How your baby is growing this week
Coconut size — 16.2 inches, 3.3 lbs. All five senses are fully functional. Eyes track light. Ears hear clearly. Taste buds work. Baby responds to touch and temperature. Brain synapses firing at record speed.
What your partner is going through
Nesting instinct kicks in hard — sudden intense urge to clean, organize, and prepare the house. She may reorganize the nursery closet at midnight. Energy comes in bursts followed by crashes.
What to focus on this week, dad
- 01Gear Assembly: build the crib, swing, bouncer, and pack-n-play. Break down all the boxes and recycle them immediately — the cardboard pile gets out of control fast
- 02Hospital bag: start packing. Her bag: robe, nursing bra, lip balm, phone charger, going-home outfit. Your bag: snacks, phone charger, change of clothes, toothbrush, pillow