GraceAnnne

It really is mind over matter. Talking while I'm getting tattooed helps a ton. Some areas are worse than others. Definitely use lotion; too dry otherwise. Sleeping can be at most uncomfortable, but I'd avoid a tshirt and just sleep on old but clean sheets. What else....? What they said. Good luck and report back!
 

@Stephanie your back rules! i love it! im going to steal some big tees from my brother this weekend! good look, thank you!
@thewitchhunter i agree with having my mind in the right place, i need to stop psyching myself out. 
& i can definitely deal with side sleeping for a few days.  i was thinking it was going to be sore for a couple weeks.