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Prenatal Development & Birth
I was born! My mom, Gwen, was 26, and my dad, Bill, was 28 and I was their first child. My mom had a healthy pregnancy with me and I was actually due to be born on her birthday, March 21. I was born one week later. My mom was in labor for three days and was rushed into an emergency C-section when my heart rate dropped. I was over 9 lbs and 21 inches long. I had some jaundice but was otherwise a healthy newborn. -
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First Two Years
I am two!
Biosocial: Early issues with putting on weight due to trouble with breastfeeding and an allergy/intolerance to formula. One was eventually found that worked and I put on weight at a normal rate.
Cognitive: I was chatty early on. Talked before I walked. I was also a thumb sucker.
Psychosocial: My mom says I was an easy and happy baby. I was content to be with people or my stuffed animals and didn't fuss frequently hungry or in need of a diaper change. -
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Early Childhood
I am 2-6 years old!
Biosocial: I am growing at an average rate. I am not a picky eater. I also have a glowworm, "Glowie", that my dad lights up each night before I go to sleep. I am also left-handed, like my dad.
Cognitive: I love reading. I go to an in-home daycare during the day.
Psychosocial: I like to pick my own outfits and also to play dress-up. I love spending time in the garage with my dad and helping him work in the yard. -
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Middle Childhood
I am 6-11.
Biosocial: Initially I did good at school. I start exhibiting symptoms of ADD at age 10-11 and my grades and schoolwork start suffering.
Cognitive: We move 4 times in this period of time, and I am in 4 different schools. I feel like I'm not smart or up to speed because each school is teaching on a different schedule.
Psychosocial: The 4 moves mean not only new schools but new friends and also leaving our extended faily. I also start experiencing vivid nightmares around age 8. -
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Adolescence
I am 11-18.
Biosocial: I start experiencing body image issues and start my first diet in eighth grade. Puberty hits and my emotions were all over the place.
Cognitive: I was homeschooled for eighth grade due to some issues with bullying.
Psychosocial: We move 3 more times by my first year of high school. My parents have a messy seperation and divorce during my first two years of high school. I struggle with just diagnosed ADD, anxiety/depression, eating issues, self-mutilation and drugs. -
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Emerging Adulthood
I am 18-25.
Biosocial: I've learned to manage my issues with anxiety and depression at this point, but am still dealing with untreated ADD. I leave home at age 18. I am in a commited long term relationship and buy a home with my significant other.
Cognitive: I barely graduate high school and I struggle in college, still with untreated ADD.
Psychosocial: I've realized by now that the world is not black and white and start developing my views on politics and moral issues. -
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Adulthood
I am 25-65.
Biosocial: I am currently 29 and realizing the importance of getting into shape and living a healthy lifestyle to help prevent long term health issues. I'm starting to notice some gray hair.
Cognitive: I'm focusing on getting settled into a long term career and starting to save for retirement. I'm adapting to changes in my family structure, health, and relationships.
Psychosocial: I am still in the same longterm relationship and am planning and making life decisions with him. -
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Late Adulthood
Age 65-95
Biosocial: Following regularly with a primary care physican. Getting routine activity and spending time with my loved ones.
Cognitive: I have no family history of alzheimers or dementia, so I hope I'm not dealing with that. I hope to have close friends and family to keep my brain active.
Psychosocial: I hope to enjoy retirement, traveling and spending time with family and my significant other. -
Epilogue: Death