Mommy Brain

[lena3018]

For the last few months my brain has been all over the place and I am not sure why. There are times I walk into a room and forget in a few seconds why I did it. My daughter would ask for a cup of water and I would come back with something else because I forgot what she ask for. There was even a time where I got her ready for school on a holiday just to drive to an empty school .

Last week I got an email for a deal on 2 large pizzas so I decided to order them. Because I was checking my email on my phone I just did my order online it was faster that way. It was taking a really long time for it to be delivered so I checked my email and it said it would be ready in 20 minutes and I had been waiting for an hour . Everyone was wondering where their pizza was so I called just to find out I had put carry out and the pizza had been ready for 40 minutes.

I am not sure if my memory lose is because I am getting older but I am not yet 30. So I blame all my brain farts on Mommy brain but I am not sure if it is a real thing or not.

   

[Sweetpea1228]

As moms we all experience brain fog. I think it's natural unless it happens many times a day or you forget who you are then I would see a doctor.

[lena3018]

As moms we all experience brain fog. I think it's natural unless it happens many times a day or you forget who you are then I would see a doctor.

Lol lets hope it doesn't go that far but that would be a good plan to get out of doing dishes.

[Kirenisa]

Awh it happens, my mom experiences this quite often so you aren't the only one

[moon29]

i had my son 12 months ago and my husband has recently started to comment on how not on top of things i am lately.  im a stay at home mom so i am constantly jumping from one thing to the next get about 3 hours of sleep a night and live off of coffee so who can blame me for not being so on top of it.

[dkanofsky]

You're probably on overload.  But if you are really concerned, seek out medical advice.

[southernhorizons]

Yes, 'Mommy Brain" is a natural occurrence! You're brain is just in overload mode. Try to get as much rest as possible, even though that usually isn't possible! Even short cat naps throughout the day can refresh you brain and help you focus better.

[ro901]

you need regular sleep and at least 6 hours. sleep deprivation is killer

[lena3018]

you need regular sleep and at least 6 hours. sleep deprivation is killer

That really could be the reason I work retail and we are getting ready for Black Friday and Christmas. I have no set hours and have been doing overnights a lot. More than 6 hours of sleep would be really nice.

[sherryinutah]

I can become confused if my life is too chaotic.  That's why I purposely choose to keep things simple.  I think we all have to find ways to survive mentally.   

[darkxtsuna]

I'm 23 and sometimes I have memory lost its common when people age don't feel down about it.

[natashaspy]

blame it on the weather change lol...that's what I do!

[Penwoir]

I'm a stay at home mom and I also get this brainfog sometimes.  Then I'll take a step back and realise that I haven't had 10 minutes to just sit down in the chair and regroup, rest and slow down a bit. My mind is whurring with what I'll make for my family's dinner, what I can pack for my kids lunch, the washing that I must get out of the dryer before the crinkles set in, and I mustn't forget to take the dog to the vet for his vaccines at 11.10am appointment, then what if I'm not back in time to see the sprinkler blow out man. Sometimes my oldest son will ask for a drink, I make it then give it to my youngest son! Two days after my oldest son was born, we took him home from the hospital, I was a new mom, very inexperienced and completely brainfogged. I recall having a problem which I needed for the midwife to call me back about, so I left a message, fell asleep in the chair and when the phone rang, my husband woke me up and gave the phone to me. I just looked at the phone blankly and asked my husband if he knew why I wanted to speak to the midwife. He said I didn't tell him but that I should speak to the midwife anyway. I continued to look at the phone, panicked that I was losing it. I'm afraid I finally had to confess to the midwife that I couldn't remember why I had called her! It happens. I say take some time for yourself during the day to just rest. My mom used to say if your soldiers don't rest, they can't fight the battle tomorrow!

[potluck6]

you are so not getting older at 30 that is a joke to us over 50 or 60 .I think it happens to everyone Ive forgotten wear I put things unless I make a mental note and sometimes that doesn't work. You were able to type clearly everything so that is good. My daughter has a 2yrd old and sometimes i'll talk to her on the phone and she'll forget the next few days later what I said . don't worry maybe do a crossword puzzle if you have time or something to make your mind work.

[lguzman1]

Your just probably tired, been there, done that, and don't want to get back to that. That a mommy thing!