arvo ladies,

Mel sorry to hear that he's had the tummy pains for a while now. Great news that there is something available so you can still feed. I think with my sis, by the time they worked out the lactose problem she'd become disheartened try to feed for so long that she couldn't do it any longer.
I was worried Xavier would end up having an adverse effect from milk 'cause it didn't sit well with me or my sisters and both nieces had trouble. I think the lucky boy got dad's genes there. I swear Nathan is an anomaly and can handle huge amounts of lactose no probs.

Jessikah, please don't apologise for needing to vent. When I read your post I was wishing that you were closer so I could offer what little help I could. Did you consider calling your mum. Ethan might not be settling because he can smell you. Sometimes you just need to hand them to someone else so you don't go insane.
Maybe what mel suggested a nice walk? does he like the pram, Xavier goes to sleep in his, so I know it's a sure fire way to make him sleep.