This is a tough time for sure. We did the 3 hour schedule around the clock until our trio were 5 months (2.5 months adjusted). I tried to keep them awake to play during the day and then worked on sleeping at night. They weren't ready to go into their cribs before that and frankly, it was easier for me to keep them in the living room. I converted a chaise lounger into a "bed" for them and set up boppies to prevent accidental rolls. The key is that you get sleep...my husband and I had shifts. I slept from 7pm-1am and he slept from 1am-7am, we were on an 8, 11, 2, 5 schedule for so long. I was eventually able to increase their amounts and we now stretch to 4 hours during the day and sleep from 7pm-7am. It will get better!!