8 month regression/leap?

Allison • Wifey to 👨🏼‍🦲, mommy to 💙👦🏻, ivf warrior 💉, 🌈 baby 💙👶🏻
Something is going on with my son.... he will be 8 months next week. He is waking multiple times a night crying, but will put himself back to sleep in a few minutes. He is waking at 5 am and not going back to sleep :(.  His naps are also horrible. 
 
We brought him to the dr to check his ears and they are clear. 
This is day 4. I'm hoping this only lasts a week or 2. Anyone else in the same boat yet?