It’s your bump, your rules — and they better act accordingly.

Girl, you’re halfway through the miracle marathon and—spoiler alert—this ain’t your average jog in the park. You’re building a whole human while navigating wild dreams, weirder cravings, and unsolicited belly touches from semi-strangers who clearly missed the memo on personal space. Welcome to the second trimester: the stage where your pregnancy starts showing up like that one overenthusiastic party guest. Loud, dramatic, but weirdly fabulous.

And let’s just get one thing straight: there are no rules here except the ones you make. Whether you’re a glam queen dressing your bump in sequins or living your best life in stretch pants and a top knot, this chapter is yours to write—with love, sass, and the occasional tantrum (yours or the baby’s, TBD).

Repeat after me: My bump, my business. Everyone else can kindly sashay away.

Bump Etiquette 101: How to Handle the Nosy Nellies

Look, we love a curious soul. But when Aunt Brenda starts asking whether you’re “sure it’s not twins,” it’s okay to give her the eyebrow raise of doom. Your bump is not a community project. It doesn’t need approval, commentary, or hands that aren’t your own (or your partner’s, on a good day).

It’s time to establish boundaries—cheeky, firm, and fabulous. Try these lines for size:

• "Are you allowed to eat that?" — Yes. And I’m going to have seconds.
• "You’re carrying low. Must be a boy!" — Or maybe it’s just gravity, Karen.
• "Wow, you’ve popped!" — Thank you! I call this look: pregnant and thriving.

Permission granted to clap back with kindness and a killer smile.

The Fashion Revolution Starts Here

Can we talk about maternity fashion for a sec? Because whoever said you had to give up style just because you

r waistband rebelled clearly never discovered the power of a stretchy side panel and a well-placed ruched seam. You’re not doomed to nine months of sack dresses and tragic empire waists.

Instead, think: confidence. Breathable fabrics. Waistbands that *respect* your growing goddess energy. Maybe a touch of sparkle. And always—always—something that makes you want to strut, even if it’s just to the fridge and back.

Enter Emamaco. Their maternity leggings and shorts? Built like your best hype girl. Supportive, flattering, and so comfy you’ll forget you’re even wearing pants. Which, let’s be honest, is the dream.

If it doesn’t stretch, hug, or make you feel like a snack—it’s not worthy of your bump.

Let’s Get Real About the Feels

One moment you’re weeping over an Instagram reel of a kitten rescue, the next you’re rage-texting your partner for finishing the last Tim Tam. Pregnancy emotions are basically a rollercoaster designed by someone who’s never heard of subtlety.

And you know what? That’s okay. Cry, scream, laugh like a maniac—whatever your body needs to release, let it out. You’re making a life. That’s peak goddess energy. You’re not supposed to be serene all the time. Sometimes you’re the storm.

Here’s your emotional survival kit:

• A playlist that lets you feel all the feelings.
• A go-to snack stash (labelled DO NOT TOUCH unless your name is on the birth certificate).
• One fabulous robe for dramatic hallway exits.

Pregnancy hormones are wild—but so are you, babe. Own it.

Cravings, But Make It Couture

If you haven’t yet sent your partner out at midnight for cheese t

oasties, mango chutney, or some rogue combination of pickles and chocolate—don’t worry, your moment will come. Cravings are like surprise guests at the party: completely random, slightly dramatic, and often oddly satisfying.

Here’s our hot take: Lean into it. You want hot chips and ice cream? Live your truth. Want to eat cereal three times a day? You’re the boss. Balance is great, but sometimes joy tastes like a peanut butter and banana sandwich dipped in honey. (Don’t knock it ‘til you try it.)

“Feed the craving, feed the soul.”

And if anyone tries to tell you otherwise, kindly remind them that you’re building bones and brain cells. A girl deserves her snacks.

You’re not just eating for two. You’re feasting for the future.

Vibe Check: Curating Your Pregnancy Energy

Now’s the time to start ruthlessly curating your energy. You wouldn’t let someone rearrange your home while you were painting the walls—so why let people dump their dusty old opinions into your glow-up?

Pregnancy isn’t a group project. It’s your personal evolution. Want to skip the gym and take naps instead? Do it. Want to sign up for prenatal pole dancing? Iconic. Want to ghost everyone except your snack drawer and comfort Netflix? Queen behaviour.

Set the mood, protect the vibe, and build the nest—emotionally and physically—that makes

YOU feel safe and seen.

• Say no to energy vampires.
• Say yes to foot rubs, stretchy pants, and TikToks of baby hedgehogs.
• Turn your home into a sanctuary (with snacks). Or a disco. Or both.

You are the vibe. The bump is the bonus.

Final Word: The Bump is Temporary, the Power is Forever

Here’s the truth bomb, babe: the bump will go, the baby will grow, and your body will keep shifting—but the confidence, the fire, the absolute boss energy you’re building? That stays.

You’re writing your own motherhood myth. So skip the chapters that don’t resonate. Burn the rulebook. And walk into every room knowing you’ve got a womb—and the woman who owns it is not to be trifled with.

You’re bold. You’re brilliant. You’re building life and owning every minute of it. Whether you’re in the mood to flaunt your bump or hide it behind a tub of cookies and a blanket, just remember:

It’s your bump, your rules. The world can adjust.

Stay fierce, stay funny, and don’t let anyone tell you how to do this ride.
You’re doing pregnancy your way—and honestly? It’s iconic.

Xoxo,
The Emamaco Team