Hmmm. Well he is almost 5mths so a little bit of solids could help? I have been told that around 6mths of age (or when they are sitting up independently) the reflux gets much better so it's not that far away for you to hang in for. I can't believe they don't give you reflux meds. It has made such a difference for us as my DS would only sleep short periods of time before waking up screaming until we started meds. Gosh, I wonder what's in the meds that makes them so bad that they won't give them to you. Could you look into finding a paed experienced in reflux? I find the GP's are more reluctant to medicate.

BTW - you've gotta stop worrying about your mum, she doesn't sound supportive at all. Please try to ignore her unhelpful advice. :hugs: