Yep, we got baby girl’s ears pierced. And they look really cute.
After lots of convincing by three persuasive little boys, we ended up at Claire’s.
Mom wasn’t so sure about this . . .
but the brothers were enthusiastically picking out their sister’s earrings. They decided that she should get June birthstone ones. I have no idea what stone they are supposed to be, but they are a very pretty light purple color, so I agreed.
No, this is not after she got her ears pierced. The lady took the alcohol prep pad and wiped her ears with it. That’s why she’s crying.
She wasn’t a fan of the drawing on the ears either until I gave her a toy to chew on. Then she was perfectly happy. I was a little wary of how clean everything would be, but the entire piercing gun is in a single use box, loaded with the earrings. The only part that is used again is the trigger mechanism that didn’t touch her ear.
“Uh oh. Something strange is going on here . . .”
All done! She only cried for a minute.
Right after they were done I looked at them and was positive they were uneven – I even whispered to Josh, “I think they are crooked!” But he reassured me they were perfectly straight and when I took her outside and nursed her I could see he was right. What a relief.
As far as caring for them, it’s been easy. Her ears haven’t been red or painful at all, not even immediately after. I just put some cleaning solution on them every now and then and twist the earrings daily. They haven’t bothered her a bit.
5 comments:
Yet another adventure for the Chartiers. They're actually really cute. And everyone in Oman will know she's a girl. I think it's a kick that the boys love to dress her up like she's their little doll. What a lucky little girl!
Better to do it now than later when she has long hair to get stuck in them and can't remember to twist them herself. ;) Kira saw a friend do it at age 5 and the little girl panicked, so Kira's adamant she won't do it till she's 20. Whatever. ;)
G's working up to it. ;)
Camille Cairo looks darling. I left a comment on Tues's blog but I guess I forgot to hit Post It.
I loved all the pictures and my favorite was the one of Caleb and Daisy. I just love the way you write, Robin. I so look forward to your blogs and pictures everyday. Thankss for finishing the story of your evacuation. I am
so sorry that your trip home from southern Cal. was so unpleasant. But I am so thankful that you came down. Seeing all of you was the highlight of my last 4 months. I think that was about when I saw you last. I love all of you so much.
AG
She is beautiful!!!! I still don't have mine pierced and wished I had gotten Olivia's pierced as a baby. Oh, well!
love the earings! She will thank you when she's older and they are already pierced! maybe i shoudl move with you to oman, then people will know mason is actually a boy since his ears AREN'T pierced!
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