Yaar i forget everything now, kept my phone in fridge yesterday no joke. Is this only during pregnancy or stays even after delivery? Thoda worried it wont go back to normal.
Haha, I literally kept my car keys in the fridge yesterday while searching for mangoes! It is so funny and real. Hopefully my brain cells return after delivery, otherwise my kitchen is in trouble.
Same here, I was forgetting basic things constantly when I was staying at my parents' place. My mother used to laugh and make sure she kept my specs and water bottle handy. Once your routine settles with the baby, you'll feel normal again.
My gynac explained that high progesterone and sleep deprivation literally shrink gray matter temporarily. It is a scientifically proven phenomenon, not just in our heads. It starts improving once your sleep cycle gets slightly better post-delivery.
Actually, it took me quite a few months post-delivery to feel like my focus was back, especially with PCOS fatigue. It does get better slowly, but don't rush yourself. Writing down everything in a dairy helped me stay on track.
I actually asked the nurse at my hospital during my checkup about this. She laughed and said almost every mom she meets forgets her hospital card. It definitely improves after delivery, so just chill for now.
My mother-in-law advised eating soaked almonds daily for this forgetfulness. My doctor also reassured me it's just hormonal changes and completely normal. It will slowly fade once your baby is here, try to relax.
I used to forget simple words during office calls, it was so annoying. For me, it started getting much better around six months postpartum. Everyone's timeline is different, so just be gentle with yourself.
