Stupid f*%^cking teeth!

Mustang Sally

He is barely sleeping anymore, won't eat anything, and I can only assume it has to do with the FIVE teeth that poked through in the last day.  That's right - 2 molars and 3 canines.  And another molar and another canine are RIGHT there but haven't broken the gum yet.  

So not only is he cranky, but he's only sleeping 9.5-10 hours at night and today he napped less than 2 hours total, so he's exhausted.  I'm exhausted.  At least when all these teeth are through that should be that...

When do they get the next set of molars??? 

Stacyc625

that is rough.

since you are a sahm- i would suggest a lot of cuddle time- down time. where you both can relax and just try to comfort him as best as you can. as much as he will allow it. if any.

frozen fruit helps. i put gisele's grapes in the freezer for 15 min before giving them to her with she is teething. do the same with watermelon. helps.

wow- five teeth. that is ALOT! a least you are on the way to not having to worry about it much longer. 20 teeth is a full set. he is 25% there just in one day... !!! (sorry i am an accountant!)  hang in there

babybird7

Sorry about the teething.  That really sucks.  Poor little guy.  I had to LOL though because the sleep that you described is what my DD always gets.  I thought that was pretty good.

jess1976

UGH - I can feel your pain. Teething is absolutely horrible. I agree with PP - lots of cuddle time will hopefully help. Sometimes my son likes to chew on  a toothbrush - must make his gums feel good.

 As for the next set of molars - I think it varies by child when they come in, but I know that my DS is just starting to work on his 2 year molars... I can hardly wait - whooppeee!

Mustang Sally

babybird7:

Sorry about the teething.  That really sucks.  Poor little guy.  I had to LOL though because the sleep that you described is what my DD always gets.  I thought that was pretty good.

 You know what, I think he recently went through a growth spurt because he was sleeping so well for a couple of weeks there...but you're right, 10 hours at night and 2 hours of napping is probably more normal for him.  I was just spoiled with 12 hour nights and 3 hour naps recently!  I wanted it to continue!

And yes, we've been doing a lot of cuddle time...in front of Sesame Street I'm afraid, but hey, it keeps him calm. 

StylishMom

babybird7:

Sorry about the teething.  That really sucks.  Poor little guy.  I had to LOL though because the sleep that you described is what my DD always gets.  I thought that was pretty good.

 I LOL too...only b/c my DD is getting 3 teeth right now..and talk about not sleeping. Try only about 6 hrs at night and then her naps are only when i'm holding her. Which is a pain...I cant get anything done nor sleep myself!

I've tried everything...nothing is quite good enough to relieve her pain.