Poop, or Lack Thereof

One of The Bug's newest tricks is Not Pooping. He has been performing this trick for several days at a stretch, and it tends to be accompanied by grunting and some seeming general malaise. So what gives? Is he constipated? Is this normal? Did you ever imagine you'd want your baby to poop?

Apparently, not only is this normal, but it's common among breastfed babies. According to pediatricians, a breastfed baby could go as long as 2 weeks wiithout pooping before there's any need for concern. That's 2 weeks. Fourteen days. Three hundred thirty-six hours. But really, who's counting? (ME! I am counting!) As long as the poop that eventually (you know, after 2 weeks?) emerges isn't thicker than peanut butter (comparison invited), your baby was not in any way constipated.

The Bug used to poop faithfully every morning. I would put certain diapers on him until he had pooped--the kind that tended to not blow out. We'd hang out at home until The Poop had occurred, lest we be somewhere like (gasp!) Target when he let fly. This system worked for us. Of course, now there's a great big giant non-pooping monkey wrench thrown into the works. If you can't predict when or if your baby will poop, how can you be sure to be in a convenient place?

You can't. So you pack an extra outfit or 2 when you're out and about, and make sure to check your diaper bag's wipe case before leaving the safety of your home. You don't want to be one of those Unprepared Moms who have to beg for a "square to spare". And relax, have fun, and enjoy your brief reprieve from Poopy Diaperland. A friend of mine in a similar poopless situation decided to start a pool on when the poop would finally happen. This is an excellent way to make income in your spare time!