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First Week of Conception
The one-celled zygote that is formed from the male sperm and female ovum multiplies and forms a blastocyst. -
Second Week After Conception
The blastocyst burrows into the uterine lining and structures like the amnion, chorion, yolk sac, placenta, and umbilical cord begin to form. -
Third and Fourth Week After Conception
A primitive brain and spinal cord begin to appear. The heart, muscles, ribs, backbone, and digestive tract begin to develop as well. -
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Fifth to Eighth Week After Conception
Appendages, face, and internal organs form. The sense of touch begins to develop and the embryo can move -
End of First Trimester
Embryo becomes a 3-inch fetus. Nervous system, organs, and muscles become organized and connected, and behavioral capacities appear. The fetus's sex is evident. -
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Second Trimester
The fetus grows to about 12 inches. The mother can begin to feel kicking. Vernix and lanugo keep the fetus's skin from chapping in the amniotic fluid. Most of the brain's neurons are in place by 24 weeks. Fetus reacts to sound. -
End of Third Trimester
The fetus grows to maybe 20 inches. The lungs are matured. A layer of fat is added under the skin. Antibodies are transmitted from mother to fetus to protect against disease. -
Prefrontal Growth
From age of 2 months on, the prefrontal cortex functions more effectively. The prefrontal cortex learns to control body movements, impulses, integration of information, use of memory, reasoning, planning, and problem-solving strategies progressively better as time goes on. -
Gross- and Fine-Motor Development
Infant has achieved many goals. By this time in infancy, an infant can lift self by arms, Roll from side to back, Grasp cube, As well as roll from back to side. -
5 Months of Age
Birth weight of baby has doubled to about 15 pounds. -
Six to Eleven Months of Age
At around this age, 2 daytime naps are encouraged for the infant. Along with breastfeeding, solid foods are also added to their diet. However, gross- and fine-motor development continues; they are Able to crawl, Play pat-a-cake, And even walk alone by the end of 11 months. -
First Successful Year
Weight is approximately 22 pounds. According to Erikson, this is the year of Basic Trust vs. Mistrust. A trusting infant, like myself, feels confident about venturing out and exploring the world. Scribbling becomes a favorite pastime since 2 naps have been reduced to 1. Eye-spy is a personal favorite. I am able to search in several locations for a hidden object. -
Terrible Two's
It's terrible because now I'm a baby monkey; I can jump in place And walk on my tip toes. Temper tantrums are definitely a thing. Breastfeeding is definitely not anymore. I begin to creatively grow by participating in make-believe play. Pictures and videos are actually events that happened in reality. Sharing is not a thing. First time with new kids has got me possessive and missing my mom. However, I can successfully use the potty all by myself. -
Me is Now Three
Walking up and down stairs has become a natural talent of mine. Feeding myself has become easy, only if it's a spoon, though. Dad occasionally plays catch with me now, but I continue to catch the ball by trapping it against my chest. Getting me sit still inside is a crazy wish. I got a tricycle for my birthday and I can pedal and steer without any help now. Ask me to categorize, and I can do it base on their function, behavior, and natural kind. -
Four and Nothin' More
Catch me if you can because I can run, jump, skip, and ride my tricycle really quick. Make-believe is now notable of representational activities. Just moving into Pre-K, I am beginning to recognize numbers and letters. Still shy around strangers, I become a handful with the family. Focusing on tasks is easy. It's difficult to be away from mom when at school. Rules and behaviors are established and I obey. -
5 Years Young
I am writing with my right hand. English is the second language being learned. Coloring within the lines is a new talent of mine. -
It's a Decade
Lost almost all baby teeth Telling time is now developed. Understands there's good and bad words Experiences peer pressure Participates in club soccer and little league -
Age of Adolescence
Begins puberty Acne develops Is learning how to drive First girlfriend -
Two Decades Later
Graduated high school Accepted into college Figured out sexuality... gay Got a part-time job -
Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving
Graduated from undergrad Finishing up residency in med school Moved to New York for the first time Seeing a guy for 2 years -
Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Forty
Married for 5 years Adopted a 2 year old boy who is now 5 Has been raising a dog for 5 years Experienced death of parents Working as a pediatric surgeon in top hospitals of New York -
Half a Century
Experience son going through puberty Experience loss of in-laws death Teaching son how to drive Being diagnosed with presbycusis Getting grey hairs -
39th Anniversary of 21st Birthday
Son has graduated college Son has moved out Husband passes away from a heart attack Son is in a serious relationship for 3 years Promoted to Chief of Surgery -
18 Years Old With 52 Years of Experience
Goes to wedding of son Retires from hospital Experiences birth of grandchildren Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Gets put into a nursing home -
20 Years to a Century
Experiences grandchildren graduating elementary school Experiences divorce of son and wife Experiences son moving across the country Experiences loss of mobility in legs Losing sight Mourns over anniversary of death of husband Experiences severe grief and depression Death
