People warned me that I would get forgetful during my pregnancy and the first few months of Bella’s life. A term THEY refer to as “mommy brain”. Being the consummate professional, bordering on obsessively organized, I thought there was no way that could happen to me. I mean, is it chemical? Is it exhaustion? Or is it just an excuse?
I can attest it is not urban legend! My personal belief is that it’s caused by a combination of exhaustion and distraction. You have so many new things to focus on and learn that you tend to do strange things or become forgetful. My first experience was when I was walking Louie (the dog) and had the full poop bag in one hand and the cell phone in the other. I’m sure you see where this is going… Of course, I threw away my cell phone in the dumpster !! It was like slow motion playback as I realized I still had the poop bag in my hand and succumbed to the thought of the dumpster dive that was in my near future to save my beloved Blackberry.
If that wasn’t bad enough, I’ve since found myself putting empty Tupperware in the fridge instead of the cabinet, pausing to make sure I’m taking MY thyroid medicine in the morning and not the dog’s (who knew we would end up on the same medicine?) and putting the formula bottle in the warmer and not turning it on. Mostly harmless, but makes me feel like a complete airhead!
My latest Mommy Brain act was just yesterday. I got everyone ready in the morning (dog walked and fed, bottles filled, laundry put into the dryer, Bella changed and fed) and ran out the door for work. When I got there, I looked in the mirror and realized I had forgotten to brush my hair and put makeup on. I give up ! Who needs it anyway? I’m embracing my distraction, I loved being distracted by Bella, Keith and Louie in the mornings!
Hopefully someday I will get my Adult Brain back! If you see me without makeup or doing something silly, please just laugh with me!
Bringing Up Bella Eveline 
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