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mrswask
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by PiyoPika566
Posted by nrthshgrl
I'm waiting until she's older, begs to have them & can take care of them herself.
I agree with it seeming a little strange to have this little perfect baby & then alter it for aesthetics. I felt the same way with circumcisions but it did it. Better as an infant, than having to put him under anesthesia. Hard decision for anyone.
I feel the same about circumcisions too, but at least that is for hygienic reasons. Ear piercing is more for vanity.
IMO, you can't compare ear piercing to circumcision - many people circumsize their sons because of religious beliefs.
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Mommyof2
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Re: Earring spinoff
My mother had my done in the middle of the mall when I was 3 months old, people walking by made comments to her about how she was so cruel. But I thank her, 'cause I wouldn't do it now. And to answer the question, yes, I would. As early as possible.
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| Posted 3/21/06 9:05 PM |
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PiyoPika566
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by mrswask
Posted by PiyoPika566
Posted by nrthshgrl
I'm waiting until she's older, begs to have them & can take care of them herself.
I agree with it seeming a little strange to have this little perfect baby & then alter it for aesthetics. I felt the same way with circumcisions but it did it. Better as an infant, than having to put him under anesthesia. Hard decision for anyone.
I feel the same about circumcisions too, but at least that is for hygienic reasons. Ear piercing is more for vanity.
IMO, you can't compare ear piercing to circumcision - many people circumsize their sons because of religious beliefs.
sorry to hijack the thread..
If and when we have a son, he will most defintely be circumcize and it won't be for religious reasons.
never read any books of debate on the subject, I am only speaking from my personal experience 
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| Posted 3/21/06 9:06 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by pmpkn087
yes, I will. My mom had mine pierced when I was an infant so I will do the same.
Same here- when she gets older...if she doesnt want them...she could always take them out!
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| Posted 3/21/06 9:08 PM |
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Salason
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Re: Earring spinoff
nope, probably around first communion (same as i did) but only if she wants them.
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| Posted 3/21/06 9:08 PM |
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Jax430
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by mrswask
Posted by PiyoPika566
Posted by nrthshgrl
I'm waiting until she's older, begs to have them & can take care of them herself.
I agree with it seeming a little strange to have this little perfect baby & then alter it for aesthetics. I felt the same way with circumcisions but it did it. Better as an infant, than having to put him under anesthesia. Hard decision for anyone.
I feel the same about circumcisions too, but at least that is for hygienic reasons. Ear piercing is more for vanity.
IMO, you can't compare ear piercing to circumcision - many people circumsize their sons because of religious beliefs.
I agree. Definitely not the same thing.
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| Posted 3/21/06 9:12 PM |
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CAJ
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Re: Earring spinoff
My mom had my ears peiced as a infant... done by the Dr. Its a european thing...I have no regrets that she done this to me...My first pair of earring were bought my my Grandmother who has passed away a very long time ago...and I still have them...and I am happy about that too....
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| Posted 3/21/06 9:20 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by mrswask
IMO, you can't compare ear piercing to circumcision - many people circumsize their sons because of religious beliefs.
Excellent point. I didn't do it for religious reasons so I was referring to my situation.
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| Posted 3/21/06 9:23 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by mrswask
IMO, you can't compare ear piercing to circumcision - many people circumsize their sons because of religious beliefs.
Excellent point. I didn't do it for religious reasons so I was referring to my situation.
We had this discussion on LIW a few years ago. 
I will probably pierce my daughter's ears when she's an infant, just because that's what's always been done in my family. I completely understand the pointof view, of what put holes in a child's body against her will and for cosmetic purposes, but I don't really see it as that big of a deal personally, because I just always grew up accepting it. I don't think there's really any harm in it
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| Posted 3/21/06 11:06 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Earring spinoff
No, I will not get them pierced as an infant. I had to wait until I was 16, but I truely appreciated it and was able to care for them myself. I might not wait until she is 16, but I will have to know she wants them and is responsible.
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| Posted 3/21/06 11:10 PM |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: Earring spinoff
This is something that DH and I have debated. I didn't get my ears pierced until I was about 4. I always said that when I have a daughter, I will pierce her ears when she is an infant. DH is strongly opposed to this and feels we should wait until she's older. So right now, it's up in the air.
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| Posted 3/21/06 11:32 PM |
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evenedan
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Re: Earring spinoff
I don't think I'd get her ears pierced until she decided she wanted them. But who knows, I reserve the right to change my mind.
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| Posted 3/22/06 12:55 AM |
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LadyPrincess
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Re: Earring spinoff
yes - i will do it at 3 months, that is the earliest. it can be done
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| Posted 3/22/06 6:24 AM |
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by LadyPrincess
yes - i will do it at 3 months, that is the earliest. it can be done
I think I probably would too.
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| Posted 3/22/06 7:07 AM |
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Diane
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Re: Earring spinoff
I dont like the look of a baby with pierced ears.
I will want her to make that choice when she gets older.
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| Posted 3/22/06 7:38 AM |
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IrishTracy
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Re: Earring spinoff
Nope, my girls will get their ears pierced as a Holy Communion present just like mine were! (age 7)
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| Posted 3/22/06 8:13 AM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Earring spinoff
I got Julia's done when she was 3 mths old. The reason I got them done so young was because she doesnt know where her ears are yet, so she cant play with them and get them infected like older girls can by touching them. My aunt was sooo nervous about getting my cousins ears pierced when she was a baby and waited till she was 6 and boy did she regret it, cause my cousin got a really bad infection and had to take them out (she played with them to much).
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| Posted 3/22/06 8:20 AM |
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calendargrl
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by LadyPrincess
yes - i will do it at 3 months, that is the earliest. it can be done
Same here.
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| Posted 3/22/06 8:20 AM |
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Leon29
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by LadyPrincess
yes - i will do it at 3 months, that is the earliest. it can be done
Me too.
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| Posted 3/22/06 8:23 AM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Earring spinoff
I think I will wait till she asks.
I had mine at like 13 I guess...
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GenLCSW
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Re: Earring spinoff
I would wait till she asks also!
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| Posted 3/22/06 8:32 AM |
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FelAndJon
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Re: Earring spinoff
This is so funny, I just had this conversation with my mom yesterday! I had asked my mom why she DIDN'T get mine and my sisters ears pierced as infants. It is only because SHE is afraid of needles so why would she put her baby through that! 
Well, anyway! I think it is so adorable when little baby girls have earings. So, with that said, yes, if I have a girl her ears will be pierced as an infant. Like another poster said, they don't know where their ears are yet so there is minimal risk of infection.
I didn't actually answer the other question that had been posted (about what is too young for a boy to get his ears pierced) because I am torn about this. My cousin was six and wanted to get his left ear pierced. My aunt let him. Let me tell you, it was really the cutest thing ever! That summer at camp they made him take it out since they do not allow boys to have earings. He never put it back in again. It was like he got over that phase at 6! I personally don't have a problem with it at all but if I have a boy, I will have to cross that bridge when I get there.
As far as 2nd, 3rd, etc holes, he/she will have to wait until at least 16. That is when I was allowed. I have 4 holes in my left ear and 3 in my right. I really don't want to be a hippocrite about that.
As far as tattoos, that will not be an issue in my household as it is againt my religion!  (Not rolling eyes at my religion, rolling eyes at the prospect of my kids doing/not doing stuff ONLY because it is because of religion!)
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luvsun27
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Re: Earring spinoff
I would get it done as an infant...that's when my mom had mine done. I think as an infant, they get used to having them and I love the way it looks.
I have a step-daughter, and last year for her birthday (she turned 9) she begged to have her ears pierced....so, I took her to have it done. The screaming and crying that took place in the store lasted about 2 hours before they actually got the earrings in her ears  She was responsible for making sure she put the lotion/alcohol on them everyday and I checked them to make sure they didn't get infected. When the initial 6 weeks was over, she begged to change the earrings...so we bought some new ones and then she screamed bloody murder that it hurt when I took the old ones out and put new ones in. They were in no way infected. So...a few weeks later, it was time to change them again, and she said she didn't want them anymore. She took them out and didn't put new ones in....so now, almost a year later, the holes are basically closed up. All her friends have earrings. I told her the next time she wants them done, she will have to be 18 so she can sign the paperwork herself.
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| Posted 3/22/06 9:01 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by prncssrachel
Yes, I will. It's more of a tradition in our family.
Same here.
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| Posted 3/22/06 9:03 AM |
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LAMGAJ28
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Re: Earring spinoff
Posted by THEINFAMOUSMRS.OTG
Yes, but my perspective is unique, because I am such a scaredy cat that I never would have had my ears pierced on my own because I am afraid. At least babies don't remember the pain
Posted by steph4777
If I have a girl, I will pierce her ears when she is an infant. My mom did it and I never wished she hadn't done that.
I always thought it was odd when the girls at school didn't have their ears pierced and had to wait till they were a certain age.
I agree with the posts above.
I think it all comes down to a matter of personal choice. I'm actually very glad my mom did it when I was an infant. I have no recollections of it and I'm actually kind of glad. I'm not the most brave person when it comes to stuff like this......
For those of you that answered that you'd like to wait for your child to make the decision, besides giving your child the right to choose, or the possibility of infections(What's the rate that this happens?).....have you ever met someone who doesn't have their ears pierced that wished their mothers didn't do this for them when they were infants?
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