{"id":108,"date":"2006-05-16T08:18:44","date_gmt":"2006-05-16T13:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/boydsnest.org\/news\/2006\/doctor-diaper\/"},"modified":"2006-05-16T08:20:28","modified_gmt":"2006-05-16T13:20:28","slug":"doctor-diaper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boydsnest.org\/news\/2006\/doctor-diaper\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor Diaper"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a number of things that Ann and I are really enjoying about being parents of a newborn. Believe it or not, for me one of those things is diapering. <\/p>\n

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I don’t know quite why this is, but here are some possible reasons:<\/p>\n

* It’s the best opportunity I have to take care of one of Lucy’s simple, physical needs at this stage of her life. Ann gets to be a “snack bar” (as our counsellor so vividly puts it); I get to be a source of dryness.<\/p>\n

* It always goes well. Even when it gets a little messy in the middle, diapering always concludes with a dry, clean baby. Lucy seems to be starting to enjoy that, and I know I do.<\/p>\n

* It turns two of my qualities into definite assets: I appreciate quality control (read: “I’m obsessive-compulsive”) and I’m a germophobe. These quirks turn into a calling when applied to caring for someone who poops their pants half a dozen times a day.<\/p>\n

* It gives me an opportunity to sing. Why do fathers sing while diapering? No one knows. It’s customary among our people.<\/p>\n

* Finally, sheer egotism: I am esteemed for my skills. Ann has dubbed me “Doctor Diaper” for my facility in performing a diaperectomy, and this kind of flattery will always worm its way into my heart. It’s quite pathetic. As a result, I enjoy my career in diaperology.<\/p>\n

No matter what the explanation, you can be sure: the Doctor is in!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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