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I am a blastocyte consisting of more than 100 cells. I separate into two distinct masses, one becoming the placenta to protect and nourish me and the other becoming an embryo; me! I achieve implantation by embedding myself in the nurturing environment of the uterus.
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The most dramatic and extensive transformation of the entire life span occurs before birth and is divided up into three main periods.
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I am now an embryo! I am finally beginning to look like a real being. My central nervous system is developing as well as my head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth (in the fourth week). My legs and arms are also beginning to appear (in the fifth week). I weigh about one-thirtieth of an ounce (56 days in) and I'm about an inch long. I now have all of my basic organs, too.
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I'm a girl! All of my body parts are intact and I weigh about 3 ounces and am 3 inches long. Although all of my structures are now in place, my organs still cannot function.
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My heartbeat is becoming stronger and my cardiovascular system is now relatively active. My brain is developing at a quick pace, increasing about six times in size and creating neurons and synapses!
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My brain waves are indicating responsiveness. My lungs are expanding and contracting using the amniotic fluid as a substitute for air. My heart valves, arteries, and veins can now circulate the fetal blood! I have gained roughly 4 pounds. The cortex of brain is in the process of folding several times in order to fit in my tiny little skull. I can hear my mother's heartbeat and I can smell her.
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In these first two years, human beings reach half of their adult height, begin to talk in sentences, and express almost every emotion such as joy, fear, jealousy, love, and shame.
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I started sucking my thumb today.
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Today was my last day of breastfeeding. My mom now feeds me regular baby formula!
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My mom and I play "patty-cake" now! I can clap my hands!
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I can finally stand by myself without any support from objects or my parents!
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I took my first step today!
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Children spend most of their time discovering, creating, laughing, and imagining as they acquire crucial life skills. They chase one another at school; experiment with sounds; words, and ideas; they invent dramatic games and fantasies.
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I am starting my first day of grade school today at Cooper Elementary!
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Learning is vital. Measured growth takes place, children master new athletic skills, and acquire concepts, vocabulary, and intellectual ability. Psychologically, kids learn to appreciate their parents, make new friends, and develop a sense of pride in their nationality, gender, and ethnicity.
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I made my first best friend today! She is coming over for a sleepover at my house tonight. Her name is Kristen.
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My mom signed me up to be on a softball team today! She said that it's good exercise and that I need it. I'm so excited, I am the only girl on the team!
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I had my first session with my clarinet tutor today!
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"Adolescence begins with biology and ends with society." Growth is uneven both socially and biologically; some aspects of the brain mature at puberty and some much later. Pre-teens and teenagers begin the discovery of who they really are.
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Somebody offered me a hit of pot when I was walking to the bus after school today. I was really uncomfortable and I had never even seen marijuana before in my life so I just smiled and kept on walking like I wasn't nervous (BUT I WAS!).
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I'm beginning my first day of high school today at Livonia Franklin.
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I got asked to the Homecoming Dance by the cutest boy in the world today! Hopefully everything works out well; I really like him.
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I went to my physician for my last high school physical! I am 170 pounds and 5 feet 10 inches. The doc told me that I have reached my peak of growth.
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I graduated from Franklin High School today!
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I lost my virginity today.
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I lost my virginity today.
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There are three traditional roles that signify adulthood: employee, spouse, and parent. Many contemporary young adults avoid some, if not, all of these roles. Today, this age group can be characterized by more education, later marriage, fewer births, and delayed career choices. Exploration and independence become a big priority.
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Although I wasn't consistently smoking cigarettes before, I think that it's safe to say that I am addicted to them now. I smoked an entire pack in one day.
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Just finished my last class at Schoolcraft! I now have my Associates Degree in Liberal Arts!
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I bought my first pair of color contacts today! They are a vibrant blue; my eyes are already a pretty bright shade of blue, I just thought that a change would be nice.
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It's my 21st birthday! I'm going to the bar with all of my closest friends to get LEGALLY wasted!
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I went to church to the first time today in years. I am not quite sure if I want to make this a habit yet or not...
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I just graduated from Eastern Michigan University where I received a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Physical Education! I can't wait to start teaching.
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I started a diet today and enrolled at a new gym. I already had a membership at Fitness USA, but I thought that maybe if I switched things up, I would have more motivation to go. I need to start getting back into the shape I was in when I played sports in high school. Plus, Spring Break is coming up!
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Some friends and I decided to have a little competition to see who would buy the next case of beer. We had a Jeopardy! party at my apartment and I smoked all of them. However, I was the only one with a four-year college education.
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My best friend since middle-school, Jessica, asked me to be the Maid of Honor in her wedding this summer! I'm so happy! I can't wait.
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I asked my boyfriend of two years to move into my apartment with me today and he said yes!
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Shortly after my boyfriend was all moved in, he started acting funny and I've been really worried that maybe he is cheating on me. I went to see a doctor about this and he prescribed me Xanax to cope with my anxiety. He asked me several questions and I even had to take a questionaire to determine whether or not this drug is right for me. It's a little bit frightening that it has come to this.
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Bodies grow more mature, minds master new material and consolidate what is already known, people work productively, nurture marriages, raise children, and care for aging parents. Adults experience tragedy, windfalls, separations, sickness, recovery, birth, death, travel, job loss, promotion, poverty, and wealth. This span is classified based on its numerous events.
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It's my wedding day! I'm so excited! We are having a beautiful outdoor wedding out in the country.
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My husband and I gave birth to our first child today! Her name is Karen Elizabeth Lee Price. She shares a birthday with my dad!
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I discovered my first wrinkle today! It is a crease right next to my right eye (skin is getting thinner and less flexible).
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I joined an adult basketball league today! I'm not quite as fast as I used to be, but I've still got a mean jump shot!
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I know it's corny, but I finished a 500-piece puzzle in less than an hour today (short-term memory)!
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My husband and I got into a big argument today after I had a long day at work dealing with all the snobby high-school kids that I teach. This has been an ongoing problem for several weeks now. I'm stressed out to the max. This is it; I need to buy a red sports car ASAP!
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My husband and I seem to be losing any sort of intimacy that we ever had. We have decided to begin seeing a couple's counselor to maybe initiate some more spice into our lives.
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No more monthly visit for me! I visited the gynocologist today where they confirmed that it's official; I have reached menopause.
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I visited the eye doctor today and discovered that my eyesight is slowly wearing. I need to get glasses to wear for reading.
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I caught my 17-year old daughter trying to sneak into the house last night. Needless to say, she was quite intoxicated. We had a nice long talk and she is now grounded for several weeks. This WILL NOT be happening again, I'll garuntee that.
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I was put on the Mediterranean diet today! I am not obese, however my nutritionist told me that I am slightly overweight and a program such as this may make me feel better each day. It consists of lots of vegetables, legumes, fruits, fish, and grains. I have to watch the meats that I eat, though. This will help me maintain my weight and decrease my body fat.
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I went outside to watch my grandson shoot the basketball around in the backyard and when the ball hit the rim and came whipping in my direction, it hit me square in the face! My reflexes and reaction time are getting very bad.
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My grandson found a fun IQ test online that he asked me to take. He thought that he could outsmart his grandma and get a better score. Little did he know, I'm still a smart cookie! Not only did I beat him, but I got a better score than I did when I was in school!
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I went to get my annual physical and I passed the "whisper test!" However, I didn't pass with flying colors so my doctor told me that a hearing aid may be in my future. I'm just glad that it's not today!
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Late adulthood continues earlier patterns as opposed to breaking away from them. People evaluate their entire life and either resign themselves to lonely isolation or remain social and independent.