Personal Narrative: My Prenatal Development

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Stage 1: Prenatal When I was born, I was the first child to my parents, and the first grandchild to both of my parents ' parents. My mother 's pregnancy was relatively easy for her, but it still was her first pregnancy so there were difficulties. I was born at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA on November 5, 1996. When I was born I was 6 pounds 4 ounces . My mother had an epidural to relieve labor pains. Essentially my whole family was there: mom, dad, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other extended family and close friends of my parents. Since I was the first baby in the next generation of my family, many people wanted to see me and hold me. The family adjustment to me was simple because there were not any other people in the house, but it was a new experience for my mother, and …show more content…
I 've become more confidant of the woman I am in Christ and the woman I am going to continue to be through Him. My body has begun to feel a bit old because of sports injuries, but not too old yet. As I get older, my maturity will continue to increase, and my body will continue to change. Attending college has been a great step of faith for me, and it has shown me how important dependance on God is. I have seen people around me who have not yet figured that out, and I am thankful that He has put things in my life to grow me to this point already. As my future goes on, college will shape my life in multiple ways. I can see life-long friendships forming, and I hope to meet my future husband here. My education will also influence my life in what kind of career I go in to. God is leading me to be here at Truett-McConnell College to become an early childhood educator. I know He has called me to Kenya in some way, and to be a mother to many of my own and adopted children. He is calling me to live a life surrendered to Him, and I have made that commitment to grow in His Word

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