Week 24: Dad's Guide
Second Trimester • Baby is the size of a a burrito
Week 24 of 4060% there
👶 Baby Update
Size: A burrito
Baby's face is fully formed — the face they'll have at birth. Inner ear is developed, giving baby a sense of balance (they know if they're upside down). Lungs are forming branches. Viability milestone — medical intervention possible if born now.
💕 What She's Going Through
Glucose screening test this week (the sugary drink test). Itchy belly skin. Possible vision changes. Increased Braxton Hicks. She may be waddling slightly.
💪 What You Should Do This Week
- ✓Drive her to the glucose test and wait — it takes an hour and she can't eat beforehand
- ✓Baby is viable now — an emotional milestone. Acknowledge it together
- ✓Start a hospital bag list — don't pack yet, just plan
🚫 Don't Say This
“You're already waddling?”
Her pelvis is literally separating to make room for birth. It's not cute commentary, it's structural.
🧠 Dad Hack
The glucose drink tastes terrible. Bring her a real snack for immediately after the test.