I don't have a problem with single piercings in the bottom lobe of ears.. It's culturally acceptable where we reside and has been for as long as I can remember.
I don't consider these types of piercings to be torturous.. Even for small children.
The children I birthed are my responsibility and not yours, so ultimately I can do as I please to raise them and it's none of your business.. As is your decisions to do as you please with your children.
On with the story..
Okay.. So.. For ages I talked about getting Amalias ears done but no where here does them under 4...
Until a friends baby rocked up with her ears pierced just before her first birthday. I was shocked!! Cos she got it done locally. She waited til her baby was really tired, got it done, gave her a bottle, put her in the car and drive the hour long trip home with her asleep. When she woke up she had no idea it had happened. Easy..
So as Avigails first birthday approached and I had no idea what to buy her and I didn't want to get too much stuff to fill up our home that's too small as it is I prayed.. And then decided on earrings. Done.
I booked an appointment for my two girls... Asked a favorite Aunty for help.. Picked up Miss Amalia from her mamas and off we went.
From the door step to the car my 4yr old clung to me. Said she didn't want it done. Too bad.. I had a lolly pop and she was first.
As we arrived I prayed.. That it would be a peaceful experience and there would be no fear. And other stuff.
She waited in her seat to be carried out.. Expectation hey?! She had two long legs and she uses them all the time.
We waltzed in, babies in arms.
I sat on the bed with a princess on my lap. I had already told her that I'd hold her like this and the lady would go clip on her ear then I'll turn her the other way, hold her down/still and the lady would go clip and it's done.
Now, if you know my 4yr old you would know that this was a supernatural event. 1. This child does not keep still 2. This child being forced to keep still will resist 3. This child is never quiet and screams a lot 4. This child let's her feelings known to all
So we drew dots agreed it looked even and then I held her.. Which was more of a cuddle then an actual hold.. Clip done.. I turn her around and without holding her just cuddling clip it's done.. Over.. Finished.. One single lone tear..
One lolly pop in mouth..
Then it was the babies turn..
But...
She saw the lolly pop and demanded one of her own.. Whoops..
But she had also been woken up from her only day sleep..
I had to hold her down.. Tight.. And get a lolly pop.. And wrestle a hold and clip... She was silent until it went clip.. Then the other ear... Wrestle.. Hold.. Clip.. Done.. Over.. Shoving lolly in mouth.. Done..
Cuddles, cry, cuddles over..
Papa loves them..
As papa came home I put miss 4 yr olds hair up so her ears could be seen.. Now she wants her hair done up all the time so her ears can be seen. She is very proud of her pretty pink earrings.. I am proud of her for being so brave..
So far we have had no issues with them :)
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