Your uterus is now cantaloupe-sized. Someone bring a fruit salad.

Let’s raise a (non-alcoholic) mimosa and toast to the miracle that is your second trimester: the season of glow-ups, stretch marks, and the realization that your uterus is now competing in the produce aisle. That’s right—your uterus is officially cantaloupe-sized, babe. And somehow that’s both impressive and slightly alarming.

You’ve made it past the nausea, the “am I pregnant or just bloated?” phase, and you’re entering that fabulous time where your bump is too big to hide but still cute enough to attract “aww”s instead of “when are you due?” interrogation stares. Your body is working overtime, and your wardrobe? She’s begging for mercy.

Growing a whole organ and a baby? Iconic behaviour.

The Weekly Fruit Updates Are Getting Weird

Every pregnancy app out there insists on updating you with a fruit or veg comparison that makes you question everything you know about produce. This week, your baby is the size of a sweet potato. Your uterus? A cantaloupe. Your snack cravings? Unhinged.

But let’s be honest. These fruit metaphors aren’t just cute—they’re kind of hilarious. Because how else are we meant to track the slow (but somehow lightning-fast?) expansion of our insides than by likening them to the farmer’s market?

• Week 14: Peach baby. Cute. We love her.
• Week 18: Sweet potato. Rooted and radiant.
• Week 22: Papaya. Getting tropical now.
• Week 26: Lettuce. Because why not.

And while we’re on the topic—can someone please stop making me compare my cervix to a stalk of celery?

From blueberry to watermelon, it’s the juiciest journey you’ll ever

take.

Let’s Talk About the Bump Glow-Up

Second trimester is when the bump comes into its own. It’s rounder. It’s prouder. It’s no longer just looking like you had a big lunch—it’s giving divine vessel. Your uterus is front and centre, and she wants recognition. Honestly, she deserves her own Instagram account.

And with this new size comes… new challenges. Like bending over (lol, no), sneezing without peeing (good luck), and finding anything in your closet that doesn’t fight you. This is your sign to ditch the jeans with the judgemental button and upgrade to something that loves you back.

Emamaco’s maternity leggings are here to bless your cantaloupe-sized uterus with the support she deserves. High-waisted, ultra-soft, and made for movement, they’re basically a love letter to your growing belly. Bonus: you’ll want to live in them long after baby arrives.

The bump is bumpin’. Time to dress like the goddess you are.

Mid-Pregnancy Mood Swings: Cantaloupe Energy Only

Let’s not sugarcoat it—second trimester still brings the drama. You might be feeling better physically, but emotionally? It’s a cocktail of crying over TikToks, intense nesting urges, and screaming “WHY DIDN’T WE BUY THE CAR SEAT YET?!” at your partner who’s just trying to enjoy their cereal.

But guess what? That’s all part of the ride. You’re balancing hormones, growth, planning, and pressure. It’s no wonder your moods are less “steady stream” and more “fire hydrant at a toddler birthday party.”

Normalize saying:

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• “I love this body” and “I miss my old one.”
• “I’m excited” and “I’m terrified.”
• “I feel amazing” and “I need three naps to survive.”

You are allowed to feel everything. Even if it changes every 12 minutes.

Cravings, Kicks, and Weird New Superpowers

The second trimester is where the fun starts. Baby kicks? Yes. Cravings that make zero sense? Absolutely. Boobs with a mind of their own? Welcome to the club.

But also, low-key… some of it’s kind of awesome. You start getting inklings of your baby’s personality (a.k.a. the future kickboxer in your womb), your hair is thicker than a Kardashian’s extension set, and your intuition? Through the roof.

Trust yourself. Trust your gut. Trust that whatever you’re craving—be it mango ice cream, Vegemite on toast, or tomato sauce on literally everything—is a sacred rite of passage.

If your uterus is a cantaloupe, your superpower is eating like a queen and loving harder than ever.

What to Celebrate Right Now

Pregnancy is a long haul. It’s easy to get caught up in the countdown, the planning, the next appointment. But pause. Breathe. C

elebrate what’s happening now. Because this chapter is fleeting, juicy, and worth honouring.

• Your body is working 24/7—even when you nap.
• Your uterus has grown from a lime to a literal melon.
• You’re adapting, evolving, and finding strength you didn’t know you had.

So have the cupcake. Wear the stretchy pants. Take the selfie. Document this version of you, because she’s amazing—and she’s doing the most.

Cue the applause. You’re the star of this prenatal party.

Final Thoughts: Fruit, Feelings, and Fierce Vibes

This second trimester isn’t about “getting through it.” It’s about celebrating the surreal, hilarious, gorgeous chaos that is growing life inside your body. From cantaloupe uterus to midnight feed-the-bump missions, it’s all part of your origin story as a mum—and it’s worthy of joy.

So toast your uterus. Dance around your living room. Buy the leggings. Laugh, cry, crave strange things. And remember: this chapter is messy, magical, and 100% yours.

So cheers to your cantaloupe-sized uterus. Long may she reign.
Now someone pass the watermelon and put on Beyoncé.

Xoxo,
The Emamaco Team