Week 38: Dad's Guide
Third Trimester • Baby is the size of a a car battery
Week 38 of 4095% there
👶 Baby Update
Size: A car battery
Baby is full-term! All organs are ready to function independently. Baby is shedding vernix and lanugo. Meconium (first poop) is building up in intestines. Baby is about 7 pounds.
💕 What She's Going Through
Nesting overdrive. Trouble sleeping at all. Emotional — could cry at anything. Braxton Hicks are strong. She may notice less movement (less room) — but should still feel movement daily.
💪 What You Should Do This Week
- ✓Remind her to do kick counts — 10 movements in 2 hours is the benchmark
- ✓Prep the house for homecoming — clean sheets, stocked fridge, quiet environment
- ✓Remind her she's amazing. She's been doing this for 38 weeks. Acknowledge that.
🚫 Don't Say This
“Any day now!”
Everyone says this to her. She knows. She's living it. Be original — say something actually helpful.
🧠 Dad Hack
Set up a group text with family and close friends. When labor starts, one text updates everyone. You don't want to make 20 calls.