The diaper blowout that will haunt me forever

4d ago·1 min read

I'm never going to recover from this. Changed my 4 month old's diaper this morning, turned my back for literally 3 seconds to throw it away, and somehow he managed to poop on himself, his clothes, the changing table, AND knock over the wipe container all over the floor. My wife walks in and I'm standing there defeated covered in stuff I don't even want to identify. She just laughed and said 'welcome to the club buddy' and walked out. Been a dad for 4 months and already humbled daily.

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Comments(6)

JJustinNew Dad2d ago

This is why I keep a hazmat suit in the diaper bag. Just kidding. Mostly.

MMarcusNew Dad4d ago

Welcome to parenthood where you learn the hard way that 3 seconds is basically forever. At least you've got the blowout story locked in for dad lore now.

MMax R.Regular4d ago

Ha, this is why I keep extra clothes in the car, crib, and basically everywhere. You'll laugh about this someday, I promise. Probably after your fourth kid.

JJason T.Regular4d ago

Dude, the 3-second rule doesn't apply to diaper duty. I've got 4 kids and I'm convinced babies can smell when you're about to turn your back. Solidarity.

CCarlosNew Dad3d ago

Oh man, been there. Pro tip I learned the hard way: always have a second outfit within arm's reach. One time my oldest got me so good I had to change MY shirt too. The blowouts are a rite of passage.

NNate B.Regular3d ago

Four months in is peak chaos. Wait til they're eating solids, that's when things get really interesting. At least the newborn stage blowouts are still mostly milk based.