5 weeks old
5-Week-Old Baby Milestones – Happiest Baby
By Dr. Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP
Pause for a moment and give yourself some credit. Five short weeks ago, you may have been mystified by the art of holding a baby, changing diapers, managing feedings, and more. Look at you now! Although the days (and nights) may still feel far from easy, there’s no doubt you’re hitting a bit of a groove.
It’s incredibly validating to interpret your baby’s cues and fine-tune their preferred blend of the 5 S’s. Also validating? Those heart-melting little grins. Your little one is becoming fascinated by your face—and is skilled at sensing your presence from across the room. In another month those baby smiles will start popping all day long, and the month after that, they will be embellished with little squeals, the very first sign of spoken language and conversation!
For some families, this is when babies meet other caregivers. There are the logistical details of daycare or a caregiving situation to work through, such as how to pack up for the morning or help your baby accept a bottle. It’s completely normal for this transition to also feel like an emotional roller coaster.
In many communities, there just aren’t enough childcare resources to go around. So, although it seems way too early, it’s smart to start researching what’s available in your neighborhood now. It’s absolutely the right time to ask friends, relatives, and even strangers you meet in the park for their recommendations.
Most babies don’t experience separation anxiety until four or five months—but you might! Take the time to get to know your new caregivers. Do a trial run of the morning routine and help your helpers with your advice and observations. These early conversations will reveal if the caregiver you are considering is a respectful good listener and who is asking thoughtful questions. And, all this can really help boost your confidence.
5-Week-Old Baby Feeding Schedule
How much breastmilk should a 5-week-old baby eat?
A breastfed 5-week-old baby eats about 2 to 3 ounces of milk about every 2 to 3 hours, and as they approach 2 months, they’ll begin eating closer to 4 to 5 ounces every 3 to 4 hours.
Monitor your baby’s cues to determine when they’re hungry.
How much should a formula-fed 5-week-old baby eat?
At 5 weeks, formula-fed babies eat about 4 ounces of formula every four hours, and you may find that your baby no longer needs a middle-of-the-night feeding. However, every baby is different. A good rule of thumb is that in a day, your baby should consume about 2.5 ounces of formula for each pound of their body weight.
Your 5-Week-Old Baby’s Development
Let’s talk baby talk
There may be a new voice in the house—but not your baby’s! Sure, you’re hearing some precious “coos” from your peanut, but the big surprise is that you have suddenly begun speaking a new language: “mother-ese!” The features of speaking (or singing) mother-ese are repeated short phrases delivered in a high-pitched, sing-songy style. And research shows that this sugary conversational style helps babies tune in and learn!
Okay, it’s not a full conversation, but it is a tiny, two-way “dialogue.
” You say a few phrases in sing-song mother-ese (“Hi BAY-by…Hi BAY-by, good MORN-ing, good-MORN-ing!”) then, wait. Give a few seconds to allow your baby to respond…somehow (watch you, blink, coo, smile, shriek, etc). Then you respond with a bit more mother-ese. At this age, these little chats usually only last two to three minutes.
This back-and-forth—known as “serve and return”—may seem like a silly little game…and it is. However, this back-and-forth is teaching your baby the most important social rule they will ever learn: The way we show our love and respect for someone we care about is to pay attention and to take turns.
Your 5-Week-Old Baby’s Health
5-week-old baby fussing and not sleeping? Could it be colic?
Research has shown that infants reach peak fussiness around 5 to 6 weeks. If that’s what you are going through, you’ve joined centuries of parents who’ve tried to figure out why their babies cry and how to help their babies overcome the tears.
We often hear about gas or reflux or being overtired or bored as being a cause of this irritability. Through the years, the word “colic” has been thrown around as the cause of this crying. Colic means crampy stomach pain. That can seem right, especially if your baby doubles-up, gets red-faced and passes gas. Typically, colicky babies are happy and alert many hours of the day…until things just fall apart at dusk…that early evening fussy period is called the “witching hour.”
How can you tell if your baby is crying from pain? Try a few good old calming tricks. Start with the 5 S’s. Most of the time, they help very quickly. If not, double check to make sure you’re doing them right. Still fussing? Continue the 5 S’s, but turn on a really strong white noise (like a hair drier or exhaust fan). If all else fails, some parents find success with a car ride. Of course, if nothing is calming your baby or if the fussing is mixed with being listless, lethargic, and not eating properly—or there is any fever—call your doctor to get medical advice.
Fortunately, most of the time the cause of witching hour fussing is much simpler. After 3 to 4 weeks of age, babies have increasingly opened up to the world. They spend more and more time awake and alert…and by the early evening, the full day of lights, sounds, colors, and smells just overwhelms them and triggers a melt-down, especially in babies with more sensitive and/or passionate temperaments (you know the babies who carefully watch your every move— or the ones who are big grinners but cry from 0 to 60 in 5 seconds when hungry.)
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About Dr. Harvey Karp
Dr. Harvey Karp, one of America’s most trusted pediatricians, is the founder of Happiest Baby and the inventor of the groundbreaking SNOO Smart Sleeper. After years of treating patients in Los Angeles, Dr. Karp vaulted to global prominence with the release of the bestselling Happiest Baby on the Block and Happiest Toddler on the Block.
His celebrated books and videos have since become standard pediatric practice, translated into more than 20 languages and have helped millions of parents. Dr. Karp’s landmark methods, including the 5 S’s for soothing babies, guide parents to understand and nurture their children and relieve stressful issues, like new-parent exhaustion, infant crying, and toddler tantrums.
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Your 5-week-old | BabyCenter
The first real smiles
Across all cultures, the smiling impulse arrives at about the same time in babies' development, so get ready for your baby to reward all your loving care with a beaming, toothless, just-for-you smile.
This will probably make your heart melt, even if you've just had your worst night yet.
Head's up!
Your baby's neck muscles are getting stronger, which allows them to hold their head up for short periods. They can support it for a few moments while lying on their stomach, for example, and they can probably turn it from side to side. They may also be able to hold their head up when they're in a car seat or front carrier.
Sound asleep
Your baby may start sleeping longer at night (maybe four to six hours at a stretch) sometime between 6 weeks and 6 months of age. It's a broad range, and much depends on your baby's development and your behavior.
Most sleep experts suggest putting your baby to bed while they're still awake, but drowsy. This will help them learn to fall asleep on their own, a skill that will come in handy for you both when they wake up in the wee hours of the night. You can help your baby reach that milestone sooner rather than later by establishing healthy sleep habits from the start, such as a bedtime routine with a calming bath, a baby massage, or a bedtime story.
The postpartum checkup
About 6 weeks postpartum, you'll have the last of the series of checkups that began with your first prenatal trip to your healthcare provider. Your provider will want to be sure you're doing fine – emotionally as well as physically – following the stresses of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and becoming a new parent.
During the pelvic exam, your provider will want to see that any tears, scratches, or bruises to your vagina or cervix have healed. If your cervix is healed, you may also have a Pap smear. They'll examine your perineum if you had an episiotomy or tearing. They'll also feel your belly to be sure that there's no tenderness, and if you had a c-section, they'll inspect your scar to see how it's healing.
Your breasts will be checked as well. If you're breastfeeding, your caregiver will examine you to find out whether you have any clogged ducts, which could lead to an infection like mastitis. If you aren't nursing, they'll want to see if your milk is drying up.
In either case, they'll also want to be sure there are no hard or sore areas that might indicate an infection.
You'll probably be told it's fine to begin having sex again, although many new moms don't feel their sex drive or energy kick in for a few more weeks or even months. Regardless of your interest level, you ought to discuss postpartum birth control, because it's possible to get pregnant before you've gotten your period back and even if you're breastfeeding.
Your caregiver will also be concerned about your emotional health. As many as 4 out of 5 new moms become mildly depressed, a set of feelings commonly called the baby blues. However, if these down feelings last more than two weeks, you may have postpartum depression, a more serious condition. Take our postpartum depression quiz and share the results with your healthcare provider; they can recommend interventions that help, such as seeing a therapist who works with moms like you or taking an antidepressant that's safe when you're nursing.
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Working with your child's doctor
Most pediatricians and family physicians like to see newborns for well-baby checkups once or twice in the first 10 days of life and then again at 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. If your baby has any medical problems or difficulty gaining weight, the doctor may want to see your baby more often.
Come prepared with our doctor visit worksheets. Jot down in advance any questions you may have. At appointments, be ready to write down information like your baby's weight, length, and vaccinations, as well as any advice or instructions the doctor provides. If you forget to ask something during the appointment, don't worry. You can always call the doctor between appointments and have your question answered over the phone.
You're the expert on your baby and the doctor is the expert on baby care and health, so good communication is key. If you disagree with your doctor's advice or feel your comments are being dismissed, speak up; it may simply be that you've misunderstood one another.
Most doctors will appreciate your honesty, and want their interaction with you and your baby to be rewarding and informative. If you find that you have serious disagreements, you may want to switch to another doctor with whom you feel more comfortable. Ask friends for referrals.
Be sure you know what the routine is in your doctor's practice for after-hours calls. Most physicians have a system for responding to questions and concerns – usually either a message service you can call to leave your name and number, or a nurse advice line that you can reach after hours. Also find out how emergencies are handled in the practice and which local emergency rooms and after-hours clinics you can access. The most important thing to remember about seeking your doctor's advice is that there are no stupid questions when it comes to your baby's health.
Your individual baby
All babies are unique and meet milestones at their own pace. Developmental guidelines simply detail what your baby has the potential to accomplish – if not right now, then soon.
If your baby was premature, keep in mind that kids born early usually need a bit more time to reach certain stages. If you have any questions at all about your baby's development, ask your healthcare provider.
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Learn more about your 1-month-old baby's growth and development.
5-8 weeks of pregnancy
The fifth week for a baby
The fifth week of embryo development is significant for the separation of the body of the unborn child and extra-embryonic auxiliary structures - the yolk sac, amniotic bladder, chorion. The process of active formation of organs and tissues continues. At this time, the birth of all the main systems of the future organism is taking place.
At the fifth week, the size of the embryo is 1.2-1.5 mm. It is possible to see the anterior pole - the place of the future head, as well as the posterior pole - the place of the future legs. The formation of the body occurs according to the law of symmetry - a chord is laid along, which is the axis of symmetry.
It is around it that the laying of future symmetrical internal organs takes place. In the future, some of them will be formed by merging the rudiments (liver, heart), and some will remain double (lungs, kidneys, etc.).
The fetus in this period is in a curved state and looks like the letter C. By the end of the fifth week, the heart begins to pulsate, which has already formed. From the middle germ layer (mesoderm) begins the formation of the pancreas, liver, lungs, thyroid gland, trachea and larynx.
On the fifth allotment, the formation of the central nervous system also begins. The cells, which were previously located flat, begin to roll up, i.e., the formation of the neural tube occurs. The viability of the fetus is largely dependent on the complete closure of the tube, so the fifth week is of great importance. Folic acid is able to contribute to the high-quality closure of the tube. Therefore, when planning a pregnancy, specialists recommend taking drugs containing this substance.
Also, folic acid is needed throughout the first trimester, but its role is especially important during 5-7 weeks. Along the tube there are bulges from which the formation of the brain sections will occur.
The processes located along the neural tube are called somites and represent future muscles.
Also, the fifth week is characterized by the beginning of the formation of germ cells in the embryo - this is another important moment in his life. In future people, at the stage of early development, the rudiments of eggs and spermatozoa are already laid.
Expectant mother at the fifth week
The period of five weeks is quite early, so if changes occur in the female body, they are insignificant. At this time, the cycle delay is one week, which not every woman pays attention to. If she is aware of her situation, thoughtfulness, peace, or, conversely, high activity may appear.
Odor intolerance and nausea are likely from the fifth week. Most women are prone to early toxicosis, which manifests itself in the form of vomiting, which usually occurs in the morning.
Toxicosis can be both mild and severe. The second is accompanied by incessant vomiting. Women who are faced with a severe form of toxicosis are subject to hospitalization.
A feeling of heaviness in the chest or slight pain when pressed is also a sign of early pregnancy.
Sixth week for baby
During the sixth week, the embryo grows from approximately 3 mm to 6-7 mm. At this time, the shape of the embryo is cylindrical and resembles to a certain extent the embryo of a fish. The rudiments of arms and legs appear along the body, which in the sixth week have the form of processes. The arms are formed faster than the lower extremities; by the end of the sixth week, the rudiments of the hands are formed. The legs are not yet formed at the moment and remain in the rudimentary stage. At this time, the tube must completely close, and the rudiments of the hemispheres are formed from the brain bubbles.
The heart at this stage is characterized by intensive development and active pulsation.
Inside this organ, division into chambers and compartments occurs, ventricles and atria appear. If you use highly sensitive ultrasound equipment, the heartbeat of the fetus can already be caught. 100-160 beats per minute at this stage makes the heart.
Also on the sixth week, the digestive tube is formed, which ends with the formation of the large and small intestines, stomach.
The sex glands continue to develop, the ureters are formed. An important process at this stage is the formation of chorionic villi, i.e., the laying of the future placenta. The sixth week is marked by the active stage of vascular growth and the "training" of the placenta. Of course, as a separate organ, the placenta has not yet formed and does not fulfill its functions, but the first trial steps are already being taken - there is an exchange of blood between the mother and the embryo, such an exchange is the precursor of future blood circulation.
The sixth week for the expectant mother
If the cycle is delayed by two weeks, which corresponds to the sixth obstetric week, the manifestations of toxicosis may increase in a woman.
Nausea often leads to vomiting. If this happens more than two or three times a day, you should contact a specialist. In the chest, vascular permeability changes due to changes in the hormonal background. Therefore, a periodic sensation of tingling may join the feeling of fullness of the glands.
A woman in the sixth week is often accompanied by irritability, drowsiness, fatigue and weakness. All of these symptoms are the result of the influence of the hormonal background, which tries to create the best conditions for the development of the child. Experts note that the severity of the course of toxicosis directly depends on the emotional state of the woman. Therefore, the expectant mother should limit physical activity, avoid stressful situations, provide positive emotions and good mood.
Women may develop new taste preferences. Undoubtedly, it is necessary to ensure the comfort of the expectant mother, but one should not forget about common sense when choosing a diet. Even if it attracts to harmful products, they should not be consumed, of course, smoking and alcohol are contraindicated.
It is undesirable to use smoked meats and any products containing chemical elements. The more correct the diet, the more benefits it can bring to the unborn baby.
Special attention should be paid to the water balance. Dehydration can only aggravate toxicosis, so it is important to monitor the amount of fluid consumed. Sometimes fruits, water and juices even become the only possible food for a woman.
Seventh week for a baby
At this age, the embryo reaches a length of 8-11 mm, its weight at the seventh week is less than a gram. The head is equal in size to half the body, while the shape of the body is arched. You can see in the lower part of the pelvic end a continuation of the coccyx, which outwardly resembles a tail.
On the seventh week, the formation of the embryo occurs quite intensively. On the hands, you can already see the interdigital spaces, but there is no division into individual fingers yet. The embryo begins to develop a face, on which a nasal fossa appears.
In this place, a nose is formed a little later. Also in the seventh week, the initial development of the auricles occurs. They begin to form from two elevations on the head, both jaws are formed.
The seventh week is characterized by such an important event as the formation of the circulatory system of the female body and the fetus, as well as the umbilical cord. There is uteroplacental blood flow. From now on, tissue respiration and nutrition of the fetus occur through maternal blood. The unborn child falls under the protection of the mother's body. The future placenta (chorion) not only nourishes the embryo, but also acts as a protective filter, preventing harmful microorganisms and toxins that can significantly harm the fetus.
The seventh week for the future mother
From the seventh week, the growth of the uterus begins in a woman, this can be determined by a specialist during a gynecological examination. At this stage, many expectant mothers have an increase in the abdomen, which is one of the main signs of pregnancy.
The growth of the uterus and the size of the embryo cannot cause an increase in the abdomen. This is due to the action of progesterone, which leads to lethargy of the intestinal loops, as well as a decrease in the tone of the anterior abdominal wall. Bloating occurs, which is the cause of visible changes in the abdomen.
Increased urination is a consequence of the fact that the total volume of blood in the female body increases. Such a change will accompany the expectant mother throughout the pregnancy and will especially manifest itself in the last trimester. If pain occurs during urination, then there is a reason for a visit to the doctor, since this is not considered the norm. Changes in bowel function are possible, constipation and diarrhea can occur with equal probability. The reasons may be a change in the usual diet or hormonal levels. Since regular daily stools ensure the timely removal of toxins from the body of the expectant mother, it must be carefully monitored. If you have problems with bowel movements, you should consult a specialist.
Eighth week for baby
The embryo is 15-20 mm long by the beginning of the eighth week and 40 mm by the end of it. The mass of the embryo is five grams. After the eighth week, the embryonic period ends and the fetal period begins. After eight weeks, experts no longer use the term embryo, the unborn child is called the fetus until it is born. The main features of the eighth week are the intensive development and modification of the embryo. There is a straightening of the body, and it is increasingly divided into segments - limbs, head and torso.
At this stage, the nervous system is actively developing. Also on the eighth week, the brain is divided into sections, the hemispheres are more clearly outlined, convolutions are formed.
The face of the unborn child becomes more prominent, ears, nostrils, eyes are formed. By the end of the eighth week, the upper lip is fully connected, and the face looks quite distinctly formed.
The process of ossification of the skull, arms and legs belongs to the features of this period.
Bones harden. The formation of the fingers occurs, and the large one becomes isolated and opposed to the palm. Large joints (elbows and knees) are formed.
Brain structures, which are responsible for muscle tone, and the muscular system itself are also being actively formed. This allows the embryo to perform a variety of movements. The development of the digestive tract is almost completed by the end of this week. The intestines and stomach are supplied with nerve endings, which in the future will be able to provide motor functions of the gastrointestinal tract, the cavities of the kidneys, heart, bladder and ureters are formed.
The vascular system develops in the future placenta. The chorionic villi penetrate deeply into the wall of the uterus. Utero-placental circulation becomes full. The complex supply of the growing fetus is provided by the vessels of the umbilical cord, through which it receives blood enriched with oxygen and a variety of nutrients. Also, through these vessels, metabolic products and carbon dioxide are removed.
The eighth week for the expectant mother
The eighth week does not bring significant changes to the woman's body. All manifestations of toxicosis do not change their character, but are already much easier to bear. This is due to the fact that by this time pregnant women get used to their condition and find factors that facilitate it and create comfort. These can be certain foods, good sleep, one or another diet, walks, etc.
In this material, the gestational age is indicated as obstetric, that is, it is calculated from the first day of the preceding pregnancy menstruation.
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An ordinary day in a modern metropolis. Psychologist Albert talks about the amount of stress in our lives, from which we want to hide somewhere outside the city.
After sex, Masha and Sergey discuss the guy's strange job. Sergei dreams of spending time with Masha on a desert island. Albert says that in order to get out of a stressful situation, you need to go through five steps, and the first of them is denial.
According to him, this is just a reaction of the body to what is happening around. Outside the window, a speech is heard from the loudspeaker, which spoils the entire video of Albert. Sergei wakes up from this noise. He and Masha are looking out the window, trying to find out what happened. On TV, they report on the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic. Masha recalls that Sergei had just returned from a business trip.
In the evening, the taxi driver tells Sergei that he does not believe in the coronavirus. Sergey is not up to date with the latest news, as he was on a business trip in Magadan. The taxi driver believes that all the problems are from abroad. Then he amuses Sergei with a joke, from which he chokes and begins to cough. The taxi driver thinks that Sergei is sick with the virus and threatens to throw him out of the car. Masha is surprised that Sergei did not tell her this story. Further, she begins to hysteria from the fear of death. On TV there is a report about the outbreak of the pandemic.
Masha remembers how she was riding in an elevator without a mask, and all the passengers looked at her like a wolf. She also recently returned from London daughter. The girl tells her mother about the quarantine, but Masha does not listen to her. Sergey does not intend to stay at home - he wants to work. He invites Masha to go to the park or to a cafe. Suddenly, Sergei's phone rings. Vasily, his brother, reports a possible closure of communication between the regions. He tells Sergey to urgently go to the airport while he is still working. He tries to object, because he just returned from his watch yesterday. Masha hears the conversation and begins to feel sad. Sergei begins to dress. While Masha is making coffee, he tries to apologize. Sergei calls Vasily and says that he will come tomorrow, but his brother is adamant. Masha's mood changes and she helps Sergei get dressed.
Unexpectedly, a medical worker accompanied by a policeman comes to the apartment. He takes Sergey's temperature and then shows a photo of the taxi driver.
It turns out that the driver was hospitalized, and in any case, now Sergey needs to spend two weeks in quarantine. Accordingly, quarantine also applies to Masha. Sergei calls Vasily and tells him what is happening. The doctor and policeman leave. Masha is not too upset, because Sergei stays with her. She puts music on her phone and the two jump into bed.
Albert talks about the next step in the body's response to stress - anger. At this stage, there is a search for the culprits. Albert strongly recommends not to accumulate anger in yourself and give it an outlet through sports or creativity. Angry Sergei is watching another report about self-isolation. The man does not find a place for himself and asks Masha not to disturb him. She reminds that she has a video call at work, which means that you can’t enter her room.
Masha teaches how to play the button accordion remotely. On the screen is a boy with an instrument over which his parents are standing. Masha praises Theme and asks to play his other work.
Suddenly, Sergei comes to her kitchen in his shorts. He apologizes to Theme and his mother. Both women are almost crying because their men are sitting at home and ruining their mood. Masha finishes the class with tears streaming down her face. She stands on the balcony and looks into the distance. Sergei tries to approach Masha, but she blames him for all the troubles. She starts yelling at Sergei because she doesn't know where he disappears to during his business trips. Masha asks Sergey to respect her personal space. The guy tries to kiss her, for which he receives a slap in the face. And then another and another. Masha drives Sergei out of the house. But at the last moment she realizes what she has done and runs after Sergei. Masha and Sergey embrace on their knees in the hallway.
Unexpectedly, a medical officer comes out of the elevator and brings food and wine ordered by Sergei. Before leaving, he reports the couple's negative results for the virus. Sergei opens the wine.
He asks Masha to imagine that they are now dressed in full dress. Sergei and Masha are dancing on the roof of the house to the accompaniment of musicians.
Another message from Albert. And the next reaction is bargaining. A person takes active steps to change the situation for the better.
Masha's daughter is now in Moscow and teaches fitness by video. Everyone is engaged, and even the family Themes. Vasily, despite his disability, also trains. After the lesson, Olya wakes up her boyfriend Vitaly, who works in a courier delivery. Olya reminds that passes have been introduced in the city, but the guy replies that this does not concern him.
Masha and Sergey enjoy their life together, despite the tightness. Masha receives a call from Olya, who scolds her mother for eating junk food. Masha suspects that Olya is not alone in the apartment. She asks her daughter to focus on her studies, because Olya is not paying for the apartment. In response, she asks Sergei when he will propose to Masha or if he intends to disappear again for an indefinite period.
Masha is angry with her daughter and ends the call.
There is an awkward pause, and Sergei says that it looks like his blood pressure has gone up. Masha silently takes out a tonometer. The pressure is ok. Sergei, seeing the drooping Masha, offers to get married if it is so important to her. She says she doesn't care. She then informs Sergei to leave the apartment for good once the quarantine is over. Masha is fed up with the fact that they don't know anything about Sergei at all. The man goes to his jacket and takes his phone from there.
He gives the phone to Masha, on the screen is a photograph of his children and his wife, Inna. Sergey confirms that this is not an ex-wife, but the eldest son is already seven years old. Masha recalls that she and Sergei have been dating for eight years now. This means that Sergei started a second family behind her back. Sergey says that then Inna unexpectedly became pregnant and he had to get married. He firmly decided not to leave the child, and therefore does not get divorced.
And then Inna became pregnant for the second and third time, which left no chance for Sergei to gain complete freedom.
Sergei assures that he really works as a shift worker. While he was on a business trip, Inya was helped by his brother Vasily, until two years ago he broke his spine, becoming an invalid. Sergei swears his love, but gets a shower from a bowler with borscht. Masha screams with bitterness of betrayal. Sergei looks at joint photographs hung around the apartment.
The person from the hospital comes again and says that Masha has tested positive for the virus. Sergei hears the noise from the fall of the body and hurries to the kitchen. In the end, she is taken away in an ambulance.
Albert talks about his fear of the future. The forces are already exhausted and the fourth stage comes - depression. He reminds of the importance of supporting loved ones during this difficult period.
Sergei calls Inna, who does not know where her husband is missing.
Sergei reports that he did not get sick, but was simply quarantined. Inna really wants to make a video call to see Sergei and show her father to the children. Sergei reminds his wife that he is not allowed to do this at work. At this time, Masha enters the balcony to smoke. She chokes on smoke, and Inna hears her cough. The wife asks Sergei to say directly if he has an affair on the side. Of course, he replies that he has no one. Masha hears this and leaves the balcony. Inna complains of fatigue from everyday life and care from children. Sergei promises that this will all be over soon. Inna hangs up and takes it out on the children, but immediately asks for forgiveness.
Sergei comes to see Masha, who is lying on the bed and staring at the ceiling. Masha says that she has a lesson now and leaves the room. Tema's father reports that they broke the button accordion by dropping it from the balcony. In fact, it was the result of a quarrel between Tema's parents. Then Masha calls her daughter and inquires about her health.
Olya says that she can no longer lie and introduces Vitalik. The guy timidly asks for Olya's hand in Masha's. The daughter finishes off the mother by showing her a pregnancy test with two strips. It turns out that Masha will soon become a grandmother. To celebrate, Masha gets drunk with wine and jumps into bed with Sergei, who is only happy about this turn of events.
Albert talks about the last stage, acceptance. This phase is the longest. At the end of it, a person notices that life is in full swing around, and every minute is valuable and unique.
Sergei wants to stay with Masha, and just to help Inna. Masha remembers how Olya grew up. She does not want to deprive Sergei of the happiness of seeing how children grow up. Masha receives a message about a negative result for the virus, and now she can leave the apartment. She then asks Sergei to never leave her.
Sergei calls Inna. He says he will come home tomorrow. Sergey says goodbye to Masha for a long time and, it seems, forever.
