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Born
Born at St. Mary's Hospital in Livonia, Michigan. Beginnings: Birth and Prenatal Develpment -
Laughs
I laughed for the first time when my mom was playing with my feet. First Two Years: Psychosocial Development -
Doctor
At my 6 month check up, I had gained 12 pounds! First Two Years: Biosocial Development -
Talking!
I said my first word, "dada", when I was 10 months old. First Two Years: Cognitive Development -
First Birthday!
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Walking
I started walking at 13 months. First Two Years: Biosocial Development -
Michael Dylan
Baby Brother was born! -
Conversation
I started really talking with the people around me and making sentences. Early Childhood: Cognitive Development -
Preschool
I started preschool, and I loved it. I liked being with other kids my age. Early Childhood: Cognitive Development -
Divorce
My dad moved out of the house and my parents got a divorce. That was one of the last times my brother and I saw him. Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development -
Someone New
My mothers boyfriend moved into the house with her, my brother and I. Midle Childhood: Psychosocial Development -
"Boyfriend"
When I was in the 6th grade, I had my first "boyfriend". Early Childhood: Biosocial Development -
Puberty
I started to go through puberty when I was in 7th grade, 12 years old. Adolescence: Biosocial Development -
Friends
I had a huge falling out with the girls I was friends with during middle school, and we stopped being friends all together. I had no idea who I would be friends with when high school came around. Middle Childhood: Biosocial Development -
Marching Band
I met a few people, and I really started playing the drums. A friend I had made over the summer got me to go to drumline practices for the marching band, and the people I met there became my best friends and it turned out to be the best thing I did throughout high school. -
Band Camp
I had my first experience of Band Camp, and my best friend, Katie, became very close and unseperable our freshman year. -
First Kiss
I had my frist real kiss, with a boy I met through one of my friends. We went on a date to the movies. Adolescence: Biosocial Development -
Relationships
I had my first real relationship, and it lasted a year and a half. -
Christopher
My best friend in the whole world, Christopher, died of lung cancer when he was 17. Adolescence: Psychosocial Development -
Active
I became sexually active when I was 15. It was much too soon and I wasn't ready. Adolescence: Biosocial Development -
New School
My family and I moved to a new house, and me and my brother had to switch schools. I was devastated and begged my mom to let me stay. Adolescence: Psychosocial Development -
First Job
I started my first job working at McDonald's the summer before my senior year. Adolescence: Psychosocial Development -
First Drink
I went on vacation with some friends from school to a cabin up north one of their parents owned. I had my first alcoholic drink when I was 16. Adoescence: Psychosocial Development -
First Car
During my senior year, I finally saved up enough money to buy my first car, and I got my license. -
Graduation
I finally graduated high school. Adolescence: Cognitive Development -
College
I began my freshman year of college at Schoolcraft with a major of Psychology, which was later changed to Pre-Nursing. -
Promotion
I received a promotion at work to management. I had been working there for 2 years at the time, and I contined for 2 more. Adolescence: Psychosocial Development -
Moving Out
My boyfriend at the time, Shane, and I moved out together and got an apartment in Westland. Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial -
Breaking Up
Shane and I broke up, resulting in me moving back in with my parents a couple thousand dollars down and a hard life lesson learned. -
Relationships
I started dating a new boyfriend, Jordan. -
Baby Bump
At 8 am, right before I had to go to work, I took an at home pregnancy test and found out I was pregnant with my first child. Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial -
Caleb Michael
At 7:35 am, after 11 hours of labor, my first son Caleb Michael, was born at St. Mary's Hospital. He was 6 punds 12 ounces, and 19 inches long. Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial -
Direct Care Worker
Started a new job that I absolutely fell in love with. -
Transferring
I transferred to Wayne State to enroll in their Nursing Program. Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive -
Nursing Program
I got accepted to the Nursing program at Wayne State! Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive -
Graduation!
After three years in the program, I graduate the Nursing Program in the top 10 in my class! Adulthood: Cognitive Development -
Moving out!
Caleb and I move out of my parent's house and get our own place, finally! All of the hard work I've put in is starting to pay off. Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Career
Started working in the cancer unit at the University of Michigan Hospital as a nurse. Adulthood: Psychosocial Development -
Met Someone
I met a man that loves Caleb and I very, very much. Adulthood: Psychosocial Development -
Married
He proposed and we got married after dating for 2 years, and I am 27 years old. Adulthood: Psychosocial -
Baby #2
On October 2nd, at 10:54 am, my husband, Caleb, and I welcomed a new baby girl into the world. Audrey Rose. Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
New Specialty
I switch areas in my job, from working in the cancer wing to the Emergency Room. -
Masters!
I finally earned my masters degree from the University of Michigan! Adulthood: Cognitive Development -
First Grandchild
When Caleb is 25 years old, he has his first child with his wife. I am one proud grandmother! Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Menopause
at age 51, I start going through menopause. My moods are constantly changing and I get hot flashes regularily. Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Traveling the world
My husband and I decide to go on a trip and see the world, starting in Europe. I always wanted to go to Paris! Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development -
50 years
After a wonderful marriage, my husband and I celebrate 50 years together! We have done so much in the time we've had, and plan to make the most of the time we have left! Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development -
Sick
I am diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer, the same cancer my mother was disgnosed with. Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
Alzheimer's
I am diagnosed with the beginning stages of Alzheimer's disease. My mind is slowly fading. Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development -
Spreading
At my check up with the Doctor, they found that my cancer has spread and has evolved to stage 3. I become very weak and try to fight for as long as I can hold on. Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development -
End of the Road
At 86 years old, I losed my fight to cancer. I had a wonderful life and was ready to let go. Epilogue: Death and Dying