Squatting... and other public bathroom feats.

I've reached a point in my pregnancy where using a public restroom becomes a bit more of a challenge. :) LOL

The reason why? No self-respecting woman is going to plunk her hiney right down on that disgusting seat, right? Well, squatting with a big belly isn't always easy... especially when you can't see AROUND said belly to... ahem... AIM! This becomes even more difficult when the aiming vicinity reduces to the size of the small cup they want you to pee in at the doctor's office each visit. So you're squatting, holding a small cup down there, and can't even see the 1 1/2" diameter circle you're aiming for. Eew! Thankfully, I haven't peed on myself yet.

None of this compares to the challenges I anticipate when trying to use public bathroom facilities with 2 little ones in tow. I remember once when Will was probably 9 months, going to the pediatricians office and just carrying him in. He was getting heavier and the infant seat was a pain, but he wasn't yet standing along. Well, before leaving, I had to use the restroom... and I wasn't about to sit my baby on the dirty bathroom floor. What's a mom to do? I managed to hold him in one arm and get my jeans unbuttoned, pants and undies down, pee, wipe, get the pants back up, and wash that one hand. That, ladies and gentleman, is talent! It's also the epitome of being a mom, right?... having to be creative in awkward situations. P.S. - I used a squirt of hand sanitizer once I got to the car just for good measure. :) But what will I do with 2 kiddos? That may require some fancy acrobatics with a baby to worry about and a toddler trying to open the door while I'm still in "action". Oy!