Guest guest Posted August 22, 2000 Report Share Posted August 22, 2000 Hi to all moms of pubic or pre pubic girls My daughter is almost 12 and started her periods a few months ago. I too was terrified at the prospect of puberty. Hairy bits and adult smells etc etc. Anyway I am very proud of the way she is coping, much better than I expected. Although she can cope with pads and periods independantly, I still have to squirt the deodourant (left arm pit first right second) and, after much deliberation I decided that armpit shaving was a good idea. Again in must be done in the right order left armpit first then right. I can agree that the thought of letting her loose with a shaver by herself is scary so I'm thinking of buying an electric wet/dry shaver for her. Question - Leg shaving is it a good idea or not? She is very hairy in this area but somehow I have resisted it so far. What do you think? , mom of aged 11 > In a message dated 8/20/00 8:10:04 PM Central Daylight Time, lmuzic@n... > writes: > > << Hi Kathy. Jill did not go through puberty until a little bit later, she > was > around 9 when changes started for her and she started her period when she > was 11. For the two years prior to her period, she did become more > aggressive, more emotional, more unstable in her behavior-would get silly, > no modesty after getting out of the shower, etc. This all subsided when she > started her period. She is more content, happier, loving, etc. Just before > her period, about a week before, she has some mild discomfort and/or mood > changes, but, nothing major. She is very good about her hygiene, wearing > anti-perspirant every day before she gets dressed and can independently care > for her personal hygiene needs, although, I do shave her underarms for now. > We're working on this one-I'm not wild about her using a disposal razor just > yet:) Best, > > >> > > : > > I hope it's OK if I respond here even though you had addressed your message > to Kathy. I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your experiences with your > daughter. I am really nervous about the puberty and adolescence issues which > are fast approaching and it is great to have all of this information to draw > from. > > > Thanks again, > > > Vickie Nettles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2000 Report Share Posted August 22, 2000 My daughter has not reached this stage yet, but my friend's daughter has and we discussed this the other night. We agreed that armpit shaving is a necessity, but leg shaving was not. The problem with shaving legs is that once you start, you can't stop. The hair comes back darker, thicker and more coarse every time you shave. This has to be done every 6-7 days at least. If her leg hair is blond, I wouldn't shave it. Just my .02 cents! Jaymee nashumberside@... wrote: > Hi to all moms of pubic or pre pubic girls > > My daughter is almost 12 and started her periods a few months ago. I > too was terrified at the prospect of puberty. Hairy bits and adult > smells etc etc. Anyway I am very proud of the way she is coping, > much better than I expected. Although she can cope with pads and > periods independantly, I still have to squirt the deodourant (left > arm pit first right second) and, after much deliberation I decided > that armpit shaving was a good idea. Again in must be done in the > right order left armpit first then right. I can agree that the > thought of letting her loose with a shaver by herself is scary so I'm > thinking of buying an electric wet/dry shaver for her. > > Question - Leg shaving is it a good idea or not? She is very hairy > in this area but somehow I have resisted it so far. What do you > think? > > , mom of aged 11 > > > > In a message dated 8/20/00 8:10:04 PM Central Daylight Time, > lmuzic@n... > > writes: > > > > << Hi Kathy. Jill did not go through puberty until a little bit > later, she > > was > > around 9 when changes started for her and she started her period > when she > > was 11. For the two years prior to her period, she did become more > > aggressive, more emotional, more unstable in her behavior-would > get silly, > > no modesty after getting out of the shower, etc. This all > subsided when she > > started her period. She is more content, happier, loving, etc. > Just before > > her period, about a week before, she has some mild discomfort > and/or mood > > changes, but, nothing major. She is very good about her hygiene, > wearing > > anti-perspirant every day before she gets dressed and can > independently care > > for her personal hygiene needs, although, I do shave her underarms > for now. > > We're working on this one-I'm not wild about her using a disposal > razor just > > yet:) Best, > > > > >> > > > > : > > > > I hope it's OK if I respond here even though you had addressed your > message > > to Kathy. I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your experiences > with your > > daughter. I am really nervous about the puberty and adolescence > issues which > > are fast approaching and it is great to have all of this > information to draw > > from. > > > > > > Thanks again, > > > > > > Vickie Nettles > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2000 Report Share Posted November 28, 2000 Sue, if it is her time, you will get through it. Can she just take midol? Or how about one of those pms teas that I see. Or, ask your hfs for an herbal or homeopathic remedy to relieve menstrual symptoms. Is steph pottytrained, if she is you may want to start putting a pad in her panties for a few minutes at a time, to get her used to the feeling. If she is not, try putting one in her pullup or whatever it is you are using. Do not stress out and panic, that will only make it harder on her. If you really must cry, go to your room and lock the door. Make sure she knows that it is normal and nothing to be alarmed about. Talk to her just like she was any other child. This will help calm you both down. best of luck and I hope you get more advice cindi Gazzara wrote: > Steph is 12 years old and has had the outer signs of puberty for > about a year. The past few days - since about Thanksgiving HAPPY > HOLIDAYS!!!!!! She has been off the wall SIBS , aggressions running > around like a manaic lots of abdominal discomfort. My doctor is > clueless and I am in a panic - I know this is a very hinky time She > is also doing lots of isolated muscle contractions and very > uncomftorable whimpering alot. She's non verbal and big and I have no > idea what to do. I'm thinking its her period does anyone have any > suggestions about medication for PMS can someone who has been there > reaasure me that I and she will live through this - because I tell > folks it ain't looking good. > > sue > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2000 Report Share Posted November 28, 2000 Do a stomach xray (has Serrousi explained) to see if their is a blockage of fecus in the tract. This would also be seen as toe walking, muscle contractions, heady temper tantrums almost pain like. Hope this helps Kathy puberty >Steph is 12 years old and has had the outer signs of puberty for >about a year. The past few days - since about Thanksgiving HAPPY >HOLIDAYS!!!!!! She has been off the wall SIBS , aggressions running >around like a manaic lots of abdominal discomfort. My doctor is >clueless and I am in a panic - I know this is a very hinky time She >is also doing lots of isolated muscle contractions and very >uncomftorable whimpering alot. She's non verbal and big and I have no >idea what to do. I'm thinking its her period does anyone have any >suggestions about medication for PMS can someone who has been there >reaasure me that I and she will live through this - because I tell >folks it ain't looking good. > >sue > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2000 Report Share Posted November 29, 2000 Can she take Tylenol? I saw some product in the store yesterday, I think it is by the makers of Tylenol, that was called Women's Relief or Menstrual Relief. It would be similar to Pamprin or Midol. I'd give that a try. Best, >Steph is 12 years old and has had the outer signs of puberty for >about a year. The past few days - since about Thanksgiving HAPPY >HOLIDAYS!!!!!! She has been off the wall SIBS , aggressions running >around like a manaic lots of abdominal discomfort. My doctor is >clueless and I am in a panic - I know this is a very hinky time She >is also doing lots of isolated muscle contractions and very >uncomftorable whimpering alot. She's non verbal and big and I have no >idea what to do. I'm thinking its her period does anyone have any >suggestions about medication for PMS can someone who has been there >reaasure me that I and she will live through this - because I tell >folks it ain't looking good. > >sue > > -- visit us at www.sistersdj.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2001 Report Share Posted March 7, 2001 Thanks for your advice. 's teacher already spoke to the school nurse who said she would be glad to help in school. Surprisingly, has been great with wearing the pads and even changed herself. However, I know that she doesn't really have a clue as to what is happening to her. How old is your daughter? Eleven is so young! I was 13 or 14. has been pretty developed for awhile so I knew that this day was coming....but I could have used a few more months. This makes me feel so old!!!! Re: Puberty My 11 year old daughter just had her 1st period. So far she has been very good about it. She is wearing her pad but goes to the bathroom frequently to clean herself. She doesn't really understand this. I had practiced with wearing a pad and trying to tell her what to expect. But how do I make her understand to the best of her ability? Do any mothers have any ideas? She is still such a baby!!! How do I handle this with the school? She'll need someone to help her in school......The joys of motherhood!!!! Maureen Dear Maureen, Does she have an IEP? You can write this in to the IEP that she needs assistance. The school nurse would be glad to assist her and there is probably a bathroom in the nurse's office. My daughter does fine with this at school. She takes a small purse with a pad in it and goes to the bathroom to change. The aide used to go with her to make sure she locked the door and was able to do it herself, once she did, she's on her own. I try to time changing the pad around meals. She puts one on at breakfast, changes at lunch at school, one at dinner time and one before bed. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2001 Report Share Posted March 7, 2001 I think girls may just hit puberty earlier now regardless. My daughter is the only child I have that isn't special needs. She started showing signs of breast on her ninth birthday....Her period started at ten. She is twelve and looks twenty....I swear . I tell people that and they never believe me till they see her and their eyes pop out. Maybe there is something to the steroids in the beef theory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 >Thanks for your advice. 's teacher already spoke to the >school nurse who said she would be glad to help in school. >Surprisingly, has been great with wearing the pads and even >changed herself. However, I know that she doesn't really have a clue >as to what is happening to her. > >How old is your daughter? Eleven is so young! I was 13 or 14. >has been pretty developed for awhile so I knew that this day was >coming....but I could have used a few more months. This makes me >feel so old!!!! Jill is 13 now. She started her period when she was 11. But, hey, so did I, so, it wasn't surprising for me. The really weird thing is that I'm going through menopause and I'm only 41! Now, that really makes one feel old. -- visit us at www.sistersdj.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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