Week 22: Dad's Guide
Second Trimester • Baby is the size of a a sub sandwich
Week 22 of 4055% there
👶 Baby Update
Size: A sub sandwich
Baby looks like a miniature newborn now — just thinner. Eyes are formed but iris has no color yet. Grip is getting stronger. Lungs are developing but aren't ready to breathe air yet.
💕 What She's Going Through
Linea nigra (dark line down belly) may appear. Increased vaginal discharge (normal). Hemorrhoids may start (increased blood flow + constipation). Back pain intensifying.
💪 What You Should Do This Week
- ✓Assemble any nursery furniture that's arrived — cribs, dressers, etc.
- ✓Practice your route to the hospital/birth center. Time it during rush hour
- ✓Check in on her emotionally — 'How are you really doing?' goes a long way
🚫 Don't Say This
“We have plenty of time.”
Third trimester hits fast and energy drops. Everything takes longer than expected. Start now.
🧠 Dad Hack
Build the crib following EVERY instruction. No shortcuts. Safety isn't optional. And YouTube tutorials help.