Hi, my daughter turnt 10 literally 6 days ago. She came home from school today and told me she had blood when she wiped.. when we got home I confirmed she started her period.
I am absolutely distraught, she is so little. She's my first and only baby and I've never had to do this before so I have a few questions for parents with children that have recently gone through this.
It's been a long time since I started so I can't remember.
Will this be a proper period?
Will it ease in slowly?
Will she have a period every month now or will it go and come back later on?
Anything else you think would help would be appreciated, I'm so upset 😭
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dol89 · 16/04/2024 23:23
Blondeshavemorefun · 16/04/2024 23:45
Why upset ? It's normal
I was 10.5. Xmas day. Hence why remember so well !!!
I would mention to the class teacher as she may be one of the first but also incase has sore tummy /more tearful etx
Fargo79 · 16/04/2024 23:48
I'd be upset if this was my DD. I have always hated periods and suffered terribly with them during my teens and early twenties. Even now I just hate the faff of them and find them a huge inconvenience. I'd be gutted for my DD if she had to start dealing with this at primary school.
It's perfectly fine and normal for OP to feel as she does.
Blondeshavemorefun · 16/04/2024 23:45
Why upset ? It's normal
I was 10.5. Xmas day. Hence why remember so well !!!
I would mention to the class teacher as she may be one of the first but also incase has sore tummy /more tearful etx
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