Twelve Going on Two

hypoplasia

Stunted Growth, Boundless Love: Maddie's Tale
Chapter 1: The World Through Her Eyes
Maddie's Perspective
The world is big. Bigger than I think I'll ever be. But it's okay; I like my little corner of it. I watch my friends run around the playground, their laughter echoing through the air like a sweet melody. They're all in sixth grade now, like me, but they tower over me as if they were giants in a fairy tale.
My name is Maddie, and I'm twelve years old, but most people wouldn't believe me if they saw me. They would probably think I'm a toddler, given my height and appearance. Having hypoplasia means I'm smaller than other kids my age, and I depend on diapers My room looked more like a nursery than a regular twelve years old room.   I still have things toddlers use like  stollers cribs Pacifiers  and bottles I I'm  6-11kg 31.5 to 36 inches 77.2 cm I'm  the same size as  a 2 year and wear 2T clothes 
Despite all these differences, I don't feel like there's anything wrong with me. My parents have always made sure I know that I'm perfect just the way I am. They tell me that being small doesn't make me any less capable or special.
But sometimes, Some kids at school don't let be play because of my safety sorry Maddie but you might  get hurt said one kid let's play a other game  that  doesn't involve you getting  hurt. We just  worry for you.  Let's give a few suggestions for the game.  is your diaper dry do  you need a change i blush  and say how did you know 
I look up at them, feeling a mix of embarrassment and frustration. It's not like I can control my bladder or my size. Don't worry my parents got me a doll and I've  been changing her diapers for weeks I'm an expert at it!  I'll be gentle  and careful, I promise. I will change  your diaper if it gets messy or wet. I don't mind at all.  My cheeks burned as I  my saw the diaper and its golden star and moon prints wrapped around my  hips under my  skirt.  Don't worry  i think you look cute ! said another classmate. do you use any  staff like   strollers    or anything 
I nod, feeling grateful for my understanding classmates. Sometimes it's hard to be different, but having friends who accept me for who I am makes it easier.
At home, I have a special room with all the things I need to be comfortable and safe.  I had  a crib  with my favorite stuffed animals lining the edges, a changing table where my mom often helps me with my diaper changes, and drawers filled with clothes that fit me perfectly. I had pacifiers , bottles, and sippy cups, since I look 2 Years old girl i could  use a bottle or a plastic sippy cup. Without  people   Thinking  it's strange, because I see others doing the same. My parents would always joke that my room is a toddler's paradise.
But even with all these comforts, sometimes I can't help but wish for a normal life where I could run and play like other kids my age. That's why when my parents told me about Abdl it  felt like a whole new world opened up for me. Abdl is a community of people who  enjoy being treated like babies or toddlers. Even if they don't  have a medical condition, they still enjoy using diapers, pacifiers, and other baby items. I became a abdl   On my 15th  birthday,