Week 7: Dad's Guide
First Trimester • Baby is the size of a a marble
Week 7 of 4018% there
👶 Baby Update
Size: A marble
Baby's brain is growing rapidly — about 100 new brain cells form every minute. Arms and legs are getting longer. The liver is producing red blood cells until the bone marrow forms.
💕 What She's Going Through
Nausea peaks around weeks 7-9 for many women. Food aversions are common — foods she loved last week might make her gag. Acne may appear. Emotional rollercoaster continues.
💪 What You Should Do This Week
- ✓Don't take food aversions personally — if your cooking suddenly makes her sick, pivot
- ✓Start researching insurance coverage for delivery — costs vary wildly
- ✓Offer to go on walks together — light exercise helps with nausea
🚫 Don't Say This
“What do you want for dinner?”
When she has food aversions, this question is torture. Instead, offer 2-3 specific options or just make something bland.
🧠 Dad Hack
The BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) is gentle on a nauseous stomach. Keep these stocked.