UO: I don't think it's okay to pierce little girls ears unless they ask for their ears to be pierced and can verbalize that they understand the procedure and how to care for their ears. SO and I went to the mall today to buy him a shirt for family pictures next weekend and I wanted to look forward earings for our pictures. There was a 3 month old getting her ears pierced just screaming in tears! I was beyond upset so we left and had the convo about out kiddos getting their ears pierced. I used to be a pierced and my brother owns a tattoos shop as well as a family friend that have licensed piercers with high quality jewelry. So if our kiddos want ear piercings then need to be able to explain what will be happening and how to care for their ears afterwards. Seeing that infant with tears streaming down her face, screaming because it hurt just broke my heart! I'm a pediatric nurse and I wish I could have taken her away, given her some ibuprofen, given her lidocaine for her ears and comforted her!
I hate being harassed by Mary Kay consultants! No!!! I don't want to buy your makeup and whatever great friend of mine who put me on your call list should be strung up by their toes! I prefer Bare Minerals! No Mary Kay! I'm done.
Can we just pull all multi level marketing on this list!? I will strangle the next person that tries to hock shakeology to me...
What do they put in shakeology to make it taste so yucky?! My guess is sand and a little poison. Ewwww.
I hate being harassed by Mary Kay consultants! No!!! I don't want to buy your makeup and whatever great friend of mine who put me on your call list should be strung up by their toes! I prefer Bare Minerals! No Mary Kay! I'm done.
Can we just pull all multi level marketing on this list!? I will strangle the next person that tries to hock shakeology to me...
What do they put in shakeology to make it taste so yucky?! My guess is sand and a little poison. Ewwww.
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UO: I don't think it's okay to pierce little girls ears unless they ask for their ears to be pierced and can verbalize that they understand the procedure and how to care for their ears. SO and I went to the mall today to buy him a shirt for family pictures next weekend and I wanted to look forward earings for our pictures. There was a 3 month old getting her ears pierced just screaming in tears! I was beyond upset so we left and had the convo about out kiddos getting their ears pierced. I used to be a pierced and my brother owns a tattoos shop as well as a family friend that have licensed piercers with high quality jewelry. So if our kiddos want ear piercings then need to be able to explain what will be happening and how to care for their ears afterwards. Seeing that infant with tears streaming down her face, screaming because it hurt just broke my heart! I'm a pediatric nurse and I wish I could have taken her away, given her some ibuprofen, given her lidocaine for her ears and comforted her!
My friend did this for their little girl. I get its cultural for many people but... At a certain point can't they break the culture? Seems to pointless to pierce them so young other than "to accessorize and make them look like a girl!"
I hate watching dd get shots... I think many people get their children's ears pierced for their own cultural reasons. I think it's up to them, if someone wants to do it then so be it. If the kid really hates heir earring they can choose to not wear them I guess. Mine were done when I was a baby.
We chose not to get dd's done because I had major allergic reactions when I was little so I want to wait until she can help to clean her own ears and choose herself
@mamafrofro I've honestly never had it so I can't connect on the taste, but I was so turned off by it when my SIL told me a friend of hers that I also knew who was a coach tried to sell it to her in the same breath as expressing condolences of her MMC. Apparently "shakeo" prevents miscarriage...they should put that in the advertisements! (Eye roll)
I hate hate HATE the sauce Dunkin' Donuts puts on their turkey, cheddar & bacon bakery sandwiches!!! For a brief, glimmering moment they had the turkey, cheddar & bacon flatbreads with no such sauce and they were the light of my life. The sauce ruins it for me. I don't know what it is, but it's gross. I'm just assuming this must be a UO because if it wasn't then they wouldn't keep putting that dang sauce on and ruining their sandwiches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I can't deal with Arby's sauce. If I get a beef and cheddar I always ask them to leave it off and yes I've driven back to the store for a new sandwich when they ruin it with their sauce anyway! Lol
My girls saw my best friends little girls ears at 14 months old and verbalized that they wanted pretties. That was enough for me neither of them cried, I couldn't believe it. We had it done in a sterile tattoo parlor by my best friend who does piercings there so the girls were comfortable with her which is probably why they didn't cry. I have no regrets...to each their own.
I also wouldn't judge someone for circumsizing their son and I don't think it's cruel but I still probably wouldn't do it. However that's kind of a moot point because ear piercings and circumcision is like comparing apples to oranges.
@PedsIsHardcore you're a pediatric nurse?that must be hard.
I hate watching dd get shots... I think many people get their children's ears pierced for their own cultural reasons.
I think it's up to them, if someone wants to do it then so be it. If the kid really hates heir earring they can choose to not wear them I guess. Mine were done when I was a baby.
We chose not to get dd's done because I had major allergic reactions when I was little so I want to wait until she can help to clean her own ears and choose herself
I love what I do and it is hard. I will be the first to say a lot of things is pediatrics is barbaric. I get emotional and upset even watching other people care for my patient. I micromanage them to ensure they are doing things right and so my patient doesn't have any added discomfort.
I am against mainly people taking their children to go get ears pierced at places that use the guns. They aren't clean. They also can cause trauma to the tissue so it won't heal right. And the aftercare most places tell them is setting them up to get an infection. Maybe if a doctor gave them lidocaine since it numbs the area and it would just be some pressure. Also I don't like the quality of the jewelry used, because I may pay more at a shop, but it's medical implant grade metal if I went to my friends shop or my brother's shop. I have allergies to metal and I have piercings. I use their jewelry and I have never had inflammation or any issue at all. They are easy to take out for cleaning.
Ok, so I get that I'm pregnant and therefore people will give me advice or stories or whatever....
but my mother-in-law. Oh dear God. She is (was?) my husband's stepmom, but my husband's dad divorced her like 6 years ago. She uses my being pregnant as a way to complain about how she feels she was treated horribly by her ex-husband during her pregnancy 11 years ago with my husband's half-brother. And that's all I ever hear!
"Do you have food aversions? When I was pregnant I couldn't stand the smell of wine, and he didn't care! He drank it in front of me and didn't care! All the time!"
Ya know what? I don't care either! STFU. Ugh.
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Regarding the earrings thing, I highly doubt the kid was screaming out of pain. Babies just don't like to be contained. My daughter screams and cries bloody murder when I buckle her in a stroller, but she didn't blink or shed a tear when she got her ears pierced. Sometimes it's cultural, sometimes it's just parent choice. I can certainly understand not wanting to do it, or wanting to wait until your little one asks, but I don't really feel it's fair to make assumptions or judge parents who do.
Not a UO, but I didn't get my OWN ears pierced until I was 20 years old. My ear lobe had a weird deformity that I got fixed when I was 11, and my parents would have been cool with me getting them pierced, but I just didn't feel like it. Even my little sis got hers done at 12 or 13, I think.
No objection to getting it done earlier, though I am a bit uncomfortable with infants getting piercings.
I don't like the idea of piercing babies ears either. Bodily autonomy and all that. Sometimes those holes never close. Also (and I know this is probably weird) but I think studs look weird on babies. Too grown up or something, I don't know.
I was 4 when I had mine pierced, I still remember it, I was PSYCHED. I remember being SO excited going to the mall, then crying when they were pierced until they held the mirror up and instantly smiling. My mom cleaned them every night before bed after I brushed my teeth, no issues. I realize it is ultimately parents choice and I see where people are coming from. I had a positive experience and would get my kid's pierced at the same age because I was old enough to understand what was happening and want it. I've also had second holes pierced, a conch piercing, vertical labret (lip) and a nose stud all after I turned 18. I took my facial piercings out after college but that's the beauty of piercings vs tattoos (of which I also have several).. They can always be removed.
All my cousins had their ears pierced as babies. I think the thinking was that if you do it early enough, they don't pull it out (like they would as an older baby) and they're too young to remember the pain. I don't know for sure.. But I agree that it's dumb lol. Luckily, I came along way earlier than any of them and it wasn't a thought it my mom's head. I got mine pierced at about 4 too and I remember it. I was begging and begging my parents. My dad said no, my mom took me -ha! I was in kindergarten and assuming the girls in my class must have had so I wanted.
It was my first and last piercing! I hate earrings sooo much and never wear them - but they don't close up anymore like they used to as a kid- so on the very rare occasion, I have them as an option.
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Regarding the earrings thing, I highly doubt the kid was screaming out of pain. Babies just don't like to be contained. My daughter screams and cries bloody murder when I buckle her in a stroller, but she didn't blink or shed a tear when she got her ears pierced. Sometimes it's cultural, sometimes it's just parent choice. I can certainly understand not wanting to do it, or wanting to wait until your little one asks, but I don't really feel it's fair to make assumptions or judge parents who do.
Infants experience pain. They are smaller than adults so everything is closer together. And it's not like an infant would experience pain the same as an older child or adult.
Regarding the earrings thing, I highly doubt the kid was screaming out of pain. Babies just don't like to be contained. My daughter screams and cries bloody murder when I buckle her in a stroller, but she didn't blink or shed a tear when she got her ears pierced. Sometimes it's cultural, sometimes it's just parent choice. I can certainly understand not wanting to do it, or wanting to wait until your little one asks, but I don't really feel it's fair to make assumptions or judge parents who do.
Infants experience pain. They are smaller than adults so everything is closer together. And it's not like an infant would experience pain the same as an older child or adult.
I didn't say babies don't feel pain and I don't think anyone here is arguing that. Clearly you read my response and choose to take it in your own direction.
Regarding the earrings thing, I highly doubt the kid was screaming out of pain. Babies just don't like to be contained. My daughter screams and cries bloody murder when I buckle her in a stroller, but she didn't blink or shed a tear when she got her ears pierced. Sometimes it's cultural, sometimes it's just parent choice. I can certainly understand not wanting to do it, or wanting to wait until your little one asks, but I don't really feel it's fair to make assumptions or judge parents who do.
Infants experience pain. They are smaller than adults so everything is closer together. And it's not like an infant would experience pain the same as an older child or adult.
I didn't say babies don't feel pain and I don't think anyone here is arguing that. Clearly you read my response and choose to take it in your own direction.
You are saying she wasn't feeling pain. I'm a pediatric nurse and I disagree.
Regarding the earrings thing, I highly doubt the kid was screaming out of pain. Babies just don't like to be contained. My daughter screams and cries bloody murder when I buckle her in a stroller, but she didn't blink or shed a tear when she got her ears pierced. Sometimes it's cultural, sometimes it's just parent choice. I can certainly understand not wanting to do it, or wanting to wait until your little one asks, but I don't really feel it's fair to make assumptions or judge parents who do.
@PedsIsHardcore I'm not reading anything in @g8trkim 's comment that says babies don't feel pain. I think she was saying babies also cry for other reasons besides pain.
Regarding the earrings thing, I highly doubt the kid was screaming out of pain. Babies just don't like to be contained. My daughter screams and cries bloody murder when I buckle her in a stroller, but she didn't blink or shed a tear when she got her ears pierced. Sometimes it's cultural, sometimes it's just parent choice. I can certainly understand not wanting to do it, or wanting to wait until your little one asks, but I don't really feel it's fair to make assumptions or judge parents who do.
@PedsIsHardcore I'm not reading anything in @g8trkim 's comment that says babies don't feel pain. I think she was saying babies also cry for other reasons besides pain.
To me it says she doesn't think that child was crying because she was receiving a piercing. I am well aware that babies cry for other reasons but its my opinion that child was in pain because she was being pierced which causes an open wound from pressure.
UO I feel its perfectly reasonable to take over the whole bed with my cat for nap time when SO just wants to play his video game and not nap at all. He can play his game in the living room. It's kitty cuddle time!
Regarding the earrings thing, I highly doubt the kid was screaming out of pain. Babies just don't like to be contained. My daughter screams and cries bloody murder when I buckle her in a stroller, but she didn't blink or shed a tear when she got her ears pierced. Sometimes it's cultural, sometimes it's just parent choice. I can certainly understand not wanting to do it, or wanting to wait until your little one asks, but I don't really feel it's fair to make assumptions or judge parents who do.
@PedsIsHardcore I'm not reading anything in @g8trkim 's comment that says babies don't feel pain. I think she was saying babies also cry for other reasons besides pain.
To me it says she doesn't think that child was crying because she was receiving a piercing. I am well aware that babies cry for other reasons but its my opinion that child was in pain because she was being pierced which causes an open wound from pressure.
That's just it, it's your opinion. That baby could have been crying before they even started piercing her ears. I'm not saying that babies don't feel pain and I'm not saying she wasn't crying from being pierced. It's just that you have no idea why she was crying. I've seen babies get their ears pierced and have absolutely no reaction to the pain. Also, I think we all know what piercing an ear entails. It's not that complicated.
What kind of seriously horrible pain do we think a 12 year old can't handle? This is what confuses me about the "We don't want her to remember the pain" argument. Uhh I had my ears pierced 2, maybe 3 times before I turned 15 (but after age 10, I think... my piercings close up crazy fast hence doing it multiple times)... it was a few seconds of pain and then I got over it and admired my beautiful new earrings. I'd much rather let me preteen make the decision for him/herself than make it for them as a baby when I have no idea how much it'll hurt them when they have no way of explicitly telling me if it's bothering them.
@AdventureMama I don't really get that argument either. I've had mine pierced a couple times as well and was old enough to be able to take care of them the second time and I don't remember the pain at all.
Regarding the earrings thing, I highly doubt the kid was screaming out of pain. Babies just don't like to be contained. My daughter screams and cries bloody murder when I buckle her in a stroller, but she didn't blink or shed a tear when she got her ears pierced. Sometimes it's cultural, sometimes it's just parent choice. I can certainly understand not wanting to do it, or wanting to wait until your little one asks, but I don't really feel it's fair to make assumptions or judge parents who do.
@PedsIsHardcore I'm not reading anything in @g8trkim 's comment that says babies don't feel pain. I think she was saying babies also cry for other reasons besides pain.
To me it says she doesn't think that child was crying because she was receiving a piercing. I am well aware that babies cry for other reasons but its my opinion that child was in pain because she was being pierced which causes an open wound from pressure.
That's just it, it's your opinion. That baby could have been crying before they even started piercing her ears. I'm not saying that babies don't feel pain and I'm not saying she wasn't crying from being pierced. It's just that you have no idea why she was crying. I've seen babies get their ears pierced and have absolutely no reaction to the pain. Also, I think we all know what piercing an ear entails. It's not that complicated.
Regarding the earrings thing, I highly doubt the kid was screaming out of pain. Babies just don't like to be contained. My daughter screams and cries bloody murder when I buckle her in a stroller, but she didn't blink or shed a tear when she got her ears pierced. Sometimes it's cultural, sometimes it's just parent choice. I can certainly understand not wanting to do it, or wanting to wait until your little one asks, but I don't really feel it's fair to make assumptions or judge parents who do.
@PedsIsHardcore I'm not reading anything in @g8trkim 's comment that says babies don't feel pain. I think she was saying babies also cry for other reasons besides pain.
To me it says she doesn't think that child was crying because she was receiving a piercing. I am well aware that babies cry for other reasons but its my opinion that child was in pain because she was being pierced which causes an open wound from pressure.
That's just it, it's your opinion. That baby could have been crying before they even started piercing her ears. I'm not saying that babies don't feel pain and I'm not saying she wasn't crying from being pierced. It's just that you have no idea why she was crying. I've seen babies get their ears pierced and have absolutely no reaction to the pain. Also, I think we all know what piercing an ear entails. It's not that complicated.
It's my opinion and that's your opinion. There are many variables.
My UO: I hate the bachelor/bachelorette. I think they are so stupid and cannot understand the obsession.
I am guilty of loving these shows! It's so addicting and can't wait for Bachelor In Paradise tonight!
My husband and I are obsessed. It's one of the few shows we are able to watch together lol.
I haven't watch Bachelor or Bachelorette in so long. Is the Paradise one the same thing just at the beach? I am genuinely curious, because I've seen the previews and couldn't figure out the difference.
My UO: I hate the bachelor/bachelorette. I think they are so stupid and cannot understand the obsession.
I am guilty of loving these shows! It's so addicting and can't wait for Bachelor In Paradise tonight!
My husband and I are obsessed. It's one of the few shows we are able to watch together lol.
I haven't watch Bachelor or Bachelorette in so long. Is the Paradise one the same thing just at the beach? I am genuinely curious, because I've seen the previews and couldn't figure out the difference.
Well it's at the beach but has a bunch of the contestants from past seasons, so pretty much all familiar faces. It's also set up a bit different with the same amounts of males and females to find connections. It's addicting once you start watching it! (I realize my description may be confusing so if anyone else wants to chime in, thanks!)
My UO: I hate the bachelor/bachelorette. I think they are so stupid and cannot understand the obsession.
I am guilty of loving these shows! It's so addicting and can't wait for Bachelor In Paradise tonight!
My husband and I are obsessed. It's one of the few shows we are able to watch together lol.
I haven't watch Bachelor or Bachelorette in so long. Is the Paradise one the same thing just at the beach? I am genuinely curious, because I've seen the previews and couldn't figure out the difference.
Well it's at the beach but has a bunch of the contestants from past seasons, so pretty much all familiar faces. It's also set up a bit different with the same amounts of males and females to find connections. It's addicting once you start watching it! (I realize my description may be confusing so if anyone else wants to chime in, thanks!)
I'm actually LOLing right now and I don't ever use that phrase. DH and I have been wondering about this, too, so I appreciate the answer!
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SO and I went to the mall today to buy him a shirt for family pictures next weekend and I wanted to look forward earings for our pictures. There was a 3 month old getting her ears pierced just screaming in tears! I was beyond upset so we left and had the convo about out kiddos getting their ears pierced. I used to be a pierced and my brother owns a tattoos shop as well as a family friend that have licensed piercers with high quality jewelry. So if our kiddos want ear piercings then need to be able to explain what will be happening and how to care for their ears afterwards.
Seeing that infant with tears streaming down her face, screaming because it hurt just broke my heart! I'm a pediatric nurse and I wish I could have taken her away, given her some ibuprofen, given her lidocaine for her ears and comforted her!
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I hate watching dd get shots... I think many people get their children's ears pierced for their own cultural reasons.
I think it's up to them, if someone wants to do it then so be it. If the kid really hates heir earring they can choose to not wear them I guess. Mine were done when I was a baby.
We chose not to get dd's done because I had major allergic reactions when I was little so I want to wait until she can help to clean her own ears and choose herself
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I also wouldn't judge someone for circumsizing their son and I don't think it's cruel but I still probably wouldn't do it. However that's kind of a moot point because ear piercings and circumcision is like comparing apples to oranges.
No objection to getting it done earlier, though I am a bit uncomfortable with infants getting piercings.
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Luckily, I came along way earlier than any of them and it wasn't a thought it my mom's head. I got mine pierced at about 4 too and I remember it. I was begging and begging my parents. My dad said no, my mom took me -ha! I was in kindergarten and assuming the girls in my class must have had so I wanted.
It was my first and last piercing! I hate earrings sooo much and never wear them - but they don't close up anymore like they used to as a kid- so on the very rare occasion, I have them as an option.
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Well it's at the beach but has a bunch of the contestants from past seasons, so pretty much all familiar faces. It's also set up a bit different with the same amounts of males and females to find connections. It's addicting once you start watching it!
(I realize my description may be confusing so if anyone else wants to chime in, thanks!)
(I realize my description may be confusing so if anyone else wants to chime in, thanks!)
I'm actually LOLing right now and I don't ever use that phrase. DH and I have been wondering about this, too, so I appreciate the answer!
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