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Title: Height
Post by: Kisa on December 06, 2006, 10:46:31 AM
What is your height?

I'm 4'5 :o
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Kate on December 06, 2006, 10:50:46 AM
Quote from: Kisa on December 06, 2006, 10:46:31 AM
What is your height?

I'm 4'5 :o

6'2", rounding down (pout).

Though I've apparently lost as much as 1/2" in the last year. Fine by me ;)
Title: Re: Height
Post by: jonjon on December 06, 2006, 10:59:00 AM
5'2

I feel small
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Dweia on December 06, 2006, 10:59:47 AM

Rounding down 5'8" 
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Kisa on December 06, 2006, 11:02:22 AM
I would love to be 5'2 or atleat 5'0.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Kate on December 06, 2006, 11:03:55 AM
Quote from: Kisa on December 06, 2006, 11:02:22 AM
I would love to be 5'2 or atleat 5'0.

Me too :)
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Melissa on December 06, 2006, 11:10:25 AM
I'm 5'9".  I tower above most other women.  Honestly, my height doesn't really bug me.  As a woman, I know it makes me less likely to be attacked. ;D

Melissa
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Sarah Louise on December 06, 2006, 11:20:38 AM
I am 5' 9" also.

Women are growing taller today, I see women who tower over me all the time here in California.

Sarah L.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: LostInTime on December 06, 2006, 12:50:09 PM
5'10" and I like to wear heels.  :)

While I am taller and blonder than most women, I have run into a lot of High School gals who tower over me.  Most recently an older (and attractive) woman towered over me as well and I think she would have without the 5 inch platform shoes.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Stormy Weather on December 06, 2006, 12:58:59 PM
5'6"

When I was measured for recent surgery and according to my medical records, I've shrunk 1" in height over the past 20 years (I'm 43 now) including over 10 years on estrogen etc.

I used to be almost exactly the same height as a dear friend who I've known for over 25 years, but now I feel quite little compared to him. To be expected, really. So that puts me a little bit above the average women's height, I guess. Still wear heels to work though. :)

Title: Re: Height
Post by: Dennis on December 06, 2006, 01:26:31 PM
Thought I was 5'5", but last time I was at the doctor's I measured 5'6". I'm a bit too old to be growing on testosterone, so maybe I was mistaken before.

Dennis
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Melissa on December 06, 2006, 01:52:20 PM
Quote from: Stormy Weather on December 06, 2006, 12:58:59 PM
I used to be almost exactly the same height as a dear friend who I've known for over 25 years, but now I feel quite little compared to him. To be expected, really. So that puts me a little bit above the average women's height, I guess. Still wear heels to work though. :)
Yeah, I used to be the exact same height as my ex, but I lost an inch.  Now she's taller than me. :P

Quote from: Dennis on December 06, 2006, 01:26:31 PM
Thought I was 5'5", but last time I was at the doctor's I measured 5'6". I'm a bit too old to be growing on testosterone, so maybe I was mistaken before.
Maybe you just stand taller, since you're so proud of yourself. ;D

Melissa
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Nero on December 06, 2006, 01:58:35 PM
5'5. Pretty short for a man, but not that unusual. I've had boyfriends shorter than me.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: angelsgirl on December 06, 2006, 02:13:16 PM
5'0" I'm small but mighty!  ;D
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Melissa on December 06, 2006, 02:14:11 PM
Quote from: angelsgirl on December 06, 2006, 02:13:16 PM
5'0" I'm small but mighty!  ;D
Yep, you're mighty small. ;)

Melissa
Title: Re: Height
Post by: angelsgirl on December 06, 2006, 02:18:24 PM
QuoteYep, you're mighty small.

Thanks a bunch, ya little jerk!  >:D 
I'm fierce! Rawr! Fear my 5-foot badness!
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Melissa on December 06, 2006, 02:26:51 PM
Quote from: angelsgirl on December 06, 2006, 02:18:24 PM
QuoteYep, you're mighty small.

Thanks a bunch, ya little jerk!  >:D 
I'm fierce! Rawr! Fear my 5-foot badness!
Oh, at first glance I thought that said baldness.  :o

Melissa
Title: Re: Height
Post by: LynnER on December 06, 2006, 02:50:51 PM
Age 18 medicaly taken down as 6ft 2in...  Age 25 same medical establishment taken down as 5ft 10 and 3/4ths an inch....  now as of last measurement  5ft 10 1/4ths an inch.....  Go figure but I dont mind one bit... it means I can wear heals and get away with it.  And I do have compairsons I used to be the same height as the Goon, and now hes deffinatly taller than me unless I throw on my boots..... *shrugs*
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Julie Marie on December 06, 2006, 03:15:53 PM
5'7" and shrinking!

Oh! What a world! What a world!

Julie


Title: Re: Height
Post by: Lori on December 06, 2006, 04:15:32 PM
I'm 5'8". I hope what people say about shrinking on HRT is true. I'd love to be 5'6" or shorter.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Melissa on December 06, 2006, 04:17:33 PM
Well, it seems you lose at least 1/2" and as much as around 2 inches.

Melissa
Title: Re: Height
Post by: tinkerbell on December 06, 2006, 06:36:42 PM
I'm 5' 7", and I am pretty satisfied with it!


tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Title: Re: Height
Post by: SusanKay140 on December 06, 2006, 09:00:20 PM
5 feet, 11 inches on a good day (cringing).  Thankfully, I'm no where as tall as six feet.  As stated before, no hormones - yet.

Susan Kay
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Ricki on December 06, 2006, 09:11:00 PM
I am 5'7" (i lost years back was at age of 18 67.5")
Anyway Dcotor ruth the sex therapist said years ago on a tv show that 5'7" was the perfect hight for a lover..
Whatever that means..... :icon_pelvic_thrust2:
Sometimes i wish i was shorter and sometimes taller, although a lot of women i know are 5'6 and 5'7" that seems to be a common height for women?  Ah HAH! i knew it i am a woman! WeHeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
r
Title: Re: Height
Post by: tinkerbell on December 06, 2006, 09:25:33 PM
Quote from: Ricki on December 06, 2006, 09:11:00 PM
Dcotor ruth the sex therapist said years ago on a tv show that 5'7" was the perfect hight for a lover..

I know  >:D


tinkerbell :icon_chick: 
Title: Re: Height
Post by: chanie on December 06, 2006, 10:13:16 PM
I'm 6'3" and addicted to my 5" heels, would love to be a foot smaller and have a smaller frame so I could wear ballgowns.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: HelenW on December 07, 2006, 05:09:23 PM
Wow, Kisa!  At 4' 5" you are a tiny little thing, aren't you!  I think that's just so cute!

My latest measurement is 69 inches, 5' 9", 1.7526 meters.  A little tall for my real gender but not too bad.  Spouse measures in at an even five feet so somebody around here has to be able to use the top shelves!

hugs & smiles,
helen
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Casey on December 08, 2006, 11:28:22 AM
6' even, which is exactly what I wanted to be when I was growing up. Oh well, I'll know better next time.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Yorick on December 08, 2006, 11:40:40 AM
I measured at 5' 1" a few months ago at the doctor's.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Kisa on December 08, 2006, 03:30:29 PM
Quote from: HelenW on December 07, 2006, 05:09:23 PM
Wow, Kisa!  At 4' 5" you are a tiny little thing, aren't you!  I think that's just so cute!

My latest measurement is 69 inches, 5' 9", 1.7526 meters.  A little tall for my real gender but not too bad.  Spouse measures in at an even five feet so somebody around here has to be able to use the top shelves!

hugs & smiles,
helen

I suppose it's cute, most people think I'm a teen or a kid. I really hate it when people talk to me in a baby voice, its annoying, I don't think you should talk to anyone like that even kids. Also, if I want a drink or anything I need my ID. but the good thing about my height is During parades people throw candy at me, when I fall it isn't too bad, and some other things! I don't think I want to be tall, but I would like to be 5'4 :)
Most women I know are short, my granny was 4'9.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Melissa on December 08, 2006, 03:55:02 PM
Quote from: Kisa on December 08, 2006, 03:30:29 PM
I really hate it when people talk to me in a baby voice, its annoying, I don't think you should talk to anyone like that even kids.
I definitely agree.  It makes it harder for kids to learn to speak correctly.

Quote from: Kisa on December 08, 2006, 03:30:29 PM
but the good thing about my height is During parades people throw candy at me, when I fall it isn't too bad, and some other things!
Ok, now that's just adorable. :D

Melissa
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Julie Marie on December 08, 2006, 04:22:12 PM
Quote from: Melissa on December 06, 2006, 04:17:33 PM
Well, it seems you lose at least 1/2" and as much as around 2 inches.

Melissa

Are you talking about normal aging or from HRT?

Julie
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Melissa on December 08, 2006, 04:47:33 PM
Quote from: Julie Marie on December 08, 2006, 04:22:12 PM
Quote from: Melissa on December 06, 2006, 04:17:33 PM
Well, it seems you lose at least 1/2" and as much as around 2 inches.

Melissa

Are you talking about normal aging or from HRT?

Julie

HRT.  I've already lost between 3/4"-1".

Melissa
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Kate on December 08, 2006, 06:47:54 PM
Quote from: Melissa on December 08, 2006, 04:47:33 PM
HRT.  I've already lost between 3/4"-1".

Over what time frame?
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Melissa on December 08, 2006, 06:52:56 PM
Quote from: Kate on December 08, 2006, 06:47:54 PM
Quote from: Melissa on December 08, 2006, 04:47:33 PM
HRT.  I've already lost between 3/4"-1".

Over what time frame?
Well, I've been on HRT just over 10 months now, however I think I lost about 1/2" in the first few months.

Melissa
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Kate on December 08, 2006, 07:19:33 PM
Quote from: Melissa on December 08, 2006, 06:52:56 PM
Well, I've been on HRT just over 10 months now, however I think I lost about 1/2" in the first few months.

I wonder if any F2Ms *gain* height?
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Suzy on December 08, 2006, 09:27:04 PM
I'm 5'6", short for a male, a little tall for a female (with 3" heels)

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Title: Re: Height
Post by: Dennis on December 08, 2006, 10:37:53 PM
Quote from: Kate on December 08, 2006, 07:19:33 PM
Quote from: Melissa on December 08, 2006, 06:52:56 PM
Well, I've been on HRT just over 10 months now, however I think I lost about 1/2" in the first few months.

I wonder if any F2Ms *gain* height?


Apparently if you start testosterone before your bones have stopped growing, you will grow taller than you would otherwise. I was 43 when I started T and I measure an inch higher at the doctor's office and friends think I've grown, but it doesn't seem physically possible, so maybe I had a slouch or something and it wasn't overly obvious.

I dunno, the medical world says it isn't possible, but some anecdotal evidence says it is (I'm not the only guy who's noticed it). Unfortunately anyway, it's pretty insignificant and could easily be explained by just standing straighter once you get rid of the front bumps.

Dennis
Title: Re: Height
Post by: annajasmine on July 26, 2008, 09:10:15 PM
Well I was 5' 8" at one time now I'm pretty close to 5'7". I guess people get shorter after a certain age.

Anna
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Osiris on July 26, 2008, 09:26:16 PM
5'4" and I have no problems with that. Being taller would be nice but whatever. I'm short and soft... Basically I make a great teddybear. :D
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Ms Bev on July 26, 2008, 09:43:55 PM
pre-hrt, I was 5' 8"
Now 5' 6" 
(okay....5' 6 1/2")

Bev
Title: Re: Height
Post by: PolarBear on July 27, 2008, 04:52:56 AM
181 cm, or 5' 11" if you prefer.
Quite tall for a female bodied person, if I see the other responses. I would have been even taller, but I have had hormone treatment to prevent that. (Would have been 2.06 meters, or 6' 9"  :o
Ah, Holland, home to the tallest people on the planet. (Yes, we've taken over from the Norwegians, who held the record for quite a long while).
Title: Re: Height
Post by: je on July 27, 2008, 04:59:27 AM
5' 8" at twenty two.

One of my cousins who is thirteen is already my height lol...
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Chrissty on July 27, 2008, 05:55:22 AM
6ft 1in

It's really depressing not being able to wear heels when I'm out and
don't want to be noticed.

I find I'm constantly judging my height against other women around me.

What I have discovered is that slim girls look a lot taller than they really
are, but if someone is tall but in proportion, it's difficult to judge their
height until you are really close up.

So I actually don't try to slim down too much, and work on balancing my
body shape without worrying too much about dress size.

OK... I'm paranoid...or maybe it's the lack of oxygen up here!.... ::)

Chrissty

Title: Re: Height
Post by: Janet_Girl on July 27, 2008, 07:30:10 AM
5' 10" w/o heels
over 6' depending on the heels.  ;D
Title: Re: Height
Post by: vanna on July 27, 2008, 07:48:02 AM

5,4

Shrinking on HRT?
ohh my god i would like to borrow some heels plz
Title: Re: Height
Post by: PolarBear on July 27, 2008, 09:13:01 AM
Quote from: Kiera on July 27, 2008, 08:34:19 AM
Quote from: PolarBear on July 27, 2008, 04:52:56 AM
181 cm, or 5' 11" if you prefer.
Quite tall for a female bodied person, if I see the other responses.
My 16yr American niece is 5'11", 155lbs, same as I PolarBear, being a quite beautiful athletic girl I'd say don't sweat it, be proud!

:icon_bunch:
Oh, I really don't mind that I am this tall. It has several advantages, such as being able to look over shelves in stores to find my mother, who is tall as well.  ;)
When I grew up I didn't mind it either, it was something special about me that no one else had. Plus people always thought I was older than I really was, which had its advantages as well.  >:D

And while I am a tall female, should I decide I am really male, I fit right in with the rest of 'em!
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Elwood on July 27, 2008, 01:06:14 PM
Just under 5'3". I'm hoping I'll stop at 5'4" or 5'5" if I'm lucky. In a perfect world I'd make it to 5'6" or 5'8", but I know that's not going to happen.

It's unfortunate. My doctors say my body is too young for T. I'm 18. It's like they want my growth plates to close before I start. Is there really any risk in that extra growth spurt?
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Yochanan on July 27, 2008, 04:20:48 PM
I'm 4'11". Unfortunately. If it were up to me I'd be a respectable height--at least 5'2", up to 5'6" maybe. Wouldn't want to tower over anyone, but... *sigh* I'd like to tower over SOME people. x/ I've given up on growing.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: April221 on July 27, 2008, 04:34:57 PM
The last time that my height was taken by my doctor, it was 5'  6 1/2" 

I wish that my weight would cooperate! Pre HRT, I was a size 11 jean.  Now, I can kinda wear size 13. Kinda. I'd rather look cute than breathe!!!
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Nero on July 27, 2008, 04:51:02 PM
5'5. typical female height.  :P
Title: Re: Height
Post by: jonnismith on July 27, 2008, 08:33:08 PM
I am 6'1 and weigh 172. I have noticed that there are a lot of GG here in MN/WI that are as tall or taller than me. I went out last night to a couple of bars and noticed that about 10% of the girls out last night we as tall as myself. I also noticed that they like myself were wearing flats and not heels.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: greeneyedgirl on July 27, 2008, 08:59:24 PM
Quote from: Elwood on July 27, 2008, 01:06:14 PM
Just under 5'3". I'm hoping I'll stop at 5'4" or 5'5" if I'm lucky. In a perfect world I'd make it to 5'6" or 5'8", but I know that's not going to happen.

It's unfortunate. My doctors say my body is too young for T. I'm 18. It's like they want my growth plates to close before I start. Is there really any risk in that extra growth spurt?

Dude, time to get new doctors, one's that aren't idiots.  Worse thing that happens if you are not finished growing and start "T" is that you'll grow a bit more.  The Sooner you start on HRT of whatever kind, the better off you will be...  18?  Damn, that's MORE than old enough to start "T" slowly and work your way up!  Seriously, find a new doctor, this one sounds like a throw back...  I know a few FTM's in PA who started "T" younger than you are, and they are fine.  Growth to stop, that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard of in my life!

Get a second opinion, really.  Like from a Doctor that has actually helped some folks transition and knows what the frak he's talking about.  This one is just taking your money and wasting your time...

Sam
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Elwood on July 27, 2008, 09:08:30 PM
Thank you, greeneyegirl. My thoughts are very similar. I'll be pushing my needs when the time is right... right now isn't the time to start because I have so much going on. I have to wait for an opening.

Now, my medical doctor doesn't say I'm too young. But she isn't the one that approves T. The psychologists do, and they're the ones that think I'm too young... ugh. Well, one of them said that. I have psychiatrist who wants me to address anxiety, but she also said that GID causes me more stress (implying that transition would be good for me). None of them doubt that I'm GID, but they seem to be pulling my chain. I'm seeing a new therapist in September and to him I will voice my concerns...
Title: Re: Height
Post by: greeneyedgirl on July 27, 2008, 09:29:07 PM
I've been on HRT now for just over four years.  Pre HRT I was a solid 6 feet, sometimes a little bit more.  Now, I'm 5'10" so without question I've lost 2 full inches.

People of any gender start to lose height after a certain age to what they call microfractures.  In MTF persons, HRT ushers in a new age for the body, and almost always means a lose of some height.  Again, near as anyone can figure, microfractures...

I know plenty of women like myself who've lose a inch or two...  All I can say in my case, is rock on!  Though to be honest, height was always the least of my worries, because I know plenty of natals who tower over me easily.  One of my good friends is 6'3" in bare feet, and is a big girl.  I feel like a shrimp when she gives me a hug.  Post transition she can wrap her arms around me and rest her chin on my head.  She is so totally the text book Norse Goddess figure...

Sam

Posted on: July 27, 2008, 22:21:44
Quote from: Elwood on July 27, 2008, 09:08:30 PM
Thank you, greeneyegirl. My thoughts are very similar. I'll be pushing my needs when the time is right... right now isn't the time to start because I have so much going on. I have to wait for an opening.

Now, my medical doctor doesn't say I'm too young. But she isn't the one that approves T. The psychologists do, and they're the ones that think I'm too young... ugh. Well, one of them said that. I have psychiatrist who wants me to address anxiety, but she also said that GID causes me more stress (implying that transition would be good for me). None of them doubt that I'm GID, but they seem to be pulling my chain. I'm seeing a new therapist in September and to him I will voice my concerns...

Ah, that makes things that much more clear...  Why though are you letting a psychologist push you around?  This one is an IDIOT, that much is obvious.  This one probably thinks Zucker, Blanchard and Bailey are visionaries, the "The Clark" in Canada an institution of sanity and reality. 

Yeah, time to get a new psychologist, and if that doesn't work, do an...  What do they call it in football?  Ah, yes, and end run around them.   The harm reduction model says that if you start HRT on your own, they cannot tell you NO YOU MUST STOP, instead they give you scripts and monitor you like they are supposed to.

Just a thought...

Sam
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Elwood on July 27, 2008, 09:29:20 PM
Wow! 2 inches. That's crazy. My dad says he shrunk and inch (he's 44).
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Buffy on July 27, 2008, 09:35:01 PM
I am now 5ft 9, before I started HRT I was 5ft 11 so I have lost 2 inches in height to.

Buffy
Title: Re: Height
Post by: emoboi on August 07, 2008, 05:24:13 PM
5 5
Title: Re: Height
Post by: MeghanAndrews on August 08, 2008, 03:17:29 AM
Same as Emo and Nero, 5'5". I always told people I was 5'6", my license said 5'6", then I got my height measured at the Doctor at the end of last year and I was an even 5'5".
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Christo on August 08, 2008, 03:28:30 AM
5'6'' wanna be 6'5'' though :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Height
Post by: sd on August 08, 2008, 03:44:34 AM
Do you know how many cars you will have trouble fitting into at 6'5" Chris?  :laugh: Some are cramped at my height, and if you are a bigger guy, it only gets worse.


I am 6'-6'1" (pre-hrt)
Currently 180 pounds, down from 210-215 (since Feb)
Most of the women here are low-mid 5 foot, and almost as big around. Yeah, I will tower over most, losing 2inches would be nice.


Title: Re: Height
Post by: Alena43 on August 08, 2008, 03:47:55 AM
I am 6'3 , and hoping that I lose a some height, like what has mentioned above. I also am working on losing weight, 225-230lbs right now. Anyway would love to be 6ft and about 170. If I don't lose the height I will still wear heels. It's funny I loved being tall growing upi and now I want to be a lot shorter, but I know I will only lose an inch or two and that is ok. I will just have to deal with being a very tall woman.

Hugz to all,
Ariana
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Chaunte on August 08, 2008, 10:25:16 AM

5' 10" - 6' 1" in heels  ;)

We're not going to talk about weight.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: sarahb on August 08, 2008, 12:06:45 PM
5' 8"

I kind of like my size. Not too tall, not too short. I am of course taller than a lot of other women but I've never been bothered by it, because I have a lot of GG girlfriends that are taller than me as well. I also seem to still be shorter than most guys in my area, so it's a good in-between height and I like it.
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Dolce on August 14, 2008, 07:45:27 PM
I'm 5'8", too.  I'm cool with it.  I've never felt too out of the realm of normalcy, whatever that may be. 
Title: Re: Height
Post by: Ciarquin on August 21, 2008, 04:36:06 PM
5'5", I think. Don't mind being short (for a guy) but I sure wouldn't mind being a bit taller either.