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  1. #1
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    Sep 2007
    Brisbane
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    Pregnancy nightmares

    So how do you guys cope with nightmares? I reckon I have them every second night. It almost always involves the death of myself or DD1, but occasionally it involves the death of DD2. Really quite frightening. Any tips would be great. Still struggling to embrace this pregnancy, being excited... it is just not happening.

  2. #2
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    Jul 2006
    Melbourne
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    I have no advice but wanted to come in and just reassure you that death in dreams means change, not dying. I think you are just subconsciously thinking about the changes coming with another addition to your family. Can you write down how you are feeling about this pg and any negative thoughts burn them? Just something a psychologist told me to do when I had some issues. :hugs:

  3. #3
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    Oct 2007
    Middle Victoria
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    I had nightmares, and then other 'awkward' dreams during pregnancy too - they feel so real it is hard to let them go when you awake. I don't really have any advice either, just wanted to let you know you are not the only one.

  4. #4
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    Dec 2007
    Hork-Bajir Valley
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    sad to hear you are getting the bad dreams. like RCC said, death doesn't mean death, so maybe you are just thinking about the change it will bring to your life. I know that doesn't make them any nicer to endure *hugs*
    I have only had 1 nightmare whilst pregnant... and that was the night after walking to my midwife (one of my best friends who is also preg) who as asking me about them because she gets them every night so bad she can't go back to bed, so I had one that night, after obviously thinking about them a bit. I always have intense dreams though, even before I was pregnant, I would remember multiple dreams every night, so maybe I'm just use to it.

    I have no idea if this would work..but can you try having a nice soothing cup of chamomile tea or something before bed, make a little bed time routine for yourself that involves being peaceful and calm and soothing, and maybe will make your sleep the same?

  5. #5
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    Sep 2007
    Brisbane
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    Thanks all. T I will try the tea.

  6. #6
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    Dec 2007
    Hork-Bajir Valley
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    I have no idea if it would work.. But i know it is mean to calm and sooth you, but hey, give everything a go? =) really hope its works *hugs*

    =O and wow you are 20weeks!!!!!! YAY!!!