Teeth Finally Incoming?

A few months ago, I thought Rissa started teething. Technically, I still think she was, but I think the teeth are finally working on making their appearance.

She’s been super drooly, like drooling buckets. Soaking 3+ bibs and 2 shirts daily. Recently it just seems even worse. She likes to put everything in her mouth, but the chomping is increasing. At times, she’ll be mouthing a toy and just cry – nothing seems to soothe her, just time.

Then the spitting up. It slowed way down at about 6 months and lately we’ve had some of it return (no, no food changes).

We can’t forget the more frequent stooling that is… well, slimy-er than usual. Nothing alarming about it and she’s not appearing ill.

She’s discovered her ears – tugging on them sometimes as well as her hair.

But what really makes me think they are finally on the way through? I can actually see two white shapes under her bottom gum. And… it feels bumpy when I run my finger along it now. That’s new! She won’t really let me look though.

I’m excited but sort of sad – she’s growing up! That gummy smile will soon be toothy!

Darcy Zalewski

Darcy is the founder of “Life With Darcy and Brian,” where she combines her love for education, board games, and crafting to create engaging learning experiences for kids. Her creative projects and writing have been featured in outlets like The Toy Insider, CafeMom, Mom.com, Parents.com, Country Living, and The Pioneer Woman.