Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted March 1, 2004 Give him something to chew on that he can't swallow and choke on and that won't come apart. I would say rub some ice over his gums, but I doubt you're willing to do that. I'll do anything to get him to stop screaming. Take a thin cloth and put a piece of ice in it and let the baby suck on it. Make sure it's not too thin. Also look for Hylands Teething Gel and Hylands Teething Tablets. Both work really well and are all natural so there isn't really the issue of giving it to a kid too young. The tablets dissolve instantly and work great at instant calm down almost. I would swear by them. You may have to cross the border for them as I don't know if they are in Canada but I do know they have them in Bellingham at Rite Aid and Walgreens. Awesome. Thanks Rant....hopefully it's avalible here. Crossing the border can be somewhat difficult for me. stupid "laws" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stardust Report post Posted March 1, 2004 We've used the baby Orajel on my niece and nephew, too, CWM in case you can't find the stuff Rant suggested (Orajel can be bought just about anywhere, including your local Wal-Mart), that way you don't have to try and circumvent any laws, y'know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2004 Yeah but Oragel has a age limit.. unless you talk with a doctor and in Canada that can take awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stardust Report post Posted March 1, 2004 Ah. I just remember my sister using it on my niece at a very early age and just getting the OTC stuff that tastes like bubblegum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted March 1, 2004 the ice cube seems to be doing the trick. though he starts screaming everytime I put him down. makes it hard to type. thanks alot i'm going to get that stuff first thing in the morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted March 1, 2004 Made an appointment today. I forked over $1,000 for a priority test. I go in on the 5th with Jeremy and hopefully Melissa (his mom). Results in about 5 days after that they told me. I'm still waiting for her to show up to pick Jeremy up though. If she's ditching him I will freak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted March 1, 2004 Did she give an exact day and time she was coming back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardKnoxII 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2004 Jenny Jones got canceled. Poor old Rude Jude is out of work. Really?? Hell I'm shocked she lasted long after the whole friend tells roommate that he is gay and love with him and then the friend kills the roommate and himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted March 1, 2004 Did she give an exact day and time she was coming back? Today. at 11 am. it is now 2:15 pm and there's been no phone call or anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted March 1, 2004 Did she give an exact day and time she was coming back? Today. at 11 am. it is now 2:15 pm and there's been no phone call or anything. In the infamous words of Scooby Doo Rut-Row Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricMM 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2004 CWM you're being stunningly responsable. But... can you afford a bairn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted March 2, 2004 Yes. I'm more than finically secure. My foster father left me some stocks and money. I have enough that I could stop working for awhile. But I work because if I don't then my addictive personality kicks in hardcore. I finally heard from her...on the phone. She says she's coming for him "Sometime this week". I went ballistic and called her an "irrespnsible whore" and told her that I was getting tested and that if he was mine then she'd never see him again. I have a temper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted March 2, 2004 regardless if the kid is or isn't yours you can't give him back to her. Not in good conscience at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted March 2, 2004 I won't be. if he isn't mine he's going to Children's services. I know people that work there and I've already been in contact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaertos 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2004 So CVM, any updates? You can't leave us hanging like this brother! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted March 8, 2004 I went in on Friday with Jeremy and did the testing. The people there say the results should arrive by Thursday maybe Wed. His mom has still not shown up. He's sleeping alot better now and I'm starting to get really attached to him so hopefully he is me. I'd like to thank Rant, SD, Nice Guy Adam, and especially Sass for the advice and support with all of this stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2004 Single fathers get the jimmy whacks 24/7. First chance you get with good weather, get that kid with you to a park. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaertos 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2004 Well man, if that's what you're hoping, then I hope that's how it turns out. But, just to be the wet blanket here, what are you going to do with the kid if he isn't yours now that you care about the little rugrat? Are you still thinking Children's Services? On that note, let me say that I admire the stance you are taking with the kid. You've got a lot more responsible outlook on the situation than I would have had at your age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2004 Same here. If a chick was at my door holding a baby in her arms, I'd turn off all the lights and lock the door... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted March 9, 2004 the thought ran through my head I must admit. And yeah if he's not me i'm taking him to Child's services Share this post Link to post Share on other sites