Oh Night Terrors...

You are not my friend.  Poor Reid has had night terrors 2 of the last 3 nights, and I'll tell you, it's one of the most helpless times I've experienced as a mom.  Both episodes probably lasted about 20 minutes or so, and the first night we weren't sure what it was.  Reid was inconsolable and just crying constantly.  He was even thrashing a little, jerky with his movements, and refused a pacifier or anything else that might soothe him.  We thought it might be a night terror that night, but after tonights episode we are certain that's what is going on.  It's awful!  And while I know it doesn't hurt him, and won't be remembered in the morning, it's still painful to see your child crying uncontrollably.  Seemingly in pain.  And inconsolable.  I hope these 2 are not the beginning of many more, but just a couple of flukey episodes... time will tell, I guess!