Week 26: Dad's Guide
Second Trimester • Baby is the size of a a laptop
Week 26 of 4065% there
👶 Baby Update
Size: A laptop
Eyes are opening for the first time! Baby can see light filtering through the belly. Brain wave patterns show sleep cycles — baby has REM sleep and may be dreaming. Lungs are producing surfactant.
💕 What She's Going Through
Trouble sleeping — between bathroom trips, heartburn, and baby kicks at night. Blood pressure monitoring becomes more important. Swelling continues. She may feel breathless.
💪 What You Should Do This Week
- ✓Help create a bedtime routine that promotes sleep — dim lights, no screens, comfortable setup
- ✓Start washing baby clothes and bedding in gentle detergent
- ✓Finalize your list of pediatricians — make a decision
🚫 Don't Say This
“I'm tired too.”
You might be. But she hasn't slept well in weeks while growing a human. This isn't a competition.
🧠 Dad Hack
White noise machine for the bedroom (not just the nursery) — helps her sleep through the night too.