Piercing Ears

[slick]

I had my ears pierced for my 40th birthday....yes, I said 4-0 th birthday.

I was so petrified that I had my two nieces with me on either side holding my hands and I was sick to my stomach for days before. Both ears were done at the same time and when it was over I was so surprised that I felt no pain. Yes, I'm a little cluck-cluck, aren't I???

[Sevaede]

I am on the fence. Mine were done, for the first time, when I was six weeks old.

Oh, and the holes are not permanent. They do close. The amount of time it takes the holes to close is dependent upon how long you've had the given piercing.

[critter crazy]

I am on the fence. Mine were done, for the first time, when I was six weeks old.

Oh, and the holes are not permanent. They do close. The amount of time it takes the holes to close is dependent upon how long you've had the given piercing.

Well mine wont close permanently, cause they keep getting infected, even tho I havent had earings for many years. They were pierced for the forst time when I was a baby, then a second set of holes were put in when I was five. Even the doctors arent sure why they keep getting infected. But they do, and I have to live with it.

But even so, if the holes do close, you can still see them.

[pitc9]

Karen that story is great!!!

I personally cringe when I see a baby with pierce ears. I think the child should make that decision on their own.

Shortly before making my first communion (age 8) my mom asked if I wanted to have my ears pierced. I said yes!

[wolf_Q]

I think that it should be up to the child whether they want their ears pierced or not. Mine are pierced, twice, but I didn't make that decision until I was around 18. I just never wanted it done until then. It was a lot more painful than I expected, both times my earlobes swoll up huge and I had infections for months after. They still get sore and infected sometimes. I know that's not how it is for everyone, I'm just lucky I guess.

[chocolatepuppy]

But even so, if the holes do close, you can still see them.

I didn't have my ears pierced until I was 26, only to find out I can't wear earrings of any kind. Many times I attempted yet another try. The last time was 9 years ago. Although the holes are closed, you can still see them and it looks like I have pierced ears. People often ask me why I don't wear earrings since my ears are pierced.
As for babies with pierced ears, I think they should be old enough to make that decision.

[lizbud]

I was wondering if they charge full price when you only need one ear
re-pierced?