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Prenatal development and birth
I was a seemingly healthy fetus. My mother had an easy pregnancy. I was 6 lbs, 12 oz at birth and was issued a clean bill-of-health. -
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First two years
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Health trouble
Soon after I got home from the hospital, my mom observed that I was not at all a healthy baby. My psychiosocial development was delayed. I wasn't making mile stones that other babies my age were. My temperment was horrible. I was very fussy and crying all the time. I had obvious water retention and my heart beat could be felt through my back. -
Open-heart sugery
I was only 12 lbs and after 8 months of being a severly sick infant and visiting countless cardiologists and pediatricians to confirm my mom's hunch that there was something wrong with my health, a doctor finally diagnosed me with AVSD and I under-went open-heart surgery to repair the hole in my heart. -
Started crawling
Due to my heart surgery delaying my biosocial and cognitive skills, starting to crawl was a huge milestone for me. -
Developing at normal rate
After undergoing/recovering from my AVSD repeair surgery, I was noicibly much healthier. I was gaining weight and I immediately stated making progress with my biosocial, cognitive and psychosocial development. -
Started to walk
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The play years
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Was officially potty trained
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First day of preschool
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Lost my first tooth
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The school years
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Got first pair of glasses
I was finally seeing the world how it was and experiencing completely new sights after realizing I had border-line leagally blind vision. -
First hair-cut
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First dance recital
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Starting to "break out of my shell"
I was painfully shy child and well into elementary school, my psychosocial skills very developing more and i was opening up to people and dealing with social interactions better. I was finally making a lot of friends and able to relate to kids my age. -
Graduated elementary school
I was entering middle school as a very smart child. I exceeded everyone's expectations and no one would have guessed I underwent such a major surgery. -
Got braces
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Adolescence
I transitioned from a pre-teen to a women in a short time. I've gone through many struggles and challenges, which have developed me into the person I am today. My communication skills are better than they have ever been and I think like an adult, while also having better judgement. I am healthy and happy. -
Got braces off
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Got license and first car
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First boyfriend
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First trip to Florida
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First prom
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First tattoo
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Adulthood
I want to have several degrees and have a job I love going to everyday. I also want to live on my own and settle down. -
Started college
My mind is very matured from what it was whenn starting highscholol. My mind-set and skills are developed in every category. I'm planning my future. -
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Late Adulthood
I picture myself having my dream job as a nurse, being married to a great guy, with a happy, healthy relationship, living comfortably, without having to struggle and having a couple of children. -
Death
I predict I will live a long and happy life, while fulfilling all my dreams and ambitions and die of old age when I'm close to 100 years old.
