I've been having a lot of mood swings this week, a headache, going to the bathroom a lot, smelling fishy down there, cramps, I have underarm hair, pubic hair, and a small lump in my breast because my family members have small breasts and menstruated before their breasts grew.

Okay so it sounds like a lot is going on with your body right now, and that can feel pretty confusing! It's super normal to have mood swings, headaches, and tummy troubles like needing to go to the bathroom more often, especially when your body is changing and getting ready for your period.

For the mood swings, that's literally hormones doing their thing. They can make you feel super happy one minute and then kinda grumpy the next, and it's totally normal. Headaches and cramps are also really common period symptoms. For cramps, you can try a heating pad on your tummy or just chilling out with a good book. Ask a grown-up if you can try some pain relief medicine if it's really bothering you.

Now, about the smell "down there" and the lump in your breast: a fishy smell can sometimes mean that the normal balance of things in your body is a little off, and that's something a grown-up or doctor can help you with. Also, if you've noticed a new lump in your breast, even if you know your family has small breasts and some started their periods early, it's always a good idea to have a trusted adult check it out with you, just to be sure everything is okay. It's usually nothing to worry about, but it's better to get it checked.

Having underarm and pubic hair are totally normal signs of puberty and mean your body is growing up. And like you said, every family is different, and some people get their periods before their breasts grow much, or they just have smaller breasts. There's no one right way for your body to grow!