Representation Matters: Why I'll Show Mom-to-Be My Imperfect Boobs #BBW16
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“Right here?” I stuttered.“Yeah. Why not?”To my left, my father-in-law was enjoying a plate of scrambled eggs. To my right, my husband was cutting up a waffle for my daughter. I looked down at my 4-day old baby boy. I smoothed my thumb over his tiny fisted hand and took a deep breath.
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Representation Matters: Why I'll Show Mom-to-Be My Imperfect Boobs #BBW16
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Representation Matters: Why I'll Show Mom-to-Be My Imperfect Boobs #BBW16
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Representation Matters: Why I'll Show Mom-to-Be My Imperfect Boobs #BBW16
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Representation Matters: Why I'll Show Mom-to-Be My Imperfect Boobs #BBW16
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Representation Matters: Why I'll Show Mom-to-Be My Imperfect Boobs #BBW16