10 Ways Your Friends Can Be Your Biggest Support System Right Now
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Ah, the third trimester! You're waddling like a penguin, you've turned your living room into a nest, and those unsolicited belly rubs make you feel like a human Buddha statue. Sound familiar? If you're one sneeze away from needing a new pair of leggings, you're not alone. It's time to wheel in the real MVPs of this pregnancy adventure—your friends! When your ankles resemble overstuffed sausages and your back feels like it's auditioning for Cirque du Soleil, who ya gonna call (besides your OB-GYN)?
Your Friends Keep It Real, Even When Your Reflection Doesn't
Let's be honest, your friends have seen you without makeup and fast-food stains on your shirt, and they still love you. When you're feeling less Demi Moore in Ghost and more Demi Lovato in a tabloid meltdown, your friends will remind you of your true glow. They're like mirrors, but the kind that tell you, “Girl, you’re killing it!” when you feel like a deflated balloon.
No one throws you a pity party like your BFFs—and serves snacks.
They’re The Co-Authors of Your Funniest Pregnancy Stories
Remember when you almost named your baby after that pickle craving? Yeah, your friends did a hard veto on little 'Dillweed' Smith. They're the unsung heroes who turn your pregnancy bloopers into comedic gold. Who else would laugh with you while Googling "Can you die from wanting sushi too much?" or casually remind you that "spaghetti squash"
is not a valid form of spaghetti?Need a reality check? Your friend will provide it in meme form.
Emotional Rockstars Who Let You Cry, Laugh, and Eat Cake All in One Sitting
Here’s the thing: you're an emotional kaleidoscope right now, and your friends are the only ones allowed to witness your transformation into a sentimental, tiramisu-craving butterfly. They know when to bring you tissues, and when to simply say, "Screw it, let's watch Netflix and eat cheesecake."
Pregnancy hormones got you down? Your pals got pints of ice cream and rom-coms ready.
They Know You Deserve The Best—That's Why They Read The Fine Print
If you've signed up for a baby registry and can't remember a single item you added, don't worry. Your friends know what's up. They're like your personal shoppers with a knack for spotting diaper deals and evaluating strollers as if they were buying a new car. They'll even remind you, “Girl, your backside deserves Emamaco's Maternity Leggings right now.”
Your cheer squad has spreadsheets, and they’re not afraid to use them!
The MVPs Who Get You Out of Your Funk
Feeling like a blobfish on land is a natural third trimester trait. Luckily, your friends didn’t skip cardio—they're ready to drag you off the couch, where you and your ice cream soulmates have become one, into the real world of sunshine and fresh air. Trust them, you’ve not lost your mojo; it’s just been napping like an overstuffed kitten.
Your couch hasn't stuck to you yet—thank your friends!
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Active On the "OMG, What's Happening to My Body?" Hotline
When you need a non-judgmental, 24/7 pregnancy helpline, just call your squad. Your pregnancy app can tell you your baby is the size of a pineapple now (ouch!), but only your friends can totally break down how you feel when your belly button has officially vanished.
Waiting on hold? Try speed-dialing your BFF instead.
Laughter, Lattes, and Leggings
Ever wonder why they say laughter is the best medicine? Because it totally kicks restless leg syndrome's butt! When you're hanging with the girls, trying on Emamaco's Mum Tum Leggings, and feeling fabulous, those annoying kicks are nothing short of a cosmic joke. Pro tip: caffeinated company makes everything bearable.
48% of leggings are for post-baby, the other 52% for feeling fabulous.
To Plan or Not To Plan—the Last-Minute Planners Strike
Your friends know you’re pregnant, not planning intergalactic travel. When it comes to showers, listicles of parenting tips, or breathing exercises, they've got it covered. And when you start drafting a birthing plan they may bring a yellow highlighter—or just pop your fav cd and create the soundtrack of motherhood.
Those who fail to plan, still have friends with backup plans.
Saying Goodbye with Love & A Dash of Humor
Friendships are your flotation device amid the wavy seas of impending motherhood. Treasure them, give them a squishy hug, and maybe even buy the next round of non-alcoholic beers. They’re not just friends—they’re the fairy godparents to your emotional well-being and future little one.
Remember, whether you're rocking a baby bump or a post-baby ‘mum tum', Emamaco has you covered. Because, let's face it, no one ever said you can't look like a supermodel while carrying around a diaper bag.
Because some heroes wear capes, and some just bring diapers.