During your pregnancy, you can find an abundance of information about your baby’s development. The range of resources is vast, from casual, supportive insights among friends to straightforward medical guidance. Yet, some materials can feel alarmist, making it seem as though you should don a Hazmat suit for a simple pedicure.
One trend that stands out—and not in a good way—is the habit of comparing your unborn child’s size to various types of food each week. For example, over the past month, your baby may have been described as being the size of a mango, an ear of corn, a rutabaga, a hothouse cucumber, and a head of cauliflower.
What kind of food selections are these? An average rutabaga? What does that even mean? And am I supposed to be thrilled about a head of cauliflower? “Wow, I can’t wait to meet my little salad!” No thanks—this comparison is just off-putting.
If you’re looking to gauge your baby’s growth in a way that resonates with you, why not use dessert items instead? Let’s explore a more appetizing approach to these comparisons.
Week 23
Their Way: “Your baby measures over 11 inches and weighs more than a pound (about the size of a large mango).”
My Way: “This week, your little one is about the size of a delightful, calorie-free scoop of double fudge ice cream nestled between two freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.”
Week 24
Their Way: “Since he’s almost a foot long (think of an ear of corn), he has a lean figure.”
My Way: “Good news/bad news: You are what you eat! Your adorable baby has grown to the size of that delicious chocolate eclair you indulged in at the bakery.”
Week 25
Their Way: “Her weight is around a pound and a half—similar to an average rutabaga—but she’s starting to gain baby fat.”
My Way: “Your sweet unborn baby now resembles a beautifully layered tiramisu. Have you had that gestational diabetes test yet?”
Week 26
Their Way: “He weighs about one and two-thirds pounds and measures 14 inches (the size of a hothouse cucumber).”
My Way: “Surprise! Your child now looks like a delightful mound of churros. If that doesn’t excite you, I don’t know what will!”
Week 27
Their Way: “This week, your baby weighs nearly 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 ½ inches long.”
My Way: “Your little one is now the size of that gigantic bowl of rice pudding you savored last week—though let’s be honest, it was more toddler-sized!”
Doesn’t this approach feel more relatable? It certainly helps me feel more connected to my child—and my stretchy maternity pants. With each passing week, I can’t help but look forward to what’s next—including Week 28, where my baby will weigh about the same as an extra-large pound cake with chocolate frosting.
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Summary
This article explores a more relatable way to understand your baby’s growth during pregnancy by comparing their size to delightful desserts instead of vegetables, which makes the experience more enjoyable and connected.