But I think I will definitely remember Lauren coming up to me at church on Sunday...(she had stayed with my mom b/c we were at Monster Jam) and telling me..."I started my period last night". **GASP** I wasn't with her when it happened! But probably most of us aren't with our moms when it happens. I hugged her and made sure she was ok...she had found some pads that my sister had left there and was using them. We had talked about it a lot and I tried my best to prepare her for how to react. I knew it would be coming soon and couldn't believe she hadn't started yet. I try to be as open and honest with my kids about things. I would rather them ask me then get their info from other sources.
So there you have it...she is officially growing up on me. She will turn 13 on Thursday...sniff sniff...mom's having a little trouble understanding how she only has 5 years left with her at home. Yikes!!! I went to the store to buy her some supplies...when asked if she wanted to go with me...she gave me a definite NO!! :)
I sent her off to school today with a cute little bag to tuck away in her book bag filled with pads...wearing dark clothes...and lots of advice and love. I think she will be fine...but I am praying she has a great day with no issues.
So how about it...any advice you moms of teenagers on this subject?
Does anyone have a unforgettable story on this subject you care to share?
Such a hard thing. I bought Ashtyn a book that was really good and helped tremendously with questions she had and may not have known how to ask...it definitely opened up a dialog so we could discuss it and make her feel more knowledgeable about everything that was going on with her body. I don't remember the name of the book...I can check when I get home to see if we still have it. It was hard for me too girl! I hated it. The nice thing for Ashtyn was that was when she lost a lot of her baby fat so she felt so much better about herself.
ReplyDeleteYou know me .. I made Kyndal an appointment with my gyno for a talk about becoming a woman. That way, she would know exactly what to expect from a medical perspective. She also talked to her about STD's and other things, and was present in the exam room when I had my yearly exam. More than anything, I want her to have information so she does not have fear about her body.
ReplyDeleteHaha. This brought back so many memories. I started at Cyokamo, and rather than having my mom to turn to, I had to ask my friends for stuff. And, because it was the Monday of camp, and no one had enough for me and them, I eventually had to ask you for supplies haha. Remember? You probably don't. But it was such an embarassing thing. Kinda like at YQ when I was cramping so bad I couldn't move, and you went up to Matt and said I'm taking Kristina to the van because she's cramping really bad. Talk about being mortified. So thanks Steph, for helping/hurting me haha. Just kidding. Love you.
ReplyDeleteI started and had no clue what was going on! No one told me it would be like brownish at first, sorry, TMI! So I thought I was dying! My Mom knew right away what was happening, she handed me a pad and off I went. I love that you are so open and honest, I want that with Molly. Aww, what a bittersweet moment.
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