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staying focused, is it because of my pregnancy?

I'm a third grade teacher and I can't stay focused anymore. I'm always looking at the clock waiting to go home. If I'm studying for something I get distracted easily. Any ideas what this maybe from?
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I'm an 8th grade teacher and have the same problemo.  It is getting harder to get up and go to work in the morning and I watch the clock counting down to 3:30pm.  It's been a rough pregnancy, been very tired, emotional, back aches, foot pain, etc.  I worked on super drive with my two older children.  I feel like maybe my issue is my age.  I was in my 20's with the older two and now I'm in my 30's.  I also have a hard time remembering things and get side tracked easily.  Pregnancy hormones and fatigue are definitely at play.
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I think that it must be a side effect of being pregnant because I noticed it months ago.  I go back in forth into rooms because I forgot something and can't seem to get my thoughts together.

I just chuck it up to the hormones! :)
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I can't either... It makes me feel lazy, but if I keep going when I need a break, it catches up to me later and I crash for 3-4 hr naps and then can't sleep at night. Lol
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Thank you, my husband thinks its hilarious that I can barely stay focused now lol I may need to take more breaks
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It very well could be. Im a stay at home, and I have a routine ive always stuck to, but recently I cant stay focused long enough to even dust my living room lol. I have to take entertainment breaks. I think the body/mind just take over and keep us scatter brained and frantic for up coming baby lol. Good luck and congratulations!!
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