I have been having a period for five months now(5 periods).My mom and I arent very close because I am adopted.She doesnt have a period because she is fifty and has reached her menopause or somthing like that.She gave me "the talk" and thinks that I am comfortable with it.But I am not very comfortable talking to her about these things.She adopted me because she couldnt have children.I dont know why it makes me nervous it just does.Is there any easy way to tell her?I am 11 going on 12. help!!!
2006-06-28 09:54:12 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I remember the day I started my period (I was 13, now 30), I was sitting on the toilet in the bathroom and called my mom into the bathroom to show her my panties, lol. She was actually very excited and supportive of me.
I think the best thing is just to sit down with your mom and let her know you started. There's nothing to be ashamed of or worried about. It's life, it happens to every woman. Congratulations!
2006-06-28 09:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by Answer Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry you don't have a closer relationship with your mom. She must have wanted you very badly to have adopted you.
How do you get your sanitary supplies without her knowing?
I guess you use your allowance and then hide them.
It will be a relief to her to know that your insides are working normally. It doesn't have to be a big announcement. You could start by asking if she ever had a preference for pads with wings or tampons and then when she answers, say that you've found you like (or don't like) whatever you're using. She will ask when all this happened and you can tell her. You can also talk about cramps or other side-effects of periods. I'll be she has some helpful suggestions.
2006-06-28 17:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by Moolu 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Whoa, there is something you should know, right off the bat: Your mom cares about you very much. You can tell her anything. Getting your period is very normal, don't worryn about it. Your mom can help you handle it. She went through it, so ask. It might make you closer if she knows.
There is a reason she adopted you, and she knows this will come up. She might already even know, and is waiting for you to spill the beans.
2006-06-28 19:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by duckgirl566 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her. She had periods too once. I was 14 when I first had mine and I didn't know because they didn't have tampax commercials back in those days or health classes until you were a sophomore in high school, so you got the information from your friends or you thought you were bleeding to death when it happened. I thought I was bleeding to death. Then, I went to talk to my mom to tell her I was dying. She took me to the bathroom and told me what to do and told me about my cramps and how to get rid of them. I was never close to my mom. I am now more than ever, but it took like 20 years, so just go talk to her.
2006-06-28 16:59:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her. It may even bring the two of you closer. She adopted you because she wanted a child to love and care for, and this is just one of the many things that she signed on for. I'm sure she will be thrilled to help you in any way that she can, and so appreciative that you asked.
2006-06-28 17:03:14 · answer #5 · answered by KickButt 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She will understand. Just sit her down and tell her that you have started, she can't get mad at you for telling her. What you can do is find a time when she is not busyor isn't doing anything and tell her that you would have have gone sooner but you were afriad, on her recation, you should never keep anything like that from your mom, because sooner or later she will find out.
2006-06-28 17:00:19 · answer #6 · answered by Dark_Oracle_Fan 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lil Mama just tell her it's better if your just honest with her no matter if you were adopted or not she'll still love you no matter what. Just sit her down and tell her you want to talk about something but your nervous and shy about such topic and just tell her to be patient with you until your able to just tell her your menstruating already. Don't be shy with her after all she is your mom and she will help you out with this. Good luck with that!!
2006-06-28 17:03:20 · answer #7 · answered by Mz*DrEaMeR 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't be embarrassed. It may seem truly confusing right now, and may also seem like you're the only person in the world with this "issue," and that everyone "MUST KNOW" just by looking at you. . But, we all go through it (except the male population). Just tell her. . . You won't have to buy your own napkins now. .
2006-06-28 16:58:29 · answer #8 · answered by Lian 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you should tell your mom you have something important 2 tell her then just say it. don't be embarrassed or anything like that cause she needs2 know. I had my period 2 when i was 10 also now I'm two years older and i told my mom to we weren't very close and we still aren't. SO JUST TELL HER1
2006-06-28 19:06:37 · answer #9 · answered by i FOUND MA PRiNCE CHARMiNG♥ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey hey hey!
Don't go dissing your mom just cause your adopted. Im adopted to and i love my mom. You just need to go up and say "mom you know i don't like to talk about this but you know that thing that happens once a month... well i got it" or something like that.
its okay you will need to tell her sooner or later i mean where do you get the pads???
2006-06-28 17:25:49 · answer #10 · answered by bmgb91 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋