How your baby is growing this week
Spaghetti squash size — 11 inches. Grip is strong enough to grab the umbilical cord. Sense of touch is online. Lips and eyelids more distinct. Developing a sleep/wake pattern you may start to notice.
What your partner is going through
Feet swelling (edema) from fluid retention and increased blood volume — worse in the evening and in warm weather. Rings may not fit. Carpal tunnel tingling in hands is common from fluid pressing on nerves.
What to focus on this week, dad
- 01Life Insurance: apply now — you have a dependent coming. Term life (20-year, 10x salary) is cheap in your 30s (~$30-50/month). Get quotes from Ladder, Haven Life, or your employer
- 02Babymoon logistics: if you are planning one, book it for Week 24-28. Airlines restrict flying after 36 weeks. Drive-distance destinations are lower risk. No Zika zones