Im sorry Krissy. I have them days too and they suck! I almost had a panic attack yesterday because Amelia would cry everytime I left her side and I couldnt get anything done. I was starving and holding my piss in because I didnt want her to scream and people call the cops on me thinking Im doing something wrong. Shes been teething like forever and has 3 teeth but they arent all the way through. They been 1/4 up for about 3 months now and Im guessing they are causing her pain because there are days where she doesnt want to do anything but fuss. It definatly sucks. .I swear sometimes I would bang my head into the wall if I wouldnt get a concusion or have to pay for the damages. lol

im sorry krissy
how old is gabriel? i hope things gets better for you

Gabe will be 5 months old on the 18th.

Oh yeah it sounds like he's teething! Poor little guy! Does he have any white tops on his teeth or can you feel anything coming in when you run your fingers along his gums. Try a white cloth (so the dye doesn't leak out) with water on it and twist it, put it in a baggie (so it doesn't get any bacteria on it) Then throw it in the freezer. Wait a bit and give it to him... BUT watch him with it, because of the cloth strings, but he may like it cause he can mold it in his mouth, and its a soft texture.. Sometimes babies don't know when to drop teething rings etc and can get frost bite on there gums so, give it to him and then take it back etc. Sounds like he's really struggling poor little one.

WOW you are having a rough time lately too! . I hope that everything gets better soon! Just relax (if you can), it will be better again soon!

Lol, thanks...

I have lots of teething rings that he really likes to chew on. I know what to look for, but if I'm not incorrect, it can take a really long time for teeth to actually break though, so even if he is teething, he won't necessarily have bumps on his gums yet.

I'm just taking it day by day.

Oh ok. I specialize in infant care I was in university for many years. I am a grade two teacher and in the summer I hold meetings for mostly young moms. I also work at a daycare caring for atleast 10 infants each day. Some people don't know what to do, or what to look for. So, I just thought I would give you a heads up on what you can look for drooling is BIG and chewing is also a pretty good sign..(but you know this) Funny though because *usually* the most painful time is when the infant has the little white bumps or just when the tooth is coming through. Is he favoring one side of his mouth of another.. GOOOOOOOOOOD LUCK! It can be a challenging time.. I totally understand!

you poor thing. i hope you feel better soon. is there anyone that can come by and help you out a bit for a while? like, a friend or relative or someone? maybe you would feel better if you could just take a break for a little while. i dunno. anyway, hope it doesn't last too long. take care.

Jaylon has 2 teeth now, the second just came through today. He's just a couple days younger than Gabe. I was shocked to see his first tooth, cause everyone said he was too young to be teething. He wasn't as fussy as Gabe seems to be, but he seemed off to me, and he too was/is a drool machine and will put absolutely anything and everything in his mouth. Cold teethers work so well and frozen wash cloths. I actually put a wash cloth over my finger and let him chomp away, because it makes him feel better. My ped says that it's ok to use a little baby orajel if you think that is the problem. I hate the idea of giving him meds, so I havn't gone that route.....yet.

It is rough.

I'm sorry you are feeling down. I did so well losing my baby weight only to end up putting a bunch back on for no apparent reason (and fast too). My doc tested my thyroid, because I was feeling awful all the time. It isn't functioning properly, so she put me on meds. I'm not feeling any different yet, but am hopeful that I will very soon. It's only been 2 weeks. I guess that problem is pretty common as another great joy of post partum junk.

Good luck

I hope you feel better, but it sounds like your baby is teething and u may need to try to relaxe a little they say babies can sense when the moms stressed out, so try to relaxe and remember tomorrow will be a better day...

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I'm sorry you're having a rough time Krissy

It definitely sounds like Gabe is teething though.. Jenny's first teeth are only just coming through now & she's been teething for over 6 months now. It'll get easier.. babies have times when they're really grumpy & really drooly, but it doesn't happen everyday.

I hear you on the weight thing.. my weight gets me down too, I hate the way I look. I think joining a gym is a great idea, hun.. I wish I could, but I just haven't got the time or the money.

I really hope you feel better soon <3