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writes: about a month ago or something like that i started my peroids and i was a little confused as the colours changed and i wasnt sure wether it was my period or not, but i later found out that it was - i never told my mum because i just couldnt bring myself to do it...i know its proberly going to start agin soon towards the end of the month, and i am going to have to tell my mum but im seriously confused embarassed and allsorts really. nobody else knows apart from me but its just bringing myself together to tell someone! desperatly seeking opinions and advice... :(
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 June 2008): Honey,it's OK.Go ahead and tell your mother.She's only
going to help you.When I got my period,I got scared,so I
called my mom up and she said it was my period and she
showed me how to put a pad on.But you'll start to hate it
later on.You get cramps and pains and headaches and all kinds of symptoms.But take some Midol.You could tell her by writing a note and sliding it under her door or something like that,whatever you like.But your mom needs
to know about this.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 June 2008): hi!
periods, no matter what people say, can be horrible. when things are horrid you need your mum. i got mine when i was 10 & i told my mum imediately, she was really nice and understanding and is really good at keeping me topped up with pads etc. ur mum nos it will happen one day and not telling suggests u don't trust her, which is bad. Oh, and warning, u probs wont get your periods regularly for the first few times, ask your, mum, she knows and understands.
jelly
ps it's probable that she'll see some soil pants where ur pad leaked, so tell her first b4 she finds out the hard way.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 June 2008): Celebrate this time in your life. Your menarche can be a great memory to add to your mental photo album. I still remember mine, April 9th, 2005.
I'm sure your mother would be thrilled to know you started your period! Mine was happy for me, because she knew I'd been waiting for years--I was the last girl, at 14, to start her period at the end of 8th grade year.
Like I said, celebrate this moment. Your womb has matured, you can be with child (hopefully not for many years, mind you), but you're a woman now. You should be proud.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 June 2008): of course you should tell your mom you two are both females nothing new. i got my period when i was 10 and it has been over several years now for me. when i first got my period i thought it was hot sauce comming out, lol because lately in that time i was eating a lot of spicy foods with hot sauce. i was shocked, and i thought something was wrong with me, and this period thing was new for me. so just RELAX!
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reader, babbi x  +, writes (15 June 2008):
 hiiyyaahh hunni x
i have just recently started my periods 2 x
(in december )
telling your mum can be really hard x
but i am sure that she will understand x
keep me posted x
if you need any advice , dont be afraid to ask x x
babbi x
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reader, aphexinfinite +, writes (15 June 2008):
 dont worry about being embarressed we all go through but if you tell your mum she will be able to help you through it..im so glad i told my mum she was great. so dont worry ask to speak to your mum in private and tell her that your feeling embaressed about this but you have started your periods. and it will all be fine dont worry hug hug x aphex
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reader, Country Woman +, writes (15 June 2008):
 Hey sweetheart don't be frightened of telling your mum as we all get older it happens to us all (including your mum) there is certainly nothing to feel embarrassed about as it is the most natural thing in the world.
I was very very lucky as I could talk to my dad as well as my mum and dad tried for 10 years to have children so he had gone through so much with my mum that he knew so much about women's monthly cycles that it was very easy in my home.
However, your mum could well be feeling left out or she knows already but just hasn't said anything to you. She is probably waiting for you to go to her to tell her. Mum's are great as they can include what you need in the weekly shopping basket and pay for it to so you never need run out of anything and your mum can give you tips if you are feeling lousy one month and also she is a great go between if you are feeling cranky and you either have siblings or your dad is getting on at you as mum's can say 'no leave her alone as she needs some tlc at the moment' or something similar.
Be brave and ask to talk to her in private or in your room and just say that you have been wanting to tell her but you were embarrassed and she will, (believe me), understand and be there for you OK.
Now all you have to do is promise me that you will tell her as soon as possible so that there are stocks in the house and she is there for you OK?
It will be fine - trust me I am a mum myself although my daughter isn't your age yet but I would hate it if she felt she couldn't tell me anything so just bite the bullet and you will feel so much better once it is out in the open, also if you were feeling lousy one day for school your mum is there to explain so you don't have to, I'm not saying that you will or that is an excuse to use but just bear that in mind OK.
Best of luck and keep me posted OK sweetheart. Keep smiling and everything will be fine.
BFN
Country Woman
x
P.S. Good girl for asking for some advice, some don't so you have already grown up more than you know.
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reader, Phoenix-Rose +, writes (15 June 2008):
Well i'll tell you i started my periods when i was 12 but i was on holiday in paris with the school. lucky enough my mum packed liners for me. As soon as i got home i told her and she was really helpful and gave me tons of advice. I know feel i can talk to her about anything. You never said what age you were but i hope you do tell her soon as she'll understand as she'll have went through it exactly the same as you and i'm sure you'll be able to ask her anything after that:)
hope it was useful
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reader, Stacey_x +, writes (15 June 2008):
You should tell someone so that they can reassure you that there is nothing to be worried about, and buy you some underwear protection like tampons/pads. If you are still unsure about the colour of your period, they will be able to help you (especially a female). Telling your mum will be nothing to be embarassed about, she's had her period too along with every adult female you know.
I was embarassed to tell my mum, but when I did I learnt that it was nothing serious or wrong, and just a healthy part of female life.
Go tell her right now! :)
x
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reader, ChloeBabes +, writes (15 June 2008):
Starting your periods is not something to be ashamed of every woman in the world starts ther periods at some point in their life and have their own own experiences just like you are just now a really think that you should talk to your mum just you and her and tell her . Am sure she will be there because remember your mum stared her periods a one point in her life and shes knows how embarressing it can be . Talk to her and tell her how you are feeling there is no reason to be embarressed your just growing up .
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reader, Seven  +, writes (15 June 2008):
yes go ahead and tell your mother.....she needs to know about things like that....if you feel uncomfortable telling her make sure u tell her when no one is around...just a one on one mother and daughter talk...just know that now you got your period you can get pregnant if you have sex...so start make sure you use protection!!!
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