Kalven has just broken gums on his first tooth. It happened sometime while he was sleeping. I know because last night before bedtime it was not poking through.
I usually let Kalven chew on my fingers because he likes to chew on his own hands, but lacks the ability to know where his gag reflex starts. Kalven will chew on his own hands with so much enthusiasm that he ends up sticking them too far into his mouth and ends up gagging or sometimes spitting up a little. So when he wants to chew right after he has eaten I let him chew on my fingers, he is happy and I can make sure he does not gag. Last night after dinner Leif, Kalven and I were settling down getting ready for the kids bed time. Kalven wanted to chew like mad, I let him have my finger. Kalven has been acting like he is teething for a few weeks now so I always pay attention to what spots seem to bother him the most. Last night it was all smooth gums. This morning I felt a little bit of an edge where there was none before. After a little wrestling I was able to look in his mouth and saw the faint white line of a tooth just below the surface.
If Kalven is anything like his brother Aleece and I are in for about 8 month of straight teething joy.
Sean, what a joy to read your notes on fatherhood. It suits you well. You continue to bring joy to our lives. love mom
Comment by Mom — January 20, 2008 @ 2:17 pm