kaz... yes sleep deprivation is a form of torture.. its probably a combo of both hun, i remember feeling the same, as recently as january, have you tried giving him a bottle over night? or a BF?? i know youo weaned but maybe one feed overnight may help him sleep better etc... remember that he isnt with you all the time any more and this may be his way of getting cuddles etc... (please dont take that the wrong way, i dont think i wrote it very well, tired mummy here too ) and feeding offers him your undevided aattention plus a cuddle. a chat with your MCHN is a great idea too

Ali your a busy beaver!! i hope your friend gets some anwsers, sometimes though it just happens have lovely cuddles with miss A tonight!!

malyna we have lamb shanks in the slow cooker tonight and M loved it!! she loves risotto too, piklets a popular too!