Dear Rox,
The other day I happened to be nursing and
sat down in front of a mirror (for the first time in five years of
nursing!) and was horrified to notice that my baby's head was
*clearly* at the same level as my navel. Picture it, can you
understand my horror?
Please help with any suggestions you might
have. Is an underwire bra in order (please say no!)?
L
Dear L:
You are quite a funny lady. I got your letter and after picking myself
of the floor, I ran to the mirror. I am going to tell you what
supermodels and others who make a living in front of the camera
already know. Gravity works. Not only have you been lactating (which,
by itself, does *not* change the shape of your breasts), but
you've been pregnant once or twice and you have aged five years. Have
you gotten a load of Susan Sarandon's boobies lately? They hang *real*
low, and everyone labels her the sexiest mama in the known universe.
What do actresses/models do? They know that angle is everything, and
if they're over the age of 22, they use surgical tape to hold up their
lovely assets.
When you look in the mirror next, take stock,
then breathe in deeply and straighten out your spine as if it
continued up and out of your head and was being pulled from above. Use
your back and abdominal muscles to support your spine, which will help
your twins to stand as proud as they're able.
Now, what's wrong with underwire? I wear them
all the time and they are incredibly comfy. Lots of bra companies even
have mock underwire these days, which is like a flexible plastic
version. The next time you get a minute sans baby, go to a real
lingerie store (NOT Victoria's Secret) and get measured properly for a
bra. Don't just get the size you've always gotten. Try on a variety of
styles, including underwire. You'll be amazed at the difference. And
don't worry about how you look naked. Men are just happy to see any
boobies at all, usually! :-)
Regards,
Roxanne
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