mom4him 16 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Ok, my dd turned 10 in Nov. and she is starting her period. It seems as though she spots a few spots every 1-3 days. This has been going on now for over 2 wks. Is this normal? When my older daughter and for that matter when I started it was with a bang! Also, where do you find pads that are natural and small. We have purchased 3 different ones and they are all so big. She is very sensitive to feel(at times finding clothes has been a challenge) and the pads that are to big are a real irritation and yet she DOES NOT want to spot her panties like she did the first day. HELP!:001_smile: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeacherZee 8,120 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I can't answer your first question, personally I would talk to someone in the medical profession. For the second question this is what I use Always Thin unscented pantiliners I have very light periods and these are the first pads that I really like. They are small but don't irritate my skin (like normal pads do). You might also want to check out this section on the website titled For Moms. HTH :grouphug: Oh and I am in no way affiliated with Always. They are just the only brand that have worked for me:001_smile: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JFSinIL 5,941 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 If it is just a few spots, could it be a UTI instead? I'd run this past her pediatrician just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momofkhm 932 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I also say to run it by a doctor to make sure everything is ok. If it's just spotting, get panty liners. There are so many kinds out there, finding one she likes may take a lot, but you can buy small packages so it shouldn't be too expensive. Try ultrathin pads if you need more than a liner. I also like Always when I wear a pad. So do my girls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annie 392 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I can't help with the first question, but have you considered cloth liners/pads? I can definitely understand how disposable pads could irritate someone with sensory sensitivities. It would be slightly more hassle but almost certainly more comfortable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fairfarmhand 25,145 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I remember starting my periods like this. Then I wouldn't have anything happen for 2 months. It took probably a year before everything got to a normal cycle. By all means, if you are concerned call you dr. But it is not unusual for it to start out like this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parrothead 6,958 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 At her age I'd have a UTI ruled out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mom4him 16 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thanks everyone for your comments. I don't think it is a UTI as she has had no other symptoms. I am very familiar with them and there was always a degree of discomfort with a UTI, I have asked her as this was about the first thing that came to my mind and she said she hadn't had any. I will look into the Always pads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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