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Prenantal
Biosocial- Being the first baby, my mom was in great health while she carried me. She took her prenatal vitamins and took care of herself while she was pregnant with me. She made sure that she was doing what the doctor said because I was her first baby. -
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Prenatal
Cognitive- While pregnant with me, my mom didn't sing to me. She says she didn’t talk to me much either, but I think she and my dad talked to her belly until I was born. -
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Prenantal
Psychosocial- While pregnant with me, my mom was not super stressed. She's a very laid back kind of person and it didn't stress her out to have a new baby. She had people she could count on to help her out. She had and still has a great support system. -
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The First Two years
Biosocial - I developed at an average rate. I was just as tall as the other kids and grew at a normal rate. I walked and talked around the age kids normally do. Basically, I was an average baby. I did things at the average time other kids do things. -
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The First Two Years
Psychosocial - I played with my cousins while I was younger. I never really went to day care, had occasional babysitters, and didn't have siblings until I was about four. My main friendships at this time were with my cousins. I spent a lot of time with them. -
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The First Two Years
Cognitive - I talked around the same age most kids did. I learned my language through my parents speech and listening to others around me. I also learned a lot from playing. I learned a lot through my cousins. -
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The Play Years
Psychosocial- I developed normally emotionally. My parents parented me in an authoritative style. I was all girl and liked my barbies and babies. I was not a child of trouble and therefore didn’t need a ton of punishment. -
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The Play years
Biosocial- My brain and body developed normally. I was never a picky eater. I grew just as other kids did. I didn’t experience any abuse as a child. I’m sure I fell and scrapped my knees many times during this time, but my mom and dad always made sure I was okay. -
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The Play Years
Cognitive- My vocabulary was normal. I went to preschool during this time and did well. I enjoyed pre-school. I went to pre-school with one of my cousins. We were in different classes but we still got to play together every once in a while. -
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The School Years
Biosocial- I grew in size about average with most kids. I started kindergarten when I was four, but was up to speed with the kids in my class as far as growth and development goes. I was just as active as any other kid. -
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The School Years
Cognitive- Because I started school early, it would be expected that I would be behind. However, I wasn't. I kept up and succeeded in my academics through elementary school. My language was the same as the others. However, I was much more shy and so I didn’t talk as much. -
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The School Years
Psychosocial- I was definitely all girl through elementary school. My parents were always there for me. However, I was emotional. I didn't make many friends. I was very shy and had a hard time talking to other kids. I didn’t like to go to school because of this. -
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Adolesence
Biosocial- I was a bit later entering puberty than most. I didn't start puberty until I was in eighth, almost ninth grade. I didn’t mind this at all though. I enjoyed staying a kid for longer than everyone else. :) -
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Adolesence
Psychosocial- I found my identity in Christ during this time. I really grew in my relationship with him and the friends I had I made while I was at church. I didn’t date until I was into high school. Even then, it was a hit or miss with me. I’m proud to say that still to this day I have my virginity in tact, unlike many of my peers. -
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Adolesence
Cognitive- I was smart for my age. I excelled in my classes and was put into advanced classes during this time. I don’t feel I learned as much through these years as I did when I was younger. I felt like a lot of these years were reviewing what I had already learned and adding only a small amount to what I already knew. -
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Young Adulthood
Biosocial- Right now, I'm doing my best to stay in good health. I'm trying to eat right and work out to gain my strength and stay healthy. I try to go to the gym three times a week but it doesn’t always work out that way. I know I don’t eat as well as I should but I do try. -
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Young Adulthood
Cognitive- During this time, I'll be in school learning about psychology. I continue to learn more about God and put it to use. I’m in school and plan to get a Masters in psychology. College has made me grow up more and I’m thankful for this. -
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Young Adulthood
Psychosocial- During this time, I'm making friends. I'm also content with just getting lost with my Savior Jesus Christ. I do hope to meet my husband during this time and start a family. I continue to try my best to be emotionally stable. -
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Adulthood
Biosocial- I plan to stay healthy and active during this time. I'll eat right and make sure to get my exercise everyday. I want to have a family of my own during this period in my life. I plan to take care of my health while I’m an adult. -
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Adulthood
Cognitive- During this time I'll be expanding my knowledge even more of how to understand people and be growing in my profession. I’ll be growing in my knowledge of how to parent my children during this time too. -
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Adulthood
Psychosocial- During this time I'll be settled into my job and my family. I plan to keep my friends I have now through my adult life. I want to make sure that I’m keeping my bonds with my family and friends. I plan to at some point start a business of my own. I want to open my own practice and help as many people as I can. -
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Late Adulthood
Biosocial- I plan to live a long life. I want to stay healthy during this time and disease free. I know I’ll age and eventually I’ll look it. By taking care of myself, I hope to prevent disease that may come during this time. -
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Late Adulthood
Cognitive- I'll be retiring from my job somewhere in this time period. I hope that I don't have any impairments that come upon me at this time. I plan to still be creative, active, and taking on new tasks. I hope that I’ll have many words of wisdom to give to my children and hopefully grandchildren. -
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Late Adulthood
Psychosocial- I'll have grandkids around this time. My family will be strong and I'll have a great relationship with my family. I plan to still do volunteer work during this point in my life. I’ll be in ministry still some how and I plan to help where ever and when ever it’s possible. -
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Dying
Biosocial- During this time, I'll be deteriorating health wise. It comes with old age. I’ll have to put restrictions on what I’ll be able to do. I know that I won’t have as much strength and this will be a hard time for me because I’m so independent. -
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Death & Dying
Cognitive- I'll be passing my wisdom on down to my kids and grandkids. I’ll be taking in every second I get with them and learning from my family. I know that my memory may not be as sharp as it once was. -
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Death & Dying
Psychosocial- My family will be around and helping out as I end the last stage of my life on this earth. They’ll be there for me and help to take care of me. I look forward to the bond that will happen with all of my family at this point. :)