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Date of Birth
I was born by a cesarean section 4 days past my due date. I weighed eight pounds, ten ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. My mom was checked twice prior to make sure I wasn't twins. I was in the 90 percentile for height and weight. -
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Carly's Lifespan
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Thumb-sucking
Found my thumb, and began sucking it. Favored the right thumb over the left. -
Sleeping
Began sleeping through the night. I slept in the same room with my parents, but in a cradle rather than the bed. -
Immunization
Received my first immunization (DTaP). -
Waving
Waved bye-bye, and played patty-cake. -
Stairs
Climbed up the stairs for the first time. -
First word
Said da-da. My first real word was "hot" on 7/5/92 -
Voice
Recognized and responded to the sound of my dad's voice over the phone. -
First steps
Took my first successful steps. -
Teeth
Brushed my teeth for the first time without assistance. -
Potty trained
Successfully used my "potty chair" -
Three-word sentences
First three-word sentences. "I help you" and "I got it". -
Utensils
Used a fork to feed myself properly. -
Day Care
Began day care, as well as began developing separation anxiety. -
Gender Roles
Started "role-play" and gender roles/differences. -
Shoes
Tied my shoes for the first time. -
Best friend
Met my best friend, Samantha. -
Bike
Rode my bike for the first time. -
Activites
Began figure skating lessons, ballet, and tap classes. -
Collecting
Began collecting Beanie Babies. -
Kindergarden
Start kindergarden at Cleveland Elementary School. -
Chicken Pox
Went through my only case of Chicken Pox. -
Gifted
While in first grade, I was walked down to the second grade classes to participate in most of their daily routine. I was tested for a gifted program, but missed by a few points. -
Gifted and accepted
I tested again for a gifted program within my city, and passed the test to go to gifted schools. -
New School
Started the gifted program at Webster Elementary School. -
Divorce
My parents got divorced. -
High School
Started my first year at Franklin High School in Livonia. -
Puberty
Had my first period. -
Moved in with Dad
My parents had split custody, but my mom planned on moving out of state. I fought with my mom constantly, so I permanently moved in with my Dad. -
Boyfriend
Started my first serious, long-term, relationship with Garrett. -
Pregnancy
A girl in my class was the first peer I had heard of to give birth to a child. -
Contraceptive
Was put on birth control, even though I was not sexually active. My parents didn't believe my one-year relationship did not involve sex, and had me put on birth control. -
Diagnosed
I was diagnosed with slight depression and anxiety. Both run throughout my moms side of the family. -
Beliefs
I was never raised religiously, but began strongly believing in karma. -
Drop Out
A once close friend of mine dropped out of school in her senior year. -
Graduation
Graduated from Livonia Franklin High School. -
College
Began my first semester at Schoolcraft Community College. -
Work
Was hired at my first office job which pays more than minimum wage. -
Being Healthy
I do not smoke, and I've tried to start excercising. My goals are to start eating healthier. -
Master's Degree
I plan on earning my degree as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. -
Married
Around this time I plan on being on the road to being married. -
Children
By this time, I will begin to think about having children. -
Parents
Beginning having to help care for my elderly parents. -
Menopause
Menopause should begin around when I am about 47 years old. -
Retirement
I will retire from my job, but still stay active in volunteer work and any other hobbies. -
Memory
My short-term memory will not be as sharp as it once was. I will love telling stories I can remember clearly, such as stories from my childhood and earlier years. -
Hearing
My hearing and vision will begin to decrease. By this time I will also have accumulated several wrinkles. -
Living Will
I will write my living will, and decide on a heath care proxy. -
Comfort Care
Will decide on palliative care. If necessary, I will sign a do not resusciate form. -
Death
I will die peacefully, with family around me.