11 Year old daughter started her period, she doesn't want to talk about it

[ShellyMeh]

When my daughter started her period last month, we were both prepared and new it would arrive soon, based on all the warning signals.  But I have noticed this month that she did not tell me when she started again, and does not want to talk about it.  Please help, how can I make her more comfortable to talk about it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[psych_mom]

No clue. Is there a need to keep discussing it at this point?

[melakay1981]

STOP!  Do not try to get her to talk about it.  My mom did that to me and I ended up yelling at her and telling her just to leave me alone and it was none of her business.  Just let her know if she has any questions she can come to you.  Leave the door open and if she wants to talk to you she will.  If not let it go.  My mom honestly made it way to awkward to ever talk to her about it.

[shelleyragsdale]

I dont really think you can make her more comfortable with it, its just going to take time ...Some girls are embarassed by this and choose not to talk about it others are very comfortable with it.  Give her  time it will happen...

[hriabywx4]

Just make sure she has plenty of supplies and leave it. If you have given her knowledge about what is happening to her body then no need to discuss unless she comes to you!

[auroragold]

Time - time - time. Give her time to get used to it on her own and don't force the issue.

Make sure she has some sort of calendar to mark her days

[styler7]

I remember being so uncomfortable at that age regarding my body. Just let her talk to you when she's ready :)

[Wyndi]

 Beyond her letting you know she needs supplies there really is no need to talk about it. More than likely she's okay with it. When mine got her period, we talked and then a few months later she asked to switch to tampons instead of pads. She's 19 now and all she will say is Mom I need more supplies.

[minimo77]

Yah after the first time, it might not even be regular for a few months either.

[TheresaC7]

My daughter didn't talk about it either. I got a call from the school nurse because she didn't know the cramping and stuff was a sign (even though she had been told). I think you need to try and keep tabs on it thought because my daughter ended up not starting every month and it started to back up in her uterus. This month she starts medication to get her regulated and try to clear up that problem. The reason we found out there was a problem was because she finally broke down and said her cramps were REALLY bad and she couldn't move or breathe because they would start up again. Her gyno said that for some reason there is an increase is this in adolescent girls now. Probably because of diets not being well rounded. Just let your DD know that if she needs any products, or tylenol for cramping or anything to let you know. If she needs anything, she will come around and tell you.

 

[cleanmoss]

I just keep all the pads in a place that she will have to come to you and then tell you she needs a pad because she started her period.  I believe if you have it in a place that she can have access to it then she be more hiding being on her period and just change her pads with out you being aware of it. My DD who is 11 as well makes a huge ordeal when it starts so she tells me all about it every time, the only thing I have issues with her on her period is at school, she got her self a little bag to change out at school but she will not go pee and change her pad, she keeps saying she doesnt get enough time between classes or the teachers wont let them have bathroom breaks during class, so when she gets home her pad is over flowing.