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This is embarrasing... I need help from moms, step or bio

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Submitted by gtrmom on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 5:38pm

I am so embarrassed to ask, but I think this is faster than calling the Dr., especially on a Saturday evening when she is not working.

If you have been following my blog or read any previous post you are aware that I have an SD10. I tried asking my mom but she doesn't remember; I would ask MIL but I don't want her in this business. Anyway... I have never really paid attention, but as I was doing the wash today and emptying SD's dirty hamper I noticed that her underwear, on the crotch part, has a yellowish stain on it. Is it normal for a girl at this age, if she hasn't menstruated yet, to have a discharge? It stinks too!!

I will probably call the Dr. Monday morning, but I am somewhat concerned. I am hoping some of you with daughters, step or bio, can shed some light. Thank you all.

P.S. I did google, but it didn't help!!

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Submitted by stepfamilyfriend on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 5:47pm

Yes it is normal. If she is in pain or it smells really bad ( sorry to be so specific) or continues for a long time, she should go see a doc. Nothing

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Submitted by areyoukiddingme on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 5:54pm

My BD10 occasionally has this. And I had noticed that SD16 had this and still does every once in a while. I don't believe that its anything to worry about unless she comes to you with other symptoms. Depending on your relationship with SD, maybe just mention it to her when you are alone of course.

Either way, calling and talking to a triage nurse at your Dr. office wouldn't hurt either.

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Submitted by stepfamilyfriend on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 6:15pm

nm

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Submitted by momSterto3abd3 on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 7:10pm

Should be totally normal; however what your SD eats & drinks can change the odor as well. If she's not really into her hygiene? Then you may have to "school" her on the ways of being a young lady.
My DD20 started her period at 11; DD10? XH didn't have enough sense to tell me anything, but his GF did? I talked with DD10 about it; even though she hasn't admitted anything to me or her sister...
Panty liners and the talk...Good luck, don't worry unless the odor is beyond offending..Daily showers & washing with a gentle soap? Yeah..

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Submitted by MrsFitMama on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 12:16am

Ugh... oh the memories of puberty. I had no idea what the "mystery in your panties" was. I thought there was something wrong with me but too embarrassed to say anything.
As other pp say, pale yellow is normal... pus color and odor, not good. Um make sure you talk to SD in case she is clueless, embarrassed, and/or scared about the discharge... she may have no idea what the heck is going on down there and that discharge can be very normal. Bet you, in around 1 year she will be a "woman."

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Submitted by gtrmom on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 3:32pm

Thank you all for the response. I know I am making a mountain out of a mole hill, but I just didn't understand why she had discharge and it stinks. It makes more sense now that I have read ya'll responses and did a bit more research on the net.

I will still be calling the Dr. tomorrow and see if she wants to see her to ensure that all is well down there :sick:

Now what concerns me is WHO is going to have THE talk with her. I am not sure if I will be over stepping my boundaries by talking to her about the change!! I spoke to DH today and asked him what WE should do, I talk to her, HE talks to her, we buy her a book, we have MIL talk to her... I am just so overwhelmed with the sitch! I just don't think I would've signed that contract if that was in the clause!! I think DH is coming to terms that she is no longer a little girl and that he will not have to deal with a young lady<-- if I get it my way !!

Once more, thank you all!! I appreciate ya'lls input!

P.S. if any of you have read one of my previous post SD doesn't really know how to shower properly. When I called her out, not in a mean way (at least I nor DH thought so), she was so upset because she was being told what she was doing was wrong. She told me several times she doesn't like it when people tell her that she has done something wrong. She prefers if we tell her that everything she does is perfect, just like BM did!!