I'm fortunate in that both boys (2 & 5yrs) are pretty good sleepers. However we moved house last summer, went on holiday and then Dh was working away for quite long periods, and I underestimated how unsettling this has been for DS2. He suddenly understandably had clingy phases and his sleep has not been great.
I've mostly got things back on track apart from one thing that, he has recently started waking 5.30-6am and screams his head off. (Before he used to sleep 6.30-7am and chat quietly). We started bringing him into our bed so that he wouldn't wake DS1 but DH& I wouldn't get any more sleep. Last week I just started bringing my pillow and duvet up into his room and slept there. Sometimes DS2 does go back to sleep but mostly he just disturbs DS1 who needs more sleep and then everyone one is tired.
I'm unsure whether to try gradual retreat with Ds2 so he learns to stay in his cot but it would mean Ds1 sleep would suffer for a couple of weeks or shall I just bring him in with me? I'm convinced he's now just waking at same time out of habit and can't get himself back to sleep.
Anyone in this situation, how to resolve? Any tips or ideas much appreciated