Ok well yesterday was my 13th birthday and today I got my period (weird right?). Right now, I am the only one that knows. How the heck am I supposed to tell my mom? I have no idea what I'm gonna say? ......
2007-11-28 16:28:29 · 8 answers · asked by (: 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hi,
Congratulations You should inform your mother also, she will be happy.
Menstrual "periods" begin in most girls between 9 and 16 years of age. During the menstrual period a blood-like fluid flows out of the vagina. This is a monthly discharge and requires a girl to wear some kind of sanitary pad or tampon to absorb this fluid and keep it from soiling the clothes. Pads have adhesive strips and are worn inside the panties. Tampons are placed inside the vagina.
In the beginning the periods are irregular and scanty or heavy. Later they become regular. Most periods last from 3 to 7 days. After the period, there may be a day or two of light bleeding, called spotting. This is normal.
If bleeding occurs regularly between periods, the doctor must be consulted. Menstrual periods do not necessarily limit ones activities like swimming, sports, riding, or gym classes. Exercises help get rid of other discomforts that may be present during the periods. These include:
cramps
bloating
soreness or swelling in the breasts
headaches
sudden mood changes or irritability
depression
2007-11-28 16:40:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's probably been waiting for this for a while. Don't sweat it, just go up to her and ask if she has any tampons or kotex.
There's diagrams on the box, or package, for both kinds. Putting in the first tampon is a bit tricky, you need to get it ALL the way in or it'll feel very uncomfortable. Kotek pads are easier, but tend to leak on both sides, I prefered the Always pads with the wings, it saves the underwear!
Wash blood out with COLD water and soap. Hot only bakes it in.
2007-11-29 00:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not like u did something wrong. But i understand, cuz I was embarrassed to tell my mom too when I first started. Just tell her u started ur period 1st time (or say u got ur " monthly friend" (why they call it that, i'll never understand!).....and ask her to keep the info private (if that makes u feel better). If u have ?? then ask her, if not, then let her know that ur all set.
2007-11-29 00:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by Sadie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont be embarressed every girl gets their period soo ur just go up to ur mom or someone u trust the most and tell them that u got ur period and remember ur not the only girl that get period every girl has to go through it :)
2007-11-29 00:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by Twilight_freak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi. im corinne. i am also 13. i have had friends ask me this like so much. dont worry about telling your mom. she will understand and be happy for you. you should be happy. and its okay to feel weird about teling her cuz its a wierd sitchuation. i just wrote a note to my mom insted of actually saying it to her bcuz it was easier for me to write it then actuallly say it. its okay. i hope i helped and i hop you had a gr8 bday. luv corinne
2007-11-29 00:50:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her. She's a women too, she knows what you're going through. It's nothing to be embarassed about.
2007-11-29 00:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell her she gets one too there's nothing to be embarassed about it took me all day just to tell my mom but its ok just to tell her
2007-11-29 00:40:16 · answer #7 · answered by ~::JAEL::~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a normal thing so don't be embarrassed just go and tell her
2007-11-29 00:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by noodledalton 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋