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Good luck my FI just got his 9th on Thursday night!! Just remember to use the soap and lotion they tell you too and be careful of to much sun on it!!
Don't watch them set up and load the gun if you don't like needles.
Wear a bikini top under your shirt so it so you can have your shirt off (since you are getting it right below the boob area).
Bring something to distract yourself: I had the boy with me and was texting on my phone.
Don't drink or take pain meds before. If you are in pain take something after.
As soon as you get home, take off any "bandage" they covered it with (I had saran wrap). Wash it as often as you can, but no touching it unless you are washing it!
No matter how much it itches while it is healing DO NOT SCRATCH!
It will peel and look disgusting (usually). Resist the urge to pick at it :p
And finally, ENJOY LOOKING AT IT AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN 
I have a tattoo in the same spot (maybe a little lower) on the opposite side. It felt like what you'd imagine; a million tiny needle pricks! But it actually wasn't that bad. What I did was relax, understand and accept that I was feeling pain and why, and know that I was in good hands (I'd already educated myself as to what the equipment did and had thoroughly researched the shop and knew that they were very professional and took cleanliness seriously). With something that little (and very pretty!), it'll be over before you know it!
Oh yeah, I also washed and moisturized my tattoo with this stuff called H2Ocean, it worked really well. http://www.h2ocean.com/
I suggest using the Lubriderm (sp?) uncented lotion. No matter what they say, dont use vasoline. (some tattoo artists say to do this, but most know better.) it strips the ink from the tattoo. Other than that, don't be too nervous. by the time i got mine, i expected the pain to be horrible!! but it wasnt too bad! have fun! :)
Good luck!!! I've heard that area is painful - likely because of the minimal soft tissue covering the bones. I have a tattoo that is close to bone too and it wasn't so much pain as much as pressure/discomfort. Just be careful of a bra scratching against it as it scabs a little - ouch! Use lots of the lotion they provide!!!
I think I'll have it moved over just a tad so it's not RIGHT next to my boob (and less on the ribs), idk (going to play with markers on myself to find out for sure later lol) but I will wear my bikini top. the guy doing mine used to work with Ed Hardy :) The top about not watching them load the gun is very helpful lol I know the place is clean, sterile, new needles, autoclave and all that, but I don't like LOOKING at needles intended for piecing skin, especially mine lol. I'm his first appointment tomorrow, so I'm hoping that helps too.
@jpatterson- I planned my tattoo appointment to coincide with my spring break so i can sit at home and not worry about the bra part :D
Good luck :) :)
I have one tattoo but had the color changed on it so I have technically had two. I also recomend an uncented lotion like lubriderm and don't waste your money on tattoo goo, you don't need it. Don't pick at it when it itches...I took an advil before and two after and that helped. I just had a friend with me the first time and my fiance' with me the second time. I would try just talking (NOT about the pain!) to the tattoo artist and whoever goes with you, your hubs prob?
You'll be fine...I have mine on my hipbone and it wasn't too painful...and some people told me I'd cry and it would be awful...NOT so.
Yes, hubby will be with me :)
They said they will give me the ointment I need, and just to use a lotion without fragrance and without aloe, so my Eucerin intensive repair lotion should be ok, right?
I loved getting my tattoo! Just remember, it doesn't exactly feel like it's getting licked on by kittens, but it doesn't necessarily hurt either!
1. Lubriderm unscented ALL THE WAY (scented will sting) (We have a bottle of this specifically for tattoos)
2. Unscented soap to wash it with (we use regular dial foaming original hand pump) and wash a few times a day.
3. Take the bandage off an hour or two after having it done, let it breathe and don't put another on
4. DO NOT PEEL!
5. And most importantly, I think, have a very SUGARY drink along to drink before, during (if your artist will allow drinks at their station) and after. A lot of people's sugar levels drop during/after a tattoo and drinks like Orange Crush/Orange Soda (what I had) help tremendously during!
6. Have fun and enjoy! Get to know your artist! TALK through the tattoo! (although with yours, you may not be able to)
@anchors...good call about the sugary drink or maybe a candy bar or some high sugary candies.
@joeyswife yes, that lotion should be fine!
Yeah, they suggested bring a drink like juice and a snack. Maybe I'll grab a McDonalds sweet tea. If that doesnt have enough sugar, I don't know what does lol
I recently got the terms:
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in that exact area on my body, i did hurt, but not as bad as i thought it would, although i have a high pain tollerance.
Make shure you pee before starting your tatt...the rumble of the machine made me have to pee so badly (sorry if its tmi)
Everyone else here has already provided fabulous advice (especially the DON'T SCRATCH IT part). Another thing to keep in mind - the tattoo artist will do a stencil of the tattoo, to get the alignment perfected. Do not be afraid to have them move it, even if it's by a millimeter or rotated by a single degree. For all of my tattoos, I've been really fussy, asking them to redo the stencil at least several times. It's going on your body permanently - make sure the placement is *exactly* how you want it.
i just got my 2nd and 3rd tat in feb. my parents names on my feet it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. But what I can say is like everyone else don't scratch it sometimes the color can come out. Also one of my friends got her whole side rib cage done a few months back and she said it really wasn't that bad as everyone one said it would be. So good luck and if it does hurt don't hold your breath just take deep breathes and you will do fine :)
Agree with everyone else- DON'T scratch! Also watch what you where for a few days, the one on my hip actually has a few spots that got pulled off in the healing process from the jeans I wore (silly me) loose, breathable clothing is good for the first couple days. Deep breathing helped with both of mine, also having a someone to talk to and focus on was a great help. Good luck and have fun!
I have seven tattoos and actually have those types of birds on my foot! Just remember, it is totally worth the weird pain, do not pick at it and remember to keep it moisturized!!!
Thanks everyone! It's all really good advice. I was watching LA Ink on Netflix for a confidence boost :p They make it look like a cinch on that show.
Thanks for the tip about going pee first lol
Here's the drawings I got from the tattoo artist. I'm not entirely sure which I'll go with. Thoughts? (either type I will only have two birds and will likely change the layout a bit)
I LOVE the idea of a bird tat. I've thought about that for a long time (haven't done it though) Good choice! :) Yay! That's exciting - have fun!!
Oh, and I like the doves & swallows equally. I think either will be good!
Still not quite decided yet. Appointment is today at 2! Any last advice or input?
I love the swallows for their clean lines, but all of them are really pretty.
Tip well, then you make a good relationship with your artist. My artist will tattoo me on his day off because we have such a good relationship.
I ended up going bigger than in my inspiration photo lol
It hurt, but not awful. When he first started I was like "that's it??" though some spots did hurt quite a bit more than that first prick lol
Does anyone know if that ink will come out of my bikini top??
try drenching your bikini top in hairspray and then wash it in cold water. Hairspray has always worked for me for pen ink.... not sure about tattoo though!
Tat looks GREAT!
I agree that hairspray directly on the stain and rubbing alcohol maybe? then let it sit. I would also pre-treat it again with a basic stain remover and then wash it in cold water.
Good luck! and cuuuute tattoo!!!
Looks really good! I was also going to vote for the swallows. If you need a suggestion for an ointment, I used A&D, you can purchase it a Walgreens or other drugstore.
Good luck in not scratching!! It is torchure!
The stain will come out in the wash. I just got one there too, got it on my shirt and it came out fine.
Thanks everyone! I was able to mostly get the ink out. Didn't quite get all of it, but enough that it's still wearable and I don't think anyone would notice. So far so good! it's a bit sore right now (like a sunburn), but otherwise not bad. Slept with no problems and such. Hopefully it heels up nicely.
Redness gone (much faster than I thought it would! when I took the bandage off two hours later, the redness of the tattoo was gone, but instead the skin was all red from the tape lol)
Awesome new tat! I heart swallows! We have one that might be nesting in our backyard this year. It's been checking out the gord turned bird house we put out.
I'm not sure what the parlor gave you for your tat but when i got mine on my wrist, tattoo goo was the best thing. No neosporin... as it can lead to scabbing and loss of ink.
oooohh Im sooo jealous. Ive been dying for another and another and another!
Thanks everyone! It's starting to get a tad flakey. Hoping it heals up quickly!!
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I'm excited! Nervous too though.
Similar tattoo, same spot. I'm worried that spot may be rather painful, but I really don't want a shoulder tattoo or arm or something.
I know we have lots of tattoo'd ladies on here. Any advice for a first timer? lol