The Daily (tooth)Grind

Teething comes with a distinct set of challenges, both for Sam and for me.  Sam's challenges are pretty straightforward.  His mouth hurts. This mouth pain causes multiple side effects such as fussiness, inconsistent naps (both short and long), random crying, eating little bits at a time, frustration at hunger, and excessive drooling. My challenges are all about attempting to foresee his needs/figure out what he wants when he fusses.  Is he hungry for another sip of milk? Is he in need of a piggybacked nap due to his short previous nap? Does he need some Tylenol? Does he need something to chew on? Does he just need to be held?