Day 272

So let’s talk about teething. 

Poor Wee Daftie is struggling with teeth three and four. I know I’ve mentioned that she isn’t an amazing sleeper before but when the teeth are on the move, my goodness everything goes out the window! Bless her. 

We’re definitely lucky that it’s really just the nights that was interrupted (bear with me here. It makes sense, honest) For about a week, I might get woken 3/4 times a night for a cuddle, a suckle and back to sleep but at least the daytimes aren’t bad. And her eating hasn’t been effected. I know it’s common for babies to be put off their food when they are ill or teething. So it’s a blessing to know that while other aspects of life go a bit haywire, at least I know she will she shove food into her face. 

There are a million things to help ease teething but the things that work for us are things like chilled melon to suck and chew on. Apples are good too as the chewing action can help soothe the gums as the teeth move about. We also have a couple of gels and teethy powder.

The worst thing about teething, in my opinion, is that because the pain comes and goes, it can be hard to know when to medicate. I don’t really relish in the thought of continually dosing Wee Daftie up with baby ibuprofen so it can be a case of soothing when the pain hits, rather than being a bit preemptive. Which I would rather. The planning, organised parts of me would absolutely prefer some notice! 

A Mammy can wish, right? 

The Apple Thief strikes again!