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Spoiler Alert: Parenthood Means Nonstop Conversations About Poop
Once you dive into the world of parenting, the topic of poop becomes an everyday staple. That’s right—poop is no longer just a casual conversation; it’s a full-on dialogue.
The hilarious duo of Emily Carter and Sarah Jenkins from the popular Facebook page “MommyLaughs” recently shared a video that perfectly captures the absurdity of how much poop talk permeates our lives once kids enter the picture. You might just find yourself laughing so hard that you forget how gross it really is.
Emily humorously states, “My partner is in complete denial that I even have to poop.” Sarah, on the other hand, insists that her husband was fully aware from the get-go, quipping, “I’m one of those women where you just know it’s part of the deal.”
Oh, how things change! Before marriage, I would rather endure a medical emergency than discuss any bathroom-related topic near my boyfriend. Now, we have full conversations while I’m taking care of business, and it doesn’t even faze us.
“As soon as you have kids, poop becomes your entire vocabulary. You forget that there was ever anything inappropriate about it,” Sarah explains. And she’s absolutely right. Who did what? Who needs to go? Who hasn’t gone in days? To be a parent is to engage in poop discussions—there’s just no escaping it. And why limit it to just the children?
The two moms discuss how they’ve become comfortable asking coworkers, “Hey, does that spicy food from yesterday have you running to the restroom?” It’s shocking how quickly that taboo disappears.
But when it comes to poop, most of the chatter revolves around the kids. Emily mentions, “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been on the toilet fixing a toy, opening a juice box, or assembling train tracks—all while trying to find a moment of peace.”
True story! Just the other day, I was trying to squeeze in a quick break while my little one rattled off his birthday wish list—mind you, this is for a party ten months away! And let’s not forget, moms have a very limited “window” for these bathroom breaks. Sarah estimates her time is around 11 minutes, usually at the crack of dawn while she’s rushing the kids to school.
But dads? They get to enjoy their bathroom visits without interruption. “If you told my husband he had to skip his bathroom break, he’d probably burst into tears,” Sarah jokes. It’s true—dads seem to have a magical ability to take their time in the restroom, while kids, on the other hand, will go wherever they please, as Emily notes when describing that classic toddler moment of making eye contact while they’re clearly in the middle of a “business transaction.”
In the end, being a mom means embracing the fact that poop is life. And while a little less poop talk wouldn’t hurt, we wouldn’t change our parenting journey for anything. If you’re curious about the ins and outs of parenthood, you might want to check out this other blog post for more tips. Plus, if you’re considering options for pregnancy, make sure to explore this guide on home insemination kits. For more detailed information on intrauterine insemination, this resource is excellent.
Summary
In the chaotic world of parenting, discussions about poop become an everyday occurrence. The shift from avoiding the subject to embracing it is humorous and inevitable. Moms find themselves multitasking during bathroom breaks, while dads enjoy their uninterrupted time. Ultimately, while the endless poop talk may be overwhelming, it’s all part of the parenting experience.