Tons of changes. Some of them good?

Strong fragrances now bother your partner intensely and have to be banished from your person and your house. If you smoke, don’t do it anywhere near her (having a child is a great reason to quit smoking, preferably before they’re born).

You should help monitor your sweetheart’s diet as well, since she may crave something she shouldn’t eat while pregnant (like raw fish). Also, check with the doctor to make sure you both know how much weight she’s allowed to lift. You need to be the one picking up anything heavier than that.

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