Attack of the Killer Molars or The Baby Hulk

Oh my.

E has 3 molars coming in at the same time, and the fourth is not far behind.  Um, I hate teething.  It takes my sweet, funny, happy baby and turns her into what I can only describe as Baby Hulk.

Baby Hulk angry.

Baby Hulk smash.

Baby Hulk poop nasty teething-poops.

Baby Hulk growl at getting her teething-induced runny nose wiped.

Baby Hulk wake up way too freaking early and way too freaking crabby.

Seriously.  Can I get my baby back now?  I mean, the kid is growling at me right now as I type this.  She is also hugging her lovey so intensely that I am worried his little stuffed monkey head may pop off.  Oh the humanity!

I keep looking at those teething charts-  you know the ones that tell you which teeth typically come in at what age, and the order they start showing up.  Eisley is just blowing that chart out of the water.  Geez. 13 months old and she is now working on her 11th tooth.  Ok, so she's really doing pretty well all things considered.  I have heard before (and everything you hear is obviously true, so I'm sure this is infallible information) that if we teethed as adults we would be reduced to drooling, blubbering, morphine-sucking balls of misery.

Our babies are tougher than we are.


I really have nothing philosophical to say on the topic of teething.  I just have to say how much teething completely blows.  I want my little sweetums back.  Well, maybe sweetums is not quite the right nickname for my vivacious and spunky little 13 month old, but we'll just pretend that she is a perpetually sweet-tempered little angel who never fusses, arches her back and screams at the top of her (enormous) baby lungs when things don't go her way for the sake of my teething argument here.

Maybe one day scientists will find some magic pressure point or something to help our babies (and our tired nerves) get through teething gracefully and without pain.  Maybe one day our teeth will just magically appear in our gums and be perfectly straight.

Maybe one day I will stop being delusional and tired and stop wishing for the impossible.

But alas, that is what motherhood is full of.

Baby Hulks, bruised knees, baby kisses, and very little sleep.

I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Baby Hulk SMASH!

Fall Fluff Sponsor Spotlight- H3idiho Designs

personalized teething necklace

Tonight I bring you another sponsor spotlight for the fall fluff giveaway.  It's not fluff, but it's a baby must have, and a jewelry life-saver for moms with babies.  Yes, all moms with babies.  I don't know about you, but I don't wear my expensive jewelry anymore, because it just ends up in Eisley's mouth.  Enter H3idiho Designs and her cute and practical teething necklaces and toys.

I put off buying a teething necklace as long as I could.  I just couldn't find any that I liked, were cute, safe for Eisley, and wouldn't break the bank.  When I found Heidi's shop, I could have done a little dance.  Her necklaces are cute, and she told me that she has decided to make sure they are affordable so that every mom and teething baby can have one.  I love that.

For the record though, I would pay twice what she charges for her necklaces.

One of my favorites!

H3idiho Designs offers everything from personalized name necklaces, to ones embellished with stones, to teething toys.  The only problem I had was which necklace to choose, because they are just so cute.  Although, at about $10 a necklace, there is definitely no reason to purchase only one.  These are the two necklaces I bought, and I'm sure I will end up with a couple more in the near future.  Eisley's first two teeth have come in, and I know there is a whole lot more teething about to happen.

Her jewelry and teethers would also make great shower gifts.  It's just one of those little things that a new mom doesn't necessarily think about- but it is something she will definitely appreciate when the time comes.

H3idiho Designs  has generously sponsored a teething necklace of the winner's choice.  I know you will love it, so give her a shout out, and look around her shop.  Heck, buy yourself and your little one something pretty while you are at it.  Your little one will love it- Eisley loves that she can grab and chew on my jewelry without me taking it out of her hands and her mouth, and I love that I can wear something cute, that is also functional.

So a huge thank you to H3idiho Designs for the generous prize, and good luck to all of you in the giveaway!

cute ribbon-adorned teething rings- Eisley loves hers!