Hi I'm 12 years old..... How do I tell my mom about my period

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by Kayla101

about 1 year ago

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Hi I am 12 years old today at school we are talking bout periods and I was getting scared not about my period about how do I tell my mom this without having theTALK or something like that it's really awkward and I dont like to talk about it with my parents plz plz help me I don't know what to do plz plz

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editorAnne replied about 1 year ago:

Hi Kayla101, I was also embarrassed to tell my mom about my period, so I completely understand your situation. Mine came in the summer when I was on swim team, I just took a deep breath and told her. She was very understanding and shared her story with me. (It happens to all of us, so your mom should understand that we all go though this.) Some of our editors are going to share their stories with you below, so you'll have a few ideas to help you feel the most comfortable about telling your mom. Anne

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editorNadia replied about 1 year ago:

When I got close to puberty, my mom talked about my period all the time. She used to send me to summer camp with a suitcase full of pads in case I got my period while I was away (of course, I was totally mortified). Even though she was open about it, I never wanted to bring it up and I always tried to end the conversation. When I did get my period, I was in 7th grade and it was right in the middle of the school play (horrible timing). I was totally embarrassed and had no idea how to tell her, so after the play, I just called her into my room and showed her my underwear. It may not have been the most graceful way to tell her, but it got the job done and my mom was really supportive. However you choose to tell her, she's been through it too and she'll support you.

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editorRachel replied about 1 year ago:

Kayla, I also got my period at 12 and understand that it's awkward to share this with your mom. I told my mom by writing it down on a piece of paper and handing it to her. That may be a less embarrassing way to go if you don't feel comfortable telling her yourself. But please remember that there is nothing at all to be embarrassed about! Sure, it will be a bit awkward, but your mom will understand (she's been there, too). My mom was super excited when I told her and took me out to dinner to celebrate!

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SaraYB replied about 1 year ago:

Hi! A good place to talk to your Mom could be in the car while she's driving you to or from school or wherever. That way, you don't have to look at her if you feel embarrassed. She's been there too, so you shouldn't feel awkward but I know how you feel.

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ztweety247 replied 11 months ago:

Yeah i had my period in 5th grade!!!! nd it was aweful because i got it on Christmas, and my mom wasn't around, and my grandmother was freaking out... My mom had "the talk" with me when i was in 4th grade which was aweful! But it's good when "the talk" is done, because then you know things that you may not want to talk about others with, and you could ask your doctor about more detailed things if your mom talking to you about it is too uncomfortable.

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Johanna69 replied 11 months ago:

when i was at home i went to the bathroom and then i saw red stuff on my underwear so then i went to my room and changed my underwear and told my mother to supply me with pads asap! so she went to the store and gave them to me it wasnt a big talk or nothing its was more like a okay she needs pads.. it was like whatever and dont be shy to tell your mom your on your period its nothing serious plus you will look back and think how dumb it was to be shy

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mrscrowley replied 11 months ago:

I got mine at 10, Just ask ur mom questions about it

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cristalreyes replied 8 months ago:

dont be scared about it its normal it happens to every girl inn the worldmayeb not at the same time but it happens she will under stand

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Callie11101 replied 4 months ago:

I'm young too. I got my period at 10 and I was nervous at first and iI believe that most people are. I think you should just tell her and get right to the point. It's going to be embarassing and I went through it but it brought me and my mom closer together and now I can tell her anything. When acctually doing it just be calm and relaxed and just say something like, "Mom I started my period.", and ask for supplies if you need them. Good Luck!

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alisa12345 replied 4 months ago:

I got my period when i was twelve i went in the bathroom and saw red spots on my underware and kinda freaked out for like ten min but i was good after that. I just told my mom and she was all understanding.

Hope this helped:))

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rollie lover replied 15 days ago:

I think that you should tell her cuz that way they will start to treat you more like an adult and not like a baby that wat happened to me

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cheer4lyfe211 replied 6 days ago:

hi Kayla101 im 12 i got my period when i was 11 and i just told my mom like: Momma it is red in my underwear and she said well here use my pads until i bye you some and thats it... lol

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