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Reassure me I'm not the only one with a 'giant' DS

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stella69x · 20/05/2014 22:27

Just had to send a chest measurement to the rugby team for next years shirts. DS is 14 and measuring 44".
He was only 38 in September when I bought school stuff. I bought big for growing room but didn't think he would grow 6" in 6 months!
Poor boy his school shirts must be killing him. Poor me my pocket is going to hurt as I feel the need to replace most of his tops now

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JamJimJam · 21/05/2014 21:46

Yes, he'll grow (I hope)! He's not the shortest in his class.

Puberty knocks late at our house..

mousmous · 21/05/2014 21:54

my dc is only in year 2 but has grown 3 shoe sizes and 2 clothes sizes since christmas and is tallest in class.
hope he doesn't take after the tall half of family, I have a 7ft cousin who is always sad they can't go on many rides on fairgrounds...

Arky · 21/05/2014 21:57

We had to get very technical about measuring how tall the boys were. There are so many people who 'think' say they are taller than they are. We use levels, set squares and a metel tape measure. It's all very scientific. Wink. They have to be standing naturally and looking forward.

One of my DS is 5 foot and 11 and 3/4 inches high but is still taller than a lot of his friends who claim to be 6 foot. Shock

My mil is absolutely tiny, she is four foot something, we can't help but smile when she hugs DS2 who is 6'3"

singaporeswing · 23/05/2014 06:53

Arky my parents were the same about measuring us.

Every male I know who is 5ft 10 claims to be 6ft. I am most definitely 5 ft 9 bang on and yet they are only just taller than I am!

SpottieDottie · 23/05/2014 07:07

Oh no, I forgot the puberty growth spurt. DS is 10 and I reckon he's about 4 foot 8, size 6 1/2 shoe. He's going to be tall isn't he?
He's got larger feet than my Mum and is catching me up fast.

Theas18 · 23/05/2014 18:47

but... in contrat to my average/tall boy, i have teeny daughters lol both are just over five feet!

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stella69x · 23/05/2014 20:22

I'm now thinking this latest growth has definitely been quick, DS is shirtless and there are stretch marks across his back and under arms! Red angry late pregnancy ones! ( ok obviously not pregnancy ones due to gender and location, but it's all I an compare them too)Shock

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dementedma · 23/05/2014 21:59

Another giant Ds here. Only 12 but size 10 shoes and wears clothes for age 14-15 or bigger.
5 foot 7 already and growing almost daily.

Greenrememberedhills · 24/05/2014 09:43

DS2 6 ft 2.5 at 15.He was 6.2 at the age of 13- measured by hospital, where he was measured occasionally because he grew so fast and it hurt his ligaments. Size 11 shoes.

Best1sWest · 24/05/2014 21:00

Another one here. He is 16 now and 6'4 with size 13 feet and a 46 in chest. He was over 6' at 12. He has the stretch marks too.

Best1sWest · 24/05/2014 21:04

Try finding a car with room enough for him to sit in the back. I have resigned myself to being the one in the back if DH is driving and vice versa.

bigTillyMint · 24/05/2014 21:16

DS is 13 and has grown very fast - also having trouble with muscles and ligaments. Went from size 7 footy boots at the start of last season to size 11 at the start of this season. He is still getting taller, but his feet haven't got any bigger thankfully. He is not a giant yet, but is taller than me!

DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 25/05/2014 10:22

Dnephew is 6'4" at 14. He can also move silently, which is really disturbing.

louby44 · 29/05/2014 09:31

DS14 5'11'' and size 11 shoes

DS11 5' 5' and size 9 shoes

Their dad and I are both tall so we knew we would have a couple of 6 footers. I'm glad, I think tall men are great!

libertytrainers · 29/05/2014 09:33

love this thread!

my ds(12) is 5ft 7 wears mens large in primark and has size 10 feet. when will he stop growing

libertytrainers · 29/05/2014 09:34

it's annoying though as people think he's older than he is and don't realise he's still a kid into kids things :(

libertytrainers · 29/05/2014 09:35

where do you all get clothing for these boys? primark is the only place i can find that isn't ridiculously expensive, all kids clothing is way too small

papalazaru · 29/05/2014 10:55

Same here liberty - people expect them to behave like 16year olds when they're only 12! We also shop in primark and have found some good stuff in BHS but mine really isn't into fashion or clothes. His favourite jeans are boden ones - a nice relaxed fit and very soft denim. Not cheap but they have lasted ages and they're on sale right now!

bigTillyMint · 29/05/2014 11:42

Yes Primarni here too - he's a mens medium! He does have some branded sports tops, and loads of fashion trainers as well as his actual sports kits.

Best1sWest · 31/05/2014 18:20

H&m, Matalan are good too.

honeybeeridiculous · 31/05/2014 18:30

DS is 16, 6ft 3 and size 11 shoe

DD on the other hand, age 23, 5 ft 6 and size 5 shoe

Both eat for England Grin

honeybeeridiculous · 31/05/2014 18:33

DS has 34" inside leg and 33" waist, school trousers are a nightmare!

LizzieVereker · 31/05/2014 18:33

DS1 is 14, 6ft 2, and size 12 feet. Where will we even buy shoes if his feet grow more?

LizzieVereker · 31/05/2014 18:38

Honeybeer we have the same problem with school trousers. DS is 34 long leg. The school shop ones don't fit DS, but a lot of men's trousers look "fuddy duddy" on him. He will wear the Good Souls ones from the Littlewoods catalogue - they're dearer than school shop ones, but smart enough for school, not too uncool for DS, and last really we'll.

InMySpareTime · 31/05/2014 18:42

JamJim, I'll help you redress the balance, DS (12, 13 in Sept) is 4'5 1/2", 4st and size 2 shoe. He mostly wears age 9 clothes, and clearly walks among giantsGrin.
He was pleased to find this week he's finally tall enough not to need a car booster seat any more!