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Y asks: “I’m trying to conceive and I can’t stop having this dream. I am on the beach having fun with people then I go into the sea with a baby boy. The sea is really calm. I feel a lot of love about this baby, I am holding him really close to me when suddenly there are these big waves coming upon us. Can you tell me what does it mean?”
The first thing that caught my attention about this question is that you’re currently trying to conceive. Dreaming of falling pregnant or having a baby will often depend on the context of your current life and what circumstances are most pressing on your mind. For people who don’t want a baby but dream of doing so, this is still a positive sign. It can mean giving birth to an idea which, although life will change, has the potential to bring with it personal growth.
It’s helpful to think in metaphor with dreams, and so when we talk about being “left holding the baby”, this can mean being left with a problem we didn’t need or want.
If – as in your case – you’re trying to fall pregnant, then it is natural to dream about this wish you have being fulfilled, and whilst this idea comes from an older dream theory, it is often still relevant today in cases such as this. That doesn’t mean that the rest of your dream isn’t important or that you won’t get your wish, so I’ve explored this more below.
In this dream you’re on the beach with people having fun. Your dream may be acknowledging changes you know will happen as part of having a baby, in that often your social circles can change as well as your idea of having a good time. Before you decide to have children, going to parties may be one way of doing this, but when a baby arrives you may prefer the company of your children or other mums, sharing stories about how best to raise a child. For me, the fact that you go in to the water with the baby, suggests to me you consciously feel ready to take this leap and spend your time differently.
The water is also calm in this dream to begin with, and this can acknowledge the peace you may feel when you have achieved that which you desire the most – it felt perfect. However in your dream, the sea started to swell and seemed threatening. A fear of not conceiving could manifest this way, symbolised by the threat of the water taking it away. Ironically, your fears may act as an emotional block to the life we want to live, so it’s important to know how to manage these thoughts in a healthy way.
Waves in dreams can reflect emotions which wash over you at certain times of the month or during stressful periods of your life. Your frustration with being unable to conceive may be affecting you on some level and so knowing how to manage your stress effectively going forward will be helpful to you. Make sure you’re taking time to relax, listen to calming music and meditate by listening to the natural pattern of your breath for at least five minutes every day. (You may find my weekly newsletter Monday Mojo™ helpful.) If you haven’t already have a chat with your healthcare team about fertility options is a logical next step.
Lastly, it’s important for me to say that although you are trying for a baby at this time, babies in dreams can also reflect how well you are taking care of yourself. It is just as important to nurture yourself with the basics – quality time, good food and cuddles – so make sure you’re getting healthy amounts of all three! I hope you have some positive baby news soon.
Delphi is the author of Answers In The Dark: Grief, Sleep and How Dreams Can Help You Heal, out now on Amazon and Hive. The Dreams Maven™ is part of the Helping You Sparkle™ portfolio. You might also like Monday Mojo™.
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