I think I got my period but I don't know because I was going to the bathroom and saw brown and I know your period can be brown but I also had discharge today and it was in a different spot. Also there was only a tiny bit of brown and my cousin said when she got it it was everywhere

Okay so what you're describing sounds totally normal for a first period, or even just some spotting. It's super common for the first few periods to be pretty light and sometimes brownish, and even mixed with discharge. Your period might not be "everywhere" right away like your cousin's was, and that's okay. Everyone's body is different!

What it feels like

Sometimes brown blood or spotting is just old blood that took a little longer to leave your body. It can look kind of like a tiny brown smudge on your underwear or when you wipe. And discharge is totally normal too, your body makes it every day! It helps keep your vagina clean and healthy. Seeing them together, or in different spots, isn't anything to worry about.

What to do about it

If it's just a little bit, you can wear a pantyliner just in case it turns into more. It's pretty chill and just helps protect your underwear. Keep an eye on it to see if it gets heavier or if the color changes to more bright red. If it does, then it's definitely your period trying to make its grand entrance!

It's a good idea to chat with a trusted grown-up about what you're seeing. They can help you figure out what's going on and make sure you have pads or whatever you might need if it turns into a heavier flow. You can also take this quiz to see how close you might be to your first period: how close is my first period?