We've just had 5 or so blissful weeks of sleeping through then 2 nights ago back to waking up at night and v difficult to settle to sleep having previously gone down with no probs. Gutted.
When he wakes up he has to be cuddled back to sleep and then share with me. if I try to return him to his cot he screams blue murder. previously we dealt with his habitual night waking for 2 oz of milk by substituting for water and then(whispers) 1 night of cc.
However I'm loathe to do cc if it's separation anxiety or teething as I don't want to deprive him of comfort if he needs it. However I really really don't want to end up co-sleeping or being the only one he'll settle for as I've got a few nights away planned and I really really believe in children learning to self soothe (without being punitive). I'm worried if we continue with current regime (me asleep on futon in his room with him from 3amish onwards after up to an hour of stroking) he'll get used to it and it will be traumatic if in a few weeks time we need to sleep train again.
Gave him Calpol last night as cheeks were red and lots of drooling. Must admit to loving him snuffling into me and falling asleep slumped on me but i don't sleep at all like that so just not practical! Also v cute curled up beside me suckling his little blue dog, gorgeous!
anyone have any suggestions as to what it is how to deal with it? My dd (3.8) managed to grow a whole set of teeth including molars without so much as a murmur, nursery noticed them before me! Also from 4m only woke uo about 3x in the night until 2 years old so I was spoilt i know! So any hints or tips or PRACTICAL suggestions. please don't tell me to just carry on co-sleeping long term because that just isn't an option. Also not asking for criticism for doing cc at 6m.
just want some practical tips. cheers.