On a completely serious note, something is freaking me out.

My spelling.

it's horrendous. I am using the wrong tense in words, writing things that are almost the word I want but not quite (like chaNge instead of chaRge).

I have not slept a full night in, and I kid thee not, about two years. I hope that is why. otherwise, I cannot explain this. I feel like I sound drunk (or high )

and of course, I think of all the awful things that could also be causing my latent stupidity.

anyone else? should I be ordering a brain MRI. STAT?

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its called mommy brain! go to a hotel and sttn for the love of all that is holy!!!! get some sleep!!!!

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Don't worry, when we read it, we understand it, bc we have the same problem!

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There was once this really fascinating episode of dateline that tested a person's driving when intoxicated, as opposed to seriously sleep deprived, and the results showed that sleep deprivation manifests in as poor functioning as intoxication.

I'm not suprised at all...

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I started taking the sleep deprivation seriously when I ran a red light when my DS was about 3 months old. Luckily, no one was hurt and he was not in the car with me.

It's tough. Even now that he is 3 and sleeps through the night, my brain still does not function the way it did pre-baby.

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OMG I was going to post something like this earlier! Either I type a word that is kind of like the word I mean or completely skip words. I go back and reread my posts and always have to correct something. Since mommyhood, it's like my brain is never focused on just one thing even when I think it is But seriously, even when I'm in a crowded room, I feel like my eyes cant focus on one thing (like a person I'm talking too) and dart around. I think I'm going to make a doctor's appt because it freaks me out too and I'm wondering if it's neurological. I was always very "sharp" and not so much anymore

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Yeah, I thought pregnancy brain was bad but mommy brain is much, much worse

On a sidenote, the fact that you haven't slept a full night in almost 2 years and still function amazes me! I've been lucky, DD started STTN pretty early on and is a good sleeper. She's only up when she's sick or teething. I haven't slept well the last 2 nights because of those pesky teeth and I feel like I'm on another planet!

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I used to be borderline "gifted". I am now plain dumb. Babies did that to me.

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Totally - I can't think of words anymore- I find myself describing everything but the word I need. Def. mommy brain. I keep telling DH I need to go to a hotel for a good night's sleep but he thinks b/c DS STTN I should be fine - but I wake up at the sound of him even the smallest movemtn. I say I haven't slept well since the night before he was born.

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Whenever I am sleep deprived, the first thing to go out the window is my spelling and the second thing is my grammar! So I'd definitely say it's the sleep deprivation. I hope you get some sleep soon!

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I am nowhere near where I used to be, cognitively. At least that is how it feels. The no sleep is definitely a factor as is the added responsibility of having a child to care for and just every day stress! Keep track of what you are noticing and mention it to your doctor. Keep an eye out for other symptoms even if you think they may be unrelated. If your doctor thinks it can be something, he can start out with blood tests. If you want an accuarate measure of your cognitive abilities, strengths, weakness, areas where there may be decline, especially if you have a family history of cognitive disorders, see a neuropsychologist (not a neurologist) for an evaluation. Be warned that they are pricey ($2K if not more) and should not be done unless there is something you are seriously concerned about.

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thanks everyone. so I guess it's not that uncommon but betsy I will take your advice and make a note. you never know.

I am buying a noise machine. after this soxsuckie is over, we are going to be doing some sleep training.

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Posted by neener1211

Don't worry, when we read it, we understand it, bc we have the same problem!

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mommy brain. I have it too right now and its baaaad. I fear for myself when I go back to work - I am going to be useless.