FIRST TRIMESTER See the OB: Once or twice You should gain: Three to five pounds (if you have an average BMI) Common symptoms: Nausea, fatigue, constipation, sore breasts More on your first trimester » Week 3: Tell your partner you’re pregnant. All about week 3 » Week 4: Treat yourself to some prenatal pampering, even if it’s just hours of trashy TV. All about week 4 » Week 5: Get a pregnancy journal, or start a blog. All about week 5 » Week 6: Have a powwow with your partner about both of your feelings (a lot is changing!). All about week 6 » Week 7: Get your emotions in check. Yeah, you, Ms. Moody. All about week 7 » Week 8: Pull out your “fat pants.” (This doesn’t sound like fun, but they’ll make you so much more comfy until you start wearing maternity clothes.) All about week 8 » Week 9: Plan a babymoon. All about week 9 » Week 10: Get rid of those pregnancy worries. All about week 10 » Week 11: Make over your beauty routine. All about week 11 » Week 12: Start shopping for maternity clothes. All about week 12 » Week 13: Do a fun workout. All about week 13 » SECOND TRIMESTER See the OB: Every four weeks You should gain: One to two pounds each week (if you have an average BMI) Common symptoms: Stretch marks, dizziness, discharge, leg cramps More on your second trimester » Week 14: Veg out: Flip through photos of adorable babies and gorgeous bumps. All about week 14 » Week 15: Time for more pregnancy pampering. Manicure, anyone? All about week 15 » Week 16: Take a babymoon! Here are some travel tips. All about week 16 » Week 17: Feel baby’s first kicks! If not this week, soon. We promise. All about week 17 » Related VideoWeek 18: Plan a date night with your partner. All about week 18 » Week 19: Chat with other moms-to-be who are in their second trimester. All about week 19 » Week 20: Break out the sparkling cider! You’re at the halfway point in your pregnancy. All about week 20 » Week 21: Get some baby shower inspiration with our creative baby shower ideas, and share them with the host of your soiree. All about week 21 » Week 22: Book a maternity photo session. All about week 22 » Week 23: Get inspiration for baby’s nursery. All about week 23 » Week 24: Register for baby shower gifts. All about week 24 » Week 25: Shop for some new shoes. Tell people it’s because yours feel snug (even if they don’t!). Great excuse. All about week 25 » Week 26: Set aside some quality time to spend with your partner. All about week 26 » Week 27: Do some deep breathing. It will calm you now. And help you prep for labor. All about week 27 » THIRD TRIMESTER See the OB: Every other week until week 36, then once a week You should gain: One to two pounds each week (if you have an average BMI) Common symptoms: Trouble sleeping, swelling, back pain, shortness of breath More on your third trimester » Week 28: Try out our Baby Morpher tool to get a preview of what baby will look like. All about week 28 » Week 29: Stock up! Go shopping for some (adorable!) baby essentials. All about week 29 » Week 30: Ask for help for after baby arrives. All about week 30 » Week 31: Pick out a birth announcement. All about week 31 » Week 32: Choose a baby keepsake book. (Here are some cute ones.) All about week 32 » Week 33: Pack your hospital bag. Can you believe it’s almost time?! All about week 33 » Week 34: Baby-proof your relationship. All about week 34 » Week 35: Take a trip if you want! This is the last week to safely fly. All about week 35 » Week 36: Have a laugh! Read the craziest things dads did in the delivery room. All about week 36 » Week 37: Nest for baby — you’re probably feeling like it anyway! But don’t stress yourself out. All about week 37 » Week 38: Find some grocery stores and restaurants that deliver. They’ll really come in handy after baby arrives. All about week 38 » Week 39: Read some birth stories. Pretty soon, you’ll have one of your own! All about week 39 » Week 40: Make a “baby’s here!” email or phone contact list. All about week 40 » Week 41: Take a walk. It’s not proven to bring on labor, but it can’t hurt! All about week 41 » Week 42: Try to relax! You’ll be holding your baby in your arms before you know it. All about week 42 »
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