Just got my period today! Very nervous! Need advice!?

Question

Ok, so I just went to the bathroom and found my underwaer completly stained brown!

I have a pad on, but how will I tell my mom?
What should I do?
What should I expect?
Help!
Any sites that help?

Answer 1

Go here: http://beinggirl.com/en_US/pages/yourperiod.jsp

Just tell your mom that you started getting your period. Tell her, because she'll find out eventually anyway.

Answer 2

First calm down. Is this your first period?

Change your undie, get on a new one and put on a pad. There's regular pads and light day pads.

If this is your first period, you might have what is called spotting - a little will come out, but no real period. You can use a light day pad for now.

But if this will develop into a real period you will need a regular pad. It will need to be replaced every few hours, depending how heavy your flow is. Once the period gets heavier, you may cramp. You can take Tylenol, Advil, or Midol - read directions on how many to take.

If chunks start coming out, this is normal. This is your uterine lining shedding. It will be dark red and will happen on your first day of heavier bleeding.

If your period is brown right now, it will get redder once the flow gets going. Go to the sink and soak the panty in some hot water and liquid soap (on the stain). Soak for about 5 minutes. Hand wash the stain. If you don't know how to wash, just hold the panty in both hands and rub the fabric together. This will take out the stains before it sets too badly.

When you're a littel less self-conscious, go talk to your mom. Hopefully, she's the type who will be comfortable speaking to you about your period and explain some things and answer questions you may have.

If your mom won't tell you much, come back to Yahoo and ask your questions.

You'll be just fine.

Answer 3

How to tell your Mom. Well, when she gets home I would sit her down where YOU are most comfortable (maybe in the privacy of your bedroom) and just be out with it. I bet she's expecting you to tell her this very soon anyhow and I bet she is as nervous as you are. Remember that your Mom is your greatest friend and ally. She will calm your fears and tell you everything you need to know. She's your greatest teacher, even if you don't know it yet!!
Until then, what to do? Monitor the flow. It's normal for it to be brown in the beginning and don't be alarmed if it turns a true red. If the pad becomes to saturated or just plain uncomfortable, change it. I would suggest wrapping the old one in some toilet paper before tossing it. Trust me, no one wants to see that in the trash. Wrapping it up is the ladylike thing to do : ) You might get a little cramping but everyone is different. Good luck and be sure to be open with your Mom. She'll know how best to get you through it : )

Answer 4

Just be matter of fact with your mom. It won't be a surprise to her at all, she went through the same thing. You can now expect to go through the same thing every 28 days or so. You can plan for it. You may have painful cramps, you can take 2-4 ibuprofins which should help the pain. You will want to change your pads often as they can get smelly if left too long. Get some of those bathroom wipes that are like baby wipes to clean yourself and keep yourself fresh. Welcome to womanhood!

Answer 5

just tell your mom, she'll be the best person to help you.

expect a little cramping and a couple days of bleeding...its not that big of a deal, everyone has to do it sometime...

get into the doc sometime soon for your first annual exam, an ounce of prevention is beter than a pound of cure. Plus if youre confortable with your doctor then if you are too nervous to ask your mom about some 'woman' things it is nice to have that source to talk to.

Answer 6

Starting your period shouldn't be anything to be afraid of. Just go up to your mom and tell her that you started. I remember when I started I woke up and my pants and bed sheets were stained so I changed clothes put on a pad started a load of laundry and got ready for school and once my mom woke up I told her....it's very simple... xP
sorry I'm not really good at explaining things. lol

Answer 7

Don't worry...i was reacting the same way when i first started mines.

Number 1: Tell your mother so that she can help you out. I'm sure she will give you info that you need to know.

Number 2: Since you started your period, your body is just now developing this, so it may not come every month like it should, but believe me don't worry about it because it will.

Talk to your mother and she will help you out with the basics...

Answer 8

Ok first of all tell your mom that you are a woman or something, I know it might be terrible I dind´t tell her, but you know you pads for your period so your mom has to buy them for you, anyway all women have periods, just try to tell her she will understand, I was very embarassed and I took to long to tell her and I should have had the confidence to tell her it´s completely normal and this you will suffer for years so tell her and talk, good luck!! ;D

Answer 9

You should just tell your mom. When I got mine I just stood around by my mom then was like mom I think my period started and she hugged me and asked if I was okay and bought me some pads and stuff. So just tell your mom she will help you a lot if she's anything like mine. Hoped I helped honey :).

Answer 10

Moms have been there, it's ok. Just tell her u need to talk and tell her what happend, it's nothing to get punished about. I am sure she will explain things and tell u what to expect, if u don't have a mom, a dad or friends mom I am sure will be willing to help u.

Answer 11

relax! your 1st will prob be light. another will come in about 28 days, tell your mom. change pad every hour or every 2 - 3 hours as needed. take Tylenol or Motrin for cramps. just say mom, i need pads! birth control pills can help periods to be easier. if so, try yaz. good luck!!!