Scorecard: Mom – 1, Nurse Practitioner – 0
At Quinn’s 4 month check-up we saw one of the Nurse Practitioners at the clinic. She did the normal poke, prode and listen… And then followed everything up with some general questions… to ensure that our perfect little girl is developing as she should. I eagerly explained that our little one was definitely teething… how she is drooling incessantly and biting on ANYTHING she can get her slippery drool covered fingers on. I also explained that at times it’s clear she’s in pain… as she’ll just shriek out in pain and shove her hand in her mouth.
The Nurse looked at me (like every other NOOB parent they see) and plainly said, “She’s not teething. 4 month old’s drool. She’s not teething unless you see teeth…
I called B.S. so fast… In my head. How dare she question my MOTHERLY INSTINCTS. Of course my daughter’s teething! However in my most passive and insecure tone, I simply agreed with her and began second guessing this whole teething phenomena.
However, I feel fully vindicated. My child has not cut ONE tooth, but TWO TEETH… AT THE SAME TIME. TAKE THAT NURSE RATCHED! And what a good little girl Quinn is. Working day and night to get those teeth to the surface. Living with the throbbing pain of them charging their way to the surface. And can I just tell you how cute they are?!?! Those two little toofies… So folks, worry not; my motherly instincts are pumpin’ strong through these veins. Nurse Ratched ain’t got nuthin’ on me!
Look at them brand new shining teeth!!
She is so sweet …………..We will see her Monday……….
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