My iMessage is not using my number.

So i got an ipad but its not using my number on imessag. Instead it's using my mom's number and i've tried changeing it but my number doesnt show up in the option of recievers and i've found out it's the same on my Mac. My number works fine on my phone but nothing else. What can i do to fix this? And if it helps my mom also have an iphone.

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