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Taylor Buckley's Birth
A healthy baby girl is takes her first breath. She is 7 pounds 3 ounces. She was a scheduled c-section. -
Growing
When I went for my 6 month check-up, I had gained 5 pounds. I was always on the average part of the weight scale and I was healthy.
The First Two Years: Biosocial -
Peek-A-Boo
I was playing peek-a-boo with my dad, and I pulled the blanket away from his face because I knew he was still there.
The First Two Years: Cognitive Development -
First Words
I spoke my first words at 10 months (babbling dada, baba, mama)
First Two Years: Cognitive Development -
My First Birthday
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Walking
I walked all by myself for the first time when I was 15 months old.
The First Two Years: Biosocial Development -
Staying with Grandma and Grandpa
My parents left to go on their couples trip. I cried when my parents left but were so happy when they came home.
The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development -
Conversation Time
At around age three, I began to speak in full sentences and was able to carry on a conversation. I was finally understood.
Early Childhood: Cognitive Development -
Pre-School
I started pre-school when I was four years old. I loved school.
Early Childhood: Cognitive Development -
First days as an Athlete
I started soccer at age 6 and played for the Livonia YMCA. I made many friends and started my life as an athlete.
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Understanding Terrorism and Death
I distinctly remember being in my 3rd grade classroom and watching the Twin Towers fall in New York City. I went home that day and my parents explained to me that there are mean people in the world that want to hurt others and that these "terrorists" were the reason many people died that day. I understood the meaning of death and terrorism form that day forward.
Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development -
On the Chubby Side
When I was 9-years-old, I was overweight and finally realized this. My eating habits were not great and I my weight was always on the high side of the scale.
Middle Childhood:Biosocial Development -
My First Real Spelling Bee
When I was in 4th grade I was in my first spelling bee at my elementary school.
Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development -
Let's Stop Arguing!
When I was 10 years old, I was able to work out my problems wth my friends. I did not always have to get a teacher or my parents involved when my friends and I would fight. It was nice to be able to work things out for myself.
Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development -
Puberty
I officially started puberty during 6th grade at 11 years old.
Adolescence: Biosocial Development -
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Honor Roll Student
I was honor roll student throughout middle school and high school. I never received anything less than a 3.0 in every class.
Adolescence: Cognitive Development -
A Second Language
When I was in 7th grade, I began learning Spanish at school. I took Spanish classes all the way through high school as well. I can't say I know Spanish very well, but I received great grades in every class I took.
Adolescnce: Cognitive Development -
My First Kiss!
When I was in 7th grade, I started to have intimate feelings for boys. I had a few "boyfriends" and got my first kiss on the playground during a church fish fry.
Adolescence:Biosocial -
New Friendships
I started high school in 2007 and met some new people, as well as stayed connected with old friends, who are my best friends to this day.
Adolescence: Psychosocial development -
Active
I became sexually active the summer before my senior year of high school. I am not proud of how young I was, but I am who I am because of my choices.
Adolescence: Psychosocial Development -
First Love
I started dating the first boy I every brought home to meet mom and dad during my senior year of high school. We are still dating 2 and a half years later.
Adolescence: Psychosocial Development -
Experimenting
I experimented with drugs (weed) at age 17.
Adolescence: Psychosocial Development -
Xavier Thomas
I became pregnant with my son (Xavier Thomas) at age 18, three months out of high school. This changed my life and all my plans, but I love my son more than life itself.
Adolescence: Psychosocial Development -
College Life
I began Schoolcraft College, working on my prerequisites for my nursing degree.
Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development -
My First Born
My son, Xavier Thomas, was born on this day. He was born at 5:34 pm, weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces, and 19 inches.
Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Time to Get Healthy
I made the decision to change my ways and get myself into shape. I begin eating healthier adn exercising. My goal weight was 140 pounds.
Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Transferring
I decided to transfer to Madonna University to pursue my bachelor's degree in nursing.
Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development -
Graduation!
I finally gradutated from Madonna University with my degree in Nursing. I was very excited to start my career.
Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development -
The Next Step
My significant other and I decided to cohabitate, and begin renting an apartment together.
Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial Development -
Getting My Career Started
At age 25, I begin working at Cleveland Clinic as a nurse in the emergency room.
Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial Development -
Marriage
I married a wonderful man at age 26.
Adulthood: Psychosocial -
Second Child
At age 27, I gave birth to my second child, and first daughter.
Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Third Child
At age 28, I give birth to my third child, and second son.
Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Fourth Child
At age 29, I give birth to my fourth child, and third son.
Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Fifth Child
At age 31, I gave birth to my fifth child, and fourth son.
Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Sixth Child
At age 32, I gave birth to my sixth child, and second daughter.
Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Masters
I receive my master's degree from Ohio State University.
Adulthood: Cognitive Development -
Menopause
At age 49, I begin to go through menopause. I get very moody adn get many hot flashes.
Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Empty Nest
My last child leaves my home to find her place in the world. I am a proud mother of six wonderful children, who I am very close with. -
Grandma, You are Wise
My grandchildren told me that I was very wise and gace great advice. They also could not believe all I had accomplished in my life time.
Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development -
Travel Time
My husband and I went on a trip to Puerto Rico, and then decided to travel Europe.
Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development -
Cancer
At age 68, I was diagnosed with stage 1 kidney cancer. This was the same caner my grandmother had when she was in her 70s. The radiation, chemotherapy, and my drive to live led me to go into remission.
Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
50 Years
My husband and I have a great marriage and we are very happy. We adore our family and spend alot of time with them. We reached the colden year, 50 years of marriage.
Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development -
It's Back...for Good
At age 77, my kidney cancer comes back, but this time I am in stage 3. -
Forgetful
At age 79, I begin to realize I have become very forgetful. When I went to my doctor, I was diagnosed with the beginning stages of dementia.
Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development -
Not Much Time
At age 82 the cancer has spread through almost my entire body, mainly in the kidney, liver, and colon. The radiation and chemo has taken all my strength and energy. The doctors tell me I have 6 months to live. They make me as comfortable as possible, but I am still willing to fight. -
Time to Meet my Maker
At age 84, after surviving a year and a half longer than predicted, I die from kidney, liver, and colon cancer. I lived a great life and knew it was time to let go and join those who left before me.