Teething Can Bite Me...
Posted by Ashley Duiker , Tuesday, February 1, 2011 7:45 AM
My poor monkey has been had a couple days of intense teething. Yesterday was a tough one, she cried and slept all morning. Finally I decided it was time to try the Anbesol and within 30 seconds life was better again. The Pharmacist who gave it to us had put a fear in me, and seemed to be disappointed that we would even consider using the infant formula. We hardly use it, but it's a miracle when we need it. The slightest amount seems to take that edge off and she can enjoy her day again.
The poor little girl, it hurts as a parent to see her in so much pain, especially when there is not much you can do. I'm dreading the first Flu, Cold, and bad injury, but it will come and go and we will all survive. 
Until then we will deal with the teething with snuggles, juice, Dora the Explorer, and the random dose of Tylenol and Anbesol. It's days like these where I am grateful to be able to work from home. I snuggle her in my lap as long as I can and power through emails, curriculum, and assignments. I've been doing this awhile now so I feel like I've been able to be pretty successful.
Last night, Daddy cured all ails while he played and giggled with her. He eventually brought his guitar down and let her strum with his pick. It was the sweetest thing to see her little bum bouncing to the music and her arms flapping excitedly when Daddy showed her how to make sound come from the large contraption. Someday Zoey will be able to appreciate how special it is to have a daddy that is more concerned about time with her than a potential scratch on a guitar. Not to say that we aren't learning the words 'Gentle' and 'Don't Touch', but moments like that are a beautiful thing. 
Teething will someday end, and until then we will do our best to comfort and savor each precious smile!
