:confused: Well, I am 14 years old and I haven't gotten my period yet. I have been having dull low abdominal cramps/pain all day. Today I found there was a very light, sticky, brown discharge in my underwear. So I put a pantiliner on just incase. About an hour later I went to the toilet again to check, and fair enough there was again a small stain of brown on the panitliner.

But not that long ago I had a bath. And afterwards, about an hour after. I checked if there was any 'brown discharge' and there wasn't, and there hasn't been any since.

Was that my period? It only went for 5 hours and was very light.

I've never gotten my period before.

Thankyou for you answer.

It could very well be the start of your first period. The brown spotting isn't unusual... give it some time and see what happens. :)

Hi Tori,

As a Mom of a 13 year old girl who just got her first period last year, I have to say that this was the beginning of your first period. This "spotting" can go on for a few days before the full blown period starts. Just make sure you carry some pads in your purse in case it starts while you are at school.

Have you told your Mom about this yet? If not, you might want to do that today. If she's anything like me, she will be very excited for you and pamper you for a few days.

Hello,

Oh thankyou for your answer, but is it normal for it to be so light taht is doesn't even show on the toilet paper? (Sorry very graphic).

Umm I haven't told my mom yet, because I am recently in Australia, and it is rather late here and she is asleep!
I also have to ad, that I had a bath a little while ago and now, theres no discharge at all. Coudl you explain that?

Thank you again.

Yes, sweetie, it is normal for it to be so light when you are just starting. It may be heavier in the morning, or you may not even see it for a few days yet. Tell your Mom in the morning.

Okay, about the bath, being in water tends to stop our period while we are in it. I don't know exactly how that works yet (I'll learn it this semester in college though). My daughter is on a swim team and when she is on her period (she doesn't wear tampons, I won't let her, LOL, long story), she quickly puts on her suit and jumps in the water. She stays in the water till swim team is over then runs quickly to the bathroom to change.

So, long story short, water tends to stop our periods temporarily.

Thank you so much!! You've really help a lot.
Thank you.
My mom, I am sure, won't let me wear tampons aswell. Thank you still!

You are so welcome honey!!

Good luck to you. And, don't forget, tell your Mom. She may just pamper you and give you some extra special attention like I did my daughter. ;) :p