Within the past three weeks, Charlotte’s first two teeth have made an appearance. She now has her two bottom middle incisors…and boy don’t I know it. I am in the process of teaching Charlotte not to bite while nursing and I actually think she understands. Well, at least I haven’t been bit in the last 48 hours.
It’s hard not to overreact when someone chomps on one of the most sensitive spots on your body. The first time it happened I think I startled her with my cry of pain. Since then I’ve learned to look for signs that she’s about to chomp so I’m not taken by surprise and am therefore able to react appropriately. When she does bite I just bring her head into my breast which forces her to open her mouth for a breath all the while saying “don’t bite mommy”. I find that if I tell her this before letting her nurse it also reminds her that she’s not to bite or else she’ll get an uncomfortable face plant in my breast. Maybe she’ll get a nice break before those next teeth start twisting their way through.