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So, it finally happened. I need a little reassurance...

DD will be 13 in a month. Got her first period at school yesterday.

I think I did all the appropriate things ahead of time -- had a trusted female adult talk with her several months ago about what to expect, allowed her to carry a little purse with pads just in case (at her request -- although that subsided after a while). Yesterday she called from school (no supplies) so I went to get her. Came home (she has supplies here), let her rest. Am allowing her to stay home from school today since I gather managing flow for the first time may be a little tricky (and I don't think she feels so hot, which may or may not having anything to do with it).

I totally didn't make a big deal about it or anything -- that just felt weird and inappropriate. Was matter-of-fact and no big deal. Asked if she needed anything and gave her a few cuddles on the couch before going back into the office to work. She did homework and watched some TV. I reminded her that she could call the adult if there was anything she felt like talking about with a woman rather than Dad.

This is right, yes? Anything more to do? Obviously, staying home from school won't become a regular thing. Will one day learning to manage this on a personal level be enough for her or should I be prepared for her to stay home on Friday, too?[/quote]

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