by corazon_de_oro » Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:40 pm
Getting pierced at 8G is completely fine. However, you did rush it after that. Everyone's body is different, but you should wait about 6 months after an initial piercing to do your first stretch. It's not enough for it to just be healed, it needs to be strong enough and loosened up for the stretch. Also, you should not have skipped 6G. The 8G-6G stretch is a big enough jump and I'm very surprised you didn't rip your ears skipping to 4.
If you really never had any bleeding or pain whatsoever, you are unbelievably lucky. What do your ears look like when you take out the jewelry? Are they wrinkly or are they nice, round holes?
Even though you did get lucky, you really shouldn't continue your same stretching pattern because you will probably develop scar tissue and thinning in the future. Please go to 00G before 7/16", and give your ears a few months to rest. If I were you I'd downsize but if you don't want to do that, at least give them a break. You should also start doing some oil massages to break down scar tissue (but don't do them if your ears are sore or anything).
Stretching is not something that's supposed to be rushed. Sure, some people do it and get lucky but why risk it? It's all about patience, and getting to your goal size will be even more rewarding if you wait.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!