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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 11:02
When i went to the doc after a home pregnancy test i was sure she would do a blood test to make sure... but the staff just took a strip test like the one i did myself and that was that... home preg tests are pretty reliable even at in early days but still if you wont be satisfied with anything less than a blood test then i agree with mssassy, go the nearest Aster Clinic...
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 10:53
The two healthiest people (neurotically so re diet) i have ever known have both died, one to cancer and one to murder both before they were 45! Life's to short to worry about frigging teaspoons of sugar in a glass of orange juice. That's true, but one should worry if one becomes obese and a nuisance to oneself and others, as a result of indulging oneself too much...
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 10:00
Agree with Sakhifa..
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 08:49
Its extremely irritating how some people pull out the racist sympathy card at any given opportunity... even if to justify their own bad conduct... heartily wish you had taken her to the police, but dont worry if she goes on this way someone soon will... ;)
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Latest post on 12 December 2013 - 09:49
You are very brave jo91... cant imagine someone as young as you handling things you went through so well... May God keep you strong throughout life... never give up ... wish could help more but you are in my prayer.. !
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Latest post on 12 December 2013 - 09:43
I had a few hair loss phases in my life, the latest one in Dubai about a year ago. I found two things that work: 1) Regaine (there is one for women, too) - same type as Rogaine, see that it has 2% minoxydil in it and apply religiously every day. You might see hair falling down again once you stop using it though. Didn't happen to me but I only used it for a couple of months and once the hair stopped falling I stopped applying. 2) Someone on this forum recommended Phytophanere capsules. I think it was Beebers, God bless her. They worked wonders for me. For real! Didn't help nails much but I forgot all problems I had with my hair. It stopped falling, it got thicker, and it grows faster. And it happened really quick. I would totally recommend trying them out. Good luck! edited by The Russian on 12/12/2013 Hi Russian... did you have any adverse affects of these products.... I am always wary of using such products fearing it might have hormonal ramifications or something... especially the capsules.... sorry for being a bit crude but did hair anywhere else (besides the head) got thicker too when u took the tablets...??
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 09:06
Something that has helped me a lot in getting out of depression, besides prayers, is 'staying busy' in social work or community service... there is no peace like the one you experience when you are able to help others, make a difference in someone's life, i call it 'peace of giving' ... it makes you feel life and you both are worthwhile... 'after prayer, giving' is what feeds the soul ... that's something we lose focus of in our mundane existence... hope you come out of your depression... my prayers are with you...
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 08:42
On the way to Fujairah, after Dhaid there comes a Friday bazaar style open souk, it has fruits, veggies, plants and yes Persian and Afghani rugs ... the prices are negotiable... i dont remember seeing any cushions since i was not looking for them but there are definitely beautiful rugs of all sizes ... edited by twirl1 on 11/12/2013 Masafi Friday Market..... (it's daily thou) Oh!!... i did not know the name... yeah its daily thats for sure... !
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 08:15
On the way to Fujairah, after Dhaid there comes a Friday bazaar style open souk, it has fruits, veggies, plants and yes Persian and Afghani rugs ... the prices are negotiable... i dont remember seeing any cushions since i was not looking for them but there are definitely beautiful rugs of all sizes ... <em>edited by twirl1 on 11/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 08:07
Oh!!.. by the way ... my sis on someone's suggestion installed a filter in her shower... she was that freaked out when she moved here... however i don't see much difference in her condition than mine... however maybe she would have been in worse condition had she not.. who knows... after all the level of hair fall varies among people under given circumstances depending on their adaptability to the climate and water... so it might work for some of you...
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 08:03
hair fall is a common complain among expats in Dubai... my hair has really thinned out since i moved here and most of the women i know complain of the same problem... the common belief is its the water... God knows... however your case (janatks) seems to be a bit extreme and should be looked into definitely...
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 11:16
Not all can be just lucky to find a match without trying to look for one... if you really want to marry and have a family than give this guy a try Dxbnewbie ... better to know if he is the right guy or not than regrets later... ;)
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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 09:17
Everyone wants to make the most out of any opportunity available nowadays... even if they are not in any real need... nothing seems to be enough... its pathetic but true... !!
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Latest post on 07 October 2013 - 15:03
it seems the agency wants to sponsor only from the countries they mentioned ... :)
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 10:25
Me and my husband got our police certificate for good conduct made sometime back.. It went pretty smooth... As far as i remember they did not take fingerprints as they checked original Emirates ID (emirate ID is made with all the fingerprints taken) ... they ask you the reason (mine was for immigration) .. dont know if it matters what the reason is and hope your reason is good enough for them... :) ... we were in a hurry so we too picked up our certificate ourselves...
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 10:12
@ primus.9 ... a few days back some friends of friends visited from UK and they bought this voucher book Entertainer Dubai ... was the first time i heard of it... was really impressed... It is for 356/-AED ... and has 2 volumes thick books... mostly it is for dining but there is also a Sports, Pleasure ans Leisure section ... the deal is with each voucher you pay for one person and one person goes or eats free... and each place offers 3 to 6 vouchers... you can check it out online too i believe but just go through the book once and you would know if its worth your while (according to the nature of your crowd) ... i think its a great deal for people who have guests coming all year round as its valid for one year... hope it works for you
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 14:20
May God give him quick recovery and ease his and his parent's pain.. May God bless him with a meaningful life full of contentment!!
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 14:12
My mother in law is in her 60s ... she hardly ever used computer in her life... but when she came over this summer she learnt how to use iPad in a few days... she loved it and found it very easy to use... so my vote is for iPad too... :)
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 14:09
never miss the sales of Carters, Gymboree, Gap and Babyshop... !!
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 14:05
delivery charges are usually 5 dhs but since you picked it up yourself it makes no sense ... maybe you should talk to the management ...
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 21:23
Hi grittt1 I got registration renewal service done some time back by this company "i Car Registration"... they were pretty efficient and professional... you are in luck i kept the contact number it is 050-5146445... i was too lazy to do it go myself too.. :-) .. hope this helps...
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 13:29
Have you tried the home remedies like having a class of warm milk and brisk walk just before going to bed?? Praying or meditation also helps many people... since it elevates ones mind from numerous daily worries and irritants and focus on one thing, "the object of prayer or meditation' ... it would be better to find out the cause of sleeplessness before starting on any meds.. if it is psychological rather than biological then its better not to take any sleeping pills (besides numerous side affects, they are addictive)... cause usually teenagers sleep more than adults as they are growing up and its their physical need... so probably what would make a teenager sleepless after a long day would be un-relaxed or over-worried mind.. thats just a personal opinion of course.. hope you find a good solution for you child..
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 13:03
maybe you would feel better if you listen to hold on menu selections from the Dubai government and telecommunication call waiting services.. i recently had to deal with that for days and am tempted to call up RAK bank.. i m sure it would be music to my ears.. :-)
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 19:55
my sister says 'Seriously!!!' so often that her 4 year old has started saying it too.. but he obviously uses it where it does'nt even make sense.. its so funny n cute on him.. :-) Like Duhhh!! is what i find most irritating when at the receiving end of it...
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 19:41
hehe... found this post really entertaining... smile and u get wrinkles round the mouth... frown and u get wrinkle between the eyes... i think the Zombie look is the best.. the one sported by catwalk models nowadays... :-) on a serious note ... how bout meditation??... since it releases stress it should work against premature wrinkles and age lines...
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 20:46
Hi, i used to feed my baby just a few teaspoons of solids at 6 months to get her tummy and tongue used to the solid food.. someone gave me a a very useful advice, that when you start on solids give your baby the same food for at least 3 to 5 days to see whether he is allergic to it or not... this way you would know which food to avoid in future... also start with salty food rather than sweet, since babies tend to reject salty food later on if their sweet tooth is developed on the onset.. concentrate on nutritional food initially rather than tasty, cause this way he will develop a taste for boring nutritional food as well.. finally if possible dont give him any packaged baby food.. make his food urself...thats the best we can do for our babies.. My baby adapted to solids very fast... but i know thats not the case with every baby... so dont despair if your baby takes his time.. Happy feeding...
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Latest post on 18 September 2012 - 20:34
Hi gaijind, I think babies keep changing their nursing habits with time.. my baby also started getting up around 4 to 5 am to feed when she was almost one and then kept waking up many times.. now she will be 2 next month and its still the same... i just give up by 7am and let her sleep with me on our bed... i feed her in afternoon as well to put her to sleep.. Although it can become trying at times but i just could not bring myself to stop breastfeeding my baby earlier and completed the 2 year period.. i felt i owed it to my baby... now that i have to stop i feel sad.. as if i will lose a special bond with her that only we share...
 
 
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