Tattoo and Pierced Tribe II

[Arduinna]

Continue on!

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I don't have any new ink. Just haven't been inspired enough by any designs to add anything to my body.

[mom2snugbugs]

i hope this is the right place to ask this question.


I am thinking about a tattoo. I am currently tandem nursing my 4 yo and my 21 mo. My 4 yo dd nurses about 3x a week. My 21 mo ds nurses at least 2x a day, if not more. He is also still night nursing.

When I went to get a tattoo, they said I would have to stop breastfeeding because the carbon stays in my blood for at least 3 months, and it will get into my breastmilk. Can someone tell me about this?

TIA, and please point me in the right direction if this is not the place.

[nnodnar]

When I went to get a tattoo, they said I would have to stop breastfeeding because the carbon stays in my blood for at least 3 months, and it will get into my breastmilk. Can someone tell me about this?



Unfortunately, I have nothing to back this up but, this does not sound entirely factual to me. Unless they are injecting tattoo ink into your blood stream I don't think there should be anything getting into your system. I wish I had more to go on than a vague sense of 'That's not right!' but, I had to throw in my two cents.

[Eloise1980]

I have been told by most tattooist to avoid getting any work done whilst breastfeeding. I personally wouldn't. There is loads of info to support this out there, I'm sorry I don't have enough time to dig it out now but if I remember I will.

I have full sleeves and most of my legs and chest covered.

[mom2snugbugs]

I'm going to google. Thanks!

[momtokimari]

I talked to a few people and came to the conclusion that it's safe to get a tattoo from a parlor you know to be clean and safe. So I got one after I had my dd. I brought her with me, and even nursed her there.

I got the ever cliche footprint tattoo on my leg. I think every one of them is special though, since it is unique to your child. For instance... My DD's footprint is only about an inch long because she was early.

I also have my mom's name in chinese on my arm, I got it when I was 16. And I had some piercings, but all that remains are my ears and belly button.

[aaronsmom]

:wave Hello mamas! I have 3 tattoos and 10 piercings (nose, eyebrow, labret, 3 in each ear and navel).
I was wondering about getting inked while bf'ing as well. I have 2 new tattoos I want to get but don't want to wait the 2+ years until DD weans.

[spiderdust]

Nothing new to add at this point, just subbing! :D

[arwenevenstar]

Okay, new question. I want to get a new tattoo done to symbolise our loss recently. I have actually been putting it off for a while regardless, the loss has just made me decide life is too short for putting things off :shy

Anyway, my question is:

How long after having a tat done is it safe to start trying to conceive again. I know there are naturally toxins in the ink that get put in the skin and ultimately in my blood stream, so are there risks? Anyone know how long I would need to wait to be "clean"? We might start at the end of June if my body is recovered both from the miscarriage and the tattoo.

Thanks

[spiderdust]

I think if you get the tattoo within the next month or so, you should be fine by June.

I'm so sorry for your loss. :hug

[arwenevenstar]

Thanks Spiderdust (and for your kind words too!). I think I will go over next week with my sister.

[Arduinna]

Okay, new question. I want to get a new tattoo done to symbolise our loss recently. I have actually been putting it off for a while regardless, the loss has just made me decide life is too short for putting things off :shy

Anyway, my question is:

How long after having a tat done is it safe to start trying to conceive again. I know there are naturally toxins in the ink that get put in the skin and ultimately in my blood stream, so are there risks? Anyone know how long I would need to wait to be "clean"? We might start at the end of June if my body is recovered both from the miscarriage and the tattoo.

Thanks

I'm so sorry mama. I don't know, I got a tattoo when I was pg with dd and she is now 18 and still perfect :love

[caspian's mama]

i found out from an artist friend that it's perfectly possible to ink over stretch marks. (he did warn it might hurt a bit extra, though.) so i'ma be rockin something special on my chunky mama belly this summer, after i treat myself for my 30th bday in july. i can't frickin wait!!! :love

[freeflykami]

I have 1 remaining peircing, nose (besides ears) had belly, tounge, and another... plus 5 tatts
I havent seen the foot print tattoo... do you just take in the stamp of the foot you get at the hospital?
I have been looking for something for my 2 kiddos, but haven't come up with anything good... my name is japanese (means spirit of nature;0) so I have that kanji on my shoulder, and I wanted to get something for them to tie in with it, but both their names are celtic....

[freeflykami]

Here is a question, with summer coming up again... what do you say when kids ask you about your tattoos?

[sparkprincess]

Yay! I get to join! I just got my nose pierced about 2 weeks ago and love it! I also have pierced ears, but who doesn't (lol, I almost typed "eyes" instead of "ears" now that's hardcore!).

I need info on keloids. The area around my piercing is red and slightly raised. I don't know if this is a keloid or just normal healing. The pics I saw on the internet were extreme so no help at all! I've never had trouble healing in the past so I'm not *too* concerned, but I want to catch it before it gets out of control!

TIA

[HappyHomeBirther]

I just got my first tattoo about a month ago, YAY!!!! I love it! And I am also nursing an almost 7-month old... honestly I just figured it wouldn't matter:shrug No problems, though. I got my forearm done with a lily and violet for my girls and in the middle the chinese symbol for goose, which is my sons' nickname. My kids think it's awesome that I have "them" tattooed on me! Oh, and I used breastmilk on my tattoo, along with what the parlor reccomended, and mine only peeled for one day and never scabbed :) I also have my tongue, belly and 2 piercings in each ear. Im planning another tat for this summer...

[Monarchgrrl]

Sparkprincess, the red bump on your new nose pierce might be normal (but it shouldn't last two weeks, for sure!). Mine lasted WAY too long and I'm prone to keloids anyway. It got bigger and was on the inside and outside of the nose.
I talked to my piercer and she said that I had to soak my whole nose in a shot glass of hot water and sea salt for 10-15 minutes 1-2 times per day for at least 7-10 days. I read that in the instructions that she sent home w/ me but I thought "surely they don't mean the WHOLE nose!" so I just soaked the pierce site w/ a cotton ball w/ salt water on it. She said that isn't enough. After doing her suggestion of literally laying on the floor with my whole nose (up to the bridge) in salt water, it got better and healed perfectly. I truly believe that if I didn't do it, it would have turned into a keloid for sure, and no one wants that on your nose!

HTH!

Also, just generally for this topic: I have twelve tats and have taken out all my pierces, of which there were many over the years. I'm putting together my ideas for a half-sleeve. I hope I can do it by August. I really want to memorialize my brother with a half-sleeve. He was just killed in Iraq two weeks ago. :( He loved getting inked too, so I want to get one of his tattoos on me and some other representative things on my arm. I've moved around a lot, so it's been hard to really research and find the right artist to do it. Any recommendations for the Bay Area would be great! :)

[sparkprincess]

Sparkprincess, the red bump on your new nose pierce might be normal (but it shouldn't last two weeks, for sure!). Mine lasted WAY too long and I'm prone to keloids anyway. It got bigger and was on the inside and outside of the nose.
I talked to my piercer and she said that I had to soak my whole nose in a shot glass of hot water and sea salt for 10-15 minutes 1-2 times per day for at least 7-10 days. I read that in the instructions that she sent home w/ me but I thought "surely they don't mean the WHOLE nose!" so I just soaked the pierce site w/ a cotton ball w/ salt water on it. She said that isn't enough. After doing her suggestion of literally laying on the floor with my whole nose (up to the bridge) in salt water, it got better and healed perfectly. I truly believe that if I didn't do it, it would have turned into a keloid for sure, and no one wants that on your nose!

HTH!

Also, just generally for this topic: I have twelve tats and have taken out all my pierces, of which there were many over the years. I'm putting together my ideas for a half-sleeve. I hope I can do it by August. I really want to memorialize my brother with a half-sleeve. He was just killed in Iraq two weeks ago. :( He loved getting inked too, so I want to get one of his tattoos on me and some other representative things on my arm. I've moved around a lot, so it's been hard to really research and find the right artist to do it. Any recommendations for the Bay Area would be great! :)

I'm so so sorry for the loss of your brother.

Thank you so much for the info on the salt soak and keloid! I will start doing that tonight!!

[chasnwhitrabbits]

Hey mommas,
Subbing to this thread..I have eight tattoos(three brian froud faeries, a design of three women dancing in the rain- its from a tarot deck I have and means celebration, a heart and banner style tat in memory of my father, some stars on my wrist and a symbol on my neck) and a nose ring, tragus, rook and my anti tragus pierced.. I really would love to get some new ink but I'm having a hard time coming up with any type of design plus lack of funds at the moment. :D
Anyway, does anyone know any good artists in the Tennessee or Alabama area?

Just wanted to say hi!:shy

[laoxinat]

I have 13 ear piercings, including my tragus, a conch (pierced by DS :love) a rook and several cartilages aaand a belly ring. I have three tattoos, a large Nancy Chien Erikson (http://www.nancyart.com/catalog.php?item=101&catid=21&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D21)back piece, colored quite differently than the original, a Ganesha (http://www.sanatansociety.com/indian_art_galleries/sapna_johari/snj_go_ganesha01_paintings.htm) on my upper right arm, and a spirally rainbowy design on the back of my neck. I Looooooove getting tattooed, and I am hoping to get the sanskrit for Om Mani Padme Hum in rainbow colors down my upper left arm. I'll probably have a sleeve by the time I'm done :lol
I designed a tattoo for my BFF for her 50th b-day and we went yesterday and got it done! :love :love :love

[caspian's mama]

my anti tragus pierced..

:scratch what's dat?

[chasnwhitrabbits]

Here is a link to a picture of the ear with the parts named on it and you can see where the anti tragus is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antitragus

[Ruth S]

Can anyone recommend a parlour in Portland (OR) for me to take my daughter to get her ears pierced? It's that or Claire's (just kidding).

Thanks!

[LilMamiBella]

I have one tattoo of a stargazer lily and I'm thinking of getting another tattoo. This time I want one done by Michele Wortman of www.hyperspacestudios.com

[caspian's mama]

man, is there anything wiki DOESN'T know??

thanks for the pic. NOW i'd like to know exactly how one manages to get a frickin clamp on there, unless mine is freakishly smaller than most.

[sparkprincess]

ETA:

Okay, never mind. I saw the piercer and she said that it wasn't anything to worry about and that I should apply tea tree oil 5-7 times a day and it would clear up in a few days. I started last night and it's already looking much better! Woo hoo!
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I'm sorry to keep on about my nose piercing problems, but I trust you ladies. I'm going to see the piercer tomorrow to have him look at my nose...I just hope he has good advice. I am just so bummed about this. I don't want to quit too soon, but ds' 1st birthday party is on SATURDAY and I feel so foolish having this huge ugly bump on my poor nose!!


Here's the rundown:
The piercing itself went well. No bleeding, redness or swelling. Things were great for a week. Then I was smacked in the nose TWICE by my 1yo. After that I started getting redness, after almost a week of redness I started getting a bump. Per advice here I started soaking it in hot salt water twice a day. The piercing site seems clean. I get a little bit of white discharge - nothing yellow or green. There's no pain, no hotness.

Today I was researching this all some more and I was reading about allergic contact dermatitis. The site mentioned that water blisters can form and I'm wondering if that's what I have? The skin is like an empty balloon :o (sorry).

Any ideas? I really don't think this is an infection. So I'm wondering if its:
1. a keloid
2. just normal irritation that needs to be watched but will go away
3. maybe an allergic reaction. I cannot wear jewelry with nickel and I believe I read recently that there IS some nickle in stainless steel, but supposedly enough to create any problems.

:eyesroll

Thanks for reading. Any insight would be helpful!

[kalisis]

Ok, I've decided to get my first tattoo. I'm totally nervous, but extremely excited.

It's a toss-up between these two:

This (http://www.lindaravenscroft.com/store/catalog.php?item=198&catid=28&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D28)one on my back

or

This (http://www.tattoofinder.com/find_tattooDB.asp?txtKeyword=gay&Ktype=1&txtIsAdult=yes&NewSearch=yes)one on my hip, wrapping around towards my back.


I'll probably do them both, but have to pick one first. The back one is HUGE, but it's the one I've wanted forever.

[fujiyama_mama]

ETA:

Okay, never mind. I saw the piercer and she said that it wasn't anything to worry about and that I should apply tea tree oil 5-7 times a day and it would clear up in a few days. I started last night and it's already looking much better! Woo hoo!
************************************************** ************************************
I'm sorry to keep on about my nose piercing problems, but I trust you ladies. I'm going to see the piercer tomorrow to have him look at my nose...I just hope he has good advice. I am just so bummed about this. I don't want to quit too soon, but ds' 1st birthday party is on SATURDAY and I feel so foolish having this huge ugly bump on my poor nose!!


Here's the rundown:
The piercing itself went well. No bleeding, redness or swelling. Things were great for a week. Then I was smacked in the nose TWICE by my 1yo. After that I started getting redness, after almost a week of redness I started getting a bump. Per advice here I started soaking it in hot salt water twice a day. The piercing site seems clean. I get a little bit of white discharge - nothing yellow or green. There's no pain, no hotness.

Today I was researching this all some more and I was reading about allergic contact dermatitis. The site mentioned that water blisters can form and I'm wondering if that's what I have? The skin is like an empty balloon :o (sorry).

Any ideas? I really don't think this is an infection. So I'm wondering if its:
1. a keloid
2. just normal irritation that needs to be watched but will go away
3. maybe an allergic reaction. I cannot wear jewelry with nickel and I believe I read recently that there IS some nickle in stainless steel, but supposedly enough to create any problems.

:eyesroll

Thanks for reading. Any insight would be helpful!

I don't know if you're still wondering about your possible keloid/allergy. But wanted to chime in about the stainless steel. When it comes to piercing there is stainless steel and surgical grade. I don't know if there is nickel in stainless, but it completely irritates my stretched lobes. I can only wear surgical grade steel.

[paakbaak]

someone asked about what to say to kids about your tats...
my son loves mine, sais "tatu" and kisses them. i sometimes find him saying something like "ouch tatu" while touching his shoulder...it´s really funny!

i don´t say anything unless other children ask. the normally do, and i answer with the truth. nothing else to it!

[LittleSaylorBoat]

I wanted to point out, if people are having problems with piercings that are healing strangely, you should immediately GO TALK TO YOUR PIERCER!! If you don't feel that the person is reputable enough to do that, find a new one

Also, I had a piercing done while breastfeeding, and while I am sure that there will be no long term damage to my daughter or myself, it did take longer to heal. This is true in general because a woman's body is going to be devoting most of it's energy to the pregnancy or to breastfeeding and less to healing.

Hi - I'm Angela - I have 7 tattoos including one on my neck, a pierced lip, and ears that are 1/2 inch in diameter. And more on the way!!
I have a new tattoo with my daughter's name in it planned! I am super excited.
Sometimes I feel that as a mother with tattoos and piercings I am treated differently, but all the kids at my daughter's daycare are obsessed with my lip ring. The toddlers always try to tug on it, and it's really cute.

[mrsb422]

Ok, I've decided to get my first tattoo. I'm totally nervous, but extremely excited.

It's a toss-up between these two:

This (http://www.lindaravenscroft.com/store/catalog.php?item=198&catid=28&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D28)one on my back

or

This (http://www.tattoofinder.com/find_tattooDB.asp?txtKeyword=gay&Ktype=1&txtIsAdult=yes&NewSearch=yes)one on my hip, wrapping around towards my back.


I'll probably do them both, but have to pick one first. The back one is HUGE, but it's the one I've wanted forever.

If you've wanted the larger one "forever" as you say, then go with that one first. Don't be intimidated by the size. You should get what you want because if you go get something else, you'll just be dissatisfied. Trust me...get the one you really want. You'll have it (and love it) forever :)

[mrsb422]

someone asked about what to say to kids about your tats...
my son loves mine, sais "tatu" and kisses them. i sometimes find him saying something like "ouch tatu" while touching his shoulder...it´s really funny!

i don´t say anything unless other children ask. the normally do, and i answer with the truth. nothing else to it!

That is completely adorable. DS just touches mine right now...he's big into pointing, but at 10 mo there isn't a whole lot of speaking yet. I can only imagine what he'll say!!

[mrsb422]

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I am the mama to a darling 10 mo boy named Marty. I am so relieved to have finally found all of you. I am a tattooed mama for sure! I only have my ears pierced (5 in the right and 3 in the left) but I rarely wear earrings. Been debating a nose stud for a long time, but doubt I'll ever take the plunge. I work in an office and already get stared at for a pretty tame foot tattoo.

I have a flower on my right foot (the majority of the top of my foot), the pretty basic butterfly/tribal back tat, and finally a tribute tattoo to my BF who passed away this past December. I just got it finished this weekend. It was a coverup of 2 other tattoos (my 1st tattoo that I had covered with a different tattoo and then had laser removal done 3 times to lighten it so I could cover it with something I really wanted).

Here are pics of my new piece...I'm in love with it!!
1st Session - 2 hours - Outline Only (http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r159/jessicablich/tatoo_outline.jpg)
2nd Session - 2 hours - Outline & Some Coloring (http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r159/jessicablich/tat2-3.jpg)
3rd Session - 2 hours - All colors finished...going back for touchup in a month (http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r159/jessicablich/P1010089.jpg)

Tattoo was by Zar from Shotsie's Tattoo's in Wayne, NJ if you're from the area and looking for a really awesome woman to ink you up!!

[Susana]

hi everyone

I'm getting my first tattoo in 2 hours.

I am starting to feel a little.....nervous. But I am not backing down. No way.

I have my ears, navel and nose poked :) Figured it's time to start in on the ink.

wish me luck!!

[mntnmom]

Here is a question, with summer coming up again... what do you say when kids ask you about your tattoos?
I explain that somebody used a needle to put ink in my skin. It's like drawing on yourself, but it never goes away!
But they're usually more interested in my nosering.
I've only got 3 tats, DH isn't a big fan. But I'm going to expand one. I'm thinking a moon with clouds and 3 little stars for my kids.

[changingseasons]

Hi- another Jessica here. :D

I have ears & tongue pierced, and 3 tattoos. First one I did myself when I was 16 (peace sign & rose on my hip), next was a dragon across my back, then for my 30th birthday I got myself a Buddhist mantra written in Tibetan script on my forearm.

I would LOVE to get a couple more tatts, but there's the money... and like some PP's, I was curious about the safety of doing it while BFing.

I'm excited to meet some other inked mamas out there!

[Joi]

Ruth...... take her to Nomad. Blake is a MDC dad and the best piercer ever. He just did my dd's ears and it was a wonderful experience.

[ShadowMoon]

Hi mommas!
Cool thread. My name is Stephanie. I have 6 tats: an elephant and chain around my left wrist, an Elliott Smith CD cover design with some lyrics on my left shoulder, a custom designed sun on my lower back, custom designs on two of my fingers, and a small custom designed piece on my chest. I have plans in the works for another Elliott Smith inspired design on my right shoulder, a portrait of a giraffe I used to work with on my arm, and more finger pieces. If only I were made of money :D
As for piercings I have many. Between the two ears I have lobes stretched to 8g, daith, rook, tragus, conch, deep conch, upper cartilage. I have two nostril piercings on opposite sides, tongue, microdermal on my right temple, navel, and verticle hood piercing. I used to have my nipples pierced but took them out to bf. I will get them done again once that has ended.
My babe likes to point out all the piercings but he's too young to comment on them yet. It'll get more interesting as he gets older I'm sure. Nice to meet you all!
Peace~

[Kitsune6]

Howdy! I'm Jack and I'm going to get my second tat this friday for mother's day. Woo hoo!! My first tat is a triskele on my shoulder blade and my new tat will be two plumeria flowers and my kid's japanese zodiac signs in kanji. I can't wait!

I've always wanted to get a big back piece of Kuan Yin in her royal ease pose. Someday!

[rightkindofme]

Someone asked about a bay area artist and I cannot recommend Barnaby more highly. He is in SF at the corner of Haight and Masonic. http://www.momsbodyshop.com/barnaby.html


I used to have a bunch of ear piercings, but they all died tragically. I have been pierced in other places eight times and only one has stayed with me without infection. My body just doesn't like being pierced. I have one tat, but given that it is a full back piece extending from my neck to my butt and side to side I feel like I should be given extra credit. :) I'm 12 hours in on work and there is a little bit to go; I didn't finish because I got knocked up a little sooner than we anticipated. :)

[mrsb422]

I feel like I should be given extra credit. :) I'm 12 hours in on work and there is a little bit to go; I didn't finish because I got knocked up a little sooner than we anticipated. :)

Wow! That is a commitment. Good for you! I just finished 6 hours and was ready to be done. I'm sure it is an amazing piece :)

[mrsb422]

hi everyone

I'm getting my first tattoo in 2 hours.

I am starting to feel a little.....nervous. But I am not backing down. No way.

I have my ears, navel and nose poked :) Figured it's time to start in on the ink.

wish me luck!!


How'd it go???

[Kitsune6]

I just got back from getting new ink for Mother's day. Check it out! (http://www.dropshots.com/kohitsuji#date/2008-05-09/18:14:19)

[changingseasons]

I just got back from getting new ink for Mother's day. Check it out! (http://www.dropshots.com/kohitsuji#date/2008-05-09/18:14:19)

What a sweet mother's day present!!

Where did you have it done? I just noticed that you're in the Seattle-ish thread.. I am also Seattle-ish. :D

[Kitsune6]

Ancient Arts in Renton (http://www.aatattoo.com/artists/shop.htm)

I went to J and he is BEYOND awesome! :thumb

[Susana]

It was good!

It took over 2 hours to complete and while it wasn't the most pleasant sensation I have ever felt I will definitely be doing it again!!

this is also my Mother's Day gift...it's a sun with a celtic knot center. :)

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g72/JakeGoldsbieFanClub/tatt047.jpg

[cfiddlinmama]

Love the new Mother's Day ink!

I'm going to go get my nose pierced today. Yippee! I'm really excited.

I have a question: What happens if you need to go the dentist and your piercing isn't healed all the way. I'm guessing you have to take it out to get x-rays right? How bad would it be to take out a piercing that wasn't healed all the way for a few minutes and then put it back in?

[changingseasons]

Love the new Mother's Day ink!

I'm going to go get my nose pierced today. Yippee! I'm really excited.

I have a question: What happens if you need to go the dentist and your piercing isn't healed all the way. I'm guessing you have to take it out to get x-rays right? How bad would it be to take out a piercing that wasn't healed all the way for a few minutes and then put it back in?

I don't think you have to take it out. I always forget, then go to take it out when I'm in the dentist chair, and he tells me it's fine.

You definitely have to take it out for an MRI, but x-rays it will just show in the picture (not do any damage)... and if it's in your nose, it shouldn't be in the way of anything your dentist needs to see.

I wouldn't take it out. :thumb

[cfiddlinmama]

I did it! My nose is pierced!!!! I love it. It looks really good. Didn't hurt too much at all. It was my mother's day present to myself. I'll get some pictures and post them. I still owe you all a picture of my tattoo too.

changingseasons - thanks for your reply. I appreciate it!


Happy Mother's Day everyone!

[caspian's mama]

yah, yah, give us some pics!!
:D :D :D

[Kitsune6]

I wanna see too! I always wanted to get my nose pierced but my body doesn't like being pierced :( I'm allergic to something in metal, I'm not sure what.

[rightkindofme]

I wanna see too! I always wanted to get my nose pierced by my body doesn't like being pierced :( I'm allergic to something in metal, I'm not sure what.

Me too. :( I've tried pretty much every metal out there and none of them agree with me.

[Hannahsmummy]

Can I join?

I have two tattoos though I have gotten three then had a cover up done. I have my nose pierced and got that 20 years ago. In the past I have also had nipples pierced.
Here's my latest which I got a week ago! Sorry for the photo which isn't the best and is a bit blurry.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/freddiesmom/tattoo2-1.jpg

[rachelle-a-tron]

Hi Mamas!


I just got new ink about 2 or 3 months ago... a cover up over a cover up of a really bad tat from like 17 years ago. I have 10 tattoos & want many many more.

[lunamegn]

Got my first one done on Wednesday- it's a lotus blossom. I' liking it more and more as it heals :)

I also have two nose piercings on the same nostrils. And a bunch of ear piercings.

[clothdipemomof2boy]

would love to subb to the thread. I have a frog tatoo i got it for my son but want to add to it later on and get a sea turtle for my second son. Anyway i also want to get a cross on the inside of my right arm but dont know what kind any ideas would be great thanks. oh and want to get my eye brow pierced but am still contimplating that one i dont know if i want to go through the pain....:p

[Kitsune6]

ok, I think that you shouldn't talk about your tats/piercing without also supplying a pic.

I'll start
Tat number one (http://www.dropshots.com/kohitsuji#date/2006-08-05/10:34:51)
Tat number two (http://www.dropshots.com/kohitsuji#date/2008-05-09/18:14:19)

I'm thinking that for tat number 3 I'll get a ohm symbol on my left inner forearm. I just have to talk someone into going with me as an excuse. I'm working on my SIL at the moment. :thumb

[clothdipemomof2boy]

well i will get a pic taken soon and show ya'all sorry dont have a pic yet. I love the tats they are cute. the right forearm is where i want to put the cross but dont know what type to get:D

[changingseasons]

Sounds like a plan.

Tatt #1 is on my hip and still covered with some prego fat.. so you don't get to see that one. :D Plus, I did it myself when I was 16, so it's pretty faded.


Tatt #2, 1999ish- getting the tatt done (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h296/jeyyo/Keepers/tatt2.jpg), final tatt (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h296/jeyyo/Keepers/tatt1.jpg)

Tatt #3 (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h296/jeyyo/Keepers/tatt3.jpg), 2006- (pic taken in November- giving DD a bath when she was a few weeks old)

[clothdipemomof2boy]

what does Tatt #3 mean just wondering it looks really cool.
I wanted to get one on my back too does it hurt realllly bad the one on my leg didnt hurt at all.

[changingseasons]

what does Tatt #3 mean just wondering it looks really cool.
I wanted to get one on my back too does it hurt realllly bad the one on my leg didnt hurt at all.

It's a Buddhist mantra written in Tibetan script-
om mani peme hung (http://dharma-haven.org/tibetan/meaning-of-om-mani-padme-hung.htm) (or om mani padme hum depending on the region/pronunciation)

It doesn't have an exact meaning- lots of interpretations. But one I found described it as the 'jewel of the lotus' which stand for wisdom and compassion. So basically a mantra (prayer) for wisdom and compassion.

I chose my forearm since it is a part of my body that moves constantly- so it is like having it on a prayer wheel which is supposed to increase it's effects. Also, tattoos with mantras should only be placed on the upper half of your body- above the waist.

And no, before anyone asks, I'm not a practicing Buddhist, but I do believe in many Buddhist principles and think it's a beautiful religion.

[fujiyama_mama]

what does Tatt #3 mean just wondering it looks really cool.
I wanted to get one on my back too does it hurt realllly bad the one on my leg didnt hurt at all.

Thats interesting most all of my friends are heavily tattooed and I have always heard the legs are very painful. So if you thought the leg was painless the back is probably a breeze. I did not find my upper back to be painful, except one small spot on my shoulder blades where it was practically tattooing bone. :)

[rightkindofme]

I finally got around to getting a picture of my tattoo as it is right now. I'm about 12 hours into it, but I have a little ways to go. The banners will be filled in with the things I want to have in my life: love, trust, honor, faith, forgiveness, happiness, truth, lust, and joy. At the bottom will be anger and fear because those are things I've had to go through to achieve the things I want. There will be blue sky background and her hair will be filled in with red. I'm hoping I only have 2-3 hours to go.

http://pics.livejournal.com/rightkindofme/pic/0001ezt3

Does anyone know anything about getting tattoo work done while breastfeeding?

[changingseasons]

I finally got around to getting a picture of my tattoo as it is right now. I'm about 12 hours into it, but I have a little ways to go. The banners will be filled in with the things I want to have in my life: love, trust, honor, faith, forgiveness, happiness, truth, lust, and joy. At the bottom will be anger and fear because those are things I've had to go through to achieve the things I want. There will be blue sky background and her hair will be filled in with red. I'm hoping I only have 2-3 hours to go.

http://pics.livejournal.com/rightkindofme/pic/0001ezt3

Does anyone know anything about getting tattoo work done while breastfeeding?

WOW- that is awesome.

I think earlier in the thread people were talking about tatts while BFing... I'm waiting until we're done, just to be on the safe side. But I know people that have done it.

[rightkindofme]

WOW- that is awesome.

I think earlier in the thread people were talking about tatts while BFing... I'm waiting until we're done, just to be on the safe side. But I know people that have done it.

The thing is, we want to do child lead weaning and this is our first kid and we plan to have a few. I'm not sure I want to wait ten years to finish the tattoo. *sigh*

[changingseasons]

The thing is, we want to do child lead weaning and this is our first kid and we plan to have a few. I'm not sure I want to wait ten years to finish the tattoo. *sigh*

I'm in the same boat... DD is only 7 months, so we have quite a while with her. And then I'm thinking 2nd baby (maybe) in a couple years... so yeah, in like 10 years I can get another tatt. I just realized how horrible that sounds when I type it out. I can't wait that long!!! I'm going to have to do some serious research into this.

[HappyHomeBirther]

I finally got around to getting a picture of my tattoo as it is right now. I'm about 12 hours into it, but I have a little ways to go. The banners will be filled in with the things I want to have in my life: love, trust, honor, faith, forgiveness, happiness, truth, lust, and joy. At the bottom will be anger and fear because those are things I've had to go through to achieve the things I want. There will be blue sky background and her hair will be filled in with red. I'm hoping I only have 2-3 hours to go.

http://pics.livejournal.com/rightkindofme/pic/0001ezt3

Does anyone know anything about getting tattoo work done while breastfeeding?

BEAUTIFUL tattoo!!! And I love the meaning behind it =) I got my first tat in Feb. of this year, when my youngest was almost 6 months old and Im going back tomorrow for my 2nd!! We're nursing and have had no problems. Good luck!!

[Kitsune6]

I finally got around to getting a picture of my tattoo as it is right now. I'm about 12 hours into it, but I have a little ways to go. The banners will be filled in with the things I want to have in my life: love, trust, honor, faith, forgiveness, happiness, truth, lust, and joy. At the bottom will be anger and fear because those are things I've had to go through to achieve the things I want. There will be blue sky background and her hair will be filled in with red. I'm hoping I only have 2-3 hours to go.

http://pics.livejournal.com/rightkindofme/pic/0001ezt3

Does anyone know anything about getting tattoo work done while breastfeeding?


Your tat is awesome! Here's what the LLL says about tattooing.
(http://www.llli.org/FAQ/tattoos.html)

[rightkindofme]

Your tat is awesome! Here's what the LLL says about tattooing.
(http://www.llli.org/FAQ/tattoos.html)

Thank you very much. That sounds like waiting a year is a minimum, but given that I am likely to be breastfeeding for close to a decade that it probably isn't that bad to do after a year. :)

[changingseasons]

Your tat is awesome! Here's what the LLL says about tattooing.
(http://www.llli.org/FAQ/tattoos.html)

That is fantastic!! Only 5 more months for me to wait! :D

[Maeve]

Hey there! I am so happy to have found this tribe, though I don't have many piercings and my tats aren't nearly so beautiful. In fact, the ones I have I either want to get covered or fixed up. (sigh)

I have a question for all you piercing mamas. Is it true that stainless steel is not great for initial piercings? I just heard that for the first time recently. I have had a few done (nostril, industrial, naval and tongue, though the last 2 are long gone) and never heard this.
I'm also thinking of having my other nostril pierced, but can't decide if it would look good or not. Please excuse the crappy picture!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/Fatale/missanabel1887b.jpg

And is there any reason to wait a certain amount pf time between piercings? I just got my industrial done the other day. :)

[momz3]

i got my fourth tatt today :banana..got tongue pierced a month ago!

[Susana]

driving by to let you all know that my tatt is itching so badly today!!!

and....I can't stop thinking of what I can get done next ;)

[Kitsune6]

driving by to let you all know that my tatt is itching so badly today!!!

and....I can't stop thinking of what I can get done next ;)

Holy tat itching batman!! I can totally relate! Ouch! Mine's a week old and there is a huge hunk of dried skin I keep praying will just fall off.

:hug

Did I mention that I'm ready to get an ohm symbol on my inner forearm? :thumb

[Laws04]

Hi there! Just stumbled on here and thought it was interesting. I have three tattoos and seven piercings but six of them our in my ears so I don't count them. I got my tongue pierced about three years ago. I have a tattoo on my right hip. It's the kanji symbol for dream. I have a beautiful yellow/orange rose on my left shoulder blade. It has three stars surrounding it, one for each child I've miscarried. I also have a the most amazing angel in a blue dress holding a single red rose on my right shoulder blade. That's my daughter, Jennifer Marie. We lost her when I was 16 weeks pregnant and it hit us very hard so the tattoo was a nice way to honor her separately from my other angels. I'm also planning on getting a tattoo on the back of my neck. I'm not sure what yet but I do know it will be fore my husband. We're still looking at things.

[rightkindofme]

I have a question for all you piercing mamas. Is it true that stainless steel is not great for initial piercings? I just heard that for the first time recently. I have had a few done (nostril, industrial, naval and tongue, though the last 2 are long gone) and never heard this.
I'm also thinking of having my other nostril pierced, but can't decide if it would look good or not. Please excuse the crappy picture!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/Fatale/missanabel1887b.jpg

And is there any reason to wait a certain amount pf time between piercings? I just got my industrial done the other day. :)

"Stainless steel" is used to describe a number of different grades of metal, many of which contain a lot of nickel--which many people have issues with. The metal is not as pure as is preferable. If you can afford the upgrade you probably should go with a pure metal to lower your chance of developing an allergy. :)

I don't know of needing to wait between piercings. If you are nursing I would probably give it a little time because your body is going to be distracted and take a little longer to heal.

[Maeve]

Now I wish I had asked for titanium in my industrial piercing, even though I've never had a reaction.
Oh well, what's done is done. I can hopefully change it in a few months.
But when I go get my other nostril done, I think I'm going to have a titanium hoop put in.

[utopia760]

just wanted to say hey! i Hanve had a few things done most are gone now but heres the list. Eyeborw piercing, bottom of belly button, lip, and ears also a small tatoo

I have removed all piercings but then got my lip done again a year after removing it and have it still now. Ive had it almost a year if i take the piercing out how long before it closes id like to be able to take it in and out. is that possible?

[lunamegn]

Laws04 ~ I like sound of the rose you have. I've been contemplating a rose on the top of my wrist (I have a lotus on the under side).

I just got mine less than a week ago and I'm already thinking of what I want to add to it and another one i want in a different location.

Fun!

[425lisamarie]

Oh I never saw this tribe :D I have only one tatoo right now, on my upper back and shoulder, two roses, which covered up a stupid ugly thing I got when i was like 16 :lol

I don't know how to post a picture (help lol) but I would love to post it. Maybe someone can give me an idea of how to add to it. I really have been trying to think of something to incorporate mothering or my kids somehow but nothing has come to me!

I have had several piercings, my nose which I took out so that I can re pierce because I didn't like the placing (that was about 6 years ago), and my belly one I took out a few years ago wtih pregnancy 1. I think I took it out just a little late because the skin stretched a little. I plan to re-do this one as I have lost the tummy now and my skin looks better there.

I also had an eh....unusual peircing, but i have taken it out because it did not really function properly, and just became an annoyance! But I tried it for a few months which was what I wanted.

[425lisamarie]

Hmmm I think I figured it out, so I'll try to post this pic: http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/425lisamarie/?action=view&current=IMG_1877.jpg

[paakbaak]

my son was 16mo when i started my back...so i guess we went safely. he self weaned a couple of months ago...at age 2.

[Hannahsmummy]

Thats interesting most all of my friends are heavily tattooed and I have always heard the legs are very painful. So if you thought the leg was painless the back is probably a breeze. I did not find my upper back to be painful, except one small spot on my shoulder blades where it was practically tattooing bone. :)
I have had my shoulder done twice and my leg just recently. My leg wasn't that painful while getting it done except when it went over my ankle and a large scar I have there.

I do have to say that it was bloody painful on the two following days and swelled up hugely!

I finally got around to getting a picture of my tattoo as it is right now. I'm about 12 hours into it, but I have a little ways to go. The banners will be filled in with the things I want to have in my life: love, trust, honor, faith, forgiveness, happiness, truth, lust, and joy. At the bottom will be anger and fear because those are things I've had to go through to achieve the things I want. There will be blue sky background and her hair will be filled in with red. I'm hoping I only have 2-3 hours to go.

http://pics.livejournal.com/rightkindofme/pic/0001ezt3

Beautiful.

driving by to let you all know that my tatt is itching so badly today!!!

and....I can't stop thinking of what I can get done next ;)
OMG, me too, on both counts!

Slapping it is supposed to help the itching without scratching the dry skin off.

[willowbean]

I'm at four and a half tats right now (half since I need to get the color work on the latest done.)

The most recent - Peacock - pic may not be work safe as there's some naked bum profile.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9995071@N05/2458103669/sizes/l/

Left arm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9995071@N05/1679503073/sizes/o/in/photostream/

Left calf
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=79558431&albumID=0&imageID=320272

I can't find any of my lower back or my right arm at the moment.

[rightkindofme]

Slapping it is supposed to help the itching without scratching the dry skin off.

I do a lot of slapping after sittings. I also find that using Oil of Olay Complete Body Wash for extra dry skin tends to help me get through the healing/peeling much faster.

[rightkindofme]

Left arm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9995071@N05/1679503073/sizes/o/in/photostream/

I can't find any of my lower back or my right arm at the moment.

I have this bias towards writing in tattoos being only in a language you can read. :) So yay!

[fujiyama_mama]

I do a lot of slapping after sittings. I also find that using Oil of Olay Complete Body Wash for extra dry skin tends to help me get through the healing/peeling much faster.

Love the peacock! Are you coloring it?

[willowbean]

Getting the peacock colored is the next on my tattoo list. I just have to save up the funds to do it. I'm excited though because my artist just got some new tips that did great colorwork in much less time on my DP's back.

[Susana]

hannahsmummy thanks for the slapping idea! why is my tattoo itching so much a week later???

fun sidenote...my daughter's dance recital was last night. My tattoo was a hit with everyone.

:)

[caspian's mama]

wow, wow, wow! i am lovin all these pics.

kitsune, the celtic piece on your back is SICK. i've always wanted to do a knotwork piece like that at the base of my neck but i think i'd be too sensitive there.

willow, that peacock is GREAT! love the furry legs too, haha. :thumb

i gotta take some pics but mine feel lackluster now, though i love em dearly. i definitely need some new work this summer!

[Kitsune6]

wow, wow, wow! i am lovin all these pics.

kitsune, the celtic piece on your back is SICK. i've always wanted to do a knotwork piece like that at the base of my neck but i think i'd be too sensitive there.

willow, that peacock is GREAT! love the furry legs too, haha. :thumb

i gotta take some pics but mine feel lackluster now, though i love em dearly. i definitely need some new work this summer!

Aww thanks!! :love I really love it!

[Kitsune6]

I have this bias towards writing in tattoos being only in a language you can read. :) So yay!

Does having tats your DH can read count? :p

:D

[*daciaperfect*]

I have 8 tattoos, my ears slightly stretched, only to 10g, and my nose pierced. I had my eyebrow but took it out and hopefully will repierce it this week.

This is my newest tattoo. I got it this weekend at a Tattoo Expo here in town. I think crabs are cute, and I love daffodils, so I had them mesh both together.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/wsucp/tattoooexpo08025.jpg

These are my feet. I am a picses.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/wsucp/feet.jpg

My pride tatt.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/wsucp/aaa014.jpg

My ankle, part 1 done in 2001....
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/wsucp/FSOT022.jpg

Ankle part 2, new koi added in 2007....
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/wsucp/Las%20Vegas%20Dec%2007/Vegas-LHCDec07296.jpg

The footprint.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/wsucp/Picture1185.jpg

Lower back. My best friend got this tattoo with me about 10 years ago.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/wsucp/Picture1186.jpg

The worst picture of my hip, but I am too lazy to get a new picture. This is also my 1st tattoo.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/wsucp/Picture15.jpg

[rightkindofme]

Does having tat's your DH can read count? :p

:D

I'd call that good enough. :)

[RileysmamaNM]

Cool to see alot of tattoo pierced mamas I always feel alone most of the time.

:grouphug

[bettie cracker]

i hope this is the right place to ask this question.


I am thinking about a tattoo. I am currently tandem nursing my 4 yo and my 21 mo. My 4 yo dd nurses about 3x a week. My 21 mo ds nurses at least 2x a day, if not more. He is also still night nursing.

When I went to get a tattoo, they said I would have to stop breastfeeding because the carbon stays in my blood for at least 3 months, and it will get into my breastmilk. Can someone tell me about this?

TIA, and please point me in the right direction if this is not the place.

Hi! I'm new here and figured I would just jump on in. :)

My dh is a tattooer and he won't tattoo pregnant or breastfeeding women. I have never heard of the carbon issue before. His reason is because our bodies are already doing so much to grow a baby/produce milk, that we are going to be at a higher risk for infection or a tattoo that won't heal properly. He also wouldn't tattoo me until several months after my knee surgery - or people that are sick, for the same reasons.

[~~Mama2B~~]

Hi! I'm new here and figured I would just jump on in. :)

My dh is a tattooer and he won't tattoo pregnant or breastfeeding women. I have never heard of the carbon issue before. His reason is because our bodies are already doing so much to grow a baby/produce milk, that we are going to be at a higher risk for infection or a tattoo that won't heal properly. He also wouldn't tattoo me until several months after my knee surgery - or people that are sick, for the same reasons.

Interesting.

I'm Kristi, btw. I have 6 tats and only a couple remaining piercings. I've got my labret, 2g ears and a nostril piercing. My navel, septum and multiple ear piercings have gone the way of the buffalo for now.

Glad to find this forum!

[mia_jean]

I want to join! I have several tattoos and someday when it's not a choice between food or ink I will get more. I also have had many body peircings both above and below the belt :shy but today I just have 0 g plugs and my nose peirced.

[Susana]

Hey tribe people
I have to say that I wish I would have never gotten tattooed in the first place because now I want MORE and I am almost obsessed with getting more ink. As in I keep thinking of ways to get my hands on some cash that can just be spent on beautiful body art with no remorse. KWIM?
dang.
luckily my birthday is next month. Lets see if I can swing some new ink for that occasion.
Rileysmama I am sorry you feel alone most times...forget that crap, talk to us

:wink

[LauraReaux]

Hey, girls! I just got my first tattoo last weekend and am planning out my next one. It sure is addicting. :) I haven't looked through the entire thread yet, but I can't wait to see all of yours!

Here is mine:
Treble Clef (http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurareaux/2578910999/)

[kriket]

can't talk now just subbing, BBL to read the rest!

[Mel_C]

I've had a nostril, tongue, lebret, tragus, 1 in the top of each ear and 4 in each lobe... I'm looking for art for my first tat and I'll post it when I get it. :) I'm also going to get my tragus back and maybe more... Hubs isn't down with facial piercings so I'll have to forgo my nose ... for now.. I may convince him to let me get one and give me 6 mos.. if he still thinks its ick I'll take it out. :D

[EarthsSpiral]

I've had a good 30 holes, but now have a very modest number- 2. My ears are 2ga plugs, hopefully soon to be 0's. :D I am getting my nose re pierced when my DS2 turns 6 mo, it came out while I was sleeping last year. I also hope to get my first tattoo next year (09)!

[Nicole77]

Hi all,

This is my first post on this tribe. I have a tattoo on my lower back and am planning a small black sacred feminine tattoo for my inner wrist/arm to honor the stage of pregnancy, birthing and nursing babies, and motherhood in my life. I have thought about it for two years (!) and finally made an appointment for today, my 31st birthday. And then the artist wouldn't do it because I am breastfeeding (two kidlets, ages 2 and 1). They said that first there is the infection worry (which I was willing to put aside since I know the risks of an infection serious enough to spread to my children in extremely rare.) Secondly, they said that when nursing your body is working hard to keep your baby safe and so it has a higher likelihood of rejecting the ink of the tattoo and leaving you with only an ugly red scar. I had no information on this and so I left untattooed. Boo and happy-freakin birthday to me.

The only bright spot is that the artist I had scoped out suddenly seemed to think that the piece I had chosen would be better suited to a 2 inch height and I would prefer a 1 inch since it is on my inner wrist/arm. I think a delicate look would be more suited. So, I think this artist may not have been the one for me in the end.

So, my questions are twofold: Is this ink rejection a legitimate worry? And does anyone know a good tattoo artist in Wester Mass for small detail work?

[bettie cracker]

Hi all,

They said that first there is the infection worry (which I was willing to put aside since I know the risks of an infection serious enough to spread to my children in extremely rare.) Secondly, they said that when nursing your body is working hard to keep your baby safe and so it has a higher likelihood of rejecting the ink of the tattoo and leaving you with only an ugly red scar. I had no information on this and so I left untattooed. Boo and happy-freakin birthday to me.

The only bright spot is that the artist I had scoped out suddenly seemed to think that the piece I had chosen would be better suited to a 2 inch height and I would prefer a 1 inch since it is on my inner wrist/arm. I think a delicate look would be more suited. So, I think this artist may not have been the one for me in the end.

So, my questions are twofold: Is this ink rejection a legitimate worry? And does anyone know a good tattoo artist in Wester Mass for small detail work?

My dh is a tattooer and your guy was definitely correct on the BFing/no tattooing issue. I would not go to a tattooer willing to do it, honestly. Now, I have not heard of the ink rejection thing. But, your body is at a higher risk of infection and slow/poor healing because of all its extra work BFing right now. I don't know any reputable tattooer willing to have their name attached to a tattoo that ends up looking like crap because of the healing. no matter whose fault it is, it reflects poorly on the tattooer.

What's the design that you wanted? If its super detailed, I would trust what he says, since he knows what is going to look good after the long haul and not just a blob, if its too much detail on too small of a scale. Unless he is just really inexperienced - but it sounds like he has been doing this a while. Honestly, I would be happy that he has such good ethics, and didn't just take your money and give you something he didn't want to stand behind. You may even want to ask if if he has any ideas to modify the design to make it work with the size you really want.

[Nicole77]

This (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2612618791_7c5bfd0e71_o.gif) is a photo of the tattoo I want. I am thinking outer inner wrist about this:

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[Halfasianmomma]

...Hi mamas,

Last year, I got my first tat on my lower back (and opted out of getting a large piece on my ribs in favor of waiting until after I had my first). I have always wanted a belly tat but I was told it was a bad idea because of the changes that occur in that area during pregnancy. I didn't quite believe it until recently when my tummy became *covered* with stretchmarks. They're not very deep, much like the thin ones I got on my hips and butt from ballet dancing, but they're definitely there.

My question is: once I've had this baby, once I've lost an adequate amount of weight and my skin has had time to recover, can I get a tattoo over my stretchmarks or will it look horrible? Does anyone have tats over scars and had them turn out great?

TIA :)

[changingseasons]

I have a tatt over a scar, and it looks ok. They had to go over it a couple extra times for the ink to hold... and it's fading faster than the rest of the tatt. The scar definitely doesn't hold the ink as well.

[ma_vie_en_rose]

Hi, I am a tattoed mama! WooHoo! I am really into more traditional tattoo art and pin-up stuff. I have been on a tattoo haitus for over 5yrs now with being pg and/or BFing this whole time. I have been very hesitant to get tattooed while BFing becasue I am already at a higher risk of infection given that I have a heart condition. I have to be very cautious.

Anyway, I have been dying to get something to represent all of my girlies. I have not quite put an idea together, yet. I suppose I have plenty of time, though, considering I have a number of years left before I will resume my habit. Until then, I will just have to sit on the sidelines and cheer for everyone else.

[Hannahsmummy]

My question is: once I've had this baby, once I've lost an adequate amount of weight and my skin has had time to recover, can I get a tattoo over my stretchmarks or will it look horrible? Does anyone have tats over scars and had them turn out great?

I got my last one over a very large surgical scar running up my leg.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/freddiesmom/tattoo-2.jpg

You can see the bottom of the scar behind my ankle bone but beyond that it just disappeared into the tattoo. It was the most painful part and it took slightly longer to heal over the scar but otherwise, no difference in result.

I was told that an older scar is better because it will be well healed. Mine is over 15 years old.

[Halfasianmomma]

Wow Hannahsmummy, that's gorgeous and I honestly couldn't see the scar. I guess I'll have to be patient and wait to see how my belly heals after the baby is born....perhaps after a while I can look into covering it with a nice tat :D

[mommyto3girls]

Anyway, I have been dying to get something to represent all of my girlies. I have not quite put an idea together, yet. I suppose I have plenty of time, though, considering I have a number of years left before I will resume my habit. Until then, I will just have to sit on the sidelines and cheer for everyone else.


I Have a beautiful tatoo on my left shoulderblade for all my girls and my lost babies. There is a Dragonfly in the center for my sweet Sierra, it had two butterflies one for maia and one Sage and 5 stars in the background for my 5 miscarried little Sprites. I added a third butterfly for my step daughter and also had the background fixed. The background is a pink and purple swirling vortex so it looks like they are flying out of my back. I don't have a pic on the computer, I will have to load one soon.

[Hannahsmummy]

I Have a beautiful tatoo on my left shoulderblade for all my girls and my lost babies. There is a Dragonfly in the center for my sweet Sierra, it had two butterflies one for maia and one Sage and 5 stars in the background for my 5 miscarried little Sprites. I added a third butterfly for my step daughter and also had the background fixed. The background is a pink and purple swirling vortex so it looks like they are flying out of my back. I don't have a pic on the computer, I will have to load one soon.
That sounds beautiful, do post a picture please!

Wow Hannahsmummy, that's gorgeous and I honestly couldn't see the scar. I guess I'll have to be patient and wait to see how my belly heals after the baby is born....perhaps after a while I can look into covering it with a nice tat :D
Thanks! I was impressed with how well he was able to cover it and it was never considered a problem.

[soposdedi]

Hey mamas! I am very excited to find this tribe, as i am so very passionate about body art and modification :D. Currently, I have one large chest piece tat and two piercings, though i used to have more piercings. I have plans for more ink and more piercings in the near future, to include eyebrow, nipples, and clit hood. My husband is also getting into ink heh heh. I get a LOT of comments and questions about my ink in particular, because it is very unusual and unique. I will try to get a good pic of it soon.

[Collinsky]

I posted a "Talk to me about tats" thread in TAO and got pointed here! I'm just subbing for now... I am getting my first tattoo soon. :joy: I've got three or four locations I'm thinking of, and three or four designs I want - I just have to decide which one I want where. (I plan to get more eventually.) So I'm going to lurk around for a while.

And feel free to give me any advice, I'd love it. I will still be bfing when I get it - or when I was planning to get it - I hadn't thought of that being a possible problem.

[canadianchick]

Here are my tatts. I also have my tongue pierced and a monroe. I have had various other piercings which I have removed... lip, eyebrow, nipples.

http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/borzoimomma/Tattoos/

[Collinsky]

I wanna see too! I always wanted to get my nose pierced but my body doesn't like being pierced :( I'm allergic to something in metal, I'm not sure what.

This is why my eyebrow wasn't pierced 10 years ago - I had such an awful time with my lobes (four holes). Raging inflammation. They finally healed, but to this day I can't wear anything in them without just dealing with the fact that they get red, hot, irritated, and swollen the second I put earrings in. And my cartilage was so bad I had to just remove it. My body totally rejected them. I was wondering if surgical stainless steel or titanium wouldn't work better for me though? I had metal in my leg when I broke it and my body didn't try to reject that - so obviously it's not all metal. I really want my eyebrow done. How much does surg. steel cost - is it spendy?

Your tat is awesome! Here's what the LLL says about tattooing.
(http://www.llli.org/FAQ/tattoos.html)

That actually works out perfectly, my baby will be a year old shortly after my birthday - which is when I'm probably getting it anyway! Could I get my eyebrow pierced at the same time?

[Maeve]

I would go for titanium if possible. You could try implant grade ss, also.

[Collinsky]

I think I found my dream tat (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k111/Collinsky/Tattoo/backpiece_tattoo_iamkimiam.jpg). If only I could win Lotto so I could maybe get it! :lol How many sessions do you think it would take to complete? It's just too gorgeous.

I'd get it with a black Om symbol on the upper right back. Which might be my first one since I will be able to afford that.

[Hannahsmummy]

I think I found my dream tat (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k111/Collinsky/Tattoo/backpiece_tattoo_iamkimiam.jpg). If only I could win Lotto so I could maybe get it! :lol How many sessions do you think it would take to complete? It's just too gorgeous.
Wow, that is gorgeous, isn't it?

[Collinsky]

Wow, that is gorgeous, isn't it?

Yep. I have a couple ideas for some modification to it, but I love the water and the lotuses and the use of negative space.

Would it be a good idea for me to go talk to an artist anytime soon, so I can get an idea of exactly what I want and what it will cost? Or should I wait until I'm closer to ready to get started? (I'm about six months from getting it done.)

[Hannahsmummy]

Would it be a good idea for me to go talk to an artist anytime soon, so I can get an idea of exactly what I want and what it will cost? Or should I wait until I'm closer to ready to get started? (I'm about six months from getting it done.)
Personally, when I got my last one which is fairly large, I wanted to know ahead of time what I was getting in for money and time wise. It can't hurt to go and talk to someone. Plus you'll get a feel for who you want to do it as well.

[Susana]

someone encourage me!!

today is mybd (41, thank you) and I have an appt set for tomorrow night for a tatt. I'm supposed to be getting a sizey spider mum on my right shoulder with a curving vine sweeping out of it so I can add 2 more flowers eventually.

Now I am starting to re-think it because I am going to be applying for jobs here in the near future and everyone I have talked to in real life thinks I won't get hired if I have a big tattoo on my arm.

is that true?
can't I just cover it up with long sleeves and such?

dangit. I want the tatt pretty dang bad, but should I not do it???

[CanidFL]

Oooh I just found this tribe! I am in the process of getting ready for my second tatt. I have someone doing a sketch right now. His work is amazing and I’m really hoping it’s what I’m looking for. I go pick it up today.

So I am getting a lotus flower that will have a baby curled up in the middle. The lotus represents a new beginning for my becoming a mom, starting a new career as a midwife and all the new moms and babies I will be helping. I will also have 2 butterflies flying around it to represent DH and DS.

I saw that pic linked above with the water and I love it! Although, I’m not sure if I want to go that big. I told the artist that I wouldn’t object to some water under the flower. This is going on my lower back.

Do you think it’s alright to post the sketch here? If it’s not breaking any rules, I will do that today. (I just found out how to link to sketches :lol)

[bettie cracker]

someone encourage me!!

today is mybd (41, thank you) and I have an appt set for tomorrow night for a tatt. I'm supposed to be getting a sizey spider mum on my right shoulder with a curving vine sweeping out of it so I can add 2 more flowers eventually.

Now I am starting to re-think it because I am going to be applying for jobs here in the near future and everyone I have talked to in real life thinks I won't get hired if I have a big tattoo on my arm.

is that true?
can't I just cover it up with long sleeves and such?

dangit. I want the tatt pretty dang bad, but should I not do it???

That depends on what kind of job you are looking for, how low the tattoo will go down your arm, etc. If this is your first tattoo, you might want to just start with your shoulder and think about it some more. Then you can always keep adding.

[changingseasons]

someone encourage me!!

today is mybd (41, thank you) and I have an appt set for tomorrow night for a tatt. I'm supposed to be getting a sizey spider mum on my right shoulder with a curving vine sweeping out of it so I can add 2 more flowers eventually.

Now I am starting to re-think it because I am going to be applying for jobs here in the near future and everyone I have talked to in real life thinks I won't get hired if I have a big tattoo on my arm.

is that true?
can't I just cover it up with long sleeves and such?

dangit. I want the tatt pretty dang bad, but should I not do it???

I say GO FOR IT!! I've never had a problem getting a job with a pretty obvious tattoo on my arm. I do live in a pretty liberal area of the country though, so it might depend on where you live. But I think overall, employers aren't really concerned about that unless you're applying to be a product spokesperson or something...

[redveg]

Hi everyone, I am subbing to this tribe.. I am so glad I found it. I have two tattoos, I am going to get more. I have all the following pierced.. Nose, Monroe, ears 5 times in right 6 times in left. I am done with being pierced, not because I want to, but dh doesn't like it. He doesn't mind the tattoos though. I am getting something Celtic for my next one, I just have to find a good, on great artist.. Know of any in my area anyone??

[shelbean91]

I've been reading through these threads off and on for a while. I'm 35 and only have my ears pierced (once) and I've been thinking of getting a tattoo, but can never seem to come up with something I like permanently. So, now, I'm considering getting something pierced- not sure what. I always feel like I'm too old to start this stuff now- but then I think 'why not?'

[Maeve]

I'm 30 (will be 31 in Sept.) and I just got my industrial, my second nostril, and I'm stretching my lobes. Your never to old for something you think is beautiful. :)

[CaliMommie]

Hi! I am 27, and I have 4 tattoos so far. I want at least 2 more. DH says I'm gonna eventually look like the tattoo grandma! :lol I used to have my bellybutton pierced (twice actually), as well as my tongue, but have since taken them out. My ears are pierced as well. :)
Pics of my tattoos (http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8Ibs2jlq5cvPg&notag=1)

[redveg]

I've been reading through these threads off and on for a while. I'm 35 and only have my ears pierced (once) and I've been thinking of getting a tattoo, but can never seem to come up with something I like permanently. So, now, I'm considering getting something pierced- not sure what. I always feel like I'm too old to start this stuff now- but then I think 'why not?'

I got my first tattoo when I was 34. I got my nose pierced when I was 41, and my monroe 6 months ago. You are never too old!

[CanidFL]

Ok I know this image is pretty poor quality but it’s the sketch paper.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o48/SurahBurah/tattoodesign001.jpg

What do you ladies think? I LOVE it. I might cut the butterflies to half that size though. I am scheduled for next Friday but I might need to split it up into 2 sessions. He said it will be 3 hours and anywhere from $350-$450! Yikes. I only have $250 atm. Birthday money YAY! So I think I will do the flower first then the butterflies in October. I am not thrilled about going through the healing twice. But on the other hand, I would be nervous about sitting through 3 hours of tattooing. I’m afraid of the pain. What do you ladies think? Coming up with $200 is going to be really tough so I don’t know if I have much of an option.

[redveg]

Ok I know this image is pretty poor quality but it’s the sketch paper.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o48/SurahBurah/tattoodesign001.jpg

What do you ladies think? I LOVE it. I might cut the butterflies to half that size though. I am scheduled for next Friday but I might need to split it up into 2 sessions. He said it will be 3 hours and anywhere from $350-$450! Yikes. I only have $250 atm. Birthday money YAY! So I think I will do the flower first then the butterflies in October. I am not thrilled about going through the healing twice. But on the other hand, I would be nervous about sitting through 3 hours of tattooing. I’m afraid of the pain. What do you ladies think? Coming up with $200 is going to be really tough so I don’t know if I have much of an option.

I think it's beautiful.

[SeekingSleep]

Hey mamas! Not sure I really qualify as tattoed and pierced YET but I'm hoping soon to get a tat! Right now I only have my ears pierced and stretched to an 8g getting ready to stretch to a 6g.


Ancient Arts in Renton (http://www.aatattoo.com/artists/shop.htm)

I went to J and he is BEYOND awesome! :thumb


DH and I always drive by that place and have been thinking of checking them out for our tats should we ever get to the point that we can do them! Nice to hear a great review about it!!

[littleaugustbaby]

Hi everyone - I hope it's ok if I jump in with a question!

My DD will be 5 in a couple of weeks, and she wants to get her ears pierced for her birthday. I have no problem with this, but I want to do it safely. I had heard about the APP from someone, and I checked out their website, but there is nobody in my area from their list. Are there other ways to find reliable piercers? Will piercers do her ears at this age? Is it a bad idea to do her ears while she is so young? I'd love to do this for her, but only if it can be done the right way. I would love any advice!

[Susana]

thanks for the replies :) This will be my second tatt. I love my first but am frustrated by it being hidden most of the time, hence the longing for something more visible!!

I think I am going to do it. I mean, do I really want to work for a company that doesn't think I am fantastic with ink? No.

Plus, I've had a crap year.
and I want the tattoo.

I go tonight!!:joy:

[Maeve]

Hi everyone - I hope it's ok if I jump in with a question!

My DD will be 5 in a couple of weeks, and she wants to get her ears pierced for her birthday. I have no problem with this, but I want to do it safely. I had heard about the APP from someone, and I checked out their website, but there is nobody in my area from their list. Are there other ways to find reliable piercers? Will piercers do her ears at this age? Is it a bad idea to do her ears while she is so young? I'd love to do this for her, but only if it can be done the right way. I would love any advice!


This is just my opinion based on what I've read and been told by piercers I have talked to. I would personally wait until she's a bit older. What is proper placement now may not be proper placement when she's older. Also, healing can sometimes be tricky at such a young age.
Most piercers I have talked to said they would not pierce a child that young due to placement, healing, etc. The last piercer I went you said he would maybe consider doing my oldest dd's ears (she's 10) but even he said he would prefer to wait a couple more years.

[SeekingSleep]

This is just my opinion based on what I've read and been told by piercers I have talked to. I would personally wait until she's a bit older. What is proper placement now may not be proper placement when she's older. Also, healing can sometimes be tricky at such a young age.
Most piercers I have talked to said they would not pierce a child that young due to placement, healing, etc. The last piercer I went you said he would maybe consider doing my oldest dd's ears (she's 10) but even he said he would prefer to wait a couple more years.

ITA I was *Forced* to wait until I was 12 and then my mom took me to the mall...they screwed up big time, used baby earings, and when my lobes swelled they closed over the tops of the earings and I had to have the dr take them out. Now, obviously a professional peircing place would be MUCH better than a stand in the middle of the mall, but I'm glad I waited until I was 16 to get them redone. At 5 I don't think I'd understand the pain aspect of it as much as if I were older. just my 2 cents.

[redveg]

I had my ears pierced the old fashion way, my mom 2 drinks in her, me at the kitchen table with a potato behind my ear. I took dd's when they were 10. Actually my sis took them as a b-day present. Their ears look good.

[littleaugustbaby]

This is just my opinion based on what I've read and been told by piercers I have talked to. I would personally wait until she's a bit older. What is proper placement now may not be proper placement when she's older. Also, healing can sometimes be tricky at such a young age.
Most piercers I have talked to said they would not pierce a child that young due to placement, healing, etc. The last piercer I went you said he would maybe consider doing my oldest dd's ears (she's 10) but even he said he would prefer to wait a couple more years.

I was wondering about this! Thanks for the info. I have no problem making her wait a few more years. :)

[hram]

I know this has already been asked but i dont have time to go through everything to find the answer. what about tat's and nursing? i have an 13, almost 14 mo dd and we will be moving soon and i want to get a tat while we are still here. i have been preg and nursing since we moved here! i would think the only thing is risk of infection and of course im going to someone my dh has been to and has a good reputation. so other than that everything should be ok?

[Maeve]

http://www.kellymom.com/health/lifestyle/mom-activities.html#Tattoos


It is suggested waiting until your baby is at least 1 yr (or I've heard 18m) before get inked.

[CanidFL]

I know this has already been asked but i dont have time to go through everything to find the answer. what about tat's and nursing? i have an 13, almost 14 mo dd and we will be moving soon and i want to get a tat while we are still here. i have been preg and nursing since we moved here! i would think the only thing is risk of infection and of course im going to someone my dh has been to and has a good reputation. so other than that everything should be ok?

14 months should be fine. The biggest risk is infection because our body directs more energy to nursing then healing wounds. I would say go for it. I am getting inked and my DS is 11 months. My artist said he is ok with it (and he is very professional)

[TexasMum]

Alright! Took me a long time to find this tribe. I'm a fully sleeved, former body piercer turned SAHM. Although I haven't been tattooed in years, and dont have any plans to anytime soon, I'm glad I found some inked mamas!:thumb

[CanidFL]

Ok ladies…..I am booked for my tattoo on Friday. I am excited and really nervous. I’m just nervous about the baby and hope he does a really great job. He keeps reassuring me but it’s hard to picture what it will look like you know?

Does anyone here feel these jitters before the big day or am I the only one :lol

[hram]

I Think I Am Going To Go For It. When I Saw This Pic (sailor Jerry) I Knew That Was The One I Was Going To Get Next. I Was Supposed To Go And Talk To The Guy This Week But Dh Has To Work Nights This Week But Isnt Sure Of His Schedule Yet, So Of Course I Have To Wait On That. But I Get Really Nervous Right Before, Like Driving To The Shop. Then Once It Starts I Think Why Do I Put Myself Through This Pain, Then Its Over And Im Glad. So I Guess If I Can Have Two Kids I Can Get A Tat For An Hour!

[TexasMum]

I don't get nervous or jitters anymore. Every time I sit down in the chair I'm like why am I doing this to myself again? This hurts! But after it's all said and done, I'm so happy I did it.

[CaliMommie]

I'm weird, but my last two didn't hurt that much until after they were done...while it's being done is a good kind of pain...does that make sense? :bag:

[Devaskyla]

I only have one tat, which I had done almost 16 years ago :eek I've been thinking I might get another one for my kids when I'm done having them & have the money. I love the idea of one for lost babies, too, but I don't even know exactly how many there've been, since keeping count got too depressing after around 6 or 7.

Anyone who has an older tat had theirs reinked? When I had mine done, they suggested every 10 years & the implication was that it would be free to do it. Obviously I've never had it redone & have no idea if any other place would charge or not.

I had a picture of it somewhere, but I have no idea where it went. Might take another one one of these days.

[TexasMum]

Only way it would be free is if you went back to that same artist that did it originally. I don't have any that are 16 years old but alot of mine are around 10 years old. Some need help. Most don't. What sucks about the whole touch up thing is its hard to find a quality artist that is willing to mess with someone elses work. My sleeve was Started in 01 and finished in 04. The artist who did all of it passed away in 06. I have to admit, some of the older stuff needs a little work but NO ONE will touch it around here. It's a big no no. I'm the one who has to live with it and he was MY best friend and I KNOW he would have wanted me to get it touched up by one of his favorite artists but heck no, they wont do it. Oh well! Oh the politics.

[hram]

im going in tonight to i guess talk to the guy and maby if im lucky he can do it then. :joy:

but i have a tat on my side i want to get touched up, i dont want it covered because i really like it. it just isnt the best job. the guy put in a lot of small detail in the handle of the dagger and its kindof fuzzy. and the lines arent that sharp and straight. i havent even asked anyone if they would work on it, i was afraid they wouldnt even consider it.

[SeekingSleep]

can i just say going from an 8g to a 6g seems like the hardest jump yet? Just had to share my 'pain' for the day lol

[CanidFL]

can i just say going from an 8g to a 6g seems like the hardest jump yet? Just had to share my 'pain' for the day lol

ouch!

Ok ladies...what is your standard after tatt care? I hear so many conflicting things. I am going tomorrow so I want to buy the aftercare stuff tonight. Is there a good soap/lotion I should get?

[applecore]

Hi, ladies! I'm jumping in here because I'm about to get my next tat, and want some place to brag about it! :p I just got a Venus/Goddess of Willendorf on my forearm for Mother's Day, and I got the bug again! It had been about 8 years prior to that since my last session. Today's my birthday, and I'm pooling my b-day money from family to get the Hindu goddess Kali on the top of my forearm. I'm working toward a full sleeve, and plan to do the whole thing in goddess art.

So, as far as aftercare is concerned, I'm actually going to start making my own herbal salve that is just amazing. I used plantain on my last one, and it healed way faster than anything I've ever seen. Then I discovered alder via a friend, and it is awesome for pain relief. My sis used it on her tat, and said the sting went away immediately! So I think I'm going to combine the two, and have even thought about taking it to the local shops to see if there's any interest.

I look forward to hearing about everyone else's adventures in body modification! :joy:

[Maeve]

can i just say going from an 8g to a 6g seems like the hardest jump yet? Just had to share my 'pain' for the day lol



How long have you been at an 8g? You don't have any bleeding, swelling, or anything do you?

[SeekingSleep]

How long have you been at an 8g? You don't have any bleeding, swelling, or anything do you?

A little over a month and no, no bleeding, a tiny bit of swelling yesterday afternoon but it only lasted for maybe an hour, and went away as soon as i put plugs in instead of the tapers after getting up to a 6 all the way. I think DS's obsession with the taper wasn't helping any!

The one ear he yanked on quite a few times is a little sore today though :eyesroll

[Maeve]

You may have gone too quickly.

Here is a pretty good stretching guide:
http://forums.bodyartforms.com/forums/t/5641.aspx

Fresh piercing to first stretch: Approx 5 to 6 months
16g to 14g - 1 month
14g to 12g - 1 month
12g to 10g - 1.5 months
10g to 8g - 2 months
8g to 6g - 3 months
6g to 4g - 3 month
4g to 2g - 3 months
2g to 0g - 4 months
0g to 00g - 4 months

[SeekingSleep]

Thanks for the link! i'm surprised i didn't find it on there before, we buy all our jewelry there. I asked DH and he said it was almost 2 months, i loose track of time lol. We'll wait a few more weeks before going to a 4 that's for sure! I'm trying to decide now just how big i want to go. i've heard at a 2g it'll never go back to 'normal' but i've also heard that anything up to a 0g will go back to normal so I dunno. I guess I should start deciding soon though!!

[CanidFL]

Seeking Sleep – do you play EQ?

So today is the big day ladies! I go to get my tatt this afternoon. I am still deciding if I should get it all done at once. He said it will take 3 hours and I’m nervous about the pain. I might just do the flower today and go back for the butterflies. Do you think it would be logical to ask him to do the flowers and if I’m feeling ok then continue with the butterflies? Or is that out of order?

[SeekingSleep]

Seeking Sleep – do you play EQ?


Not right now, just WoW :D

[CanidFL]

Ahhh. I never got into WoW but played EQ for 8 or 9 years. Sorry for the OT.

Anywho…I am still nervous and counting down the hours till I go in today.

[changingseasons]

So today is the big day ladies! I go to get my tatt this afternoon. I am still deciding if I should get it all done at once. He said it will take 3 hours and I’m nervous about the pain. I might just do the flower today and go back for the butterflies. Do you think it would be logical to ask him to do the flowers and if I’m feeling ok then continue with the butterflies? Or is that out of order?

I know it's probably different for everyone, but in my experience you get kind of numb after the needle is on you for a bit... so I would want to do it all at once. Otherwise, you have to go in with fresh skin again- or healing skin, and that would hurt even worse.

[Scribe]

Do any of you have text tattoos? If so, where? I am planning a text tat for my birthday, but I am trying to figure out where to get it.

[cabbitdancer]

Do any of you have text tattoos? If so, where? I am planning a text tat for my birthday, but I am trying to figure out where to get it.

I don't have any text tattoos, though I'm considering getting one. I saw one woman with one at the base of her neck and it looked pretty cool.

[CanidFL]

All done ladies!!! It was painfuly awfuly hurty. I originally wanted to leave space under the flower for water at a later date but omg it hurt so much...i'm not sure if I can do anymore.

I love it :joy:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o48/SurahBurah/tatto1.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o48/SurahBurah/tattoo2.jpg

[changingseasons]

That's awesome- congrats on your first tatt!!

And you say that now.... but it's just like childbirth- you will forget the pain soon enough and want to do it all over again. :D Tatts are addicting!

[Hannahsmummy]

All done ladies!!! It was painfuly awfuly hurty. I originally wanted to leave space under the flower for water at a later date but omg it hurt so much...i'm not sure if I can do anymore.

I love it :joy:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o48/SurahBurah/tatto1.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o48/SurahBurah/tattoo2.jpg
Brilliant!

[Collinsky]

All done ladies!!! It was painfuly awfuly hurty. I originally wanted to leave space under the flower for water at a later date but omg it hurt so much...i'm not sure if I can do anymore.

I love it :joy:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o48/SurahBurah/tatto1.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o48/SurahBurah/tattoo2.jpg

Beautiful!! I love it. How long did it take?

[TexasMum]

I have a text tattoo at the base of my neck, like my collar bone in script that says "Pro-Life". I also have alot of text inside of banners all over my body. Like my kids names, husbands name, mom, Texas, love, hate, just to name a few. I like banners for words personally.

[CanidFL]

Thanks ladies. It took about 2 hours with a few 1-2 minute breaks.

I'm still adjusting to the size :lol I knew it would be big but it's an adjustment.

[CanidFL]

I just washed my tattoo this morning and my shirt was stuck to it from last night. So I soaked the shirt and gently peeled it off. Well....there was ink on the shirt! Is this normal? Does some leek out because it got stuck on? I hope I didn't mess it up by sleeping on it (I can not sleep on my tummy for the life of me).

[applecore]

I just washed my tattoo this morning and my shirt was stuck to it from last night. So I soaked the shirt and gently peeled it off. Well....there was ink on the shirt! Is this normal? Does some leek out because it got stuck on? I hope I didn't mess it up by sleeping on it (I can not sleep on my tummy for the life of me).

Don't worry- it's normal! It's beautiful, btw. :thumb

[CanidFL]

Thank you.

Surprisingly, it's not all that painful anymore. I sometimes don't even feel it. It's still tender when I lean on stuff though. I am hoping for a smooth healing time! It's actually getting more pink which looks really cool.

[oceanwinds]

You all have some beautiful work!

Here are my latest...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k191/DaddysBoys/IMG_0649.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k191/DaddysBoys/IMG_0652.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k191/DaddysBoys/IMG_0667.jpg

The one on my foot I am not really happy with. I had wanted to get the two numbers in the middle with a solid black ribbon around it. He drew it up with the numbers through the ribbon. It looked pretty good in the drawing, but I don't like how it turned out. Any ideas on how to fix it?

[Scribe]

I am still trying to figure out where to put my text tattoo. My birthday is in a couple of weeks and I want to get it as a birthday present for myself. Please please share your ideas for placement of text?

It's going to say:

Alis Volat Propiis

[Collinsky]

I am still trying to figure out where to put my text tattoo. My birthday is in a couple of weeks and I want to get it as a birthday present for myself. Please please share your ideas for placement of text?

It's going to say:

Alis Volat Propiis

I have three tats planned and one will be text (although not in Roman alphabet) written vertically down the side of my abdomen, along my obliques. Wrapped around limbs, and draped around the abdomen (either in front from hip to hip or across the tramp-stamp area) also work well, IMO.

Lovely phrase of choice, BTW! :love

[Scribe]

Thanks. I am a very very homesick Oregon girl who has lived away from home for too long, and that's the state motto.

Placements I am considering are the top of my foot, the back of my neck, over one of my hips, and my lower back (I have a tramp stamp already, so it would have to be worked in somehow).

[Collinsky]

Thanks. I am a very very homesick Oregon girl who has lived away from home for too long, and that's the state motto.

Placements I am considering are the top of my foot, the back of my neck, over one of my hips, and my lower back (I have a tramp stamp already, so it would have to be worked in somehow).

I saw a text tat on a foot and it was amazing!

[CheapPearls]

I'm here!

I think on the foot would look awesome for a text tattoo. I have text on my left forearm that says "love laugh live". One day I will have full arm sleeves that are at least 90% text (the other 10% is going to be simple black and white designs like a peace symbol and stars). :thumb

Only one tattoo right now because I've either been pregnant or broke the last 4 years. I do have my ears pierced: 6g, 8g and 10g. I retired my navel and industrial piercings. I really miss my industrial, I regret taking it out. Maybe I'll get it done again one day. I'm hoping to get my nose pierced soon. Anyone know a good piercer/tattoo artist in Austin?

[Scribe]

Anyone know a good piercer/tattoo artist in Austin?

I've not been pierced here, but I absolutely loved the artist who did this tat (http://flickr.com/photos/avengingophelia/864164387/) for me. His name is Jason Masarik and he's at Atomic Tattoo and Piercing. I believe at the south location.

[segata]

new here...wondering if anyone got tats/piercings while bf'ing?I got my nose pierced back in May,tried to change it a couple of weeks ago after the piercing guy had to leave and the tat guy said I could.I'm thinking of getting it redone this weekend...I guess it's recommended not to while bf'ing but the place I go to doesn't have a problem with it if it isn't a nipple piercing..they're super sterile but said they won't pierce a pg woman.

Also,if you have your nose done,which side?Mine was on the right but now I don't know which side to get it on.If I get it redone on the right,how long do I need to let it heal before getting it done again??

Sorry for all the questions..I have no friends IRL that are mamas and have tats/piercings:o

[channelofpeace]

I tried posting this in TAO but didn't get a lot of responses, so perhaps I should ask you Mamas that already have body art :)

I have wanted a tattoo since I turned 19-years-old. My 27th birthday is September 27th, and I feel ready. The reason that it has taken me so long (besides being pregnant three times) is that I didn't want to rush anything. I didn't want to get a tattoo just to get one, I want it to have a lot of meaning.

I have been heavily leaning towards something birth related the last few years. It feels right since I am devoting my life to raising my babies and I am starting my midwifery education next spring.

I want something perfect. I love this pendant (http://www.midwiferytoday.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MT&Product_Code=C409RW1), it inspires me, but I don't know how well it would translate into body art. And I love color.

So, hit me! Any ideas? Anything you love?

[segata]

I tried posting this in TAO but didn't get a lot of responses, so perhaps I should ask you Mamas that already have body art :)

I have wanted a tattoo since I turned 19-years-old. My 27th birthday is September 27th, and I feel ready. The reason that it has taken me so long (besides being pregnant three times) is that I didn't want to rush anything. I didn't want to get a tattoo just to get one, I want it to have a lot of meaning.

I have been heavily leaning towards something birth related the last few years. It feels right since I am devoting my life to raising my babies and I am starting my midwifery education next spring.

I want something perfect. I love this pendant (http://www.midwiferytoday.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MT&Product_Code=C409RW1), it inspires me, but I don't know how well it would translate into body art. And I love color.

So, hit me! Any ideas? Anything you love?

Something someone suggestion on another forum I'm on is this http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://a7.vox.com/6a00c22521f1bdf21900d4143c3ca73c7f-120si&imgrefurl=http://lakshmi.vox.com/library/photos/tags/celtic%2Bknot%2Bof%2Bmotherhood/&h=120&w=120&sz=6&hl=en&start=11&um=1&tbnid=g_YWUmAMyzs_kM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=88&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmotherhood%2Bknot%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den% 26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7GWYE%26sa%3DX A motherhood knot!!I'm considering one.You put a dot inside for each of your kids

[SeekingSleep]

Does anyone know of a place to buy quality body jewelry for decent prices online other than Body Art Forms? I swear I look through BAF twice a day, I need a new site to look at! Our 1st anniversary is coming up and I want DH to get me some new jewelry :wink

[Maeve]

I love BAF, but I also like [http://www.tribalectic.com/store/pc/ (though most of that is custom order).

[cfiddlinmama]

CanidFL - I love your tattoo! It's beautiful. I'm amazed it only took 2 hours. Mine took 1.5 and it's nowhere near as big or detail!

Here are my long promised pics of my tattoo. The pics are taken by my 6 year old so they aren't great. I don't know if my nose piercing will show up. I'm planning on switching it to a ring so I'll post pics when I do that.

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc340/cfiddlinmama/DSCF1035-1.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc340/cfiddlinmama/DSCF1039.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc340/cfiddlinmama/DSCF1036.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc340/cfiddlinmama/DSCF1033.jpg

[SeekingSleep]

I love BAF, but I also like [http://www.tribalectic.com/store/pc/ (though most of that is custom order).

Thanks! I'm pondering trying glass plugs but I dunno yet! I'm eventually going to stretch to a 4 and then I might stay there for a while. How long after stretching should I wait to use glass, acrylic, bone, or wood? I was told to use only metal plugs right after stretching.

[Maeve]

You don't have to wait to use glass, but I would stay away from acrylic and wait to use bone, wood, etc until your ears have healed from the stretching (or at least a few weeks to a month).

I LOVE the glass plugs from http://www.glasswearstudios.com/webpages/home.html Beautiful and very high quality.

[SeekingSleep]

Ooo decent prices too!! Off to make a wishlist for DH :thumb

[Maeve]

And the customer service is great and they ship quickly. :)

Check out this place too:
http://www.tawapa.com/store/home.php

Expensive, but sooooo pretty. I love to window shop there and dream of all the things I would order if I only had the bottomless pit of money. :lol

[SeekingSleep]

heheh i love to window shop too, for a while it was dipes now its jewelry. DH just rolls his eyes at me!

[Maeve]

LOL. Same here, except for me it was baby wraps. Now that I'm happy with the wraps I have (and I've downsized a lot to just what I love to use and is comfy), I'm hooked on plugs and jewelry (oh, and bpal oil....yum!).

[cabbitdancer]

Something someone suggestion on another forum I'm on is this http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://a7.vox.com/6a00c22521f1bdf21900d4143c3ca73c7f-120si&imgrefurl=http://lakshmi.vox.com/library/photos/tags/celtic%2Bknot%2Bof%2Bmotherhood/&h=120&w=120&sz=6&hl=en&start=11&um=1&tbnid=g_YWUmAMyzs_kM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=88&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmotherhood%2Bknot%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den% 26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7GWYE%26sa%3DX A motherhood knot!!I'm considering one.You put a dot inside for each of your kids

Oooh! I love that! I've been wanting to get another tat, but haven't been able to find anything that really clicks.

I designed my first tattoo, myself:

http://www.kittyfox.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/mytattoo.jpg

[Maeve]

I've seen a lot of the motherhood knot tattoos and they are very pretty. :)

[CanidFL]

I have been heavily leaning towards something birth related the last few years. It feels right since I am devoting my life to raising my babies and I am starting my midwifery education next spring.

I want something perfect. I love this pendant (http://www.midwiferytoday.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MT&Product_Code=C409RW1), it inspires me, but I don't know how well it would translate into body art. And I love color.

So, hit me! Any ideas? Anything you love?

I love that picture. I would go talk to an artist and see what they can do. You want it to look pretty on your body KWIM? I just recently got a tat to represent my future midwife career (i am starting school in a couple weeks) and my family. Look back 1 page and you can see pics. I originally wanted a lotus flower with a baby crowning but the artist drew up something much more pretty that still has the meaning.

CanidFL - I love your tattoo! It's beautiful. I'm amazed it only took 2 hours. Mine took 1.5 and it's nowhere near as big or detail


Thanks. I'm still in awe over it. I love it! He was just really good. I have no idea how he did it so fast. He freehanded the baby and butterflies too which made me nervous but it turned out great. I love yours too!

[hram]

i finally got my tat!! it is so pretty and the guy did a great job. but my leg is so sore!! i dont remember any other one being so sore afterward. but i wanted to put out there that im bf'ing also and i felt very comfortable getting a tat. the guy is really great and super clean. he even had a cold and blew his nose like ten times and had to germ x everything and get new gloves and what not. im just sad we are leaving soon, ill have to save up to get at least one more before we go.

[CanidFL]

ooooh I want to see pics!! I could not imagine a leg tatt. It sounds super sensitive.

[Sparks*]

Hello fellow tat mamas!!

I only have one tattoo...as of yet, but really want to get another on my hip. I haven't had time to read all of the posts here yet, so I don't know if this has been asked before. We're planning on having at least one more kid, and I'm worried about possibly stretching out a tattoo from a pregnancy. Anyone have any experience with this? My current tattoo is on my upper middle back, so it wasn't affected when I was pregnant with ds. I didn't get any stretch marks the first time around, but I don't know if I'll be so lucky next time.

TIA!

[hram]

keyboard,is,broke...no,space,or,enter,button...onc e,it,is,totally,healed,ill,get,pics...its,my,third ,on,my,leg,but,the,others,werent,so,bad...now,im,g oing,to,look,at,monore,piercings(i,thing,that,is,w hat,its,called)....i,have,to,get,that,and,my,nose, before,i,move....

[wbg]

HI there. I have one tat and am hoping to get another soon. Also DH wants one more too. I have three questions:
Does anyone know a good artist in the NY/NJ area. I have an idea but need a great artist to draw it for me.
I am still losing the baby weight from baby number 4. Planning tat for lower back. Is it best to wait until I am back to my usual weight?
Does it have any impact on BFing?
Sorry if these are repeat questions.
Take care Mamas!

[Leilamus]

:wave: Hi all! I have one tattoo on my right arm/bicep. It's a Sailor Jack Swallow tattoo and was a gift from my bro and SIL on my 19th bday. I've been wanting more forever but just haven't had the time or money to do it. DP's best friend from childhood has been apprenticing for years and offered us free ink this weekend!!! :joy: So, as of Saturday I have to know what I want for my next tat. I have a few ideas and would love feedback....

1) http://static.flickr.com/55/135975320_1d16526e42_m.jpg

2) Flowers that my dad drew about a month before he passed from Brain Cancer. He was an amazing artist and I want something to memorialize him and think this is a great way to do it.

3) Something in honor of my two boys. I was thinking of a fish and a peace lily as these are each respective signs of their birthdates but I don't have a design I already like and I don't want to rush it.

Anyone have recommendations for tats about your kids? TIA!! :thumb

[*~Member~*]

Hiya everyone! I dno't know if I've posted here. But if I did I've since got my 3rd tattoo!

My first one done in 2005
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2680521258_b86b1425cb_o.jpg

My second one done July 10, 2007
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2679701279_82d83ed89a_o.jpg

And my most recent done June 25, 2008
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2679701319_1afa90d911_o.jpg

I've got 4 more planned, maybe 5. A heart with an american flag in memory of my cousin KIA 7/27/2007. A rose with my grandma Nellie's name (she died 11/8/2007) 3 dragon flies each a different colour in honour of my three girls, a small smilie face with a halo and 3 stars in honour of my three early angels lost to m/c.

My maybe is, I'm getting a portrait done of Calypso from this lady
http://www.sallyportraits.com/
If it looks anything like what she has on her site I'm going to get it tattood on myself

[CanidFL]

ok ladies. I inspected my tattoo up close this morning and it's not looking all that great. The color looks really faded in some parts and almost like it's not even there. Is this normal? It's been 2 weeks since I got it. I think I will have to get it touched up but honestly....I would say more then 30% is really faded :(

I will try to post a pic later.

[*~Member~*]

ok ladies. I inspected my tattoo up close this morning and it's not looking all that great. The color looks really faded in some parts and almost like it's not even there. Is this normal? It's been 2 weeks since I got it. I think I will have to get it touched up but honestly....I would say more then 30% is really faded :(

I will try to post a pic later.

Some fading IS normal. I won't be able to tell you if it's normal or not until I see a pic. What were you putting on it?

[CanidFL]

I put inkfixx on it for about 4 days then when the skin got hard, I switched to a lotion that was really mild. It says fragrance free but the ingredients list fragrance. I don't think it pulled the color out but who knows. The skin peeling off was really dark with color. I never really got any scabs, just peeling.

BTW - I love the tatt on your back. So sweet. I think a portrait would be really nice too.

I will try to get DH to take a pic today.

[*~Member~*]

Thanks hun for the lovely comments on my tattoo

i've never used Inkfixx. I only have ever used aquafor on my tatts with no issues. Use it the first 4 days and then I'm good save for lotion

[CanidFL]

ok here is the shot about 1 hour after the tatt

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o48/SurahBurah/tatto1.jpg

and here is it today 2 weeks later

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o48/SurahBurah/2weeks.jpg

It looks like there is some color missing on the petals.... what do you ladies think? Should I get a touch up?

[SeekingSleep]

Not a tattoo "pro" here never had one myself but could the "missing" color be from where your skin has healed and isn't red anymore? Just a thought...no real clue! lol

[*~Member~*]

Canid- it looks GREAT to me! The only 'missing color' I see at all is also in the first pic. I don't think it's overly faded at all!

My most recent looked SO much different healed, but still good
right after it was done
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/Alisteal/June-Sept08/june25.jpg

Healed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/Alisteal/June-Sept08/july27.jpg

[CanidFL]

Ok, I see a difference in the two you posted. I guess mine has the same kind of fading. I looked at the pics I posted again and I can see in the original some of the color seems to be missing around the edges of the petals. Maybe I am just obsessing :lol I still think I will go back in a couple weeks and see if the artist wants to touch it up in some of those areas or if that was intentional. It seems weird to leave some colors out around the edges KWIM?

I thought about the redness fading once I was healed and that makes sense too.

BTW - is that the boy from Where the Wild Things Are? He's so cute!

[*~Member~*]

It's actually Naruto in a Kyuubi (the 9 tailed demon fox) costume :lol

[LilMamiBella]

I'd love to get an open bird cage with a sparrow or dove or something nice flying away.
I'd also like to get a tattoo for my 3 kids but I'm not sure what.

[Scribe]

I am going in to make an appt for my fourth tattoo this week. Now I need to find a font for the artist to draw from. Anybody know of any tools that allow you to put your own words in different fonts and see how they look?

BTW, I am going to go with the top of the foot for location.

[cabbitdancer]

I am going in to make an appt for my fourth tattoo this week. Now I need to find a font for the artist to draw from. Anybody know of any tools that allow you to put your own words in different fonts and see how they look?

BTW, I am going to go with the top of the foot for location.

I've used Microsoft Word to play with fonts. I just type the same thing over and over, and then highlight and change the font for each one to see them all "side-by-side" as it were.

[Scribe]

Got it!! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/avengingophelia/2797188729/)

[Collinsky]

Got it!! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/avengingophelia/2797188729/)

Looks great! I love it.

[Scribe]

This is amazing.

I realized, after I took the picture (and thus was not looking at it upside down) that there is a letter missing. It's propRiis, not propiis. So after it heals it's going to be fixed.

Gah. I cannot believe that. What a bad joke.

[milkmommie]

This is amazing.

I realized, after I took the picture (and thus was not looking at it upside down) that there is a letter missing. It's propRiis, not propiis. So after it heals it's going to be fixed.

Gah. I cannot believe that. What a bad joke.

Eeegads, I'm so sorry!! It's a tattoo worst nigtmare! :( Happy Birthday. I hope it was a good one despite the misspelling!!

[milkmommie]

I've decided it's time.
DH and I got tatooed together when we were dating. (during the three months that we dated before we got married :Sheepish:) So here we are, 17 years later....(I know I can't believe it either) and we've decided to get tatoos for our anniversary present to each other. :joy:

I've got my image somewhat planned out. I'm researching the local artists (that part still scares the crap out of me because I want a really good artistic tat). And I'm looking at our budget.

So, I need to know how much I'm looking at for a pretty big piece. I'm hoping to have almost a 1/2 sleeve when it's finished. It will probably take two sittings. And I'll need the artist to put the drawing together for me. I have no idea how much it might cost as it's been years since my last tat. What am I looking at $300, $600, or $1200???

[Scribe]

I'm getting you are talking a $500-$600 piece, but it really depends on your artist.

I wrote a blog post today about my tats (http://www.noonewatching.com/archives/2008/08/tattoos_like_mile_markers.html), I thought some of you might be interested.

[Collinsky]

Grace, I'm sorry your tat is misspelled! If it helps at all, it seems that it is often spelled without the 'r' - I guess it's a common mistake to make. Sucks that it happened in your tattoo though!

[oceanwinds]

The next tattoo I plan on getting is a dogwood flower on my inner left wrist. I'm also thinking about maybe having a pinecone with a dogwood flower in front of it instead. I've been wanting something to symbolize North Carolina because it is my home and I miss it so much.

I've also been wanting an arm sleeve forever and today it just dawned on me: Why not do a sleeve dedicated to NC? I could do the dogwood and pinecone, but also add all kinds of things like a venus flytrap, honey bee, cardinal, strawberries, etc.

Does this seem silly or like it's too much?

[Maeve]

I was thinking about getting a dogwood flower also, but because I'm from Va. :)

[milkmommie]

I've also been wanting an arm sleeve forever and today it just dawned on me: Why not do a sleeve dedicated to NC? I could do the dogwood and pinecone, but also add all kinds of things like a venus flytrap, honey bee, cardinal, strawberries, etc.

Does this seem silly or like it's too much?

I think it sounds like a really pretty sleeve! You hafta post pics if you get it. :D

[milkmommie]

I'm getting you are talking a $500-$600 piece, but it really depends on your artist.

I wrote a blog post today about my tats (http://www.noonewatching.com/archives/2008/08/tattoos_like_mile_markers.html), I thought some of you might be interested.

Thank you I'm hoping that's the range I'll end up in. Unfortunately, I'm not willing to compromise on the tat so if it's too much, it'll just have to wait.

Thanks for sharing the link to your blog. I really enjoyed reading your tattoo entry. It struck home for me and made me relive the milestones I have marked with tattoos. Most of them I'd like to have covered or removed or changed. But you really made me think about the meaning behind them and the times and phases in my life that they represent. :thumb

[Joi]

Grace... first of all I love the Ani reference. Secondly I am so sorry about the misspelled tattoo..... that is a fear of mine. Third it is so nice to see a fellow tattooed Oregonian :) (fwiw I see MOD at Tigerlily)

[Carolinamidwife]

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[Panserbjørne]

The next tattoo I plan on getting is a dogwood flower on my inner left wrist. I'm also thinking about maybe having a pinecone with a dogwood flower in front of it instead. I've been wanting something to symbolize North Carolina because it is my home and I miss it so much.

I've also been wanting an arm sleeve forever and today it just dawned on me: Why not do a sleeve dedicated to NC? I could do the dogwood and pinecone, but also add all kinds of things like a venus flytrap, honey bee, cardinal, strawberries, etc.

Does this seem silly or like it's too much?

Okay, not too much at all! I am hoping to do a sleeve sometime in the near future (but I've been saying that for about a year now!) and this is very similar to what I wanted to do. Kind of like nature's healing altar on my arm. I was wanting to incorporate seasons as it moves down. Flowers, plants, pinecones, acorns, holly etc. I will also have one or two honeybees in there!

I have about 30 hours of ink in just two pieces. I have a backpiece and a stomach piece. The sleeve will be my third.

I have also been pierced just about everywhere, though not much remains....my dear friend is a piercer and did almost all of my work. Dh and I are both pretty heavily inked.

[Panserbjørne]

And the customer service is great and they ship quickly. :)

Check out this place too:
http://www.tawapa.com/store/home.php

Expensive, but sooooo pretty. I love to window shop there and dream of all the things I would order if I only had the bottomless pit of money. :lol

I just got two pair from here the other day! They are STUNNING! One is a sterling floral spiral (6 g.) and one is a abalone wisteria (6 g. too) Absolutely lovely. I am going for the seraphim next!

I was at a 00, but stretched and let go back down. I miss the 00 for the kick ass plugs and eyelets, but really like the girly things that are out on the market right now!

[devilishdestiny]

for my next tattoo i'm just planning on something really simple. my son's birthday, 09-14-07, on my left wrist. i may do something different once he is older and has a bit more personality. ;) anyone have pics of body mods you have gotten for your children?

[SeekingSleep]

I just got two pair from here the other day! They are STUNNING! One is a sterling floral spiral (6 g.) and one is a abalone wisteria (6 g. too) Absolutely lovely. I am going for the seraphim next!

I was at a 00, but stretched and let go back down. I miss the 00 for the kick ass plugs and eyelets, but really like the girly things that are out on the market right now!

I LOVE the fact that there are tons of pretty/girly things! The whole reason I decided to stretch my lobes was because I saw a pair of plugs I liked one day :wink

[Mel_C]

for my next tattoo i'm just planning on something really simple. my son's birthday, 09-14-07, on my left wrist. i may do something different once he is older and has a bit more personality. ;) anyone have pics of body mods you have gotten for your children?


I just got one for my girls on Friday. Here is a link Dragons.jpg (http://www.thor-zaa.com/files/dragons.jpg)

This was my first ink and I'm SO excited about it. :) It was 6 hrs in the shop, around 5 in the chair. :) I love my artist... I could have just kissed him for the work he did.. :) I'm a happy mama with my first experience.

[Susana]

Mel C, that tattoo is beautiful! and kudos to you for going for the 5 hours!

nice job:thumb

[changingseasons]

I just got one for my girls on Friday. Here is a link Dragons.jpg (http://www.thor-zaa.com/files/dragons.jpg)

This was my first ink and I'm SO excited about it. :) It was 6 hrs in the shop, around 5 in the chair. :) I love my artist... I could have just kissed him for the work he did.. :) I'm a happy mama with my first experience.

VERY cool. That is a gorgeous piece!

[paakbaak]

love your dragons...and admire you for sitting 6 hours for the first time!
my shoulder-back-waist pice went for 10hrs, but i couln´t sit for more than 4 hours!!
congrats!

[littlechloesmommie]

Hearing about everyone's peircings makes me realize how much I miss mine :( I used to have my nose, nipples, tongue, and lip peirced.. but nursing doesn't appreciate any of those..grrr... I also have a horrible crescent moon tattoo on my upper chest, and chinese symbols for Angel/Dark on my neck. I'm hopeing to get the moon covered up with black ivy and a small red flower (for my DD) before I get married in April..

Piercing question: Anyone have/had peirced nipples and successfully breastfeed? I couldn't get DD to latch so we had to give up, but I'm curious about BF the next one..

[fullhandsfullheart]

One tatt on my calf
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/redhairedannie/mamastatt.jpg
and wanting a nose piercing!

[Panserbjørne]

H
Piercing question: Anyone have/had peirced nipples and successfully breastfeed? I couldn't get DD to latch so we had to give up, but I'm curious about BF the next one..

each of mine were pierced three times and I breastfed! I had low supply (nothing to do with the piercings what-so-ever, after each kid my milk never came in. Once we got it to with herbs and drugs I nursed just fine) but my 4 year old recently stopped and my 2 year old is still going strong.

This is totally OT...but next time you may want to try some cranial work for the baby. Good luck!

[AugustLia23]

Just joining in. I have two tattoos, got them both while nursing a baby under 1(different babes though). I looked into it with my 1st and found that the molecules of ink are too big to get into breast milk. The biggest risk was with infection, but I took proper care of it, mainly letting it heal without messing too much, and both tattoos healed beautifully. My tattoo artist didn't know the 1st time(didn't want him to turn me away), but the 2nd time I told him, he was cool with it. He was very professional and an excellent artist.

I have one tattoo of a henna design on my left shoulder and a stained glass image on my left thigh. Yes, both on the left side, it just seems right. Anyways I am thrilled with my tattoos, and totally addicted. The only part I don't like is the actual application, uggh!

For my next one I want a series of rainbow colored stars going from my right knee to just under my ribcage on the same side. Also I want a large giraffe safari scene on my back. And so on, and so forth. I am a bit aware of looking all "tattooed", even if it is more common, most people aren't covered in them and I don't need to stand out like that. But what I like in tattoos is different from the average. I truly think of it as artwork.

So many other gorgeous tats!!!

[RavenFriend]

Greetings, Mamas!
After years of longing for a tattoo, I got one last June!! :joy: It's a celtic tree-of-life design, but uniquely mine...I brought in a design that I liked, and the artist had some of his own, so we combined the top of mine with the bottom of one of his, and made a new one! It's a stylized, celtic knot design, with a treble cleff worked into the trunk of the tree. I need to have someone take a pic so that I can post it here. I'm so proud of it; since it's my first, I was thrilled when it didn't smudge, didn't come off in the shower, etc...it was part of me! Mine! It still makes me happy when I think about it. It's on my right upper thigh, sort of on my hip...the only "problem", if you can call it that, is that I can't just show it to anyone when I feel like it, kwim? I want to get another one that can be covered easily, but that I can let show if I want to.

I, too, love my artist. He was very reassuring, had no problem with a friend of mine coming with me to "hold my hand" figuratively speaking, and when I came back for him to finish it, he said I should be proud of myself, that I didn't need any hand-holding, that I was a "big girl" and could do it myself!

This tattoo is a kind of spiritual growth thing for me. That's another story though... :eyesroll I'll share it sometime...

:rainbow and :heartbeat to everyone,
Raven :treehugger: :hs: :goorg: :fambeds2 :hang :whale:

[hram]

oh my gosh, i got a monroe piercing last night!! :joy:im so excited. i hadnt planned on getting it until next week but my friend put up some cash for me. i thought my dh would freak but he said it was hot!! i wasnt expecting to get anything done since i just got a tat a few weeks ago.

[Panserbjørne]

congratulations!!!! That's so much fun!

I just put my septum back in. I though I was going to have to re-pierce, but not so much! I feel like myself again.

[Sage_SS]

:(:(:(:(:(:(

My nose ring came out. :( I changed the post for a ring a few months ago and since its so small (18g) I've been having problems with the bead falling off. It came off a couple of weeks ago but I can't go in to have a bigger sized ring put in, or change it out for an L post because I'm on stupid bedrest.

Its been staying in fine without the bead for a couple of weeks, I've only had one instance where it took me awhile of fidgeting to get it back in. But this morning it came out and I've been trying for over half an hour to get it back in. I called the place I had it done and asked if he could do a housecall and come over and change it out, but he said no. :(

So now my ring is out. I'm so, so sad. I cannot get it in and I'm afraid I'm just going to have to let it grow over. :(

The last few months haven't been hard enough, now I have to lose my beloved nose ring. I'm terribly sad about this.

[pittnurse08]

sorry to hear about your nose ring SageSS, were you able to get it back in? the only things i could think of that might help would be using something to lubricate it (vitamin E oil?) and wearing latex gloves to improve your grip.

hram, the monroe piercing is hot! do you have any pics of it? if i ever get a facial piercing, that will be it!

i finally got my first tat :love my artist was booked 5 months in advanced so i've had lots of anticipation building up to this. here's a pic http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=37405913&l=0cedf&id=14209043

[SeekingSleep]

That tat is so pretty!!! I really want to get one done, I'm just afraid of the cost. I honestly don't even know how much to expect!

[hram]

when~i~get~batteries~for~my~dead~camera~ill~post~m y~new~stuff!!

[radish]

hi mamas!

i posted a while back with my new tat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reginalina23/525038829/in/photostream/)

feeling the urge again! i want 2 things:
1. radish/radishes
2. right arm with something amazing like this! (http://www.galleryad.com/art/archives/images/Camille.jpg)

[Carolinamidwife]

omg, radish, I think I love you. That's AWESOME!

[radish]

hey there!

sheena was your old username right? long time no see.

the artist who did my arm is amazing! alycia at www.modernbodytattoo.com

the artist i hope to work with next is adrian lee. check out his last collab (http://www.galleryad.com/art/archives/art/backroom/full_coverage_newskool_tattoo/) with numerous other artists, Full Coverage.