How your baby is growing this week
Scallion size (14+ inches). Eyes opening and closing — irises are blue (all babies start blue; final color takes months). Eyelashes formed. Lungs producing surfactant for breathing. 2+ pounds.
What your partner is going through
Rib pain from baby kicking upward — feels like a bruise under the ribs. Shortness of breath as uterus pushes diaphragm up. She may not be able to take a full deep breath until baby drops.
What to focus on this week, dad
- 01Car Seat Ops: buy the infant bucket seat now. Chicco KeyFit 30 and Graco SnugRide are top-rated. Locate the nearest fire station or police station that does free car seat inspections
- 02Research cord blood banking options — you need to decide before delivery. Private banking ($1,500-2,500 initial + $150/yr) vs. public donation (free). Discuss with OB at next visit