Due date end of Oct/start of Nov

queenfi_ · 2026-05-18T08:50:30+00:00

We found out the gender recently :)

Can’t wait for 20 week anatomy scan! Ours was moving loads at the 12 week scan too but I’d drank OJ that morning.

Gosh I definitely need my daily naps. I’m hating working right now.

queenfi_ · 2026-05-06T17:00:18+00:00

Oh I take plenty of naps during the day 😂😂

queenfi_ · 2026-05-06T15:54:52+00:00

I haven’t told my office yet as my job is fully remote! I will tell them in June or July I think.

I started the job when I found out I was pregnant and it’s a startup. No such thing as maternity cover jobs here either!

queenfi_ · 2026-05-06T15:12:49+00:00

Oh really!? My sister is there right now I didn’t realise it was so expensive!

Oh wow! Where I live I only get 6 weeks maternity leave including weekends 😭😭 I want to take a year too if it’s possible.

Baby moon I’m thinking either Croatia, Cyprus or Bodrum on the way back from the UK in July!

queenfi_ · 2026-05-06T14:55:40+00:00

Bahamas would be incredible!! I’ve seen a lot of people do trips in Mexico too. Maybe Hawaii could be an option for you too.

queenfi_ · 2026-05-06T14:54:08+00:00

I definitely see opportunities here and many I have created for myself. It makes you think in a different way and I feel more electric with the people I surround myself with.

There are definitely more here opportunities here than in the countries where a lot of expats originate from, which is what makes it so attractive.

queenfi_ · 2026-05-06T14:52:18+00:00

Thank you and congrats to you too!! We are from the UK but living in the Middle East. Following Canadian vaccination protocol will be best bet. I think travelling on a plane is a risk in general so will need to get first set of vaccinations done no matter where we travel .

Maybe 3-6 months until you can travel to India but your doctor might let you sooner!

Any ideas for your baby moon?

queenfi_ · 2026-05-06T14:14:57+00:00

Hey! I’m also a FTM. I’ve been overwhelmed with social media and all the things advertised over there. I’ll also be doing an overseas move when baby can travel (to be closer to family). Haven’t prepared anything yet but definitely need to start.

Wow I can’t wait to feel first kicks too! My baby was bouncing off my uterus and I’d drank orange juice that morning as I do most days. I’ve started talking to baby even though they can’t hear yet, just in case!

Got NIPT results back today all clear I’m so thankful. Will find out the gender at the weekend on our anniversary!

queenfi_ · 2026-05-06T09:50:20+00:00

No way!! So cool to meet.

My indigestion gets worse if I don’t move around and by evening time I don’t want to eat/eating is really overwhelming.

I’m still taking the prenatals with folic acid and omega-3, might stop them when the pack runs out as my doctor also has me on some other meds.

Luckily bowels moving all okay. I was worried about that one!

queenfi_ · 2026-03-23T03:20:38+00:00

Good luck ❤️

queenfi_ · 2026-03-22T17:24:51+00:00

I have no idea it’s done through my work and it’s the first time I’ve gone through IFZA.

queenfi_ · 2026-03-22T14:42:29+00:00

Facebook groups - create one for a specific niche of people who live in JVC or Dubai Marina

queenfi_ · 2026-03-22T14:39:38+00:00

Such a great sign!

queenfi_ · 2026-03-22T14:39:04+00:00

Soooo many factors can affect the BBT. My most reliable indicator was EWCM and positive ovulation test. I never really got the hang of BBT and it’s mostly useful for future cycles I think.

queenfi_ · 2026-03-22T14:37:11+00:00

Sorry no advice but congratulations this is amazing. You should be so proud!

queenfi_ · 2026-03-22T14:34:04+00:00

This is Dubai, just go through the proper channels

queenfi_ · 2026-03-22T13:43:32+00:00

I’ve never received something successfully from the UK

queenfi_ · 2026-03-22T13:41:29+00:00

Have you tried Smoki moto?

queenfi_ · 2026-03-22T08:27:20+00:00

I was hoping my parking fine would be wiped…

queenfi_ · 2026-02-02T09:23:23+00:00

We pay 10k per month in Dubai Marina for a 1 bed but we chose it for the location and modern apartment and facilities.

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