My heart…. I feel like it’s being RIPPED from my chest. Or more like PULLED because it doesn’t really sting or anything. Wait, yes, IT STINGS! IT ACHES! IT RIPS! FROM MY CHEST!
Why?
Because my little rascal…. He’s been SCREAMING. All day. And, it’s not just any scream. When I was a kid at camp one year, I partook in a screaming contest — whoever screamed the loudest won. Of course, I won. I mean, of course. Anyway, the rascal’s scream today is even louder than my winning scream. His little face all red, baby blues all teary.
It’s awful, Gorgeouses.
Awful, awful, awful.
Poor little thing is teething. Of that I’m certain. The kid’s got his pudgy weeny fingers in his mouth ALL DAY LONG. The minute you try to remove them, like, to take off a onesie or something, all hell breaks loose. A scream to put to shame my winning scream.
This is all kind of new to me, Gorgeouses! The monkey never had to go through this. Her teeth just suddenly APPEARED one day. There was very little screaming involved….
I swear. I think I’m going to be sick. This crying is like a fist TWISTING in my GUT. My poor baby….
I gave him a dose of tempra because I COULDN’T TAKE IT ANY MORE. And, I think it’s soothed him for now…. But, I need a better strategy. I’ve got wet washcloths in the freezer, and I’m thinking I’ll go to the alternative drug store and score me some o’ this tomorrow….
He also has one o’ these, of course….
That would be Sophie the Giraffe. EVERY baby has one. At least every baby with a generous friend who’s willing to pay 20 some-odd dollars for her. The rascal could care less about Sophie, though. I put her on his lap, and…she just sits there…, untouched. Is it me? Or, is this giraffe toy really freaking uggers…? It’s popular as HECK, but freaking uggers.

He’s soooooooooooooo not into her. (I took this pic with my Pinkberry! Not bad, not bad!)
Now, he’s screaming again. I swear. It’s making me want to vomit. Seriously. This is the saddest scream I’ve ever heard. Poor thing’s in so much pain!

Help. Me.
‘Kay, so it’s 6:05pm right now. I’m going to get to bed EARLY because it’s going to be a long night. Lasagna dinner is already made (with rascal in sling the whole time and clinging to me ever so sweetly — PITY HIM).


(Also took these pics with my Pinkberry! S’aiight…!)
Seriously, Gorgeouses. I’m not equipped for this…. My heart. My achy breaky saddy waddy HEART!
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LD said, March 18th, 2008 at 5:17 am
My son went through the same thing. Apparently teething is harder on boys than on girls. I have no idea why. The only thing that worked for us was Hyland’s Teething Tablets (we got ours at Whole Foods and some other health stores) and they were amazing. My sister swears by them also.
Also, have you seen those yellow teething balls that look like dog toys? Doodle loved that also. Good luck.
Teething sucks.
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SciFi Dad said, March 18th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Let me know if you decide to go ahead with the Camilia. I’d love to know how it works for him. When my daughter was teething, we tried it, but it COMPLETELY knocked her out, and she was all loopy the next day (literally, like she was stoned or drunk). It freaked us out (obviously) so we never tried it again.
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Mom On The Run said, March 18th, 2008 at 6:11 am
awww poor baby! I’ve tried the Camilia it works fairly well, though I could be wrong ’cause I also gave her advil and tylenol that one bad night…
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Multi-tasking Mommy said, March 18th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Mmmm…can I come to your house for salad? That salad looks so yummy!!!!
I hope the Camilla works for him–it didn’t do anything for us really…but the frozen washclothes did for sure!!!
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Steph said, March 18th, 2008 at 7:06 am
Good luck! I have no words of wisdom unfortunately
shroom monkey said, March 18th, 2008 at 7:25 am
awwww the joys of teething…. lovely times… it will pass, ice, and things for him to chew and tylenol if it gets too bad…. you will survive…
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sam said, March 18th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Oh how awful and heartbreaking! Poor Rascal (and Mommy!!) I hope the camilla works, I’ve never tried it so I don’t know.
Does a bath soothe him a little?
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Dina said, March 18th, 2008 at 7:31 am
Poor Rascal! That totally sucks. He looks soooo adorable.
Good Luck
Ginny said, March 18th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Teething definitely bites the big one! Poor little rascal.
I hope you find something that helps.
And hey, can I come to your house for supper? It looks so darn tasty!
kgirl said, March 18th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Poor baby. Hopefully the Camilia does the trick. We swear by Hyland’s Teething Tablets (basically the same thing). They work, thank gawd, as Dove started teething last week and the nights, oy vey. They are rough.
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JavaChick said, March 18th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Poor little guy. Hope he’s feeling better soon.
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Don Mills Diva said, March 18th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Oh I feel terrible for you. My son’s crying just rips my heart too – hope the little guy gets some relief soon.
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Renee said, March 18th, 2008 at 10:26 am
We did the Oragel stuff with DD, but it seemed after those first teeth finally broke through after what 3 or 4 months!!! she wasn’t bothered by her other teeth…in fact her first molar popped through and I had no idea that it was coming. Teething stinks! We also had those blue triangle shaped teethers that are filled with water (I guess) and even though it says to just refrigerate them, I popped them in the freezer. She chewed happily and they were awesome for mouth injuries (my kid was always knocking her mouth around.)
Good luck!
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LAVENDULA said, March 18th, 2008 at 10:32 am
ohhh poor baby he looks so sad in that second pic…i know teething sucks….i hope you find something to soothe his aches and pains poor little guy…
Mel said, March 18th, 2008 at 10:34 am
ohhhh my heart is broken…
Redneck Mommy said, March 18th, 2008 at 11:10 am
I’ll use this post as a friendly public service announcement and try to remember to adopt a child who already has teeth.
Ouch.
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Julie said, March 18th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Oh, poor Rascal! Teething sucks. I feel your pain, my Katie is going through the same thing. She is 10 1/2 months old and only as one tooth that is about a 1/4 of the way through. She’s in so much pain. I also recommend the Hyland’s teething tablets, but I am sure they are pretty much the same as the Boirin’s. I found the tablets helped ahhhlot!
Julie said, March 18th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Oh, poor Rascal! Teething sucks. I feel your pain, my Katie is going through the same thing. She is 10 1/2 months old and only as one tooth that is about a 1/4 of the way through. She’s in so much pain. I also recommend the Hyland’s teething tablets, but I am sure they are pretty much the same as the Boirin’s. I found the tablets helped ahhhlot!
Maya said, March 18th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Ok, this is what you need to get for rascal- my friends swore by it:
sassy teething feeder (babies r us) you stick an ice cube in the net and they suck on it (it numbs the spot without having to worry about choking hazards. You can also put fruit in there when he feels better. I already bout 2, and my daughters are only 4 months old- i am so prepared!
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Maya said, March 18th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
I mean “bought”
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Rosebud & Papoosie Girl said, March 18th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
The Camilia worked wonders for us and I used Tempra as well for overnight.
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Ali said, March 18th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
um…i’m sorry…did you say something? i was distracts by those cheeks. those cheeks!!!!
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LoriD said, March 18th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
It’s so unfair that some babies have to suffer so much with teething. Oh Mother Nature, you kinda messed up on that one. Hope he’s feeling better soon.
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Kar said, March 18th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Umm…what is the purpose of that giraffe? Is it like a teething ring, but a giraffe. That picture of him with his blue hood on breaks my heart. So adorable.
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Lesley said, March 18th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Joey loved teething tabs – they’re homeopathic little tabs that instantly dissolve in your mouth…sigh…it was a joyous day when I discovered those at my local pharmacy
Alex had no problems with teething and his came in groups of 4.
Hope the Rascal finds comfort with the frozen washcloths…they’re a big mess but the peace and quiet is totally worth it.
Pinkberry pics are tres cool!
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Erika said, March 18th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Punkin liked this star teether that vibrates when you bite it. You can get them at Toys R Us, too. Other than that, I’m so sorry! =( It is no fun for anybody. I always knew because he got a little fever and runny nose and slept really badly. Maybe it gets better???
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Denguy said, March 18th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Ha! In that Pinkberry shot, he looks just you.
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amanda said, March 18th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I hope Hans’ teeth pop through soon! He looks darling in the pictures. And the lasagna, wow. It looks fabulous!
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Di said, March 18th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I don’t think you should have to cook. Get take-out until he’s 2.
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Teena in Toronto said, March 18th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Poor baby
What’s a Sophie? Is he supposed to chew on it to stop his gums from hurting (to produce saliva)? Can you tell I’m not a mom? Ha!
That salad looks delish!
Man, your pinkberry takes wicked pix!
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Chelle Y. said, March 18th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Poor, little guy! Toothaches hurt, LIKE CRAZY!
Oh, and that giraffe is ugly! Creepy, actually!
workout mommy said, March 18th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
we’re going thru that as well. I have forgotten what it feels like to sleep.
I hope your rascal feels better soon. (and I’ve never seen the giraffe, what is it?)
Jenn said, March 18th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Drugs, give him drugs. Advil, tylenol what ever works for him.
I hope this passes soon.
Jenn
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NEWMOM said, March 18th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Do you have one of those colourful teething rings with multiple rings intertwined (I honestly don’t know how to describe it!!)? Apparently that one was all the rage before Sophie. They sell it at all the boutique baby stores and probably at Toys R Us as well. My little guy likes that toy. I stick it in the freezer for a few minutes and then he gums away.