ss_storm - thank you. we do have a teething necklace - he's been wearing it for a couple of months now. i think he may be the only baby where it's had no effect on their sleeping! i have noticed his teething symptoms have been better since he's been wearing it though.

vixstar - burnt out is exactly how i feel! i hate this feeling - i was so proud of myself for getting through until now & i detest feeling like i am on the edge of falling into a heap. we do have lots of good support - which makes me feel like a bit of a fraud really - DP's mum would take him any time she could. in fact, i think she'd keep him for herself if she thought she could get away with it i don't feel like i can leave him with anyone when he sleeps like this, if that makes sense? we do go to the footy & leave him with DP's mum for night games & the little terror usually sleeps for 4 hours when she puts him down. grrrrr!

mummato1 - thank you. a coffee & a trashy mag sounds like heaven!!

kim - i hope your DS is sleeping better soon - i remember reading a thread you posted & feeling your pain!

lulu - i had a good sook last night when it took an hour & a half to resettle DS. i feel a bit better for it today!

thank you again everyone i think the last couple of days was rock bottom for me, so the only way is up now not sure why it happened now - maybe just a combo of the sickness & closing in on DS turning 1 - i did have a little bump in the road at 6 months so that might just be it.

ETA - MP, much better today thank you! corey seems to be on the mend & getting back to his usual self!