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Prenatal Development & Birth
On August 03, 1971 I was conceived. -
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Prenatal Development & Birth
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Prenatal Development & Birth
I was born one week late at 10:00AM on May 10th, 1972. I was a 9lb. 21 inch long baby girl with dark brown hair. I was the new baby sister to my 17 month old brother Barrie. -
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The First Two Years
The first two years: Biosocial, Cognitive, Psychosocial -
First Two Years: Biosocial
I took my first steps at home with my mom and brother. -
First Two Years: Cognitive
My first real word was ball. My mom said that I was obsessed with these miniature pool balls that I had. I carried them with me everywhere. She said I wouldn't put them down even when I ate. -
First Two Years: Psychosocial
I didn't spend time with many people outside of my immediate family. I was very attached to my mom and whenever she would leave to go to the store I would wrap my arms around her leg and scream and cry for her to stay. -
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The Play Years
The Play Years: Biosocial, Cognitive, and psychosocial -
The Play Years: psychosocial
I became a big sister today. My little brother Brian was born. I loved to help my mom take care of him. My mom said that Brian wouldn't talk or walk for so long because all he had to do was point at something and I would get it for him. -
The Play Years: Biosocial
Today I completed swim lessons. I received a certificate because I could swim under water on my own. -
The Play Years: Cognitive
Today was my first day of Kindergarten. I never went to preschool so going to school was really scary for me at first. -
The School Years: Biosocial
I joined a softball team and learned how to catch a softball. At first I didn't know how to hold my mitt and I got hit in the face with the ball when I tried to catch it. -
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The School Years
The School Years: Biosocial, Cognitive, and psychosocial -
The School Years: Psychosocial
I was the flower girl in my Uncle Bob's wedding. I was given a basket of flower petals to drop on the aisle before the bride walked to the alter. -
The School Years: Cognitive
My third grade teacher gave me an award for doing outstanding geography map work. -
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Adolescence
Adolescence: Biosocial, Cognitive, and psychosocial -
Adolescence: Psychosocial
Today I started Middle School and met my best friend in English class. We are still best friends 27 years later. -
Adolescence: Biosocial
Today I started my menstrual cycle. I was really excited because all of my friends already had there's and I felt left out. Boy was I stupid to feel that way. -
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Early Adulthood
Early Adulthood: Biosocial, Cognitive, and psychosocial -
Adolescence: Cognitive
Today I graduated from High School ! -
Early Adulthood: Biosocial
I found out that I was pregnant with my first son Jake. -
Early Adulthood: Psychosocial
I gave birth to my first son Jake today at 4:08 PM. He was 8ibs. 4.5 oz. with a full head of dark hair. -
Early Adulthood:Cognitive
The birth of my first son brought with it many changes. Having a baby changed my way of thinking about what is important in life. -
Early Adulthood: Psychosocial
My husband and I finally got married today with our oldest son at 14 months by our side. -
Early Adulthood: Psychosocial
I gave birth to my second son Nick today. He was a 7lb. 14oz. bald headed baby boy. -
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Middle Adulthood
Early Adulthood: Biosocial, Cognitive, and psychosocial -
Middle Adulthood: Biosocial
I started an exercise routine with my neighbor. We run and do different exercises to get in shape every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning. -
Middle Adulthood: Cognitive
At 37 years old I am taking my first college classes. I have decided to become a Registered Nurse. -
Middle Adulthood: Psychosocial
My oldest son Jake graduated from High School today. We were worried that he wasn't gonna do it but he pulled it off. -
Middle Adulthood: Psychsocial
Today I will graduate from college with an associates degree in Science. -
Middle Adulthood: Cognitive
If I am accepted I will be starting in the nursing program at Oakland Community College. -
Middle Adulthood: Psychosocial
Hopefully today will be the day that I graduated from the nursing program I was in and am now an RN. -
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Late Adulthood
Late Adulthood: Biosocial, Cognitive, and psychosocial -
Late Adulthood: Psychosocial
I retired from being a nurse at the age of 66 after 25 years in the career. My husband and I are gonna spend our winters in Florida and summers in Michigan. -
Late Adulthood:Cognitive
I start taking art classes today to keep me busy and also to help keep my mind working. -
Late Adulthood: Biosocial
My husband died in his sleep today ,at the age of 82, after suffering from alzheimers for the past 2 years. -
Late Adulthood: Psychosocial
I moved into an assisted Living facility today. I don't want to live in my house alone after losing my husband last year. -
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Death & Dying
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Death & Dying
I am now a very old lady now of 103 years and I know my time will be up soon. My mind has slowed down quite a bit and my body is worn out. I try to walk short distances daily but it isn't always easy because my body aches from arthritis. -
Death & Dying
The life expectancy calculator said I would live to be 105 years old. I hope I die peacefully in my sleep one night and that my boys have outlived me.