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When should I address the AF?

post #1 of 10
6/22/06 at 1:47pm
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Brittany is 8 and I know it will be a few years before she gets it but when do I start talking to her about it?
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post #2 of 10
6/22/06 at 1:51pm
I don't think my mother ever addressed it with me. She took me to a job interview with her and I got it on the way. I think she just bought me pads. Didn't explain anything. I knew about it because I read Judy Blumes Are you There God It's Me Margaret.
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post #3 of 10
6/22/06 at 1:53pm
When we went for Jessi's 9 year check up, the Dr. asked if we'd talked about it yet. We hadn't, but we did shortly after that. Seeing as how many girls start as early as 10, you should probably think about doing so in the next year or so!
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post #4 of 10
6/22/06 at 3:26pm
My cousin started when she was 9. I'd have it soon, just in case.
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post #5 of 10
6/22/06 at 3:33pm
The girls know the basics and that they can come to me with questions. CAitlyn's 7 and Angela's 11.
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post #6 of 10
6/22/06 at 4:38pm
Haley's 4 and we've already talked about it.

I just casually mention all sorts of things to her because she is so curious. I guess I'll have another discussion with her when it actually happens, so I have a while.

I don't think it's ever too soon to talk. Especially since you never know when she might get it. It's better that she be prepared early and not freaked out when it does happen.
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post #7 of 10
6/22/06 at 5:25pm
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Do you wait till she starts developing? I mean a little and maybe some pubic hair? I just dont know if she will be a late blummer like me (16).
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post #8 of 10
6/22/06 at 7:41pm
Hmm I might start talking about it and other bodily changes if you haven't. I think its better to start early then have it show up on her and her not know what's going on.
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post #9 of 10
6/23/06 at 11:26am
I have to say go for it. I know we had "the video" in 4th grade, but I already knew because I had older friends. My mom never talked to me about it. I had the talk (after fishing for what she already knew) with Anna when she was around 8yr old. She already knew the basics. She started when she was 11. I always said if I had had a girl I would have the talk as soon as they wondered what the pads and tampons I bought were for, but I would make sure they knew the details by the time they were 8. When Josh or my boys ask I will give a brief explanation to them as well, just not as much detail. Like Mel said, better to know what is coming then be surprised.
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post #10 of 10
6/23/06 at 6:34pm
I agree with Dawn. I started early too.
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