serial muse Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) I'm about 5 months along (first kid). My husband was in an accident several weeks ago and is still in the hospital, although he is on the mend (slowly). So that's happening. No mystery about my emotional state, obviously; it's been a rough month. My brain is foggy and I keep forgetting words. But lately I've been having a lot of nightmares about our unborn child. I know it's natural to be anxious as a new parent. But man, these nightmares are killing me. I had one last night that was a doozy. I was going to retell it here but honestly I don't think I can relive it at the moment. Never have I needed a drink more than I have in the last few weeks. Sigh. I was just wondering if anyone else had any stories to tell of crazy anxiety nightmares during pregnancy, for solidarity? Edited to add: Apologies if this is the wrong forum for this; couldn't quite figure out where it fit best. Edited July 3, 2013 by serial muse
pink_sugar Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 I'm not pregnant, but I've been experiencing nightmares myself the last week or two. I have also been under an unusual amount of stress and having a high amount of anxiety which I think is triggering it. Sounds like the same is happening to you. 2
mercuryshadow Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 When I was pregnant (almost 10 years ago, I was a young first-time mom) I'd have the most vivid, crazy and scary dreams. There was a lot of stress during that time for me, as well. I lost my job while pregnant due to "taking time for pre-natal appointments". A whole other story in itself, but needless to say, it was a bad time. I kept having these awful dreams after my SO would leave for work, where a man would come in and sit down on the bed and stare at me. I'd feel the bed move and everything. I'd also have "waking dreams" where I'd go about my day as per usual, but I'd actually be dreaming. All of it was so vivid. I've always been a vivid dreamer, but this was taken to a whole new level. Perhaps try some calming teas before bed. Or do some meditation. Perhaps it will help sleep be more pleasant for you. 1
Author serial muse Posted July 3, 2013 Author Posted July 3, 2013 All of it was so vivid. I've always been a vivid dreamer, but this was taken to a whole new level. Yes, me too! This exactly. Perhaps try some calming teas before bed. Or do some meditation. Perhaps it will help sleep be more pleasant for you. I'll try this; I'm sure that part of the problem is that my schedule in the last week or so has been a roundtable of wake, work, hospital, sleep, without much time (or inclination, really) for self-care. Mostly I just fall into bed when I get home. I just want to add that getting fired for pre-natal appointments is just awful. I'm sorry.
JustAReformedGirl Posted July 6, 2013 Posted July 6, 2013 I had a lot of insane, dark, and frightening nightmares when I was pregnant with my daughter. I think even the pregnancy books touch on the subject (I did an insane amount of reading up on pregnancy and childbirth when I was pregnant; it was helpful, yet frightening at the same time). I dreamt about bad things happening to her, bad things happening to my closest friends, apocalyptic plights....anything and everything. I woke up in tears at the very most, and soaked in sweat, at the very least. I'm so sorry about your husband, though. That certainly can't be helping matters. I hope he recovers quickly, and I hope your nightmares dissipate.
HokeyReligions Posted July 6, 2013 Posted July 6, 2013 Happy to hear your hubby is on the mend. I've had nightmares all my life. First pregnancy I had some doozies. Sometimes I would wake crying and hyperventilating once that I went to my doctor. Calming teas and exercise helped. My doc said they would eventually pass and they did. Focusing on the positives in my life was very helpful especially in the evening before bed. I also did not read or watch what I used to so it wouldn't influence my dreams. I like suspence books and movies so I switched from that. Its normal. Especially when you are under so much stress. Hug your hubby and tell him some nutjob conservative in a red state said a prayer for you both when you first posted about his accident and is saying thanks now too that he is on the mend and continued prayers for a healthy baby and complete recovery. Then have some tea and watch a good gut-bustin' comedy and laugh. 2
Author serial muse Posted July 9, 2013 Author Posted July 9, 2013 Happy to hear your hubby is on the mend. I've had nightmares all my life. First pregnancy I had some doozies. Sometimes I would wake crying and hyperventilating once that I went to my doctor. Calming teas and exercise helped. My doc said they would eventually pass and they did. Focusing on the positives in my life was very helpful especially in the evening before bed. I also did not read or watch what I used to so it wouldn't influence my dreams. I like suspence books and movies so I switched from that. Its normal. Especially when you are under so much stress. Hug your hubby and tell him some nutjob conservative in a red state said a prayer for you both when you first posted about his accident and is saying thanks now too that he is on the mend and continued prayers for a healthy baby and complete recovery. Then have some tea and watch a good gut-bustin' comedy and laugh. :laugh: That sounds like a plan.
pink_sugar Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 I've been having nightmares almost every night and I lately get nauseated over certain types of perfume and smells. I couldn't be pregnant, right?!!
Arabella Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 Interesting... I came here to post about this, and there was a thread already! I'm 10 weeks pregnant. For the past week or so, I've been having nightmares nearly every night. They're vivid, and I wake up several times during the night feeling quite distressed. Of course, by the time I get up in the morning, I'm exhausted. Must be some kind of hormonal thing?...
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