i think most of us have gone through this hun.dont worry it gets better i just had this with my daughter.all you can do is teething gel and panadol.if it still isnt helping straight to the docs teething can do some painfull things to a little one

good luck chin up where here to talk if you need

Poor wee thing! I think you should get her to the doctor just in case its earache though. Crying that much could be a sign of it. I got my first tooth when I was one, and at 15 months my mum had to take me to the doctor because my teeth weren't coming through. I had blood building up around them so they cut my gums to allow the teeth to break the surface. It worked well and is not as bad as it sounds. Also try freezing her favourite fruit or vegetable. A frozen carrot could massage her gums and allow the teeth through. If she doesn't like baby paracetemol try putting it in a drink of chocolate to disguise the taste. That's what I did with my younger brother when he refused to take his medidines after he got his tonsils out - works a treat! Good luck :)

Poor little possum. Grub was sooo like that when he was teething (probably cos he would get 2-3 teeth at a time). And we had shocking days for a few days then it would ease as they cut through. The best thing that worked for him was Brauers Teething relief and nurofen. Would spit panadol out like it was poison, and after tasting it myself, I could hardly blame him.

Other things that helped him were gummy dummy's, ice blocks, baths and distractions. If it meant that he watched a wiggles dvd on it's entirety, I didn't care as long as he was happy. He would also settle for rides on the bike, in the car or pram.

The poor little things don't know what's wrong with them except they are miserable. And the only one whp can fix it is mummy!!!

I'm at the same stage with Mac right now its driving me crazy I have days were I think I can't cope, when will he nap if your like me your frustrated at your self and cant bear seeing you child in pain I found a morning bath helps relax him for the day and he naps soon after giving me chance to get all thoses chores done we use mediced at night to aid a restful sleep and boy im telling you thats gd stuff really knocks em out bonjela and sometimes calpol in the day but i try to keep dopping him up as I call it to a minimum anouther old fashioned herble remedy is ashton and parsons only available in the chemist if not you can buy via internet, try and get some time off just an hour a week to your self will mk a big difference mac goes pappa's 1 afternoon a wk when he misses its my worst night mare. If not try a long walk the fresh air will do you good it works for me. And most of all tell us have a rant it feels so good just knowing some one understands !!!!

Hugs Jo xxx

There are good days and bad days... Teething doesn't happen every day, so as long as you are taking all the relevant action to help her with the pain, try to relax.  Don't worry about whatever else you were planning to do for the day and be there for those extra cuddles that she needs.  Be happy that you have her there to cuddle and that other than this she is normally happy and healthy.

You will feel better if you aren't stressing about whatever else you are meant to be getting done - chores / messages / work, they can wait, she is in pain and needs you right now.  I know it is frustrating, however it means that you are super special, and to some one you are EVERYTHING right now.  Make a change of routine and treat yourselves to a bubble bath (most kids find this very soothing and distracting no matter how unwell they are).  Instead of her usual toys, take wooden or plastic utensils and plastic cups and bowls - pretend you are cooking bubble cakes or something.  Take in some bubble maker and blow bubbles in the bath - make some out of dish washing liquid and find anything with a round hole to blow the bubbles with. 

Do something sneaky and naughty like put your feet up with her, give her a magazine and sit in bed and pretend to be ladies of leisure and have a treat snack - something super special and naughty like a cookie or choccy that she doesn't normally get.  Whatever - make it a special time for you both - indulge each other.  Imagine if you had toothache or sore gums and couldn't understand why, it wouldn't be nice would it?  You are the lucky one because you know what is wrong, you aren't in pain and you can do something to help the situation - she is just relying on you. 

If you can get outside help then do it - even if only for an hour or two, never be afraid to ask for assistance - best of luck and I hope you are both feeling better soon.

My friend went through this with her little girl. She joked about it to the dentist and voila he asked to see her. Turned out her tooth was draging on a nerve causing real toothache pain rather than gum pain. He prescribed a topical anisthetic slightly stronger than over the counter. Also to give calpol (panadol) and Ibuprophen alternatively every two hours on really bad days. This apparently helped the pain and inflamation. So maybe a word with the dentist might help you both.Good luck.

For teething:
A clean washer run under fresh water and given to baby to suck on
Frozen fruit
Those home-made ice blocks made with plain water, nothing added, for her to suck on
Bonjella or other teething gels
Teething rings, frozen

As for her not letting you put her down, do you have a sling? They can usually go up to toddler age and aren't specifically for babies.  The one I had went up to 12kgs which would have done her til she was about 3 based on weight.  I find these to be absolute life savers to many mothers and you can even simply use a single bed sheet wrapped around you and bub in a way that holds her to your body if you don't have the money to buy one or can't find where they are sold.  That way you have 2 hands free to do whatever you need to do with her attached.

I think that most of us have been where you are right now, at least once!  I certainly know that I have!!!!!!!!!!  I have an extremely clingy 7 month old and when it gets too much for me I make a cuppa, stick her in the cot with some toys and go and sit out in the garden at the opposite end of the house and take a breather.  I hate letting her cry, but sometimes I have to put my sanity above my mother instincts.

As for the teething, bonjella never worked on my 2 older kids, I had to use SM-33 which worked a treat.  Does she like to take baths? I always found that a bath would calm my other 2 down, and they would generally take a decent nap afterwards, with the help of some panadol or neurofen.....

Housework, well all I can suggest is just do the bare minimum during the day when she is going through things like this, then when hubby is home palm her off and get as much done as you can!  Or better yet, take time out and have a nice bath!

Hi

Have you tried teething gel (heron worked best for my kids). Panadol can be a life saver. After placing them along the gum. Put her down in her cot or somewhere where she cannot hurt herself and leave her to settle or dim the house and push her in pram. dont pick her up. The movement of the pram helps her too settle and also does wonders for calming the nerves. Fear not my friend this time will pass. my boy started teething at 8 weekd old we would watch the teeth come up and go away until 9.5months old.

If she doesnt settle in the pram after medicating. leave her and give yourself a time out. If your upset she will sense it and never settle (thats why the pram helps.

Please keep us informed of progress.

Is there someone that can take her for a while, and you catch up with some rest and a nice log bath..... Having time out from your child doesnt make you a bad mum , and we all need time for us,,, as we not perfect in everything, and i would be surprised if there was a perfect parent out there,..

The other option is to family services places  for respite care if you dont have family support... My hubby and i are carers down here in tassie and have babies and older children in those circumstances.... You are not alone and there is people that can help you to gert that long rest that you want so bad.....

Hope it all works out for you,...

take care
love cazza

Have you tried giving here a teething rusk?
What about giving her some fenurgen (sorry but I know I've spelt it wrong)
Um another thing which I was told from my health nurse was to give an ice cube which would probably cool her mouth down & numb her pain?

sorry but these are the only things I can think of & have experienced with my twins

Good luck