https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:51:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575705 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 07:22:53 +0000 LulaBee 2575705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: I have a dogwood too!</p> <p>I have 9 tattoos, ranging in size... I'm not crazy about some of them at this time, but don't really regret any. I do plan on getting more- the next one is a memorial tattoo for my son that passed away- a chrysanthemum, his birth flower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575673 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 03:16:05 +0000 Miss Sarah 2575673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 4, and my 7 month old touches them sometimes... She's doesn't think they're my skin, lol. :silly: But I still love mine and plan to get at least one more. They all do (and next one will) have a special meaning to me. I will happily explain them all to her if she asks! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575486 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 15:19:29 +0000 LilSprinkles 2575486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 3 tattoos (one was after I became a mom). I like them, and will probably get more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575362 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 22:57:52 +0000 hummusgirl 2575362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any tattoos but was at a party today with lots of very tatted up parents. It just reminded me that I am so uncool compared to the other preschool parents! :silly: I don't mind my kids being around people with tattoos and if they ask about it, I'll just explain - to each his own (like so many other life choices!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575359 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 22:13:49 +0000 Coffee-lover 2575359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have many tattoos and still love them just as much as before I had a baby. I cant wait to get many more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575128 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 08:33:23 +0000 magnolia 2575128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate mine. I will tell my son to wait if he wants.to get one because you probably are not going to like it when you get older. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575121 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 07:52:17 +0000 ElbieKay 2575121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Neither of us have tattoos. I really don't get the appeal but obviously I am in the minority on that these days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575108 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 07:37:36 +0000 Bao 2575108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a small one on my foot and DH has a half sleeve, never put any thought into it after having kids. My kids like to take stamps and pretend they have half sleeves, so...haha it doesn't bother me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575092 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 06:23:23 +0000 wrkbrk 2575092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilteacherbee: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575015 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 21:15:08 +0000 maddyz 2575015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 4 including a large piece on my back. Lo is to young to ask about them but he picks at the one on my arm sometimes to see if it comes off.</p> <p>I've always found them easy to explain to kids, and I get more questions about my nose ring.</p> <p>I really like all my tattoos and I am sure there will be more one day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2575000 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:53:37 +0000 californiadreams 2575000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have 2 small ones (one of the back of my shoulder and one on the front of my hip, just above my bikini line). I am not sure if my son has noticed them yet. I love them as much as i did the day i got them and don't feel any different about them since having kids. </p> <p>I've always wanted a third on my ankle but haven't gotten one because i didn't know what i wanted - now i know i want something to represent my children but haven't figured out what that will be yet, and i will wait until i am absolutely sure i am done having kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2574995 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:42:13 +0000 lilteacherbee 2574995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one on the inside of my wrist and my 2.5 year old hasn't mentioned it yet. I got it after my miscarriage (my first pregnancy) and it's the baby's initials with angel wings. I'm planning to be open about it and tell my kids about mommy's first baby in an age-appropriate manner whenever they ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2574986 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:13:27 +0000 Trailmix 2574986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have two and my LOs have noticed and commented on them but I don't feel much emotion in regards to that at all. I just say what it is ('that's mama's moon' or 'that's the Scorpio on mama's back') and leave it as that. I don't regret either of them and I'll support my kids if they want to get one once they turn 18 and have a good reason for choosing the image they want! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2574906 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:50:43 +0000 youboots 2574906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: ha! It's so true here. In Portland I'm boring but I was in NYC and realized I look like a Portland hipster. Tattoos/piercings are so regional. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2574899 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:39:21 +0000 stiletto_mom 2574899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a large piece on my side, one on my upper thigh. DH has none. I don't have kids yet, but I'm sure it won't affect me. I love my tattoos and put a great deal of thought and consideration into them.</p> <p>The same would apply to my kids if they ever wanted a tattoo. It must be a design that they've been wanting for 2 years. If you still want it after 2 years, get it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2574291 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:02:30 +0000 NavyRN2012 2574291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Zero tattoos on myself or DH. I've never had the desire to get one. DH isn't a fan of tattoos, so I doubt he'll ever get one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2574274 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 02:59:15 +0000 lamariniere 2574274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No tattoos on either of us. But last summer when we were visiting Portland, my DS asked "why are all these people drawing on their arms?". :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2574271 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 02:48:04 +0000 808love 2574271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one. I got it in my early 20s. LO wanted to wash it off when she was little. I wish I could remove it, although it meant a lot to me at the time. LO asked me to repeat my explanation again yesterday even though she has heard it once a year since she could talk. I tell her I made a permanent decision and that I should have just hung the art in a frame on the wall where I could see it more easily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2574170 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 21:42:02 +0000 sapphire 2574170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sometimes feel like the odd one out that I don't - but I'm really not into body mod a d there's nothing I'd want permanently on my body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2574117 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:39:37 +0000 ScarletBegonia 2574117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a tree on my lower back that my son loves to look at. His daycare teacher has a rabbit on her inner wrist (rabbid fan of the local rugby team, the Rabbitohs) and she lets him colour it in with markers! My husband doesn't have any tattoos. I have a feeling by the time our kid are teenagers/adults there will be a backlash against all the tattooing going on now and that inkless skin will be the rebellious choice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2574110 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:29:06 +0000 Mamaof2 2574110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 2 - they don't bother me - the kids love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2573892 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:56:58 +0000 Boogs 2573892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No tattoos for either of us, and I'm surprised LO hasn't noticed them on others so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2573857 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:34:36 +0000 DillonLion 2573857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha I love the comment about the turtle. My LO would say something like that. </p> <p>No tattoos for me or DH, so we don't have to navigate this particular situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2573848 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:31:00 +0000 caterw 2573848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 2 on my back and DH has 2 (one on his chest and one on his leg). I wish I didn't have mine- I am a way different person than I was when I was 18/19 when I got them and they don't hold much meaning for me anymore. However, DD absolutely loves them! I explained to her that some grownups like to have pictures on their body forever and she can decide if she wants to have a picture forever once she is a grownup girl. She likes for me to draw my tattoos on her hands with washable markers as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2573816 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:08:48 +0000 youboots 2573816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a huge dogwood on my side. 10x6" I think. I don't care. It stretched out a touch but is now back to normal. M has a bunch of tattoos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2573804 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:04:23 +0000 runnerd 2573804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my tattoos after being a mom, so I have no qualms! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2573798 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:58:20 +0000 LuLu Mom 2573798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 2. Her daycare lady has several as well so she's grown up around them and doesn't find them weird or say anything...except on my husband! "Daddy your flower is still on your back" and actually it's a sun but i love that she calls it a flower, and he hates/regrets it. haha) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2573785 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:46:32 +0000 SweetiePie 2573785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a "tramp stamp" that I got when I turned 18. I regret it because it has zero meaning to me. I walked in and found something on the "sale" wall. 😂 My high school boyfriend was with me and I sorta got it to please him because he was into them at the time.<br /> My son JUST noticed mine and pointed it out for the first time this week because I've been in a bathing suit a lot. It did feel weird that he noticed it and I realize that one day I'll have a hard time telling him he's not allowed (obviously when he's a minor, when he's an "adult" he can do what he wants).<br /> I'm considering getting it removed before he is old enough to really "know". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2573779 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:42:41 +0000 wrkbrk 2573779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Haha a turtle! Cute! I have 2, and I got the second one after my son was born (it's his bday) so no, I am not worried about him being old enough to ask about it. My guess is he will think it's pretty cool. :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-tattoos-how-do-you-feel-now-that-you-have-a-child#post-2573777 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:41:58 +0000 avivoca 2573777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't, just because I haven't found anything I want permanently on my body. My husband has one. It doesn't really phase H at all. </p>