talk to me about teething...

[abb1701]

I know it's way to early (DS is 7 weeks) but I feel like he's teething. The past couple days he's been super fussy, not wanting to nap, not eating like he should. He constantly had his fist pressed against his chin and when he can find them he chews on his hands.

Am I crazy or what else could this be?

If this is teething any advice?

[michelle142]

Developmental / growth spurt more than likely

[miniwheat]

I would say its probably not teething cause its so early, but who knows, anything is possible!

For my first teething was obvious. Beet red cheeks, fever, swollen gums and so much drool we went through a couple outfits a day. She would also get loose poops and terrible diaper rash. I thought she was teething probably 20 times and I was wrong. When she finally got a tooth there was no question. Lots of kids are far less dramatic with teething than that of course!

Could your DS be heading in or out of a growth spurt? Did he learn something new like smiling? Could he just need to satisfy the sucking need hence the hands to his mouth? My DS puts his hands in his mouth and grunts if he is hungry or wants a pacifier. I hope he gets back to normal soon!

[abb1701]

I think it could be a growth spurt. I think it just threw me that he was refusing food because he usually cluster feeds.

All I know is its gonna be a long night.

[misshart00]

My doc said refusing food could mean sick. Any fever or anything? But I agree with PP, probably just a growth spurt.

[abb1701]

No fever. We finally got him to take 4 oz of formula. I think he refuses the breast because he fights sleep and he knows boobs equal sleepy time.