DD 8 showing signs of puberty

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DD turned 8 last month. Last night she told me she has a “bump” by her nipple and I can tell there are breast buds growing, quite a bit on one side and less on the other. She also has become more hairy (especially upper lip) and has colorless discharge. She’s also very moody.
Im pretty sure she’s already on her way to puberty and feel it’s way too early. She’s a very childish girl still into my little pony and dolls. I don’t think she’s ready for this at all and to be honest I’m terrified and don’t know how to handle it. I was the opposite, very late developer, with breast’s by 13 and period by 15, so it isn’t at all something I have experience with. DH is middle Eastern descent so suppose could be his genes as I’ve read girls in that part of the world often develop earlier. I’ve also read online that doctors will not offer hormone blockers if the girl is over 8, as that’s now considered within normal range (though early) for puberty.
anyone has similar experience and advice to offer?
Feel super worried and just want to be there for her but feel overwhelmed as wasn’t expecting this at all.

To be frank, I am glad that her doctor can't consider hormone blockers. I would not mess with her hormones. Let things proceed as they will.

I understand why you're worried. I would be too. But many eight-year-olds do start puberty these days so your daughter is not unusual. I hope that helps you to feel better.

There may be changes but that does not mean she is no longer a child. You don't have to worry that physical changes will put pressure on her to mature in other ways or that you're going to be dealing with a typical moody teen years before schedule. It's pretty normal for kids of any age to be moody, stubborn, whatever.

To me it really sounds like you need advice on how to guide her through this--what information to give her, how to be there for her. It might take ages to get a GP appointment but I'd try. Ask for a referral to more specialized advice. Maybe a nurse (more likely to be accessible) would have access to information about resources.

If you can afford it, maybe look for a counselor who specializes in children. If you can't afford or don't have access to any of that, it's time to get online and find books. Search on "early puberty" or "early development" and you'll find resources on how to talk to her. Don't worry! You sound involved and that's what matters.

Has your checked your hair products etc - somethings they can contain hormones etc i.e soya oil etc