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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If short women are so concerned about their child's height why didn't they marry taller?  What did you think was going to happen marrying a short man?[/quote]

I’m pretty sure OP expected her son to be a normal adult height, since she and DH are 5’8” (her DH) is a perfectly fine height and if she knew her son would reach that, she wouldn’t be here. [/quote]

Married to a 5'8'' man as well. (Well, 5'7-3/4''). Both parents here are 1'' shorter than the average, which when in combination with each other - two parents shorter than average - is significant. I would absolutely expect their children to be shorter than average. Does this mean DS will remain 5'3''? No. But he will likely not be 5'8''.

OP your doctor sounds cold and confusing and uncurious. And that sucks. I would definitely get a second opinion. I would also do your best, I know it's hard, to not make a big deal with your kid and to try to find ways to point out shorter-stature men who are successful and happy (not overtly...again, this is hard). There are a lot. Look at soccer players! My teen son's BFF is a shorter guy who is also an athlete. He is aware and makes comments and I am sure it doesn't feel great every day but he has so much charisma and is a successful kid and my kid loves him. Everyone has their battles: in the end, this is a better one than some others. [/quote]

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