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......... because I was 42 last week, they've done 5 YEARS of breastfeeding (finished in January) and they still look very nice indeed thank you!
My nipples are still in the centre and I have no 'spaniels ears' or 'envelope flap' effect at all.
OK - they're not as pert or as firm as they used to be, but they're perfectly respectable and servicable.
When I hear women going on about their fears of flippy flappy post breastfeeding boobs I often want to whip them out and say - don't worry - it's not inevitable! But I don't because I'm not that kind of person.
So ladies out there - please raise a glass to my industrious and happy chest, and to your own as well, if you're in a mood to celebrate.
Well done to you and your fantastic boobs . I would love to have many years of bf. Only got 6 months so far, but DD on EBM today as it is my b-day and I am celebrating.
"add them to your profile to give this lazy afternoon crowd a buzz"
You joke (I hope!)
But on a serious note - I do think there'd be room on the 'intraweb' (as my old dad calls it!) for a site showing mums post breastfeeding/birth bodies, just like the post c-section pictures on www.caesarean.org.uk
Just give women a realistic idea of the RANGE of normal body shapes!
I have enormous respect for my own boobs too after they fed my dd for 15 months, and are now fattening up my newborn ds a treat. Nearly 3 weeks old - nearly a pound a week, and all for free with no faff!
Breastfeeding doesn't cause saggy boobs anyway, pregnancy can, because of how quick they grow, if you aren't supported proeprly, but as long as you wear decent supportive bras no-one need have saggy breasts.
I'm glad you like them, I rather like my puppies too
Thankyou for the link to the picture sites. V. interesting.
I am fascinated by the bellies with stretchmarks and loose skin.
It's completely normal isn't it? Lots of my friends have this.
But....(please excuse gloating, can't stop myself), I have had three children - one that was just shy of ll lbs, plus polyhydramnios in that pregnancy so looked like I was carrying twins, but have not a single stretchmark and no loose skin at all. Don't moisturise or exercise and never have done. OMG - I'm so lucky.
I love my boobs too, I've always been a big girl (32DD), but since I have been boobing I am a 32G/F. Fantastic! Jordan had to pay thousands for hers, mine were free!! Admittedly they are not as perky as they were but I've had two babies, and I have about half a dozen stretchmarks (over one hip where both DD's sat with their legs/feet stretched out) so I'm not at all miffed. My bellyskin isn't as tight as before either, but I'd still happily go topless on a beach in the med and not be ashamed!
Raises a cup of coffee (it's too early for booze!) to our wonderful boobies!!
Wow, that 'Shape of a Mother' website is really interesting! I've never seen stretchmarks before, as my mum didn't have any and neither do I. I also consider myself genetically blessed with my post-pregnancy figure - I'd certainly agree that always wearing a good bra is a good preventative measure, and helps things stay gravity-defying.
I guess the way to show that it is pregnancy, rather than breastfeeding, which changes your breasts is to ask those ladies who have given birth but haven't breastfed.
Milk is an important source of nutrients that you and your family shouldn’t miss out on. If someone in your family has lactose intolerance and the rest of the family still want to enjoy the taste of real milk, try Lactofree - the UK’s first virtually lactose-free dairy drink.
I only breastfed for 3 months with ds and I definitely have spaniels ears! (they were the epitome of perky pertness before!)
