A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 59 The Little Troubles of Growing Up

During a break at school, Liu Yixin, Li Shiqing, and several girls of similar age gathered together, their faces showing a hint of mystery and unease.

Li Shiqing frowned and said in a low voice, "Let me tell you, I feel like something's not right with me lately."

A girl with a ponytail asked curiously, "What's wrong? Are you sick?"

Li Shiqing's face flushed slightly, and she said shyly, "It's not that I'm sick, I... I found out I'm bleeding down there, it scared me to death."

Liu Yixin chimed in, "I know a little about it too. My mom says it's called menstruation, but I'm not really sure what it is."

At this moment, a short-haired girl opened her mouth wide in surprise: "Menstruation? What is that? It sounds scary, does it mean something is wrong with my body?"

Liu Yixin shrugged helplessly: "I don't know either, that's why I wanted to tell everyone. I think we should go home and ask our mothers, they must know."

Li Shiqing nodded vigorously: "Yes, my mother knows a lot. I remember once I saw her drinking brown sugar water and holding a hot water bottle during her period. I don't know why she did that."

The girl with the ponytail said with some worry, "I'm a little afraid to ask my mom, it feels so embarrassing. What if she thinks I'm being naughty?"

Liu Yixin smiled and comforted her, "No, it's normal. My mom will definitely talk to us about it, like solving a super big mystery."

The lazy rays of the setting sun streamed into the living room. Liu Qicheng sat at his small desk, his little hands gripping a pencil tightly as he carefully wrote each character on his notebook, his face filled with concentration. Li Yuan patiently guided him, gently correcting his posture from time to time.

At this moment, Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin, like two frightened little rabbits, ran out of the room in a panic. Li Shiqing was still holding a pair of pants in her hand, her face flushed red.

Li Yuan looked up and asked in confusion, "Babies, what's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Li Shiqing stammered, "Mom...Mom, I...I'm bleeding, am I sick?"

Liu Yixin chimed in, "Yes, Mom, there's so much blood on my sister's pants, it's scary."

Seeing this, Li Yuan understood a bit and couldn't help but smile. Then she said to Liu Qicheng, "Son, practice your calligraphy for a while. Mom and the sisters have something to talk about."

Liu Qicheng nodded obediently and continued writing.

Li Yuan led her two daughters into the room, closed the door, and said with a gentle smile, "Babies, don't be afraid, this isn't a sign of illness. It's a sign that girls are growing up, called menstruation."

Li Shiqing's eyes widened, and she asked curiously, "Menstruation? Mom, what is that? Why does it bleed?"

Li Yuan pulled them to sit on the edge of the bed and patiently explained, "When a girl reaches a certain age, her body will begin to undergo some changes to prepare for having a baby in the future. During this process, there will be a layer of endometrium in the uterus. Every month, this endometrium will thicken. If there is no baby growing inside, the endometrium will shed, and the blood that flows out is menstruation."

Liu Yixin frowned and said, "Mom, won't losing so much blood drain all the blood from your body?"

Li Yuan smiled and patted her head: "Of course not, baby. Our bodies are very smart and can regulate themselves. It's like a small factory that produces and replenishes blood in a planned way. During menstruation, the body will activate the blood clotting mechanism to reduce bleeding, and it will also slowly produce blood to replenish it."

Li Shiqing then asked, "Mom, how long does menstruation last?"

"Generally speaking, menstruation lasts for about three to seven days. During this time, you may feel a little uncomfortable, such as lower abdominal pain, because the uterus is contracting and expelling the endometrium. Some girls may also experience lower back pain, or be in a bad mood and easily get irritable, which are all normal phenomena."

Liu Yixin stuck out her tongue: "Mom, does that mean I can throw tantrums whenever I have my period?"

Li Yuan tapped her nose: "Even if you're in a bad mood, you can't just lose your temper. You still need to learn to control your emotions. Otherwise, the people around you will suffer, like a little bomb."

Li Shiqing then asked, "Mom, what should we pay attention to during menstruation?"

"First of all, pay attention to hygiene. Use clean sanitary napkins and change them every few hours, otherwise bacteria can easily grow. Just like we need to keep our rooms clean and tidy, we also need to take good care of our little secret garden. When showering, you can wash your vulva with warm water, but don't take a bath, otherwise dirt can easily get in. Also, pay attention to keeping warm and don't eat too many cold things, like ice cream and cold drinks. Eating them at this time may upset your uterus, making your stomach hurt more. Don't do too strenuous exercise, such as running or jumping rope. You can take a walk instead."

Liu Yixin asked curiously, "Mom, does getting our period mean we've grown up and can do a lot of things like adults?"

Li Yuan smiled and said, "This is just a sign of growing up. You still have a lot to learn. Although your bodies are starting to change, you still need to mature mentally. Just like a sapling that has just sprouted new buds, it needs time to grow into a towering tree."

Li Shiqing nodded thoughtfully: "Mom, I understand. Could my little brother also have such strange things?"

Li Yuan laughed and said, "No, your brother is a boy, and his physical development is different from yours. He won't have menstruation, but he will still have his own growth and changes, such as his voice getting deeper and him growing a beard, etc."

Liu Yixin said mischievously, "Mom, will my little brother look like a little old man when he grows a beard?"

"When your little brother grows up and has a beard, he'll look even more manly. Okay, kids, do you have any other questions about menstruation? If you encounter anything you don't understand in the future, feel free to ask Mommy anytime."

Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin exchanged a glance, then smiled and said, "No, Mom, thank you for explaining it to us."

Li Yuan stood up and opened the door: "Alright, let's go out then. Don't leave your younger brother alone for too long."

The two girls left the room, visibly relieved, and regained their usual liveliness. Li Yuan returned to the living room to continue accompanying Liu Qicheng as he practiced calligraphy. The afternoon sun still warmly shone on this loving and cozy home.