not too bad.

I don't recall my mom ever having "the talk" with me. But in fifth grade we had a puberty class and were given a booklet about what to expect and I read that religiously haha. I didn't start until I was 14 and was one of the last ones in my class to start. But I called my mom and she seemed kinda excited, and I called my grandma who picked me up from school, and the nurse sent pads with me. I was kinda embarrassed, but kinda proud at the same time. When my mom got home she told me that I could use her supplies under the sink. And asked if I understood how to use tampons, but I was embarrassed and said yes even though I didn't. I actually didn't use a tampon until I was 18.
With my daughter, I will definitely prepare her. When she begins to get boobies, I will get her a training bra and explain she's growing up and this is the first step. Next she'll start getting her period.