When I was 19 and nannying for a young 25yr old mother. I was folding her frilly underwear when she said to me "...at 25, everything changes and it's three times harder to get back to normal. Then you put kids in the picture and it's all over." The next week there were no more frills, but rather an 8pack of full briefs in beige, black and white. Another new-mum friend was hanging the washing when her mother lifted up a nice pair of knickers and said "Now these aren't really mum undies..." Snap. With one little comment, away went the pretty numbers and out came big bessie.
Now I admit, past a certain age things can get slightly flabbier and somewhat scaly if you're not careful, and kids leave you no time for yourself, and a belly to tone, but does this really justify wearing these monstrosities? If we are talking comfort, especially with kids, then I understand. But gone are the days of comfort = ugly. Almsot every brand offers a very appealing range of comfortable undies in skimpy, boy leg, bikini, and a range of different colours and fabrics other than beige.
So when you are feeling the pressure to make the change, don't. Ignore the looks of disgust from your mother in law, and fight the mumsy undies I say. Oh, and it doesn't stop at undies, hold back on the tapered leg light blue jeans, being a mother does not mean having a camel toe. Surely.
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