So my last post was saturday and shortly after the post Natalie was crying very loudly and activly when I noticed something in her mouth, I pulled back her upper lip and I saw a tooth! Whats more is that another tooth in the same position on the other side is also on the way. I know, I know 6 week old babies don't get teeth but apparently Natalie has decided to forgo the normal waiting period of 5-8 months and grow her first tooth now. We had a doctors appointment today and she said it was uncommon but nothing to worry about just to keep an eye on. My theory is that she is like her father and just can't wait to eat solid food. Has anyone out there has experience with such early teething? Was it something I ate while pregnant? I am just praying that these teeth don't cause her too much discomfort. She is really such a trooper and there is no indicationt that she is in serious pain, although the pacifier is used much more often. Fortunatly they are situated on the front of the gum so she can't really bite me, which is good news for nursing. I would have posted a picture but as you can imagine its not easy to get a good photo because she screams when you pull back her lip (I hate doing that to her) and she won't hold still (understandably).
The babies in this photo from left to right are Rowan, Natalie, Lauren, Erin, Connor and Vincent (great hair!). After taking this picture I have a new appreciation of Anne Geddes work.
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