Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 17:14     Subject: Gift for first period?
No gift. God. That would be mortifying. Weren't you a 12 year old girl once? If my mom did that to me I would have probably died.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 17:12     Subject: Gift for first period?
My 12 year old was so excited to get her period. A few of her friends already had so she was really “waiting” for it. I had given her a few books about menstruation when she was 11, so she thought it was a big “deal.”

I didn’t give her a gift, but we did get our nails done. I got her Thinx and we chatted about periods for quite awhile. She had so many questions for me. It was cute bonding with her.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 17:08     Subject: Gift for first period?
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Anonymous wrote:I need to start thinking about this too, and see lots of comments here and elsewhere about “period underwear”. I’ve never used it so if anyone who has can let me know what is the best type to get to have on hand for a preteen?
LOL "period underwear" is the old, ratty pair with the stains on them you wear in case you have a leak.


Period underwear is absorbent leakproof underwear deigned to absorb upwards of 8 tsp of liquid. Some wear just the underwear. Some like it as back up to a pad, tampon or cup.


Do you have any experience with it and a brand to recommend? Obviously this is what I was talking about, not ratty old crap...


Thinx is one brand. I just couldn’t see my 10 yo using tampons or pads (I had a feeling they wouldn’t be taken care of in a hygienic manner when used) and I got her a ton of Thinx and they are great. She just chucks them in her dirty clothes when she’s done because they’re black and you can’t see any stains they make. They are a touch thicker than normal underwear but she has never complained about that. They don’t have girls sizes but an XS has been fine.


That's really gross. She should rinse them first.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 16:54     Subject: Gift for first period?
https://www.drnorthrup.com/celebrating-a-girls-first-period/
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:57     Subject: Gift for first period?
Anonymous wrote:This isn’t nearly as weird as people are saying it is. A lot of people do it.
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Lots of people do weird things.

What exactly are they celebrating?

I am having trouble figuring out what is being celebrated.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:30     Subject: Gift for first period?
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Anonymous wrote:My mom got me flowers when I got my first period and I was touched and have a special memory about it.


I think flowers would be lovely and special. why not?


Np. How is getting your period an accomplishment? I dont understand the celebratory aspect. It is just a bodily function that annoys you for years. Yeah?


Great attitude to pass on to your daughters.


I agree - it is a great attitude to pass on to our daughters. It is not in fact an accomplishment but is biology. No present is needed.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:26     Subject: Gift for first period?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:My mom got me flowers when I got my first period and I was touched and have a special memory about it.


I think flowers would be lovely and special. why not?


Np. How is getting your period an accomplishment? I dont understand the celebratory aspect. It is just a bodily function that annoys you for years. Yeah?


Great attitude to pass on to your daughters.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:25     Subject: Gift for first period?
Anonymous wrote:Other than a nice pouch that fits in her backpack but can be hidden in a binder to go use the restroom in school, and having the supplies on hand, dear god no.


No kid wants to bring a binder into the bathroom.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:23     Subject: Gift for first period?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My mom got me flowers when I got my first period and I was touched and have a special memory about it.


I think flowers would be lovely and special. why not?


Np. How is getting your period an accomplishment? I dont understand the celebratory aspect. It is just a bodily function that annoys you for years. Yeah?
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:22     Subject: Gift for first period?
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Anonymous wrote:OP - this is a horrible idea. Horrible.


+1. My MIL sent my DD red earrings and my DD still makes fun of this gift 5 years later.


How did your MIL even find out? Gross all around.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:20     Subject: Gift for first period?
This isn’t nearly as weird as people are saying it is. A lot of people do it.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:15     Subject: Gift for first period?
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Anonymous wrote:Wondering how you explain the bouquet of flowers to your other children, especially your sons? The thought of this celebration is cringe-y.


Why wouldn’t you just tell them?


Yep, all children should know about how bodies work, puberty, etc.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:13     Subject: Gift for first period?
Anonymous wrote:Wondering how you explain the bouquet of flowers to your other children, especially your sons? The thought of this celebration is cringe-y.


Why wouldn’t you just tell them?
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:13     Subject: Gift for first period?
Omg what
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2020 15:12     Subject: Gift for first period?
In the old days, I would say go get pedis and go for lunch. Something that’s just a fun experience vs a gift. I’m not sure about a tangle gift. Maybe something you get her but don’t explicitly tie to the period would be ok.