Hi Jewels,
Please don't feel inadequate in any way. This is a normal happening in your daughter's life. I am sure she has plenty of friends, or school girlfriends, that have gone through this for years now. She is probably happy to finally "get it".

When she gets to school she will feel like one of the girls, now that she has started on her hormonal trip for many, many years to come. Like others have said, don't broadcast this to everyone she knows, or the family and friends either.

It is her right to tell whom she wishes to tell. In the beginning girls just tell their best friends. They are embarrassed because of the new things happening to their bodies.

I just hope by now that she is aware of the facts of life, the birds and the bees thing. You know what I mean. If she does not, or you are not sure, get her books like others have said, or sit down and have a nice and friendly talk, a Mom to Daughter bonding thing.

The schools are good at helping young ladies in times or monthly accidents or lack of bringing supplies with her when needed or unexpected. As you know she may not be regular in the beginning and have heavy and light days.

She will probably hate the little bloat she gets too. At 14, girls are very sensitive. But this is also the time when a girl really turns to her Mom for advice. Make it as normal of an experience as possible, because it is.

Down deep inside she probably is happy about this, so don't let her worry about it. She will have this for 50 to 60 years. She will get into the swing of it and it will become just as easy for her as washing her hair and brushing her teeth. We all had to go through this, you surley remember.

I knew about it from my friends and I was only 11 years old when I "got it". So when it happened I was not surprised. I also say we were fine because PMS was not invented back then. Gym helped and outdoor activities.

So don't you worry Mom she sounds like a wonderful, loving daughter who seems to be able to handle any situation. She just needs a few months to get used to it. You did good Jewels, congratulations to you.