Ten Indications That You’re a Sleep-Deprived Mother

  1. You pick up the phone to contact your insurance provider to settle a bill, and without skipping a beat, you ask, “Could I place an order for takeout instead?”
  2. During a frigid winter day, as you’re backing out of the garage, you suddenly feel the chill of the metal accelerator against your toes. It dawns on you then that you’re still in your flip-flops.
  3. After a frantic search for your beloved yoga pants, you finally discover them in the washing machine, where they’ve been soaking for days because you forgot to transfer the load to the dryer.
  4. As you rummage through your kitchen looking for saltine crackers, you realize they aren’t where they’re supposed to be. That’s right; you stashed them away in the refrigerator.
  5. While rinsing dishes at the sink, you’re gently rocking your baby’s cradle with your foot. Your toddler requests you to peel an orange, and you manage to turn off the water, peel the fruit, and continue washing dishes with one hand—all the while holding the orange out… to the baby instead of the toddler.
  6. Your feet have seen better days, resembling hooves more than anything else, but when faced with the choice of a pedicure or a quick nap, the latter wins hands down.
  7. You find yourself dozing off anywhere, anytime; even the automated voice at the self-checkout feels like a lullaby.
  8. It’s come to the point where even the strongest coffee feels like a mild sedative to your exhausted body.
  9. Without glancing at your phone, you would be utterly lost in knowing what day it is.
  10. You contemplate the effort required to take a shower, and ultimately decide against it.

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I’ve faced every one of these situations in just a few days. Here’s hoping my next blunder doesn’t involve brushing my teeth with a stick of deodorant. Please tell me I’m not alone in this!

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Summary

This article humorously outlines the telltale signs of being a sleep-deprived mother, such as confusion over small tasks, misplaced items, and the struggle to maintain personal care. It captures the chaotic yet relatable experiences of motherhood, emphasizing the fatigue that can come with the territory.