Top 5 Ways Teething Sucks

My baby is an easy baby for all intents and purposes.  He doesn't really cry unless he's hungry or sleepy.   He is friendly, smiley, and laughs a deep belly laugh often.   Although he never has really slept through the night, he does sleep long enough stretches that it's ok and he naps pretty well.  

Teething, however, turns him into another animal.  When he got his two bottom teeth, it took one week for both to come out. Yes, he was cranky and didn't want to sleep or leave my arms for that week, but it was only one week.  

He still smiles when he's teething though!

Well, he's working on the top two teeth now and having more troubles.  So here's my homage to teething...

My Top 5 Ways Teething Sucks:

5) You can never keep the darned frozen teethers frozen. Even those that promise to stay cooler longer lie.

4) Babies become Drool Faucets--and they sometimes choke on their excessive drool. 

3) Everything and anything is popped into their mouths regardless of that item's normative function, price, cleanliness, or safety.  

2) Breastfeeding when a baby is teething just gives baby something else to grind their gums (and other teeth) on.   I'm sure it's great for them but bad on the nips.  

1) My baby now babbles "maamaa" and "maaaam"....which is heartbreaking when he's clearly in pain, exhausted, and has no idea what's happening to him. 

Here's to hoping these teeth come in quickly!! I hope they'll be cutting in the next couple days...!