Any of you women who have been pregnant know exactly what I am talking about when I say baby brain. And for those of you who have not been pregnant before and have no clue what I am talking about, let me explain it to you!
Baby brain is just another lovely thing that comes along with pregnancy, and let me tell you..for being a type of person who loves being on top of things and loves having control over a situation..baby brain is not on my "Top Things I Love About Being Pregnant" list..as are many other things that I am not going to go on about. My experience with baby brain is basically feeling like a lost lunatic! And that's no joke. I feel like I cannot remember a thing to save my life, I have to write every piece of information down or else I forget it. I have done things that I could never explain what was going on in my head to anyone..You feel like you're constantly in a fog, or a different world from everyone else. It's not fun! So, here is my advice to you to try and overcome this (even though I'm pretty sure it is impossible to actually overcome baby brain) as best as possible!
Step One: WRITE IT OUT
Seriously, write everything down and write it in detail! I know from personal experience that if you don't write down the details, you will never remember them again. So, get a planner, a notebook, sticky notes, a calendar..anything where you can write down dates, times, notes, etc. and avoid having to come up with an excuse as to why you missed your family dinner last night or your grandmother's birthday party two weeks ago.
Step Two: Stay Calm
It is definitely very stressful dealing with baby brain. Especially when you miss something important like paying a bill. But the best advice I can give to you is to stay calm about it. Don't stress out because you already have enough on your plate and being a stress ball is not good for you or baby! Just tell yourself that this is just a phase and you will get used to it over time. Don't worry..you're not the only one!
Step Three: Just Explain Yourself
Although people may look at you like you're insane when you tell them you have self-diagnosed yourself with baby brain..tell them anyways. Explain to them what you're going through and chances are you will be forgiven! People understand that you're going through a lot being pregnant, especially if this is your first pregnancy. And your husband will probably never truly believe you, but what do men really know anyways?
Even if "baby brain" may not be an actual sickness..the real thing is that you're pregnant, stressed, exhausted, scared and preoccupied which is completely understandable. Talk yourself through it and understand that you really aren't crazy..you're simply just pregnant. :) Don't forget to ask for help when you need it either! Stressing yourself out with a full schedule each day of the week is not what you need right now. If the dishes need done but you would rather take a nap, then I say TAKE THE NAP! Take advantage of napping while you can, because before you know it, your precious bundle of joy won't let you just take a nap whenever you feel tired!
Stay strong, momma. Understand that you're not alone!
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