Holy Teething!!

Well, as they say... "If it's not one thing, it's another." 

As soon as we seem to be getting out of the colic, fussy, reflux stage and into a more enjoyable and fun times, something has to come up and set us back.

Alex is definitely showing the signs of teething.

First, he has turned into my little drool machine! Jason and I used to joke around and say that he got his drooling from his Mama. Well, there is so much drool now that we can't use that one anymore. If I was drooling that much I would be in a bad state. My poor baby can't even give a smile without drool dripping down his chin! It's so bad that he is getting a little bit of chapped skin around his mouth to the point of putting vaseline on it when he is sleeping.

Second sign. He can't keep his hands out of his mouth... Actually, he can't keep anything out of his mouth. Alex will attempt to put anything in his mouth at least one time just to see if it will help sooth his aching gums. We found that my finger is his favorite chew toy! I just wrap my finger up in a cold wash cloth or receiving blanket and let him go to town. It must feel really good because he hums and grunts the entire time he is chewing.

Finally, Alex's mood has just changed over the past few days.  He whines and whines, and sometimes has real tears. The smallest thing will set him off to the point of having to stop playing or even just get up and get a change of scenery. Even a simple diaper change will send him into a wail!! 


Hopefully we find some remedies to help him through the next few months!! I have a feeling it's going to be a long ride!!