Hello,
I recently posted about our 17 month old's behavior and I thank all those who responded. While some of her irritable, clingy behavior is no doubt related to our recent move (we are being extremely sensitive to her needs surrounding that), I'm not convinced that there's still not something physically bothering her. She's extremely verbal and about a week ago, she started saying "hurts, hurts", but she cannot articulate what hurts, so it's everyone's best guess. When she wakes up in the morning, it's absolutely awful; she screams, is clingy and very tearful and irritable and it takes a very long time before she's ready to be put down. The same situation happens when she wakes up from naps...it can be up to 2 hours of on and off crying...I just sit on the couch with her and rock her and pat her back until she seems ready to be put down. Often through this, she's telling us "hurts". These episodes have been happening throughout the day, everyday, for one solid week. She does have some peaceful moments during the day and ironically, in the evening she seems to calm down and is able to play. I know we've been dragging her around town a lot and that she's adjusting to her new environment, is probably still recovering from jet-lag, etc, but I'm concerned there's something more going on. We took her to the doctor two days ago and she said to just wait it out...in other words, there was nothing significant going on medicall that she could find. I know she's teething so I bought some gel, and I've been giving her Tylenol when she's really incosolable. I remember when she was much younger, we went through a horrible teething bout where she was clingy and barely eating, and had some messy diapers...all of which is happening now, too. So, is it possible all of this is teeting related? A stomach virus? I'm at a real loss and it pains me to see her so miserable most of the day. Are there any other steps I should be taking?
Thanks.
I would also guess teething. There are these wonderful teethign tablets. They are all natural/homeopathic so they don't effect her negativley. However, they work on teething like a friggin' champ! They're only a couple bucks and you can find them in any pharmacy. For my DD, when even orajel & tylenol didn't work the teething tablets were like an on/off switch for crying. See if that helps. Good luck!
I'm sure the change in environment could definitely have an impact. My daughter is 22 months old now and always seemed to be fussy, clingy etc when she is either teething or has an earache. Of course sometimes it is hard to tell. She could just have a bellyache. Is she going potty okay? Do you notice her pulling on her ears? Any signs of fever? I'm sure the doctor probably checked things out but sometimes symptoms occur after the fact. I know how frustrating it gets cause they can't tell us what is wrong. Hope she gets better.
Sounds like teething to me too. I was going to say an ear infection, but the doc said no. Motrin is better for teething pain and you might try some teething tablets. Cold wet washcloths are good and my dd loved having her gums rubbed with my finger. Some kids don't like that though. I'm glad that I can't remember getting my teeth. Lol. Poor kids!
It probably is teething if the dr couldn't find anything. The only other thing I would do besides the Tylenol/Motrin is to try not to drag her around town so much. I'm sure there's a lot you need to do but I know when I dont' feel well the last thing I want to do is be dragged around all over town. Ger her in her most comfortable jammies, snuggle with her and just relax at home together for at least one day. That'll help a lot with both physical and emotional hurts she may be feeling.
If it is the teething I always would just keep my son on a dose of Motrin every 4-6 hours for a day or two. The pain relievers can take awhile to take effect and work better when built up in the system some. It could be that even though you give them to her when she says it hurts that it isnt doing enough to help her.
