DD has become a woman!!

LOL Kathy! Congratulations to her! Geez, I remember when that happened to me - my mom made me go to school that day and I was so upset! I really wanted to stay home. Have a great *woman* day with her on Friday!

By Yjja123 on Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 09:42 am:

Someone asked how do you celebrate?
Jessica has not started but she has read a few great books that explain it well...not to mention we have discussed it completely. When she starts I will take her out for a mother/daughter day. I have a gift all ready for her. I made her a garnet necklace and it has a poem( see below). It is all stored inside a large wooden box that has an assortment of sanitary products so she can decide what she likes to use.
The poem:
"This necklace was created especially for you in celebration of your passage into womanhood. Iridescent crystals represent the curiosity and joy that sparkle in your eyes. As the months and years pass, may you never lose your youthful enthusiasm for life. The moon-goddess represents the lunar cycle which draws the ocean tides and guides your monthly cycle. Let the moon inspire you to realize your connection to the greater universe and to your own natural rhythms. Garnets represent your menstrual cycle, a monthly reminder of your inherant power, wisdom and strength as a woman. May you always respect yourself by nurturing your mind, spirit and body, knowing that within you lies the miracle of creation. by Jaqui Freund"

By Kathy on Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 01:59 pm:

That sounds great Yvonne. I'm sure your DD will love it when it's her time. I wasn't as prepared as you (I knew it was coming, but not this soon), so I'm not exactly sure what Rachel and I will be doing tomorrow. She has her last class of dance for the year at 4:30 and will arrive home at 11:30 or so. I'm thinking of taking her out to lunch and she wants to get her ear cartilege pierced since she already has 2 holes in each ear. Then after dance, I was thinking of going to a movie, but that depends on what is playing. And that's about it. Like I said, she caught me off guard. I would've like to have been more prepared, but I can plan in advance for my younger daughter.

By Bellajoe on Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 02:31 pm:

I never heard of people celebrated getting their period! LOL

By Yjja123 on Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 05:11 pm:

It is a huge moment in a girl's life. My mother did not celebrate it or even explain it to me. I vowed with my daughter I would celebrate the change in her life. I have many things planned for various stages of my children's lives. I have a bracelet that I have added charms to that on her 16th birthday she will receive. I have a card that I have recorded each charms date and reason for it (example: dance shoes for her first dance recital). I have things for my son too. When he turns 16 he will receive a knight ring that is similar to the one I gave my husband when we were dating.
Congrats to your daughter! You are a great mom to celebrate with her!

By Rayanne on Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 06:51 pm:

Congrats to your DD Kathy

I remember when I started mine. I was watching Foot Loose on TV.

By Kim on Friday, May 13, 2005 - 07:39 am:

I also took out dd when it was her time. I sent her flowers, we had lunch and got her ears pierced. I waited to pierce them. Then later her father gave her a pair of gold butterfly earrings to signify her metamorphosis. I will do the same for younger dd. It made her feel really special.

This was not done for me!

By Bobbie~moderatr on Saturday, May 14, 2005 - 12:00 am:

Kim, I remember when you did that... LOL I think it is a major milestone in their life. Just as major as every other milestone we celebrate..

My mom handed me a book... I was so excited.. Ran to her and told her it had finally came and she handed me a book??? Ah well.

By Kim on Saturday, May 14, 2005 - 10:00 am:

LOL, Bobbie, I got a BELT and pads to go with it!!! This was in the 1980s!

By Bellajoe on Saturday, May 14, 2005 - 10:12 am:

I was nervous to tell my mom i started my period. I wrote her a note and put it on her pillow. She read it and gave me a hug and told me where the pads were! That's all.

By Dawnk777 on Saturday, May 14, 2005 - 03:03 pm:

My mom left me a book on my desk one day! She wanted me to come to her and ask questions, but I read the book and really didn't have any questions, so I never did.

The day it came, I was going to tell my mom after supper. My best friend called during supper and everyone wanted to know why Peggy called! So, I ended up announcing it at supper, in front of my whole family. I was so embarassed. Argh.

While I did use a belt and pad a little bit, in the beginning, they were just starting to come out with Stayfree and New Freedom adhesive pads, in 1973 or 1974, so I mostly used those, until I got into tampons, probably in high school.

By Lorebunde on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 08:56 am:

Kathy, How old is your daughter? My daughter just turned 8 and the Dr. said in about 3 years she should get hers. She is developing little "buds". Funny, I don't even really remember getting my period. I do remember watching a movie in school, getting a pad & belt.
I haven't told my dd about periods yet. When should I start?

By Yjja123 on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 09:07 am:

Lorebunde--I think that you should start talking with her now. Kids are developing quicker these days and information is power.
My daughter is 10 and started developing at 8. We had "the talk" at 8 and various discussions since. She also has a great book called "Growing Up: It's a Girl Thing by MAVIS JUKES"
BOTH Jessica and Addison read the book.
PS---My son has known the birds and bees since he was 7. He asked a ton of questions, read a few books and was very matter of fact about it. He came home from school wanting to know the truth as he was being told all kinds of strange stories at school. We have always answered the kids questions openly and honestly. It makes for some very interesting conversations.

By Lorebunde on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 09:43 am:

Thanks! My son, now 14, never asked anything. My daughter is the complete opposite. Shes seen the tampon machines in public restrooms, asked what they were. I guess I should start now.

By Tayjar on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 10:18 am:

I bought my DD, who is going to be 9 in July, the book The Care & Keeping of You - The Body Book for Girls. I highly recommend this book. It is from American Girl company. It has basic drawings done in good taste and explains different girly-type concepts in very plain language. Most of her friends' parents have bought this book, too. You can get it at Wal-Mart, Target, etc. It's like $10.

I have to share this story. After she read the book, we are having dinner and she proudly annouces she is in Stage 2 breast development. I have buds, she says. My husband was raised with all boys. He choked on his food. The look on his face was priceless. His mouth dropped open and his eyes were huge. He is not ready for his baby girl to have buds. I asked him if he thought they just appeared one night and he told me to be quiet and not talk about it.

By Kathy on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 10:34 am:

Rachel is 11. She started developing at 9. She decided against getting her cartilage pierced. Instead, she got her third holes in her ears. I told her that she has enough holes in her head for now.

I also have a 9 year old daughter. I see her developing as well. She already knows the ropes, so to speak.

I also bought The Care & Keeping of You...good book.

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