Horrible Dreams

knittychick

All pregnancy I've had horrible dreams, which I know is normal, but they are really starting to get to me. They aren't like violent, just intense. I keep dreaming that I'm going to go into labor alone. Either no one answers their phones and my DH is stuck in traffic, or I'm stuck at home with my DS (who is 15mo) and I deliver there alone.

I know it's probably ridiculous, but we are a high risk pregnancy and the doctor is anticipating labor as early as 30 weeks, hoping to keep delivery at 36 though. Normally the dreams wouldn't bother me but I notice that as we get closer and closer to 30 weeks the more and more nervous I become. 

I think I just need some good vibes or something. I'm not afraid of the labor, I'm ready for that, I am just very scared that she's going to come too early and while I'm alone.....

HPickle23

Sounds like your worries about your pregnancy are manifesting themselves into your terrible dreams. It might help you to come up with a good plan with your DH is early delivery happens. Planning and making sure everyone is on the same page sometimes helps me feel better about a situation I don't have complete control over. Pray or meditate on the issue and stay relaxed. The more stressed out you are about the situation the more risk you could be to having early delivery. I would tell you DH know your fears and get some support from him as well. Good luck, I hope your pregnancy and delivery are happy and healthy!

ces25c

I really like guided meditation cds.  They were helpful when I was so stressed out that I had terrible insomnia for over a year.  I have no idea where any of mine are to give you a name to search for, but they carry a few at my library and I found some in used book stores.

Listening while I fell asleep helped me sleep so much more soundly and you can listen during the day to keep your stress level down.  I have so much trouble trying to sit down and meditate on my own, everything distracts me, so these help a ton.

nativeMOM

Aww hang in there! I've had some really crazy off the wall dreams during this pregnancy. I try to just sit up for a bit after I wake up and calm my nerves. It is hard not to panic, but I try to remind myself that these are only dreams. I hope you get the best outcome you plan for and a happy healthy baby! Take care