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Palebride
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
I had my ears pierced when I was old enough to know that I wanted them done and was able to ask. I think I was around 11. And, while I know it hurt....I can't remember the pain now at all.
If you are "absolutely terrified " of having it done - then don't do it yet! Very simple.
But, then again, I dont' see the point of piercing an infant's ears for cosmetic reasons. I would hate to do that to my daughter and have her grow up and not want pierced ears. I kind of see it as her choice becasue they're her ears.
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
It is not that big of a deal to do it as many are making it.... It is really easy and is NOT that much to take care of.... And seriously cadence isnt even phased by it... i am sooo glad i did it. And if you want to do it go do it...
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| Posted 10/6/07 7:12 PM |
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
if you want to do it..then do it
if it was so painful and horrible for the child, your pediatrician wouldnt do it!
I was at claires a few weeks ago, a woman came in with her daughter who was around 10 months old, her hole became infected, and the back closed but the front was open, so she was there to re-open it. First they squeezed out the pus, and then repierced that hole....the baby was fine, they gave her a lollipop to occupy her.. she didnt cry at all
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| Posted 10/6/07 7:19 PM |
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saraH
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
I had my own ears pierced when I was about 8. Last time I wore earrings was on my wedding day, over a year ago. I will not pierce my daughters ears until she is old enough to ask, and know what she means.
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| Posted 10/6/07 7:26 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
The title of this post is "Absolutely terrified" and people are responding to that. If you are so terrified of it - then don't do it now. Plain and simple. I don't think the attitude was necessary at all IMO.
And, piercing ears - and circumcision....two COMPLETELY different things!
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| Posted 10/6/07 7:35 PM |
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jana
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by MelToddJulia
I was very scared too, and as we were walking into the jewelry store I told my DH forget it, I'll take her next week--lol
He said no lets just get it over with, so we went in and it was harder on me then it was for Julia, she cried for like 2 seconds, then once we got her in the car she was sleeping.
ETA: Julia was 3 months when we took her, its really better to do it now when they are small and dont know where there ears are, if you wait till there older, the chances of them getting and infection are high!
You have to clean the earings with a q-tip and alcohol 3 times a day, back and front.
Exact same situation to the T !!
She cried for 2 seconds and was out cold by the time we got to the car...I actually cried more than she did.
My GF had her DD's done at the dr.'s office where they used numbing cream, her DD didn't even feel a pinch. Maybe you can ask for that.
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| Posted 10/6/07 8:29 PM |
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Janice
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
I am too much of a softie. I did not circumsize and I would not pierce anyone's ears.
If you are terrified about this, then I would not do it. I hate unnecessary stress, just get rid of it. 
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| Posted 10/6/07 8:52 PM |
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Why does everyone care so much about piercing a baby's ears? I never knew that this could envoke such strong feelings of anti-piercing. Just don't do it if you don't like it. Sheesh.
I personally think it's adorable and plan to have DD's done. I can understand that it's hard to see her cry, just like when she gets shots and cries, it's not easy. I think if you just make a date to just have them done, stick to it, and she will be fine in 5 minutes like everyone said. IMO, having a pediatrician do it, like other posters said, is not best idea. I used to work for one and they had no idea what they were doing honestly. Going to a repuatble jeweler who does this on a regular basis and is clean and sanity is where I plan on going.
Good luck and it won't be bad at all!!
Message edited 10/6/2007 9:40:16 PM.
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Laura1976
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
i did it, i felt bad that it was going to hurt her. she ended up not crying at all!!!!
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leighla
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by dottiemchugh
Why does everyone care so much about piercing a baby's ears? I never knew that this could envoke such strong feelings of anti-piercing. Just don't do it if you don't like it. Sheesh.
I've never commented on anyone else getting their DD's ear pierced.
But to say you are terrified and looking for us to give you reasons to do something that is unnessecary warranted comment in my book.
And then to come back with attitude like I was out of line responding to her question was a little out of line as well.
Like I said before, I don't get it, but to each his or her own.
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| Posted 10/6/07 10:06 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by mitabtrfly
Posted by leighla
Posted by smdl
Do you HAVE TO pierce her ears?
I did not get mine pierced until I was 11.
That's what I was thinking too.
Maybe it's just because I have a boy, but I never understood why people feel the need to pierce ears so early.
It's painful, it's more work and what if she doesn't want them when she's older?
I chose to have mine done when I was 13.
No I don't HAVE TO, but I WANT TO, and that's my reasoning. No one has to "understand" it. It's not something that has to be understood, it's just something that is done and has been done and I'm choosing to do. The same way you don't HAVE to circumsize a boy when they are born, it can be done when they are older, but it's done right? Piercing (IMO) along with circumcision are worse when they are older because they know the pain they are going to feel.
I was merely expressing how I felt, the same way I didn't and don't want her to feel pain when she gets her shots, but she HAS to get them done right? If it were up to me I would never want her to feel any pain, but that is not a reality.
You can agree with me if you want, but if you don't that's fine also. Either way, I just wanted advice from those who have girls and understand.
you wanted advice from only those with girls?  We ALL understand pain and our babies.
I think its just poor choice of wording on your part.
You say your terrified and then get a wee bit of an attitude when people tell you simply dont do it then.
The choice is yours, I dont care what decision you make, I was myself just replying to you being scared by saying, well its not a neccesity, so dont do it then.
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| Posted 10/6/07 10:15 PM |
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mitabtrfly
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by gottaluvmusik
It is not that big of a deal to do it as many are making it.... It is really easy and is NOT that much to take care of.... And seriously cadence isnt even phased by it... i am sooo glad i did it. And if you want to do it go do it...
THANK YOU!
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| Posted 10/6/07 10:34 PM |
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Shelly
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by mitabtrfly
Either way, I just wanted advice from those who have girls and understand.
well, I have a girl and I don't understand.
I am of the school of thought that I will pierce DD's ears when she asks for them. I have no judgment about people who do it earlier.
But if you are "absolutely terrified" I think its a completely normal response for people to suggest you not do it now.
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| Posted 10/6/07 10:35 PM |
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mitabtrfly
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by mitabtrfly
Posted by leighla
Posted by smdl
Do you HAVE TO pierce her ears?
I did not get mine pierced until I was 11.
That's what I was thinking too.
Maybe it's just because I have a boy, but I never understood why people feel the need to pierce ears so early.
It's painful, it's more work and what if she doesn't want them when she's older?
I chose to have mine done when I was 13.
No I don't HAVE TO, but I WANT TO, and that's my reasoning. No one has to "understand" it. It's not something that has to be understood, it's just something that is done and has been done and I'm choosing to do. The same way you don't HAVE to circumsize a boy when they are born, it can be done when they are older, but it's done right? Piercing (IMO) along with circumcision are worse when they are older because they know the pain they are going to feel.
I was merely expressing how I felt, the same way I didn't and don't want her to feel pain when she gets her shots, but she HAS to get them done right? If it were up to me I would never want her to feel any pain, but that is not a reality.
You can agree with me if you want, but if you don't that's fine also. Either way, I just wanted advice from those who have girls and understand.
you wanted advice from only those with girls? We ALL understand pain and our babies.
I think its just poor choice of wording on your part.
You say your terrified and then get a wee bit of an attitude when people tell you simply dont do it then.
The choice is yours, I dont care what decision you make, I was myself just replying to you being scared by saying, well its not a neccesity, so dont do it then.
Actually I don't have an attitude, I just said what I felt (as everyone else does on this board).
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mitabtrfly
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by Maybeababyin08
if you want to do it..then do it
if it was so painful and horrible for the child, your pediatrician wouldnt do it!
I was at claires a few weeks ago, a woman came in with her daughter who was around 10 months old, her hole became infected, and the back closed but the front was open, so she was there to re-open it. First they squeezed out the pus, and then repierced that hole....the baby was fine, they gave her a lollipop to occupy her.. she didnt cry at all
THank you.
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dm24angel
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by mitabtrfly
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by mitabtrfly
Posted by leighla
Posted by smdl
Do you HAVE TO pierce her ears?
I did not get mine pierced until I was 11.
That's what I was thinking too.
Maybe it's just because I have a boy, but I never understood why people feel the need to pierce ears so early.
It's painful, it's more work and what if she doesn't want them when she's older?
I chose to have mine done when I was 13.
No I don't HAVE TO, but I WANT TO, and that's my reasoning. No one has to "understand" it. It's not something that has to be understood, it's just something that is done and has been done and I'm choosing to do. The same way you don't HAVE to circumsize a boy when they are born, it can be done when they are older, but it's done right? Piercing (IMO) along with circumcision are worse when they are older because they know the pain they are going to feel.
I was merely expressing how I felt, the same way I didn't and don't want her to feel pain when she gets her shots, but she HAS to get them done right? If it were up to me I would never want her to feel any pain, but that is not a reality.
You can agree with me if you want, but if you don't that's fine also. Either way, I just wanted advice from those who have girls and understand.
you wanted advice from only those with girls? We ALL understand pain and our babies.
I think its just poor choice of wording on your part.
You say your terrified and then get a wee bit of an attitude when people tell you simply dont do it then.
The choice is yours, I dont care what decision you make, I was myself just replying to you being scared by saying, well its not a neccesity, so dont do it then.
Actually I don't have an attitude, I just said what I felt (as everyone else does on this board).
IT came across as a bit of an attitude. But I understand your points....
Thing is you cant ask for opinions etc when you already have made your mind up and then get "annoyed" or whatever you want to call it when people dont agree with you.
In all honesty , what I think it is, is if you had said " Im so nervous, Im getting my DD's ears done etc...tell me yours was fine" ...you would have gotten the responses you were looking for.
But to say you are TERRIFIED of hurting your DD when its an optional thing, well people are gonna tell you, dont do it then.
Im sure you can see that?
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| Posted 10/6/07 10:41 PM |
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leighla
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by mitabtrfly
Actually I don't have an attitude, I just said what I felt (as everyone else does on this board).
It was the way you said it.
Next time, just title your thread:
"Absolutely terrified, please only read if you are going to agree with me."
Should solve the problem.
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| Posted 10/6/07 10:41 PM |
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by Shelly
Posted by mitabtrfly
Either way, I just wanted advice from those who have girls and understand.
well, I have a girl and I don't understand.
I am of the school of thought that I will pierce DD's ears when she asks for them. I have no judgment about people who do it earlier.
But if you are "absolutely terrified" I think its a completely normal response for people to suggest you not do it now.
Agree on all counts
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| Posted 10/6/07 10:54 PM |
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gottaluvmusik
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by leighla
Posted by mitabtrfly
Actually I don't have an attitude, I just said what I felt (as everyone else does on this board).
It was the way you said it.
Next time, just title your thread:
"Absolutely terrified, please only read if you are going to agree with me."
Should solve the problem.
I think she was saying just how scared she was... thats it... when people say they are scared they just want positive support... JMO
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| Posted 10/6/07 10:56 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: Absolutely terrified...
Posted by leighla
It was the way you said it.
Next time, just title your thread:
"Absolutely terrified, please only read if you are going to agree with me."
Should solve the problem.
Don't take this the wrong way....but I love you!
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