I know I'm got a ton of hormones going, but that really made me tear up when I read that.
You have the sweetest little boy Anna.
It is true, that now he knows. But, it is so hard for them when they are OT. I think just that little bit extra sleep last night helped him keep his wits about himself. Good idea mommy about staying quiet to see what he would do. Mommy was "sleeping" just like you've been telling Stan

I hope that is a step in the right direction.
I completely agree about waiting until the molars come out also. If this is still going in then it would probably be worth the money. I know we've contemplated a sleep consult as well over here a few times. But, usually just about when I'm really at my wits end things settle down again.