Today, I called my mom to tell her that I finally got my period. There was an awkward pause. She was at work. I was on speakerphone. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I saw my crush standing at the bus stop. I did the "I'm talking to someone on the phone thing," trying to be cool. Halfway through the conversation my phone actually rang, I quickly answered but it was my mom on loudspeaker yelling, "Did you bring your tampons?" FML
Today, for the first time in over a year, my mother actually called me. I excitedly picked up the phone. All I heard was rustling; her purse dialed me. FML
Today, I called my mom for the first time in a few weeks, just to chat because I miss her. When she picked up, the first thing she said was, "Why are you calling? What's wrong? Do you have swine flu??" When I told her that I didn't, and I just wanted to chat, she hung up. FML
Today, I talked to my mom about hanging out with her. She got out her phone to schedule an appointment. FML
Today, I was secretly listening to a voicemail from my mom in maths class when I accidentally hit the speaker phone button. My whole math class now knows I have a gyno appointment at 9:45 on March 11. FML
Today, I finally had a phone call after a week of nothing. It was my mother. It was by accident. FML
Today, I called my mom to ask for some help with my dishwasher. Somehow, the call got turned into a video call. I was wearing a bathrobe, and she was naked in her bathroom. Most awkward call ever. FML
Today, my phone rang for the first time in four days. It was my mom. She dialed the wrong number. FML
Today, I was talking on the phone to my crush so I went into the bathroom for some privacy. My drunk mother started banging on the door, asking what I was doing in there. I told her that I was on the phone, so she yelled super loud, "While you're shitting?" He immediately hung up. FML
Today, my parents left for work before I had to leave for school and I decided to skip. I stayed by the phone, expecting the school to call so I could pose as my parent and excuse my absence. The phone rings and I pick up. It's my Mom, calling to leave my dad a message on the machine. FML
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trucanadian 0
Why is this something to be excited about? You get to put a huge cloth up your ****** once a month. You don't that period in order for you to be a woman.
Tammerz 0
At least you and your mom are close enough that you feel comfortable sharing that. Think of all the girls out there who don't have good relationships with their mothers, or don't even have mothers.
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adelaide_evening 0
She doesn't even necessarily have to be thirteen (or 11) or whatever. You always have to start it with "Today", but it could've happened anytime. She could just be mentioning something from her past that was an "FML" moment, no matter how long ago it was.
Ptvlover 0
#50 i wouldnt tell my dad.
kellster 2
Congrats! Sucks that your mom put you on speakerphone, though!
angeldo6695 0
aw, did your period ruin your life already? i got my in 6th grade, in the summer and i was staying over at a friends house in virginia for 1 week, i got it on the first day i got there, my parents already left and went back to their state(not telling you which but it is 3 hours away) the next 6 days were awkward, so it sucked and when i got back my parents finally gave me "the talk"(both) and you wanna know whats worse, i missed my best friend's pool party because of that, she was mad at me for a whole month!
KorbenDeck 5
Why would you be telling your mom that?
dnawt 0
#50 and 56, getting your period for the first time is a very personal thing. In my case, at least, I only felt comfortable telling my mother; but I was very close to her and when something bothered me I would let her know. I don't really know about anyone else, but that is how it was for me.
Spiffy 0
when I got mine my mom told EVERYONE we know... now THAT was embarrassing :(
unibrowicorn 0
#59: was she like,"my baby is finally a woman now!"? yeahh...my mom told me about "IT" like a month before i got it...so i wasn't suprised,or excited. Aunt flo ain't so baad! It's a beauutiful cycleee!!!XD
Taihen 0
To OP: Congrats! Some friendly advice: I suggest using menstrual cups, they make your period much more enjoyable, are safter than tampons (no risk of TTS!), and help reduce cramps ^^ Plus, they get you much more in tune with your body :D
Bunbu 8
You're way too young to be on this website. Seriously.