My butterfly is still healing (even after two weeks), and its devilishly hard to take my own photo of her:
I never realized how freckle-y my arms are!
She was a whole adventure.
I scheduled the consult. Cancelled the consult. Rescheduled the consult. Made an appointment for the tattoo itself. Sent photos to the artist who did not receive them. Went to the appointment anyway. We consulted again, then I got tattooed for two hours. Developed skin irritation all around the Tegaderm. Ran a fever - developed tattoo flu. Spent a lot of time on my couch. Had a mild(ish) anxiety attack. Kept her protected with Aquafor. Went to work as usual at the end of the week. Oof. I think I am done with this experience now and I do love her, but I was not prepared for that roller coaster.
Sometimes I go into these "projects" with a little too much confidence, but I expect the best anyway!
Gina
P.S. Its Ok if everyone does or does not agree with getting a tattoo. I wasn't going to take a poll. But unkind comments about it, or anything really, will not be published here. (:
7 comments:
You're braver than I am, in many ways related to your saga.
Oh that does sound like quite the rollercoaster. Glad you've emerged on the other side and she sure is pretty.
You are a brave girl. She is beautiful though...I hope you feel better!
The butterfly is very pretty. I hope your arm heals very soon.
Oh, it's gorgeous!
I only have one tattoo on the side of my calf, but everything went much easier for me. It didn't even hurt.
I hope you are feeling better now?
I love your tattoo! I've had 2 done over the past couple of years, but I was fortunate not to have any issues with healing. I did not know "tattoo flu" was a thing! So happy you are doing better.
It's very pretty and hopefully all healed by now. I've never heard of tattoo flu!
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