Hi everyone, I'm a 12 year old girl and I have a few questions about puberty and stuff. It's kind of a long post, but please take the time to read it and answer.
First of all, I look a lot younger than I am. Most people think that I'm about 9, but I have been given a free bus ticket before (5 and under). I'm 153cm and I weigh 68 pounds. Am I too small for my age?
Secondly, I started growing boobs almost 2 years ago, but they're little buds the size of large grapes. Is that normal? My doctor says that I am going to grow really slowly if that helps.
Third, I am blonde, so does that mean that my hair *down there* will be blonde as well? I have quite a bit of hair there but it's all blonde, so I don't know if it "counts".
Fourth, am I close to getting my period? I have cramps maybe once every two days but when they come, they HURT!!! I have had discharge for over a year now, and at first it was a tiny dot at the end of each day, but now it's a lot! I have many mood swings, especially in the morning. My armpits smell more than usual, too, but I don't use deodorant (ill explain later). All my friends got their periods in grades 4, 5, and 6, and my mum got hers over the summer between the sixth and seventh grade, and I start the seventh grade in 2 weeks.
Also, I feel really insecure with my body, and I guess that's why I'm so shy about talking about this with anyone. I feel like this because all my friends wear cup bras sized 34a whatever and they're all about 5'7 when i'm 5'0 and wear a little sports bra (like a training bra but comfier.) I need to wear deodorant really badly, but I'm too shy to ask my mum for some. I can't ask my doctor the questions I want to ask him (yes, I'm stuck with a man), I can't talk to my mum about it because firstly I'm shy and secondly she thinks she understands but she doesn't at all because she was normal and I'm like my dad, who grew when he was 17.
That's why I am asking these questions here, because none of you know me, and I have no reason to be shy.
Last thing: I want my period but I know that when I get it ill hate it. I'm scared though because when it does happen ill be to shy to tell anyone! What if I'm at school and I have to tell my teacher or something?
So anyway please just answer the questions I asked above! Thanks so much in advance! :)
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Hello there
These are all normal feelings and concerns. Firstly everyone is completely different while growing up whether it be size or when it starts. Try not to compare yourself to other people because your body is different in so many ways. I'm 20 and only 5'2" tall. So no your not too small for your age. You will grow more but if you don't get too much taller don't be concerned it's just the genes you got to be short. I won't get any taller and it's not a problem - until I try to reach something (;
Your breast size is the same type of thing. You may have them grow fast they may not. You may end up with large breasts or you may not. It is nothing to be ashamed of or concerned with. Mine grew fast and large. It's not always a good thing either!
I started my period when I was 10 which is pretty early. Some girls don't start until as late as 14-15 I'm sure I haven't researched it at the latest age but it'll happen in time. You may hate it, I know I do. Don't be shy to talk to your mother or another female that you look up to about it. There are many different symptoms you could get while on your period. As far as the color of your pubic hair, it can vary but most people's pubic hair is the same as the color of their eyebrows.
Hope this helped!
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