how can i tell my mom that i've started my period?
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say something like  "so mom guess what? i got my period today" or "mom i think i started my period could we go buy some pads or something" tell her b4 u go to bed or right after school- DON'T WAIT because that's not safe
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its normal! happens to EVERY (normal) GIRL!\ndont be afraid and tell your mom!\nokay??\nmake sure you use pads and not tampons (right now)
126014
START TAKING BIRTH CONTROL. THAT HAPPEN TO ME AND I NEVER KNEW WHEN MY PERIOD WAS GOING TO START AND I DIDN'T LIKE NOT KNOWING WHEN I WAS GOING TO START BLEEDING. BIRTH CONTROL TELLS ME THE EXACT DAY I WILL START AND IT DOES EVERY TIME.
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When did she first start her period? Periods are usually irregular the first year.\n\nAsk her if she's stressing, or if there's a change in her diet.
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Definitely tell your mom. after all she's a woman, if not anything else. She'll surely be able to tell you. probably its a genetic trait, to get delayed periods. Armed with all this info, U and your mom cud see the GYN y u'v not had your periods. \n\nDon worry. I got my periods wen i was nearly 16. an my mom was hell worried till then.. iv had problems with it after that too, but nothing which was not solvable. \n\nSo chill. Have faith in the Lord as well. \n\nTake care and lemme know. K?
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You have absolutely no reason to worry.  Anywhere from about 9-16 is within the normal range.  There's no for-sure way to know when it will come.  Your mom's experience is one clue (although my mom was 11 and I didn't get mine until I was 14.)  Vaginal discharge is another clue; some people say that starts about a year before your period does.  You should keep a pad in your purse or bookbag just in case because it can start without any notice.
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First, thank you for answering my quest, this is vikkiflanary, is 40 too young for menopause.  I am too nervous to get a pg test, too many neg results over the years.  havent had period now since 11-29, i will give another month and get a test, no hot flashes, not cramps, nothing.  like it just stopped.,  NOW, onto your question:  be thankful your parents still want to be involved, but set guidelines as to what they can be involved in and what areas you would prefer to keep private.  as long as you give a little info and keep them involved in some areas, they should respect your privacy points.  They should be happy that they are involved.  My mom is my best friend, but she does not know everything about my life, just what i tell her.  we have a great relationship.  Hope this helps.  and thank you again for your response to mine.
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Hey,i went through  the same thing,tell your mom,you shouldn't be embarrassed,i am only 12 and just started a couple of months ago,go to beingagirl.com!The site should help  some but please tell her,every girl gos through it,my best friend thought she started but really had an infection that was bleeding,she was to embarrassed  to tell,just like you,and ended up nearly dying of lose of blood!i told her mom after a week and they rushed her  the ginolegest {a Doctor that takes care of your privet parts}and she was giving some meds and then was OK,my point is you should tell your parents because  they will understand,your mom got it at the same age as you probably!Today i passed out because off  mine,it really hurt,i too was rushed to my ginno.to have a quick check up!when you tell your parents {you have to tell them eventually because  every girl does it and then they will expect somethings up if you dont tell them!}they may take you to the  ginooligest which is just a doctor who will simply look at  your Virgina,stick a Little tool,like a tampon,into the whole  you have your period and then you will leave,you may have to do a little blood work but nothing major!In fact you may not have to go in till you become sexily active!Good luck!
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Ask for a pregnancy test.\n\nIf it is positive, tell him!\n\nAnd about your mother, she has to know, she won't like the news very much but it is so important.
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no no dont be worried everyone gets that..it only means that blood is starting to come out earlier than u think so u might want to wear a pad now..when periods come for the first time theyre irregular..meaning theyre not gonna be exactly on time for at least a year..u might even miss some periods..no worries..CONGRATS ON BECOMING A YOUNG WOMAN!!!!!!!! lol atleast u were 12 i was 10..i even no ppl who were 9
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theres nothing to be embarassed about! all women have that!  what I do is i wear a pad. ( I play Basketball too) it's called vaginal discharge. and it only smells to you... no one else can smell it. wear a pad. if it feels like your period you can be confident that there is somthing there. and you can't make it stop... if you haven't started your period thats a sure sign that you are about to. when in basketball you should honestly wear a tampon. seriously! my coach gave out samples the other day when guys were there... so yeah... that was embarassing! have fun playing B-Ball!
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First of all, don't be embarrased to ask any of these questions. Any trusted adult female, (mother, sister, mother of friend, teacher school nurse etc) will be more then willing to help you and answer your questions. \n\nGenerally you will get your first period between 11 and 14 years old, (but there are some who get it earlier and some later).\n\nIf it happens at school, go to the nurses office, she will definitely help you. If you are in class ask the teacher if you can use the restroom or go to the nurses office, and if they ask why discreetly tell them "I started my period". They have all heard it a million times before and there is nothing to be embarrased about.  It is a very normal part of growing up.\n\nTo be prepared for the first time, have your mom or big sister buy you some pads, or panty liners.  Keep a few in your locker or backpack so you will be ready if it does happen at school. \n\nIt is hard to tell you how heavy or light your flow will be as everyone is different, as with how long it will last, but generally a period lasts about 4-5 days, with maybe a light day or two followed by heavier flow then tapering off to nothing.\n\nPlease do not be embarrased, like I said it is a very normal part of growing up.\n\nPlease visit this website...it has some great info
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Honey !  Some  people  start  there  period  at  age  19  or  later  you   may   not   follow   in  your  mom  foot  step....your  body  can  be  different.....and  maybe  it  just  want  to  surprise  you,    but  it  can't .......because  you  keep  on  thinking  about  it .....lol.\nBest  wishes  and  good  luck
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Sounds as though you might have your period – congratulations! \n\nYou might want to talk to your mother or another adult they should be able to help you out – although it is important you learn all you can about your body yourself. An adult should also be able to help you celebrate your first period, like a shopping trip, nice meal, sleep over, or whatever you might be into. \n\nThe most important thing you will ever learn about your periods;\n\nPeriods are only as a good or as bad as you make them!\n\nThe more you know the better they are, for example those pains aren't a necessary part of having periods. There are a lot of things you can do to prevent them, but for the time being I highly recommend drinking Raspberry Leaf Tea and rubbing a little Clary Sage on your belly. It's nothing to be worried about, we all get our periods sooner or later and there is nothing to fear, it's a good thing once you know all about it, promise.
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I'm twelve, and I have some advice for ya.\n\n1. GET A GRIP. Periods are a pain in the butt. A few people have just gotten theirs in my 6th grade class, and they hate wearing pads all the time. And if you don't have discharge, you don't have anything to worry about. Stop worrying, because you don't want to have to wear embarrassing "period pants" to school. [That's the underwear you wear so your regular underwear doesn't get screwed up because of blood.]\n\n2. TALK TO YOUR MOM. LIKE NOW. If you're worrying about puberty and crud like that, talk to your mom. She knows best. And if you can't talk to her, talk to a school nurse, guidance counselor, or teacher.\n\n3. WEAR A BRA. If you are embarrassed to wear a training bra, wear a sports bra. They are just like tank tops and give you support, but aren't embarrassing like a regular bra. And if you want to wear a training bra, don't worry about changing... Either change in a bathroom stall, or change with your friends and stop worrying about them seeing. Because chances are, they wear training bras, too.\n\n4. DON'T BITE YOUR NAILS! They will look crappy, and if you bite them too much, they'll bleed. I know because I used to bite my nails. Here's a tip to stop biting them: dip them in vinegar or nail polish remover every morning before school. The taste is bad and will sting the open cuts, which is good. You can play with a small toy, like a ball or a Slinky, to distract you [at home!]. Or you can get a manicure that looks really good. Wouldn't want to ruin your nails!\n\n5. IF YOU NEED MORE HELP... You can email me! I'm, like, two years older than you, and I'm in 6th [like I said.] I just stopped worrying about all those things you are worrying about, so I can help ya, if ya want. Email me at frootloop99@sbcglobal.net.
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I started my period when i was 11 im 17 now so i understand how you are feeling!! \nDon't worry you will probably get some form of a tummy pain that feels a bit like cramp and then when you go to the toilet you may start your period.\nIt will be a darkish red maybe even brown coloured but a light red is still alright. Dont be afraid of it when you do start it means your body is healthy and working alright.\nPlease do try and talk to your mum or a person you feel you can trust.\nHope everything turns out alright!!
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Everybody has their own schedule, nobody can tell you when it's going to happen.\n\nDon't sweat it, it will happen when it's ready. Pretty soon you'll be saying, "Darn it, I have my stupid period again!"