30 Signs You Might Have Mom Brain

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Once upon a time, my mind was a well-oiled machine, full of sharp thoughts and organized ideas. Now, it feels more like a plate of scrambled eggs. I can’t quite lose it, but sometimes I wonder where it’s gone. My daily life is a whirlwind of confusion and forgetfulness, thanks to my little ones. If you’ve ever engaged in a puzzling debate with a toddler about why they suddenly hate broccoli when they loved it yesterday, then you know the struggle!

The forgetfulness often starts the moment you find out you’re pregnant. At first, it’s a lighthearted joke—“Oh, must be that pregnancy brain!”—but fast forward a few years and you realize it’s no laughing matter. You might be nodding along, thinking, “Yep, I can relate.” Here’s a rundown of the telltale signs of “Mom Brain”:

1. You’ve been mixing up your kids’ names for hours.
2. Shopping without a list? Forget it!
3. You misplace your keys at least seven times a week.
4. You can’t find your coffee as often as you lose your keys.
5. When asked for your phone number, you draw a blank.
6. You often lose your train of thought mid-sentence.
7. Remembering what you wanted to say? Good luck with that.
8. You’ve discovered your keys in the refrigerator.
9. Milk in the pantry? That’s a common occurrence.
10. You finally drink that glass of water you poured hours ago.
11. You walk into a room and forget why you went there.
12. Your sentences can sometimes be completely nonsensical.
13. You accidentally dress your baby in their pants backward.
14. You can’t recall the last time you fed the pets.
15. Your houseplants are all dead—even the fake ones.
16. Your social security number? A mystery at this point.
17. Breakfast from two days ago is a total blank.
18. You realize it’s way past dinner time and you forgot to cook.
19. You struggle to spell your own name correctly, even after checking a bill.
20. When asked your kids’ ages, you need to pause and think about the current year.
21. Math? Forget it when you’re trying to remember how long you’ve been married.
22. You find yourself zoning out for no reason and for way too long.
23. You lose at least one child in your home daily.
24. You often forget to feed the pets.
25. You spend ages looking for your phone, only to find out you were talking on it.
26. Leftovers? They’ve likely been forgotten on the counter.
27. You rush out of your bedroom only to realize you’re not wearing pants.
28. You unlock your front door with your car remote.
29. You don’t notice your son shares a middle name with your brother until he’s two years old.
30. You cheer for every little positive remark—yes, even from your boss.

If you can relate to three or more of these signs, you’re likely dealing with a case of Mom Brain. Personally, mine has amplified with each child. As they grow, I find myself strategizing just to keep up!

There’s a persistent myth that Mom Brain is permanent. Sure, it’s amusing when I find crafting supplies in the fridge, but it’s less funny when I’ve burnt dinner four days straight because I got sidetracked by the antics of a cartoon.

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In summary, if you find yourself nodding along to these signs, it’s clear you’re not alone in the wild ride that is motherhood. Embrace the chaos; you’re doing a fabulous job!