Teething

Incase you aren't a "babies" person, you may not be aware that all babies are born without their teeth. They are big squishy gummy bears. Which is incredibly cute in those first few months when they start to smile with those wide, empty mouths- looking like big black joyful holes on their wee faces. It is delightful! 

What's not so delightful is when their teeth decide to sprout through those squishy little gums. The first tooth B got was a long and drawn out process involving sleepless nights & days, a lot of whinging, and enough dribble to drown a   small colony of pygmies. It was torture, not only for her but for Oli and I too. The poor thing was in agony & there really isn't a lot you can do about it but ride it out and hope the little white sucker pops through ASAP. 

I had high hopes that maybe the first tooth would be the worst and she would get used to them coming through......No such luck. Infact- the top two teeth which came through two months back were even worse. Urghhhhhhh. Somebody throw me a bone!!! Is what I was continuously thinking throughout that incredibly drawn out 6 weeks that it took for them to finally break the surface. I know I sound selfish, after all it's her that's going through the pain and simultaneously over tiring herself by not being able to sleep, but man it has really tested my patience. 

So now, another 2 little f*%kers have decided to make their grand entrance as of a few days ago. And so the cycle continues.... It is a bit harder for me now that I'm pregnant aswel. I'm finding the lack of sleep is hitting me big time and there are days like today where I feel like I could seriously fall asleep before my head hits the pillow and not wake up for a good 15 hours. At least. 

Hey- dreams are free....Just 8 will do me though, yeah, I'll be good with 8. Please. 

Meanwhile- I'm relying on pamol & bonjella to see us through tonight, bless those pharmaceuticals sometimes. 

I must admit though, when they do make it through they look pretty cute ;

There's always an upside! 

Does anyone have any hot tips for teething? I'd love to hear them! I'm willing to give anything a try (bar hard spirits) once! 

Thought of the day "pleeeeeaaasssseee go to sleep"

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend with plenty of sleep!

Gemma