Week 23 of Pregnancy: Packing on the Pounds
Rapid weight gain phase begins.
The size of an American football
▸What she is going through
- Swollen feet and ankles, especially in heat.
- Finding shoes that fit is a genuine problem.
▸Your missions this week
Concrete things worth doing in week 23 — not "be supportive".
Institute the nightly foot rub protocol — 15 minutes minimum+10 PTS
Research childcare costs in your area — sit down before reading+20 PTS
▸Trimester 2
Week 23 of Pregnancy sits in trimester 2. Browse all 54 weeks to see what is coming.
▸Situations you might be hitting right now
💸 I lie awake doing baby-budget math at 3am
YOUR HEAD
🫣 I'm scared I'll fall apart in the delivery room
YOUR HEAD
🧊 Everyone's glowing and I feel... nothing yet
YOUR HEAD
😤 She's mad I bought the wrong pillow
DECODE HER
Not medical advice
This is general information for expectant fathers, not clinical guidance. Anything about symptoms, pain, or bleeding goes to your midwife, doctor, or emergency service — not to an app.
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