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There are a few things that are more pronounced in this pregnancy than they were when I was pregnant with Carter: aches and pains, fatigue and general lack of mental capacity. With regard to the latter, I've been pretty lucky so far (knock on wood) to be able to hold things together at work - and that's a feat because I've had a LOT going on. But, this time around, all the excess mental capacity I have left over after taking care of work (which isn't a lot) goes towards taking care of Carter. So that leaves no mental capacity for other things, like putting things away in the correct places or carrying on normal conversations. I've put lettuce in the freezer and recycling in the laundry bin. And I pretty much can't carry on a conversation that doesn't have a clear purpose. I guess the good news is that all the big stuff is getting taken care of, but I'm certainly not much fun at parties -- except for any entertainment my extreme forgetfulness may provide!
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Mommy Brain is scary. Sleep deprivation is part of it, but not all. Here's an unsolicited tip from one of my twin pregnancy books (don't miss the last bit):
"The third trimester is also when you have a particular need for the omega-3 fatty acids. Here's why:
- Omega-3s are critical to your babies' vision and neurological systems, which are developing most rapidly during this period.
- Through a biochemical mechanism, omega-3 fatty acids block the formation of factors that can lead to premature labor.
- They may also protect your own brainpower. During pregnancy, the mother's blood level of omega-3 fatty acids drops by almost two-thirds, as compared to her prepregnancy level -- probably as a result of the growing babies' need for this vital nutrient. Studies show that the expectant mother's brain shrinks by about 3 percent during the last trimester. This may explain the memory loss that has long been associated with pregnancy, and may be linked to postpartum depression as well."
Scary stuff for brainy moms! Remember that in addition to fish oil supplements and prenatal vitamins with DHA, herring, salmon, halibut, flounder, sole, and pollock are all good sources of omega-3s (in order from most to least). Hope this helps!
This is so cute! I am so excited to come visit!
Well, you look fabulous! And luckily salmon doesn't take much mental capacity to cook.
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