I knew being a parent would be exhausting, but I had no idea how much it would really affect me. I wondered, “Why is my sleep so bad since having kids?” It wasn’t until recently that I discovered a new reason for my exhaustion.
How Post-Partum Sleep Deprivation Led to My Most Embarrassing Moment Ever (It Involves a Gas Pump)
What happened was not only humiliating, but it could have been very costly and dangerous. A few months after having my first child, I had returned to work full-time. I was in a state of major sleep deprivation, although at the time I didn’t realize quite how bad it really was. Maybe this story will help someone avoid the same mistake!
Motherhood Has Made Me Stupid
Yeah, you read that right. I feel like I’ve literally become stupider after having children. I used to have a very sharp memory and could organize my thoughts easily. I used to think the term “mom brain” was a cop out. But just like everything else related to motherhood, I got a swift kick in……