Little Luna is teething. She's only three months old and I was hoping this wouldn't happen for a few more months, but we aren't that lucky. Since getting pregnant (and being bombarded by "alternative parenting" and other such things) I've been trying to find the best course of action for teething pain.
I believe I have found it. DISTRACTION.
It works at all ages and infants are no different. I know her gums are sore, I can tell from her cries that don't go away with a hug or the boob and from her grabbing her cheek. It's not constant though.
The first day was mostly drooling and chewing on her hands. The next morning there was crying and the chewing had gotten worse. I had made plans so we got in the car and drove to Sarasota to visit a friend of mine. Luna was so entertained at my friend's house, she didn't show any signs of teething pain.
The next day was spent out and about and, again, the pain stopped when she had something to put her attention on.
Today was a bit different. I wanted to make sure she was entertained throughout the day, and it worked until about an hour ago. I ran out of things to do with her. It's not my fault, she has decided that naps just are not her thing anymore so i have to stretch my normal routine with her out as long as I can. Inevitably, I run out of ideas. No sooner were we sitting calmly in the rocking chair with just soft music playing when the teething pains struck with the rage of the seven hells. There was screaming, drooling, spitting, and flailing. My coos, snuggles, attempts to feed, and trying to give her the teething rings and contraptions were all for not and, in the end, she fell asleep in my arms, tear-stained and exhausted.
Tomorrow, I will be better prepared.
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