[HealingAngel]

Alright, so here's the dilemma...

I first started menstruating 3-3 1/2 years ago.

Recently:
Period June 2.
*26 days later*(Jipped at least 2 days.. >_<")
Period June 28.
*46 days later*
Period August 12.

Obviously, this is quite a problem... I've always been irregular though. And to top it off. My flow is inhuman and the cramps are terrible. I have to use the largest tampon there is (ultra heavy, two sizes above heavy) and I'm quite small if you know what I mean. :/

I don't know how to fix this. It's never been a huge problem and normally I just *know* when I'm going to get it by the pms symptoms but there was one time it came early (well, far earlier than normal...) with zero warning while I was messing around with my boyfriend. He was so cool about it but it was mortifying.

I heard that going on the pill would help... And I probably should anyway... But I have a strong feeling my mom won't believe it's because of my period and will be more hesitant to let me go over to my boyfriend's house all of the time.

No, we are not sleeping together yet... but we do mess around a lot and I plan to be safe about it when we take the next step anyway. I just don't want to lose him because he's really important to me and I'm sixteen, old enough to decide for myself if I'm ready for that step or not. I was considering just going to Planned Parenthood by myself though once I get my license without telling my mom.

QUESTIONS:

1. Will the pill help? Will it make me gain weight? Are there any negative side effects I should consider?

2. Should I approach my mom or wait until October when I can drive myself to Planned Parenthood privately?

3. If I should approach my mom, how? I don't want an awkward conversation. I wish she would just see me as an adult and I don't feel I can talk to her about anything like this. :/