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I need advise: I'm really scared to tell my mom I'm on my period
I'm really scared to tell my mom I'm on my period cause cause I feel like she will be weird about it and I'm 11
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The reason this feels so scary to you is because we are all raised to understand some things are private, so you go to the bathroom in private, and you bath in private. Since it involves something that is very private, it's hard to mention it the first time for most people. But remember, once you've told Mom just the first time, it gets easier, you don't have to tell her again, she already knows.
Be thankful you have a mom to talk to about it, imagine a girl with only a dad. She'd have to talk to an aunt or sis or girl cousin instead and than it feels like the whole family knows.
As you've been told, its a natural thing and other than surprised you're starting at 11 instead of the age Mom was if vastly different, it doesnt matter. It is still normal. I've heard of early bloomers at age 11 and believe a neighbors daughter once started at age 10 and most have a period at 13,14,15 as average. But then there are still late bloomers who might start at 16,17 and perhaps even the odd one at 18. In most cases, there is no medical problem, its just the body waking up on its own time.
You will want the support of having Mom know. that way if you are out with the family and start and need help, you can always ask Mom who may carry something with her for emergency or make a quick trip to buy you pads. If anything different happens, the bleeding is too heavy for pads to hold, this doesnt happen often but my daughters best friend had that happen and had to see Dr to get medication to put that under control. Perhaps you might get cramping with period. It would be good to have mom to talk to and know whether its a normal pain or a problem. Parents don't always seem like they enjoy talking about anything as private as cycles or sex but when it comes to daughters, a Mom does want to be there for you, not have you muddle through it on your own which is hard if impractible to do.
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Sweetheart there is nothing to be scared of. This is a natural function of your body and something every young lady goes through. while you may think you're to young for this to be happening you are not. You are at the right age for when puberty begins for many young people. It starts for different kids at different ages. I hit puberty at 12, my sister at 15.
Your mother is expecting you to have a period and she is waiting for you to come to her. She may be a bit startled that you are among the younger ages as she will be guessing when you might start a period based on her own experience.
Once she is over this she will show you what you need and how best to care for yourself so go talk to mom.
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Dear no need to be scared, this is a natural process and should not be taken as something bad. Further your mom is the best adviser for future steps to be taken in this regard. Go ahead and tell her , be a bold and courageous girl .
Be Blessed
Dr Pirzada
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