Week 32: Dad's Guide
Third Trimester • Baby is the size of a a ps5 controller
👶 Baby Update
Size: A PS5 controller
Baby is practicing breathing, sucking, and swallowing — the three skills needed to survive outside. Toenails have grown in. Baby is about 4 pounds and may be settling into head-down position.
💕 What She's Going Through
Braxton Hicks more noticeable. She might feel lightning crotch (sharp nerve pain). Frequent bathroom trips — every hour or less. Exhaustion. Possible swelling in hands and face.
💪 What You Should Do This Week
- ✓Take a newborn care class if you haven't — diapering, bathing, swaddling
- ✓Learn the signs of preeclampsia: sudden swelling (face/hands), severe headaches, vision changes → go to ER
- ✓Make sure car seat is installed correctly — get it inspected
🚫 Don't Say This
“Can't you hold it?”
A 4-pound baby is sitting on her bladder. She literally cannot hold it. Bathroom proximity is everything.
🛒 Gear Tip
Practice swaddling with a doll or stuffed animal. Velcro swaddles (like SwaddleMe) are the dad-friendly option.
🧠 Dad Hack
YouTube 'how to swaddle a baby' and practice 10 times. Doing it right = baby sleeps better = YOU sleep better.