Getting a tattoo tonight! **UPDATE now with a pic!

[BCollie_Kelly]

Awesome, Congrats! I can't wait to see some pictures

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Good Luck!

As for the pain, I didn't think it was too bad. The outline was more painful than the coloring in of it.
Just remember to breathe, I was so nervous with my first tattoo I held my breath without even knowing that I was holding it. I got light headed and and the tattoo artist had to remind me to breathe. After that I just focused on my breathing and I was fine.

With my second tattoo I took a bottle of water with me for comfort, that helped me through the outlining (I was fine with the coloring in of it). They also had the TV on when I had my second one done so I just watched TV and "forgot" about the tattoo.

[Kalei]

I went for the whole thing at once! easier for me since after a few minutes of the outline the area went numb. I fell asleep during the coloring process

hehe I think that is funny how you fell asleep lol. That is great, at least you were relaxed eh?

Yes, I am scared of the pain, but once I am there and the person starts doing it, things usually don't even hurt to me, probably because I went expecting so much pain that it doesn't hurt lol. I just have to get the guts up to go and do it.

[dukedogsmom]

I, too, would love to see pics. You won't be able to quit with just one. I got my first one when I was 31. I'm 42 now and have 3. Want to get another one. They're all where you can't see them unless I choose to show them, though. I think it's a great way to express yourself. I think you'll be happy. I knew I would because I had wanted tattoos since I was an older teen. It's good that you did research and thought about it a lot.

[DrKym]

hehe I think that is funny how you fell asleep lol. That is great, at least you were relaxed eh?

Yes, I am scared of the pain, but once I am there and the person starts doing it, things usually don't even hurt to me, probably because I went expecting so much pain that it doesn't hurt lol. I just have to get the guts up to go and do it.

I hate pain! so I didn't get mine for years! Finally took the plunge worried a bunch and then realized he had already done a bunch and it DIDN"T hurt, pinched a bit, but not pain. After that it was smooth sailing!

[Twisterdog]

Cool idea! Be sure and post pics.

The outline hurts WAY worse than the fill. Which is good, I suppose, since you get the worst over with first. I've done it five times, and I'm a total baby about pain. It hurts, to be sure, but it's tolerable.

Here are my sun/moon tattoos. BAD pics, but cool tattoos.

[todd]

cool I like tattoos I have 2 cat tattoos

[Donnaj4962]

Well, I survived it! AND I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't lie, it was painful at first, especially the lines. The coloring wasn't bad at all. But I just kept thinking about the end result! My friend went with me, and she, I and the tattoo artist talked about travels, politics, his daughter, and about his experiences as a tattoo artist! This guy was awesome!

He made a drawing from 3 different pics that I took in, and he got it dead on with what I wanted. We just really had to discuss colors, and that was it.

I was nervous as I waited, and I realized that I was pacing! Once we got in the room, I realized that my hands were practically wringing wet! But once he started, I was better and soon relaxed.

We got some pictures, but they are on my friends camera and once she gets them downloaded, I will post on here. Hopefully that can happen yet today.

[DrKym]

WOOOT!!!!!!

I am so happy for you! happy early birthday also!!

cant wait to see the pics!

[Donnaj4962]

Well, here it is. This was taken just after it was finished, so it is still red. Also, there is a glare from the lights and the Vaseline. But I think you can still get a good idea of what it looks like.

I also found out yesterday that a friend of mine was at the same shop getting her tattoo (for her 50th birthday!) that same day. Her appointment was just 1/2 hour before mine.... so we were there at the same time! How ironic is that??!!!

Thanks for looking!

[Toby's my baby]

That is awsome! Very very cool!

[DrKym]

Very pretty!

How are ya holding up? wait till the end of the week when it itches LOL

[Daisy and Delilah]

The tattoo is beautiful!! It amazes me what these tattoo artists can do. I love the colors.

I like yours too Twisterdog

[Donnaj4962]

Thanks everyone!

Dr. Goodnow.... no pain, although I can tell, when I put lotion on it, that it is starting to flake some. It actually just feels like I have been in the sun and gotten a little sunburn.

And yes, I am ready for another! I just have to save some more money! I would like a vine of flowers on my ankle going to my foot, just past the ankle. I know I will use the same artist, just have to look at some pics for ideas!

Again, thanks everyone for you comments!

[critter crazy]

Awsome!! I love it!!