Elizabeth Witt SCC Timeline Project

By wittbeth
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    Life Span

  • Prenatal and Birth - Biosocial

    Mom took prenatal vitamins, ate healthy foods, and avoided teratogens.

  • Prenatal and Birth - Cognitive

    Mom and Dad read stories aloud and played music for me to hear.

  • Prenatal and Birth - Psychosocial

    Born at Chrittenton Hospital. Dad delivered me because the Doctor did not make it to the room in time.

  • First Two Years - Psychosocial

    First real laugh at 3 1/2 months old.

  • First Two Years - Cognitive

    Learned to play "peek - a - boo" at 7 months old.

  • First Two Years - Biosocial

    Learned to walk at 11 months old.

  • First Two Years - Cognitive

    First word "Dada" was spoken at 11 months old.

  • First Two Years - Biosocial

    Mom breastfed me for 12 months.

  • First Two Years - Psychosocial

    My mom was a stay-at-home mom. This helped me to attain a secure attachment with her and other family members.

  • The Play Years - Psychosocial

    We moved to a new house and I made a friend that lived next door.

  • The Play Years - Biosocial

    I was a very picky eater at age 3.

  • The Play Years - Cognitive

    Started Kiddie Kampus Pre-School at age 4.

  • The Play Years - Biosocial

    I loved to draw. One of my pictures was featured in a newspaper when I was 4 years old.

  • The Play Years - Biosocial

    I started taking swim lessons when I was 4 years old.

  • The Play Years - Cognitive

    Started Kindergarten at age 5. I had to repeat it though. I had difficulty learning letters and numbers.

  • The Play Years - Psychosocial

    Baby Sister Amy was born. At first I loved to help take care of her, but then I got jelous of her. The jelousy only lasted a few weeks.

  • School Years - Biosocial

    I broke my right wrist jumping off of the couch when I was 7 years old.

  • School Years - Biosocial

    In 1st grade I got enrolled in a special reading program for children who were struggling readers.

  • School Years - Psychosocial

    I became friends with three girls from my first grade class. (We stayed friends until high school).

  • School Years - Cognitive

    I got glasses when I was 7 years old. It was discovered that my struggles with reading was due to a vision problem.

  • School Years - Psychosocial

    I joined Girl Scouts when I was 8 years old.

  • School Years - Biosocial

    I started swimming and playing softball competitively at age 8.

  • School Years - Biosocial

    I got out of my special reading class. I was reading at an above grade reading level.

  • Adolescents - Biosocial

    My menarche happened at age 12.

  • Adolescents - Cognitive

    I was placed in Advanced English in 7th grade.

  • Adolescents - Cognitive

    I started taking German in 8th grade.

  • Adolescents - Biosocial

    I got my fisrt kiss at age 14.

  • Adolescents - Psychosocial

    I had a short bout of depression. I did not make the high school softball team. However, I joined the track team the next day and made it to regionals that same year.

  • Adolescents - Psychosocial

    I was voted the Varsity Swim Team Captain by my swim team and coaches.

  • Adolescents - Psychosocial

    I was offered drugs by a classmate. I said NO.

  • Adolescents - Cogntive

    I graduated with honors from Plymouth Canton High School.

  • Emerging Adult - Cogntive

    Started Michigan State University with a major in Elementary Education and Language Arts.

  • Emerging Adult - Psychosocial

    I joined a sorority at Michigan State Univeristy.

  • Emerging Adult - Cognitive

    I learned how to be Treasurer of my sorority. After I was Treasurer I became the Vice President.

  • Emerging Adult - Biosocial

    I gained 10 pounds after living and eating in the dorms for a year at Michigan State University.

  • Emerging Adult - Biosocial

    I took a Tae Kwon Do class at MSU. I had always wanted to try it and it helped me stay fit.

  • Emerging Adult - Cogntive

    I graduated Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. I then did a year long teacher internship to finish up the 5 year Teacher Education Program.

  • Emerging Adult - Psychosocial

    I got married to Jeff Witt!! I was 24 years old.

  • Adulthood - Cognitive

    I went back to school to get a second degree in Nursing. I was 26 years old.

  • Adulthood - Biosocial

    I had my first child at age 27! I was in labor for 8 hours and delivered a healthy baby girl.

  • Adulthood - Cognitive

    I got my Master's Degree in Nursing with a specialization in pediatrics. I was 40 years old.

  • Adulthood - Psychosocial

    Both of my two children went away to college for the first time. My husband and I are experiencing an empty nest. I was 48 years old.

  • Adulthood - Biosocial

    I started going through menopause. I was 51 years old.

  • Adulthood - Psychosocial

    I became a Grandma! My daughter delivered a healthy baby boy. I was 55 years old.

  • Late Adulthood - Psychosocial

    I retired at age 65.

  • Late Adulthood - Cognitive

    I took a pottery class at a local Community College. I had always wanted to learn to make pottery, and when I retired I finally got the chance! I was 66 years old.

  • Late Adulthood - Cognitive

    I published my first children's book. I was 68 years old.

  • Late Adulthood - Biosocial

    I started to have more difficulty hearing. I got hearing aides. I was 70 years old.

  • Late Adulthood - Psychosocial

    My husband and I celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary. I was 74 years old.

  • Late Adulthood - Biosocial

    I got hip replacement surgery. I was 75 years old.

  • Late Adulthood - Psychosocial

    I got to see my Granddaughter get married. I was 80 years old.

  • Epilogue

    I passed away in my sleep. I was 91 years old. I lived a full and happy life filled with family, friends, and love.