Palantir

I think one of the biggest keys to success post-partum is trying to get enough consecutive SLEEP in the evenings--at least 5-6 hours. Otherwise, your study time will be hampered by that overwhelming desire to put your head down or go find a snack.

Our second child was born a month before L2 last year and it was a real challenge for me--as the husband--although I think the lessons learned apply to either spouse.

Having the non-studying spouse pull a bit more of the night duty (12am and 3am feedings or feeding-assistance) will enable you to be awake enough to put in some quality time throughout the day--especially in the morning, before the recurring sleep-eat-diaper-sleep cycle spins too many times and you just want to watch TV instead.

Also, sleeping in a separate room (if you can handle this) at night helps because the night-duty spouse can be the one to react to whimpers and crying rather than you, the CFA candidate.

If you can stave off exhaustion, I think you can accomplish anything you put your mind to during this period!

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ATH, CFA, CAIA