Kate J • Romania • 16
I got my period while I was at home. I wanted to take a bath and while I was getting ready, I saw blood. I panicked and kept telling myself "no way this is my period." Then "I got my period!" because I felt kinda left out that all of my friends had it. I took a bath, texted my sister and put a pad on.
The next day, there wasn't anything, but I was afraid to tell my mom. Later that day, I went for a walk with my dad and when I came back, I saw spotting. The next day, my sister told my mom because I was too scared and then she taught me how to correctly apply the pad. She wanted to give me "the talk" but she ended up telling me that I am old enough and that I know what happens (I did know).
The next few days, my period was just a bit heavier and I had pretty light cramps and then it ended. Or so I thought. One week later, my period came again AND IT WAS A HELLA LOT. I told my mom and she was like, "umm, just put a pad on," and that's what I did.
The next day, when I woke up, my bedsheet and my pants were STAINED even though I had a pad on. I was freaking out, but luckily my mom was calm. My period lasted about a week and I stained my clothes almost everyday. I just wanted it to end. I was wondering what the hell I was thinking when I said I wanted to get this shit which makes me bleed 7 days a month and makes my body hurt?! I mean, I don't even want babies!!
Overall, it wasn't that bad. My friends that already had theirs helped me and gave me advice. I used Flo to track it and I learned some things from secret chats and also from the Internet. The most important thing you need to know is DON'T USE HOT WATER WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO REMOVE STAINS!!
