Hi, I'm new to mumsnet so please forgive me if i get things wrong!
I have 2 brilliant boys one 7 and one 5.
Our 5 year old, S,has been waking in the night, around 12 to 1 in the morning, now for several months, we take him to the loo soothe him but he wakes up again screaming. I don't think he is having night terrors, I think he just wants to snuggle up which isn't a problem for a couple of nights but all of us are now shattered from the lack of a good nights sleep. He doesn't have any problems in getting to sleep when he goes to bed and is usually flat out by 8pm. he has a healthy balanced diet and we do exercise as a family, Our bed time routine is well established since the birth of our first son, bath at 7 the story and a drink then they are allowed to look at a book for a few minutes before lights out.
Any help or advice greatly appreciated.
A sleep deprived mum. :(