During pregnancy, expectant parents can find a wealth of information about their baby’s growth and development. From casual tips shared among women to precise medical insights, the resources available cover a wide spectrum. However, there’s one trend that I find particularly perplexing: the weekly comparisons of your baby’s size to various food items.
For instance, in the past four weeks, my little one has been likened to a mango, an ear of corn, a rutabaga, a hothouse cucumber, and even a head of cauliflower. Seriously? What kind of culinary adventures are these writers having? A rutabaga? How is that supposed to help me visualize my baby’s growth? And a hothouse cucumber? Where do I even find one of those, let alone understand how big my child really is?
It makes me wonder if I’m missing out on some foodie culture. Also, who decided that these vegetable and fruit analogies were a good idea? Am I supposed to get excited about my baby being the size of a head of cauliflower? “Yay, I can’t wait for my little garden salad to make an appearance!” No thanks, that sounds more like something I’d want to avoid when pregnancy cravings kick in.
If you really want to catch my attention regarding my baby’s size, let’s try comparing them to delicious desserts instead. Here’s how I would do it:
Week 23
Traditional Way: “Your baby is more than 11 inches long and weighs over a pound (about as much as a large mango).”
My Way: “This week, your baby is the size of a heavenly, guilt-free scoop of double fudge ice cream nestled between two freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.”
Week 24
Traditional Way: “Since he’s almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point.”
My Way: “Good news/bad news: You are what you eat! Your adorable little one now resembles that delightful chocolate eclair you indulged in at the bakery this weekend.”
Week 25
Traditional Way: “Her weight—a pound and a half—isn’t much more than an average rutabaga, but she’s beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat.”
My Way: “Your sweet unborn baby now looks like a beautifully crafted serving of tiramisu. Have you scheduled your gestational diabetes test yet, you dessert lover?”
Week 26
Traditional Way: “He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (a hothouse cucumber) from head to heel.”
My Way: “Holy moly, your little one is now about the size of a tempting pile of churros. If this doesn’t excite you, what will?”
Week 27
Traditional Way: “This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14.5 inches long with her legs extended.”
My Way: “This week, your baby is akin to that glorious bowl of rice pudding you devoured a few nights ago—though we all know that bowl was probably more toddler-sized.”
Don’t you think my approach is much more relatable? It certainly makes me feel more connected to my baby and the reality of my maternity wardrobe! Clearly, I have a knack for pregnancy guide writing—or maybe dessert blogging.
As I prepare to enter Week 28, I look forward to learning that my baby will weigh as much as a Chinese cabbage. Wait, I mean an extra-large pound cake with chocolate frosting!
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Summary
This article playfully critiques the common practice of comparing fetal size to various fruits and vegetables, proposing a more relatable and delightful alternative by using dessert comparisons instead. It highlights how these creative analogies can foster a stronger connection to the pregnancy journey.