Brain-Frazzled. Its the only word. Doing (trying to do) a PhD (social sciences, quant, 2nd year) with a 7 month old. No childminder, no creche and no family or friends nearby. Not even near my uni for support. Anyway, I know I'm lucky/privileged to be getting this opportunity and to get the chance to be at home with baby rather than having to go back to work. But just feel fried. Some days better than others, but I literally have about 10 minutes at a time to concentrate. Boyfriend comes home from work at 6 shattered. I'm so tired by then I can't even hold a conversation or even sometimes be civil. I study during naps, at weekends and occasionally when she goes to bed in the evening. And I'm on a full-time scholarship (no option for part-time but supervisors very understanding and don't put me under too much pressure). Anyway - student moms - how do you manage? I feel like we should get extra points for having to study in 10-minute batches!! I've resorted to copious amounts of coffee, borocca and power naps. Still breastfeeding and baby not sleeping through the night...ever...so probably why I'm so tired. Also - and I'd love some advice here - feel bad getting boyfriend to do housework, look after baby when he gets in because he's literally exhausted. We both are, but at least I have the option of a nap/sleep in with the baby while he gets up at 6am. How do you divide up housework when you're studying (hence more flexible)? Anyway....rambling...need sleep..Yesterday I left my phone in the fridge for 5 hours - and I'm supposed to be producing academic work!! TIA!!