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writes:i'm 12 years old and just started my period about a week ago. i haven't told my mum because it's to embarassing. i have tried a few times but can't bring myself to say it. also i have two older sisters who would make fun of me about it. what should i do. help!
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reader, katiedenning +, writes (11 December 2010):
i am in the same position right now. i don't want to tell her because my dad is here too, and it's really embarrasing. i'm just going to get my mum alone a bit later, and tell her then. she's already got towels because she wanted to be ready for when i did start. i think you should do the same. i hope this has been useful!?
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 August 2009): well you dont have to be ashamed when i had my first period i didnt want to tell my mom because i was embarrassed. i have three older brothers so i was really scared but then one day me and my mom were at the store and i just told my mom that i started my period and she said well i will buy you what you need.
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reader, shyree_6  +, writes (1 August 2009):
Omigosh!!
Yesterday was my birthday. So I was all excited and stuff, I was turning 12. So I tried to jump over the couch's armrest, and man! Lemme tell ya' I hit my private part really hard! .
I think I started my period today, I'm not sure tho... So when ichecjed my undie, I found red spots!!!!!!!! I thought I hurt myself from jumping over the armwrest. But then again, since I'm 12 now maybeee I just happened to start it? This morning I had a badd cramp like crazy! I don't want to tell my mom cus I don't wanna be embarrassed about it. Then she gone tell my auntie and grandma and then they're gona start awing me questions and stuff. What should I do? Should I tell? Btw this is my first period...
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 April 2009): well.. i know how you feel because i was in the same position as you a year ago and i know how embarrassing it is.. but you just have to remember. every girl has it once in there life time and its nothing to be worried about trust me .. just give your mum hints like.. iv got a belly ache.. and things like that that's what i did and it helped in the end my mum told me that i should of told her at the start.. shes your mum and shell understand dont worry.. just go for it!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 September 2008): Hey dont worry about it.
When I started my period I kept it a secret for weeks because I was really embarresed and didnt know how to tell my mom.
So I surfed some sites and they all said he same thing; Dont Worry It Happened To Your Mom Too. So I finally plucked up the courage and when my mom was saying goodnight to me I just said like really casually "Oh mom by the way I think I got my period today." She was like "Oh thats great hunny I'll get you some pads when I go shopping tommorrow. Night sweetie."
And It's as simple as that! Your mom will understand. After all she had to tell her mum about her period back in the day!
Good Luck Hunny =]
XxxxxX
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reader, Fiona xxx +, writes (6 June 2008):
 Just tell your mum. You should be reieved you got your period, and that you are not the last! In fact your mum will be expecting you to get your first period at some point.
It is just a milestone like any other that's all. One which she obviously had.
Welcome to womanhood!
There was another topic about this recently, so you cannot be unique.
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 June 2008): Okay truthfully i got my first period 3 days a go. I found this website looking for ways to tell my mum. listen, i know you might think its SOOOO scary but please trust me,
its not so scary, my mum knew something was up so she asked me and at first i TOTALLY didn't want to tell her but i did and she got me supplies and now i feel SO HAPPY! Just go for it. :)
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reader, lovehate +, writes (10 May 2008):
 Firstly, why would your sisters laugh? They went through the exact same thing and so does every girl! You should be proud of becoming a woman :) Not ashamed.
Anyway...why do your sisters have to know?
Too be honest i was exactly the same as you, i kept on thinking of ways to tell her. But she is the main person who would understand. So i say just do it. The longer you put it of the harder it will get.
Don't worry! All my love x
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reader, :):):) +, writes (9 May 2008):
I also have two older sisters so I know how you feel completely! Starting your period happens to every girl at some point so its really nothing to be embarassed about.
Tell her when you're sisters arent there, she'll probably be expecting you to tell her soon anyway so it wont be a shock.
Good luck, dont be afriad!
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reader, malvern +, writes (9 May 2008):
 All you have to say to your mum is this, " Mum I think I've started" and she'll know what you mean and take it from there. You may just be busy doing something else while you say this so you don't have to look your mum straight in the eye. Don't worry about it, your mum will know exactly how you feel and will help you along. That's what mums are for.
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reader, genie88 +, writes (9 May 2008):
hey,
i remember the day i got my first period and i had to phone my mum at work to tell her because i didn't know what to do. I felt ashamed and embarressed but my mum came home and she was proud and so happy.
Its a wonderful thing and time.
your older sisters must have started theirs by now. so trust me they wont make fun of you, infact they will be even more supportive than you think. and if they havent then they will and you will be there for them.
if you still dont have the confidence then write your mum a little letter saying " Mum, Ive started my periods" and leave it for her.
trust me she'll be more embarassed that you didn' feel you could go to her.
anyways ur a woman now! : ) So be proud and fearless.
welcome to womanhood!!!
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reader, BigSis +, writes (9 May 2008):
 Your mum is probably waiting for this day to come, Is she some kind of ogre or what? You have to tell her, and honestly darlin', there's nothing to be embarrassed about.
She'll be upset that you didn't tell her, and anyway, she's bound to find out soon enough.
It's not a taboo subject and it's something that every girl gets sooner or later.
Now you go to her and just come out with it, but do it when your sisters are not around, then you wont feel like they're going to take the mick.
Congratulations...you are now officially a young lady.
Good luck.
BigSis
xXx
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 May 2008): tell your mum theres no need for your sisters to know
i was like that at first but she will soon find out n your older sisters will hav started there periods too! They should be the main people to undestand.
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