through Christ who strengthens me (Phl 4:13.) That's what I keep repeating to myself this week as we embark on the lovely phase of teething.
I thank the Lord each day that I did not have a colicky baby. I may have gone crazy! This has been a difficult week of teething. The torture of it is than I know it's nowhere near over! Not even one has popped up yet! Ugg! Bug wakes crying all night long. Some nights it's just a couple of times and by midnight he settles in for the night. A couple of nights though he's been up every couple of hours just crying! As soon as I go in he just wants to snuggle and be soothed. It breaks my heart! I've tried it all, by the way. Each night he has been getting a dose of acetaminophen (formally known as Tylenol but they can no longer be trusted with my son so we use Target brand now. Way cheaper as an added bonus!) Thankfully they just re-stocked the dye free stuff. Do you know how difficult it was to find dye free teething gel? I finally found some by Hylands. By day he gets gel, teething tabs if needed and chews on everything. By everything I mean everything! His fingers, my finger, cold washcloth, teething ring, connector loops, toys, his clothes, the mail (he tried that today, I had to stop that one!) He is still my happiest baby ever, even with his lack of napping. I think this week has been particularly difficult because OK9 really only was with us half a day. His first day off, he slept until noon then we had family time. He usually takes the most care of Bug on his days off, to make up for time lost. His 2nd day off he had training and then his 3rd he was called for OT-a huge blessing that we needed! So it's just been mom this week and this mom is tired!
This too shall pass though. While I did have a moment yesterday where I thought "If I just had a job then I wouldn't have to deal with this." I immediately regretted my thoughts and asked for forgiveness. Many do not get the blessing to be home with their child. He is hurting, it is not his fault and during this he needs/wants his momma and I want to be the one providing him comfort. So I just keep reminding myself of the title scripture and leaning on Jesus daily to fill me, morning, noon and night with love, patience, strength and everything else I need to get through this stage and savor each moment of it. Before I know it it will be gone.
Yep. Teething is the pits. We have to endure it, but I am so glad we do not have to go THROUGH it. I can only imagine it from their end. Hannah is also teething. She has two through, and many many more to go.
ReplyDeleteI am trying a new "remedy" and although I can't be 100% sure it seems to be working. It may all be in my head, but she's only had 2 teething tablets and one dose of tylenol (why don't you use regular Tylenol?) since she started teething at 4 months old. It is a amber teething necklace that I got from HazelAid.com
I do not let her sleep at night with it on, or nap with it if I'm not checking her regularily...but so far it seems to help.
Hmm..I've read about the amber necklace but have not ever "talked" to anyone who used one. I may look into it! I hate "drugging" him up but I have read and heard from Dr's the pain is incredible! I say no to Tykenol because of the recent recalls. We actually can't buy it here, it hasn't been on the shelves since May. Now seeing how much cheaper off brands are, it's my new favorite! Recall aside. My Ped said they are just as good. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeletehang in there pretty soon you'll see that cute little tooth pop out and forget all that came with it!
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