Just wanted to offer you some hugs too .

My DS2 was a shocker overnight and by 5.5 months I was slipping into depression. I was beside myself and did not like the person I was becoming from sleep deprivation. My boys and DH and I were all suffering because of it. Our paediatric chiro recommended using a method very similar to what Marydean described (great description btw ). I stayed at my mum's house for a few days for the extra support during the day (she helped look after DS1, cooked for me, etc) and tried the method at her house. It took 5 nights and DS2 was sleeping through the night. It was the best thing we could have done. There was actually very little crying (it just feels like heaps at the time) and DS2 was not at all traumatised because there is lots of reassurance, no CIO.

If you need help/support/a cheering squad, etc., please don't be afraid to post in here and ask for it.
We'll all be here for you . Feel free to PM me any time too .