Mama-brain

I asked my DH yesterday if he'd ever heard of the term "mommy-brain."


"No," he said.


"Really?" I said.


"Nope," he replied again.


"I mean, really really? Huh..." I pondered.


"Well, remember when I was pregnant and we used to talk about 'preggo-brain'?" I asked.


"Yeah..." he replied.


"Well, it's like that except I'm a mama. I think it's because I have so much more to remember and my brain can't always hold it all so I forget often."


"Huh," his response.


I'm trying to think of some mama-brain moments, but I can't remember! So out of curiosity, I googled "mommy brain" and came across this link.  According to this link, our brains supposedly grow a bit after birth instead of getting mushier and thus might explain part of the maternal instinct that kicks in after.

There is also a book called "The Mommy Brain" by Katherine Ellison. I might just have to check that out. 


What is your take on mommy-brain? Have any moments to share?