This is a great book we found at the library that tells the story of two friends whose sizes do not necessarily reflect their ages. My kids loved it.
Another good read for kids is Too tall Paul, Too Small Paul about two boys who become friends and teach their classmates not to judge them because of their size.
Both were available at our library
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Bringing a new baby in to the world is a magnificent moment for a woman. Carrying around the baby weight, on the other hand, is not nearly as exciting. If you are experiencing the pregnancy blues, here are some wonderful tips to help you look and feel your best during your pregnancy.
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Woo Hoo! Mommy Long Legs has been rated the Best in Tall Maternity Denim! (crowd applauds!) by About.com. We are so flattered and so excited to finally see our name getting out there! Keep spreading the word so tall women everywhere can feel beautiful and comfortable during their pregnancy.
I must admit, I teared up a little while I was reading this. Sometimes as a mother, I feel like every minute of my day is filled with second guessing the decisions I make for my kids. (case in point, we went from the aquarium to the movie theater today. The second outing was a last minute decision and we didn’t have time for lunch…so they had popcorn and licorice as one of their square meals…Awesome). Obviously, they enjoyed it, but I’m left feeling like I somehow failed. It was such a relief to hear another’s point of view and remind me that I am not alone in some of the crazy day-to-day situations we find ourselves in as parents. Enjoy this article!
Pregnancy Brain? I’m sure you’ve all heard of it. But now a new study posted in Newsweek magazine is showing that a fuzzy, forgetful brain is actually good for you and might help you prepare for motherhood. In other words…You’re NOT crazy. 
There are times that I really contemplate why I do what I do and even consider shutting up business and heading for an early retirement as a beach bum. Last week, was one of those weeks. But then, I get an email like this, and it breathes new life into our mission: To help tall girls feel beautiful during a wonderful time of their life. It was after this email that I made the call to add more products to our line. Thank you wonderful customers for making us feel loved.
“As a 6’2” women it is so hard to find normal clothes, let alone maternity clothes. I was doing some “pre-pregnancy” tall maternity clothes research. I came across your site. Thank you for venturing into the world of tall maternity clothes! I look forward to seeing what you will add to your line. Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of happiness and joy, not stress because you can’t find clothes that are long enough!!”
Sincerely,
Lauren
This article is a great, well balanced point of view on the research (and sensationalism) floating around regarding epidurals vs natural delivery and the risks (or lack thereof) involved. (Don’t worry, if you haven’t delivered yet,this is not another scare tactic. In fact, it is just the opposite.)
The bottom line is: Whether you choose pain relief or not, Breathe easy. Educate yourself. And be confident in what ever delivery decisions you make. You are woman! ROAR!
Here is an interesting (albeit brief) article on a recent study regarding tall women, weight gain and the affects on pregnancy, delivery and baby. It still seems pretty preliminary but at least science is recognizing that tall women might have a different set of rules to play by than their shorter counter parts. We will be interested to see (and share) the results as more data comes out about tall women and birth outcomes of this study.
Washington State Journal of Public Health Practice B. Saltzman/Volume 4, S1
Should Tall Pregnant Women Step on a Different Scale?
Babette Saltzman, Ali Mokdad
© 2011 Washington State Journal of Public Health Practice. All Rights Reserved.
Abstract: Background: The Institute of Medicine current guidelines for maternal weight
gain during pregnancy may not be appropriate for tall women. Methods: We conducted
a population-based cohort study using linked birth-hospital discharge records in
Washington State. We compared tall women to women of average stature. We
calculated relative risks using Mantel-Haenzsel methods to assess effect modification by
height within BMI categories for multiple adverse outcomes associated with gestational
weight gain: small for gestational age (SGA), large for gestational age (LGA), csection,
birth trauma, and post-partum weight retention. Results: SGA occurred less frequently
in infants born to tall women than in women of average stature (5.2% vs 9.8%) and LGA
more frequently (17.8% vs 9.8%). Relative risks of SGA and LGA did not differ by height
across BMI categories. Among women with a normal pre-pregnancy BMI who gained
the recommended 25 to 35 pounds of weight during pregnancy, tall women had a lower
risk of csection compared to women of average stature (RR=0.69, 95% CI 0.59-0.81). The
risk of csection became similar when tall women gained 45 to 55 pounds (RR=0.97, 95%
CI 0.83-1.14). Conclusion: Our results on csection suggest that tall women can safely
gain more weight during pregnancy than average height women. Our ongoing
investigation on birth trauma and post-partum weight retention will fully assess the risk
of higher gestational weight gain on adverse birth outcomes in tall women.
Mommy Long Legs was a concept created during my first pregnancy. As a working professional woman, I struggled to find appropriate and stylish maternity wear that fit my 6’2″ inch frame. I was tired of searching and I knew I was not alone. My husband and I decided there needed to be more choices available for women of lengthy proportions. We believe EVERY woman deserves the simple pleasure of quality, affordable and stylish apparel.
Every now and then we get a disgruntled customer. It’s bound to happen (especially when our target market has radical hormones raging through their body at any given moment). But also, because sometimes…we make mistakes. We try to avoid it…but it does happen.
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