Teething

Cori is cutting teeth. And she is cutting them all at once. Poor kid. She has four uppers that are trying to come in. One has already broken through and a second is just starting to poke a corner out. Her poor little gums are so swollen.

Neither she nor i am getting much sleep, as the night time seems to be when the pain is worse. I have tried all the "teething relief" methods and nothing really seems to help. The only method that Cori likes is her pacifier. She chews that thing for all she is worth! I had to go out and buy two more since she has pulverized a couple of her others. I hate drugging her up with Motrin every night but the teething tablets aren't cutting it (no pun intended) and we both need to get some sleep.

However, if this is the worst that her behavior is and the worst that her whining is, then we are pretty lucky parents. And actually, she is still a very happy little girl and still gives her Mommy kisses whenever the mood strikes her. Even whiney and unhappy, she is still the best medicine around for someone who is feeling down. Just ask Adam. He comes home from work ready to chuck the whole thing, and then Cori says "Daddy" with a great big smile on her face. After a couple minutes rolling around on the floor together, i see him relax and smile and i know he is feeling better.