Tiffanie DiDonato was born with a rare form of dwarfism called diastrophic dysplasia, according to People.
DiDonato, who lives in Swansboro, North Carolina, is reportedly unable to lift, chase or go out alone with her 3-year-old son, but that doesn’t stop her from being a true supermom.
Despite experiencing moments when she worried about being able to take care of her son, Titan, DiDonato has now stopped comparing herself to other moms.
“I parent my way,” stated DiDonato.
She continued, “I do what works for us and I love my son more than all the fish in the sea. That’s what matters.”
How this mom parents a toddler more than half her size http://t.co/b0JJZpdYS0 pic.twitter.com/f3nt8DIKxR
— People magazine (@people) April 4, 2015
Tiffanie DiDonato’s husband, Eric, has no doubts when it comes to his wife’s ability to do anything.
“Not really, no. What if something happens? What if Titan gets hurt? Those are things that any good parents keeps in the back of their mind when they work,” stated Eric when asked if he ever worries about Tiffanie caring for Titan alone.
He added, “It doesn’t change just because my wife has limitations. And even saying the word ‘limitations’ with my wife in the same sentence is wrong because I see her accomplish so much every day. There is no better to be with my son while I work. If something needs to get done, believe me, she’ll find a way. She takes the Marine Corps motto and puts it to work: She adapts and overcomes.”
DiDonato reportedly underwent numerous limb-lengthening surgeries as a child so she would grow to be 4’10 tall, instead of her previous height 3’8, according to the U.K’s The Daily Mail. She is reportedly currently three months pregnant with her second child.
“Even though I never want to let Titan see me struggle or be in pain, I realize that desire is not very realistic,” explained DiDonato.
She added, “So, when I have those days where my body is raging war against me, and I can’t hide that from Titan, I hope he realizes what doesn’t break you, it only makes you stronger. And I’m the perfect person to prove that to Titan. No one else can show him that. But I can.”
