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This period begins refers to the first two weeks (days 1-14) of prenatal growth. At this time, I begin to develop from a single cell after conception into an embryo and later a fetus.
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This period takes place from the third through eighth week after conception. At this time, my heart begins to beat, and my eyes, ears, and mouth begin to form. By the eighth week I have all of my basic organs, with exception of sex organs.
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This period of prenatal development extends from the ninth week until birth. By the end of the third month, all of my organs and body structures have formed, including my sex organs.
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On October 15, 1993 around 11am, I was born a healthy baby girl at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. I made the fifth family member, including my parents and two older sisters.
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In the first two years of my life I began to grow taller, gain weight, and increase in head circumference. My birthweight doubled by 4 months, tripled by 1 year, and quadrupled by 2 years.
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During this time, I began to grow taller, gain weight, and increase in head circumference. As that occurred, my brain maturation increases and my motor skills improve.
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During this time, my memory starts to improve. I begin to recognize people and develop a preference for certain people (especially my mom!). I also begin to develop language. First I started to babble, then began to understand words and gestures, and eventually I could even form short sentences on my own.
My mom has always said that I loved to be held and would always gesture this by raising my arms to her and my dad. I also spoke my first word, which to no surprise by me was "mama". -
During this time, I began to experience emotions including stranger awareness and separation anxiety. I also developed social bonds at this time. Unlike my sisters who developed indifferent attachment, I developed a secure attachment to my mother. At Little Tots daycare, I played well with others while my mom and dad were at work.
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This time period takes place from ages 2-6, also known as the "play years".
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During this time, my brain and motor skills continued to develop and change. As I got older, I became less clumsy and more comfortable with my body movements. My favorite thing to do was play outside.
When I was 3, I kicked my very first soccer ball. Little did I know that I would end up paying soccer for 18 more years. -
During this time, my language started to develop rapidly and my vocabulary increased dramatically. I began to understand things such as the concept of time as well as simple commands.
I was a very energetic and silly child. I was always running through the house, singing songs and playing games. Most of all I loved climbing all over , especially in public places. (That picture is actually me!) -
During this time frame, I learned to regulate and control my emotions depending on my feelings. I always tried to play with my two older sisters and their friends. However, when she would tell me to go away or how annoying I was, I quickly became angry and upset.
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This time period refers to development occurring from ages 6-11.
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Luckily, in early childhood I experienced little to no health problems. I also started to become a very good athlete during this time period, specifically with soccer. When I was 8 years old I joined my very first club travel soccer team, the Michigan Hawks.
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At this time, I began elementary school where I started to academically advance. I started to understand logic and theory. My memory was excellent. I would recieve 100% on almost all of my spelling test, mostly because I could memorize the letters or sound it out in my head. I loved being able to hang my spelling test on the fridge in my house too!
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Although my parents still influenced me during this time period, I started to depend less on them and more on my friends from school. I also advanced morally, differentiating right from wrong. My friends and I influenced eachother so much, we would even plan to dress similar on some days.
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The time frame of development that occurs between ages 11-18.
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I began the transition from middle school and became a freshman in high school.
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Puberty begins around this time. I had a major growth spurt & got my first period.
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During this time, I begin to establish my own identity and discover more about who I am. I also had my first boyfriend.
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The period between the ages of 18 and 25.
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I became interested in running, therefore I began to routinely work out throughout the week and signed up for my first 5k. I also began to socially drink at college parties.
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I became slightly depressed due to the breakup with my boyfriend of 2 years. Thankfully, I had my bestfriends support every step of the way to help cheer me up.
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After 4 years of hard work and studying, I graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelors degree in Health Science.
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The time period between the ages of 25 and 65.
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I will get married to the love of my life and start a family.
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My husband and I give birth to our first child.
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I will graduate from a Doctorate of Nursing program & begin to practice medicine as a pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
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The time period occurring after the age of 65 and beyond.
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I really begin to feel the wear and tear taking place due to my aging. I realize my increased risk for diseases such as cardiovascular disease and go to get a routine check-up.
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I watch my grandchildren grow up and play. However, my memory is deterorating and I begin to forget things. My eye sight is also starting to go. Therefore, I write things down to help me remember and I wear glasses to improve my eye sight.
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I start to lose the ability to successfully maintain the activities of daily life. Therefore, my kids decide to put me into an assisted living facility.
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Unfortunately, my life comes to an end on this day. Although, I consider myself lucky for many reasons. I lived a long, successful life with the love of my life, kids, and grandkids.
