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Horrible Dreams
By Mommie | August 13, 2008
There’s many things that pregnancy brings, cravings, weight gain, smiles…but one thing it’s bringing me is horrible dreams. In the past week I’ve had at least two terrible miscarriage dreams, ones where I’ve actually gotten out of bed and went and checked for blood. I’ve had dreams of my other children dying, graphic horrid dreams. I’ve had dreams of people threatening to take my son away, of having to defend him with my life. I’ve had dreams of me literally killing people, all of these have me wake up crying pretty much uncontrollably. So what do these dreams mean?
With increased progesterone in the pregnant woman’s body, there is also an increase of vivid dreams. Increase in dreams that are not only vivid, but possibly violent are absolutely normal when you’re pregnant.
I’ve read numerous sites that say I should be dreaming of puppies and kittens and fuzzy blankets. Ya, no. I don’t subscribe to that theory. It’s just hormones working themselves out.
I just wish they’d work out in a less disturbing way. Here’s to another night of an emotional roller coaster I can’t stop.
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August 13th, 2008 at 1:22 am
This sounds like a basic anxiety dream. Like the ones you had in school where you showed up to school and there was a major test you did not know about. Or, if you were ever a waitress, you might have dreamed about all the tables and booths changing when you brought out the food.
I believe it is hormonal. Perhaps you would benefit from a relaxation tape before retiring. Lavender on your pillowcase is relaxing. Get a sound machine or a small fountain to ease your mind.
God be with you.
August 13th, 2008 at 7:38 am
You are not alone! I’ve had these same dreams too during each of my pregnancies. I would think it is really just basic anxieties. You’re a mom. Pregnancy is something you really can’t control. Maybe that could be it, the loss of control.
August 13th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Oh hon, these are the worst. I remember having lots of horrid pregnancy nightmares. But it’s just a wicked brew of overactive hormones and normal anxiety.
I even went as far as to put up a dreamcatcher on my bedroom window while I was pregnant. It must’ve calmed something down in my brain, because it helped a little. Just hang in there. It won’t be forever.
August 13th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Oh wow, I agree with the others, between anxiety and hormones, pregnancy can be hell when it comes to dreams. I never had bad dreams but i had sex dreams that i wouldn’t even tell my husband about. My doctor told me it was just the hormone adjustment and to try and hang in there. hope this stops for you soon. It has to be miserable without a doubt.
Bigggggggggggggg hugs for you
August 13th, 2008 at 11:17 am
I had these awful vivid dreams as well, but only with my first. Thankfully not the second time around. I had one dream that they had a theme park for dogs and while taking my 140# dog on a roller coaster he fell out of the seat and was hanging by his leash, choking of course. It’s amazing what homones can do to our brains.
August 14th, 2008 at 6:36 am
I know you had some interesting dreams with our son, but I do not think they were anything like what you been having this go round. I agree with your post and your subscribers, that anxiety is a big part of it. Add in your hormones and you have a perfect recipe for an “interesting” night.
August 14th, 2008 at 8:16 am
I used to have the same type of freaky dreams. I also once thought my husband left me in the middle of the night, and sleepwalked through the house calling his name and crying. Crazy hormones!
August 15th, 2008 at 7:02 am
I had the same dilemma when I as pregnant. I think these dreams are all about unexpressed “anxiety”. Every mom gets a little scared, worried, etc. about having a new baby. It’s all pretty normal
August 15th, 2008 at 9:46 am
I had these same dreams w/ all of my kids. I don’t know what it is about the 1st trimester. I used to wake up on the verge of tears and saying “Thank you, Thank you… it was just a dream”. Maybe it had something to do w/ the wierd things I would eat. *lol*
August 18th, 2008 at 10:31 am
I think it has something to do with stress. Our brain never sleeps so while we’re sleeping, our brain is busy, busy, busy. I suggest you get into a regular wind-down routine before bed such as: Take a shower and then read a feel-good kind of book until you get sleepy. When plagued by bad thoughts or after waking from a bad dream, I say a prayer and then visualize myself lying on my back beside a stream watching clouds float by. It helps me relax. I hope your dreams get better!
August 19th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I had scary dreams too…but I also had some sexy dreams…making out with men other than my hubby! But I heard of that happening too.
Now, I wake up freaking out that my baby is in bed with us or stuck in the covers. But then my hubby tells me to go back to bed bc she’s in her crib.