Does the time your mom got her first period highly affect the time when you will get it. I wanna get my period. I have all the signs and got a 'in the next few months' in many quizzes. The only thing 'holding' me back is my mom was in 8th grade (13-14) when she got hers and I'm going into 6th grade (11-12)

Okay so yeah, when your mom got her first period can sometimes give you a hint about when yours might show up, but it's not like an exact due date, you know? It's more of a pattern, and everyone's body is super unique. Sounds like your body is definitely getting ready though!

Genes do play a role, so if your mom was 13 or 14, that's just a common age range for periods anyway. But lots of things can affect it, like your general health and how active you are. Plus, puberty timelines can totally vary, so even if your mom was a bit older, your body might just be doing its own thing, which is totally normal. Loads of girls get their first period between 10 and 15, so you're right in that big window.

Since you've got all these signs and quizzes are saying "soon," I'd say just keep getting ready. Make sure you have a few pads somewhere private, like in your backpack, just in case. And if you're feeling ready for it, that's awesome! Sometimes knowing what to expect makes it way less weird when it finally happens. You literally can't speed up or slow down your body's timeline, so no need to feel like anything is "holding you back" — just let your body do its cool thing.