Are there any otherwise "crunchy" moms out there that have gotten breast implants?

[Anonymous]

I dont in any way self identify as "crunchy" only because the term is so dumb. However I toured with the Dead if that gives me any street credit. I nursed my kids till they were 2, compost, teach yoga, eschew formal religion and am extremely socially liberal, and have breast implants. Go figure.

Life is so short. Make yourself happy if it doesn't hurt anyone else. I wanted my "old" body back after I had everything back except for my breasts after bearing four kids. So, I bought back the one thing diet and exercise couldn't fix. I am so pleased that I did. Don't regret a thing.

[Anonymous]

I will pray for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dont in any way self identify as "crunchy" only because the term is so dumb. However I toured with the Dead if that gives me any street credit. I nursed my kids till they were 2, compost, teach yoga, eschew formal religion and am extremely socially liberal, and have breast implants. Go figure.

Life is so short. Make yourself happy if it doesn't hurt anyone else. I wanted my "old" body back after I had everything back except for my breasts after bearing four kids. So, I bought back the one thing diet and exercise couldn't fix. I am so pleased that I did. Don't regret a thing.

I don't know why you don't like the label "crunchy" -- but you are objectively "crunchy." Own it (along with your new breasts!).

[Anonymous]

Boob job aside, I think OPs real point is that she's worried that her choices as she gets older are being hypocritical or not true to herself. This is a good exercise in self reflection, but I think you should mostly just use this to be kind to yourself. OP, like we all do, you have seemed to "other" "those types" of women who get breast implants, and now that you're thinking about it you're wondering where you fall in to the line up in the midst of your crunchiness. Just get the boob job and use it as a lesson in remembering people can't be shoved in boxes and that "those women" (whoever they are to you) have complex inner lives as well.

It doesn't sound like you're NOT doing that, but if getting older has taught me anything, it's that we all live in a gray area and so just embrace making homemade baby food and getting your tits done. whatever.

[Anonymous]

OP, I haven't read all the pages of this thread, but you should do what you want.

However, I will say this -- I would never get a boob job because there's a risk you will lose sensation in your nipples. For me, that's a deal breaker. Having boobs, in my mind, isn't so much about others looking at me, it's about enjoying them when I'm having sex with DH and enjoying the pleasure from their sensitivity. If I lost that, I'd never really enjoy sex again, and the trade off would be, what? About 10 years (until you're 50) where people who see you fully clothed think your boobs look nice (because I don't pragmatically expect people will be checking out my rack into my 60s)? That I can do with a padded bra, but nothing can sub in for my nipples!

Sorry if that got TMI in a hurry, but just thought I'd share my thought process as someone who's BTDT and decided NOT to get a boob job.

Good luck and listen to your heart -- you will make the right decision for you.

[Anonymous]

Have you considered a fat transfer boob job? You may have to do it twice because only part of the fat tissues survive after each procedure. But the result is more natural (if done right) and you won't have to worry about leaking etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you knew me, you'd be shocked I was even researching this topic. I'm a clog-wearing, granola-making, extended-breastfeeding late-thirties mom who gets haircuts about two times a year and never hits the nail salon let alone keeps up when it comes to fashion. However, I'm now in the best shape of my life which sadly, has deflated my chest. Further, my nipples stretched out a bit during BF and they are starting to sag too which just gives me such an "old before her time" kind of look. If I didn't lose the weight and gain the muscle, I'd look just fine. But I'm strong and fit and not going back to my old size but somehow can't reconcile the breast loss. I'm just hoping to "fill" in the loose skin--nothing dramatic--so that I am back to my Full B cup. The kind of implant that no-one would really even notice except me and DH. But I just feel so conflicted since 1. I would have never considered this before, EVER!, and makes me question my values as I get older 2. I'm not sure I could even tell friends and family since I'm afraid of being judged for being vain. Could I just live with my changed and aging body? Sure, I could. Would I feel great about it, especially in light of all the work I'm doing to stay healthy? Not really. Anyway, wondering if anyone cut from the same cloth opted for surgery and is happy (or not) with the long term results, physically and mentally. Thanks!

Just one thing to consider. Did you really do all of this just to stay healthy? Was/is that really your main focus? Because the appearance of your breasts really has nothing to do with this. I say this as someone who breastfed and then lost over 100 pounds. I could probably explain to you, in detail, exactly what your breasts look like as mine likely look identical. But there are consequences that come along with significant weight loss. Take some time to celebrate your accomplishments before exploring the need to surgically make changes. Give it at least six months of getting used to your appearance. If you still feel the same after that, than go for it.

[Anonymous]

Thr word crunchy is silly.

I have breast implants and try to eat healthy and leave a small footprint on the planet. No sensation loss and the look and feel great. I'd do it again.

[Anonymous]

OP, since this thread is two years old, what did you do?