I think I got my period but I don't know because I was going to the bathroom and saw brown but I also had discharge that day and it was in a different spot. Then I went to bed and put a panty liner on and I woke up today and there was nothing there. Also the quiz said I would get it in a few months, so I guess I’m just confused cuz I didn’t expect it

Okay, so seeing a little bit of brown discharge can totally happen right before your period officially starts, or even when your body is just figuring things out. It's super common for your first periods to be a bit weird and not follow a strict schedule, so it might not be your actual period yet, but it's definitely a sign things are getting ready!

Your body can do a lot of practice runs before the real deal. Sometimes you might get some brown discharge, or even a tiny bit of red, and then nothing for a while. That's your body just testing things out, like a dress rehearsal before the big show. It's totally normal for things to be stop-and-go at first. It takes a while for your hormones to settle down and get into a regular rhythm, and it's extra confusing when you're just starting out.

Keep an eye on things and don't stress too much! If you do start bleeding more, like enough to soak a pad or tampon, then that's probably your actual period starting. And it's always a good idea to tell a trusted grown-up what's happening so they can help you figure it out and get you some supplies if you need them. BTW, if you want to find out roughly when yours is coming, there's a quiz on this site: how close is my first period? — takes like a minute.