Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 so my son has his two bottom front teeth busting through the last few days...man...i had no idea. when we first had the kid and never slept every one said "it gets better!"... well they must not have been around when their children went through teething! my son, whom normally plays and smiles all day long has turned into an angry, fevered, rashed, diarrhea flowing monster! poor guy! it's like the wheels completely fall off when they start. as a result, me and mom have barely slept in days, and find ourselves more tired than we have ever been! not looking for advice, just looking for some sympathy from all you mothers and fathers out there... cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Wait 'till he hits 12 or 13... !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctdd2006 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 ...it gets better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syn Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Two suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 lol yep, my youngest is 1 1/2 and still doesn't sleep. After teething you get a bit of calm break but I found with my first one that between 14 - 24 months is the hardest time. Best of luck to ya!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Hang in there, it gets better.I have two girls 8 and 5. BTW one word of advice, Steer clear of the projectile Vomit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Ahh, the memories! Good luck, hope you get some rest soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) My kids are 25 and almost 23. Turning into fabulous young women. Teething is not a big deal due to the fact that it is time-limited. We have all survived teething as children. As exhausted as you and your wife might be, there will be more stuff that keeps you engaged as the spawn mature. Good Luck, Pa. Teach em right and hope for the best. PS: Don't worry at all about the teething. Poopy pants, runny noses and a little cranky will not even leave a mark, looking back a while from now. You can get these teething rings that you can pop in the freezer. Sore gums need some stimulation, and these work. I've heard that rawhide bones can help, but I'm not real clear on the species. Anbesol helps, and so does gravol in a pinch. Edited February 11, 2010 by douG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Hang in there it will get better. Before you know it they`ll be all grown up and moved out before the age of 30 if your lucky,and then they will only call you when they want to borrow money,borrow the boat,borrow the tow vehicle,co-sign a loan,pay for a wedding,help with a downpayment for the first house,baby sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmedic Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Been there and going thru it again! My 2nd daughter is 5 1/2 months old and it's not pretty.. A couple of suggestions: Tempra/Motrin. Tempra is Acetaminophen based and Motrin is ASA based. What does that mean? Well you can give the 2 in shorter intervals (ever 2 hours) with no harm to your little one. This will help with the discomfort as well as the fever. Gripe Water. We love it. It's natural, cheap and it zonks them out. Great for stomach aches as well. Word of advise, get the alcohol based one. It's just a fraction of alcohol in it and help them (and ultimately you) sleep! Besides, just think of all the keggers he will attend in the future - you are preparing him!! Those got us through the first time and seems to be doing the trick now. But now I must sleep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) GRAND PARENTS come in handy right about now My inlaws are filipino... they give the teething little monsters frozen carrots to chew on My parents are rednecks,,, they gave ME a shot of rye in my bottle :whistling: Edited February 11, 2010 by splashhopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Did the Tempra thing, as advised by the MD. Got better results from old country family remedy. Rub a little brandy on the gums. Soothes and sedates. I know its not Dr Spock, but it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Same thing here man. Hyland's Teething tablets. Camilia Teething solution Gripe water. All of them are all natural. Stay away from that numbing ambesol stuff, they swallow it and the throat goes numb and then they choke on their own drool (that's what I heard anyways). We have 4 bottom teeth and 1 coming in on the top now. Cheers Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 douG gave you the best advise. he hit the nail right on the head. you might find it hard to believe it right now, but you will see. cherish these moments. i have 2 girls, 26 and 20 and a son 15 i couldnt have asked for anything better dann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 and of course tempra. but that can constipate them, but it works really good when the going gets really tough for the little one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Wait 'till he hits 12 or 13... !! I keep hearing this very thing... That and "Wait until he's driving"...I'm not sure what that means but I'm sure I will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I keep hearing this very thing...That and "Wait until he's driving"...I'm not sure what that means but I'm sure I will... ..you think you're losing sleep now! That's what it means! Mine are 22, 25, 27 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have 5 kids.....mostly in their 40's now and 11 grandkids. The average age for kids in the US to leave home now is 34. If you think teething is bad news, try finding Halloween costumes for your 30 year olds every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Alcohol kills brain cells. My wife is a nurse and there is no way you could talk her into giving anything alcohol based to her children. Good luck...it gets better just go fishing...the wife can deal with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 just go fishing...the wife can deal with it i'm tellin her you said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 If you think teething is bad news, try finding Halloween costumes for your 30 year olds every year. So true... I dressed the 27 year old as a gorilla this round... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 i'm tellin her you said that. If you think it will work...but I can think of better ways to slip away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 If you think it will work...but I can think of better ways to slip away i was more implying that as a result of saying that, you were in big trouble. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 i was more implying that as a result of saying that, you were in big trouble. lol why...she ain't my wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusky Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have a 2 1/2 years old, it will get better by time or you get use to it:) Get some soft teethers for him to chew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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