Shelley Underwood 3/26/1978

By shelley34u

  • Mimi and Bill find out they are going to be parents

    They are having twins.
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    Prenatal Development and birth

  • Shelley's eyes, heart, arms, and legs are formed

  • Brain Development

    Developing neurons

  • Shelley is born

    Born premature at 4lbs, 7 ounces. Had jaundice and had to remain in the hospital for 1 week. I was born 5 minutes before my sister Sheila.
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    Shelley's first 2 years

  • Shelley rolled over for the first time

    Biosocial Development begins from rolling over, to standing up, and walking.

  • showing attachment to twin sister Sheila

    Shelley and Sheila show love and affection. Started giving kisses to eachother.

  • Shelley said her first word

    Shelley's first word was "pretty."
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    Play years

  • Began to color

    Starting to color and draw

  • Shelley and Sheila were inseparable

    Everything was done together with my twin from playing, bathing, eating, etc.

  • We got our first dog

    My Mom surprised with our first dog, I named her Scruffy. She was an apricot color cocka-poo and she was the best.
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    Childhood school years

  • Started gymnastics

    Started gymnastics in the fall of 1984 when I was 6 years old. I went to Michigan Academy of Gymnastics. I was there until I was 12 years old.

  • Started to have my own style

    began to pick out my own clothes, cared about my hairstyle and even tried to cut my own bangs.

  • favorite subject-math

    I loved my 5th grade teacher and enjoyed my math class.

  • Starting to care what others thought of me at school

    Social acceptance was a concern. Some of us wanted to be popular and socially accepted.
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    Adolescence

  • aware of body changes

    Puberty began around this time.

  • Parents separate

    Sadness came and went around this time.

  • Was crowned Homecoming Queen

    I enjoyed school, activities, and was a social person.

  • Was state champion on the balance beam

    Being dedicated paid off
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    Emerging Adulthood

  • Started cheerleading at EMU

  • Attended EMU

    In College and sturuggling to declare a major
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    Adulthood

  • Started working as an Aesthetician

    Received my certification as an Aesthetician and started working at a medi-spa and a salon and day spa

  • Moved back to Michigan

    As I got older I realized how important my family was to me. I was an Aunt and missed my niece and nephews very much. I moved my home where all of my family resides.

  • Went back to school

    I realized I can further my career as an Aesthetician by becoming a nurse. In other states, to do my job currently, you have to be an RN. I would like to be ahead of the game if Michigan state laws change. Also, it's alway good to learn more and be able to do more within your job.
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    Late Adulthood

  • Physician's Assistant: Shelley Underwood retires

    I was a Physician's Assistant. I worked under a Dermatologist who specialized in Moh's surgery and anti-aging treatments

  • Shelley becomes widowed

    Unfortunately, my husband, who was a few years older than me had passed away.

  • Shelley joins a senior center

    In order to keep myself busy and not feel lonely, Shelley joined a senior center to stay active and around friends. The company and games was important for my mind and brain stimulation.