much harder.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 07:28
Just opt for "local cover" which will cover you and your family in the GCC. The price goes up dramatically for "regional cover". Try Daman maybe?
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 08:55
She is cheeky. You have already been very generous and she is pushing you further, you can see that.
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 08:49
For my first pregnancy in Australia, the Ob did not want to see me until the 12 week mark. I think your Dr asking you in every week is excessive, unless of course there is a problem that needs to be closely monitored.
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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 08:42
Anyone else???:)
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 11:46
Thank you for the feedback yummybrummy.
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 09:15
I refused the vaccinations and was actually given a very hard time about it. I delivered at Al Wasl which is the local government hospital. The medical staff kept writing "MOTHER REFUSING VACCINATIONS" over all of my papers. Totally weird. I am pretty sure that Greenish was given a hard time for refusing the vaccinations at Al Wasl as well.
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 07:34
just bumping
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 19:40
Ikea highchair is the best for sure. I have tried others but the Ikea one is simple and easy to clean.
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 19:21
My maid renewed her passport here last year and it took about 2 to 3 days at the Consulate. tel: 043516868 True but I am not sure they will let her leave Ethiopia with the expiry date looming. Also, they may be reluctant to accept her on this end..... not sure.
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 15:11
If you have just obtained the entry permit then she has 60 days to enter the country (then 60 days on the visit visa). It will take her approximately 3 weeks to obtain a new passport in Ethiopia.
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 19:26
Eric Carle books are always a winner at that age. Also, check out Anthony Browne "Things I like". Both my LO's loved it around that age.
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 13:00
Just wondering if any one has used this agency? I would appreciate any positive or negative feedback. TIA:)
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 15:10
My good friend had it at egg transfer. I think she even had the acupuncturist come to the fertility clinic.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 14:12
i haven't used them for a party but i order from them regularly and they are always brilliant! my favourite food. Ditto. We have just moved to Umm Suqeim and DH and I get home delivery from them every Thursday night. Delish :)
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 13:47
had to log back in to post this.... so it's a definite AYE from me!
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 11:29
Hi Cakes. I totally understand how you feel. I have two LO's already and am currently pregnant with twins. I am past the first trimester now but every single day I felt like I was suffering from a really bad hangover. My cells felt tired (if that makes sense). I have never felt a "tiredness" like it. Unfotunately there is nothing you can do really. Just try and get as much rest as possible, there is lots and lots going on inside of you at the moment! Also, know that it will pass, hopefully by about week 13/14/15 you will start to feel much better and have more energy. I am 31 weeks pregnant and feel heaps better than I did at 7 weeks. Good luck
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Latest post on 14 October 2011 - 12:14
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 19:18
bumpity bump :)
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 08:36
The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood. And loving it!!!!!!
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 14:00
Thanks Ladies, I will check it out
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:37
sorry to disappoint but it's definitely not suitable, not even for 5 yr olds i would think! I wasted AED520 yesterday to stay all of 5 mins in the show - its a weird kind of avant guarde interpretation.....not fun at all. My friend who stayed a bit longer but still left before the end said there were none of the songs you would expect, and at one point they even had a knife out to slit the tiger's throat. Weird weird, so so disappointing esp as both DH and I left work early to take kids there who were super excited expecting to march with the elephants and sing along to all the songs! Thanks for posting JulesLC. Sorry about your wasted $$$$
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 09:46
oh, how exciting!!!! My little man is 3 years and 4 months. He LOVES the book and the movie. I would also like to know if it is suitable
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 14:01
Hi Trigg Beach, just wondering if your username is about Trigg Beach in Perth? I am from Hillarys:)
 
 
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