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vafanculo Thu 13-Apr-17 21:25:10

I had a right side mastectomy 12 years ago and wear a silicon prosthesis in a normal bra.
I also wear normal clothes with V or sometimes square necklines as these styles suit me better than high /round necks. Also I hate the trapped feeling high necks give me.

The problem I have is that my small grandchildren like to pull at the neckline of tops and will sometimes stick their hands down my cleaveage. They then encounter a very strange boob and look at me questioningly. The older ones have tried to pull the boob out and I divert their attention -successfully so far.

But any idea how I explain what the 'thing' is doing down grandmas top? How did it get there and why

I dont want to say the wrong thing and either make them more inquisitive or scared.

retrolady2 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:42:43

I've reported it.

janeainsworth Fri 14-Apr-17 12:35:38

Well you learn something every day, don't you.
GNHQ please delete this thread.

ninathenana Fri 14-Apr-17 12:35:13

I didn't pay attention to the op's name.
I'm sure he/she is aware of the translation.

retrolady2 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:23:32

Don't know why my post appeared twice, slightly amended ... but my point is the same.

retrolady2 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:22:38

Just googled the OP's name. Slightly different spelling, but even so ... Admin have you checked if this is genuine? I'm thinking probably not.
Even if is, Vafanculo is offensive, surely?

retrolady2 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:19:16

I just googled the OP's name. Admin ... have you done that? This is almost certainly 'one of those' posts. If not, then the OP should change their name.

Jalima1108 Fri 14-Apr-17 11:36:08

hmm

MiniMouse Fri 14-Apr-17 11:04:37

Makes a change from the usual school holiday poster, I suppose.

Bellanonna Fri 14-Apr-17 11:00:17

Although,..........

Bellanonna Fri 14-Apr-17 10:59:24

I wondered that too, but am thinking it probably isn't. Tho who knows?

Jalima1108 Fri 14-Apr-17 10:57:35

I didn't get it so I just looked it up.
shock

Is this 'one of those' threads?

Bellanonna Fri 14-Apr-17 10:50:47

Not a reply, but a question. What made you choose THAT for a name???

Jalima1108 Fri 14-Apr-17 10:34:34

Perhaps little ones who are breast fed are more 'hands on' with breasts iyswim.

JackyB Fri 14-Apr-17 10:31:13

As for explaining what they are feeling (after all, they might notice even from touching you or cuddling up to you without delving into your neckline.), I should ask the children's parents how they would like it explained.

I hate round necks, too - they look so glamourous on Princess Diana, or the models in the catalogues, but I feel strangled wearing them.

Jalima1108 Fri 14-Apr-17 10:29:39

Try Nicola Jane for bras with camisole inserts, or you can buy inserts to stitch in yourself eg:
www.nicolajane.com/valerie-lace-camisole-mastectomy-bra-7002-white/

I hope this isn't advertising, or can be excused on this occasion. smile

Jalima1108 Fri 14-Apr-17 10:26:32

I agree with the other posters and what absent said is a very good way of teaching them about no-one touching them if they do not want them to.

At one time all tops seemed to be very low and it was difficult to find tops with medium scoop necklines. M&S were culprits of this as their tops were either high necked (unflattering) or so low that they showed a cleavage - OK if you have one! But they had so many complaints I think they do have more choice now.

mcem Fri 14-Apr-17 09:40:31

Excellent point absent. Emphasise that no-one should touch anyone else when they've been told not to.

absent Fri 14-Apr-17 09:12:00

It is important for children to learn that no one may touch their bodies if they don't want them to. It is reasonable for you to tell them, non-aggressively, that this is grandma's body and you don't like them poking around.

sunseeker Fri 14-Apr-17 09:03:19

I had a mastectomy over 20 years ago and had to wear a prosthesis, it was uncomfortable, heavy and limited the clothes I could wear so 3 years later I had a reconstruction, now no-one would every know the difference. Problem solved.

I agree with the posters who say you should stop the children doing this - perhaps just say you had an operation and leave it at that.

annsixty Fri 14-Apr-17 08:50:59

I have the same situation but not the problem.
Apart from the 18 year old none of the others know and I certainly would not allow that kind of touching. If they get away with it ,how far do they expect it to go.
I realise we have all been quite harsh but this is not acceptable behaviour in any age child.

jusnoneed Fri 14-Apr-17 08:27:45

Cannot understand why you let them put their hands down your cleavage, not nice thing to allow children to do in any circumstance.
Simply stop them when they start to do it, remove their hands and say that's not allowed. They will soon learn.

ninathenana Fri 14-Apr-17 08:21:00

I agree, regardless of your operation it's behaviour that needs discouraging straight away.
My mum had what she called her "falsie" when my children were under 10s she just told them "nannie had to have an operation and she wears this to make it better"

Anya Fri 14-Apr-17 08:19:32

Absolutely agree mcem

mcem Fri 14-Apr-17 08:01:27

What's wrong with 'Stop it. Don't do that!' ? No explanation or justification needed. Just no.
Contrary to some modern trains of thought, children are not damaged psychologically by hearing the word.

suzied Fri 14-Apr-17 07:28:23

Agree - why are they putting their hands down your cleavage? Not something to be encouraged , surely? You could always say " Nanny had an operation on her chest/ boob/ breasts/ whatever word you - use so you have to be careful" - they will accept that , you don't need to give them too much information.