I haven't gotten my period but I've been getting cramping (most likely b/c I'm going to start soon) I've already decided that depending on the mood, I'll go up to my mom and tell her I've started my period or give her a note. But I don't know how to tell her that I've got cramps or that I'll most likely start b/c I don't KNOW 100% that I'll start in a week or if I'll start in 2 months. How can I tell her that I think I'm going to start and ask to get me some pads?
BTW: I've got breastbuds, white discharge, and hair "there"
All she know's about.
2007-07-05 09:36:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Good Day,
It is always hard to tell mom you are going to start your period and can make one feel a little uneasy. But you need to let her know that you have been having the signs that your period may be starting soon and you really need to be prepared for it. Would she mind going to the store to pick up pads and pantie liners so when you do start you are ready. It is hard to say something you may even turn red.I think you are very smart wanting to tell her. Maybe write her a note asking her for a time you two could talk. You will find later in life you wont need notes to talk to mom. The white discharge is a sign of it up and coming. So you really should be wearing pantie liners to prevent you from sometimes an over whelming amount of discharge.
I hope this helps.
2007-07-05 09:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by Whispers h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, go talk with your Mom. She understands more than you are giving her credit for. I started my periods when I was about 11 years old. Back 40 odd years ago, eleven year olds were still "little girls". My Mom was already prepared because I had come home from school a few months earlier asking her what "M" was. All my friends were talking about "M" but it was like a secret club and they wouldn't tell me, just "ask your Mama". I did. It wasn't easy because back in those days, women just didn't talk about such things. She pulled out all these little books that she had sent off for through the companies that made pads. She explained everything I would need to know, when the time came. It CAME! When we were at church helping to set up for a bazaar. I wasn't scared, I was excited. Don't keep your Mom in the dark. This is a time she can be a real comfort to you AND you are becoming a woman, that's a special time in both of your lives.
2007-07-05 09:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by janice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her that you've been feeling crampy and moody and you think you're going to start your period soon (though you realize it could happen tomorrow or 6 months from now). You'd rather be prepared than have an emergency situation (where she'd have to race to a store while you stayed on the toilet waiting for her return with some maxis).
It sounds like you already have a fairly open relationship with your mother, so this shouldn't come as a shock; she's most likely expecting you to tell her any time now that you've started.
2007-07-05 09:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should tell your mom as soon as possible, if for nothing else other than a precaution. By the time you DO start, it may be too late to tell her, and you may not have any pads in the house! That would be one uncomfortable situation.
I don't understand what the problem is with telling her, anyway--is she going to get mad at you or something?
2007-07-05 09:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well. you should tell her that you have cramps then she will probably figure that you are starting your period and then she might go buy the pads for you and you dont have to tell her that you are having your period she will probably find out that you are if you have cramps and if she thinks you are sick just say i dont think i am i think i am getting my period! i hope that works
2007-07-05 09:43:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would tell her about the cramping. if they are bad enough you might want to take a midol. and yes, it sounds like you might be starting your period soon. i would ask her to please get you some pads so you can be ready when the time comes. you do not want to start, and not have any pads.
2007-07-05 09:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by della 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell your mom how you've been feeling and about your worries... one thing you don't have to worry about is having pads or tampons, guarranteed, your mom is a woman so she'll understand and she will have extra supplies... as wierd as it sounds, your mom will probibly bw very excited and have to pretend not to be excited that her "little girl" is almost a woman and ahe will love to help you. don't write her a note, just tell her. it will make you guys closer too. good luck!
2007-07-05 10:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by .:life:. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh girl. i was so scared to tell my mom at first, idk what i was afraid of. but i just came up to her & i said i think i got my period. she didnt make a big deal out of it. but dont write a note. thats just running from your fears. just tell her how you feel & you think you might get it soon. she's gone through it & will totally understand & wont judge you
2007-07-06 05:40:24 · answer #8 · answered by SiMPLYxGLAM0R0US 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her. It's really not that hard. She will be excited for you, not mad. Just tell her you think you want some just in case. She will understand...
2007-07-05 09:44:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have thought that this would be as normal to tell your mom as if you were telling her what kind of day you had.
2007-07-05 09:42:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anthony F 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋