EV is teething (possibly?)

We were awoken at 4.30 in the morning, an hour after a feed, by an inconsolable EV. Not interested in feeding, a clean nappy, burping or even a cuddle. No temperature and not too cold.

She finally went off to sleep after some Calpol but here's why I think it might be teething:

Chewing frantically on her hands. Check.
Chewing on my hands. Check.
Chewing on the syringe as I try to feed her calpol. Check.
Drooling her way through several bibs per day. Check.
Pink cheeks. Check. (Although possibly related to our frosty walk? - see yesterday)
Nappy Rash. Check. (Apparantly the two are related. However, her nappy rash alone isn't severe enough to bother her)
Strange new cry. Check.

I am going to buy some bonjela, if I make it out of bed in the morning that is!

EV is twice her size

We went for a frosty walk today. EV was wearing:

1 short sleeved vest,
1 longsleeved t-shirt
1 pair velour dungarees
1 pair knee high socks
1 fleece baby grow (with bunnies on the feet)
1 padded, hooded coat
1 fleece bobble hat
2 fleece mittens
(We couldn't quite fit her bootees over her very padded feet.)

Picture Maggie Simpson in her snow suit, or a starfish.

EV is blowing bubbles

In a word: Messy

It makes me laugh every time but there is baby dribble everywhere! We had a good long conversation this morning, blowing raspberries and bubbles back and forth. Although, I have to say, she beats me hands down where spit bubbles are concerned.

EV is feeling much better

Phew!

She's very sleepy though. Slept for 17 of the last 21hours (ie. since bedtime last night) She slept until 10am this morning!

EV is distraught

One word: immunisations

EV is not a fan and there is only so much Calpol can do. Poor thing looks like she no longer knows who to trust in this cruel cruel world. She has also mastered the mother of all screams and demands to be carried around and cuddled at all times when she is awake.

I took pity on her, and myself, strapped her up in her ring-sling (a lifesaver!) and took her on a walk to the bakers. Bought myself an eclair as a reward for my patience and impending deafness.

EV is squeaking

Obviously, babies don't intuitively know that speaking happens whilst one is breathing out. Not in.

EV makes the most hilarious squeaking/wheezing noise by 'talking' on the in breath in between normal babbles and coos. Prompted myself and Mr. D both to try it and see if it is possible to talk whilst breathing in.

Go on, try it, you know you want to...

EV is having her teeth brushed

Okay, so she hasn't actually got teeth.

When I visited the dentist last week, my private and pricey Dental Hygienist and I had a conversation along the lines of:

He: At baby's bedtime, when you are brushing her teeth...
Me: ??
He: (rather mockingly, I thought) You don't brush her teeth, do you?
Me: (quite defensive) She hasn't got any!
He: {sigh} Well, you still need to brush them...

He went on to explain that it is a good idea to get her used to having the toothbrush in her mouth and that I'll thank him when she's teething because it will help the teeth come through. Well, I'm not one to argue with a dental hygienist, I always feel slightly like a naughty schoolgirl who hasn't done my homework around them, so EV is now having her gums brushed nightly.

Actually, when she's not trying to suck/lick the toothbrush, EV does seem to enjoy it.