Today is Uncle Joels Birthday!
I accidentally called him on the 14th to wish him a happy birthday, however, it wasn't his birthday- But I have a good excuse! Read Below!!
It has been said that there is alot of forgetfulness that occurs during pregnancy. Here's a little bit of info as to why Pregnant women are forgetful!
Why have I felt so absentminded since I've been pregnant?Many pregnant women say their short-term memory isn't up to par during pregnancy, particularly during their first and third trimesters.It certainly seems to make sense: In your first trimester, you may be distracted by thoughts about this new adventure you're beginning or worries about your baby's health, as well as exhausted and nauseated from the hormonal changes you're undergoing. During your third trimester, you may be overwhelmed or just plain distracted by the huge life changes you're about to experience and again exhausted if you're having trouble getting a good night's sleep.Research on pregnancy and memory is limited, so no one knows for sure what's really going on. While some studies have found evidence of verbal and memory deficits during pregnancy, others have shown that pregnant women actually do just as well in cognitive tests as women who aren't pregnant.One study found that pregnant women did experience a decline in memory, but only in the third trimester. Interestingly, in a different study, pregnant women rated themselves as having performed worse than they would have before pregnancy, even though they tested just as well as a group that wasn't pregnant. So if you think you're flakier than usual while you're pregnant, it may just be your perception.
Is there anything I can do about it?Try devising strategies to help you remember what's important. Mimi Towle, a journalist from Mill Valley, California, pregnant with her first child, couldn't remember the phone numbers she'd dialed for years. "I'd take a break from whatever I was doing and try to visualize myself dialing that number," she says. "The process of calming down often helped."You can also reduce frustration by using tactics such as carrying a small notebook for jotting down reminders, keeping a detailed daily calendar, and assigning items you use often, such as keys, to one place.Forgetfulness may be your cue to simplify your life. Easier said than done, of course. But you don't absolutely have to wallpaper that room you've been meaning to get to for a while now. Or clean all your closets just because a new baby is arriving. This sort of self-imposed stress, part of the feverish nesting that women often get into before a birth, can lead you to forget things.If this is your first baby, make time for some long baths, leisurely dinners by candlelight, long walks, and satisfying spells with a novel or two. If this isn't your first child, then you know the importance of finding help so you can take care of yourself. In short, try to relax and save your energy so you can better focus on the things that are really important to you. Is forgetfulness ever a sign that something's wrong?Not by itself. However, if you find you're really having trouble thinking or concentrating, and you're also feeling down or you notice a loss of interest or pleasure almost every day, you could be suffering from depression.If you're feeling unusually sad or overwhelmed, it's important not to suffer alone. Be sure to discuss it with your caregiver so you can get the help you need.
