Is anyone else going through this?

[BRmama]

So last night was the WORST night for us. First I should explain, my son who is ten months is teething. He has six teeth and one on the way. So last night he cried so much and I tried everything. Wearing him, rocking him, bouncing him and singing to him. Finally he fell asleep on my lap after he cried for a long time. This happened twice. We co sleep and don't do CIO although I felt like a horrible mama because he cried and there was nothing I could do. Dh and I took shifts and today he was a zombie going to work. I cried a little with my baby too. The main thing that worries me is he doesn't want solids anymore, and is barely drinking his formula. I do have an appointment with his ped for Wed because I'm concerned for dehydration. I'm just not sure what to do and I'm dreading tonight. I had never ever seen my ds cry so much like last night. It was horrible.

Is anyone going through this with their lo? The reason I'm asking is it seems that all of our friends that have babies about that age either their babies don't have any teeth or they have one or two. I understand that even with one or two teeth it's still hard on the child. My son for instance has had no symptoms until now. Some people have suggested that it could be nightmares. He does periodically also cry with his eyes closed when he's asleep and then settles down. We're not sure what to do anymore. I guess I'm just looking for support. TIA

[Mrsboyko]

Tylenol. Believe me I am not a medicine pusher by any means, but he is in pain. Teeth HURT bad. My son has only had tylenol 3 times, all for teething issues. It allowed him (and us) to sleep which we all desperately needed.

Also, cold foods. Frozen peas or broccoli are the only things my son will touch when his teeth are hurting him. Try some cold formula too. Or freeze some in ice cubes and allow him to suck on that.

Teeth suck so bad. My son has been working on #4 forever. The first 3 can in very easily, hardly any pain for him or us. #4 is going to be the end of us I think.

[BRmama]

Thank you for the suggestions. I will definitely try them

Yeah we were giving him tylenol but on a smaller dosage. We were giving him the smallest amt possible and when my dh called the ped he said something like 1.2ml. and only then we were able to get to sleep for a few hours anyway. Thanks again.

[darcytrue]

I second the use of Tylenol. I hope he does better tonight.

[BRmama]

darcytrue, thank you. I'm planning on getting more tylenol jic we run out of this one (which is almost gone). I hate resorting to drugs but tylenol at this point has kept us sane lol.

I was also told by a friend that real vanilla extract does the same thing as baby orajel if put in the gums. Has anyone done this? Does it work? I never tried it but am willing to try anything at this point.

[LadyCatherine185]

Are you sure it's teething? Sounds like it could be an ear infection to me.

[hollytheteacher]

I know you mentioned something about not drinking his formula but is he also nursing? Nursing is what got us/gets us through teething. DS was pretty much latched one 24 hours straight for each new set of teeth coming in. If your not nursing maybe a paci? Or some other thing he could chew/suck on???

[kamane18]

Originally Posted by LadyCatherine185

Are you sure it's teething? Sounds like it could be an ear infection to me.

Yea that. Or eye teeth already? Either way, I HIGHLY prefer Motrin to Tylenol. First of all, it works better for either ear infections or teething and it's also less nasty of a drug in terms of liver issues and immune system.

As for vanilla extract, my SIL swears by it, saying it numbs the gums naturally and also helps soothe stomach upsets from teething. But I haven't tried it - the alcohol base freaks me out.

Have you tried any homeopathics?

[buttercups.nest]

I like Hyland's teething tablets...they are a homeopathic remedy. On really bad days I gave the tablets during the day and Tylenol at night.

We went through this as well with our little one...I hope things get better soon!

[BRmama]

Thank you all for the replies. I tried the homeopathic teething tablets and it did nothing to help him out. I'm scared to do baby orajel and maybe I'll try the vanilla instead. Anyway I'm not sure if it is an ear infection. He's not touching his ear at all.

Yea that. Or eye teeth already? Either way, I HIGHLY prefer Motrin to Tylenol. First of all, it works better for either ear infections or teething and it's also less nasty of a drug in terms of liver issues and immune system.

Sorry for the ignorance but what's eye teeth? Yeah that's my worry with tylenol. Guess I'll have dh bring Motrin tonight instead.

I thought at first that it was nightmares since he was crying in his sleep, but now am leaning more towards teething pains. He spends most of the time with his finger in his mouth. He does have binkys that he also sucks on. As a pp suggested I've been giving him milk straight from the fridge. (we are transitioning from formula to goat's milk) I wish I could nurse him. Thank you all again. He has an appointment with his ped on Wed, so I should know by then if it is an ear infection as well.

[kamane18]

Originally Posted by BRmama

Thank you all for the replies. I tried the homeopathic teething tablets and it did nothing to help him out.

The combination tablets never did anything for us either - single remedies at a higher dosage (30C) helped much more. We used pulsatilla, chamomilla, etc depending on symptoms.

Originally Posted by BRmama

Sorry for the ignorance but what's eye teeth? Yeah that's my worry with tylenol. Guess I'll have dh bring Motrin tonight instead.

Eye teeth are the canines. Or the pointy teeth. The top canines were the WORST for us with DD. In general, top teeth are often worse than bottom ones. Motrin definitely over Tylenol, though I'd try a single homeopathic remedy first - what are his symptoms? Red cheeks? Angry or more whiny/fussy? Based on what you said in your OP, belladonna might do the trick but you might want to look at this link here: http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2260005.html

[BRmama]

Thank you kamane18. I checked out the site and will definitely have to get some belladona. His cheeks are red and at first I thought it was from teething but everyone here thinks otherwise because of the dryness of where we live. Maybe a combination of both, and he does seem to be hotter than normal but I'm checking his temp and no fevers. For a calm baby he's definitely more whiny and irritable. I got some motrin for now and I'm relieved that he's taking liquids. They have to be cold or out of the fridge, but I don't care. I'm just glad he's taking them.

I gotta say thank you so much for all your replies. You mamas are so wonderful. I came here so frantic and almost in tears (first time mom) because I have no idea what to do and now thanks to your suggestions my ds is asleep and drinking liquids. Thank you all so much again. MDC ROCKS!