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Mom Of Twins Gives Son A Medical Tattoo Under The Recommendation Of A Doctor MIL Freaks Out

Ieva Gailiūtė and
Justinas Keturka
Whether fraternal or identical, most twins share everything right from the start. In many cases, this is especially true of their appearance, as one of the main characteristics of twins is that they look remarkably alike. So no wonder many parents fear they'll somehow get the two mixed up and do everything in their power to prevent it, from assigning specific colors or accessories to each twin to… giving them a medical tattoo to tell them apart. "Hear me out," a mom of two twin boys wrote in a post on the AITA subreddit, knowing this all can sound a bit jarring at first. The 31-year-old woman caused quite a stir on the platform after detailing how she and her husband made an untraditional decision to tell their sons, which she referred to as Jack and Adam, apart - by medically tattooing one of them for health reasons. Turns out, Jack had a condition that meant he would need an injection once a week. And even though the couple went to such measures following a recommendation from a doctor, it caused some waves in the family. Now, she's in doubt about whether they made the right decision, so she reached out to the internet to gain some perspective. Read on below to find out what happened, and then be sure to weigh in on the discussion in the comments.

A mother of twin boys took to the internet to get some advice after medically tattooing one of her babies to tell them apart

Image credits: Lingchor (not the actual photo)

Despite making the decision following a recommendation from a doctor it caused some waves in the family

Image credits: ANTONI SHKRABA (not the actual photo) Image credits: Reddit Although such a small thing - literally, a two-millimeter freckle tattooed on Jack's earlobe - sparked drama between the MIL and the couple, many Redditors firmly sided with the mother. And even those who "disagreed" with the decision only had issues with the choice of it, saying "you should have given the kid a cool tattoo like a flaming skull or something." But it turns out that medical tattoos are actually a more common practice than many realize. According to Florida Tattoo Academy, they mainly serve a dual purpose - one for medical and one for cosmetic reasons. For example, they can be used in place of alert bracelets for patients with more serious conditions, as having the information you need already inked into your skin is an easier and more efficient way to ensure your needs are looked after. Moreover, these tattoos are sometimes used as guides in some breast cancer treatments involving radiation to highlight the places where the radiation needs to be administered. "This is essential to prevent the markings from coming off between treatments." Medical tattoos are also used to cover up scars, restore skin pigment issues after surgeries, and solve many other problems that would help people live happier and more fulfilled lives. "In today's world, there are a lot of uses for tattoos," the blog post stated. "Over the last decade, we continue to see more ways that tattoos are used to make people feel better." The NHS explain in their guide to medical tattooing that micropigmentation is carried out using a small electrical machine that holds needles that make tiny holes in the surface of the skin to allow implantation of special pigments to create shading. The area is cleaned and an anesthetic is applied before the treatment to ensure a painless procedure. When it comes to children, parents also opt for temporary tattoos. A common reason they do this is to list their child's allergies - or other conditions, such as diabetes or asthma - above an emergency contact number. Bored Panda would love to hear your thoughts on this mom's decision down below. Do you think the parents did the right thing by listening to the doctor's advice? Or did they go a little too far? Feel free to share your opinions, as well as personal experiences, in the comments below!

The vast majority of readers were firmly on the side of the mother here s what they had to say

Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Share on Facebook Ieva Gailiūtė Ieva Gailiūtė Writer, BoredPanda staff Ieva is a writer at Bored Panda who graduated in Scandinavian studies from Vilnius University. After learning the Swedish language and getting completely lost in the world of Scandinavian mythology, she figured out that translating and writing is what she's passionate about. When not writing, Ieva enjoys making jewelry, going on hikes, reading and drinking coffee. Read more » Justinas Keturka Justinas Keturka Author, BoredPanda staff Justin is a photo editor at Bored Panda. He was fascinated with visual arts and arts in general for as long as he can remember. He was obsessed with playing and making music in his teens. After finishing high school, he took a gap year to work odd jobs and try to figure out what he wanted to do next. Finally, around 2016, he started learning how to use Photoshop and hasn't stopped since. He started working as a visual advertisement producer in 2017 and worked there for almost two years. In his spare time, he creates graphic collages and even had his first artwork exhibition at "Devilstone". Read more » Show All Contributors Get the latest inspiring stories via our awesome iOS app! Download Bored Panda app! 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PattyK PattyK Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 days ago Don’t you think they were being sarcastic? Or do you even know what sarcasm is? 0 0points reply Monday Monday Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 days ago No s**t Sheila, that's why I said I loved the responses. I think it's funny. 2 2points reply Susie Elle Susie Elle Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 days ago The MIL feels guilty/like a failure for mixing up the kids, and she's taking the tattoo as a personal strike against her. I see no issue in a tiny mark on one of your kids so you can tell who needs medication, in fact I think it's the responsible thing to do rather than just leaving it up to chance everytime. MIL is taking it personally, I can kind of see where that's coming from as she's probably mortified she "couldn't tell her grandkids apart" and thus gave medication to the wrong boy, which to her mother-heart is probably a mortal sin. Idk I think a little therapy or a good talking to is needed for the MIL, and aside from that what OP and their partner do with their children regarding this topic is entirely up to them. 32 32points reply Steph Peth Steph Peth Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 days ago This is exactly what I was thinking! She can't get past her mistake and now feels like they had to tattoo the baby because what she did was so bad but in reality it's just a wise decision for every single person who might care for the babies. 9 9points reply Load More Replies... pebs pebs Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 days ago The medical tattoo is very reasonable and useful, MIL is a silly woman. 10 10points reply Night Owl Night Owl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 days ago They should kept it a secret and just said it's a freckle they just discovered so now they can tell them apart. The grandma and the rest of the family seem to be some of the people that react allergic to the word tattoo so I wonder what they think about earlobe piercings and circumcisions 3 3points reply Load More Replies... Lord Mysticlaw Lord Mysticlaw Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 days ago I was thinking people are OK with ear piercings for babies for no good reason, but freak out over a 2mm tattoo that he never felt and had to get for a medical reason. 1 1point reply pebs pebs Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 days ago So true! 0 0points reply pebs pebs Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 days ago This could have been a good way to manage the situation. 0 0points reply Load More Comments POST Monday Monday Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 days ago I love how the two YTA responses are criticizing the choice of tattoo and not the practice. 50 50points reply Steph Peth Steph Peth Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 days ago They should get him a tattoo sleeve shirt for Halloween lol 16 16points reply Load More Replies... PattyK PattyK Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 days ago Don’t you think they were being sarcastic? Or do you even know what sarcasm is? 0 0points reply Monday Monday Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 days ago No s**t Sheila, that's why I said I loved the responses. I think it's funny. 2 2points reply Susie Elle Susie Elle Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 days ago The MIL feels guilty/like a failure for mixing up the kids, and she's taking the tattoo as a personal strike against her. I see no issue in a tiny mark on one of your kids so you can tell who needs medication, in fact I think it's the responsible thing to do rather than just leaving it up to chance everytime. MIL is taking it personally, I can kind of see where that's coming from as she's probably mortified she "couldn't tell her grandkids apart" and thus gave medication to the wrong boy, which to her mother-heart is probably a mortal sin. Idk I think a little therapy or a good talking to is needed for the MIL, and aside from that what OP and their partner do with their children regarding this topic is entirely up to them. 32 32points reply Steph Peth Steph Peth Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 days ago This is exactly what I was thinking! She can't get past her mistake and now feels like they had to tattoo the baby because what she did was so bad but in reality it's just a wise decision for every single person who might care for the babies. 9 9points reply Load More Replies... pebs pebs Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 days ago The medical tattoo is very reasonable and useful, MIL is a silly woman. 10 10points reply Night Owl Night Owl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 days ago They should kept it a secret and just said it's a freckle they just discovered so now they can tell them apart. The grandma and the rest of the family seem to be some of the people that react allergic to the word tattoo so I wonder what they think about earlobe piercings and circumcisions 3 3points reply Load More Replies... Lord Mysticlaw Lord Mysticlaw Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 days ago I was thinking people are OK with ear piercings for babies for no good reason, but freak out over a 2mm tattoo that he never felt and had to get for a medical reason. 1 1point reply pebs pebs Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 days ago So true! 0 0points reply pebs pebs Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 days ago This could have been a good way to manage the situation. 0 0points reply Load More Comments Popular on Bored Panda I Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life 30 Y.O. 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