Is It Normal? Managing Anxiety About Feeling "Too Good" During Your Second Trimester

You're finally beginning to feel more like yourself — and now that is what feels frightening

Pregnancy is a time of emotional highs and lows, but one that isn't discussed enough is the fear that creeps in when you start to feel too good. If you're reading this, maybe you're fully aware of what I'm talking about. After weeks of all the nausea, fatigue and wondering how the hell you're going to get through another day, something switches. You wake up and suddenly think — you don't feel awful. But maybe you even feel invigorated. Your appetite is back. The surges of illness have faded. You're getting through the day without constant pain.

But that instead of being pure relief, you feel something else creeping in: Is this normal? Should I be worried? It can be deeply unsettling. You have, after all, been glued to every symptom during the first trimester, translating every twinge into reassurance that things were still O.K. And now, as those signals recede, anxiety and fear fill the void.

This is a more widespread experience than you may think. On sites like r/BabyBumps and r/Mommit, moms talk every day of the anxiety that comes when pregnancy no longer seems...easy. They wonder: "Why don't I feel pregnant anymore?" or "Is something wrong if I'm not tired?" If you've caught yourself refreshing these threads at 2 a.m., heart racing, you are not alone. And more importantly — you are not broken for role-modeling this way.

What's Happening in Your Body, Really?

And to give a little more substance to this fear, here are some facts about what's going on biologically in your second trimester. The changes you're experiencing often indicate your body is functioning just as it should:

• Hormone Shifts
  In the beginning of your pregnancy, your body is awash with hormones, namely hCG and progesterone, which both help support your baby's growth and also make you feel nauseous and fatigued and sore. For most people, hormone levels stabilize once entering the second trimester (week 13-14 or so) and your body gets used to the new normal.
• Placental Takeover
  The most miraculous development is your placenta. By now, it has completely assumed the role of nourishing and supporting your baby. This shift spares your body from some of the early intense demands and may lead to more energy and fewer unpleasant symptoms.
• Increased Circulation & Energy
  As your blood volume surges to enable your baby to grow, many mothers report an increase in oxygen flow. Thus, you may experience a surprising boost of energy and even a dewy complexion. Your body is functioning more smoothly than ever, often making each day seem lighter.
• More Comfort, less pressure
  Your uterus is growing and moving up out of your pelvis, which can relieve bladder pressure and, in turn, decrease queasiness stemming from gastrointestinal distress.

In short? It's not just permissible to feel good: It's frequently an indicator of healthy evolution.

Feeling Good Scares Me: What Is the Deal With Feeling Good?

Pregnancy is an emotionally vulnerable period. Even as your body settles into the second trimester, your heart may still be weighted down by fear. This gap between physical relief and emotional anxiety is super common. Here's why:

We're Trained to Worry: From the begining, pregnancy is full of warnings — don't do this, watch out for that, be aware of every symptom. In the absence of those symptoms, it can feel as if your guard has slipped.

Loss Is Always Waiting: Many moms worry about miscarriage or complications, and it's not difficult to link constant discomfort with reassurance. For you, feeling better may feel like silence — and silence is terrifying when you've been listening for signs.

An Identity in Flux: You're not just gestating a new human being; you're becoming one yourself. And that shift can make everything feel up in the air. Who are you if not the ailing, queasy pregnant woman? But can you trust this new version of you?

Those fears don't make you ungrateful or irrational — they make you human, poised on the brink of one of life's great changes.

Practice Grounding When Anxiety Comes Up

When your mind starts racing, trying to decode what your body wants to know, consider some ways you can ground yourself in trust:

• Breath as Anchor
  Imagine breathing in the waves. Breathe in, feeling the swell of your belly like the tide. But instead, exhale, slowly, like the water coming back to the shore. Repeat. Your breath is your body's internal metronome, steady, always on, always dependable.
• Connect Through Sensation
  Touch your belly, run your hands under warm water or sit under sunlight for a few minutes. Let all of these simplest of sensations, remind you — I am here. I am okay.
• Talk It Out
  Repeat to yourself or your baby, "We are growing together. We are safe." When we speak these affirmations out loud, we can feel more comfort and connection.
• Reach Out
  If that anxiety seems too much to bear, call your care provider. Seeking reassurance is an act of kindness, not weakness. Your peace of mind matters.

Trust the Ebb and Flow

Pregnancy isn't supposed to be a constant state of discomfort. This journey has seasons too, just as life does. Seasons of difficulty, and seasons of grace. For many, your second trimester provides a period of rest — a window where your body falls into a sweet dance.

You are not required to earn your motherhood through suffering. Do not challenge your rightness by feeling well.

Allow yourself to savor this season, at least for a moment. Let your body cradle you in this moment of grace.

Grounded Takeaway
Not feeling sick during your second trimester is not only normal — it's likely a sign that your body is divinely adapting to this sacred endeavor. Trust this ease, honor your feelings, and know that your journey is valid, whatever form it takes.

Let your breath guide you through, and when in doubt, always remember: You are exactly where you're supposed to be.