my first tattoo?

My advice, do what is comfortable for you. I worried about the same things when I turned 30 and decided to get my tongue pierced - how would it effect my son, will he be embarassed, will he still want me to come to school functions - as it turns out, he thinks it's very cool. I did talk to him about it first, to make sure he was comfortable with it.

Even if you get a tattoo somewhere that it will most likely not be seen, it's a good idea to talk these things over with your loved ones before you do it. If you are concerned about how your children or parents will react, talk to them about it. Most likely they won't disown you over it, but it's better to know that before you get the tattoo done. (I do also have a tattoo - my mother wasn't happy about it but it's somewhere that she doesn't have to see it and it's not a problem between us. I did talk to her about it first - if she had said that I was no longer welcome in her house because of it, then I would have had to decide what was more important to me.)

Trying to keep it a big secret can backfire on you if it ever does get seen. It's better to deal with the feelings people have now when it's not too late to change your mind about it.

As for regretting it - my mother told me I would regret my tattoo from when I was 20. It's been 12 years and I still love it! Who knows how you will feel in 10 or 20 years, but they can be removed if you regret it that much. It's not the end of the world if you get a tattoo and later decide you don't like it - if it makes you happy now, then do it and if you don't like it later, then change it.

I think that at 35 you're probably old enough to make your own choices without worrying about your parents.

There is no way in the world you're kids will think it's "cool" as someone else has suggested. Nothing, but nothing, a parent does will be interpreted as "cool" by their kids. Your kids mates are more likely to think you're cool.

As to regretting it later in life - well my dad had a few tattoos and, when he got to his late 50s and into his 60s, they looked old and fuzzy and (I would imagine) not quite as sexy on old saggy skin as they did on young muscled skin. That has put me off ever having a tattoo.

But then, as I said, it's your choice.

Now I'll answer those,but you have to too! What was your first tattoo? A heart When did you get yours? 13. If you don't have one,do you want one? What kind of tattoo do you want?Stars on my shoulder. How many do you have?1 Where do you have one?On my left palm. :] PIERCING IS BETTER

I don't think your kids will think anything bad about it. Just go for it. If you like and want it, then I don't see a problem. If you get something like your husbands name or something that you like right now (like a tv character) or something that might not be with you forever then you might regret it. You didn't say what the design is, but just make sure it's something that you know the reason why you picked it and is meaningful to you.

Good luck!

Honestly go for it. I have tats covering my full right arm. Yeah some people think I'm a freak now my family isn't a big fan of it BUT when I explain them why I have them and what they are it changes everyones perspective. Each of my tattoo's resembles a family member of something very very important to me in my life. Plus your getting one (1) small tat and its in an area where the general person doesnt see it.So more power too you. Now make sure its something that is important too you otherwise its just a stupid idea because your stuck with if for life.

My mother didn't get a tatto until she was 40 and I was about 15. She got it in a place that no one ussually sees and she had wanted it for many years. If you want it go for it... you're 35 why are you worried about what your parents will think?

you are an adult and can make your own choices, so if you really want it, get it. you shouldnt worry about what others think at this point, if you and your husband both agree, that is all that matters. it sounds like its something you have contemplated seriously and really want to do, so go for it. you only live once, and tattoos are much more common and accepted these days.

Go with your gut. If you want it and you like it then do it and don't worry about what everyone else says. You only live once. Just make sure it's something you really like since it's permanent.

Your kids will think you're cooler and your parents probably won't think much of it. Just don't get something really off the wall and you won't regret it. I have a flower on my calf with my name under it. My name won't change and I'll always love tiger lilies so I don't think I'll ever regret it. I just have to warn you... they're addicting! :)

Get it you want it so I say go for it! Who cares what ur parents think and my kids think mine are way cool.