Poor mom, what a traumatic time for both of you, having this happen the night before a big race and all. Hardly the Hallmark Card moment...

Depending on your time zone, the race might even be over by now. Hope whatever you decided to do worked out OK.

I think some of us might be a bit taken aback by your feelings about tampons. Your daughter is obviously athletic so they are the most practical solution. Is your reaction just because this is all happening so fast? It's understandable if you had intended to introduce tampons to her gradually, get her used to the changes in her body first. I feel for you two having to confront all these issues all at once ! It must be a bit of a shock for you too, your little girl is growing up - congratulations!

Well, best wishes in your new stage of motherhood

- Jo.