Elise
the cry it out method didn't work.. my hb tried the other night and end up, ell cried till hungry and asked for milk, after milk he went to sleep. tho tired, but i think it's not a gd idea le but of cos' depends on individual la.. also, while crying they take in more wind, and more wind leads to tummy ache/etc more discomfort and they cry more.
am starting to figure out why Ell keeps crying when put down to sleep, or wake up crying after 5-10 min, He is tired but he looks like he is looking for a comfortable position, and if not, he rubs his face and then cry. First, it could be reflux, cos reflux is uncomfortable and when put down on their backs, they feel pain/discomfort, etc. Cos' ell showed some signs of reflux, so now I try to burp him more, and keep him upright longer. Second, i think he is trying to find a comfortable position. Donno la, esp evening he is actually sleeping already but suddenly move himself, then decides to cry. I will pick him up and walk, cos standing still he still cry. After a while, I put him back to his crib. It might take 2-3 times for me to do that before he finally Zzz..
Like many said, it's a passing phase. they will outgrow it.. =)
I am also trying to be patient and understand him more.
Perhaps, you can pass to your hb or mom or mil to take care while you do other things, keeps your mind away at least. Then, come back rejuvenate again to take in all those fussiness. =p