Teething maybe...

Zq had been extremely cranky today. Refused to take his morning nap, cried and fussed lots. We seriously suspect he is teething and might be his 1st molar teeth, as he didn't have such problem when his incisors emerged.

Quickly browsed through the website and he does have some of these symptoms:

- restlessness, irritability and disturbed sleep patterns (yes!)
- sore, red gums (not sure)
- flushed cheeks (yes!)
- loss of appetite (yes! he rejected his dinner)
- a slight rise in temperature (but not above 39oC, which indicates a fever) (yes, measured at 38 degree ard 7pm)
- dribbling (which may cause a rash or sore, chapped skin on the chin) (YES!)
- a sudden desire to chew anything they can lay their hands on! (is Gerber star puff considered? he has a strong craving for this today)
- an urge to bite. This should not be perceived as a sign of aggression or anger, more of a means to ease the pain. (not really biting but throwing things)

Till date, he has 6 teeth (2 pairs of upper incisor and a pair of bottom incisor). The bottom lateral incisor had cut through though but still very tiny weeny.

We shall monitor his condition closely, hope he will have a better rest at night...