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Week 30: Dad's Guide

Third Trimester • Baby is the size of a a basketball

Week 30 of 4075% there

👶 Baby Update

Size: A basketball

Baby's bone marrow has taken over red blood cell production. Baby is practicing breathing movements. About 3 pounds now and running out of room — you'll see elbows and knees poking out.

💕 What She's Going Through

Fatigue returns with a vengeance. Heartburn at its worst. She may have trouble bending over. Feet and ankles swollen, especially by evening. Mood swings resurface.

💪 What You Should Do This Week

  • Help her with shoes and anything that requires bending
  • Make freezer meals — cook double batches and freeze them for postpartum
  • Finalize the nursery — everything should be in place by week 36

🚫 Don't Say This

You're tired? You haven't done anything.

Growing a 3-pound human while carrying extra blood, fluid, and weight IS doing something. All day. Every day.

🛒 Gear Tip

Start your freezer meal prep. Casseroles, soups, burritos — anything that reheats well. You'll thank yourself later.

🧠 Dad Hack

Cook 5 freezer meals this weekend. Just 5. Each one feeds you for a postpartum dinner. Future you will be SO grateful.

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