I have diastis recti!

I have Diastis Recti after having two children. When I exercise, I can see the difference everywhere else but my abdominals. Its also very hard for me to do core work (situps and crunches) because it hurts and I've read that it has a negative effect. Does anyone else share this battle or have had it repaired? Don't get me wrong, I earned my stripes and I am not afraid to show them, but I'm also very conscious of the gaping hole in my stomach. I cant even believe I had the balls to take this picture, but this is what it looks like when I laying down.