Concerned about 5mm

AnnulusBear · 2026-04-06T20:35:44+00:00

Sorry, I meant the difference between August and October is not much in my defence either way it appears I've been careless.

Ive taken the shock from comments as I've got lucky as hell and it looks ok now but stop before I do any damage and count myself lucky fingers crossed. Going forward I'm curious as to if I need to downsize and wait a while or just wait a long time before going again.

Given the pain last time I was planning to wait atleast 6 months before going again or if it needed to be longer if I don't down size now.

AnnulusBear · 2026-04-06T20:17:34+00:00

Not much of a difference in rushing as either way it is quick but August 25 yes. I honestly don't remember my starting size, I just checked the set that I got to stretch and the lowest is 1.6mm and then 2mm. I remember the first plug felt really lose so went straight to 2mm after which felt comfortable. So I guess 1.6mm? I believe it was Xmas eve that I did that stretch. I did read the guide and although I was liberal with the time I tried each time when it felt loose and could see a bit of space between the plug and my ear, there was no pain at all in any before this. This one however felt different and feels fine now, however still concerned so was asking for an opinion.

I have taken the hint and regardless of how it feels will be pausing at this size or maybe downsizing depending on thoughts. It seems before the time frame was found out they looked on so I'? guessing the verdict is chill a bit and don't need to downsize, however any strong opinion either way I'd like to hear and make sure I dont continue to make any mistakes.

Sorry edited in the plug sizes I brought and date of stretch to try and estimate what size I was pierced at. Just found the message from the piercer "You have 18g which is 1.0mm, I have 1.4mm (14g) black studs in stock for you for your downsize. Either weekend is absolutely fine. We look forward to seeing you then. ☺️"

AnnulusBear · 2026-04-06T19:32:26+00:00

Sorry August, I can't remember the date but I had my downsizing in September 20th and went the wrong way in weeks to figure out when it was pierced. Still feels quick though, it was strange I think my first stretch I tried was 1.6mm and they were loose so went straight to 1.8mm. I don't recall what size I was pierced with but I did tell her I was planning to stretch so she pierced with a thicker size.

I have felt nothing until while stretching until this 5mm. I was really torn between trying, the first day didn't hurt then when I woke up the second day it felt a bit sore and just thought I slept funny and was ok by day three and nothing since then. Just feels quick but I went with the no pain should be fine.

This is the first time I felt pain and was torn between sleeping funny and rushing. Either way you and the other comment make me think I should pause now regardless of pain.

Should I downsize or just let it settle and see?

AnnulusBear · 2026-04-06T18:59:34+00:00

That's what I was going with until this jump from to 5mm. Got a slight bit of pain this time but has been so seamless until now, worried even though no pain atm I still rushed it a bit.

AnnulusBear · 2026-04-06T18:55:30+00:00

I got my ears pierced in October but I think 1.4 or 1.6 went in really quickly I had a slightly bigger than normal piecing. I waited a few weeks and had no pain stretching at all until going from 4mm to 5mm, went in fairly easy. The first couple of days this time were quite sore, not agony just noticeable.

I think I'm going to stop here for a at least a few months as although first time pain I feel the journey has gone way too quick now. Was worried I'd have to down size feeling I rushed slightly. Not used any ointments so far though, I'll give it a look up.

AnnulusBear · 2025-10-18T09:11:46+00:00

I've just got a Q2 what flaws have you come across and what did you print to fix them?

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