My 11 month old daughter is teething. Usually she is a very good baby but when her teeth come in, I know she is in pain and she cries all the time. I try to keep my patience with her as much as I can but after a week or so I just cant handle it anymore. I am at my wits end!! I will scream at her and I know its not her fault. Im just wondering am I the only mother in the world that screams at their baby?? Dont get me wrong, I love her to death and would NEVER hurt her. After a week of crying, how do you feel and what do you do?
2006-07-09 08:32:17 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Sounds to me she is cutting those horrid 12 month molars. Yes, it is bad. I know this. Give her some tylenol about every 4-6 hours, more towards the 6 hours. You can also try the teething tablets, they work too and are natural. I gave my son 3 at a time and they seemed to help him. Along with the tylenol and the pills you should be alright. This will also help her sleep.
I know this is hard on you as well as her. Be patient with her, give her lots of love and attention. Let her chew on a close to frozen washrag, maybe that will help. The cold will sooth the gums and maybe help.
Hang in there. I know it's hard but once those come in you will be fine for a while. The molars are the worst. If it isn't the molars all of these things will still work. Take Care of yourself and that baby. I know they are precious.
2006-07-09 08:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by couriousk 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In that situation, usually I tell my husband that I need to get away. I have someone watch the kids for a little while and I leave the house. If I can't leave and I am feeling like that, I give my baby tylenol, baby anbesol or orajel, a pacifier lay her down in bed close the door and go to the other end of the house and step outside so I don't hear her. I sit there for roughly five to ten minutes and breathe deeply and slowly, until I am calmer. Then I go back inside and if my baby is still crying, I pick her up, now that I am calm and then I sit and rock her. If this teething pain has gone on longer than a few days, then I would call the pediatrician. It is possible that she has an ear infection. That is what I do, it is so normal to have those overwhelming frusterating feelings, but you do not want to scream at her, it will only worsen the situation. If you have someone who can help you and watch your daughter for you, please get them to right now and go somewhere, shoot even going to the grocery store can be relaxing, go figure lol!, if you are going alone. I am glad you asked for advice, this is the best I can suggest for you to do, I hope this helps. Good luck and GOD BLESS.
2006-07-09 08:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by masmalan2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen, you've got to be a saint when you're a mom. Hard at is... you must do the right thing for your daughter. Screaming is NOT the right answer (nor is spanking). And don't get me wrong... I definitely had my moments with my kids. I do think you need to take her to the doctor. Teething shouldn't cause a week's worth of crying. Something else might be wrong. She could just be 'imitating' you. You scream... she screams. She 'feels' your frustration and disappointment in her. That would be enough to make any kid scream. So, talk to your doctor. Find something to change the pattern... change the daily routine. Sounds like you might need a break every now and then. Give yourself one. You are going to be SHOCKED when you find out how f-a-s-t the days pass you by. She will be a grown woman in a blink of an eye. Protect her, cherish her. Be her one and only mom.
2006-07-09 08:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my daughter, who is now four. It gets better. Sometimes, I would hold her and cry with her. When it got too bad, I took a break. If you live with someone else, see if they can watch her while you clear your head. Go to the store or take a walk around the block. Determine the cause of her crying. If her gums are sore, get a teether for her or teething biscuits. Ask her doctor if it is OK to give her some sort of pain reliever. If the crying won't stop, lay her in her crib and let her cry for a while. Eventually she should cry herself to sleep. Check in on her every 10 minutes or so. Putting her in another room stops you from doing something you will regret, such as yelling. If she cries for more than an hour, something is wrong. At that point you should her doctor.
2006-07-09 08:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by BOILERMAKER 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hun do not feel bad we all do it some will just NEVER admit it. When you are at your wits in try this place he in her crib with a few chew toys chilled from the fridge NOT FREEZER THEY ARE TOO COLD FROM THE FREEZER shut the door and walk outside for 5 min or so. People say it is dangerous to leave a child unattended but if your ready to strangle every living being within a hundred miles then a five min. break is not going to hurt her nor you. There is another thing for teething that you can try to ease her pain and discomfort but it is messy give her an old fashion Popsicle the coldness helps with the swelling and the pain plus it helps numb the area. My kids lived off of Popsicles and beef jerky when teething because it was the only thing that i could get them to chew on. Granted you have to watch them VERY carefully with the beef jerky so they do not bite a big piece of but it works.
Hope this helps.
2006-07-09 10:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by shellshell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly how you feel. I'm on my third baby and still get so frustrated when they just keep on crying. Do you have a means of escape somewhere, where you don't have to take the baby. Just even for 10 minutes. Also what do you use for teething pain. Infant's tylenol helps or if you don't like the medicating route, I found that Hylands Teething Tablets helped. They are available at health food stores and dissolve right in your baby's mouth. Hope this helps. Good luck and remember that teething is temporary.
2006-07-09 08:41:57 · answer #6 · answered by lady_tiger_30 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I can relate. I think all mom's out there could. At this point, I would have my husband or other caregiver take over for a few hours and take a bath or a walk or go out with some friends.
Also, try and get your hands on some Hyland's homeopathic teething tabs. I have used them on both of my kids. They are amazing and only give you about a 15 minute break in the crying but sometimes it's enough to let your little one get to sleep.
Try just taking her for a walk in a stroller. That way she can scream her head off and you can relieve the stress by walking.
Anyway, good luck!
2006-07-09 08:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by littlemamajo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you're not the first mother whose screamed at or with there screaming and crying child!
POPCYCLES HELP ALOT!!! It's cold and full of yummy yummy stuff!
Believe me! I've got a 13 month old and a 2 1/2 year old. Both girls!
The molars are the worst ones ever. My first daughter burned up and screamed almost non-stop off and on for about a week straight!!!
It was horrible!!
LOTS OF ORAGEL WORKS TOO!
TEETHING TABLETS TOO!!
Try every possible thing you can think of!
And don't forget to take a break for YOURSELF!!!
2006-07-09 10:26:37 · answer #8 · answered by Caffiene Junkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being screamed at sucks! Especially when the person screaming at you is the person you love most in this whole world.Just remember that you are building the foundation of your relationship with your daughter right now and you want her to trust you and to not be afraid of you. Do you have anyone who can come over and watch her for an hour while you go get a cup of coffee? Have you tried teething tablets? I have been there 2 times and I understand, the key is to chill, do everything you can to help her, and know that it won't last forever.
2006-07-09 09:07:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always keep my cool. I know that once I get upset the faster I get irratated. Try giving her the homeopathic teething pills and cold bottles. She may like the cold bottles may not. Also try no to give her too much tylenol or any of that other things. Make sure its just the teeting that is bothering her. If she has a high fever or any other signs other than her teeth take her to the doctors. Most mothers think that when the child teeths its ok for them to have a fever but its not.
2006-07-09 10:09:56 · answer #10 · answered by corgi mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋