What to tell kids about breast implants?

I am having breast implants soon, and I am worried my 9 yr old son will notice that moms boobs are bigger. Like in a bathing suit. If he asked what should I say or do you think he would even notice? My husband thinks I am weird for worring about it, and thinks he wont notice a thing. I am a B now going to a full C cup.

What to tell kids about breast implants?
I know exactly where u are coming from, I just got implants in August. I have a 9 year old also, and me and her are very close and open with each other. I went from a 36C to a 36DD. I (only weigh 128 lbs, so I knew it would be very obvious) anyway, I told her honestly that I was going to have surgery and may not be feeling well for a day or so, so that she wouldn't wonder what was wrong with me after surgery when she saw me in bed. I waited for her to ask "what kind" of surgery I was having, so I told her "well, after having u girls, my body has changed, mommy is unhappy with her breasts, and I'm going to have a special surgery to make them bigger and nicer" she looked at me funny %26amp; said "huh? ok" then after surgery she knew everything was ok. she even fetched bottles of water for me the day I got home from surgery, and made sure mom was "o.k" and even though I was sore and sleepy, she knew not to worry that this was a minor surgery and that I would be better in a few days :) She doesnt really ask about them now, but I'm glad I told her, so she didnt notice a difference and fell like I hid something from her. Every mom is different though, I hope u figure it out. I'd go with honesty though, 9 year olds are much smarter then we think, and know more than we realize.





~good luck, %26amp; congrats on your implants, you're going to luv them!!~!
Reply:If your son asks you about your breasts, then you can just sit him down and tell him about your reasoning on the implants.





since 4th and 5th grade boys can usually be pretty immature about things I'd just give him a vague idea of what the implants are fore.





Having been a 9yr old boy myself hadn't even started looking at girls yet so i would agree with your husband about your son even noticing anything different about his mother. plus your son will probably be already used to to your changes by the time swimsuit season comes around. (this coming from someone living in Ohio)





IN SHORT: Don't worry about a thing, he'll be used to you by the time swimsuit season comes around.
Reply:funny you say that, I wont be answering your question much but I just thought i'd mention it.





there is a book coming out, sort of for kids, called something like "beautiful mom", which is a story about a mom getting plastic surgery and she's explaining to her kid(s) what will be happening and why she'll be in bandages and why she'll look different and whatnot.





Im sorry, i'm not really answering your question, I just wanted to mention this because I read about it only yesterday.
Reply:The last thing in the world that you'll ever have to worry about your son asking you about is your boobs.





Maybe that would have been a concern before he was like 6 or so, but trust me, no boy his age or older is going to ask his mom about her breasts.





Besides, he'll probably figure it out on his own.
Reply:Well, I doubt he'll say anything!





You can just tell him, if he asks, that mommy had a growth spurt.


You could be honest and say that you went to the doctor, and made a change that makes you feel prettier. Tell him you thought it out and made a careful decision to change the way you look.





You know, though, at 9, he's probably at the point where he'd feel awkward bringing it up... he may not even ask at all!
Reply:He is going to know something is up, a 9 yr old is usually smarter then people give them credit for. Why not try being honest. I personally can not see spending that kind of money on boobs - but I also believe that a person should be what they can to make them selves feel better. Good Luck and I hope you have a quick recovery.
Reply:Children does not notice the size of mom's breast. Going from a B to a C is not going to impress your son with a lot of questions.





My opinion. You are obsession about your breast and taking it out on your child. Enjoy your new breast -- yes they will feel like everyone is looking but really they are not. Remember why you are having surgery... it is for self-confidence...





Have fun with your new look... forget about your son.
Reply:I didn't search every single answer but how is he going to miss the recovery part? Is he going to someone elses house for a week or so? Just tell him the truth (unless he is), he will see you are getting better, he'll be fine. I wouldn't tell him before the fact- the idea of it is scary before he sees you'll be okay.
Reply:I doubt he'll notice, at age 9. He might start looking at other Mom's but not his own,lol. But even if he did, he's unlikely to notice a difference unless you went from flat to Pamela Anderson overnight. And even if you did, trust me, a 9 year old boy will not ask about his Mom's breasts.
Reply:I may be wrong but I don't think mom's boobs are the first thing on a 9 year old child's mind. He will probably not notice anything. If he asks you why they look larger, tell him "I went to the doctor and he fixed them for me so my clothes will look better on me". After that he will say "oh OK", or "mom you are always pretty".
Reply:He's 9, he's not blind or stupid. He's going to notice...for one mommy is going to be in pain for a bit.


You need to be honest with him, tell him why you are getting them and let him know what to expect...you may also want to tell him it's private and that you don't want him talking about it with his friends..but that he can ask you anything.
Reply:When he is old enough, you should explain to him that sometimes people change their bodies because they are insecure. Then make sure to teach him to feel good about himself the way that he is so that he will never feel the need to surgically alter his body.
Reply:Wow, that's a tough one. He probably won't ask about them but if he does just say, "Sometimes mommies' breasts get bigger..." idk. And leave it at that. Don't go into detail about surgury and all that.
Reply:My mom got implants last summer and my sister was 8.


Nothing really happens, life goes on.


If your kid really wants to know then just explain the whole truth.


Trust me, it isn't that big of a deal.
Reply:I don't think kids his age notice that kind of thing, and if he did, I don't think he'd ask about it. If he did, you could deny it, or make something up.
Reply:Im a guy and my "girl"friends are getting some and i tell them to tell they bros and sisters that sometimes they grow over your age. it maybe called a lie but what can you do?
Reply:i dont think they will really even notice cuz kids usually dont notice that kind of thing but if he asks just say they got bigger on their own. telling him that u got implants is too hard to explain to a 9 yr old. hope this helps.
Reply:Tell him you have been doing excercises, to the tune of ...


....'I must, I must, improve my bust'.





Better than the non starter I used...


....'Hickory dickory dock, I must ...'
Reply:Just tell him the truth. Mommy wants to look like Pamela Anderson because looks are everything.





Hopefully he'll put as much emphasis on looks as you do when he grows up.
Reply:I wouldn't say anything unless he asks. And if he does, you can say: "maybe I gained a little weight or something"


a 9yo doesn't need to know details..
Reply:http://www.newsweek.com/id/132240?GT1=43...


get them this book.... haha seen ittoday.
Reply:I think you should just tell your son they grew. Compare that with the way he is growing. But I doubt that he will even notice. Good luck.
Reply:why are you doing it in the first place majority of women die or get cancer for breast implants just imagine getting plastic in your chest ripping going into your flesh i wouldn't do it for anything
Reply:Oh, When my mom got hers done, I was a scared wreck, My little brother was 8, he didnt notice at all! Well, Just make up a funny story to tell him, or just dont tell him at all!
Reply:If he does notice, then just say that they got bigger.


And that he will understand when he's older.





End of story.





Don't tell him the truth at 9.
Reply:i agree with husband..your trippin!!..he's 9..relax!!..if he ask just make up something..but!!..dad needs to reward him for noticing...
Reply:He will not notice.. but just incase he does tell him "oh honey its the the top that makes them look so big".. its really not that serious to school him on something like that...
Reply:Be happy with what you have. Implants are very unhealthy and there is a risk that the surgery can go wrong.
Reply:If he notices tell him its just something mommy did to make her feel better about herself
Reply:I don't think your son will notice.


Just tell him they are growing up, just like him.
Reply:he probally wont notice, but if he does, jus tell him he is seeing things.