How your baby is growing this week
Leek size (~19 inches, 6.5 lbs). Grip strength is strong enough to grasp your finger firmly. Lungs are rehearsing breathing. The brain is in a growth sprint, gaining roughly a third of its size in the final month before birth.
What your partner is going through
Anxiety peaks. 'Lightning Crotch' — sharp nerve pain in pelvis. Braxton Hicks intensifying. Sleep is difficult. She is done being pregnant.
What to focus on this week, dad
- 01Print 4-5 copies of birth plan for nurse shift handoffs
- 02Final Sweep: camera batteries charged, snacks packed in hospital bag