[Recently met older woman]

As long as you both go into it not expecting a total commitment I would definitely do it. My parents age difference was 14 years.

[Shaven down below]

Several years ago I was but the wife was not a fan. Of course she isn't a fan of me in diapers either so I think there's a connection. I do prefer to be smooth but oh well.

[Don't Pee in the Shower]

I've also read that you shouldn't pee in the shower as it will lead to incontinence. YIPPEE! 

[Lactation relief]

I'm not sure if breast milk goes right though you but I'd definitely give it a shot since your wife is ok with it. if you don't care for it let them both know. You may not like it but it could be a very wonderful experience.

[My 9-month update]

Hey Sparklezbear That sounds wonderful! A lot of us here live vicariously through those who get to do what we would love to have the chance to do. WEAR DIAPERS 24/7. I hope you keep getting positive results and eventually reach your goal. 

I also understand your need for discretion. My wife worked as an aide at the local school and asked me in about 2014 if I would drop out of any and all diaper sites I belonged to. She was near retirement and didn't want my kink to derail her job. It was a small conservative town with most of the school board members frowning on the slightest hint of something non-vanilla. I did as she asked and rejoined DD in 2017. I wish you the best of luck going forward.

[Black Friday]

I took advantage of the LL Medico sale of 10% off. That combined with my store credit I had built up I got a case of BetterDry for $80. When they get here I'll worry about storing them because I normally buy one case at a time. Have 3 XP500's left before I start on my current case of BetterDry. 

[When diapers creep into your vanilla facebook]

No, they don't all use the same page but like I said, I don't know that much about Facebook. For what it's worth I'm not creating an account there.

[A pie to the face!]

Blueberry tops my list with pecan coming in a close second and pumpkin third.

[When diapers creep into your vanilla facebook]

The main reason I'm not on Facebook. I'm afraid I'd click on something adult diaper related without thinking and an ad would show up. My whole family is on there so the odds are good someone would see it before I got rid of it. I'm on Twitter and Insta and am very careful what I search for. Of course I'm not that familiar with Facebook so maybe I might be OK.

[How wet do you get before you change]

I used to wear just a disp. diaper but if you wet a little too much they would leak. So I bought a couple of pairs of plastic pants to catch the leaks. Now I can wet until the diaper is totally used and get the most for my money.

[Going 24/7 has proved such a relief (pun intended)]

Very happy for you Little Belle! Being comfortable in who you are makes life a lot easier. So if it's diapers you need then by all means wear and enjoy them.

[Word Association]

Death

[My Abena's let me down today :(]

I had that same problem with Bambino's years ago. It's not something you want to deal with but it happens. I just used good old duct tape on mine and the problem was solved.

[Colder Weather]

This is the time of year I start wearing my onesie to bed. Has to be pretty cool in the house to do that.

[Anyone with female plumbing able to share some insights into going 24/7?]

Old and dangly bits here. I've found that my computer chair and or my recliner are the easiest way to release. Apparently if I just suck in my stomach it will help put pressure on my bladder which helps me let go. If I'm driving a car there is no way I'm wetting unless I raise myself up. When I do wear to bed I have an easier time wetting on my sides than I do on my back although I don't know why. I know disposables aren't supposed to be reliable for side sleepers but I'm not a heavy wetter and they work just fine. On nights when i do drink more before bed I put in a good booster just in case and I also wear plastic pants. I'm sorry I just don't have the answer for you on wetting in bed more easily. 

[What makes you feel self-conscious in front of your partner?]

Uh, by now I would say nothing. We've been married over 49 years so she's seen me at my best and my worst. Of course the worst would be diapers which she has begrudgingly become a lot more comfortable with. Our last conversation about them has been our best. She diapers me now as soon as she hears me getting one ready so there is no being self-conscious on my part. I just lay back on the diaper and wait for her to come in and tape it up. Many years ago when she first diapered me there was some embarrassment but it didn't last long. I guess I'm just one of those people that things like this doesn't bother. Right now life is good.

[Powders and creams]

I used to use powder and lotion but have since cut back to just lotion. Taking the 4 prescription meds I'm on gives me a better chance for a rash to happen. During my 24/7 time there is a decent chance I may get a rash if I don't use something. Even if I'm just going to diaper for a night I use lotion also. One of those big J&J baby lotions lasts me around 3 to 4 months so the cost is minimal. Plus it smells good and it could keep the dreaded rash away. 

[It's come to an end?]

In my case when I was the OP's age I was the same way. Diapers were the farthest thing from my mind. Once my daughters got in their teens the feeling came back as strong as ever. I kept it very discreet during those times but once they were gone I wore even more than before. As far as being a grandparent @Mindylouthere is absolutely nothing wrong with you wearing diapers. I became a grandfather at 50 and it didn't change a thing. Of course my wife thought I should just stop then but that wasn't an option. Now she diapers me per our agreement and I'm limited to how many days i can go 24/7.

[What diaper are you wearing now?]

I currently am wearing an XP5000 with no booster. They don't hold as much as a BetterDry but I LOVE the 'hook and loop' tapes. The next time I order diapers I'll probably go back to the BetterDry. They fit slightly better and the tapes are almost as good and slightly cheaper. 

[24/7 startups, and unexpected pitfalls?]

@oznl I believe you nailed it Dr. Freud! Sorry, oznl. That says it all. We all have our triggers.

[Almost Wore in Public]

I'll just confirm what everyone else has posted here and that is to wear something over the diaper that isn't tight. Also, you ladies do have an edge on us guys. You can wear a dress or skirt over your diaper. As long as it's not too short you can hide a diaper easily. I understand you being nervous though as most of us were wearing out in public for the first time. One of my tricks is to wear a long shirt so it covers my backside. I've bought a few from a big and tall men's section at a dep't store.

[Diapering: laying down vs standing up]

Earlier I posted laying down but do to an agreement with my wife she has been diapering me laying down also. Yesterday I was diapering myself and must be out of practice because I ended up standing to get it on right. I hate having to depend on someone else diapering me but if I have to stand up that's fine too.

[Breastfeeding]

I'm mostly dl but do like some baby type things so breastfeeding would be wonderful. Funny thing is when the wife was pregnant I never had the urge to actually suckle and wasn't as heavily into diapers back then. I'm not even sure she would have wanted me to because she isn't happy that I like my diapers. Of course if I'd known then what i do now I sure would have asked her.

[If I came to visit...]

My diapers are stored away in a dresser drawer and my closet. However, I always leave the pair of plastic pants I'm not using hanging on the closet handle. Other clues would be the baby lotion sitting on my dresser and a diaper laid out for my next change. I only put things away when I know we're having company and it helps that my room is at the end of the hallway. 

[Circumcision]

I had it done just before I turned 30. It was a very very uncomfortable thing to have done to a penis at that age. Of course my wife thinks she knows more than the doctor and told me I should just lay around with it in the open. I relented and it was not smart. After a day of that I covered it back up again so it could heal. In total I was laid up about a week but was able to go back to work. I don't know what a baby feels when they do it to them but it can't be good. Back then I wasn't wearing diapers that often so i can't really say how long you should stay out of them. Guessing, I'd say at least 2 weeks if not 3. Good luck.