First it’s called “pregnancy brain”…the cells in the brain actually shrink a bit. Then that goes away and the brain is devoted to what’s in the diaper bag….plenty of diapers, wipes, burpy cloths, bib, toys, formula adequate for enough feedings plus an extra just in case, bottles, water, tylenol, gas drops, tissues enough for 3 kids, cars for the 3 yr old, snacks for the 3 yr old, etc. And then there’s the individual needs of each of the kids and the husband. And the groceries and the laundry and the house cleaning. Then there’s the normal social things to think about…Who’s coming over when and we’re going to Who’s when.
So with all this (and more) the brain focus on only the important stuff and lets everything else disappear into the rest of the 90% of the brain. Where the keys are, whether the washer got turned on before leaving, if the oven got turned off, and whether or not the dog has been let out to pee today.
And yes, this is a true phenomenon. Ain’t motherhood grand??
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I stared at that “brain” segment diagram and reflected when I will be there – soon.
Salute to you and to all mothers in the World.
I used to laugh at “baby” and “mam” brain until it happened to me. I know firsthand how real it can be. I make lots of lists, set cell phone reminders, and do a lot of apologizing–this is how I cope with it.
Davida
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So right on the mark — except for the “sleeping.” I only WISH I had that much sleep!
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Oh goodness this is so true! It seems that everytime I leave the house now I have forgotton something like diapers, a drink, a jacket, my purse. There is always at least one important thing I have forgotten.
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