Once you embark on the journey of parenthood, discussing poop quickly becomes a daily norm. Yes, poop. As parents, we deal with it constantly—cleaning it up, navigating it, and inevitably chatting about it.
Comedians Lucy Parker and Mia Reynolds, the dynamic duo behind the widely adored Facebook page MomLifeUnplugged, recently released a hilarious video that captures just how central poop becomes in your life once you have children. It’s so amusing that you might forget how gross it actually is—for a moment, at least.
“I think my partner believes I don’t poop,” Lucy jokes. Mia adds, “Mine was fully aware. I’m one of those women where you realize it’s just part of the deal.”
This is where the conversation about poop takes a turn. I remember before tying the knot, I would have rather been hospitalized than discuss anything bathroom-related in front of my then-boyfriend. Now? My partner and I have full-on discussions while I’m taking care of business, and it doesn’t even phase us.
“Before kids, poop talk is off-limits; it feels uncool to mention it. Then, literally right after you become a parent, it’s all you discuss. You forget there was ever a taboo,” Mia explains.
And oh boy, is she spot on. Who pooped? Who needs to poop? Who hasn’t pooped in days? Parenting equals poop discussions—it’s simply unavoidable. And why limit the talk to just the kids?
The two moms chat about how, after becoming parents, you might overhear an adult complaining about a stomach ache and jump in with, “Have you pooped today? You’ll feel better if you do!”
“Yeah, you might casually ask a coworker, ‘Did that takeout give you the runs?’” Lucy adds. “They’re horrified, but you’re like, WHAT?”
While poop discussions often revolve around kids, they’re not exclusively for them. As a mom, I’ve found myself multitasking while on the toilet—fixing toys, managing juice boxes, and even assembling train tracks. There’s no break!
I recently listened to my son’s birthday wish list, which isn’t even due for another 10 months, while I was trying to have a moment to myself. And the time we get to take care of things is often fleeting. Mia estimates her window is about 11 minutes, typically during the chaotic morning rush to school.
But guess who always gets the luxury of a stress-free bathroom visit? “My husband would literally cry if he had to miss his poop time,” Mia jokes. So true! Dads often get to relieve themselves whenever they feel the urge, unlike kids, who seem to defy the rules of the bathroom altogether.
Ultimately, as a mom, you come to realize that poop is life, and life revolves around poop. But would we change it? Not really. A little less poop talk might be nice, but otherwise, it’s all good.
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In summary, motherhood means embracing the daily reality of poop discussions, finding humor in the chaos, and realizing that your priorities shift dramatically. While the conversations may be messy, they are undeniably part of the adventure.