I've been having this recurring dream?

Question

That ( for some reason) I walked away from my 7 month old baby in a giant airport. When I returned, he was gone. I'm frantically running and searching through this endless airport; I'm crying and and calling his name. People keep intentionally getting in my way and smiling. Sometimes they smile malevolently. Sometimes it's with sympathy, but I'm screaming because they won't get out of my way. I wake up in a panic, never having found my baby. I then have to put him in my bed, because I'm so scared.

Does anybody have an interpretation they'd like to share? I wish I could make it stop.

Answer 1

It sounds to me like you are anxious about keeping your baby safe.  I think it is as 'simple' as that, although I can see how it would be terrifying.   Airports are so busy, it's an 'easy' place to 'misplace' your baby...AS IF you ever would.   It is 'new mom' jitters, I think.

I have a recurring dream that I'm coming off the freeway, down a steep curved exit ramp, and my brakes go out...I'm pretty sure it's all about being out of control, but it scares the bejeebers out of me, every time, anyway!

Answer 2

Relax...you're just having "new mother" jitters...most of us get them...you are so focused on trying to be the best Mom...and it's driving your subconscious thoughts.  Remember that it's just a dream..(or nightmare!)...leave your little one in his crib...he's safer there..and it's better for you both...

You may want to speak to your doctor if this does not resolve of it's own accord...as your aprehension can be "detected" by your child...and your fears will keep him in the bed with you until he's 10..(don't laugh...this is what has happened to my step-daughter...13 and still cannot sleep by herself)...

Answer 3

Place the child on the bed with you at night and hold the

baby's hand.