Teeth

The world always looks brighter from behind a smile.  ~Author Unknown

As most of you know we have been teething the past couple months. There's been a lot of crying, drooling, and JackJack appearances. I am happy to say that as of yesterday we have officially cut a tooth. It still needs to grow in, but the tooth has broken. Can I say that this Mama is relieved!!! I don't know how much longer I could handle J and his moods because of the pain. I know that we are not out of the water yet, and last night was a clear example of that. Around 1am Jackson woke up screaming. I tried to soothe but nothing helped. Any time he laid down on my chest he would start up again. I felt completely helpless! So instead of making him lay back down we had a mini movie night in mom's bed. I gave him his teething stick, and silicone banana and let him go to town while we watched Lilo and Stitch. Anytime he would drop the stick or banana he would be okay, but if I made any attempt to put it back in his mouth he would lose it. About 45 minutes into this routine of dropping and picking up he finally passed out. I felt so bad for him and can only hope that the next 31 teeth are a little easier then the first! Why does something as wonderful as a smile have to hurt so bad?!?