Pregnancy Brain

I have had the worst pregnancy brain with this baby. It's been bad! Lou and my Mom have probably noticed the most. They would be talking to me and I'd hear them just not comprehend what they were saying. They have been kind enough to repeat it a few times for me to be able to wrap my mind around their words.

On my birthday back in Feb., I had the most embarrassing moment while leaving a sustainability conference. I was headed to my car when a man stopped me before reaching the exit.  He stuck out his hand and introduced himself. I went to do the same but in that moment I FORGOT MY NAME!

While visiting the midwife and learning I had Strep B, I had thought Mary was going to tell me I had to deliver in a hospital, so while she was explaining how to treat the Strep my mind was thinking about something else. Thank god Lou came to this appointment because I saw her talking but heard nothing she said. This has been a reoccurring issue for me throughout the pregnancy.

Just this week Mom came and took Brendan and I to lunch. I had clipped a coupon for the salad bar we went to but at the register the attendant told us they couldn't accept it. We were puzzled until she kindly pointed out the coupon was for Souper Salad and we were at Sweet Tomatoes. I went to the wrong restaurant!

About 39 weeks along.

Even Brendan is having to remind me to do simple tasks. Sometimes I forget what I'm doing, or when hanging out with friends I don't feel like I'm completely listening and absorbing everything . Forget about anyone telling me any information too quickly either. If I'm not 100% focused and they are talking at a moderate pace, then I'm going to miss it. Even people on the phone giving info faster than my brain is processing. I don't know if I'm just that distracted this pregnancy or if it is lack of oxygen to my brain but I feel like a complete space cadet-- way worse than I was with Brendan.