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Readers Respond: Signs of Puberty - What Was the Most Difficult Part of Puberty for You?

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Is your child going through puberty, or is she headed toward puberty? Puberty can be tough, you know that because you went through it. Now, think back a decade or two (or more, I won't tell anyone) and try to remember the hardest part of puberty for you. Was it mood swings? Cramps? Remembering and sharing your experiences may just help today's tweens face the transition of puberty, and offer other parents a little extra guidance. So share you puberty memories below. Share Your Experiences

Confused

I'm 14 going on 15 and still no period.. I have hair and breasts (B cup) but not really any discharge. I'm currently in 8th but starting 9th in a couple of months. My mom didn't start till going into 9th grade so I hope this is why..
—Guest Maddy

Help me

I am 13 going on 14 with no armpit hair, no discharge, barely any pubic hair just the odd couple short hairs and I am a 30a that barely fits! I am the only girl in grade eight without their period! I feel so left out!
—Guest Anonymous

omg

I am almost thirteen, have pubic hair, no period. I have cramps and can't wait for my period. I wear a 32a.
—Guest late bloomer

Almost Everything

I have had everything but my period and breasts. I'm almost 12. When are they going to come?
—Guest Anonymous

Hair

I have hair everywhere I'm ten and I shave, I love puberty.
—Guest Guest boy

:((((

I've been being very emotional and I have cramps,vbut I have not started my period yet...I'm 11........
—Guest random

HURRY UP ALREADY

I have breasts and B.O but nothing else, well except leg hair, but no mood swings, cramps or period. I just want it over with!!!!!!!!!!
—Guest Taylor

:(

I have armpit hair, pubic hair and my period!!!!! I hate it cuz I'm the only one in my class who has them:( I'm ten.
—Guest guest sigh

NO SIGNS OF PUBERTY AT ALL AND IM 11!!!!

I'm so despressed all my friends have started and I only have bo and nothing else. I am the only one who hasn't started, it's not fair!!!
—Guest flat chested

Most Noticeable Signs

I'm getting pimples but I'm not growing any hair. What does it mean?
—Guest jesus

I Have No Idea

I'm a 11 year-old going on 12 and I have public hair growing and I am emotional but this has been going on for a year I never had a period and I want to know when it will happen.
—Guest late

My puberty!

I started puberty at 11/12 years old and now I'm 13. I have hair but no mood swings yet (Not that I'm aware of anyway!) and no period.
—Guest Jenny

How Do I Know?!

I'm 11 I have a lot of pubic hair and armpit hair. I am A 34A and get lots of cramps but haven't had my period yet! How do I know when I've got it?
—Guest girly girl

Um...

I don't know if I should get a bra, I have little breast buds and a considerable amount of pubic hair. I'm ten.
—Guest Hi

Early

I just started puberty and I'm the only 9 year old in my school who started.
—Guest Be4

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