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reader, anonymous, writes (10 August 2009): i started my period when i was 11, im still 11 :P
i was on a field trip with my class and when we were about to go, i had to go to the washroom, so i then saw blood on my underwear, well actully, i thot it was poo at first cause it was dark reddish brown color, and i didn't want to beleive i started already, so i kept it to myself for like 1 day, but then the bleeding got worse so i had no choice but to tell my mom. don't worry, she'll understand, she's been thru it b4 too, so no need to worry. ^^
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 August 2009): Don't worry it's ok, when i started i just waited until my mum was on her own then i just spitted it out she was really understanding and proud that i had become a woman and had the courage to tell her
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reader, dsi  +, writes (31 July 2009):
dont worry look here is one way you can tell her if you have a cell and if you dont just borrow one or you can write it down on paper,well anyway if you are very scared to tell her, tell her that she is going to recive an inportant text .....then text it to her . hope that helps.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 October 2008): just tell her. there's not really anyway you can get around it. and while most people are older when they start thier period, it's different for everyone. personally, i was almost 14, but i know someone who was 9. so it's not like you need 2 freak out about it or anything. also the bleeding stops at different time for everybody. usually about a week though. i'vehad it for as short as 4 days though. but my fried has had it for like.. 10. so tell ur mom and she'll tell you all this stuff and buy you pads and everything. just tell her. it's waaaay easier than freaking out over nothing.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 October 2008): I'm 10 and I started yesterday at a fastfood restraunt. I havent been bleeding through my pants(luckily) and just told my mom. When you do(and you should soon) see if you can get her alone. When she doing the laundry and no ones around, or shes in bed relaxing. just tell her. have her guess (thats what my mom did 'cause there was practically a hurricane in my stomach!!!)
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reader, sweetontweety7777 +, writes (5 September 2008):
 honey, its all in the genetic pool. you usually start your period around the same age your mom or sister (if you have any) started their flow. don't be ashamed or scared. rejoyce in the fact that you are female. its all natural, and just a sign of things to come. nothing at all to be afraid of. if your mother is unable to talk with you about "good old aunt flow", as me and my daughter call it, go to your nurse, an aunt, grandmother, or someone who can answer your questions. but remember, no shame in mensturation. its just a right of passage for girls. good luck. and take it easy on yourself if your mom cannot talk about it. do some research on your own, library, friends, family. I would suggest the internet, but watch what you look at. somethings are pretty shocking for a girl your age. take care
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 September 2008): Do you always get your period the same age your mom did? What are the signs that your going to start. I feel like im going to start but my mom didnt get hers til she was 16. I'm really confused. PLEASE HELP!~
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 September 2008): hi im 11 years old and im nervous im goign to have my period. i have been crabby and havin gcramps alot but is there anything else i need to know if im close to be having my period. also should i bring a sweater or a extra pare of pants for school just incase i have my period at school??????
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 September 2008): hi im 11 turning 12 soon and im nervous that i will havbe my period soon. i have been crabby and getting cramps but is there anything else i should know if im goign to have my period and also should i always bring a sweater to school just incase or a change of pants.
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 September 2008): I just got my period yesterday! lol! I am ten as well, turning 11 in 2 months.I just emailed my mom saying not to tell anyone and stuff. she didn't read it yet...
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 September 2008): I myself recieved my period at ten and I am currently 11 turning twelve in a couple of months. Of course though i started at My bffl's grandparents house but just thought nothing of the signs...blood, underwear ruined ect. however, when i went to her house in richmond hill i realized i got it and had to ask my friend's big sister to give me a big pad. When i came home i was nervous about telling my mom i was so embarassed:( becauser like you she thought that starting your period at ten was young but i ended up telling her, and it was okay...the only problem was she promised not to tell my dad but she did and now my brother knows and so does almost evryone else in the family but im sure that wont happen to you good luck:)
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 August 2008): im 10 and started my period a couple days ago. she just got back from a trip and i have not told her yet. im gonna tell her right now, wish me luck!
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 August 2008): when she is cooking dinner in the kitchen tell her that u started your period
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reader, xdaddyslilgirl  +, writes (9 August 2008):
hello.. i am coming 13.. and i still havent got mine.. i am embarrased... and would be cared if i was you.. but you should tell your mum.. she will understand.. she just mitent of thought you to get it at this age
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 July 2008): i'm thirteen and i an in my second period and i havent told my mon or my sister yet because i just think they are going to annoy me that im growing uo but i will soon tell her and i hope you too
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 July 2008): Im 14 i no old hey but everyone says im lucky ..
im really embaressed!! But im running out of supplies..
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 July 2008): hey,
i started mine last night... and i am nervous about telling my mom, too. i am just gonna tell her when she comes home, and i am going to confident, and just go on out and tell her.
hope this helps!
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 June 2008): Hey, I just got my period today(I'm 10, turning 11 in a month) and it was while I was home with my brothers!! I had to wait until my mom got home from work. I just waited for my mom to come into my room(my bro was outside) and I told her "i think I am having my period". She kinda laughed and said ok. She gave me some of my sister's pads and told me the relax. I was really nervous!! In the end it worked out.
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 June 2008): hey im twelve and i started mine when i was eleven i was at dancing and i went to the bathroom and found blood in my underwear i was very scared even know i alredy knew what it was so what i did is put toliet paper in my pants and it worked.then i went to my dads house and didnt tell because you know hes my dad,then i went to bed and woke up the next morning and called my mom and told her and she said that i didnt have to go to school and she was on her way to get me.that is all you need to do is tell her and she will understand.
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reader, charine13 +, writes (16 June 2008):
 well, i started when i was 9, and if i was you, i would tell my mom ASAP because if you dont, its gunna be embarrising for you in school and at home because the blood will most likely go through your pants, and for me, my periods last about 4-5 days, so, get a pad on. (also, tampons are not the best thing to do if your still a virgin)
xxxxx
Good luck!
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 June 2008): Well I am 11 Years old and I just stared my period a few months ago so I'm not really and expert, but what I do know is that you have to tell your mom. She has her period to and has been in the same position. If you don't tell your mom it will turn bad. She knows what pads to get and can answer your questions. But the way I told my mom blew up in my face. So for the middle school in my town has this thing called the "drop off" and you can go there every Friday so I went and had to go to the bathroom and I found blood in my underwear so I freaked. Then I just put some paper towels in my underwear and went to go tell my friends. They told me that I should tell my mom. So I decided to send a text to my mom. So I did, but then i remebered that i had my moms phone since mine was dead so then i checked to see who I sent it to. And I accidently sent it ti my step-dad. So then my mom called back and I'm like i don't want to answer so then I finally did. And after the drop off my mom took me to get some pads.
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 June 2008): hi im 11 amd started my period a few days ago when i was about using the toilet i saw blood and called my mum she was so happy but i was kind of angry and really shy the next day my mum told my dad and he said some things to me.Anyways all you need to do is go up to your mum and tell her its easy
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 June 2008): I'm 15 and i got my first period when i was 12. i was home alone and i had no idea what it was, i was talking to people on msn about it and they said it was my period and then i sms'd mum and told her. she was all good about it, the next day we went out to get supplies and since then i've been using the same brand, i swapped brands once but i didnt like them, u should tell her, trust me its alot better then staining your fave. undies!
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 June 2008): hello hunnie :)
i started mine today,,and i had swimming lessons so it was a bit hard, but in the end i told my mum and she just said,yuor turning into a women,here some pads
better out than in!!!
good luck,,yuoo wont need is,trust me!
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 June 2008): I started my period a few days ago and i told my mum and she was fine about it! she showed me where the pads were and told me a bit more as the blood was a dark reddish browny colour and i thought it was POO! lol . so just tell her! TRUST ME!
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 June 2008): i just started my period TODAY and im 11 funny story......i woke up and went to the bathroom, saw my underwear and was like not today lol
but anyways i told my mom that moment and it was a lot easier she will understand!!!!!!!!!! she has it too dont worry
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 May 2008): hi dont worry she is your mom after all yes that is young but it is nothingot be emmbarashed about i know someone which was only 8. Find a time when your mum is on her own and just say mum i dont know how to tell you but i think i have started my period she will comfort you dont worry youll be fine.
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 May 2008): hi im 14 and i started mine 6 months ago. before i started my mum keptnaggin me sayin " hav u started yet? " which also made it harder for me to tell her for some reason . most people would proberly think that would make it 100 times easier but for some reason it wasnt. as soon as i realised i told her. i alwais thought it would be really emabrassing telling her but whn i finially told her she just gave me whai i needed and sed no more about it n just told me to put it on the shopping list when i needed more. i also talked to my sister about it :) if you have a sister which your close to maybe youcould talk to her about it :) and don't worry hunny i had a friend who started when she waz 9 :)good luck bbe x n congradulations :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 May 2008): I had mine a while ago and i still haven't told anyone. Don't wait tell her now it's even harder if you wait.
GOOD LUCK!!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 May 2008): Congrats sista!!! Having your period is a big step in growing up. I am 11 and I started my periods last month. It was really embarrassing telling my mum but I wrote on a bit of paper 'Mum, can you take me shopping for pads and stuff tomorrow please' She got the message right away when she found it and she was really pleased. She said she had been waiting for me to start and was really proud. Hope this helps 'woman'
Lurve ya and congratulations xXx
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 May 2008): tell ur mum about it! she will understand and she had one at one stage as well! u will need pads and tampons anyway so u cant do for about 2 yrs without tellin her!
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 May 2008): hey hunnie,
i remember the first time i started my periods, i had to tell my mum it was rly rly embarassing but all you have to do is get your mum to come into your bedroom or alone with you and say that you've started. she will completly understand and if your worried she will tell your dad, she probibly will but he wont give it another moments thought so happy periods!!!! xxxxxxxxxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 May 2008): um...im 11 and i started mine 3 days ago and still haven't told my mom i'm not so sure what to do either... im nervous! and embarressed!!! i dont know how to tell her...but eventualyy she'll find out.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 May 2008): I am a mother of a 10 yr old now, and I always remind her that her period may come and to watch for it andlet me know as ASAP, Im sure your MOM will be very understanding she just might be a little un-educated or in denial that a girl can start her period as young as 7 yrs old.
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 May 2008): hi
all u have too do is get ur mum on ur own and say mum i have started my period please dont tell anyone i know its hard but u have to tell her so dat she can buy pads and things and so that if ur too scared she can help u
teust me
good luck
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 April 2008): just tell her you need to talk and sit down and explain just say mum im growing up now and today at school i got my first period can you get me some supplies thats what i said and she said ok i dont need to worry and she made shure my brother and my dad dident find out untill i was ready
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 April 2008): hey i am 11 and a half and i started my period and i didn't know and i had sex it felt weird about a month later my stomach was getting bigger. my mom asked why is it getting bigger and she asked me did i have sex and i said yes and now im on my 7th month know
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 April 2008): Just tell her that is what i had to do i mean don't wait to long or else she might be sad that you waited but maybe think it over the night on how you will tell her that is how i did it. And it only helps you dont want to have bloody pants do you? It is either she find out and she is hurt or tell her and she will be alot nicer.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 April 2008): hi Im 11 years old and i was in the same situason as you when i was 10 i didnt tell my mom i just wated for her to do my washing and she found out.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 April 2008): im 13 i started yeasturday i was freaked but knew it was coming.
my dad wasnt in and my brother was in his room so i though oh man this is embarrasing.
i was rong i sat down and said erm mum this is a bit embarrasing but i think ive started my periods.
she just said oh right well ill get your sorted so she already had pads incase and she has them too.
she told me she was too scared to tell her mum but they understand its going to happen som day.
and it lasts 4 days i am bleeding quite alot so far but it may get lighter
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 April 2008): It's okay! My friend got her's when she was ten. The average age to get you period ranges between 9 and 16. I got mine when I was fourteen. I was so embarrased to tell my mom. I didn't tell her until she found a pair of white shorts with a blood stain on it. That was during my second period!
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reader, LittleMissMeMe  +, writes (10 April 2008):
I'm the other end of the scale. I was 15 around half a year ago and I only got mine yesterday. I was really worried I was going to get it at school especially in gym class. I would hate to get it while swimming. I got mine at home though. I was really worried about telling my mum and I learned that the longer you leave it the harder its gonna be to tell her
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 April 2008): Well I am 12 and I started mine when I was in like 4th grade and I did not what to tell her, but again I was scared because I did not know what it was so finally I told her then I felt good about it, but it is nothing to be scared of Im telling you,and yea it does last till like a week
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 April 2008): Well im only 11 and i havent started yet dont be afriad to tell your mom
you need to tell her
she will help you
i promise
it lasts about a week
hope this helps
much luck
-Blondie :P
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 April 2008): i don't know if i have started my period i have just found like see thhrough goo in my knickers
what do i do ???
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 March 2008): Right,well... Basically,this is what you do-( I haven't started yet btw but y'know. )RIGHT NOW go get your mum,in private,so nobody'll suspect it's your period.Tell her,just be like,"Mum I've started my period... I need some pads."She may be shocked and think you're too young,but what's she gonna do - 'ban' you from having them and ignore the fact you have blood in your knickers?I hope that helped.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 March 2008): Hey I'm ten I don't have my period yet just tell her in her room just u and her. It'll be fine
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 March 2008): hey you just entered womanhood sista! well, all you have to do is tell your mom and ask her for a pad! you have to change the pad every couple of hours if it fills up! don't worry i got my period in December last year and i was 10 too! Congragulations!
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 March 2008): OMG when i started i could not tell my step mom. when i had to wait till my nana got home from chuch. anyway just tell her. it"s easy trust me i told my real mom
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reader, chenyia +, writes (3 March 2008):
im 10 too and just started my period i had to tell my mom i was so embarrassed she cried and siad im growing up you shouldn't feel bad and ask to talk to her alone and say mom i was at school and i was bleeding and im going through my period its not your falt its the way our body works and thats about all and you need a pad so tell her soon and its ok.
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 February 2008): I havent started yet but I think you should tell your mum straight off the back!! Its good to have it at 10 - to get it over & done with!
x Lucy x
Take care & Goodluck
P.s Im 12 xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 February 2008): Hiya I'm Kat I'm only 11 and I had my period today !!!Anyway...if you don't want to tell you're mum at the moment then phone or tell a close friend next time you see them...I phoned my friend and it was kinda embarrasing but its good to get it out If you want to tell you're mum go to her when shes alone e.g. in her bedroom or cookin or something and tell her something like ths "um.. mum I kinda started my period today" and hopefully she will not be too surprised... do you have any older sisters you could talk to either??? u can e-mail me .... it would be nice 2 know someone my own age that has started periods lol no one in my class has....kat
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 February 2008): well honey i know it may seem hard to tell her at first but when your dad isnt around just whisper it in your mums ear im sure she wont care because she is your mum dont worry about it xoxox GOOD LUCK xoxox
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 February 2008): i agree my period satrted im only 10 aswell ma ma dont know.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 February 2008): Well thing is i started mine when i was 10 too and i was at school at the time but i did the same as you did. not telling anyone. but when i got home i screamed because blood was all over my knickers so my mum came running up and asked what happend and i said theres blood all over my knickers and she said well you've started your period. So what im trying to say is, act like you dont know what a period is. and instead of you telling your mom. Shes telling you instead. Thats what i did. and the bleeding stops after a few days dont worry. its nothing bad at all. Just means your growing into a young lady. =]
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 January 2008): hi u r not alone im a 10 yr old i started mine at 9 so what i think u should do is talk to your mum or a close female friend or relative, get plenty of rest today im at home i cant go to school because my period, its very, very heavy on blood get some rest though, maybe go to the doctors and maybe try to get tablets from the doctor i have iborofen or whatever its called to stop the pain u dont have to listen to this advice but what u can do is talk to your mum take care from courtney x x
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 January 2008): I'm really worried about when I start to I'm nearly starting and have bad stomach cramps i'm just gonna tell my mum when were alone together you shouldn't worry about your dad finding out either he knows Itll happen sooner or later
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 January 2008): Don't worry about it! I started my period a few months ago, and when I told my mum she was really happy. She might be a bit suprised at first, but she'll help you through it.
And to answer you other question- your period usually comes on really heavy, and gets lighter when it gets to the end.
You should be proud that you've started your period a bit younger than usual, I bet none of your friends have yet! It's just a sign of becoming a women-be proud of it!
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reader, Crisy +, writes (14 January 2008):
 Well when is started my period i just called my mum into a quiet room and said "mum i think ive started my period" she was really sensitive about it and im sure your mum will be too. Its not your fault you started when you were 10 its nature. Dont worry about it hunni xxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 January 2008): I'm a mom of a ten year old who just started her period. I hope you have told your own mom by now. I personally think that 10 years old is too young. I think girls at ten shouldn't have to worry yet about pads and cramping and the self conscious stuff that goes with getting your period. Moms don't want their daughters to "change" yet. But ... there is no picking the magic date of your period. It comes whether you agree with it or not no matter at what age. Your mom has gone through this, and will understand. She would want to know and help you along on this looooong road. Let her help you. I wasn't sure how long the first period lasts. I can't remember way back when I got it. But, my daughter has had it now for 3 full days and she's wearing maxi pads for heavy flow. I'm very happy she told me. I have shown her some tricks that I know my mom never told me. Please, tell your mom, if you haven't already. Do it when it's just you and her. When she comes in at bedtime to say good night would be a great time. (And, if you're descreet about it, the rest of your family doesn't have to know.)
Good Luck!
A Mom Who Understands
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 January 2008): hunny, everyone starts at different times. i started when i was 13 but most of my friends started at 11-12, its completley normal, if you feel embarresed about it just whisper it to your mum or something, im sure she will understand
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 January 2008): It's ok to have your period at your age. I am 11 and a half and my period started before christmas. Don't worry if you have at some point heavy bleeding or discomfert like a upset stomach feeling or cramps. And don't mind the uncomefertable feeling with your pads. Its all natrual. When I started it was at school but I didn't know. Then I went to the washroom at home and I had some blood on my underpants and when I whiped there was some blood on the tiolet paper. The I told my mom and was very under standing. So we went to the store and bought some pads and she bought me a doughnut. So don't be afraid. Just because she said that dosen't mean you cant tell. BE A WOMEN!!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 January 2008): hey family health ok so your 10 periods begin around 10 to 14 so dont stress i just got my periods and i am 12 so just go up to your mum and say mum i think i have my periods i just went straight after i found out ii had them and said mum i thik i have my periods and she will be excited your starting to be ad adult
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 January 2008): Hi :) I'm fourteen. I started three/four days ago. I noticed really dark brown stuff in my pants and I wasn't sure if I had so I asked a friend who had recently started who told me it was dried blood and yesterday I got blood (which she was shocked at, as she took ages to get proper blood.) It isn't hurting me at all. I told my mom straight out and she makes sure I wear pant liners for bed and everything *(even though i wore them before anyway because of discharge). Ten IS young, but honestly honey you need to tell your mom because she can give you alot of support! She's a female like you. She went through the same thing, and she loves you lots and lots. Just get her on her own and say mom, I started my period, but please dont tell dad because its embarassing. She wont shout, she will understand!:)
If you need any help at all,email me at [email address blocked]!
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 January 2008): Hey.
I am in the same situation
But i am 12
i was out with a friend and i felt this gooey stuff in my underwear and i just thought it was discharge untill that night i was going to bed and i went to change my underwear and there was blood in them, i didnt even know. the first thing i done was look up things on the internet then i went and had a shower washed me underwear in it and put them in the washing basket. i was so shocked i felt like crying. ive about 5 or 6 periods and my mum still doesnt know i dont use pads i use toilet paper and sometimes i go into publec toilets and buy some pads from in there and dispose them before i go home. whatever you do, tell your mom straight away, because periods suck when ya dont have stuff that helps them! -good luck guys.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 January 2008): Hi i started my period at the age of 11 it is scary at first dont worry its normal all you gpt to do is ask your mom out of the room to have a quit talk and tell her that you have started if you dont want your dad to find out just tell your mom after and say"look please can you not tell dad"You also mentiond how long it will take to the periods to stop it only relly takes as many as 5-8 days you might gt chocalalte cravings and others all you got to do is talk to your mum they are the best in the world so please take this advice and hopfully you will be ok.p.s this info has come from a 13 yer old i have only told you what i no best to talk o your mum tofrom Sarahxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 December 2007): I am now three years older than you whaen I got my first period when I was 9 I just said hey mom I was just wondering if we could go shoping when she ask why tell her you started your period. she went through it once too.
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reader, lotus101 +, writes (26 December 2007):
lotus101 is verified as being by the original poster of the question Wow, thank you for all the answers. I didn't expect so many replies. No offem]nse, but people who wrote in December, well, I sort of told my mom October11. :) Thanks any way.
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reader, amazing! +, writes (24 December 2007):
 dont worry about it, 10 isn't that young, my little sis is 9 and has started hers about 2 weeks ago!Anyway you dont need to be embarrased when speaking to your mum, she was once your age and was in the same situation. Just go up to her (prefably when shes alone, this will make it easier)and explain to her that you've had some cramps and there was blood.oh yeah and your bleeding only lasts up to a week!
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 December 2007): Just go in the bathroom when she is in there grab a pad/tampon and say I need this,get in her in private and just say it,or write a note to her.
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 December 2007): Tell her in private,go in the bathroom when she is in there and grab a pad/tampon and tell her you need that from now on,or write a note.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 December 2007): Hi I am a 9 yearold girl who started her period lst night and I told my mom..so all you have to do is before bed say mom I had my period.
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 December 2007): hi have just started my period and my mom told me not to worry and tell her straight away and she will help you I did and shes helping me a lot I hope that works
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 December 2007): Okay, sorry this is long. But it's full of advice.
Hey, no big deal. I'm eleven. I think I started a few days ago, but I haven't told my mom. I think I'm going to wait 'til next time, (Just to make sure it was my period)then tell her. You on the other hand KNOW that you started, right? Well, here's what I think you should do. First, tell your best friend. (I did that) Then, when you're ready, muster the courage and tell your mom. She won't get mad or anything. She has gone through it too. It's just a part of female life. It's a tough time. Talk to your friends.
Anyways, congratulations! Getting your period is good! It's a sign that your body is working properly. Girls' periods start at many ages. One girl started when she was three years old. So ten is no big deal. Don't be scared. But if you are, here's a few good tips on talking to your mom about it...
Pick a time when she's not busy. And make sure you're alone with her.
If you can, try to tell her either before this period ends, or during your next one.
Show her some proof. Show her a used pad, used peice of tissue, or the underwear you were wearing when it started.
If you can't face her, write a note, send an e-mail, ect. Just don't have anyone tell her for you. The news needs to come from YOU.
If you can, try to tell her while the two of you are shopping together. In a grocery store. There are several good things about this location. For one, she won't cry or anything because she wouldn't want to be seen. For another, you can buy some pads or panty-liners while you're out.
I hope everything goes smoothly. Just remember, getting your period is NORMAL. No matter what age you get it. Good luck with telling her. Chances are, she'll remember how hard it was HER first time, and want to help.
Best Wishes,
Maggie
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 December 2007): 3 ways to tell your mom you have your period.
1.If your mom gives you a ride to school ask her if she wil drop you off at a near drug store because you starteed you period and need pads.
2. If you and your mom are yelling say something like i have had a rough day leave me alone i already got my period the run to your room.
3. when you get your period just go to your mom and ask her how do you know once you have you period she will tell you the at the end say i guess i got mine.
4. or if your mom washes your laundry she will see the blood on your under where.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 December 2007): It is ok
i got my period at the start of year 6 (wen i was 11) i got it while i was in the school pool and it was very embarrassing but no 1 noticed lukerly.i had had 5 periods b4 my mum found out. i was using toilet papper to stopfrom getting blood everywhere and i washed my underpants in the shower 2. but she found out wen i had hidden my unddies coz they had blood on themand changed the sheets on my bed coz it had a spot of blood on it.
But if i could change wot i did i would probly hav just told her coz sooner she will ask u if u hav seen any blood or if u know anything bout periods.
I know it is very embarrasing ect but just live with it.
ur mum will be comforting bout it so it is ok 2 say that u got it
Say it 2 her wen u go 2 bed just casually say "i got my period mum can i hav sum pads of tampons"
she shood be nice bout it
good good like
hope it goes well
xoxox
ps
if u r scared u can say 2 ur mum that u think u cut ur bum on the toilet seet coz there was blood in ur unddies
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 December 2007): You can tell her by going to the bathroom and say mom come here and show her and tell her there it should work. She'll tell you to wear pads or tampons whatever is more comfortable to you. But alawys wear pads at night and change tampons about 3-4 hours it depend how heavy it is. The bleeding should stop about 4-5 days maybe even a week. But i doubt it. Okay i hope i helped you =D!
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 December 2007): I started my periods at 8 at school and I had massive tits at 9 aswell I told my mum in private when she was saying googdnight to me and she was really happy that her 'little baby' was growing up. Its fine. You just have to tell her in private.
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 December 2007): It's absolutly fine you started your period. Girls start there period at all different ages. I bet your mom will be happy to know you got your period and she can probably answer all your questions. Good luck! :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 December 2007): well i got mine when i was 12 and i thought that was early!! but yeah mine came just b4 she went 2 work and i think just b4 she went i told her i saw blood and she said its ok u know where all the pads are and stuff so yeah i just took a bath and then took some pads and yeah and my sis helped me 2 with a starter kit yeah it was emabrasing but ii told her.. i have mine right now and it herts and im goin out later and im tryin 2 use a tampon but it aint workin!! good luck sweetie just tell her
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 November 2007): I started my period today, and here are some good ways to tell your mom,
1) Leave her a note, she'll TOTALLY understand and you don't have to feel awkward about saying it!
2) Tell her in the car, you can avoid eye contact, but don't tell her when she drops you off, at the last minute, she'll be too surprised and will probably say something embarrassing that you don't want anyone to hear.
3) Be open and honest with her, she still has (or had) her's, so she knows how you feel and what you are going through!
Hope that helps! Good luck.
Or another way, when your getting into your shower, tell your mom to "come here" and just say "Houston, we have a problem." and then show her your underwear! I did that when I started my pre-period! she was understanding!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 November 2007): take her to one side on your own
with no one else there
and say "mum i started my period toaday and im really scared"
she will be really helpfull and answer all your questions
because she has been threw all this remember
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 November 2007): I just got mine. I turn 14 in four days. It was brown stuff. I'm scared. But I've come to the realisation that it's a normal and healthy cycle that every femalegoes through.
Good luck!
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reader, doggirl2007 +, writes (17 November 2007):
 It's perfectly normal to start your period at age 10, in fact, that's when mine started. What I did probably wasn't the best choice, but it worked and I am happy with it. Basically all I did was go through that time of the month normally, stealing a few of my mother's pads. It was when she noticed the few blood stains that were on my underwear when she asked.
Just do what you think is right, and what makes you feel comfortable. Good luck!
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 November 2007): Sweetie, dont be embarrassed. Its a normal thing
theres alot of things you can do.
I left my mom a note on the table whered she see it when i went off to school so i didnt have to talk to her about it right then. You could go to the school nurse and ask her if she can call your mom and tell her. But thats not going to aviod a talk. Just go to the store with her, when you want down "that" isle grab a pack of pads and just say I need these and change the subject if your that worried.
Let me be the first to say
CONGRATS your now a women
happy perioding ;D
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 November 2007): Hi its easy just say in private do you remember when you got your period? Then you ask were you embarested when you told your mom? Then just say you got a period or say you saw blood in the toilet at school.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 November 2007): i started my period when i was 10. and wen i told my mum i felt loads better. It doesn't matter if your dad finds out because i understands aswell as your mum. Just tell her
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reader, ana.cehemo  +, writes (7 November 2007):
i also got my first period at 10. good for you, you know it's a period. back then i thought i was dying. when my mom found out she laughed and told me that i wasn't dying.
as to how long it lasted--more than a week i think. it was pretty heavy and doubts of dying seemed to creep in again. haha...
anyway, tell your mom. don't be overly dramatic about it. just make it casual.
take care.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 November 2007): Getting your period is nothing you have any control over so if your mom is a reasonable lady then there will be no problems. Ten is within the normal range of ages if a little on the early side. I started at 11 and it wasn't a huge deal. I wouldn't tell her when she's kind of distracted tho. I told my mom in the car and she slammed on the breaks. It's a big deal to moms because it means their babies are growing up.
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 November 2007): i am 12 and i started my periods a month ago and they have started agen i think they are really heavy and i havnt told my mum and i donnt know what to do because i am sooooo embarresed and i dont want my dad to find out either so i go to ma mums bathroom and nick sum of her tampons but i really want to tell her but i dont know how!!! we r in the same position lol. remember your mum has been through exactly the same thing!!!! gd luk!!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 November 2007): i am 14 and i sstarted my pirod at 10 ma mum still dont kno just go to the store and buy tan pons or pads wi out ur mom knoin thats what i do
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 October 2007): well all u have to do is go and comfront her and let her know was up because it is not going to go away and u can't hide it from her forever!
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 October 2007): Period can also start when a child has reached a certain weight 7.5 stone
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 October 2007): this has really helped me because i started pubity at 9 1/2
and im worried about starting my pubity and what to say
it is something every girl goes through and it is hard to start with but you will get used to it
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 October 2007): babe it's the most normal thing ever. dont be embarressed with ur mom. she'll understand. just catch her on her own and tell her. she'd want to support you, and i bet she'd want you to feel you cna confide in her!
Good luck,
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 October 2007): ohk, im 13, i got my period 3 days ago. first, are you sure its your period? i wasnt sure until i sarched on the internet, have you been having white or clear sticky stuff in your undies before you got your period? does it look like blood or is it brown? think about what your going to say to your mum, then just tell her, she will probably find out anyway cause there will be blood on your undies.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 October 2007): hiya im 11 i started my period when i was only 10 just like you, you should just sit down with your mum when you to are on your own and just say it! It will make you feel better and your mum will understand. There is no need for you to worry you when i started all i did was worry but when i told my mum i felt so much better about it. You can start your period from the ages 6 and up! You will feel alot better about when you have told her she has been through it! Good Luck and welcome to the womens world! Us girls are special!
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reader, happytochat  +, writes (11 October 2007):
Hey darling,
Its ok to have your period at 10, i got mine at that age too! I remember when i first got it i didnt even know what it was!!! I had nooo idea why this blood was coming out so i started crying and ran to my mum. But she was sooo supportive.
I am 100% sure that your mum would like to know if you got yours! So you should tell her. You have nothing to be embarrased about, your mum would of went through the EXACT same thing. And it doesnt matter what age you get it at really, sure 10 may be young but that doesnt suggest anything bad at all!
Your mum will be really supportive and understanding I bet, because she has been through it too.
Saying it at the dinner table probably isnt the best idea. Next time you see to her just say something like 'hey mum, can i speak to you in private please?' and she will say yes and you can go into a room alone and just say 'ive started having my period...'...and from there she will guide you through it :)
And periods can last from 4 to 7 days, it varies from person to person.
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reader, beauty585 +, writes (11 October 2007):
 yea i started my period @ 14..and i was shy 2 tell my mother @ first..so everytime it came i use 2 jus go in the bathroom and put on a pad...until oneday my period was 2 heavy 4 me and i knocked on her door and told her that my period was on..she came out and jus told me 2 use a pad wit the wings on it..and check it throughout the day 2 make sure no blood leaks out onto your pants..but yea u should change your pad once it feels full of blood..i say bout every hour or 2..good luck on telling your mother!!
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reader, beauty585 +, writes (11 October 2007):
yea i started my period @ 14..and i was shy 2 tell my mother @ first..so everytime it came i use 2 jus go in the bathroom and put on a pad...until oneday my period was 2 heavy 4 me and i knocked on her door and told her that my period was on..she came out and jus told me 2 use a pad wit the wings on it..and check it throughout the day 2 make sure no blood leaks out onto your pants..but yea u should change your pad once it feels full of blood..i say bout every hour or 2..good luck on telling your mother!!
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reader, brooke5426 +, writes (11 October 2007):
 you just have to tell her. 10 is young but thats all the more reason for you to have your mum supporting you - its a big change and its kinda scary. i promise you your mum will be supportive, maybe a little surprised but not disappointed or upset.
i think i told my mum during an arguement! it went along the lines of "stop stressing me mum, i've had a rubbish day, i've fallen out with my friend, you're on my back, AND i started my period today!" then stormed off upstairs leaving her staring at me with her mouth open.
Dont do it that way! just wait til you are alone with her and ask her if she could buy you some sanitary towels because you have started your period that way you are telling her but not making it some big dramatic announcement. She will probably feel closer to you and like you have more of a bond because it is something you need her support and help with.
good luck
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reader, rcn +, writes (11 October 2007):
 You forgot after "hey mom I started my period" to say "pass the potatoes."
This is normal for you to begin. Your a girl. If you were a boy it might be kind of hard to explain. Your mom will be a very understanding person because she is a female and once she just may have been young wondering how to tell her mom.
I don't know if you'd start heavy or light, but I probably would not wait to tell her. The average time is 7 days from start to finish. You didn't do anything wrong, you didn't eat anything or play too much sports to cause this to begin. It's just your time.
Take care.
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