Memory Issues since having baby

ABColeslaw · June 2011

I've posted about this before because its seriously stressing me out. Lots of people responded that they had similar issues. But still? Anyone else still having some memory issues? Sometimes I have word retrevial issues...just can't find the word I'm looking for AND sometimes I forget small details...like things that have happened in the past few weeks or months. I plan on bringing it up at my next appt with my doctor which isn't until the beg of August.

Chrysallys · June 2011

My son is almost two and my memory is still crap. I can't spell anymore, I often can't think of the proper vocabulary. I often feel like an idiot while trying to have a serious conversation. One would think it would have been better by now.

MrsHT · June 2011

I am so glad I am not the only one struggling with this issue. DH is like when will the normal on top of her game girl be back. I laugh thinking she might be gone for good. If I say I need to do this or that and I don't do it right away, otherwise its not going to happen. My poor memory....

ABColeslaw · June 2011

Chrysallys:
My son is almost two and my memory is still crap. I can't spell anymore, I often can't think of the proper vocabulary. I often feel like an idiot while trying to have a serious conversation. One would think it would have been better by now.

Its gotten to the point that I'm worried about early onset alzheimer's. I know that sounds silly...but it worries me.

piper09 · June 2011

I struggle with this at times, too. It seems to be directly related to how much sleep I am (or am NOT) getting. DS sleeps really well, but I have basically slept like crap since he's been born. Are you getting enough sleep?

ABColeslaw · June 2011

piper09:
I struggle with this at times, too. It seems to be directly related to how much sleep I am (or am NOT) getting. DS sleeps really well, but I have basically slept like crap since he's been born. Are you getting enough sleep?

No, I don't get nearly enough sleep. I've also been getting headache which I assume are lack of sleep related.

liza0828 · June 2011

Could be sleep related, or also thyroid related. I think its pretty common for women to have thyroid issues after a pregnancy. It's worth getting your levels checked.

ABColeslaw · June 2011

liza0828:
Could be sleep related, or also thyroid related. I think its pretty common for women to have thyroid issues after a pregnancy. It's worth getting your levels checked.

Hmm I've never heard this before. I'm actually on total thyroid replacement therapy. I have severe Hashimotos and I'm getting my thyroid removed at some point. Thank you for posting this, I'm going to call me endocrinologist.

ANJ410 · June 2011

ABColeslaw:

Chrysallys:
My son is almost two and my memory is still crap. I can't spell anymore, I often can't think of the proper vocabulary. I often feel like an idiot while trying to have a serious conversation. One would think it would have been better by now.

Its gotten to the point that I'm worried about early onset alzheimer's. I know that sounds silly...but it worries me.

It's not silly, I have the same thought!! I've asked my real-life friends if they have this issue too and they all say they do, so I know its common, but I still feel very frustrated and worried. I have an English degree and worked in advertising for 8 years and struggle to retrieve words and names constantly! My brain has turned to absolute mush since having children.

Editing to add in that I also have Hashimoto's Hypothyroiditis and take medication daily. I just had a blood draw and my levels are okay now. I would think that the memory problems wouldn't be related, but that is definitely something to bring up with the Dr. Unfortunately i don't go back until next year. Will you post if your discuss it with your Dr and they say it is related?

epona3 · June 2011

ABColeslaw:

Chrysallys:
My son is almost two and my memory is still crap. I can't spell anymore, I often can't think of the proper vocabulary. I often feel like an idiot while trying to have a serious conversation. One would think it would have been better by now.

Its gotten to the point that I'm worried about early onset alzheimer's. I know that sounds silly...but it worries me.

OMG, this is exactly me! I'm thinking I'm going to bring it up at my next dr's appt, too, but I guess I'm glad to see so many other women feeling the same. I have serious trouble with names, and events. It's gotten to the point, where at the end of the day, I will try to go through the day's events in order to remember them better later (sort of "memory exercises" I guess) which does seem to help.

Also, the last 2 weeks DD has been sleeping through the night (so, for the last year I haven't gotten a full night's sleep) which has helped a LOT. I feel so much better lately (but still worried about my memory...)

ABColeslaw · June 2011

epona3:
ABColeslaw:

Chrysallys:
My son is almost two and my memory is still crap. I can't spell anymore, I often can't think of the proper vocabulary. I often feel like an idiot while trying to have a serious conversation. One would think it would have been better by now.

Its gotten to the point that I'm worried about early onset alzheimer's. I know that sounds silly...but it worries me.

OMG, this is exactly me! I'm thinking I'm going to bring it up at my next dr's appt, too, but I guess I'm glad to see so many other women feeling the same. I have serious trouble with names, and events. It's gotten to the point, where at the end of the day, I will try to go through the day's events in order to remember them better later (sort of "memory exercises" I guess) which does seem to help.

Also, the last 2 weeks DD has been sleeping through the night (so, for the last year I haven't gotten a full night's sleep) which has helped a LOT. I feel so much better lately (but still worried about my memory...)

I'm thinking that my headaches are from lack of sleep, but the headaches combined with the memory stuff really freaks me out. I also try to go over my day before bed. But my hubbs is getting very frustrated with me lately. I keep forgetting to do things I said I would do.

jmgcoggins · June 2011

ABColeslaw:
I've posted about this before because its seriously stressing me out. Lots of people responded that they had similar issues. But still? Anyone else still having some memory issues? Sometimes I have word retrevial issues...just can't find the word I'm looking for AND sometimes I forget small details...like things that have happened in the past few weeks or months. I plan on bringing it up at my next appt with my doctor which isn't until the beg of August.

Your not alone. I often feel like the pregnancy brain was completely swapped with the brain I used to have. I forget a lot of things, sometimes within a few minutes. I'll ask someone a question, they'll answer....and after talking about other stuff, I'll ask them the question again, because I don't remember if I asked it already. I feel crazy. I used to remember things really well, and could rattle off whatever a person asked easily. Now....not so much.

What's really bad is I can't even remember my ABC's all the time, Like if you ask me what came after i, I would have to sing them in order to tell you. I feel like a complete moron.

ABColeslaw · June 2011

jmgcoggins:
ABColeslaw:
I've posted about this before because its seriously stressing me out. Lots of people responded that they had similar issues. But still? Anyone else still having some memory issues? Sometimes I have word retrevial issues...just can't find the word I'm looking for AND sometimes I forget small details...like things that have happened in the past few weeks or months. I plan on bringing it up at my next appt with my doctor which isn't until the beg of August.
Your not alone. I often feel like the pregnancy brain was completely swapped with the brain I used to have. I forget a lot of things, sometimes within a few minutes. I'll ask someone a question, they'll answer....and after talking about other stuff, I'll ask them the question again, because I don't remember if I asked it already. I feel crazy. I used to remember things really well, and could rattle off whatever a person asked easily. Now....not so much.
What's really bad is I can't even remember my ABC's all the time, Like if you ask me what came after i, I would have to sing them in order to tell you. I feel like a complete moron.

Ugh me too. I was joking with a coworker that I'm lucky I already did grad school, because if I were to try to do it now I would be screwed. It just sucks because I really valued my intelligence.

ASmallWonder · June 2011

I have it too. I get so pissed when I think "Go Google XYZ" and by the time I've opened my browser I can't remember WTF I was going to look up. At work I live and die by my notebook/to do list or else my boss would hate me. I write down every thing I can't accomplish within two seconds of her asking me.

RaeAnt · June 2011

You know how everyone said we had "preggy brain"...I never had that. I currently have what I call "toddler brain." Seriously, you have a lot more going on when dealing with a toddler and a baby for that matter. All kinds of things to remember. it's no wonder our brains can't keep up...lack of sleep, busy schedules. it'll probably calm down a bit once they enter elementary school.

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