Your Baby: Week 12

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Your baby is 12 weeks old - Learn more! hi Kaka, your baby is 12 weeks old! Motherhood can make you feel totally lost one minute (what does that cry mean?) and like an old pro on the next ("The Wheels on the Bus" helps her fall asleep every time). And, with the 12-week limit for most maternity leaves almost here, it's only natural for these feelings to intensify. If you'll be returning to the office, some good old-fashioned guilt may also start to surface. Seek out other moms who've made the return to work -- either at your own office or elsewhere -- and talk with them as you go through the process. They'll be able to provide valuable experience, support, and reassurance. MORE FROM THE BUMP Back to work reluctance? Interviewing a caretaker? Back to work pumping? See all 0-6 months Q&As your baby Ch-cha-changes Baby might be sleeping through the night by now! If she isn't sleeping through the night yet, don't despair - all babies get to this (wonderful) stage at their own pace. She'll also soon be able to bear weight on her feet and push down with her legs. During tummy time, you may see her attempts to push herself up, often using her head. These are her first baby steps (excuse the pun) toward walking! More about baby this week to-do [ ] Create an emergency info sheet [ ] Stay in touch with friends [ ] Keep up with baby's activities [ tip ] Breastmilk can last up to eight days in a refrigerator, so you might want to consider pumping in advance -- it's a great way to take pressure off your boobs! Stocking up on milk? Baby PLACE from our sponsor The Children's Place New baby just arrived? Shop The Children's Place for all the essentials at a price you'll love! Plus, click for 20% off! wrong week? Click here to update your baby's birth date. Help! Okay, today was Patrick's first day with his provider."           -- caytibeth Share tips and get support on our message boards The Bump Home | Trying to Conceive | 1st Trimester | 2nd Trimester | 3rd Trimester | 0-6 Months | 6+ Months Community | Local Resources Visit our sibling sites: The Knot | The Nest The Bump is committed to protecting your privacy. You have received this email because you requested to receive email updates from The Bump. To unsubscribe from all emails from The Bump, click here, or to update your email preferences visit our Email Preference Center. © 2013 The Bump. All Rights Reserved 195 Broadway, 25th Floor, NY, NY 10007