my son is almost 7months he has just cut 2 bottom teeth but since then he is so miserable!! i try playing with him, feeding, changing, out walking, singing you name it i have tried but still he is so ratty!!
anyone else going through this? he is also getting up every hr on the hr at night he used to sleep from 7pm till 4am :-(
how are you coping?
i have 4 other children thankfully 3 of them are in full time school but i am so moody and tired i feel so guilty
my husband helps as much as he can but he is at work all day
please tell me im not alone!!
2007-10-10 01:38:48 · 22 answers · asked by mum_2_many 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
he is not poorly, just being a pain in the backside!!
im sorry but am really pleased other people are suffering lol i want my happy chappy back not this little devil that wont let me out of his sight!!
im sure none of my other angels were like this!! or do we just forget all the bad bits?
2007-10-10 01:46:48 · update #1
my 9mo is the same. he has had his bottom two teeth through for about weeks now. he has beet ratty ever since.
the other day he bit me and i realised that his top gums were hot and swollen. not sure if it could be the same but it is likely that he could be about to break some more teeth through
i would recommend Ashton and parsons infant powders (we found these in our local savers store but you can get them from most pharmacies), they are a herbal remedy that can be used with bonjella and calpol if needed.
2007-10-10 04:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not alone. My son started that about two months ago. He started cutting is bottom teeth around that time and now getting his top two teeth. My son also slept for almost 10 to 12 hours at night and now wakes up 2 to 3 times a night. I would say his teeth is causing his behavior because he is in pain. Try to contact your docotor ask him/her what to do or buy some orajel and some tylenol. That seems to help my son. It makes the gums num so they don't feel the pain. And of course you know what tylenol is. Good Luck, hopefully it is just a phase.
2007-10-10 01:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by AnGeL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You aren't alone. I see questions similar to yours almost every time I come on this forum. I think he's still teething and teething is enough to drive anyone crazy. This is also the time where they are developing a lot of new skills. They just get too excited to sleep. It should straighten itself out in a month or two. But if it's still a problem by the next check up, I'd go ahead and tell the doctor and see what he says.
2007-10-10 01:43:06 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teething is such a horrible stage for babies, and they've got no way to express their anger at all that discomfort except by being miserable and grizzly.
It will pass, but meanwhile try making sure he has something suitable to gnaw on so he can ease the pain in his gums. You might want your doctor to have a look at him just to make sure there's nothing else that might be making him feel unwell.
Be as nice to yourself as you can. Sleep whenever he sleeps - even ten minutes here or there will help.
2007-10-10 01:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by Helen M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids often go through a 'stage' when they are making a big developmental leap ie just before they sit up/walk/grasp the concept of "themself" etc. He might just be keen to explore the world and his physical limitations are frustrating him.
More teeth are always a possibility. Also, have you introduced any new foods recently? He might be having a bit of a reaction to something.
It might be worth taking him to the Dr for a checkup, might be a low-grade ear or throat infection or something similar.
Just keep reminding yourself that it won't last (I promise) and you will soon have your bubbly, happy baby back, hopefully with some new skills, abilities or teeth!
2007-10-10 02:00:28 · answer #5 · answered by jess b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2nd daughter was born miserable! Maybe obvious, but has he anymore teeth coming through? I had problems with my first daughter regarding sleep. She wouldn't go to sleep on her own, then she would wake up god knows how many times in the night, she was in bed with us, she even followed us onto the bedroom floor when we slept on there because we were fed up of her taking up all the room!
I had to explain to my husband that he was lucky that he was able to leave the house to go to work, when i was left with the baby. He didn't think he was that lucky! It is really hard being stuck with miserable kid, it didn't take much for me to be a grumpy bum and wife either. Is there anyone who could babysit for a couple of hours so you could rest?
I hope things get better. X
2007-10-11 05:25:26 · answer #6 · answered by heather c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh your def not alone! i Have a 6 month old who hasnt got the teething excuse as she hasnt started yet but she is turning into a right MONSTER but she is fine during the day until tea time then at night she is up every 2 hours until i go to bed then it seams like she dnt sleep! i will be taking any advise you are given lol
2007-10-10 02:20:21 · answer #7 · answered by kelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teething can be very annoying for a baby as they don't understand what's happening to them. And if you feel guilty and upset they will pick up that vibration as well! Try frozen carrot sticks and similar root veg - the baby will suck on them and the gums will chill and lose their soreness. Give the child lots of hugs especially when they are ratty - it will pass.
2007-10-10 01:43:21 · answer #8 · answered by morwood_leyland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a tough time my 4mth old had been off the last few days and it has been so tiring i think we do forget these times we went through with our other kids im sure they had theyre moments too but ive forgotten them aswell.
so no your not alone and its hard work my husband helps out as much as he can too but he is tired in the evenings aswell but hey it will get easier as they get older looking forward to that day when he walks and is easier to amuse on his bad days.best of luck hope he is feeling better soon and back to his usual self
2007-10-10 08:23:27 · answer #9 · answered by carla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried tylenol or teething rings?
My nephew as a baby (I raised him) started this the moment he teethed til about a year later. I finally just began to ignore his moodiness and let him sit there and scream until he couldn't any longer. I fed him everything but he was never thrilled so I tried tylenol teething rings, oragel, doctor.... Everything ... NOTHING helped. I litterally just gave up and left him to his misrable self
2007-10-10 01:44:33 · answer #10 · answered by Holly Cookie Starr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋