The right time isn't always when you're ready, either, but that's ok. It's the type of thing you won't know when you're ready for it, but situations will arise that mean that these things have to come out - you'll know afterwards that it was the right thing to do.
I'd also recommend not putting a set 'time' on it; it might be that in six months time you feel you need to tell her, and that's ok too. Do what feels natural and don't feel you've got to do x by this time or that you've got to leave it until this point for her to understand.
It's exciting that you're in this amazing relationship - congratulations! It sounds like your mum is pretty understanding too, even if she doesn't completely 'get' it; it'll be scary to say it but it is who you are and you should be proud of that.
Good luck, whatever you decide.
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