It's no secret: Figuring out life with a new baby can be tough. Our job here at Polliwogged is to support new moms like you as you figure a few things out, offering tips, hacks, activities, and product picks and pans as you share your own impressions and tips with us and each other.

But new moms, whether for the first time or fifth, don't just need support in taking care of their babies; they also need support in taking care of themselves. It is so easy for a mother's own needs to get pushed to the background. One of mine is for some camaraderie from other moms, whether online or in person. In the internet world, there are lots of places to look, from blogs like ours to groups on social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter. Right now, I am hoping to tap into your collective wisdom.

Ever since the birth of my third in early October, trying to balance the needs of three children has taken all of my time. This means trouble for any work I would like to do around my home, or (gasp), any time I would like to spend on myself. I am fully prepared to admit it - there are many days when I feel like I am barely keeping my head above water.

So I'm asking: How do you do it?

How do you find the time to pay attention to your kids with all of the love and devotion they deserve and not stay up all night trying to simply keep the house from being condemned?

How do you find time to take time for yourself, whether taking a bath or reading a book or running your own business?

Share a tip, an idea, a source of personal inspiration, or a sanity saver in the comments below. Your thoughts won't just help me, but all those other moms I know are in the same boat.

Thanks in advance for taking a moment to give a mom a hand! - Sara I.

Polliwogged contributor Erika Jurney will be guest editing Polliwogged for two weeks, editing and publishing our team's posts three times a day. In addition to contributing handmade finds for parents at Polliwogged, Erika blogs at Plain Jane Mom, SV Moms Blog, and one of the best handmade shopping blogs on the Internet, Try Handmade. - Jeremiah