As the pregnancy progresses into the middle months, various emotions can surface for the woman and her partner (if she has one) in both positive and negative ways. Many women seem more balanced in their feelings with a sense of calmness and acceptance of their pregnancy and everything that goes with it. This may follow the ambivalence and amazing hormonal, physical and emotional adjustments that often accompany the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, other women feel unsure or unhappy about the obvious changes in their body as their belly becomes more noticeable and while most partners like these changes, they can find it difficult to know how to make her feel beautiful, loved and cherished.
The woman can still experience moments of unpredictable tears and in many cases a new sense of vulnerability about her relationship. This can manifest as wanting her partner close by or as making efforts to nurture the relationship. Some women have unfounded fears of being left alone or losing their partner in some way (especially in dreams). These feelings can take you by surprise and make you want to experience frequent expressions of love and caring (not necessarily sexual) as a way if reassuring your bond together. Women can also feel vulnerable due to the continued 'unknown' about the rest of the pregnancy and possibly thoughts about the impending labour and birth.
The second trimester of the pregnancy can also bring excitement for both parents and physical signs that confirm the reality of the pregnancy, especially as you feel your baby move for the first time. For the woman, these vague sensations develop into unmistakably stronger and more frequent 'kicks', becoming a reassuring sign of your baby's health and presence as the weeks pass.