So typical of me! The other day, during a few moments of downtime at work, I decided to pen a thoughtful post about my ongoing memory issues. Yes, you guessed it—I can’t find it now. I called up my friend Lisa and asked her to check the stash of papers where I keep my work notes. Sure enough, there were a bunch of blank sheets, but no trace of my brilliant musings. I swear I wrote it! Or at least I thought I did. If I recall correctly, it was quite entertaining—if you find other people’s memory lapses amusing. But hey, it’s not my fault! I’ve heard that each pregnancy can zap brain cells, and guess what? I have five kids. Yep, pregnancy brain is real, and it seems to be here for good.
It all started innocently enough. I’d mix up one kid’s name with another—those were the golden days. Now, I find myself reciting all my kids’ names aloud before landing on the correct one. I feel just like my parents used to! (And now my husband is gasping in disbelief—calm down, sweetheart!)
I often walk from one room to another in my house, only to forget why I even set out in the first place. It’s getting a bit alarming, especially since I work as a nurse in the ER. I’ll head to the medication room and completely blank on what I needed. Just the other day, I caught myself putting wristbands on patients—twice! I really need to get my act together.
Yesterday, I felt a wave of panic hit me when I couldn’t remember if I had paid my electric bill. Most of my bills are on autopay, but for some bizarre reason, I canceled the automatic payment for my electric bill. A quick call to the utility company confirmed that I had indeed paid it, but I had no recollection of doing so. That’s concerning!
To combat my memory lapses, I’ve got a giant calendar on my fridge where I jot down all my appointments. If it’s not on there, it simply doesn’t happen. Actually, that’s not entirely true—sometimes, even if it is on there, I forget what I was supposed to do the moment I walk away from the calendar.
I’m starting to think about ginkgo supplements. But let’s be real—what are the odds I’ll remember to take them? Don’t even bother leaving me a message; I’ll likely recall it only when it’s too late. It’s baffling because I used to have an excellent memory. I remembered birthdays, anniversaries, and even whether or not I had put on deodorant. Yes, that’s a real struggle for me. Some days, I must smell fantastic since I have a sneaking suspicion I’ve applied deodorant two or three times. Hmm, perhaps those days when people seem to keep their distance are the days I forget to apply any at all. Gotta test that theory out—if I remember to!
But honestly, I can’t be held responsible. It’s my kids who have managed to steal my brain cells! I get it; pregnancy-induced memory loss is necessary. If we remembered everything, we might never have more than one child. So, in a strange way, memory loss is a blessing. At least that excuse makes me feel a little better when I manage to recall it.
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Summary:
Pregnancy brain is a real phenomenon that can lead to forgetfulness and memory lapses, especially after multiple pregnancies. The author humorously shares personal anecdotes about her struggles with remembering names, appointments, and even basic tasks, all while pointing out that this cognitive decline is a common experience for many parents. Despite the challenges, there’s a silver lining: forgetfulness can be a blessing in disguise that may encourage larger families.