I'm 12 and I'm 5'2" and I just had my period. Most people predict I will be anywhere from 5'6" to 5'9". My dad is 6'2" and my mom is 5'5". I'm very scared that I won't grow anymore. But my mom took forever to get to her final height along with my dad. I just hate being the shortest kid in all my classes and in my family.
2007-01-02 17:23:04 · 8 answers · asked by Karma 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Women grow at a different rate than men. Women grow for a longer period many don't reach their full height until mid college years. I'm sure you will grow taller. Make sure you eat healthy, take a multi vitamin. There are things that can stunt your growth and birth control pills are one of them.
2007-01-02 18:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are only 12, you have not hit the growth spurt yet- usually starts around 14 and ends by the time you are 16 or so. Just be patient, you will get taller.
2007-01-02 17:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by rosey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it just varies so much. But, one thing I can say - no matter what your height ends up settling at, it'll probably grow on you. Judging on your parents, you're probably not done yet - but if you are, there are plenty of good things about being little! You're way into the normal range, so no worries there. This way you can date short guys if you want to without making them uncomfortable.
Good luck!
2007-01-02 17:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by Cedar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will most likely grow a few more inches. Girls generally grow anywhere between 3-5 more inches after they start with their periods.
2007-01-03 01:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I finished 8th grade (14 years old) I was 4' 9" tall
by the time I graduated I was 5' 7"
my brother is just about 6' and if I remember right was only 5' when he was 13
so hang in there
2007-01-02 17:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by Aviator1013 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would love to be five 2 but u will grow u are not Even a teenager yet .
2007-01-02 17:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT WORRY YOU WILL GROW A COUPLE OF INCHES MORE. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. MY COUSIN WAS REALLY SHORT AND NOW SHE IS TALLER THAN ME ! YOU ARE STILL GROWING SO DONT WORRY!:)
2007-01-02 17:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by Daphne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. You'll grow out of it.
2007-01-02 17:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by DavidNH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋