Why cant I grow about 3 inches?

Hi wonttakelong, I so wish I could magically give you some of my height. I am 5'7 1/2" and always wanted to be shorter. I know it's not THAT tall but all my friends are very petite like you. I have four daughters and they too are all petite. I feel like a human tree. Ok now for some possibly actual helpful advice... LL Bean sells a shoe that is actually made for comfort for people that work on their feet all day. I will try to find you the name of this shoe but they are really popular with nurses and such. They come in both white and black. My daughter got me a pair because I am on my feet a lot. They are very very comfortable and look great with jeans or dress pants. I swear though that they make me several inches taller. When I wear them, others will accuse me of wearing heels but I'm not at all. After I fix dinner, I'll go down to my closet and pull these shoes out and see if the name of them is on the inside and get back to you. They are a bit pricey but not nearly as expensive as a new bike or even modifying one. I doubt very much your feet are the same size as me because I'd gladly mail them to you as I've only worn them once or twice briefly (and with sox). The only resson I don't wear them all the time is because I really don't care for the added height. I'm a size 8 1/2.

Platform shoes or boots? LOL Good to see you again regardless of your height.....

i've heard about height increasing exercises on the internet if done over time, but no i haven't heard of any height growth potions.

Hey wtl!I'm the same height, and actually I've already shrank a 1/2 inch, although I am still questioning the nurse who measured me! I used to love to ride bikes when I was younger so I feel your pain! What I don't understand is why can't they fix it so the seat could be adjusted? WTF? Why would that be so difficult? And if they can put pedal extenders on a car for a "height challenged" person why can't they make a bike that "one size fits all"? I would still jump on the back of a Harley in a NY minute if I had the chance!

You know, 5'3 really isn't all that short (OK - this is coming from a chick who is 5'9 but you know.. lol.) I love your saying, though, that's hilarious: "Dynamite comes in small packages"). LMAO good one! So, this is probably totally unhelpful but I thought I'd throw it out there.. Is there any way you could make it work? I used to bike with one of my friends on a regular basis, and she was between 5 feet and 5'1. (She's grown now, but she was that tall then), and somehow she made it work and I never heard a complaint. Of course, maybe she bought a smaller bike or something like that. Maybe if it's a new (different, that is) bike you need - you could borrow one from a friend? Or sell your current one on Craigslist and buy a new/used one that will be easier for you to ride?

I'm a short person too, and I use platform shoes and boots Unfortunately at my age it's impossible to grow, so that's the only way. I don't know your age though Maybe you can try with some heeled biker shoes. There are insoles that are a few cm tall to make short people look taller, and you can put them inside your normal shoes too to be taller. It's not magic but it's a method

My first thought is I sincerely hope you get some answers (which translates to "I don't know ) I can think of nothing worse or more frustrating to have the opportunity to experience something but not be able to due to my lack of height. My fingers and toes are crossed fore you mate.

I always wish that I have the height of the westerners but it is not meant to be. I think your height is above average. Wait til you see the lilliputs of Asia, you'll be shocked that you are towering over them when you walk down their streets. I wish I know the magic portion to increase height. I am just above 5 ft. But surprisingly my sons are 6 footers.

I'm 5'4". I feel I am to much of an in between size. I either wish I was taller or shorter. I wonder if anyone is ever happy with themselves or if I am just way to self-concious. That sucks you cannot learn to ride your husbands motorcyle. I have no interest to learn to drive one. I actually would be scared to. I have riden on them but never actally drove one.