Body Modification Support Group
Body art is a modification of any part of the human body for artistic or aesthetic reasons. It can range from the socially acceptable decoration (e.g., pierced ears in many societies) to the religiously mandated (e.g., circumcision in a number of cultures), and everywhere in between. This is a place to share your body modification experiences and ask questions.
I did the same thing when I was 18 tho, as soon as I was possibly legal I went out and got my nipples pierced and kept them pierced for 19 years. i understand the desire to make especially that sort of part of your body your own.
Hope it's working out. And don't worry, that's so discreet your mom will probably never find out. Save it for Christmas dinner when you're 40 and make it a story you two can laugh about.