@mindy.lea: I almost didn’t post this. It’s long. It’s emotional. And Instagram is already telling me it probably won’t perform well. But this page was never built just for views. It was built so families like ours don’t have to feel so alone. Today it hit me that we’re moving Emsley into adult diapers. Logically, I know it’s just another size. Another stage. Another thing we adapt to. Emotionally? It felt like another reminder that time keeps moving, whether I’m ready or not. Some milestones are celebrated. Others quietly break your heart. If you’ve ever found yourself grieving something that seems “small” to everyone else, I hope you know you’re not the only one. So I’ll ask you the same question I ask at the end of this reel… What’s something that’s been unexpectedly hard to watch your child outgrow or move into? No judgment here. Just a place where we can be honest with each other. 🤍 #specialneedsmom #MomsofTikTok #specialneeds #medicalmom #disability

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olivesfaithfulservant
a yak :
try goodnites or youthcrews!
2026-07-04 07:48:39
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sassy_nurse_bae_33
Erica Carwise :
I think there is a company that makes youth diapers called youth crews
2026-07-04 11:30:48
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paperbakaddict
paperbakaddict :
Hey…I get it. For me, it’s the absolute endless little things to grieve over forever and ever.
2026-07-04 02:15:11
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zoej22025
zoej22025 :
theres a company called youth crews that makes diapers in big kid sizes!
2026-07-05 01:54:26
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geminiwitch1
Jessica Hamm :
I want to know why that diaper companies can’t make a size 9 or 10 the same way that make the smaller size diapers just make them bigger and wider I don’t like the way the small adult diaper fits my child and I just wish they would make them for the people who need them make them a medical only size or what ever but I like the pampers or Huggies diaper so much better but they won’t hold how much she pees anymore so I guess I’m asking how can we get them to do this
2026-07-05 22:25:56
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ashleynicolelovel
Ashley Nicole Lovela :
I just wanted to suggest another diaper from a mama whose kiddo floods everything. These are by far the most absorbent diapers we’ve ever used. And they’re a little more narrow which works better for my kiddo who is super skinny. These things will hold so much pee. 😅
2026-07-04 05:01:27
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tara_bell_
Tara_Bell_ :
My son is 9, disabled, diapered, gtube, nonverbal, can't walk. One of the things that recently broke me was knowing he won't even blow out his bday candles. These things come out of nowhere. 🥹
2026-07-05 01:01:56
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kmn_kauai
kmn_kauai :
Hey, so no more caffeine okay? This Is hard and I know that my own kids all being in diapers long past the “normal” age is still nothing in comparison because mine will eventually figure it out. So I can try to hand hold, but I’ll never fully understand and I’m not going to pretend to. I can’t just agree, it’s HARD! But again, the caffeine is not helping you. Please no more of those drinks cause you’re flying girly.
2026-07-05 05:45:38
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bether4189
Bether :
Different stages hit at different times. Feel ya mama ❤️❤️😔
2026-07-04 02:22:20
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raisingautumn
Audrey & Autumn :
My daughter is 19 and in diapers. The struggle is REAL!
2026-07-06 21:29:12
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samanthallangille
samanthallangille :
as someone who is an adult with the same diagnosis as your daughter, I completely understand the spiral. I have been struggling with incontinence my entire life to different levels. you asked what made me spiral The first thing that made me spiral was having to deal with my cycle as an older adult making the decision on what to do about it. another one was due to health conditions I had to transfer from being incontinence to being characterized to needing surgery for a permanent catheter that would make me spiral. I hear you and oh always recognize you as a great parent. you're doing the best you can and it's okay not to be okay sometimes
2026-07-04 02:29:50
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apriltate56
April Tate :
For me it’s the milestones, I’m good until I get reminded what he won’t experience. My son will be 16 in a month and here I am thinking of how he won’t ever get a driver’s license, and it hits hard. I am thankful that he is happy and healthy, I am just sad about the little things.
2026-07-06 05:03:44
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fruitplatemama
Fruitplatemama :
Even though you’ve lived with her disability for years doesn’t mean you can’t have sad or hard days. It’s mentally and physically exhausting being “strong” all the time. Sometimes releasing all that has built up is therapeutic.
2026-07-05 01:38:12
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kennaugh
💕 K3NN4 💕NTB :
my girl is 11 and she uses nundies for bedtime. they are good x
2026-07-08 13:35:27
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horsetherapy.medicalmama
horsetherapy.medicalmama :
I double up those diapers.
2026-08-17 18:52:35
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mirhill
Miranda :
Mama, i see you. I hear you. Grieving the medical life is never ending, and hits you out of no where sometimes. Lean on your people and talk about it as much as you need and are able to. You’re doing an amazing job mama💛💙
2026-07-04 03:24:32
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k.neeekola
Katelynn :
Your feelings are so valid 🫶🏼
2026-07-05 01:50:40
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sfarie
SarieFarie :
It’s grief mama. And it’s okay. Your beautiful little girl has the best mama 💕
2026-07-04 12:24:12
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amber_chae1
Amber Chae :
I can so relate. Our daughter is 8 too and leaks a lot! I always thought the next size was too big, I’m going to call our supplier too. Thank you for sharing this. And I can only imagine the mental shift. Sending hugs! You aren’t alone
2026-07-29 00:48:58
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vasil2911
Vasil@BC1🇨🇦 :
I’m 38 years old I wear adult diapers die incontinent I’m okay with that
2026-07-11 17:51:13
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zogood21
Zoë :
Thrivent shirt! Thank you for living generously. ❤️
2026-08-01 23:29:55
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wskmontana
Kimberly :
Add a booster pad to the ones that fit . I have the same issue with my son. Adult size are huge!
2026-07-05 18:06:00
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timothymckay69
Timothy McKay :
there is nothing wrong with wearing diapers at any age , you can try youth crews
2026-07-14 03:59:57
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ambie_14
Amber Bailey :
A lot of my kids at school use those and they’re great!! Deep breaths mama you got this and it’s what’s best for your girl!
2026-07-05 12:50:18
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celsiemaee
Celsiemaee :
I want to come sit on that floor with you; I'm not going through it. I don't know what it is like. I'm a momma too but a momma with different struggles, you know? I'm glad you found something that works, I'm glad you posted the video, & I LOVE that you know you are not alone. ❤️
2026-07-30 00:19:24
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