Ahhh, this preggo brain of mine! - sorry, a tiny vent

coasterqueen wrote: I'm so sick of this preggo brain of mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just keep forgetting everything and it's making me look bad. I planned our board meeting this morning out at the country club and totally forgot to have beverages and breakfast there for them.

My boss just called and said "you know what I forgot to make sure we had rolls and stuff this morning". I replied "no, it was my fault, it is my job to plan it, I just have been crazed with the other 2 events we've had this past two weeks and it just totally slipped my mind". He said, "no it's ok, they are going to get us fresh fruit and coffee".

So he was being nice, but after I got off the phone with him I realized what he was getting at was possibly for me to go get breakfast and bring it to them. It wasn't til my co-worker said "oh, so are you going to take something out there"....that's when I realized that's probably what he was getting at. DUH! Course the country club is clear cross town and since I'm not sure he even wants that I hate to go over there. And I'm so tired from last nights event I jsut don't think I can even make it to my car and to a bread place and then to the club, so I'm just going to forget it.

But I feel horrible!!!!! My board is going to be so disappointed. I knwo they will know I'm pg and all, but why do I have to keep making these mistakes!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?! They make me feel awful when I do so. So now instead of feeling a bit calm today that all my major events are over with until maternity leave now I am going to feel bad all day. I'm meeting them out htere for lunch, so it should be fun

Sorry I know this is a complete petty vent, but I'm so exhausted from all these meetings and just so run down that I just want something to go my way. And to top it all off, DH is out of town today/tonight and gone 3 whole days next week and I just don't think I can mentally or physically take care of Kylie by myself. That is so horrible to say, but I'm just too tired. But I have no one to help me out with her so I guess I'll just have to find the energy.

Kaitlin'smom replied: I wish I could help.

Ihave days like that to and I am not PG. It does make you feel awful when you forget somehting like that, try not to let it bother you, easier said than done I know.

Oh since your going there for lunch can you take something, like sweets as kinda 'I am sorry to much on my plate' kinda thing?



hope your day gets better

MommyToAshley replied: I have to agree with Di, I have days like that even when I am not PG. I take it so hard when I make mistakes, but I don't think that others give it as much thought as we do. Don't be so hard on yourself, I am sure that your boss and the board didn't think as much of it as you did!

I think Di's idea of taking something extra at lunch is a great idea! Is there a bakery close by that you can pick up a special treat?

I am sorry you are so tired and stressed, I wish I lived closer. I would love to take care of Kylie for you. (Besides the selfish reason that I would love to see that cutie in person! )

Happymomof2 replied: So sorry you are having a bad day. I've had PG brain since I was pregnant with my son 7 years ago, I don't think it ever goes away. My OB told me once you lose 10 IQ points for every child you have

I know how hard it is to have to take care of children by yourself when DH is away. Mine is an auditor for NYS and he travels about 20 weeks a year so he's gone for a week about every 3 weeks. It was really tough when I was pregnant.

Don't feel too bad and try to have a better day.

kimberley replied: (((hugs))) Karen! i wish i could come help you out. it is not easy to be everything to everyone even when you are not pg! you really need a break. when do you start mat leave? could a friend come help with Kylie those 3 days? the company would be good for you too. i hope things get better soon.

coasterqueen replied:
First off thanks everyone for your kind words and for letting me vent.

I just got back from the luncheon and no one even mentioned it. I did say something to one board member who I felt I could say and she was so nice about it. So I feel much better now.

Kimberley, I'm going to take maternity leave the moment I go into labor. I'd love to take some time off before Megan is born but then it would take away from my leave and the time I get with her. Things are starting to slow down *I think* at work anyways so hopefully that will help.

It seems like when things slow down at work though, then Ryan's work speeds up.

~Roo'sMama~ replied: Aww, I'm sorry your day started out so bad! I'm glad you feel better about it now. Everyone has days like that - maybe it seemed worse to you than it was because you're so tired from the events you just did.
I hope work stays nice and slow for you now until Megan is born!

DVFlyer replied: Keep your chin up. My wife and I talked about this same thing the other day. She's soooooo tired of it. Luckily, we can joke about it... for now

A&A'smommy replied: awwww Karen this has really been difficult for you!!! I can't amagine doing what your doing with work, plus a toddler and add pregnancy too it goodness your one brave woman and although you may not feel it but you are pretty strong too. You will get through tonight just you and kylie (((((BIGGEST HUGS))))) If I lived near you I would come over and take care of you and Kylie!!

coasterqueen replied: Thanks again everyone! Dh actually suprised us and got home much much earlier than I thought he was. YIPPEE!!!!! Which was a good thing because Kylie has been a complete tyrant all night.

Now I just need to make it through next week without his help.

MomToMany replied: So sorry Karen. I have days like that all the time, and I'm not PG. It's hard to remember everything you have to get done.

How about making a little list of things you have to get done each day, then cross them off as you do them? Or a weekly list or something? A small calendar you keep in your purse?

LOL, just some ideas!

Chiflata2003 replied: I'm sorry

texasp3 replied: Oh dear... those days are just the pits, aren't they? When I was pregnant with Michael is was SO bad that his dad and I came up with the phrase "The baby is eating my brain." We used it a LOT before he was born.

I actually have had the worst case of Mommy Brain since Gabriel was born... I think it's being 38 combined with never getting enough sleep... I ain't what I used to be and the whole sleep deprivation thing is turning me into a drooling idiot. Before I had him, I quit a job that had pretty hefty national-scope responsibility... I'm so glad I didn't have to try to go back to that!! When I talk to my friends from work I tell them it's a darn good thing no one is paying me to think right now because they wouldn't be getting their money's worth!

I hope the rest of the time between now and your maternity leave is more peaceful that today!

Hillbilly Housewife replied: Ugh, isn't pg brain a pain?

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DansMom replied: Geez, you're not just preggo but human too I've done stuff like that, forgotten very important details and such, even when I'm not preggo. Like when I'm exhausted, overworked, cramming too much in my brain, something has to fall by the wayside. They will survive. Plus, really, that boss. I mean, if he wants you to bring breakfast, say "Bring us breakfast". I hate passive aggressive implications that you should do something out of obvious guilt or mind-reading.

jcc64 replied: Can totally relate Karen. I always feel completely overwhelmed when dh is out of the picture and it all falls on me, and I'm not even pg!
When I'm close to losing it, sometimes I will find a friend or a babysitter, and go to a movie by myself. It's only 2 hrs, but it gives you a chance to escape for a little while, and then you feel sort of recharged, kwim?
Sending you some energy vibes!