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🇵🇰 Mum navigating life in Dubai 🇦🇪
Motherhood • Healing • Lifestyle
Real stories, little joys & Dubai finds 🤍
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Post‑pregnancy changed everything about her. But she kept showing up with whatever strength she had.

If you’re navigating postpartum aches, emotional shifts, identity changes, or marriage adjustment, you’re not alone. We’re learning together, one gentle step at a time.

Postpartum is not just exhaustion or lack of sleep. Sometimes the body is asking you to look deeper. I’ll be sharing more about this in the next few posts.

#postpartumjourney #postpartumhealth #postpartumrecovery #lifeafterpregnancy #motherhoodunfiltered taken in Dubai,UAE by @healingmomnotes

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17 days ago

One week off and my knee reminded my why I can’t stop training.

I didn’t understand the importance of gym until my knee issues changed everything for me.

Now I train to protect my joints, support my meniscus and keep myself going.

Strength is not about looking fit, it’s about staying functional for me.

Build your strength now, your future self will thank you.

#dubaimoms #postpartumhealing #workout #wellnessjourney #moveyourbody by @healingmomnotes

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11 days ago

Do you think the only issue after pregnancy is gaining weight?

I used to think so too.

Nobody warned me that postpartum could mean more than weight gain.

But my body experienced something completely different, did yours too?

I faced things I didn’t even know existed:
De Quervain’s tendinosis
Tennis elbow
Patellar tendinitis in my knee
Plantar fasciitis
Sacroiliitis (back inflammation)

The first time I heard these names, I didn’t even know the spellings.
And yet, they became part of my everyday life.

Some women experience one or two of these. Some experience all of them, like me. And some silently push through pain no one sees.
I wish someone had told me that postpartum isn’t just about “losing the baby weight.”

Women should be encouraged to focus on healing, strength, mobility, and their bodies, not just the number on the scale.

I’ve been dealing with this for four years now.

And I’ll share everything with you about my journey throughout, the doctors I visited, the diagnoses I received, the treatments I tried and the lessons I learned.

Let’s stop asking women when they’re going to “bounce back.” Let’s start supporting the ones who are simply trying to survive another day.

Some people understood me. Some didn’t. Some thought I was exaggerating. Some thought I was lying.

But the truth is: you never really know what someone is carrying behind their smile.

Trying to be the “perfect mom” while managing pain is something many women do quietly.

And they deserve support, not judgment. During this phase, I learned to walk away from people who were quicker to judge than support.

Send this to a mom who needs to hear this today. 🤍

#UAEMoms #DubaiMoms #UAEParenting #MotherhoodUAE #RaisingConfidentKids by @healingmomnotes

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22 days ago

My go-to 15-minute, no-foundation makeup look for school pickups, coffee runs, mall days, or just stepping out.

Serum @maybellinearabia
Sunblock @beautyofjoseon_official
Cc Cream @erborianme
Brows @anastasiabeverlyhills
Mascara @hudabeauty
Kajol @kikomilanoarabia
Concealer @tartecosmetics
Blush @hudabeauty
Highlighter @missskinfitbeauty
Powder @hudabeauty
Eye cream @sundayriley
Lip plump @toofacedlovesmiddleeast
Lip pencil @maccosmeticsmiddleeast
Lip mousse @hudabeauty
Hair @wowbeautymiddleeast

Are you a no-foundation girl or a full-glam girl? 👀💄

#DubaiMums #DubaiMomLife #EverydayMakeup #NoFoundationMakeup by @healingmomnotes

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5 hours ago

🥐 DUBAI FINDS | A deal worth sharing! 🇦🇪

Why did nobody tell me about this sooner?! 🤭

I recently discovered a bakery in Dubai that offers 50% OFF all takeaway items after 4 PM! 🥖🍞

Ever since, it’s become my go-to spot for sourdough and brioche!

We love making Eggs Benedict at home, and honestly, nothing beats good sourdough with buttery scrambled eggs for breakfast! 🍳🤍

And getting our favourite breads at half the price? Even better! 😂

📍 Bakerist, Dubai hills mall

Dubai mums and foodies, this one’s for you! 🤍

Save this for your next bakery run & share it with someone who loves a good Dubai deal!

Have you discovered any hidden food deals in Dubai? Share them in the comments! 👇

#DubaiFinds #DubaiDeals #DubaiMums #DubaiFoodies #dubailife by @healingmomnotes

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2 days ago

Sometimes she just needs to be seen.

So yes, hold the baby.
Kiss the baby.
Love the baby.

But don’t forget the woman who brought her into the world.
She deserves to be held, too. 🤍 by @healingmomnotes

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15 days ago

One day, I’ll look back at these little moments and wish I could live them all over again. 🥹🤍

The tiny adventures, the endless excitement, the little voice calling “Mama” a hundred times a day.
Motherhood is such a bittersweet journey. We spend so much time watching them grow, without realising how much we’ll miss the little versions of them.

To every mama, take the videos, make the memories, and enjoy the ordinary days. One day, they’ll be the ones we miss the most. 🤍

What’s one little thing about your child that you already know you’ll miss? by @healingmomnotes

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3 days ago

DUBAI MUMS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🇦🇪🤍

Still wondering where to take the kids this midterm break? I’ve found something worth sharing! 😍

📍 Inflatable Giant Park

For just AED 150, here’s what you get:

🎉 3 hours of inflatable fun

🍿 Popcorn

🥤 Slushy

🍔 A meal for your little one

☕ And a coffee for the parent (because we deserve a little treat too! 😂)

The best part? The kids get to burn off all that energy while we enjoy our coffee! ☕🤍

⏰ Hurry! This midterm break offer ends Thursday!

Save this for your next outing and share it with your Dubai mum friends before the deal ends!

Dubai mums, would you take your little ones here? 👇

Follow @healingmomnotes for more Dubai finds, motherhood moments & family-friendly places! 🤍

#DubaiFinds #DubaiMums #DubaiKids #DubaiWithKids #DubaiMomLife by @healingmomnotes

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3 days ago

A little older, a little wiser, and a lot more in love with the little things in life. 🤍✨

Learning to romanticize ordinary moments, laugh a little louder, worry a little less, and enjoy life without needing everything to be perfect.

Because somewhere between all the responsibilities, routines, and growing up, we sometimes forget that we’re allowed to simply enjoy being ourselves. 🌸

Here’s to making more memories, finding joy in unexpected places, and remembering that life is meant to be lived, not just managed. 🤍

Tell me, what’s one thing you’ve started appreciating more as you’ve gotten older? ✨ by @healingmomnotes

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4 days ago

I’m learning that not everything needs an explanation, not every misunderstanding needs to be corrected, and not every opinion deserves a response.

I’m no longer trying to make everyone understand my choices, my boundaries, or my journey. Some things are better left unexplained, and some situations are better left behind.

Life has taught me that protecting your peace isn’t selfish. Sometimes, it’s necessary. You can be a good person and still choose distance. You can love people and still protect your energy. You can outgrow things without hating them.

I’m choosing to focus on my healing, my family, my happiness, and the little things that make life feel lighter. I’m learning to let go of what I cannot control and give myself the same grace I so freely give to others.

Not everyone will understand the person you’re becoming, and that’s okay. You don’t have to be understood by everyone to be at peace with yourself.

Here’s to growing quietly, letting go gracefully, and choosing peace without guilt.

If you’re entering this season too, may you find the courage to choose yourself without feeling the need to explain why. 🤍

#HealingMomNotes #ChoosingPeace #ProtectYourPeace #HealingJourney #womenover30 by @healingmomnotes

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4 days ago

I came to Dubai crying, trying to adjust to a new country and a completely different system.

I didn’t know how to cook. I didn’t know how much I would have to figure out on my own. And there were times I was struggling with pain, with no family nearby to lean on.

Somewhere along the way, life got busy. I became more independent, learned things I never thought I could, and built a life I’m grateful for.

I love the safety, the multicultural environment, the respect I’ve experienced, and how accessible my faith feels here. And Ramadan? It really does hit differently. 🌙🤍

Dubai hasn’t just been a place I’ve lived. It’s been a place where I’ve grown.

If you’re living away from home, what’s one thing it has taught you? 🇦🇪

#adubaimoms #movingdubai #homeawayfromhome #postpartum #dubailife by @healingmomnotes

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5 days ago

A day off with your girl just hits different. 🤍✨ A much-needed little mom staycation to recharge, relax, and feel like yourself again.

All the mommies, go get your much-needed time off. You deserve it! 🥂💕

#anantaradubai #staycation #dubai #girls #dubaimoms taken in Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort by @healingmomnotes

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