Anonymous
Post 11/14/2017 10:28     Subject: Would you pick up DD for her period?
Oh, gosh! I remember those days when you were convinced everyone could see the pad from behind and everyone could hear it when you walked. When I was in middle school, the school put a rule into effect mid-way through the year that hoodies were considered coats and had to be left in lockers; you couldn't wear one or carry it through the day. I remember crying to my mom because tying a hoodie around my waist was like a safety net when I was on my period.

I was more lenient with my DD when she first started and until she got to high school. If she had an accident and wanted to come home rather than change, I'd pick her up. If she wanted a note to skip PE, I'd indulge. If she woke up and just wasn't feeling it, I'd let her stay home. I always monitored to make sure it didn't become a habit of every month she got a string of days home or early pickups. Luckily, she never abused my leniency.
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2017 09:45     Subject: Re:Would you pick up DD for her period?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would pick her up, yes


+100

Poor thing. I work and I’d pick her up.


Oh just read post. Great sister!!
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2017 09:45     Subject: Re:Would you pick up DD for her period?
Anonymous wrote:I would pick her up, yes


+100

Poor thing. I work and I’d pick her up.
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2017 09:29     Subject: Re:Would you pick up DD for her period?
Anonymous wrote:OP here. My sister lives close to the school and went and got her. They are getting panera and bonding a bit. School is important and so is learning to deal with your period but today I just wanted to give her a little relief.

Good choice OP. I was gonna answer that my decision would be influenced by whether or not I worked and could get to her easily enough.

Glad your sister could help out.

Also, besides the noise with pads, menstrual fluid smells. I had a coworker ....

Glad it worked out OP. I would pick up a little make up bag as a PP suggested, put her supplies in it and let her keep it in her locker.

Also there are pads today which as SO much better than those of years past which is what is sounds like the nurse had.

They are thin, absorb everything, no icky smell. Maybe you could give some to the nurse for the next poor girl.
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2017 09:22     Subject: Would you pick up DD for her period?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Don't pick her up.
Do donate a Costco size thing of tampons to the school nurse.


The nurse at my middle school thought tampons were only for women of ill repute so wouldn't stock any or give any out to the students. Only the depends size pads. Fun times...


NP here. OP (and others), consider donating a mix of mini-pads, tampons (they do come in different sizes so get different sizes) and those THIN maxi-pads that aren't "Depends size." I know just what the PP means by that. Yikes.

Tell the nurse they're for anyone, not just your own DD. It would be a service to all the girls at the school.

Not all girls this age, or any age, use tampons. Some girls and women never use them at all. My DD only uses them when she has to swim or dance. Don't donate just tampons, please.

Also, OP, the day is nearly done now but I'd pick up my DD especially if this were the first time she'd made a call like this. I'm glad your sister is using it for some lunch and bonding time. The world will not end if she misses part of a day of school at this age. By the time she's in high school, it really does create problems to miss even a single class sometimes, so until then -- don't overthink pulling her out if she really needs it and there is no test or project being affected.


+1
My daughter (13) can't use tampons yet and would definitely need pads. I've tried encouraging her to used tampons, but she just can't "get it in," so it's pads for her. Hopefully, she'll get it eventually, because they'll make life so much easier!
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2017 06:33     Subject: Re:Would you pick up DD for her period?
Anonymous wrote:You people can't read. She dod NOT say she was in elentary. She did NOT say she was 12.

In any event, please go pick up you DD for this WHATEVER her age. Even if she's 40 and you're 70.

Keeee-rist.


The post was originally in the elementary school forum. Then the OP said she was 12 and apparently the post was moved. I'm not sure why you think other people can't read.
Anonymous
Post 11/14/2017 06:18     Subject: Re:Would you pick up DD for her period?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My mother would have said, "Suck it up, buttercup." She sure as hell would not have left work and taken me for Panera.


This is my mother, too which is why I'd definitely go pick her up!

Lol, same here!
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2017 23:12     Subject: Would you pick up DD for her period?
No, I wouldn't. You offered a solution, she declined. She's covered, not ideally in her mind, but covered.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2017 23:09     Subject: Would you pick up DD for her period?
Anonymous wrote:I would get her. Sometimes you just need to put School second and be there for your daughter. She’s overwhelmed with handling this today- so have her her books etc. and get ice cream or something and cuddle up and watch something funny. She can take a nice bath or shower and do her homework and get organized for dealing with this st school tomorrow.

I had horrendous periods before the went on the pill. I passed out every month, would throw up and had unbelievable cramps not too dissimilar to my non medicated labor with one of my children.

Compassion is always where i try to go first when thinking about situations. Yes she will have to learn to deal but this is all new to her.


Me too. It was like going into labor every month. Did your arms and legs go numb too? And the dang French teacher never believed me when I felt it coming on, so I frequently passed out in class and had to be carried to the nurse by the boy who sat next me. I'd vomit for a few hours, then when I could walk again, the nurse would call my mom.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2017 22:58     Subject: Would you pick up DD for her period?
I'm usually a stickler for attendance, but I would totally pick DD up for this.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2017 22:51     Subject: Re:Would you pick up DD for her period?
Anonymous wrote:OP here. My sister lives close to the school and went and got her. They are getting panera and bonding a bit. School is important and so is learning to deal with your period but today I just wanted to give her a little relief.


+1 great solution, OP.