2015
16
May
22:25

nipping and crying

   Posted by: arcanai   in the turkey

the turkey popped his second tooth at the beginning of the week – front bottom right.  all in all, he’s handled it really well.  i expected more drama but lethargy and whining have really been the only indicators that he’s not feeling well.  and i would almost attribute those more to the off/on fever than any actual pain in his mouth.  i, on the other hand, have been dealing with tremendous pain.  i’ve gotten nipped a few times now… a couple on accident, a couple more meaningful chomps.  i’ve tried to respond with the same prompt “no!” and swat on the cheek each time.  which makes him jut out his quivering lower lip until the tears start rolling down his face and i feel like the worst mom in the history of the world.  i know it’s necessary to take corrective action in order to train him that biting isn’t okay but i can’t stand seeing him look at me like that.  i can totally see why women would just give up and go bottle after teeth come in but i really don’t want to do that.  of course, i also have my step-mom’s story of having stitches floating around in my head.  i just keep praying for both of us to get through this phase swiftly and wholly.

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