posted July 14, 2003 03:46 PM         

I dreamt that I was having a baby. I was being helped by a few people, I can't remember who they were. I remember being in the hospital and laying on a bed. I remember the doctor inserting the epideral (spelling?) into my left ankle instead of my back, and when he did that the pain was so intense and I could really feel it going into my leg. I don't think the baby actually came out of me.

posted July 15, 2003 01:53 PM         

I am glad to have you posting here.

Your friend is correct, having a baby can indicate the beginning of something new. This could be anything from a project/idea to an attitude or emotion. On the other side of the spectrum however, it can also symbolize the release of something old, usually a relationship (which then turns into a new beginning in this way as well).

The ankle can symbolize support or balance, and the leg can symbolize balance and ability (to move through). The left side is the receptive/feminine side having to do with emotions, feelings, intuition, nurturing, etc.

So what to make of all of this? Perhaps you are experiencing some painful emotions (left side) that are affecting your "balance" (ankle) and your ability (leg) to act (epidural) in some situation. There is something you wish to postpone or delay (have baby next day) until conditions are more favourable, but the pain of this situation is beginning to get to you.

So, is this about the ending of a relationship/situation, or are you apprehensive about the beginning of something new in your life?

From the dream, it would seem that others are perhaps trying to get you to make some choice, suggesting a course of action, or perhaps they are merely there for you in whatever decision you make.

Do any of these possibilities seem valid? If not, then I will try again!

posted July 15, 2003 10:16 PM         

I suppose I do not need to "try again" then!

Thank you for sharing your dream.