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Mommy brain or ADD

Jessdub10Jessdub10 member
in January 2016 Moms
I'm seriously beginning to think I may have ADD, and not the hyperactive type I have no energy for all that.

I don't know if this is typical mommy brain stuff resulting from not sleeping for more than 3 hrs at a time for months on end - or - if there's more to it. 

Lately life has been such a mess and I always feel like I messed something up or can't get a chance to finish a simple task.
I always feel like I'm rushing around and still end up late and looking at the clock thinking wtf! I was late getting my daughter to dance class 3 weeks in a row, this week we were finally early but I forgot her bag with her shoes. 
I'll go to the grocery store with a list and still come out with only half of what I need for each meal I was planning. Seriously the grocery list never ends!
My husband can be talking directly to me and the noise from the kids or even the brightness of the sun will make me zone out. 
I can't even get started on how lost I am in trying to get bills and appts straightened out this month. 

Don't get me wrong I'm not making light of add or adhd, I really feel for anyone that suffers from it. So I'm really wondering is this just what it's like to have two little kids? Is this just life now? Because I'm really sucking at this grown up shit!
 
Also, how much coffee is acceptable while breastfeeding at this point? I used to do only one cup a day but I'm getting back to the point where I can't function without it. 
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Re: Mommy brain or ADD

  • KFrobKFrob member
    ^ all of this!! I completely feel the same way and mine extends to klumsiness also. I'm constantly getting hurt!

    I'm constantly apologizing to my husband and asking him to repeat things. I went as far as saying maybe my hearing was going and he's the one who point out that it was from being exhausted. 

    I think I read 3 cups while breast feeding and I really hope this is right cause that's where I'm
    at. 

    Im glad you posted this to know that others are in the same boat and still figuring this all out! 
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  • nackienackie member
    I feel the same way.  I'm constantly forgetting things and screwing them up.  Hopefully it will pass when I start getting more sleep.  That happens eventually, right?
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  • JanuarysBaby1JanuarysBaby1 member
    Same boat. My bills are always late at this point. I have a note pad on my refrigerator to remind of bills due, appointments made and even birthdays. It's somewhat helpful but I'm still very forgetful. It's definitely the lack of sleep. I was the total opposite before having a baby. 
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  • l4rkl4rk member
    I had a few days like that a couple weeks ago and it really messed with my mind. I'm usually a very organized person with excellent time management. I was so frustrated that I was late for all my activities and kept losing everything around the house! For me, it got better when I started to go to bed a little bit earlier. I had been staying up too late for the "me time" after LO went to bed. I really do think sleep deprivation plays a huge role. Your body can get used to not getting enough sleep, so you start to feel "normal", but it doesn't mean you're going to be on top of your game. 
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  • jessjuhnkejessjuhnke member
    Same thing here. I also feel like I have many more days of feeling pretty overwhelmed too. I keep telling myself this must pass or no one would ever have more than one right?
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  • Cricket99Cricket99 member
    I'm having a mommy brain week. I forgot half the ingredients I needed for meals, can't find my keys or phone constantly, and forgot to go to the gas station. Ugh...
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