First period...How long should bleeding go on for?

[Lilly-Pilly]

Can I hijack this post & ask at what age your girls got their first period?

[nothing2lose]

Can I hijack this post & ask at what age your girls got their first period?

My DD is 11 (a few months off 12).

It was definitely bittersweet. Such an important milestone, but she is my baby

I suggested we do something special to mark the occasion. She was slightly horrified at the thought

[Tinks]

I suggested we do something special to mark the occasion. She was slightly horrified at the thought

So was my DD and to be perfectly honest, I would have been if my mum had offered me a 'celebration' too.

[Mildez]

My DD got her first period almost a year ago now. Her's was heavy the first time. Very heavy and lasted a good week. Her period now only goes for about 4-5days and is what I'd say is normal (from what I can tell) She also does not get them monthly. More every 7-8weeks. I can tell when she is close to starting again as she gets so moody and her face breaks out when normally her skin is pretty much clear.

To start with she couldn't manage her bleeding. Often having leaks but I think it must be much lighter now and she rarely springs a leak.

I also didn't do anything special just gave her more tlc. I would have loved too but she would have been horrified if I made it an event. I think she preferred her privacy.