I am having similar problems with my 11 week old---I had been doing ssh-patt but was completely frustrated b/c it would take anywhere from 30-40min to get him back to sleep. I also had been picking him up and doing it on my shoulder when he cried---like the book says to do-----but then he learned to cry more. Anyway, I am never completely sure when to stop ssh-patting b/c he settles and then awakens every 10 min-----even though I have continued with it. Maybe I am doing it too long?
This morning, I saw some light at the end of the tunnel----he slept for 30min---woke up --moved around in his crib a bit and then went back to sleep----for another 45min. Imagine my surprise.
Deborah