Mother in law & granddaughter's periods

[clare21]

My mother in law has asked twice if our 12 year old daughter's periods have started. Both times on the phone, both time I have dodged it. Last night I said DD would be mortified if she thought we were talking about her and suggested we left it. I don't really think it's any of her business. I am probably being over sensitive but why should I share puberty intricacies....

It seems a bit odd but perhaps she is just making conversation (weird though it may be). People have different attitudes when discussing periods. My DDs don't find it embarrassing at all and are always a bit perplexed at other people's attitudes.