pregnancy by week
Week 36
BABY
At this point, there are very few fruits and vegetables that compare to baby’s weight and size. Hint: they are so big and heavy, most of them grow on the ground. Baby will soon head in that direction, dropping into the pelvis.
MOM
In preparation for feedings at home, set up a nursing “station” with a comfortable chair, a nursing pillow, and an easily reached side table with a lamp, supplies (tissues, burping cloths), and books you’ve been meaning to read.
PARTNER
More baby showers are co-ed these days, but if you have been left out so far, you could throw yourself a “baby kegger” a.k.a. “diaper keg” a.k.a. “dadchelor party” (or drop your best buddy a hint).
2LIFE
Continue to stock up the freezer with ready-to-reheat meals and/or collect take-out menus from local restaurants (or bookmark their websites in LINKS). Gather up the clothes and linens your newborn will need and launder them. (Tip: There might be some things you could return or exchange if you end up not needing them, such as fancy outfits that turn out to be impractical or too small, so resist the urge to remove packaging or tags from items whose utility is dubious. You can always wash them later.)
LEARN MORE
Don’t miss these 4 essential breastfeeding tips (2life blog)
The best nursing pillow review (BabyGearLab)
Diaper parties: Dad-to-be’s answer to baby showers (Seattle Times)
Video: How to throw a keg party baby shower for a new dad (DadLabs)
Cleaning baby clothes (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Video: How to pack food into a freezer (Better Homes and Gardens)
