Julie Jay: Too consumed by pregnancy worries to notice Joe Biden’s visit

This week I have been more consumed by parenting TikToks than tracking POTUS like a Pokémon

US President Joe Biden arrives at Ireland West Airport Knock, in County Mayo, on the last day of his visit to the island of Ireland. Picture date: Friday April 14, 2023.

This week I have been so consumed by pre-natal worries and questions that I have barely noticed the arrival of US President Joe Biden, to such an extent that when a friend referenced his visit I momentarily had no idea who or what she was talking about.

Much like Andie MacDowell’s character in that Four Weddings scene with Hugh Grant — it was a case of ‘is it raining, I hadn’t noticed?’ as my friend talked about the week’s current affairs. I realised while she spoke about security breaches and mixing up the All Blacks with The Black and Tans, how utterly oblivious I have become to anything that isn’t parenting- or pregnancy-related.