In the journey of parenthood—whether you’re navigating the path to conception, experiencing pregnancy, or juggling the chaos of raising little ones—connecting with friends is crucial for maintaining your sanity. However, there are times when you’re simply too exhausted to share the details of your latest appointment with the fertility specialist or too busy chasing a toddler to craft a lengthy text message. That’s where the innovative EmojiMom app steps in.
Founded by three close friends—Emily, Lisa, and Jessica—who supported each other through their parenting journeys in 2015, the idea for these parenting emojis emerged during those sleepless nights filled with late-night feedings and frantic phone texts. “We were always chatting during those nighttime sessions and would laugh about how there should be an emoji for the tired mom or even a spilled milk emoji,” explains Lisa. “Eventually, Emily suggested, ‘Why don’t we create this ourselves?’ and that’s how our EmojiMom app was born!”
Launched in July 2016, the EmojiMom app began as a simple iOS keyboard featuring 250 emojis and has since expanded to over 400. The app has been particularly praised for its range of toddler tantrum emojis, which have several amusing variations. Beyond emojis that reflect breastfeeding and the daily joys of #momlife, they strive to represent diverse parenting experiences, including those of dads, and are working towards adding more options tailored to older children, including tweens and teens. They are also keen on introducing emojis that commemorate pregnancy loss and celebrate rainbow babies.
The trio draws inspiration from their own parenting experiences as well as feedback from mom forums and users worldwide. With supporters from Brazil, France, Germany, and beyond, Lisa believes the success lies in the universal nature of their emojis. “They capture shared experiences without needing words, which is something we keep in mind as we develop new emojis.”
Among the diverse offerings, their infertility emojis have garnered significant appreciation. “We were initially unsure if we could capture such complex emotions in an emoji, but people have found them incredibly helpful for situations where words fall short,” Lisa shares. For anyone grappling with infertility—like I did during my own journey—these emojis would have been a blessing. The emoji keyboard includes representations of various fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), along with humorous options like the “shot in the butt” and “pee on a stick.”
Infertility can be draining, leaving you too worn out to provide lengthy updates to supportive friends and family. When reaching out to someone navigating their own infertility journey, finding the right words can be tough. EmojiMom’s thoughtful “I’m sorry” emoji can help convey your empathy without needing to type a single word.
Parenting, pregnancy, and the quest to conceive can be overwhelming. So why not let an emoji express what you’re feeling? For more insights on handling infertility, you can check out this excellent resource for pregnancy and home insemination from ACOG. And if you’re looking for tools to assist in your journey, consider exploring the resources available at our other blog post about the home insemination kit, or learn more about navigating your couples’ fertility journey.
In summary, the EmojiMom app is a fantastic tool for parents and those struggling with infertility, offering a unique way to communicate experiences that can often be difficult to put into words. With a growing library of emojis tailored to a variety of parenting situations, it provides a lighthearted yet meaningful way to express the ups and downs of the journey to parenthood.
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