Once you step into the world of parenthood, discussions about poop become as common as breathing. Yes, you heard it right—poop. As parents, we not only deal with it daily, but we also find ourselves chatting about it constantly (yikes!).
Comedians Mia Thompson and Sarah Greene, the dynamic duo behind the beloved Facebook page “MommyMirth”, recently shared a hilarious video that captures just how omnipresent the topic of poop becomes after welcoming kids into your life. You might even forget how cringe-worthy it once felt to discuss this bodily function for a few moments while watching!
“My partner acts like I’m a mythical creature that doesn’t poop,” Mia jokes. Sarah jumps in, saying, “Mine knew from the get-go; it’s just part of the package!”
The transformation is real. I vividly recall a time before marriage when the mere thought of pooping in close proximity to my partner felt like a horror movie scenario. Now, we have full-blown conversations while I’m in the bathroom, and it doesn’t even phase us.
“Before kids, poop talk was off-limits—it felt weird. But suddenly, after having children, it’s like that barrier disappears completely,” Sarah remarks.
And she couldn’t be more spot on. Who pooped? Who needs to? Who hasn’t gone in days? To parent is to engage in poop chatter; there’s no denying it. And it doesn’t stop with the little ones.
These moms reflect on how, after becoming parents, they find themselves asking adults about their bowel habits. “Someone mentions a stomach ache, and you’re all like, ‘Did you poop today? It’ll help!’” Mia quips. “They’re aghast, while I’m just thinking, ‘What’s the big deal?’”
Most of the poop discussions center around kids, though.
“As a mom, I’ve found myself multitasking on the toilet, fixing toys or getting a straw out of a juice box while I’m at it. There’s no such thing as a break!”
Preach! Just the other day, I listened to my son’s extravagant birthday wish list—10 months ahead of time—while trying to sneak in a quick bathroom visit. And that’s another thing—moms seem to have the briefest “windows” to take care of business. Sarah estimates hers lasts about 11 minutes and always coincides with the mad rush of getting kids off to school.
Yet, guess who always gets uninterrupted bathroom time? “My husband wouldn’t dare miss his poop window—even if he had to cry about it!” Sarah jokes. Meanwhile, kids seem to go whenever and wherever they please, much like when they stare you down while obviously doing their business but refuse to admit it.
In conclusion, once you embrace motherhood, poop becomes an integral part of life—no escaping it. Sure, a little less poop talk might be nice, but honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Summary
Parenthood introduces a new normal, where conversations about poop are frequent and often hilarious. From discussing bowel movements with kids to joking with adults about their stomach aches, poop becomes an inevitable part of daily life for moms. The shift from taboo to routine is comical, highlighting the realities of parenting.