I just turned twelve and I don't know if I should tell my mom when I get my period. I havn't gotten it yet and haven't had any discharge but I just don't know what to do when I do get it. My mom acts weird and moppy or proud about stuff like that and I seriously think that she would tell people when I get it. Please help me.
2007-03-07 04:18:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
aaweee my mom told EVERYONE that i had my period! she called up all kinds of family "guess what, my baby got her period!". i was so pissed. BUT, it didnt really matter because I needed her! i needed her support for cramps, i needed her to buy me pads, and i needed her to show me how to use them! i needed someone who could relate with me and understand. she went to the store and got me the most comfortable pads she could find! so telling her was worth it! i think its important for you to tell your mom!! no one will help or understand better!
2007-03-07 04:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
I know it seems highly embarrassing at this time, but, if you`ll believe it, later, you won`t even care. I think you should tell her, because she will be the one to give you some good advice (...what to do....). (Besides.... she WILL notice anyway, and she`ll probably do the shopping....).
Now - for the sappy stuff, but it`s true: Your mom is probably acting wierd because she loves you and is excited to see you grow older, and leave childhood behind you. It`s all that emotional stuff about remembering you as her baby.... etc... . You don`t have to like it - so just leave that part up to her. (I hated it back then, but now I`m a mom myself, and I understand it more) She`s probably not trying to bug you, she`s just expressing herself without realizing how it affects you. To be honest, she probably WILL tell some of her friends after a while - I`m sorry, you can`t avoid that. She would be sharing something that is important for her too. But you DO have the right to request she doesn`t tell people, at least for a while - I did that too.
As a last point, if you DON`T tell her when it happens, you might start a (bad) pattern of trying to keep secrets from her. You don`t have to share all the details of your life with her!! But trying to hide this might make her reaction worse. But really, moms aren`t that dumb. It will make everything easier if she believes she can trust you. Good luck, hold through, and you`ll look back to this when you`re 30 (in your "old age") and smile!
2007-03-07 12:41:21 · answer #2 · answered by jenny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell her honey. All Mom's know it is coming so worry if it doesn't happen. And even if she does tell anyone, so what? Just means you are a normal human being. Besides, who would she tell other that other women or manybe your dad.
Mom's can help you about choices of products to use - like tampons vs pads and which ones of the dozens out there. Plus she can explain the pains you may get, or why you feel weepy or tired or whatever you persoanlly encounter in this absolutely normal process. Don't be embarrassed! If you can't bring yourself to tell her, leave her a note.
2007-03-07 12:24:45 · answer #3 · answered by been there done that 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your mother. It is important because of certain risks. Your mother has every right to be proud. This is nothing to be ashamed of. Though I can understand. When I got my period my mother told my father and brothers. I did not feel proud or happy about it. I felt dirt and ugly. It is very normal to have what ever feelings you have about your period. and your privacy. I bet if you explained your feelings to your mother about wanting them to be private between her and you. that you did not want to tell any one until you are ready. I bet your mother would understand.
though for a health stand point you need to tell her so she is aware if some goes wrong.
2007-03-07 13:20:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, of course you have to tell your mother. That's just silly. And we ALL think our parents are weird when we are young. Then our children think WE are weird. It's the circle of life.
She isn't going to tell anyone. That's silly, too. Because no one CARES except mom. Mom's do get all misty over things like that because they understand. It means her baby is growing up.
Just have a talk to her about it. Share how you feel. You may not get your period for a while. Some don't get it till 14 or 15. Talk to her now and tell you you want to know what to expect.
2007-03-07 12:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think you should tell her. When I get my period Im going to tell my mom.
2007-03-07 16:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sit her down, and explain to her that even though she seems proud when you hit each milestone of growing up, this is one that would make you feel very uncomfortable if she were to broadcast it to people. ask her if this could be your secret together. people do not need to know this stuff. it happens to all of us, but, she needs to know your feelings...
2007-03-07 12:24:40 · answer #7 · answered by darlin12009 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell her as she needs to know this info in case something is wrong. Also you need someone to supply your pads or tampons when you do get it.
2007-03-07 12:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
you should tell her.... unless your mom is margarete white and you have telekinesis
2007-03-07 14:13:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋