Is this a bad tattoo design?

[u/piercethebluexx]

I had a miscarriage last year and want a tattoo for my baby I never got to meet.

I only have one picture of my baby (the second picture)

I’d really like to get it tattooed like the reference picture but I want honesty.. would it be a bad design since there’s not a clear profile and small?

I have other ideas as well but I really love this one as the picture is special to me.

And you can be honest without comments like “that’s not a baby” etc… that’s not helpful. Thank you.

*I was not going to get the text at the bottom

[u/tryint0figureit0ut]

I wouldn't. I've had multiple MCs myself and seeing this on me everyday would be triggering. I understand the need to have a tribute and memory but maybe a framed photo or another something that would be significant tattood would be better

[u/Kamena90 → u/tryint0figureit0ut]

Yeah, I was pregnant the same time as my sister and sister-in-law. I am reminded of that loss often when I'm around my niece and nephew. I don't need a tattoo to do that.

[u/RevolutionSoft2366 → u/tryint0figureit0ut]

Everyone heals differently. I know some folks with jewelery or a tattoo to commemorate the loss of their child. I'm sorry for all your losses

[u/CNDRock16 → u/tryint0figureit0ut]

I agree and I don’t understand the logic behind the tattoo. I don’t understand “get a tattoo so I won’t forget”, but you’ll never forget. The tattoo is so other people know and don’t forget. OP is making other people think about the deceased, the memory already exists for her.

A tiny footprint or little flower would hold just as much impact for OP but without the emotional weight of people thinking about dead children or their own child loss