Yeah... Poop...

It's probably no surprise that since my daughter is barely going to be 5 months old, I am pretty much overwhelmed by being a parent. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE has an opinion on what I should be doing with the baby.

 We use cloth diapers. We really do it to save money, and I think wanting to save money is a pretty normal thing. Since, people act like we are crazy, dumb, and/or naive. I realize that cloth is more work than disposable. Clipping coupons is more work than paying full price. Going to an outlet is (usually) more inconvenient than paying retail. People do those things all the time, and no one acts like those people are out of their minds. Its generally accepted than saving money can mean more work on your part.

The thing that makes me laugh is when people say "but the poop!!" So… if I use disposable diapers, I won't be subject to poop?? Uh, no. Having a child pretty much means there will be poo in your future. And pee. And spit up. And boogers. Babies might be totally adorable, but they can be kinda gross, too. When I say this, then people say "but the poop… in the washing machine!" So, if your child poonami's an outfit, will you just throw it away? What if it's just a little pooplosion? Will you throw away the baby's clothes, your clothes, and any blankets and sheets that get poo on them? Or will you wash them in *gasp* the washing machine??? That's what I thought.