Weird Dream

Two nights ago I dreamt that I had a young infant that was suddenly mine. I didn't give birth to this child but I was breastfeeding. The experience of breastfeeding this little one was so vivid - even down to me looking down and assessing the latch and the effectiveness of my baby's suckle (may have something to do with the many hours I spend at the clinic doing this - on other women, that is). I was so happy because me and my baby were in a great rhythm and I was breastfeeding successfully and I felt elated at this.
Then, I passed the baby to my friend Dana while I ran out to run a few errands. Hours and hours went by as I became so distracted with getting things done. After what felt like a very long time of living life as a childless person I received a call from Dana. She informed me in a very calm and controlled manner that the baby was screaming and that she couldn't breastfeed for me and that I needed to get back. Suddenly it hit me, Oh yeah! I forgot! I have a baby! And panic set in.
I called Dana yesterday to tell her about the dream because I thought it was interesting and she told me that dreams like this are common in pregnant women - fearing they will forget about their baby-to-be. She said that it is as if I am gestating or nesting or something. Funny but it seems to make sense.
If everything goes as planned we'll officially be on the waiting list in approximately 3 months. Panic?? Anticipate. Plan. Prepare. For what exactly? And when will I need to be "ready"?