Michael had another "check up" on Wednesday, April 18.  He went to Austin Children's Dentistry a pediatric specialist to have his front teeth checked.  This came about because he popped his front teeth/lip on a playground pole the previous Thursday (4/12/12). Michael and Mommy rode our bike/trailer over to the park to play and meet up with the Johnson gals.  He was sitting on a step and went to go up again and missed either footing or hand placement and met the 3"round pole square in the mouth. We heard a pop and then the blood and tears ensued for a good 10 minutes.  He was able to calm down, and play a bit more at the playground for about 40 more minutes.  On the ride home, he tried to drink water and eat some cantaloupe.  That proved to be ok but not such a great idea.  He kept bleeding until about supper time but then he was bleeding during the night and the next morning.  So, we tried to get an appointment with Austin Children's on Friday but they close at noon and we couldn't get him there when they had an opening.  Then between scheduling, insurance issues and Momma not pushing to get going, we finally went to the dentist on Wednesday, April 18th.  He did pretty well for an 18 month old on his first dental visit.  The results, the 2 front teeth are not viable, and we are hoping the ligament will tighten up to hold the teeth in.  To do that, no "pas" (pacifier), no straws, no nursing.  All of a sudden our baby boy has to become a big boy.  Thankfully, we were actually working him away from the pacifier and he was only nursing 1 or 2 times a day and frequently skipped days when we were busy. So, for the next week, brushing teeth twice a day and "Q-tip" with "special medicine" (medicated mouthwash) for the front teeth. Unfortunately, his left front tooth is kinda gray already.  We follow up with the dentist on the 25th.  Prayers for no infection and no need for pulling the teeth are appreciated.