Toothless no more

After 12 months and three weeks of no teeth, Elliana is no longer tooth-less. Tooth # 1 began to make an appearance on January 21st. Just this little tooth poking it's way through Elli's tiny red gum. The upper front tooth showed up later that week and both the upper and lower tooth are still coming in strong.

Less than three weeks since that first tooth appearance, tooth # 3 and # 4 are beginning to surface as well. It is so odd to see how these little teeth are already changing the smile that we are so used to...the smile that we love.

Overall, I would say that Elliana is a tropper during the teething process. She still gives smiles through the snot, cough and aches that are associated with those teeth arriving. It is hard to watch our little girl not feel tip-top, but we know that this is a short term issue with a positive long term benefit....an even more beautiful smile on our tiny daughter. :)