did i get my first period?

Question

all day it felt like it was coming out and there are a lot!! of brownish stains that come out with water... even if i put a toilet paper in my underwear that gets brown alover it but in some places its pink drops with brown in the middle... also how can i tell my mom if it is because i'm nervous and only one of my friends got hers and i promised my cousin like a year ago that i would tell her first!!! oh what to do, what to do, ps im 13

Answer 1

see a lady doctor

Answer 2

Although I am not certain about your particular situation, it sounds to me like you have indeed begun your first monthly cycle. You are at about the right age, and dont stress if it doesnt come right away next month. It can take a while for your cycle to become regular. Dont be nervous to tell your mother..remember she once started as well and will totally understand and most likely be supportive. I am sure your cousin will understand if you tell your mom first. That way your mom can help you with feminine products so you dont have to use toilet paper sweety! Congratulations and dont be embarrassed- this is a natural and beautiful part of growing up!

Heres some information you may find helpful: http://www.kotex.com/na/info/period/help.asp

Answer 3

Definitely sounds like it. You should definitely tell your mom, she needs to know...and before you tell your cousin. It's the rite of passage to becoming a woman and you should talk to your mom. I think she'd likely be hurt if you didn't confide in her, and she just figured it out on her own. My stepdaughter (13 1/2) just got hers last Friday, and she called me at work right away after she realized it, wanting to know where the pads were. She was very matter of fact, and handled her business, so-to-speak. Nothing to be nervous about, we've all been there! May be something for nervousness right now, just because it's new to you, but in no time, it'll just be one of those things you deal with. It means you're growing up, and really is rather exciting when you think about it that way!

Answer 4

yes you did start your period. Atleast thats how mine happend. I still remember like it was yesterday. I was like so scared.! i told my mom. I thought that i had something wrong with me but then i figured out that it was my period coming. I was frightend.! But that was 3 years ago and now im not embarresed. YOu should tell you cousin that you might have started your period and then go tell you mom.!

Answer 5

Yes you have your period. You need to just let your mom know that you THINK you have started your period and tell her what is going on. You should have supplies put away already so get those out and start using them. Congratulations.

Answer 6

first of all you need to tell you mom, you have no reason to be nervous she has a period just like everyother women it is one of those things we can't escape I always wish i was a guy that time of the month. lol anyway it doesnt matter who you tell first all your friends dont need to know just let your mom know so she can help you with this time of growing.

Answer 7

ask ur frend for a few pads until ur mum buys u some

when u r grocery shopping with ur mum pick some pads off the shelf and just casually say "mum can i get these?" and then she will ask u if u got it and u will say yes
she will be happy for u its nothing to b embarressed about everysingle girl in the world will get it

congratulations welcome to woman hood lol

Answer 8

Every woman goes through it at one time or another – her first period. It may be exciting, it may be scary, it may be reassuring – every woman feels a different way when it first happens. However you may be feeling, the start of menstruation is a real sign that you have moved from adolescence into womanhood. It may not seem like you’re any older, but your body is now physically prepared to have a baby of its own. This can be a scary thing, but by being knowledgeable and prepared, you can put any fears you have about menstruation and womanhood to rest.

What is Menarche?
Your first menstrual period is referred to as menarche. You will probably notice it as a blood spot on your underpants when you go to the bathroom or change your clothes. This blood spot can look dark brown or bright red, so don’t be concerned if it isn’t the color you expected. You can use either a sanitary pad or tampon to catch the blood that comes out. From now on, you will receive a menstrual period according to a cycle that your body determines.

Each woman has her own individual cycle, usually lasting between 21 and 40 days. The beginning of each cycle is marked by your period. Usually lasting between 3 and 7 days, your menstrual blood will change color slightly throughout the duration of each period that you have. Your periods will probably start off light and then get heavier, eventually tapering off. It will probably take about 2 years for your period to become regular. You may miss a period here and there in the beginning, but don’t worry, this is a normal occurrence. And if you find yourself dealing with menstrual cramps, you may want to taske a pain reliever or a natural supplement.

Age of Menarche
Menarche usually occurs about two years after your breasts develop (thelarche) and between 4 and 6 months after the growth of your pubic and underarm hair. The age of menarche in most North American women is around 12 or 13, though your first period can come anytime between 9 and 16, depending upon your height, weight, and cultural background. Early menarche is occurring more and more - girls as young as 8 have been known to get their periods. This is referred to as premature menarche. Girls who haven’t gotten their period by the age of 16 are described as experiencing primary amenorrhea. Sometimes external factors or complications may prevent your period from arriving when it should.

Certain factors are thought to affect the age of menarche. Cultural and genetic factors play an important role in determining how fast your body will develop. Girls from different races all seem to develop at a slightly different rate. You may notice that some of your friends have already gotten their periods and you haven’t. You may even be wondering if something’s gone wrong with you. Rest assured, every girl develops at a different pace.

If you haven’t gone through menarche by the time you are 15 or 16, though, you should make an appointment with your doctor to determine if there are any underlying problems. Many girls who are underweight or undernourished will not get their periods. It is generally thought that a certain weight (around 100 pounds) must be attained in order for your brain to send signals to your body to start menstruating.

Symptoms of Menarche
You will probably feel some moderate symptoms when you first get your period. You may notice that you feel bloated or uncomfortable – this is caused by water that your body retains during menstruation. Other signs of menarche include a slight headache, leg ache or backache for a few hours. The most common symptom of menarche, is cramping. You may feel abdominal cramping, similar to a stomachache for the first few days of your period. Try taking an over-the-counter pain medication, such as Advil or Tylenol, for the pain.

You may notice some emotional changes too before your period. You may feel tense, angry, or sad because of the hormones your body is releasing. Don’t get too discouraged. These symptoms won’t last long.

Menarche Rituals
Every culture deals with menarche in different ways. Some cultures recognize menarche as an important time in a girl’s life and celebrate it in order to welcome the girl into the world of womanhood. Others view menarche as just an unimportant physical occurrence.

Historically, menarche has been celebrated with detailed menarche rituals. The Ancient Greeks mixed corn with menstrual blood to celebrate fertility. The Hopi Indians secluded their daughters during menarche, welcoming them back to the community 5 days later, as women.

Although many people today overlook menarche as an important stage in a young girl’s life, increasingly, more and more mothers are beginning to hold their own personalized menarche rituals, using music, jewelry, flowers, and dance to celebrate their daughter’s move into womanhood.

Answer 9

look in your bathroom or hall closet or wherever your mom keeps pads....do not use a tampon!!!! and put the pad on...that should absorb all of the blood. try talking to your mom and then mentioning it casually. also if you tell your mom she will get you pads and all of that stuff

Answer 10

ya it sounds like u got you period just tell your mom there is nothing to be embarrassed about if you need any information go to coolnurce.com or beinggirl.com

Answer 11

Yeah it sounds like it's starting.... don't worry. Tell your mom, then your cousin.