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laurapaine2003@yahoo.com

Teething... Is going to be what finally ends me. I feel myself breaking. Running on such little sleep while trying to work full time and do 10 million other things... I just don't understand how we are supposed to live like this. It's never ending, just when one tooth finally pops out another starts its descent. I just don't even know what to think anymore, my LO lives off Motrin because of it, awful. Clearly Ferber won't work and would be cruel. So... I guess I just don't ever sleep and see if I survive? Someone please tell me they understand....

sunnyd619

I'm a sahm and I'm barely surviving most days. I don't know how you do it but I applaud you!

jwebbbber45678

Ugh, I don't even know if my baby is teething but his sleep is horrible. It's always been bad. We had a few weeks here and there in the past when he only woke up twice a night. Which most people would consider horrible but is actually good for my baby. Now it's every two hours again. The other night he was just up for two hours straight crying. My husband and I are both losing our minds. I'm lucky to be on summer break right now, but I'm sad because I had all these big plans for us like parks, beaches, museums. But most days I'm just laying on the couch with killer headaches while the baby plays on his own or watches TV. It makes me feel like a terrible mother but I seriously feel like I'm dying from lack of sleep. I get pretty depressed and my husband is just cranky. So no advice, just know you're not alone. 

dmbfan46835

sunnyd619 said:

I'm a sahm and I'm barely surviving most days. I don't know how you do it but I applaud you!

I work full time and wonder how the f you SAHMs do it! I couldn't. NO WAY. It's way easier to occupy a room of grown ups than my DS! Lol

with that said, teething is an m effer. Some kids are just awful teethers, DS included. Doc said weeks ago that he has 5 ready to pop thru I addition to the 4 he has and that's why he's so cranky but they still haven't broken thru. It is truly torture!  We started ferber for his MOTN wakes. He's now thru the night most nights again but it took a good week and a half.  I still have to hold and feed him to sleep and that's still a fight each night but at least he will put himself back to sleep during the night. 

Nehouston

Me too. Taking LO to urgent care today to rule out an ear infection. Last night was pure hell for both of us. Finally fell asleep in my bed and nursed all night long. 

LoveLee85

I understand 100%! I stay at home with my LO. Idk how you do it!! I would have been fired for sleep walking already, I'm sure. Or fired for not showing up because I seem to NEVER know what day it is. Hats off to you. Both top teeth broke through at the same time. It's been tough. My DH works nonstop and it's just baby and me 24/7. So tough that I honestly don't think I can sign up for this again! It's a miracle people ever have more than one baby. I really want to work with my degrees and I know it's not possible if I have another. I'm in my early 30's and haven't even started my career!!!!! Annoying. I can't handle work and baby. No way. 

chaser61

I am still awake every two hours at night and work full time. I agree with the other working moms too, I don't know how SAHM do it!! I stare off at work for ten minutes at work just to catch my breath and there is no time for that when with LO all day! A room full of adults are easier. Some days I feel like I am barely holding on.  I just keep going, another minute, another hour, when is bedtime?! Hang in, they will get through this stage eventually.

kmcshane0211

This whole thread is so so SO validating. I have no idea how to go on many days of the week. My husband and I have been fighting so badly these last few weeks. I noticed its bc I feel bitter that he gets to leave the house and get a break. I often feel so overwhelmed by sleep deprivation. I often have no energy to do the things I want to do with baby girl...parks, splash pad, go on walks, museum! I feel so gloom and SLEEPY so many days of the week. 

When. Will. This. End?!??

Bellarose212

It's so funny you said that about being bitter toward your husband @kmcshane0211! I feel the same way. And I'm pretty sure my husband is bitter toward me because I'm not the one going to work everyday and he's resentful that he doesn't get to spend quality time with the baby. We fight all. The. Time. Teething is brutal. I saw a little girl at the park with an amber teething necklace and asked her mom if it worked. She said she swears by it. She said that her daughter has never had any symptoms of teething. I'm so desperate for anything to work that I figured might as well try it! So I went home and ordered it on Amazon. Fingers crossed!!!

dmbfan46835

@Bellarose212 DS has worn an amber teething necklace for MONTHS. He's still a terrible teether. But I won't take it off in case it helps even the slightest. I hope it works for you but I'm not convinced it's helped us. 

cmommy13

I am SO sorry. This has also been my life. My son is 10 months old and has EIGHT teeth! It does get easier and it will get better. I try to distract him during the day and so motrin at night or just comfort nurse. I applaud you. You will sleep again, things will get better. You're doing the best you can and that's a lot. Give yourself credit and make sure you get some you time even if it's just 15 minutes in a shower.