Teething is a Cruel Beast

by Zoey @ Good Googs on December 9, 2009

Teething, but smiling

This is one of the bright sparks in a horrible few days of teething.

Teething really knocks her about. She’s not one of those kids that will be a bit grumpy in the afternoon and wake up with a tooth poking through.

And so (of course) it was on the night that we were staying in a hotel and I didn’t get back until 11:30pm after last minute wedding preparations, she woke up with teething pain. Fist in mouth, balling her eyes out. I tried everything – lying down with her, walking her around in the hotel room, having a shower with her, walking around the hotel and eventually taking her into the car and letting the engine run. Three hours later, she finally was able to get to sleep.

She’s still exhausted from it and the eczema on her cheek is still irritated from the tears. She’s been back to having two – three bottles a day and was only placated this evening after I smothered her gums in bonjela. Whatever it takes is my attitude to teething.

I get through the teething by focussing on the other things that break your heart in a good way like me driving away from the supermarket today and she says:

“Mumm-eee”

Me: Yes?

Her: Mumm-eee

followed by peels of laughter

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  • http://ceaselesspraises.blogspot.com Carrie

    Awwww…I totally understand!!! My Z has never had a fever/diarrhea, any physical symptoms, but he is just grouchy – a complete emotional wreck, whenever he’s teething – it is ridiculous! Whenever he’s had a really tantrum-y week, I know to check for teeth coming through! He’s been working on his LAST TWO molars for a month now, and they’re only about 1/4 of the way in!
    .-= Carrie´s last blog ..Talking About…. =-.

    • http://goodgoog.com zoey @ goodgoog

      I know! It seems like some kids can have a tooth come through without them even noticing it! Not my sensitive creature ;o) Now that she’s nearly two I can’t wait until they’ve all finally come through. But at the moment complete devastation will follow if anyone even looks at her funny.
      .-= zoey @ goodgoog´s last blog ..My Best Friends’ Wedding =-.

  • http://www.unlikelymama.com Amber

    Aww she gets eczema too? I think that’s what is plaguing Alexa. Last week while her first tooth was breaking through her cheeks/chin got all red and hot. Now they’re crazy dry and peely. It seems to be clearing up, and lots of moisturizer/aquaphor is helping! How do you deal with it?
    .-= Amber´s last blog ..Chirstmas Cards =-.

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