rogfam Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I guess this is the right forum for this. lol I'll be getting my first tattoo soon. I've decided on a dragonfly with the word "hope" written over it. My Oma (mom's mom) loves the dragonfly and has even told me to get it and think of her when she's gone. (Also, it's on all that cool stuff Katie has in the cafe press shop for lung cancer awareness.) And the word Hope, of course, is for our hope being in the Lord, also that there is always hope, even after a cancer diagnosis. oh yea! It'll be on the inside of my left ankle. Just wanted to share. Feel free to share your own tattoo stories. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Interesting topic. This has been a huge issue at my house lately, because I think I want to get one as well. I have the most prudish past, so this really is like my mid-life crisis! Where do you want your tatoo? I think I want mine on the top of my foot. Everyone tells me that it will hurt really badly, but I keep thinking that I have given birth twice, and why should I sacrifice location for something I am going to have forever. I have always wanted a four leafed clover...so that is the plan...there are a group of us girls going in September...after swim season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 ztweb, I have the same type of past as you, so this is like a big shocker to most people! lol But I've wanted it for years, took the time to pray about it, and now feel good about it. It's been well thought out and planned. I say go for it! My husband keeps telling me the same thing, about how bad it's going to hurt. I told him (like you), 'I've been through NATURAL childbirth, THREE times, I can handle it!' I think the top of the foot would also be cool. My sis would like to get a sea turtle there. How cool that you're going with friends who are getting one too! I have one friend that may go with me, we'll see. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I've though of it, too, but I just can't think of one thing that I would want to look at for the rest of my life. Yours sound inspired. Maybe I need to wait for inspiration... Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Christy, Did you ever say what you are going to get? You said your sister, but what about you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Guess I was a bit of a rebel in my younger days, I got my first tattoo which is on the arch of my foot about 18 years ago. I now have 7 of them, all except one of them mean something. Can't explain that one except for extreme drunkeness, lol. I have been "inked" on my wrist, upper arm, foot, ankle and back. I don't regret them at all, I would probably get another to make it an even number, except my skin is a bit fragile due to Tarceva. They are addictive!!!!! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Sharon, Your first tatoo was on the arch of your foot...the bottom or top? Did it hurt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 It is on the top of the arch and I have to be honest and say I had something to help with the pain. Alcohol, lol! It did hurt the next day though, but after that it was fine. I think the one on my ankle hurt the most, not much flesh there. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Hey, Jen, yep, I said in my original post, a dragonfly, with 'hope' over it, on my ankle. Shar, don't tell me the ankle hurt the worst!! will taking advil first help??? C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I had wanted one since I was 18, but never knew what to get. I wanted it to be meaningful. 2 years ago a couple of weeks before my 35th birthday, I was in New Orleans with Keith for a clinical trial. I got a tattoo while there of a butterfly on my ankle. Keith and I released live butterflies at our wedding, and since then I've received various butterfly trinkets from him as memorials of that day. The ankle did hurt quite a bit, but it was doable. You don't want to take any advil or tylenol before doing it, or alcohol, because they thin the blood and cause excess bleeding. The bleeding can also cause the artist to blur the lines and have a less than desireable tattoo. I'm planning on getting another one too. I wasn't going to, but Keith wanted to get another tattoo for the past year. Recently I found a number of printouts of the same cross design in a drawer. I think it is a design Keith was considering for his next tattoo. I am going to get it for him. I was thinking about doing the back of my neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 My Mommy told me, "if you get a tattoo you do not get an inheritance!!!!!" Guess what I did not do?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I kinda like this one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Carleen, I think that's a wonderful way to honor Keith; he would love it. You're braver than I am, don't think I could do the neck, although I do think it looks cool. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Katie, I'll definitely take a picture for everyone to see. I just hope it turns out like I see it in my head! lol I'm cracking up over your shoulder story!! hehe you silly girl! Now you'll have to really show everyone your tattoo! lol Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Christy, I was 34 when I got my 1st tattoo and 37 when I got my 2nd. I have been planning the 3rd for sometime, but just can not figure out what it will be. they are addicting. I love mine and do not regret getting them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 very cool, Debbie. I bet I won't be able to wait that long between mine! lol I go tomorrow to talk to the artist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Bump with a question!!!! I got the clover on the top of my foot...looks awesome. However, it is peeling, and it is losing color as it peels...normal? I LOVED it at first, but now don't think it has much color...will this come back??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hey Congrats on your clover.... I too have a small vine on my left ankle and the vine has clovers and one four leaf clover with a small ladybug... the red on the lady bug oozed and oozed and like yours kept peeling. I went back to the tattoo artist a few times and he kept telling me "normal" well... my ladybug now looks like a big blob!!!! I definelty lost alot of the red dye and I have found out that it is common for that to happen!!! Needless to say, I keep meaning to go have it fixed, but just haven't done so as of yet... Hope yours fares better!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hey, so glad you got your tat!! Yes, it's normal for it to peel, mine did too. BUT, the main thing is, just keep it moist. The BEST lotion for that, imo, is the Curel, fragrance free. It also seems to pull that color back out to normal. You should take a pic for us! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 OK OK JUST CALL ME the spoiler of this tattoo party. And yes i have a couple of tattoo's one from my impulsive youth and one from my Navy day's. I for one after maturity set in for the love of me have found no usefull purpose for the Tattoo's. And ladies pull your claw's in before attacking me but personally i feel tattoo's on Women take away from the person and add absolutely nothing and i personally find them distastefull on women. And believe me men far to often over do tattoo's on there selve's. Come on Ladies GOD made you all so beautifull but if you must add to your appearance i feel that at least do it discreetly as it appear's most of you have. Now before attacking let me find a room i can lock my self into..........Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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