Pregnancy Week 16: The Quickening

Your baby this week

About the size of a avocado

~4.6 in · ~3.5

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How your baby is growing this week

Avocado size. Heart pumping 25qts blood/day.

What your partner is going through

Flutters (movement) may be felt. Back pain begins.

What to focus on this week, dad

01FSA/HSA: maximize pre-tax contributions for hospital bills
02Employer Leave Policy: request FMLA and parental leave handbooks from HR — there are deadlines

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Connect with your partner

Start discussing baby names. No pressure to decide — just start a shared list.

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