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amother
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 Wed, Aug 21 2019, 9:42 pm
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I have ADD-like symptoms (which a few therapists have told me are actually coming from complex trauma). I have been working really hard, with therapy and self-help techniques, to try to learn to plan in advance, be proactive, regulate emotions, anticipate everyone's needs, etc. But since I had a baby a few months ago, I have regressed. Postpartum hormones really affect my memory. Many of the systems that I used need to be revamped due to the baby's added needs and unpredictability. The lack of sleep doesn't help. I am at the point that my planners and lists don't help because I will either forget to look, or forget that I looked. My kids are really feeling it and complaining that I never remember to have what they need. "Ma, you never remember anything" How can I prevent damage to their trust in me while we navigate through this post-baby phase?
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amother
Ruby
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Wed, Aug 21 2019, 9:43 pm
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No advice, OP, but you sound like me in a few years when my kids get older...
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amother
Red
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Wed, Aug 21 2019, 10:14 pm
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Can you ask them to remind you?
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perry2020
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Thu, Aug 22 2019, 7:50 am
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Maybe you can set up reminders on your phone with an alarm so u don't forget. Works like a charm for me...
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amother
Papaya
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Thu, Aug 22 2019, 8:03 am
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try a little recorder wear it like a necklace you can record whatever you need to remember at night u can listen to it.....
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ectomorph
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Thu, Aug 22 2019, 10:15 am
I have trouble w auditory attention and it's definitely worse postpartum or when I'm sick. You need to train your kids to get your attention.
My oldest is really cute about it. "mommy! Mommy I need you to look at me when I'm talking to you!" I davka train them to talk like that even though some may find it bordering on chutzpah because I need it to bring my focus back to them.
I also teach them about writing things down and reminders, and that mommy sometimes forgets even though she loves you.
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