I stretched my ears to a 6g?

I was at an 8g since December 1st I think. I just stretched tonight to a 6g. It was fairly easy getting the taper through. But getting the plug in killed me. Idk if it's because it was a little bit bigger than the taper or what. It really didn't look like it. But when I got them through on both sides there was a little blood. I think I tore them ugh... Now they're really sore. All of my previous stretches have been fine. Didn't hurt or anything. But were my ears just not ready for the stretch or what? Was it the plugs I used? I soaked my ears in warm water and I lubricated the taper and plugs so that has nothing to do with it. But will my ears be ok? They didn't bleed too much.... Just a little... At the back. I'm only planning to go to 2g so if anyone can help, that'd be great. I would love advice and tips.