Ready for Ear Piercing?!

M.,
Right after my daughter was born, people asked me why I hadn't gotten her ears pierced yet. That it would make her look more like a girl.... This is my personal opinion and what I told people : I'm not getting them pierced until she is old enough to tell me that she wants them pierced. They are her ears, not mine. She should decide if she wants holes in her earlobes. I had my own pierced when I was 10 years old, and my second holes when I was in my teens. I just feel like that should be the individuals' decision.'
M.

I have a 6-year-old whose ears aren't pierced, and she doesn't want them to be. What about waiting until she can decide?

M.,

I say you should go ahead and get it done now. My youngest is 7 1/2 months old and I am going to get her ears pierce this month. If you do it now, there is a better chance she won't mess with her ears. If you decide to wait, I would go ahead and wait until she is old enough to decide for herself. As far as her sleeping, I really don't think getting her ears pierce is going to mess with her sleep patterns. I do understand you concern about her skin being sensitive. All three of my girls have sensitive skin. I have always bought the earrings that are specially made for sensitive skin and I haven't had any problems out of those.

Well she is your child I can't believe that people are even asking you that question at such a young age!
My Mom waited until I made the choice for myself. I was 12.
Just remember this is your child! It does not matter what anyone wants you to do. You have many great reasons to not do this.

I started getting asked the "when are you going to get her ears pierced" question when my daughter was a few months old. I wanted to get her ears done when she was a baby but I decided it's her body and it should be her decision if and when she wants to get them done. I remember my mom taking me to get mine done when I was 8 years old and she made it into a special mother/daughter day for the two of us. It was almost like a rites of passage.

I do have a friend who had her daughters' ears done at 6 months and they looked ADORABLE when she was little. At 7 years old her piercings don't look so great, as she grew and her ears grew it became much more obvious that they are uneven.

I'm sure your daughter looks adorable with or without them. Good luck with your decision.

Ok, I will put in my two cents worth! We have 3 beautiful girls and all have had their ears pierced since before they were one. They are 11, 8 and 6 now! We have had no major problems with any of their piercings. I remember getting them pierced sometime around 6 months. Even younger for the little ones! My secret weapon for ear piercing at that age is a lollipop! It was awesome! Have the lollipop ready for just the right moment when they pierce, but not before! They would feel the pain, start to cry and get a lollipop put right in their mouth! Worked great for my little ones! With my oldest it was like torture! She cried and cried and I hugged and hugged and searched my purse for anything to comfort her! Boy, was I happy with the lollipop trick! I know you are a little apprehensive with your daughter having sensitive skin, but if you use the cleaning solution like you are supposed to, I would think she would be fine. Having my daughters' ears pierced never bothered their sleeping..if it would have, I would have given them some tylenol and put them back to bed! Make sure you get some earings that are either solid gold or solid silver. I, myself can not wear earings unless they are solid silver, but my children have no problems with any kind of earings. I loved the earings that came with the piercing kit, and those are the main ones they still wear all the time. I got the ones that looked like little diamonds so they would always look dressy! We call those the "good" earings! Ok, I've rambled enough! If you have anymore questions, I will answer as best I can! Good luck to you and your dd! Please remember that every skin type is different and you just never know! God bless you and your family!

I'm sure you're going to get a mixed bag of responses, but I'll throw in my two cents as well :). I don't personally think there's anything wrong with ear piercing, however I don't plan to pierce my daughter's ears until she's much older. My mom got my ears pierced when I was old enough to ask; I think I was three or four. That led to me wanting a second ear piercing by the time I was in late elementary school. Despite the fact that my parents were pretty strict and conservative, my mom allowed it. Then I wanted a third in high school, and by then they couldn't really stop me. Now, I regret all but the first piercing. So, I'm hoping that if I make my daughter wait a while (maybe around age 13) to get her first set then she'll never get to the point of wanting a second or third set.

We waited until our daughter asked for them - at 3 yrs - it's been an adventure but i'm glad we did it that way - two of my sisters had their girls done as babies and had no problem and another had hers wait until she wanted them (she was 5) any way you do it, i'm sure it'll be fine

I may be a little old-fashioned in this area but my mother wouldn't let me get my ears pierced until I was old enough to take care of them myself. Her concern was that someone might tear my ear off in one of the many sports I participated in and I'm glad I waited. ;-) Kids can be pretty rough sometimes.

My personal belief on piercing is that you should wait until they are old enough to care for them on their own. Piercing a baby's ears....well it's cute but not practical.If your daughter has sensitive skin she may very well have some issues.

My oldest sister was allowed to get her ears pierced for her 12th birthday. I think my mom intended that my other sister and I would also have to wait until then, but she actually ended up piercing them just a few months later -- my other sister was 10 and I was 8.

I'd say that since you're "unsure" just tell them that you're going to wait until you *are* sure, or you can give them a flippant answer, such as, "When she's twenty!" (said with a smile, of course).

It seems like you might need to sit down and think of the reasons why you *would* and would *not* want to have her ears pierced, and you can pick a respectful, non-judgmental one as your excuse when your ear-piercing friends ask *when* (not "if" I noticed) you will get your daughter's ears pierced. Some of your reasons might sound haughty to some of your friends; so you could always just blame your husband ;-) and say that he doesn't want you to get her ears pierced. If they tell you that you should get them done anyway, tell them that they ought to discuss it with your husband then. Since they *won't* that leaves you free to do what you want when you want!

I love "blame the husband" as an excuse for not doing what you don't want to do -- it's so socially acceptable! and nobody is going to actually talk to your husband! It's also a great excuse for salespeople (I'm sorry, but I'd have to discuss that with my husband before I could commit....).

Hi - just to throw in my 2 cents...
I had my dtr's ears done at 4 months, b/c she had NO hair! it was adorable and everyone said to either get it done before 1 yr old, or not til they are 5/6 yo. i went ahead and did it and we didn't have a single problem until after her first b-day - she DID start pulling on them, pulled them out and put them in her mouth! i tried correcting her behavior but when she lost one of a $20 pair of birthstone earrings that we had splurged on (she and I share a birthstone and thought it'd be adorable to have matching earrings!), I gave up. I was very disappointed that she started pulling them out, since everyone SWORE that she would be used to them if we did it early.

i would say if you have any concerns, esp about sensitive skin, then wait til she is old enough to ask for them and care for her ears! my dtr is almost 9 and we kept most of the earrings around but she rarely wears them. i just kept the holes from growing together by putting in a pair every few weeks and watching her like a hawk while they were in. i know one day (too soon!) she is going to want to be wearing all the jewelry and makeup and doing her hair, and i am not ready to rush into all that. she is my only baby girl, and i want to keep her that way as long as possible!

hope everyone's advice helps!

dear M., please wait!!!! i had my daughter's ears pierced for her first birthday. they seemed fine for two weeks, not irritated looking at all. we woke up one morning, and she had a line of infection going from her ear, up the side of her head..she had to be hospitalized for three days, the doctor said the infection could have went right to her brain...my daughter also has very very sensitive skin..we had gotten gold thinking that would be okay...this was her first hospital visit at one year old..while in the hospital for three days, she got staff infection..she is 6 now, and when she asks why she cant have earrings like a lot of other girls, i simply tell her that everyone cannot handle earrings and that it is best for her if she waits till she is an adult before she tries again..concerned mom, J.

I'd say wait. She may not even want peirced ears when she gets older. It should be her decision.

My daughter is almost 3 and I have not pierced her ears yet. I feel like I want her to decide if she wants hers done and when. On the other hand, my friend got her daughters done at 3 months - she is now 7 and has had no major issues with them. I think if you don't get them done really early, you should wait until she's old enough to take care of them herself. I was 10 years old when I got mine done.

Hi
My daughter was about 16 months when I got her ears pierced. She was a little sore, but not enough to disrupt her sleep pattern. Consult your doctor before doing it if you're concerned about her skin being sensitive. Other than that I'm sure she be fine. God Bless you.

I don't think this is a decision for you to make for your daughter. If she wants them pierced sometime down the road, then consider it at that time. My 18 year old step-daughter never had hers pieced and has no desire to either. It should be something they want, not that you want.

I personally think you should wait and let her make that decision. If she decides she wants them, you could make it a special and memorable day for both of you by picking out her first earrings with her (for when she can change them) after you get them pierced and then take her to a special place for lunch. Tea Rooms are a great place for moms and daughters to have a nice lunch.

I would not do it this early, just my opinion. They are work, you have to clean them and turn them constantly and that is hard with a little one. What if she pulls on them? what if they get infected? I would wait until at least age 5. I was 13....a teenage gift I guess. My daughter is almost 3 and I think she would be so pretty with earrings but I just wouldn't want to do anything that could cause pain or itching or anything to get infected.
Good luck whatever you decide! W.

M., it sounds as though you already know what you want to do and are looking for confirmation. Your daughter has sensitive skin and you are concerned about a reaction or problems with the piercings. Go with your gut istinct. Don't let anyone else pressure you into doing something you are not comfortable with. This is your daughter and you have the ultimate responsibility. You are also the one who will be getting up in the middle of the night if she has problems with the piercings and starts crying when you and your hubby are soundly asleep.

It may be that she would have no problems whatsoever. But, do you want to take that chance? Maybe when she is six she will ask you if she can get her ears pierced. Perhaps even then you will think she might not be mature enough. Maybe at five she has proven she can handle the responsibility and you will be ready to have her ears pierced then. Or maybe not until she is 8 or 9 even.

What you don't want is to risk a bad infection and have your daughter end up with a disfigured ear and waking up all night long if she does develop an infection.

Just how sensitive is her skin? And just how susceptible is she to infections and such?

Weigh the possibilities and the options and go from there.

Pierced my 3yr old's ears when she was 6 months.. she cried for about 5 minutes and that was it. We didn't notice any sleep disruptions and it was great b/c she was too young to ____@____.com make sure that they do both ears at the same time otherwise you'll be tryin to calm down a crying baby so you can get the other ear finished(holes might not be even).

My mother waited until I was 8 or 9 years old and in the 3rd grade. I remember being involved in the decision and picking out my first earrings. Personally, I plan to wait until that age for my daughter as well.

Mel

I don't know about you, but I always take my earrings out at night because they bother me when I'm trying to sleep. Especially the screw on kind, which is what you will need for a baby. So, I would wait if I were you. Body piercing seems like something that should be a personal choice to me. She isn't old enough to tell you if they bother her or not.

How about waiting until SHE is old enough to choose???

I got mine pierced when I was five - after begging my mom for a year (I have two older sisters with pierced ears). I got them for my 5th birthday. It was also just after my first report card.

I have a boy so this isn't something I have to deal with, but I would wait and let your daughter decide when she's older if pierced ears is something she wants. Not all girls want that and she may not. Piercing is a form of body modification and I think it should be each persons choice if they want to do that.

I let my daughter decide when she wanted her ears pierced. I feel you are making a mark on her body that is not necessary and she should be the one to make that decision. She asked for her ears to be pierced for her 4th birthday. There is actually maintenace to ear piercing, so if you are not ready to turn the earring once a day, clean the ears twice a day, have to take her to the doctor to have the earing backing removed from her ear or have the skin cut when the body begins to attach to the earring, hold her down to put earrings in then I would wait! Plus at 4 she will remember it hurts to get piercings and hopefully will have only 2! and only in her ears!!

Hi M.,

It's really up to you and when you are ready. I had my daughter's pierced when she was three months old and she has never had any problems. Just make sure that you can find a place that will do them both at the same time. That's what they did with my girl and before she knew it it was over.

I think girls should wait until they are old enough to care for their ears themselves or at least can tell you when their ears hurt and may be infected, or even that they want their ears pierced to begin with. I had mine pierced when I was 8 or 9 after begging my mom. My older sister has never had hers pierced and doesn't ever want to. I have 2 boys so I don't face this with my kids but I agree with the person who said that its your daughter's ears not yours and it should be her decision to put holes in them.

Hi. I agree with Tonya C - it should be her choice. My mom let me decide when I was ready - I was 9 - and it was a very special experience I treasure. My grandpa bought me diamond earrings and I got to celebrate with a whole day out. I treasure that wonderful memory - it was my first "grown-up" day. I plan to do the same with my daughter who is now 3. People drove me nuts asking me and I simply said - it is her body and will be her choice. Good luck.

Hi M.,

When I had my first daughter I was asked this question quite a bit. I have 10 piercings(9 earrings and 1 belly) so everyone assumed that I would surely pierce our baby's ears as well. I feel it's not my place to have my daughter's ears pierced because it's their body. If they tell me later in life that they'd like to have their ears pierced, I will gladly take them and support their decision. You already have concerns...ie reactions, disrupting her sleep pattern, bother or hurt her, as she gets older she may not even like or want them. I would hold off on any piercings until she tells you she would like them.

Peace,
J.

I don't know what u want to do, but my mom waited to get my sisters and my ear pierced until we could make the decision for ourselves at age 8 y.o. and my older sister has a 10 y.o. daughter that she just allowed to do it.

It's my thoughts that we don't allow our children to have time to go through childhood and give them tangible milestones or rites of passage that give them the opportunity to show responsibility or maturity.

In our culture we have to grasp at straws to find the right kinds of things that we could mark as a sign of growth. Why not wait on the ear piercing and treat as one of these mile markers for your daughter? I have told my 5.5 year old that she can get her ears pierced when she is 8. We have attached it to 8 and explained that at that age she will be older and can pick out her own studs, take care of her ears, etc because she will have earned all of this.

I think we give our children so much too early and then by the time their 12 or 13 there's nothing much but taking their first legal drink or having sex to look forward to. Spread out the innocent "cool" stuff so she has things to work towards and look forward to mark the passage of growing up.

PS Is it part of your culture to pierce your baby's ears? It seems so odd that "people" would be asking about your plans to do this.

I would wait until she wanted it done - more like age 10 or 12 and not 10 months.

I don't have a daughter but my Mom didn't let me get mine pierced until I was 10 and my niece didn't get hers done until she was 10. My thoughts are get them done when she can take care of them herself.

I had mine pierced at 2months, my oldest daughter at 2months (in florida the doctors do it and its routine pretty much with shots) and my youngest at 5months (she was born here in n.c.)... neither of us had any problems... and it was easier than my cousin who got hers pierced at a year because she "knew" they were there and kept touching them and got them infected...there are many different opinions on piercings (its right in line with circumsicion now a days) so its really when you're ready and comfortable with doing it

It's just a personal decision. No matter what you do, you may have someone say something to you as some people are totally against it, viewing it as mutilation of the childs body. I don't view it that way, but I personally didn't want to get my 6 y/o daughter's ears pierced too early. Her older stepsisters (now 11 and 15) had their ears pierced two or three different times because they got them pierced at too early an age for them and they just didn't take care of them, so I was afraid of that...but then every child is different. I decided to wait until Erica actually asked me for pierced ears. She asked at 5 y/o just a few months before starting Kindergarten, so I took her. She has done great with them. Good luck with your decision.

I dont think that you should get her ears pieceed til she is old and can understand what is giong on

My mother-in-law waited to get my sister-in-law done until she was about 10. Guess what! She did it three times after that because she wouldn't take care of them and they kept closing. Plus...she kept getting infected because she didn't clean them when she was supposed to.

I had both of my girls pierced as soon as their doctor said it was safe...some places want them to have certain vaccines before having it done. For me however, it's more of a cultural thing (Italian). I had mine done at one month.

In my opinion...if you are going to to do it, do it while she is still small. She'll be less likley to play with them while they are healing and they'll heal better and faster than if she were older.

My second daughter has really sensitive skin and I had the same issue as you. She came through just fine though. Aside from a little crying when they initially pierce the ear she was good to go. Sleep pattern stayed the same and she was happy as a clam five seconds after we finished.

After you pierce them, all you need to do is make sure you follow the directions they give you to keep infection away. All you need to do is clean it with the salution (usually provided for free) and turn the earrings so they don't scab around the post. Pretty simple.

My girls LOVE their pierced ears and they LOVE when they get new earrings. They are now five and three.

A small note...if she's extra sensitive like me only 14+ karat white or yellow gold will do as a long term earring. I can't even wear surgical steel for too long...I get red and itchy and it's not pretty. There are tons of cute gold earrings for little girls and they don't cost too much either!

Also, when you are safe to remove the post earrings, screw back posts and hoops are best. That will help prevent her from pulling them out of her ear. Make sure the hoop has a good strong clasp...I actually had to put in a pair of MY earrings for my youngest...she was relentless and pulled out everything! She's three now and does fine with whatever she has in her ear.

One more thing...ask if there is any way they can do both ears at the same time. Usually they will mark where the earring will go and then pierce it. It's much faster and easier to do both at the same time (one person on each side). I think it's less painful too. One at a time gives her a chance to feel the pain before the second ear is done, and then she has to feel it all over again.

Happy Piercing!

You named several reasons NOT to get her ears peirced. Can you name ONE REASON why BABIES need it done? Is it for THEM, or for US?

I believe it should be HER decision when she's old enough to make it; and if she wants it done it would be a nice 'reward' for completing potty training or meeting some other milestone/goal even later on (like others said, 'when she can take care of them herself'). It's definitely NOT something that you should feel pressured about!

Pierced ears are cute, but uncomfortable especially if they get infected. I'd wait till she's older, maybe even till she'about 7 or so. She won't be lying on her ears so much then, and can verbally tell you if one of them is bothering her . At 7 she won't likely put it into her mouth should it fall out of her ear.

M.,
Please don't feel pressured to have this done, it's hardly a requirement of infancy. If you have some concerns and misgivings, in your heart you already have the answer- you are not ready. And yes, some people have terrible reactions and she could possibly end up scarred from it. Your beautiful daughter is perfect the way she is, and that is what you could tell the Nosy Nells who have the nerve to ask. (How odd that they would ask, anyway- it's such an individual decision!)
There are so many good responses you could give them: When she tells me she wants them; When she stops being so adorable the way she is; When the day comes I feel like making her cry a bit (with a pretend-meanie grin); When "heck" freezes over; Why on earth do you care?!?; When I've gone a month without someone asking me that question.
I won't tell you a scare story, you have already read some and you know in your heart about the possibility. But please follow that loving Mom heart, and don't feel peer pressure.
God bless.
S.

I had my daughter's ears pierced when she was 2.5 months old. It wasn't all that traumatic......it initially took her breath away, but I had a bottle ready and waiting for her so that comforted her right away. I got training earrings with the "mushroom" style back so that the posts wouldn't stick her in the neck. They worked out great. I also got surgical steel or stainless steel earrings........anyway, they were hypo-allergenic. We also took great care to clean them everyday with the solution that came with the earrings/piercing combo. I had it done at The Icing, which is a division of Claire's Boutiques. I would have it done there over Wal-Mart for sure. I think some doctors may do it as well. Good luck!

You'll most likely get as many opinions on this as you get posts. I think girls should wait till they're at least 13 years old. Then they are more than ready to take care of them. Two of my girls had infections one after another and I wouldn't wish that on an infant. I don't see the rush to get them done. But I know some cultures do it as infants. I just think it's one of those rites of passage, a marker of maturity so to speak, like shaving their legs and wearing make-up.

I do think it'll disturb her sleeping for a bit because it is a bit painful. And you'll be the one that has to turn the earrings and put stuff on them each day, which she probably wont enjoy.

But like I said, each person will have a different experience or opinion, best of luck in your decision.

Why do you feel pressure to pierce her ears in the first place? She's not going to be able to enjoy them for quite a while (she's a baby. Why not wait until she's old enough to make that decision?

Wait until she asks to get them done or at least until she is older..like 10yrs..dont make her grown up to fast we only have them for a short time..
S. B

Hi M., I have seen similar posts on here before, so you're not the first! To each his own, but I am one of those that can't quite understand why some moms feel a need to pierce ears on infants and very young children (and I'm sincere with this, I'm not saying I'm right or wrong or my opinion is better). Kids and kids' clothes are so cute in themselves without all those accessories, is there something I'm missing LOL? What is the real benefit? I've obviously heard of some that pierce early, but no one has ever asked me when I am going to get my girls' ears pierced and I have three girls, nor have my girls ever seriously mentioned wanting pierced ears. I might let them when they're 11 or 12, but if your daughter has sensitive skin and you're worried about them hurting or being uncomfortable and disturbing her sleep, why is this a consideration right now? I would put her comfort well above having cute little earrings on... you had yours done at 5, it sounds like a much more mature age than 10 mos. Good luck with your decision!

Ultimately, it's your decision but I will never forget how excited I was in middle school to get my ears pierced. I felt so grown up. I have 2 small boys, but had always dreamed if I had a girl that this would be 'our big day.'

I was 5 when I had mine pierced and I remember I got them done as a reward for graduating preschool. I felt like such a grown up - lol. I would wait until she is old enough to enjoy having her ears pierced and can understand that the pain is worth the gain. :)

very tacky, wait until she asks to have it done. esp with sensitive skin i had severe infections in my ears b/c of earings. and sleeping on them the first few weeks is not fun i agree dont mess up a good thing!!!

We did our daughter's at 6 months, and it was fine. But since your dd is already 10 months, I would wait until she's a few years older. At 10 months, it will be harder for you to clean them, and harder to get them pierced since she'll be so wiggly. Our pediatrician does ear piercing, but he recommends doing it between 2 and 6 months, or after 8 years. As far as allergic reactions, I guess your only concern would be the metal in the earrings, but you can clean the ears with plain rubbing alcohol. You can probably find studs that are made for sensitive ears.

I had both my daughters ears pierced when they were 9 mo. and 11 mo. old. They did great. They cried but no more than just gettting shots. You can find some places that will do them both at the same time. I found that getting them done earlier they did not mess with them or want them changed. They actually forgot they were there and did not bother with them. I did not see a distruption in their sleeping patterns. My oldest daughter is 4.5 and she is just now wanting me to change them. I think if you monitor them and keep them clean they should be fine.

Do what you feel is best! If you get them done as a baby and as a teen she chooses not to wear earrings then fine. I had my daughters done at 5 months and never had a problem. I think a lot of people have had bad experiences because they get them done in ignorant places like Claires, Piercing Pagoda, etc. These places are COMPLETELY UNREGULATED !!!!!
Some Doctors offices use the gun to pierce as well. The CDC, centers for disease control, tells people these are not safe. The guns can NOT be sterilized and have been reported to give people illnesses and in several cases infectious diseases. I took my daughter to a body piercing / tattoo place. They ARE regulated by the state and inspected on a regular basis by health officals. The people there may look ...~SKETCHY~... but they take pride in their work and happily explain how to care for piercings. When my daughter had hers done, by Fast Eddie in M'boro, he put on gloves and sterilized her ear. Using a sterile needle and cork, all out of packages, they poked her ear and put a sterile earring in. From everything I have read sharp sterile needles create a nice hole with minimal damage to the tissue. Piercing guns thrust a blount object through the skin damaging tissue. Docters do surgery with sharp knives not dull! Thats why people have more problems with ears healing when done with the piercing guns.

If you pierce now GREAT! If you wait until she chooses to have them done GREAT then too. BUT BE INFORMED! I never knew all of this until I did my research on the internet. Go to web MD, go to the CDC's website. Read peoples blogs about their experiences and make an informed decision. It blew me away to hear of people getting diseases from piercing places and mall piercing places not being regulated by health officials. I had never thought of that, until I read.

Good luck and I hoped I helped!
J.

I asked my pediatrician about this. He said to either do it before they are a year old, or wait until after they're 5. If you do it while they're babies, they don't mess with them and they heal really well. I asked him about the argument about waiting and letting it be their choice. He said if she doesn't want to wear earrings later she doesn't have to, but that she would probably thank us later for doing it now. We did our daughter's @ 7 months, and she did fine. She's now 20 months and hasn't messed with them at all. Ultimately it's your child, and your choice no matter what other people think. Our daughter cried for about 5 seconds, and then was over it. I had mine done at 13- and it hurt. Good luck with your decision.

I would get it done now. The sleep should not be a problem, give her tylenol at bedtime for a couple of days. We let my granddaughter have hers done at 4, and she would not let us touch them to clean them, thus, we took them out, and will now wait till she can walk into the place and tell the lady what she wants. My daughter also, had hers done young and did the same thing, and at age 7, was able to get it done and allow the cleaning to be done.

Personally, I woudlt do it until she was old enough to ask and take care of them.

I can tell you from my experience, I DID have an allergic reaction the first time I had my ears pierced at age 6. My ears swole up around the earing and had to be surgically removed by a doctor. We would try every couple of years after that and as soon as my ears would swell I would have to take them out. It didnt stick until age 13, and now at 28 they're still pierced but I can only wear pure silver earings, anything else and my ears swell up like cherries.

I say pierce her ears when you are ready. Or you can wait until your daughter is older and she is ready. That is what my mom did with me. I, on the other hand, had my daughter's ears peirced at 4 months. Yeah it hurt for about 5 seconds until I gave her a bottle. She calmed down and went to sleep. She was fine after that. She never pulled her ears or even really noticed they were pierced. Good luck with your decision. :)