Mommy Brain

I’m sure we’ve all heard of Mommy Brain. They say when you are pregnant that forgetfulness is temporary and part of the hormonal shifts. Any body who has kids knows this doesn’t go away. It’s not that you are more forgetful it’s just that there is more to remember.

I’m sure we’ve all heard of Mommy Brain. They say when you are pregnant that forgetfulness is temporary and part of the hormonal shifts. Any body who has kids knows this doesn’t go away. It’s not that you are more forgetful it’s just that there is more to remember.

I have a friend who is expecting her first child and I’m very happy for her and her husband. However, don’t we all have that one friend that we wonder how she’ll adapt to Motherhood. I truly think she’ll be a good Mom. I just wonder how she’ll adapt. She’s 3 months along and already wanting it to be over. Oh it’s far from over.

She’s tired and inconvenienced by all that she can’t do right now. As we know that really doesn’t go away. I don’t like to think of it as being inconvenienced but once that baby gets here things are different. You no longer can decide to go to a movie after work as a spur of the moment idea. You no longer just leave the house. Remember all the stuff you have to bring a long for a baby. None of this is a bad thing in my book but you do need to be realistic.

She spends a lot of time on her hair and make up. Hmm, not so easy with a little to tend for. I’m not saying impossible just different. And if you’re up half the night do you really want to spend 2 hours getting dressed for work? I don’t see her ever giving that up.

Her husband is a nice guy but I’ll describe him as still living the single life. He watches tons of sporting events and spends a lot of time with his buddies in sports bars. Week-ends are spent with his buddies. Vacations are usually trips with the guys to a game or race. This past year was the first vacation they took together. However, they went with a buddy of his and his wife. The guys hung out and the gals hung out. Nothing wrong with that if that is what you want to do. They just seem to do that too much.

Is he ready to be a Dad? He’s excited about it but I think he has unrealistic expectations. Kids take time. What if Junior needs a diaper change before half-time? If he hasn’t grown up in 6 years of marriage will he grow up now?

This couple finally got a housekeeper because they both agreed they are too lazy to clean house. They eat out a lot because they admit they are too lazy to cook. Any projects that need doing around the house don’t get done or they call in someone when they can afford it or when something bothers one of them enough to call. They can’t afford it too often because they don’t manage money well. They don’t call when they should because it is such a bother to call.

I’m seeing 2 people here completely unprepared for being a parent.