chomp chomp

Lilli was teething last week. I had thought that both front bottom teeth broke through at the same time, I was wrong. She wasn't too fussy, just a little more grumpy and less sleepy than normal. She ate less but not for long. As usual, my baby girl has proven to be one of the easy babies.

However, biting... not easy. Not easy at all. Since I'm still breast feeding (3 months to go!!!), teething has made a serious "impression" on me (ha!). There have been one or two times when she has chomped down and looked me right in the eye. As if to ask "what will happen if I do this?..." She had that smirk that her dad gets when he did something bad and knows it. I know that smirk well.

The first time I laughed, I couldn't believe it. That face always makes me laugh. I knew I couldn't ever laugh again... It really wasn't funny. It hurt. Bad. The next time was while we were nursing before bed. It was dark and I couldn't see that face, and I was NOT amused. "NO!" I shouted in my best Mom voice. She seemed really startled. Hasn't happened again.

Then there's the weird aspect of the teething situation. I find it very strange to imagine how she must be feeling, suddenly her gummy mouth has these little sharp pieces poking through her gums. But here's the thing... I kind of DO understand what she's going through. For some reason, my wisdom teeth have suddenly started to push through. I've had ear aches, sore gums and pain while eating. Is this how she feels? This is awful. She has to do this so many more times! I think it gives me a perspective that makes me feel more sympathy for this little one. Even if she does test my limits and quits sleeping for two days at a time.