How do you deal with the lack of sleep?

[benny]

I don't drink coffe, something I'm seriously starting to reconsider since my alertness and efficiency have seen a huge dip. What are your methods of dealing with the lack of sleep that accompanies a new born?

 

[Papa Bear]

Get into a routine so that you and your wife can alternate on attending to the baby at night. When you get used to having only 3 or 4 hours of sleep, it becomes easier.

 

[jason]

Coffee, tea and mountain dew. Sometimes I will take a spoonful of honey.

 

[KevinD]

I've used all those wonderful things that are so bad for our bodies too. I use to drink a lot of Cuban coffee. It's a small shot that is very powerful and will wake you up right away. I've been trying to get my diet to include more healthy things so I don't have to depend on artificial things that are bad for the body so much.

 

[Boston]

In my own experience, napping while the baby is napping and alternating with your wife would be the best suggestion. Best of luck!