You’re not lazy — you’re busy building kidneys.

Look, if anyone so much as hints that you're being lazy, feel free to dramatically lie down on the couch, sigh heavily, and whisper, "I’m building a human kidney right now." Because, babes, it’s true. Welcome to the second trimester, where the nausea might have chilled (a little), your belly’s popping, and you’re finally letting your leggings do the talking.

This magical, weird, and slightly sweaty time is when you’re officially glowing... or is that just sweat from walking up the stairs? Either way, your body is in full production mode — not just for baby limbs and teeny fingernails, but internal organs too. Honestly, the construction team inside your womb deserves a bonus.

Let’s get one thing straight: You’re not lazy.

Your body is working harder than a barista during the morning rush. And no one is tipping her.

From the outside, it might look like you’re having a nap (again), but inside, your body is running a 24/7 biotech lab. We’re talking: pumping extra blood (like 50% more!), growing a placenta (hello, new organ!), and regulating amniotic fluid like a boss.

And while you’re navigating this ultra-productive chaos, the world around you still expects you to show up to work, answer emails, and occasionally remember to moisturise. Honestly? You deserve a medal just for putting on a bra.

The symptoms

no one warned you about (but we will)

• That weird lightning crotch feeling? Yeah, it’s a thing.
• One boob bigger than the other? Welcome to the asymmetry club.
• Suddenly crying because a bird looked lonely? Totally normal.
• Obsessing over cleaning the grout in the bathroom? Nesting has entered the chat.

It’s not all glamorous — but you? Still stunning.

Let’s talk comfort — because your uterus is not playing around.

If there’s one thing you should absolutely treat yourself to in the second trimester, it’s maternity wear that actually fits. And not the "my partner’s hoodie and a prayer" kind. We’re talking buttery-soft Emamaco maternity leggings and shorts designed for that growing bump, that unpredictable bloating, and those “I need to pee but also nap” kind of days.

Feel hugged, not squashed. Look cute, not like you gave up.

Trust: your belly and your butt will thank you. And with the amount of time you're spending in stretchy waistbands anyway, you might as well make them stylish AF.

The second trimester glow-up is real (but so is the exhaustion).

Sure, the first trimester had you whispering sweet n

othings to your toilet bowl. But now? You’ve maybe got a bit more energy, food tastes less like betrayal, and you might even enjoy a walk that doesn’t end in tears.

But don’t be fooled — just because you’re not actively throwing up doesn’t mean you’re not tired. Growing a spleen is apparently quite draining. Not to mention the emotional side of pregnancy that has you feeling like both a goddess and a goblin within the same 30 minutes.

Yes, you’re hormonal. No, you’re not crazy. You’re just currently the host of a wildly ambitious biology experiment.

So if all you achieved today was getting dressed and keeping a small human alive inside your body — congratulations. That’s elite productivity. Honestly, some Fortune 500 CEOs wish they had your multitasking skills.

Things you’re allowed to feel right now (and always):

• Overwhelmed by how much your body is changing.
• Furious at peop
  
  le touching your belly without asking. Ew, stop.
• Sexy, powerful, radiant.
• Decidedly not sexy, and like a walking marshmallow. (You are both.)
• Hungry. Again.

This trimester is weirdly wonderful. Your baby’s growing actual hair. Your uterus is now the size of a rockmelon. Your brain is toggling between “must clean every cupboard” and “why did I walk into this room?”

But through it all, you’re doing something incredible. You’re doing the most. You’re building organs, emotions, tiny fists, and the foundations of a full human being.

So, no. You’re not lazy. You’re legendary.

And legends deserve comfort. Slide into something that loves your bump back — like Emamaco’s maternity range. Your second trimester glow deserves a co-star, and she wears buttery-soft leggings and zero underwire.

You’re not just making a baby. You’re making magic. And magic needs naps.

Xoxo,

The Emamaco Glam Squad 💋