2 year old wakes in night

[Jany24]

Please help!
It's now 2 am and I am in my 2nd hour of battle with 2.2 year old son.
He's been testing us lately with the screaming tantrums which I'm just about coping with during the day.
However for the last few nights for no apparent reason has woken up around midnight screaming at the top of his lungs, I'll go in to the room & instantly stops and says momma! So I know he's not in any pain or distress otherwise he would continue to scream?
So over the past couple of hours I've tried milk, which he happily takes,drinks,then continues to scream. I've laid down in his cot (not comfy), he seems to relax & go to sleep then I leave & yet more screams. I've taken pillow and blanket in his room, laid on the floor but I'm either chatted to or screamed at. I'm not proud of it but I've list my temper too, shouted saying "go to sleeeeep" but that's obviously made him worse. Finally I've just tried leaving him alone to scream it out but man he's stubborn & will not quit.
I also have 2 older children who both have a full day of school ahead of them so just letting the house fill with screaming isn't fair on them.
Wow I've mumbled thus message, please forgive me it is 2am!!!

How exhausting for you. We had the same at a younger age. Think they wake and then just like the attention. I would say that it is fair enough to go and check that your DS is not ill or has a wet bed but I would not give a drink or cuddles because he will keep up a performance for as long as he can keep you running around so I would go in check him and tell him quietly and firmly that it is bed time. I would not go in again for 5 mins (or 10 if you can stand it). Next time of checking I would go in, stand by door for a minute and say nothing and not look at him.
I would make the intervals longer and eventually he will give up. Be strong. Be firm cos you need your sleep!

Our rule has always been 'the most sleep for the most people'

Can you take him in bed with you? I did this with DS when similar happened - it was a phase that lasted a few days and then he slept happily in his own bed again.

It does sound like hard work to sort it but honestly I think it will be worth it cos they soon learn that you mean business and will not be providing late night entertainment! Good luck!

That is a fair point Lairy. Up to you what you feel works for your family O.P. I can foresee that your DS may then be reluctant to return to his bed but your call. I am sure you will work it out.

Thank you for your advice.
I'm keeping everything crossed that this is just a "phase".
Tonight I'm going to bed super early to catch those extra hours & I think next tactic is to try & let him cry it out for as long as I can stand it. I know he's safe & that there's nothing wrong besides a case of terrible 2's?
I'll let you know how it goes.
Sleeeeeppppyyyyy!!!!