How to tell my mum i started my period?!


Question: How to tell my mum i started my period?
I started my period the other day (weds/thurs round about) and i havent been able to tell my mum. My sister was on her period so was my mum ( i saw used pads being put in their bins) so i just used the pads from the bathroom cupboard. I try and catch her alone, and i go into the room so sure I'm going to tell her, but i just can't bring myself to say it.

I know some people will say "thats sad.. you should be able to tell your mum" but i can't.
How do i tell her?

How did you tell your mum?

Thanks x

Answers:

You really just need to tell her. It's simple really. It WILL be super awkward, I have to admit, but once it's out of the way you'll find it much easier to talk to her again. She's been through the exact same thing, she's not going to freak out and tell all her friends. She knows what it's like.

The more you keep trying to force yourself and think about what to say, the more likely you won't be able to do it. Try these:

- ''Mum, I got my period.'' Simple, probably easiest.
- ''Can you buy me pads or liners when you go out? I need them'' You don't say it, just an idea.
- Leave a note where she will find it.
- Being the technology generation, why not send her a text or email? Then you don't have to tell her face to face.

You really really need to tell her though. You shouldn't be embarrassed but I know you can't help it! Sooner or later she IS going to find out and feel very upset that you didn't tell her - like it's her fault. You HAVE to build a bond about talking about things like this, because you probably won't have your period at the exact same time as either of them. Just tell her, catch a moment when you're alone. Don't think about what to say, just say what comes out your head. Good luck hun! ?
xx



I'm not seeing why this is a huge problem. Just let her know. She's a woman; she knows all about having a period. Just mention it. It's not like she has to do anything like throw a party or put up a billboard.
You seem to have a hang-up about this, assuming any of this is true at all--unable to say you got your period, looking in bins for used feminine products--I'm not sure you're for real.
Edit: Something is not ringing true here. In your profile you say you're a "young English gal" who pays attention in sex ed classes and who offers to help others here in this section. But you can't tell your mother you've started menstruating? I'm not really buying this.



well since there are pads for you to use, at school (you're not on holidays are you?) text her saying you just got it. :) or email her :)

EDIT**** if she is at the shop you could text her saying you just got it and then your mum might tell your stepdad or he just might think she is getting more for her. You could always go with them and ask if you could talk to her, the you and her can leave your stepdad for a bit while you choose some :)

good luck :) -i had it easy in telling her (my mum was away so i had to text her) but not so lucky that 5-6 people new i had gotten it with in the first 2-3 hours :/ (my friends mum, my friend, maybe her dad, my mum and my dad- i was a my friends house)



When I was young I started mine and didn't say about it for a couple days, but that's because I didn't have my mum, just step.

Later on it got too heavy and I woke up in quite abit (TMI)
So I went to her crying, because I was so emotional.
Looking back on it, should have just went to her and said period came.
And asked for pads/tampons.
Do the same?
I know it's scary, but really isn't anying to be ashamed of.
Becoming a lady :)



Write it on the grocery list, if you have a family grocery list. Just put "pads" or "tampons". She'll recognize your handwriting and know what it means.

Dad won't be shopping at the grocery, and wouldn't know what "pads" are even if he tried.



Send her a text if you cant get her alone or feel embarrassed, as soon as she knows she will be sympathetic, text I cant tell you face to face but want you to know I have started my periods, or tell your sister and she will tell her.



saay " i think i got my period.." than she'll probually just tell you about it & buy you stuff.
it kinda just all works out. so telll her ! itll be okay :)
i told my cousin when i got it ( i was at there house) then she told my aunt and they helped me. maybe tell your sister too?



Just tell her naturally, it's a completely natural process in a female's body, I don't know how old is your mother but if she's less than 50 she still has periods and she will understand. She is your mom after all



if its really that awkward then you could text her and then say sorry i was too embarressed to tell you, as long as you talk to her in person afterwards :) x



"I'm bleeding from my vagina"



Mum, I think my periods have started, please forgive me.



It's a natural occurrence for the ladies, so the other day would have been perfect since they were on their cycle as well. Your going to find you all might be on your cycles around the same time too..LOL.
Just go to her and say. Hey mom, guess what happened to me? TELL her, she can help explain some things to you and tell you how it really is and not what your GF's think.
It's ok, really...she wants you to her her and do not be embarrassed, its a natural occurrence for every young lady!
I started mine at 11. My mom made me go buy pads because she said I needed to get used to doing it (she was with me the whole time) I taught my daughter the same...it's ok. Tell her what you need or ask her to go with you and YOU pick out what YOU need!



Hi there

It sounds as though your not quite sure how to say it. If your finding it hard to catch her by herself or not knowing what to say, take 5 and think about it - it a natural thing to happen and it happens to all women. If you cant speak to her face to face try texting her or writing it down. Its good if she does know so that she can support you and make sure there is enough 'pads' or ' tampons' in the house for you. Just remember its a natural proccess of growing up.

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