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Katie is born
a healthy baby girl is born at 2:30pm at 6lbs 5 oz at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn -
Growth at age 6 months
At age 6 months, I weighed 15lbs, 1 oz. -First 2 Years: Biosocial -
Grandma's House
At around age 1, I really began to want to play with my grandma's dogs. I'd try to talk at them, thinking they were listening to me. I'd also get excited knowing I was going to Gramma's. First 2 Years: Psychosocial -
Singing the ABC's
at age 21 months, I could sing the ABC song by myself, having it memorized -First 2 Years Cognitive -
Playing with Others
at around 2 1/2 years, I began to start playing better with other children -Early Childhood: Psychosocial -
Cedar Point Trip
I was tall enough to ride the kiddie rides at Cedar Point -Early Childhood:Biosocial -
Kindergarten
I had some trouble in kindergarten. Because I already knew how to read and play with others, I got very bored. The teacher had to set up a reward system with the "letter people" stuffed animals so that I would focus. Early Childhood: Cognitive -
Accelerated Program
In 2nd grade, I participated in my school's accelerated program. Basically, I was doing all 3rd grade work. I think I frustrated the teacher because I knew how to do the work, I was just lazy and wouldn't. However, I still learned a lot that year. Middle Childhood: Cognitive -
Fun with Friends
At around age 9, I frequently had play dates with my best friends, Danielle and Laura. We'd play house with our dolls and have picnics outside. Middle Childhood: Psychosocial -
Body Changes
At this time, I began noticing changes in my body as I was beginning puberty. I also had a growth spurt which sometimes gave me sore shins. Middle Childhood: Biosocial -
Becoming a Woman
That July, while away at camp, I got my first period. Adolescence: Biosocial -
First Boyfriend
I had my first real boyfriend this year, who I ended up losing my virginity to. -Adolescence: Psychosocial -
Accelerated Placement Literature
In AP Literature, I ended up with a B as my grade. Although I only got a 2 on the AP test, I was still very happy with my grade in the class. I had to work very hard for the grade I got, especially with all of the reading and essays we wrote. Adolescence: Cognitive -
Dean's List
In my spring semester of my freshman year of college, I made the dean's list with a 3.6 grade point average. -Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive -
A Little Scare
Because of family history and my sexual past, I ended up with an abnormal PAP smear at my annual exam. I ended up having a biopsy which thankfully turned out negative. -Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial -
First Legal Drinks
I will now be able to go out with all of my friends who turned 21 months ago as well as with co-workers who always invited me out with them, thinking I was already 21 yeard old Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial -
Katie Gets Married
After dating my boyfriend for 3 years and being engaged for a year, we get married in a beautiful summer wedding. -Adulthood: Psychosocial -
First Child
At age 29, I have my first child, a girl. My body changed in all kinds of ways before and after the birth of my child. Adulthood: Biosocial -
PhD in Political Science
After years of schooling, I receive my PhD in Political Science from Central Michigan University. -Adulthood: Cognitive -
Finally Retired!
At age 68, I have finally saved up enough money to retire with my husband. We plan to volunteer on local campaigns and take exercise classes. If possible, we'd like to travel to places we haven't been to before. Psychosocial: Late Adulthood -
Keeping Myself Sharp
As a way to keep myself busy, I signed up for a few continuing education classes. I am taking an art history class at the local art museum and a cooking class. I've done surprisingly well! I also do daily crossword and sudoku puzzles. Cognitive: Late Adulthood -
Slowly Losing my Health
My health has begun to decline after years of generally good health. I must go on high-blood pressure medication, as well as medication for osteoporosis. I've noticed that I am slowing down. Biosocial: Late Adulthood -
Death
At age 87, Katie died surrounded by her family.
