Katelyn got her first school picture taken in October. If you're anything like me, you're surprised they have school picture day at a childcare center... not to mention school pictures of the infants, but we thought this turned out pretty cute! Here's a picture of her school picture (the quality isn't the best, but you get the idea.)
Back to the title of this blog. No, your eyes do not deceive you... you read that right. The Tooth Fairy will be stopping by our house tonight. Allow me to explain...
On Tuesday morning I got a phone call at work from Katelyn's school. The director said Katelyn had an accident - she was standing at the ballerina bar and leaned forward too quickly, driving her bottom lip/tooth into the bar which basically split open the gums and dislodged the tooth, so it was loose. After an emergency visit to the pediatric dentist (taking a 9-month old with barely two teeth to the dentist is not something you do everyday - as such, the all-female staff were pretty enamored with her), we were advised to monitor the gums and watch the tooth as it was fully exposed and pretty wobbly. We set up a follow-up appointment for Monday. Basically just a waiting game, but our hope was the gums would begin to reshape around the tooth and eventually hold it securely again.
Michael (have I mentioned he's an amazing dad?) stayed home with Katelyn yesterday afternoon and she was surprisingly happy and unfazed by the injury. Thankfully, she was still taking a bottle, eating baby food, and taking a pacifier just fine. Despite our best efforts to be gentle with the tooth, enough damage was done that it completely fell out today. (It's really troubling and I'm having a tough time with the fact.) The dentist said there's not much that can be done about it and unfortunately, Katelyn won't have a tooth in that spot until her permanent one comes in. As if we weren't heartbroken about this already, this news was even more upsetting. The good news is that Katelyn does not seem to be in any pain and is still her happy little self. We're also counting our blessings as this could've been a lot worse.
So, as strange as it sounds, Katelyn will get her first visit from The Tooth Fairy tonight. Parents worry about everything, but we never imagined this scenario in a million years. Katelyn already has her share of stories and this one tops the list as one she'll tell for life!
Catching up on another event from this week... Katelyn was a champ on Monday at her 9-month check up. Here are her growth stats:
Back to the title of this blog. No, your eyes do not deceive you... you read that right. The Tooth Fairy will be stopping by our house tonight. Allow me to explain...
On Tuesday morning I got a phone call at work from Katelyn's school. The director said Katelyn had an accident - she was standing at the ballerina bar and leaned forward too quickly, driving her bottom lip/tooth into the bar which basically split open the gums and dislodged the tooth, so it was loose. After an emergency visit to the pediatric dentist (taking a 9-month old with barely two teeth to the dentist is not something you do everyday - as such, the all-female staff were pretty enamored with her), we were advised to monitor the gums and watch the tooth as it was fully exposed and pretty wobbly. We set up a follow-up appointment for Monday. Basically just a waiting game, but our hope was the gums would begin to reshape around the tooth and eventually hold it securely again.
Michael (have I mentioned he's an amazing dad?) stayed home with Katelyn yesterday afternoon and she was surprisingly happy and unfazed by the injury. Thankfully, she was still taking a bottle, eating baby food, and taking a pacifier just fine. Despite our best efforts to be gentle with the tooth, enough damage was done that it completely fell out today. (It's really troubling and I'm having a tough time with the fact.) The dentist said there's not much that can be done about it and unfortunately, Katelyn won't have a tooth in that spot until her permanent one comes in. As if we weren't heartbroken about this already, this news was even more upsetting. The good news is that Katelyn does not seem to be in any pain and is still her happy little self. We're also counting our blessings as this could've been a lot worse.
So, as strange as it sounds, Katelyn will get her first visit from The Tooth Fairy tonight. Parents worry about everything, but we never imagined this scenario in a million years. Katelyn already has her share of stories and this one tops the list as one she'll tell for life!
Catching up on another event from this week... Katelyn was a champ on Monday at her 9-month check up. Here are her growth stats:
Weight: 18 lbs. 15 oz. (50th percentile)
Length: 28 inches (50-75th percentile)
Head circumference: 17 3/4 inches (75-90th percentile)
This Thanksgiving we're eternally grateful for Katelyn, her health, her continued growth and development, and her vibrant, fun personality! She's truly a gift from above. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. We're off to Illinois in the morning and are looking forward to it. Safe travels!
4 comments:
Katelyn, you must hold the record for having a baby tooth for the shortest amount of time -- like less than a month. I'm so sorry to hear about your little accident but think you're still a cute little doll baby.
What a story, Missy. I'm so glad Katelyn is handling it so well. I bet the whole experience was MUCH harder on mama. I know that probably doesn't make it any easier. :( Katelyn is such a doll- I bet this will just make her smiles that much cuter! Chris, Campbell, and I wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!
So sorry to read of your tooth accident this week, Katelyn. I bet you were a brave little baby at the dentist office and it sounds like you were charming everyone, too!! Missy and Michael, be kind to yourselves and remember that Katelyn has two of the most wonderful, loving parents in the world!! Happy Thanksgiving and Safe Travels!
Oh my! What a story about the tooth! I hope the tooth fairy gives her an extra special present!
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