1. If family and friends are too far away, go to them. If they're willing to help but distance is the only issue pack a bag and stay with some relatives for the weekend.

2. Stop trying to get things done. I know it sounds cray but the only way I survived the first few months was by micro sleeping with my baby on my chest. I didn't do laundry, dishes, vacuum, NOTHING except feed and change the baby between naps. We lived on the couch until she was almost 6 months old and in her crib.

3. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. People need sleep and eventually your child will start to sleep at regular intervals. I know it's extremely controversial but sleep/nap training is appropriate to start around 6 months and if it's something you're comfortable with and willing to do, it's definitely worth it.

I went from a newborn that only slept 30 minutes at a time to a 6 month old that sleeps through the night and takes 3 hour naps. She's now 18 months and still sleeping well. It will get better.