Someone told me I would go through 10 diapers a day - as though that were a lot of diapers. I'm not counting, but I'm sure we're going through well over 10 a day, sometimes two at a time ... we are also going through changing pad covers, makeshift pee pee shields, hand towels, and outfits at an alarming rate. Apparently we are incompetent when it comes to diapering.
Strangely we are still amused by the pee pee geyser hose monster on the changing table that warrants yet another outfit change and at least a dry hand towel laid over the wet changing table cover ... not to mention the 12" bright mustard yellow poop slick launched down the white pad cover ... and the poop splattered on the carpet when baby explosively covers Mom's hand - causing her to flinch and fling the wet mess in a moment of panic.
We immediately cover little mister pee pee geyser with a cloth gdiaper insert in an effort to protect our faces while wiping his tiny bum. I try to protect his clothing and the changing pad cover too, but usually fail. After two poop launches in as many hours I also make an effort to get the fresh diaper under him before he can befoul everything within reach of his efficient little Southern sphincter.
Just in case my sister Jill wants to know - I do not change my clothes for spit up. I might change his if he seems uncomfortabley wet, but I just wipe mine off with a dubious smelling, slightly crusty burp cloth and go about my business.
Hahahaha! Anyone who has ever had a newborn can totally relate! When Nathan came along, a good friend gave me a couple of "PeePee TeePee"s for covering little parts, lest I get sprayed in the face. The good news is that the explosiveness will get better...until the blowouts begin at about three months :)...and the memories will get funnier over time! Emma once poohed with a force that shot three feet, stopping only when it hit the kitchen walls. And once BOTH twins pooped on me AT THE SAME TIME, and then my mother took over while I went to change, and THEY POOPED ON HER, TOO! You haven't lived until you've had a baby poo all over you :) Good times!
ReplyDeleteWhat strong sphincter muscles he must have!
ReplyDeleteI like the personal comment about changing your clothes! :)