The teething monster has taken my baby!!! She started a few months ago trying to put her mouth on everything, since I hadn't seen a tooth I figured that is must be a random part of her development. The more I kept reading the more I realized it was early signs of teething. So, I ran out and got every teether Babies R' Us had on the market; small ring, large rings, Razz Pacifiers, Toys with teether ends as paws, etc. You name I had it. Nothing worked, all she wanted to do was suck on her favorite blanket, and so it was. The only issue that I developed was when we were out and about we didn't have the blanket, so I found an alternate. The Gerber Flower Security Blanket. This little thing was amazing. She could hold on it an suck on it easily, problem solved. My LO has never been a paci type of child. She was never a fan of hard objects in her mouth. This was a perfect solution.
Now, that I have the issue of travel under control now there was the issue of her going to sleep. She would cry her eyes out and all while running a low grade fever. I found that Tylenol would help sometimes but the pain was often too much. One night at 8 pm I ran out to Babies R' Us and searched for Baby Orajel. I realized they had a two pack; Day and Night. I gave her the night time and it was a miracle. It worked almost automatically. God only knows what's in it and trust I will be able to tell you soon, because as I do with everything I will be researching. But, if your child is having terrible teething pain, try the night time version of Orajel.
So, I have been writing on this blog with a purpose of educating New Mom's about some of the stuff I have learned. But, as time went on I lost interest. Between having a newborn and balancing my life, my interest in this blog fell. I couldn't understand why, then it dawned on me that I wasn't being real. My readers had no idea who I was and what space I was coming from. All you know is I am a mom and a few experiences I have had. So, after watching the Oprah Show Finale :), I realized that we can not succeed or pursue any dreams if we are not first honest and real. So, with that being said. I am very passionate about sharing my experiences as a mom with you all and I hope you can share with me. I hope what I post is helpful and may even generate some dialogue.
To start this path of being real, let me tell you a little about me. I am a Single Mom (I know right!!!). I have a beautiful 5 1/2 month old daughter. Don't worry, don't worry this won't be a blog about my sad story, because nothing is sad about being a single mom for me. Her father is MIA which was not expected, but she has the best unique family consisting of my close friends and family. She is loved is so many different ways. I LOVE being a mom and watching her change and grow into this wonderful person that fills my day full of joy.
I lost my job at 8 1/2 months pregnant and basically have been a SAHM for the past 7 months. As you know the job market is terrible so basically I have embraced this new job of being a MOM. DON'T feel bad for me at all. My life is blessed more than you could imagine and this child has more than even I had at her age.
I decided to write this blog initially to share some of the insight I developed and to talk with New Mom's. Today, I decided to not only do the same thing but I want this to be a diary so my daughter can one day read it and see what it was like when she was a baby and older. I hope to not only just discuss what it's like to be a Mom in general but take that discussion to the next level. We are given such a blessing, but boy or boy is there some real work involved. I want to share my experience, and I hope you will comment and share yours.
So, with that being said. Now you know me. Let me get to know you. Let our adventure begin. Don't forget
NEW MOMMY KNOWS BEST!!!!
