Comments on: The Four Molars of The Apocalypse. http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/ Deplorable solipsism? The new face of literature? Or merely a clever procrastination device... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:57:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: MyTurn http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/comment-page-1/#comment-338969 MyTurn Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:09:03 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/?p=1561#comment-338969 Your story scared me so much as to what I've got to "look forward" to, that I went out and got prepared. I've bought a "teethifier" (you should be able to find on google) that looks pretty cool, and I've stocked up on motrin, baby tylenol, and vodka. Your story scared me so much as to what I’ve got to “look forward” to, that I went out and got prepared. I’ve bought a “teethifier” (you should be able to find on google) that looks pretty cool, and I’ve stocked up on motrin, baby tylenol, and vodka.

]]> By: Nic http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/comment-page-1/#comment-338958 Nic Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:05:11 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/?p=1561#comment-338958 Jenn - I don't know if you can get it in the US (I'm in England) but Metanium works a treat on teething nappy rash for my little one. It does stain your fingers (and anything else it comes into contact with) bright yellow, but its a small price to pay... Jenn – I don’t know if you can get it in the US (I’m in England) but Metanium works a treat on teething nappy rash for my little one. It does stain your fingers (and anything else it comes into contact with) bright yellow, but its a small price to pay…

]]> By: Jenn http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/comment-page-1/#comment-338906 Jenn Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:58:45 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/?p=1561#comment-338906 Four front teeth (top) coming in right now. It's hell, pure hell. Anyone have any suggestions for teething-related diaper rash? Four front teeth (top) coming in right now. It’s hell, pure hell. Anyone have any suggestions for teething-related diaper rash?

]]> By: Jenny http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/comment-page-1/#comment-338886 Jenny Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:19:36 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/?p=1561#comment-338886 I just have to comment because I am sure you were reliving MY day. I took my 14-month-old to the GP yesterday with the same screechy symptoms. Like Simone, he was miraculously healed once we walked through the door. No ear infection, no temp, no nothing. I honestly thought it was probably a tantrum until it happened all over again today. It must be his teeth. If I could get my fingers in his mouth to check for molars I would, but I risk serious injury doing that. So, can anyone tell me when the biting stops??? Oh, and mix me a double while you're at it. I just have to comment because I am sure you were reliving MY day. I took my 14-month-old to the GP yesterday with the same screechy symptoms. Like Simone, he was miraculously healed once we walked through the door. No ear infection, no temp, no nothing. I honestly thought it was probably a tantrum until it happened all over again today. It must be his teeth.

If I could get my fingers in his mouth to check for molars I would, but I risk serious injury doing that. So, can anyone tell me when the biting stops???

Oh, and mix me a double while you’re at it.

]]> By: Sarah K http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/comment-page-1/#comment-338854 Sarah K Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:32:19 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/?p=1561#comment-338854 Bless you and Simone. I will pray for an unceasing flow of strong martinis for you until the cursed molars have broken through. I do know your pain. My daughter suffered from GERD, and I am pretty damn impressed with myself that both my daughter and I made it through her first year alive. Thanks for the props. Bless you and Simone. I will pray for an unceasing flow of strong martinis for you until the cursed molars have broken through. I do know your pain. My daughter suffered from GERD, and I am pretty damn impressed with myself that both my daughter and I made it through her first year alive. Thanks for the props.

]]> By: Aurelia http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/comment-page-1/#comment-338853 Aurelia Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:17:08 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/?p=1561#comment-338853 Motrin and Tylenol can be used at the same time hon. And I think that although Motrin lowers the inflammation and swelling, that Tylenol lowers the pain more effectively. I know people think less medication is better, but really, not so much. Please don't hesitate to use them! Why? Because babies and young children should not ever build up a tolerance for pain. If they do have a tolerance they might not tell you when something really is wrong and pain is a signal that something is wrong with the body, right? At least that's what my pediatrician believes and what my local favorite NICU teaches all of it's graduate moms. Also, martinis for breakfast lunch and dinner for mom. (Ok, that's my belief!) Motrin and Tylenol can be used at the same time hon. And I think that although Motrin lowers the inflammation and swelling, that Tylenol lowers the pain more effectively. I know people think less medication is better, but really, not so much. Please don’t hesitate to use them!

Why? Because babies and young children should not ever build up a tolerance for pain. If they do have a tolerance they might not tell you when something really is wrong and pain is a signal that something is wrong with the body, right?

At least that’s what my pediatrician believes and what my local favorite NICU teaches all of it’s graduate moms.

Also, martinis for breakfast lunch and dinner for mom. (Ok, that’s my belief!)

]]> By: shriek house http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/comment-page-1/#comment-338841 shriek house Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:07:26 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/?p=1561#comment-338841 Oh my. You are probably too bleary-eyed from complete lack of sleep last night to read this, but if it's any consolation I remember the HOURS of molar massage which probably didn't do much more than slightly muffle the screams of my toothing baby. She's six now so apparently we survived. I even have all my fingers! So: courage! You too will someday post wry remembrances of encouragement to mothers of molar-imminent children, just imagine the happy day! Oh my. You are probably too bleary-eyed from complete lack of sleep last night to read this, but if it’s any consolation I remember the HOURS of molar massage which probably didn’t do much more than slightly muffle the screams of my toothing baby. She’s six now so apparently we survived. I even have all my fingers!

So: courage! You too will someday post wry remembrances of encouragement to mothers of molar-imminent children, just imagine the happy day!

]]> By: Shannon Kieta http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/comment-page-1/#comment-338834 Shannon Kieta Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:03:56 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/?p=1561#comment-338834 All I can say is: One martini Two martini Three martini Floor! May God Bless You and be with You! All I can say is:

One martini
Two martini
Three martini
Floor!
May God Bless You and be with You!

]]> By: Pocklock http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/comment-page-1/#comment-338827 Pocklock Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:41:16 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/?p=1561#comment-338827 Oh yes, the teething. It's been rough for us too. It's right up there with the reflux/colic bout we had for the first six weeks of her life (which I'm still not over). It's similarly the same feeling of what-is-making-you-cry? Just-stop-with-the-CRYING! And then a resounding, DUH when either the burp/spit-up happens or teeth poke through. Babies. Mysteries. Oh yes, the teething. It’s been rough for us too. It’s right up there with the reflux/colic bout we had for the first six weeks of her life (which I’m still not over). It’s similarly the same feeling of what-is-making-you-cry? Just-stop-with-the-CRYING! And then a resounding, DUH when either the burp/spit-up happens or teeth poke through.

Babies. Mysteries.

]]> By: Kristin http://flotsamblog.com/2009/06/08/the-four-molars-of-the-apocalypse/comment-page-1/#comment-338818 Kristin Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:00:59 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/?p=1561#comment-338818 Oh the molars. What an awful time. I was very lucky to have a kid who didn't cry very much as an infant (no reflux or colic, thank God), and got through most of teething without a problem. But the molars, that was hell. Motrin didn't do it for us, but Tylenol worked wonders. Good luck! Oh, and I had bite marks on my shoulder too! Oh the molars. What an awful time. I was very lucky to have a kid who didn’t cry very much as an infant (no reflux or colic, thank God), and got through most of teething without a problem. But the molars, that was hell. Motrin didn’t do it for us, but Tylenol worked wonders. Good luck! Oh, and I had bite marks on my shoulder too!

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