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Pre-natal Development - Zygote
Conceived - Zygote -
Pre-natal Development - Embryo
Embryo -
Pre-natal Development - Fetus
Fetus -
Birth
I was born in Wolverhampton, England, UK. -
Birth - Reflexes
Reflexes or involuntary movements included - sucking, grasping, starting listening -
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Birth - Death
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Biosocial - birth weight
Birth weight doubled - approximately 12 lb -
Sit up unsupported
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1st Birthday -
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The First Two years - Cognitive First words
I am beginning to learn the art of language -
The First Two Years - Biosocial - Walk
It was likely that somewhere around 12 months I would be walking -
2nd Birthday
Body weight has quadrupled. Brain weight tripled. -
3rd Birthday
I think I went to a nursery around this age. I don't quite remember. -
4th Birthday
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The School Years - Cognitive - Start School
In the UK, all children start school at aged 5. -
My sister went to live with my Auntie
I was about 6, one day, my parents decided to take us to see my aunty, about 150 miles away. About a week later, they left, with my brother and I leaving my 13 year old sister behind... -
The School Years - Biosocial - Began to learn to play the piano
Around age 6, my father bought a piano, my brother and I began piano lessons. -
The School Years - Biosocial - Learned to touch-type
My father wanted to engage in useful activities, therefore he taught us to touch-type. -
Moved to Parkdale School
I moved to a new school because the previous school was not meeting my educational needs. I was around 9 years old -
10th Birthday
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Father left for the US
My father was made redundant from Goodyear. He moved to the US for 2 years. My mother, brother and sister stayed in the UK. -
Adolescence - Moved to Ely House School
Parkdale School was a primary school which taught children to the age of 11. It was time for me to move to a secondary school. It was a girls school, not a good choice, the curriculum was aimed more at teaching girls to be 'good housewives'... mmmm? -
Moved to Tettenhall College School
Ely House Girls School closed down (yay!). Moved to a mixed school which had an excellent curriculum and facilities. My favourite lessons were Religious Studies, English Literature, Art, Economics, and I loved to run cross country and play squash. -
Competed in School Athletics Teams
I loved the long jump, relay and javelin. -
Began attending church
I enjoyed going to Youth events on Friday as I would see my best friend. -
Achieved 3 A-levels
Achieved 3 A-levels - I am going to University. -
Begun at University of Sheffield
I moved to Sheffield to study my BA (Hons) in Social Policy and Sociology -
18th Birthday
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Emerging Adulthood - Graduate from University
I graduate with a BA (Hons) in Social Policy and Sociology -
Begin first permanent job in Sheffield
The economy is in recession - there are not many jobs, so many graduates take poorly paid administrative jobs. -
Moved to London
I move to London in hope of finding streets paved with gold, just like Dick Whittington, but the economy is still a problem. -
Adulthood - First permanent job that I want!
After searching for 2 years, I am now working for the British Diabetic Association. -
Buy a house
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My first daughter is born
YAY - I'm a mother! -
Get married
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My second daughter is born
YAY - Mummy again! -
I return to work
I stay at home with my second daughter for 1 year and return to work. -
Move to the US
My husband was transferred to US permanently, so we move to Michigan -
Begin teaching children to read in the community
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Begin training for 5ks
I begin a new healthier phase in my life returning to exercise. -
Become a Foster Care Advocate
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Decide to return to School
Returning to Schoolcraft College to begin prerequisities for my Masters in Art Therapy and Counseling. -
Graduate with Masters Degree in Art Therapy and Counselling
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Begin my first Counselling job - working with children
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I become a grandparent for the first time
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Grandparent - for the second time
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Grandparent for the third time
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Grandparent for the fourth time
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I retire from work
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I move in with my daughter - my health deteriorates
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I pass away - my family is with me