Signs of a teething baby?

Seven days. No naps or barely there naps. Then on the eighth day, she finally took her morning nap! It was two and a half hours of pure relaxation. I felt such a sense of relief. I was so happy thinking that finally my daughter, Lady Bug, had gotten over the nap strike that had captured my sanity that week. I thought that surely she would turn a corner; then Monday came. It seemed like an ordinary day until the afternoon came and Lady Bug spiked a fever. My poor girl; she was so sweet and cuddly though.

The night was long; both my hubby and I felt like we were reliving a similar night we had with our son two and a half years ago. The rest of the next day was predictable. Lady Bug was fussy and very clingy to me. I swore up and down all day that she was teething.  This had to be teeth! Certainly, my son, Buggie, had done the same thing and I know that he spiked a fever a few days before he cut his first tooth.

I did a Google search (naturally when in doubt Google it!) on teething and fevers. I know, I know. Doctors and researchers have done studies that have concluded that fever and teething cannot be neither confirmed nor denied. What they can confirm is that perhaps a low grade fever can accompany the first set of teeth and the molars. I wasn’t happy with that response so I decided to look at my son’s baby book.

I was meticulous about writing every first down with my son. I flipped through the book and found something very interesting…My memory wasn’t as sharp as I had thought. Buggie’s first fever happened after he cut his first set of teeth. The fever wasn’t before like I though I had remembered so vividly. Rats. I hate when my kids get sick and I was really hoping that what Lady Bug was going through was teething. I mean all of the
signs are there: Fever, fussiness, gnawing on everything, sleeping problems (when she’s normally a great sleeper), and popping on and off my breast when I fed her. I can’t lie that the evidence is contrary to what my hypothesis is. I don’t think its teething.

What do YOU think?  Were there telltale signs that teething was beginning in your little one?
 

Elizabeth (aka Bert) Anderson married her college sweetheart in 2005, and started her journey into motherhood in 2008 with the birth of her son.  She started blogging in 2009 as a way to keep track of her thoughts on being a first time mom, especially her struggle with postpartum depression, and as a way of reaching out to other moms who are struggling with the same things.  This June, Bert had another first in her motherhood travels - a little girl!  Even though she's newly a mother of two, Bert maintains that no matter how many children you have you will always be a "first time mom" because there's a first time for everything!  Visit her blog, at FTM. Bert is a contributor for She Thinks Media.

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Luvaboos of Rochester, NY Winter Consignment Sale Details!

Luvaboos 2012 Winter Consignment Sale

Saturday February 4th, 11-5pm and Sunday February 5th 12-4pm 

(Sunday = 50% off all items marked to REDUCE!) 

How do you sell your gear?

  

1.  email us right away!  We will send you a form to fill out with your diapers, name, price and REDUCE to include in the 50% off sale if they do not sell on Sunday. 

  

2. Send your list back to us with ALL your contact info and your option of 60% cash back or 80% store credit and we will send you a PDF of Barcoded tags (if all goes smoothly :) for each of your items.

  

3.  Print your tags on card stock, tag your items.  Small gold safety pins work great or you may use our Tag Gun for $1.00 (You must arrive at least 1 1/2 hours before close to use our Tag Gun).

  

4.  Drop off your items Jan-28th -Feb 2nd during store hours OR ship them and we'll take care of the rest!  We'll organize them, answer questions and hopefully sell them all for you :)

  

5.  Any remaining items and your 60% cash back or 80% store credit will be available for your pick up.  You MUST pick up your items and payment by Feb 10th or we will assume you don't want the remaining items and we will donate them.

*This Sale there will be a $6 consigner registration fee deducted from items sold and a $1 purchaser fee for each customer at the sale (you are only charged if any of your items sell OR if you are purchasing, no entrance fee.  This is to help us cover the costs of staff to keep the sale up and running!).

*Like to earn more commission?  You can do so by volunteering before, during OR after the sale.  Volunteer shifts are 4 hours and you will receive an additional 10% back in either Cash or Store Credit.

  

Last sale we went through the majority of the items in the first few hours so it is a great way to unload your stash.  We also went through other baby items such as carriers, wipes warmers, gear and more.  We are NOT accepting clothes, feminine products or home made carriers at this sale but have some great consignment stores to recommend if you are interested.

  

Any questions feel free to shoot us an email.  And remember, you MUST follow these steps or we will have to turn you away.  It is not that we wouldn't love to help you tag your items but there simply isn't enough time with everything else there is to accomplish around here and still see our little ones before they go to bed :)

  

NOW, go get your stuff out and get ready to free up some cash, tell all your friends, post on your mommy/daddy groups, craigslist, blogs, facebook, twitter, wherever!  We want to see you destash and know there are lots of parents already looking forward to snagging some good deals for little ones to come.  Let's save everyone some time and money, shop local and have a fun day :)

  

Here is the email again to contact us!  Rita is heading up getting your labels to you so all emails will be directed toward her! (thanks Rita :)

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Ever had to use your SuperMom super powers?

SuperMom to the rescue!!!! Have you ever thought that since you became a mom you’ve acquired super powers? I do and I have a story to tell you to prove it.

It was a nice quiet afternoon. My son, Buggie, was doing his daily quiet time in his room and I was playing with my 6 month old daughter, Lady Bug on our couch. She was giggling at me as I played peek-a-boo. I thought this would be a perfect time to grab my video camera since I so rarely have a quiet moment with just her. She was propped up in the corner of our couch, resting between the back of the couch and the arm rest. I should have known better but I quickly turned around and out of the corner of my eye I saw her tipping forward. It all seemed to happen in slow motion and if this has ever happened to you, you know what I’m describing.

Without hesitation I leaped towards her, desperately trying to catch her. Using the couch as a buffer I gently scooped her up into my arms. She was obviously startled but I knew her cry and it wasn’t from pain. I nailed my side on the corner of our coffee table but it’s almost like I didn’t feel that initial twinge of pain.

My hubby will be the first person to tell you that I’m incredibly uncoordinated and clumsy. I was a swimmer growing up and I’ve always said that I’m better in water not on land. When it comes to my kids’ safety that clumsiness disappears and I have reflexes as fast as a cat. I think I shall call myself MamaCat during these moments.

What about you? What’s your mama super power?

Elizabeth (aka Bert) Anderson married her college sweetheart in 2005, and started her journey into motherhood in 2008 with the birth of her son. She started blogging in 2009 as a way to keep track of her thoughts on being a first time mom, especially her struggle with postpartum depression, and as a way of reaching out to other moms who are struggling with the same things. This June, Bert had another first in her motherhood travels - a little girl! Even though she's newly a mother of two, Bert maintains that no matter how many children you have you will always be a "first time mom" because there's a first time for everything! Visit her blog, at FTM. Bert is a contributor for She Thinks Media.

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Conrgats to Audra Barrick, Winner of our Knickernappies Diaper Hunt!

Thank you all for participating in the Knickernappies Diaper Hunt!  We hope you all had fun and enjoyed browsing our site. 

Knickernappies has chosen all the official winners and the lucky winner of our leg of the Diaper Hunt is Audra Barrick!  Audra, please check your email for a notification from us and to claim your prize, (3) Just Hemp Knickernappies Inserts!

For a complete list of winners and to see who won the Knickernappies Grand Prize please visit the Knickernappies Blog.

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Winner of the Boba THANK YOU giveaway is...Meg P!

Thank you all for entering our giveaway!  We enjoyed giving you all a chance to win an awesome Boba Carrier, and we also are so flattered by having gotten to read all your reviews and recommendations!

Rafflecopter has chosen a winner and the lucky winner is Meg P! 

What did Meg P have to say about Luvaboos?

"I have had so many great experiences visiting Luvaboos. Heather and her staff are very knowledgeable and always willing to help educate and provide assistance! The shop has so many great items in stock, and they are also willing to special order items that aren't in stock. I definitely recommend stopping in to the store for all my local friends, and the website for friends who are not local!"

 Meg, thank you and everyone else who entered, we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts!  Meg, please check your email for a notification from us.

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