Teething

~ Clarissa

Klara is teething. Or at least I think she is. That’s the only explanation I’ve found, although I’m yet to see any teeth. But I haven’t slept much last night and the night before, and I feel like my legs are wobbly and my head is filled with sand. 

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  1. Parenting Update

    Sometimes I feel like a character in a Kurt Vonnegut novel trying to communicate with an alien life form.

    You are aware that the symptoms manifest before the teeth become visible, aren’t you?

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    1. I know but they’ve been manifesting for two days and there’s still no teeth. And now I’m not sure if it’s even teething. Maybe I’m wrong and it’s something else.

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      1. Stage 2: (6-8 months) During this stage, the first teeth emerge. The lower and upper front teeth, the incisors, begin to erupt around 6 months, but signs and symptoms of pain or discomfort may become evident before 6 months. Prior to eruption, the uneven edges of the teeth may push against the gums, and the baby will typically start chewing on toys, hands, or other solid objects. Putting pressure on the gums alleviates pain and provides a distraction for babies, so make sure to give them appropriate chew items to ease their discomfort.There will likely be an obvious increase in drool during this times period, so keeping a small bib on the baby can make it easier to keep his/her chin dry. This will help keep a rash from forming around the baby’s mouth and chin, which can add to the discomfort.

        http://www.kidsdentalonline.com/dental-topics/baby-dental-topics/stages-teething-helpful-hints/

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