Did you pierce your dd's ears? If so, how old was she, was there any issues with infection or anything else? Any feedback would be great:)
BTW I am not looking for ethical reasons about piercing, just people who have experience with it. Thanks!

Ooh, yeah! I have a hairdresser friend who does ear piercing, and she pierced my first two girls in their first week of life. I fed them while she did it, and they didn't even stop eating to cry. That was awesome! What I loved about that experience was that you know the baby isn't going to be reaching for her ears at that age, so little chance of infection or pulling at the ears.

We moved away before I had my third little girl, so I had to wait the mandatory six months you need to wait to have it done professionally over here for Chloe'. Still went pretty well. Actually, I was impressed with how the people did it. They had two girls do it. They marked Chloe's ears first, stepped away to see that they were even, and then walked toward her in unison '1,2,3', and on three, they pierced both sides simultaneously. I immediately started feeding her before she had a chance to get upset. Again, worked very well. And no infection for her either. With all three girls, we went with the best earrings, and of course followed all the directions for keeping the piercings clean.

I went with a friend to have her little girl's ears pierced when the baby was a year old. Boy-o-boy, did that little one scream her head off afterward!! She screamed ALL the way through the mall and out to the car! I believe she was at a poor age for piercing. Old enough to know something was going on and to be upset about it, but not old enough to know what it was that was happening.

I had mine done when I was five. I remember it hurting a little, but I was very excited about my new pretty earrings, so I was willing to be brave. I think it's hard on little ones who are old enough to know they're being messed with, but not old enough to be happy about the end result.

One last story. One of my closest friends in the whole world had her little girl's ears pierced awhile back when she was four. Her daughter was pretty nervous leading up to the appointment, but the little one's experience was a lot like mine was as a little girl. She was excited enough about finally having 'real' earrings, that she was brave and willing.

Oh, I just remembered! I was the one who pierced her mom's ears when we were in high school!! LOL! So funny! Just remembered that!! [rotfl]

A few people have asked me what we'd do if our girls decided later in life that they didn't want to have their ears pierced, and I just tell them the girls can take out their earrings if they don't want them. They LOVE them, by the way, and they don't have to 'fear' getting it done now. [lovesmile]

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In Mexico you would definitely buy earrings for your baby daughter before she is even born... It's like buying socks or receiving blankets he he...

You even take them with you to the hospital and when they are cleaning the baby the put the earrings like a thing as part of the routine...

That is the common thing, in fact everybody in my family are wondering where are Natalia's earrings... I didn't do it because I thought it would be weird to do that in a hospital here... and then we didn't have the money... But I still feel kind of "unsettled" about it... CAN U BELIEVE IT??? It's a cultural thing! I know there is nothing wrong with not piercing her ears yet... but I keep thinking about it!

I am hoping we'll be doing it this weekend!

Nothing wrong happens if you do it in a clean place with disinfected tools and of course gold earrings, in fact I think it's the best moment to do it since their skin is much more "tender" and the cartilage is much softer too... (plus they won't remember he he )

I know some people have the fear that when the person grows the earring might not be "centered" but that's not the case he he he

Well... I shared what I think and what we do in Mexico... I hope it helps.

Hugs!

Paloma.

Paloma you crack me up.....

We had Madyson's ears pierced like a week or so before she turned 1.....she did great even though they pierced them one at a time......no infections or anything. She did start messing with them around age 2 probably and would take them out and just leave them on the edge of her bed....now that she is 6 it is all about the BLING.....lol.

Emma actually asked to have her ears done last April. So I didn't hesitate to take her to Claire's. They were great. The let her sit in my lap and gave her a little bear. They said if for any reason she started acting like she didnt want to do it or said no they would not do it......I totally agreed but she did great and they did them at the same time. She cried because of the initial piercing but once she saw them she asked me for a piece of gum and said she liked them and wanted to buy some more. No infections or any problems. Emma WILL NOT mess with her earrings or take them out......

Good luck.

My oldest asked when she was about to turn 8 and she did great, didn't cry or anything. My younger daughter hasn't brought it up yet. We wanted them to be old enough to decide for themselves and be able to keep them clean and take care of them.

I had mine done when I was 12, it was my decission and it caused alot of conflict. I basicly told my dad they were my ears and I was doing it weather he liked it or not. He did say yes just to look like he was in control. My mom also got "permission" from my dad to have hers done the same day. I took one of mine out to soon because they looked healed. My mom sat on my back and forced it back in. I ended up in shock and I made my oldest leave hers in a week longer then they said too.

Ya know, now that you mention it, Tammy, I'm now remembering that I didn't take my babies' earrings out even one time for literally years. They were so tiny and were the locking kind... It was just easier to clean around and under them, but leave them in. We never began changing them out until the original earrings looked too small for their growing earlobes. I can't remember what age that was, but I'm thinking four or something. I didn't want to mess with cheap, fashion jewelry at that age anyway. We just bumped them up to a larger sized CZ locking studs when those tiny baby ones looked too small. All this to say, I think it probably helped in keeping the possibility of ear infections and hole closure to a minimum. :-D

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OT (for a moment): Tammy your Dad sounds a bit like MY Dad. He refused me too so my Mom took me, my teenage sister and herself and got ALL of ours done. She figured he'd have to scream at everyone then. ;) He didn't. He fumed in silence.

BOT: No we don't have our daughter's ears pierced nor do we plan to. She has the option when she (boys included) is 18 to pierce whatever body part(s) she desires. :) I know my niece had her ears done when she was 8 and she didn't take care of them and they got infected. I think if you are able to invest the time to clean the ears (if DD is young) or she is responsible enough to clean them herself...you shouldn't have too much difficulty. Good luck and blessings in your decision! ~Kerri

Kwynn was almost 5 and Grayce was 6 months. G was easier to get done. we had no problem with infection. K has a nickel allergy, so we opted for a medical grade plastic for their studs which they both wore for years. cleaning was not an issue.

I had mine done at around 7. I don't remember it being really painful at all. I did get second sets of holes around 12 and those did have problems. I let them close, heal, and had them re-pierced maybe a year or so later and had the same problems again.

My older 3 have all had theirs done at 6. Always it was their decision and I wanted them to be old enough to help with care and cleaning. So far they have all been quite anxious to do it. Littlest will want to follow suit I'm betting as at 22mths she already is quite the girly, girl. Having 3 big sisters is pretty cool!

Only our oldest had problems and still has to be very careful about the earings she wears. I'd say she still gets infected 1-2 a year but we're able to catch it and treat it quickly.

I know many who do piercing as infants also with great results. I think I'd either do it really early or wait. I think ages 1,2, and 3 could well be the most challenging time.

I too was trying to decide whether or not to get dd's done a few months ago. I decided that I wanted her to get to pick if she wanted it done or not. Plus if she does, we can make it a special mommy-daughter date time.

My dad was also one that didn't allow me to get my ears pierced when I lived at home. I did it as soon as I was a college, LOL! [claploud]

I was like 13 I think when I got my ears pierced. I have to say, I really thought that was way too old at the time, because "everybody" already had pierced ears by that point. It hurt, and I actually felt all warm and sick for several hours. Don't know why...I felt better the next day and no pain within a few days.

We only have boys so far, and so we didn't rush out to pierce their ears, lol. But we will consider allowing piercing if they want when they're older...maybe sometime after their teenage years start. But only limited piercing in their ears...no tongues, or eyebrows or anything until they're legal adults and can think about the ramifications of that.

If we have girls in the future, I always thought I'd make them wait until they were older than 6 to let them choose to do that, but after reading Paloma's post, I have to say, that I can really see the benefits of doing it when they're so young that you take care of all the cleaning and rotating the earrings and such...the yucky bits, so that when they're toddlers and older, the holes are already super healed and it's just no big deal to them to change out earrings and such.

So thank you Paloma for your post! You have enlightened me!

Really though, I don't know if I'll change my mind about the piercing when we actually have a girl. See, I had pierced ears from 13 to 28 years old, and once I got pregnant, I had to take my earrings out because they just drove me nuts! I felt crawly, uncomfortable, awful, with any sort of earrings in at all. I couldn't sleep even. It didn't go away after I had my son. I still can't stand earrings anymore and I don't know why. I even have some real gold/diamond studs and the feeling of them in there bugs me. Plus, many members of my family have metal allergies...not gold, but lots of other ones. So anyway, I kind of worry that if I did that to my child before they were old enough to really say what was going on, that I wouldn't know if they felt that way too. I know that's dumb though...lol.

I also wanted to mention that you have to be really carefull if they like to rough house with siblings. The earrings can get hung on things and pull. I know my Dad picked me up by my ears about a year after I had it done and it hurt like the devil and bled.

Doodles got hers pierced shortly after she turned 4. She asked. We talked and talked and talked some more. Then we decided it was ok.

I'm going to be a dissenting voice here and say that I do not agree with getting infants ears pierced. I think this is something the girl ought to have a say in. And some might argue the age at which one can heed that word as well, such as the case of my then 4 yr old. But at least my 4 yr old came to me and asked and we could talk about it. I do not like the idea of a baby getting their ears pierced because that's what mom wants. I say let the child decide later. :)

That said...my girly asked when she was 4 and as I said we talked about it before we allowed it. She understood there was going to be a pinch. She understood this was real and she would have to keep up with them. There was no waking up tomorrow and deciding she didn't want earrings anymore. If she did, the holes would close, the piercing would be gone and we wouldn't have it done again for a loooooong long time.

She let out a yelp as the girls simultaneously pierced her ears, but then that was it. Here we are a year later and not a single problem.

Doodles got hers pierced shortly after she turned 4. She asked. We talked and talked and talked some more. Then we decided it was ok.

I'm going to be a dissenting voice here and say that I do not agree with getting infants ears pierced. I think this is something the girl ought to have a say in. And some might argue the age at which one can heed that word as well, such as the case of my then 4 yr old. But at least my 4 yr old came to me and asked and we could talk about it. I do not like the idea of a baby getting their ears pierced because that's what mom wants. I say let the child decide later. :)

That said...my girly asked when she was 4 and as I said we talked about it before we allowed it. She understood there was going to be a pinch. She understood this was real and she would have to keep up with them. There was no waking up tomorrow and deciding she didn't want earrings anymore. If she did, the holes would close, the piercing would be gone and we wouldn't have it done again for a loooooong long time.

She let out a yelp as the girls simultaneously pierced her ears, but then that was it. Here we are a year later and not a single problem.

I honestly don't understand that people make a big deal about the girls "choosing" to get their ears pierced... NO offense here! but I guess it might be cultural too! he he

As I said in Mexico (another cultural thing) we just find it so natural... it helps a lot to avoid questions like: "Is it a boy or a girl?"

I have never met a woman who doesn't like earrings... in fact I've found women who wish their parents had pierced their ears since now that they are older they are afraid it will hurt he he

yup it might be cultural.... and it is probably cultural the fact that I don't get it why all the thing of having the girl choosing ... I don't think there is going to be a woman asking "why? why did you pierce my ears?" ... I think if the woman won't want earrings then she just won't wear them... he he...

But that's just me.... a Mexican talking he he he

By the way... Natalia is getting her ears pierced today... I'll get pictures! :) ... I am so excited!!!

Paloma.

I honestly don't understand that people make a big deal about the girls "choosing" to get their ears pierced... NO offense here! but I guess it might be cultural too! he he

As I said in Mexico (another cultural thing) we just find it so natural... it helps a lot to avoid questions like: "Is it a boy or a girl?"

I have never met a woman who doesn't like earrings... in fact I've found women who wish their parents had pierced their ears since now that they are older they are afraid it will hurt he he

yup it might be cultural.... and it is probably cultural the fact that I don't get it why all the thing of having the girl choosing ... I don't think there is going to be a woman asking "why? why did you pierce my ears?" ... I think if the woman won't want earrings then she just won't wear them... he he...

But that's just me.... a Mexican talking he he he

By the way... Natalia is getting her ears pierced today... I'll get pictures! :) ... I am so excited!!!

Paloma.

This may be cultural, Paloma, and I think it applies to other cultures than just the Latino culture. Also, today I would think that a baby boy might have his ear(s) pierced as well so the question of "Is it a boy or is it a girl?" might still be unanswered that way. :-D

I'm with Tara in leaning toward the "choosing" line of thinking myself. Although it's rare, I do know women who do not have their ears pierced and don't intend to.

As far as the original post, our daughter got her ears pierced in her teens. She later developed scar tissue and had to quit wearing earrings. Finally, she had her ears re-pierced and seems to be fine now. I also know of people who have had difficulty/pain after they pierced their ear cartilage. :???:

Madre:

Maybe my head is hard as a rock... 'cause I still don't get it he he he

in fact... my mom was someone who had to choose getting her ears pierced when she was older and she didn't like it... she got her ears infected and stuff like that...

Babies (infants) are growing so fast and they heal so fast that we've always thought its the best moment to do it...

And it might be just the fact that I was born and raised in Mexico he he but I don't know anybody complaining about their ears being pierced.... I just know like 3 people who complain they had to get their ears pierced being older...

anyway it's a choice.... but even in this I am trying to do what i think is best for Natalia he he he

I am happy she will look all girly and everything... and I am happy there are many chances it won't hurt or get infected now... I'll still be praying though!

But.... I know there are many different ways to see one same thing...

Paloma.

I understand the 'let them choose' mentality, and also the reasoning behind getting the ears done early. Personally, I wouldn't worry about offending my girls by making that choice for them at an early age. As has been stated, there are far fewer problems when done right as a baby than as an older child. Not that I'm 'encouraging' anyone to do it who doesn't want to.

I will say this, though. If an adult child comes back to their parents and is seriously angry or upset with 'this' small decision that was made 'for' them, I honestly believe they'll likely have all kinds of anger and resentment over other decisions made for them as well. You'd be hard pressed to come up with a less significant issue if you tried. Tiny ear holes? This is the small stuff. If that's the worst 'mistake' a parent makes while raising their kids, they have every right to first, throw themselves a party [dance], and next, tell their adult child to count their blessings, take their tiny earrings out, and get over it, IMO. [rofl]

Not trying to offend here either. All said in humor. :-P

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Oops! I was posting at the same time as Paloma. Not trying to 'drive a point home' here. Sounds like Paloma and I are double teaming. lol! Sorry about that. [lovesmile]

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Different strokes for different folks. :mrgreen: [huddle]

hehe .... Don't worry Joy... I know the rest of the moms here know there is no bad intention behind what we are saying ... I think just the way you do... in any case they might get more upset over bigger decisions like getting vax'd or not, circumcised or not, being home-schooled or not, moving to a different city or not and stuff like that... I am not trying to start a debate about those things I just mentioned... My only point is that we as parents make choices everyday like that so I don't think I need my DD "say so" over getting ears pierced or not... if Natalia gets upset with me over her ears pierced... she'd better forgive me he he ... Or that will mean I did poorer decisions as a mom with her than getting her ears pierced LOL!!!

Ok ... I think I've stated my opinion clear enough... saying more would be just blah blah blah! .... I am not trying to convince anybody to do anything either!

Love you all!

Paloma.

Paloma you said you've never met a woman that doesn't like earrings...well, my sister is one! She is a very 'homey' gal who doesn't like any jewelry except a very plain watch. So there ya go! They are out there...

Paloma you said you've never met a woman that doesn't like earrings...well, my sister is one! She is a very 'homey' gal who doesn't like any jewelry except a very plain watch. So there ya go! They are out there...

He he... well... I am sure there are some he he....

:)

Hugs!

Paloma.

Madre, my very dear friend, I just want to be clear that what I wrote up there wasn't directed at you at all! [hug]

I had a little soapbox going in what I was writing up there, but I deleted that part. Now I think I'll just throw it out there. I hope this is taken in the loving, big sisterly way that I'm saying it.

I feel frustrated sometimes over how the enemy is relentless in undermining the God-given authority we have to parent and make decisions for our kids. The jerk has mommies literally questioning every single decision they make every single second of the day, because they're afraid of messing their kids up. If we love the Lord with all of our hearts, and trust Him to lead us in those decisions, all things 'will' work together for good. They will. God loves us, and He loves our kids. He 'wants' us to succeed with them, and He 'wants' them to succeed in life. If God be for us, then who can be against us?

I just want to say with my whole heart, 'fear not, sisters! Parent with your whole heart, and do not worry about the results. The results are in God's hands, and He's so very good and faithful. He has His hand in the small things, 'and' the big things, PTL! ' [claphigh]

Okay, that's it. I know that was a lot off topic , but I just wanted to get that out there because my heart often breaks over the worry and over-concern the enemy has placed on the shoulders of very capable, very 'called' Proverbs 31:10 mommies!

You go, girls!! Be blessed in your Jesus-led choices for 'your' families!


Love you all so much!! [huddle]

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Joy! I tried to give you a good rep on your last post but I couldn't ... I had a message saying I need to spread some rep for others before I can give you rep again... :(

But I just want to say you hit the nail on the head with that!

I was just thinking about it myself! I know it's kind of "deep" to think about that over getting ears pierced or not... but I just kept thinking about it too! I don't know why!

I could say more but it's unnecessary... you said it all perfect!

Hugs!

Paloma.

No worries, my dear Joy! HUGE [hug]! My point was just that we can view this issue differently and we don't need to agree or even understand the opposite view. And that's ok. I wasn't even imagining that an adult child would say, "Why did you pierce my ears when I was an infant? I prefer clip-on earrings!" [rofl] You know I completely agree with the authority aspect; I just look at this little issue as one of choice.

I think you make a good point about not allowing the enemy to make us second guess all that we do with/for our kids. He can also get us inky-dinkying things to death. Parenting is hard!!! But you're right; God is always, ALWAYS bigger and loves these guys so much more than we do. Well, actually, He loves them through us. Isn't that neat? You know [loveyou]!!!

Madre: You are one of the reasons why I love C'moms!

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Paloma.

Oh, Paloma, thanks so much! You're a dear! [loveyou], too!

Did you pierce your dd's ears?

No, I didn't. (for religious conviction reasons)

As a family we don't wear jewelry, not even wedding rings. If she wants to get piercings or wear any form of jewelry when she's a legal adult (18 or over), though, that's her personal choice.

Did you pierce your dd's ears? If so, how old was she, was there any issues with infection or anything else? Any feedback would be great:)
BTW I am not looking for ethical reasons about piercing, just people who have experience with it. Thanks!

No, we have not pierced Gracie's ears. I always thought it was a little odd when I saw babies with their ears pierced. I thought, "Why would a baby need her ears pierced?" It seemed like just another way to try to "dress up" baby girls. In a way it was like making them wear really frilly clothes because it was fun for the mom to make them look pretty. LOL But NOW I understand why and there is more than one reason! I love C'Moms. It is so great to hear other moms' perspectives on things in a loving way. [cheerful] So there is a lot more to it than just making babies look pretty! I can understand and respect that. It never even crossed my mind that a lot of parents do it to save their daughters the pain/fuss when they get older...or that it might just be a natural way of doing things (culturally.)

For us, as parents, we have decided we will cross that bridge when we got to it. Gracie has just started asking about earrings. She likes to play dress up and wear her clip ons. In fact, her daddy told her that she could get her ears pierced for her sixth birthday if she wanted (without talking to me first! ack! lol But I'll get over it.) I do not wear earrings often. I've had my ears pierced since I was twelve (I believe) but I rarely wear earrings. They feel weird and they hurt when you lay down or talk on the phone. I don't wear much jewelry at all...just my wedding band...or even makeup for that matter. So...shrug...I'm just a natural kinda gal. ;)

But if Gracie decides she wants earrings, we will take her. It will be her decision. (We view it kind of like - She is old enough for the responsibility so it will be a treat for her.)

Don't have daughters (welll...stepdaughter had hers pierced way before I came on the scene) so can't relate to that. But, I myself...well, I begged and begged and got mine pierced when I was 7. They got infeted (later found I was allergic to earrings themselves) and we let them grow up.

I never thought about it much after that, until one day a friend of mine who had breast cancer and I were out on a "play date" shopping and she suggested I should get them pierced. She was losing her battle with cancer, and to me, it wasn't so much a "I want ears pierced" moment, as much as it was a moment of being able to share something special with just her. KWIM? Anyway, at the ripe old age of 22, I got my ears pierced! She helped pick out the studs, held my hand and laughed when I jumped (didn't really hurt!).

I wear earrings all the time now, and not one day goes by that I don't remember her because of them. So, we all have different reasons for getting or not getting them...but to me, it's a very special memory!

Don't have daughters (welll...stepdaughter had hers pierced way before I came on the scene) so can't relate to that. But, I myself...well, I begged and begged and got mine pierced when I was 7. They got infeted (later found I was allergic to earrings themselves) and we let them grow up.

I never thought about it much after that, until one day a friend of mine who had breast cancer and I were out on a "play date" shopping and she suggested I should get them pierced. She was losing her battle with cancer, and to me, it wasn't so much a "I want ears pierced" moment, as much as it was a moment of being able to share something special with just her. KWIM? Anyway, at the ripe old age of 22, I got my ears pierced! She helped pick out the studs, held my hand and laughed when I jumped (didn't really hurt!).

I wear earrings all the time now, and not one day goes by that I don't remember her because of them. So, we all have different reasons for getting or not getting them...but to me, it's a very special memory!

What a sweet story, my friend! [hug] [loveyou]

Wow! What a beautiful story Katie!!! TFS!

Becca: You are absolutely right! we all have reasons to do the things we do.... and that's why I love C'moms too... we can all express our opinions, agree to disagree and love each other!

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It's funny! Natalia got her ears pierced today... and you should see the reactions...

My family in Mexico were wondering why I hadn't done it yet.... they said: "It was about time"

My DH's family here think I am just weird and FIL said a very loud "WHY!?"

Becca: I think this thread has started to open my mind... DH was just sharing with me that his mom never got her ears pierced 'cause she was afraid it would hurt but she always thought it was stupid piercing babies' ears... And now that you mention you used to think it was just a way MOMS had to make their girls look prettier I understand even more he he.... in my case I've never been like that.... and I prefer comfort over "fashion" he he... But I guess piercing the babies' ears is for us (latin or hispanic people) just something that is almost like cutting the umbilical chord he he...

You can trust me... I want my baby to be a baby... I don't want her to grow up faster than she should... I don't want her to be shallow either :)... she looks cute though!!!

:)

Hugs for all of you!

Jill: Let us know what you decide! :)


Paloma.

Aww~ you should post a picture of sweet Natalia with her ears pierced. I bet she looks adorable...wait, of course she does! Regardless! But I always enjoy seeing pictures of her...she's a doll! :-D

I haven't gotten Abby's ears pierced and I fall into the same thinking as Tara and Madre. I wouldn't get Abby's belly button pierced or some other body part pierced bcuz it will hurt less now than later, so why should ears be any different. But that's probably just bcuz of my personality, I don't really like jewelry. I wear my wedding ring, engagement ring, and another ring dh bought me and that's it. I got my ears pierced when I was a teen but didn't see the point in wearing earrings so took them out.

And I kinda think Paul has a point here:
1 Tim 2:9-10
1Ti 2:9 In the same way also, I desire that women adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and sensibleness, not adorned with braiding, or gold, or pearls, or costly clothing,
1Ti 2:10 but with good works, which becomes women professing godliness

Just my own outlook on jewelry. And I suppose it is each to their own.

My family in Mexico were wondering why I hadn't done it yet.... they said: "It was about time"

My DH's family here think I am just weird and FIL said a very loud "WHY!?"

Becca: I think this thread has started to open my mind... DH was just sharing with me that his mom never got her ears pierced 'cause she was afraid it would hurt but she always thought it was stupid piercing babies' ears... And now that you mention you used to think it was just a way MOMS had to make their girls look prettier I understand even more he he.... in my case I've never been like that.... and I prefer comfort over "fashion" he he... But I guess piercing the babies' ears is for us (latin or hispanic people) just something that is almost like cutting the umbilical chord he he...

You can trust me... I want my baby to be a baby... I don't want her to grow up faster than she should... I don't want her to be shallow either :)... she looks cute though!!!
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I love seeing how different cultures view different things! I really think it's awesome how we're all so very different!

I have to say, I used to be in the camp that thought it was strange that people from latino cultures pierced baby's ears so early. I didn't understand why, YK? But here in my own personal culture in the upper midwest, it's seen as unnecessary. My grandmother never pierced her ears, my mother didn't until a few years ago (and she was almost 50 at the time), and the only reason I really did, was so that I wasn't the only girl in my class who didn't have them pierced.

But after hearing your point of view Paloma, I really think it's sweet and beautiful that you have that tradition. It's a special memory that you and your daughter can share together later on, YK? And from what you wrote, I gather that it's something special that kind of binds you together as women and girls in your culture. I'm betting those pics of her with her brand new earrings are going to be really special memories.

Sadly, I'm one of those weird people who doesn't like earrings. It's not because I don't like the earrings, or don't want to look all girly and beautiful though, it's because after getting pregnant with my oldest, it's almost like my body decided to hate the earrings, LOL. However, all this thinking about earrings has gotten me thinking about getting my gold/diamond studs out and giving it another try. After all, it has been almost 3 years since my last baby was born, maybe I'll feel differently.

My oldest Aidan had her ears pierced when she turned 3 and loves them. Erin had hers done at 3 months. Erin had an easier time getting them done but now that she is 2.5 I have some trouble getting her to leave them in. So we have gone to only putting earrings in when she asks to wear them. It's not been a big deal because she's had earrings so long that the holes aren't closing up.

It is interesting reading everyone's posts and seeing everyone's take on wearing jewelry.

Fiona's ears are not pierced. I tend to be of the same mind as those who want to let their dd's make the choice for themselves. I'm sure it is largely because that was my experience. I chose to have mine done when I was 10. I like how you explained it, Becca...I never really understood why someone would get a baby's ears pierced either. Isn't it neat what we can teach each other?

Oddly enough though, dd noticed my earrings for the first time just the other day (I know... weird that she never really noticed them before now....I guess my hair covers them most of the time). She asked if she gets to have earrings. I said she could when she is a bit older....but we'll see. If she talks about them more, then I'll know she is really interested.