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Ideas and inspiration for my second tattoo please?

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JMSA · 20/06/2025 16:50

Hi. I had my first one done (aged 50!) a few weeks back. It’s something that reflects my love of holidays and travel. I’d now like one that will start on the fleshy mound/base of my right thumb, and travel up my wrist a bit.
It should be fairly small, delicate and reflect the fact that I have 3 daughters. Nothing as obvious as hearts or their initials. But something strong and feminine. I thought about the female gender symbol but don’t really fancy it. Some kind of flower would make sense but I’m not a big fan of any one in particular (I don’t even like receiving flowers as a present!). However something relating to nature might be nice. Or a female goddess?
It won’t be done in colour, so that’s another thing to bear in mind.
Yikes, can anyone help?!
Thanks.

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Wizomania · 20/06/2025 18:00

Could you look up their birth flowers? I have a poppy and gladioli tattoo for my August born daughter.

JMSA · 20/06/2025 23:55

Thanks. I’m just not sure I really fancy flowers. I actually prefer trees 😆

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NotISaidTheCat · 21/06/2025 12:11

Maybe a branch with three different types of tree leaves on it, to symbolise your three daughters? Though if it's a small tattoo you'll want something fairly simple, so the details won't blur with time.

JMSA · 21/06/2025 13:05

Thanks. I think I’ll go with a symbol of some kind, given that I have a palm tree on my other wrist 🙂

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DoubtfulCat · 31/08/2025 12:56

Are there other symbols you associate with your children? Animals or tree leaves or a wave or anything that could be incorporated into a line design?

Otherwise there are various ‘motherhood’ symbols, or you could pick a goddess who’s associated with mothers?

DoubtfulCat · 31/08/2025 12:59

Something like this? Obviously you could choose not to have the initials.

Ideas and inspiration for my second tattoo please?
JMSA · 31/08/2025 16:48

DoubtfulCat · 31/08/2025 12:59

Something like this? Obviously you could choose not to have the initials.

Oh, that is really lovely, thank you. Would you mind explaining a bit more about it? I would definitely have the initials in, as they’re nice and discreet 🙂

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JMSA · 31/08/2025 16:57

Don’t worry, I googled it! ☺️

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DoubtfulCat · 30/10/2025 13:38

@JMSA have you found something you like/had the tattoo done?

JMSA · 30/10/2025 18:36

DoubtfulCat · 30/10/2025 13:38

@JMSA have you found something you like/had the tattoo done?

Hello. How are you? Yeah, so I am tempted by a second tattoo but life’s busy and it’s just not something I’ve prioritised. Or maybe I’m just not as motivated as I thought I was!
Thanks for checking-in though ☺️

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QuirkyTurtl · 18/11/2025 20:10

If you’re still looking to get one - Look up mayleaftattoo on instagram, she does beautifully feminine floral and leafy goodness tattoos. I have a huge one going down the full length of my back from her, and she’s pretty good at coming up with ways to personalise them to reflect loved ones etc 😊

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