You've been teething for months now. Drooling like a leaking faucet. Extra fussy probably from the discomfort and pain. Waking up many times during naps and your nighttime. Clamping down on my shoulder and collarbone to ease the pressure.
The other night, I could see the little ridges of your tooth wanting to poke through the gums. I almost thought it had already cut through. Then, this morning as I looked at your adorable face and talked to you as I usually do every day, you smiled at me [as you always do] and I saw it. A tiny white tooth with a tiny drop of dried blood next to it on your gums. I can't believe you got your first tooth. Just in time for your upcoming 6 months birthday in a couple of weeks.
I've been able to nurse you all this time miraculously. My goal was one month. Then, two. Then, three. Then, possibly four. I thought for sure it was just wishful thinking. Then, we hit four. Then, FIVE. Now, we are only a couple of weeks away from hitting SIX. My ultimate goal was to get to six months since they say that's usually the time when the baby gets the maximum benefits of the mommy's antibodies and nutrients in the first half year. So, we are so close.
With your new little tooth [and many more to come, I'm sure], you'll probably be eating solids and drinking water in no time. My milk will become less and less something you desire. I'll let you lead the way. I love you so much and can't believe how quickly you're growing up. It blows me away that it's already been nearly half of a whole year!! It doesn't feel like it. I feel like you're still so much my newborn little baby. At the same time, you're such a huge part of my life, our lives, that it feels like you've been here forever.
You bring me so much fatigue (haha), but even more joy and happiness. Your smile can heal all things.
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