🙃Am I Going Crazy?! Nope — It’s Just Mom Brain (and It’s Real)
I opened the fridge and there it was… a tub of half-melted ice cream. 🍦
I reluctantly go to toss it out— and notice my slipper underneath. 🩴
No memory of putting it there. Was this me being forgetful… or my toddler being a mischief-maker again? 😏
And now I’m just standing there in the kitchen, holding a stinky slipper, staring into space… wondering how old I am and what year it is. 🫠
Spoiler: You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just experiencing mom brain — and it’s a survival feature, not a flaw.
1️⃣ The Myth: “Mom Brain = Laziness”
For years, women have been told: “You’re scatterbrained. You’re just not trying hard enough.”
Reality? You’re running a mental operating system with 200 tabs open and no one’s given you a snack break in years. 🍪
From the second your eyes open in the morning (which is usually because someone is yelling “MAMA” like it’s a fire drill 🚨), your brain is already tracking:
- Did I switch the laundry last night?
- Whose stinky sock is on my face?
- Wait, did I text my mom back?
- Is that the baby crying or just the dishwasher beeping?
By the time you’ve thought through breakfast, screen time limits, laundry, and your own basic hygiene, your mental battery is at 3%… and it’s not even 10 AM. 🔋
👉 “Lazy? Nah. You’re running the Pentagon out of your brain while wiping applesauce off the wall.”
That’s not laziness — that’s logistics under fire.
2️⃣ The Science: Is Mom Brain Real?
Short answer? Yes. Mom brain is real.
Research shows pregnancy and postpartum literally change your brain structure — especially in areas linked to empathy, memory, and focus. It’s your body’s way of saying: “Protect the baby first, remember your grocery list later.”
Add in:
- Hormones → your brain’s Wi-Fi is glitchy.
- Nutrient depletion → low on B vitamins, magnesium, omega-3s.
- Sleep debt → sleep deprivation shrinks the memory center of your brain.
- Sensory overload → it’s like trying to solve math problems at a rock concert. 🎸
👉 “Your brain isn’t failing you — it’s protecting your kids.”
3️⃣ The Tell-Tale Signs of Mom Brain
✅ Walking into a room and instantly forgetting why you’re there.
✅ Reheating your coffee four times and still drinking it cold. ☕
✅ Spending 10 minutes looking for the pacifier… while holding it.
✅ Calling your kid the dog’s name.
👉“If you’ve ever put your phone in the fridge, congratulations — you’re normal.”
4️⃣ The Recharge Plan (How to Fix Mom Brain)
Here’s how I climb out when my brain feels like mashed potatoes:
🎧 Cancel some noise. Headphones = instant nervous system reset.
💤 Nap (or fake it). Even a 15-min “eyes closed” rest can restore memory + mood.
🫁 Breathe + fix posture. Oxygen = brain fuel. Deep Belly breaths beat shallow chest gasps. 👉 Ears above shoulders, ribs floating, jaw relaxed.
🛐 Pray unfiltered. “Lord, I’m running on grace and fumes — please help.” 🙏
🥩 Feed your brain real fuel. Eggs, avocado, nuts, salmon. Muffins are joy fuel, but your brain runs on protein + fats ( literally ) – Consider adding a good quality multivitamin )
👉 “You wouldn’t expect your phone to run all day on 3% battery — so why expect that from your brain?”
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5️⃣ Final Thought — The Success
Repeat after me:
I’m not lazy.
I’m not broken.
I’m running the hardest job on Earth without PTO.
Next time you forget your password or lose your train of thought mid-sentence, remember: your brain isn’t failing — it’s operating in Navy SEAL mode under extreme conditions.
👉 “You’re basically a Navy SEAL… in leggings.” 🫡
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xo,
Lily
