I'm possibly not the best person to answer the work/life balance question as I'm a SAHM now. But I would suggest maybe getting some help in once you're back at work if you can afford it. A cleaner once a fortnight or something will take alot of pressure off you, and you'll be able to spend quality time with your family on your days off instead of tearing around cleaning. You could set aside an afternoon of cooking so most of your weeks dinners are ready, saves you having to start from scratch when you get home. Make sure you have a day where it's just family and you do something together, even if that's just hanging out at home. I know this really helps my DH feel connected and recharge before he starts his working week again. Another idea is to start grocery shopping online, you can do it anytime of the day without leaving the house, much less stressful when your time is limited. Make sure you have some time just for you, even if it's just to grab a coffee with a friend.
Try not to worry so much about next year though, your little guy will be around 6 months by then and will have changed and grown so much. It's possible he will be sleeping longer stretches which means you will be too and trust me, that makes so much of a difference to your emotional/mental health. I felt like a different person when my Moo starting sleeping through and much more able to cope! I am unsure what kind of health scare your DH had ( and I'm sorry to hear he's unwell) but maybe he will be much more like himself by this time too and able to do more for DS. I know it's hard not to worry but enjoy being home while you can for the time being.
Oh yeah I forgot - meal planning! Make sure you have a list of quick easy meals to cook for each night and whoever gets home first can start the preparation. DP is ok at cooking he just never knows what to cook so with a list he can cope
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