I have a very similar problem as the OP here.
I have ten seedlings that I grew for 10 days under a 23"real watt" CFL sitting about 12 inches above the plants. I only just became aware of how close to the seedlings I was actualy supposed to have the light! so last night I swiftly moved in and stuck a second 23 watt cfl in there right next to the other one and moved them both 2-3" above the plants. This is my first grow so i guess I didnt know what stretching seedlings was all about... didnt think it was bad... My seeds grew to 4 inches in 10 days and still with only 1 set of true leaves, they are slightly yellow as well. The stems are very thin. about as thick as a toothpick.
My question is this: How bad is this for my plants? I know it will have cost me some vegging time, but will it continue to have a negative effect on the future growth of the plants? Will the plants have a lower yeild months from now because of this? Have i disrupted the hormones such that the plant will be more prone to stretching ?
also what else can I do to compensate this mistake?