Robyn Barker is wrong

Robyn Barker wrote the Baby Love books and damn fine things they are too. I found them very helpful and informative without being judgemental, which unfortunately is a rare find amongst baby gurus.

But one teensy area where she and I disagree is in the teething department. Today has been horrendous! My usually happy, cheerful, fun lovin' girl has turned into a whiny snarling beast who is satisfied with nothing. Anna (for it is she of whom I speak) doesn't want to do anything but doesn't want to do nothing; she doesn't want to be entertained, but she sure doesn't want to be on her own. She doesn't want to walk around and look at things, but she doesn't want to stand still for a cuddle. I even thought it might be a thrilling idea to just sit and wallow in self pity for a while, but she's not into that either. It's a shame, because that often works for me.

Robyn thinks that bad moods, diarrhoea, constant dribbling, extra vomiting, etc are mere coincidences and would happen anyway regardless of whether a tooth was coming. Sorry Robyn, I know you are better qualified in kids than me, but I think that's bollocks! I just can't believe there would be such a dramatic change in temperament and behaviour for no other reason than a 'bad day'

I am going to bed with fingers crossed hoping that tooth #2 erupts tonight, which will mean a return to sweet normality tomorrow.