My screensaver is rolling images of my boy in random order and it amazes me to see a picture of him like this:
Followed by a picture like this:
Where did this big boy come from and what happened to my baby???
Monday, June 8, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Teething stinks!
I swear Andrew has been teething since he was about 3 - 4 months old. He was a drool factory and would bite anything that came near his mouth with occasional, unexplained screams that seemed to come from no where.
Even though he's had some occasional rough moments, the past 5 days have been completely miserable for the poor boy and his teething has become much more intense. His drooling is unreal! Within 20 minutes of putting pajamas on, the entire top is soaked! His nose runs constantly and the wiping of said nose make him even fussier. Nothing makes him happy. He will sit in the exersaucer for 10 minutes, sit in his stroller for 10 minutes, play on the floor for 10 minutes, but nothing is a lasting solution. He has gone from biting and chewing things to full out gnawing on everything! When I can finally encourage him to sleep, he tosses and turns and is very restless.
He's had a few doses of Hyland's teething tablets. They may help some, but they aren't a complete solution either. Rescue Remedy seems to have helped him sleep a little better tonight.
This is one part of motherhood I don't think anyone can prepare you for. The helplessness of seeing your little one miserable and being at a complete loss for how to remedy the situation or explain to him what is going on is awful.
Even though he's had some occasional rough moments, the past 5 days have been completely miserable for the poor boy and his teething has become much more intense. His drooling is unreal! Within 20 minutes of putting pajamas on, the entire top is soaked! His nose runs constantly and the wiping of said nose make him even fussier. Nothing makes him happy. He will sit in the exersaucer for 10 minutes, sit in his stroller for 10 minutes, play on the floor for 10 minutes, but nothing is a lasting solution. He has gone from biting and chewing things to full out gnawing on everything! When I can finally encourage him to sleep, he tosses and turns and is very restless.
He's had a few doses of Hyland's teething tablets. They may help some, but they aren't a complete solution either. Rescue Remedy seems to have helped him sleep a little better tonight.
This is one part of motherhood I don't think anyone can prepare you for. The helplessness of seeing your little one miserable and being at a complete loss for how to remedy the situation or explain to him what is going on is awful.
Any teething tricks or advice would be much appreciated. Although our beloved RR seems to be helping him sleep tonight and even though it is an herbal supplement, I don't want to over medicate him with that and build up an immunity to RR.
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