Thanks everyone, for the nice comments Karen.. I'm cleaning it 3x a day with tea tree soap, hibitane, and a special cleanser I got from the piercing place. Honestly, none of them are really hurting that bad. I'm pleasantly suprised Sweet Sixy - I don't see a picture anywhere but I would like to! Donna, the best way to not let it hurt from sleeping on the piercing is to.. not sleep on it I slept all night on my back last night. It was slightly uncomfortable but it would have been worse if I rolled on the piercings! And really the cartilage didn't hurt that bad... I would just make sure to go to a place that pierces with a needle and not a gun.. it makes a HUGE difference! And using a spring loaded gun in the cartilage will only cause it to shatter, which can cause a whole other mess.

Thanks again - you are all too sweet