I walked out of the pool and felt a gush I thought it was my first period. But I checked and it was not I’ve been getting cramps I think I’m ready for it

Okay so sometimes when you get out of a pool, water that was already, like, inside your body can come out. It's totally normal and not your period, I promise. It's just water. But the cramps part? That could be a clue!

Getting cramps is super common before your first period even shows up. It's your body getting ready and practicing for what's to come, so it's a good sign that things are moving along. Some people start getting cramps months before their period, and for others, it's just a week or two.

Keep an eye on other signs too. Are your breasts developing? Do you have any discharge in your underwear that's clear or white? Those are all pretty solid clues that your first period is getting closer. You sound pretty ready for it, which is awesome, so just hang in there!