Week 39: Dad's Guide
Third Trimester • Baby is the size of a a full-size football
Week 39 of 4098% there
👶 Baby Update
Size: A full-size football
Baby's brain is still developing rapidly and will continue after birth. Chest is more prominent. Baby is usually 7-8 pounds and about 20 inches. Fully ready for the outside world.
💕 What She's Going Through
May have diarrhea or nausea (body clearing out before labor). Extreme fatigue or sudden burst of energy (both are pre-labor signs). Strong Braxton Hicks. Ready to be done.
💪 What You Should Do This Week
- ✓Watch for real labor signs: regular contractions, water breaking, bloody show
- ✓Stay close to home and keep your phone on you at all times
- ✓Do something nice for her — her last days before life changes forever
🚫 Don't Say This
“Is the baby EVER coming?!”
She's more frustrated than you are. She's the one who can't sleep, walk, or breathe properly. Patience.
🧠 Dad Hack
When her water breaks: note the time, the color (should be clear), and head to the hospital. If it's green or brown, go IMMEDIATELY.