You can take clues from your body. During puberty, when your body becomes sexually mature, you'll have some of these signs that your first period is on its way. These changes may happen in a different order:

• Developing breasts – One sign of your first period on its way is that you'll get breast "buds" (It can take three to four years for your breasts to then fully develop). Generally you will get your period about two years after your breasts start developing.
• Growing pubic hair – Another sign that your first period is on its way: just after your breasts start to form, you'll start developing pubic hair. It will be soft and thin at first, then gradually become coarser. Your period usually arrives around one to two years after this.
• Discharge – A third sign that your first period is on its way: You'll start to experience vaginal discharge that will be either white or yellowish. You may want to start using Always pantyliners to protect your underwear. Your period should start within the next few months after the start of discharge.

Since you'll only have a general idea of when you'll get your period, you might want to do some planning.

Most girls will use pads at least for their first period. Your first period will probably be fairly light so Always Thin Maxi Regular or Always Thin Ultra Regular would be a good choice of pad. If you are physically small, you may want to consider Always Thin Ultra Slender.

Relax, you will get your period, and you'll be an expert at them in no time.