From another mama of a labour intensive sleeper, lots of hugs. Hang in there, things can and will change but I recommend following your heart/intinct re sleep training.

I love Pinky's stuff too but also got ideas from Dr Sears and Elizabeth Pantley (No Cry Sleep Solution). Google for the sites. My DS also suffered terribly with teething and is sensitive to food which affected his going to sleep at your DS's age and staying asleep now.

DS required lots of rocking/cuddling/walking but now is impatient to climb out of my lap into his cot and snuggle with his 'bear' (one of those flat sheepskin koalas - fabulous cos it's flat and he can roll on it) because his bed is a welcoming place to be which was my ultimate goal. We also coslept for about 4 months this year and wish I had done it earlier. We still do ita bit if he's having a bad night. We manage to fit me, 6 foot DH, DS and the geriatric jack russell in our QS bed (don't ask!). I just remembered that I coslept quite a bit in the day, esp the after lunch sleep as he slept longer and I got a rest.

So, hang in there, he will sleep eventually!