I dreamt I found out, although it was a rather vague notion sort of finding out, that I was pregnant. I couldn't decide if I might want the baby or not. A part of me wanted to very much. It was essentially nothing short of a soul-deep longing to have the child. But another part of me knew I was too selfish and having a child would limit my freedoms and that was enough to make me extremely reluctant to become a mother. As I walked around in this dream, I developed a, I guess it could be called a growth. It came out of my belly button and went straight forward out of me, without bending or drooping. It felt and looked like some kind of beveled metal, silvery in color. The shape of the bar/shaft brought to might a clip art version of a shooting star for some reason I'm not entirely clear on. And at the far end, the object was shaped like a forward facing heart, not a star at all. I kept bumping into things with it, which I found upsetting, but it was hard to control with it protruding so far out of my body while remaining attached. I wasn't sure why it was such an important thing, this growth, but I felt like I both needed and wanted to guard it and keep it safe at all cost. It was a treasure, that I was certain of, despite not being able to understand.
Dreams about pregnancy often symbolize new beginnings, creativity, or the development of new ideas or projects in your life. The duality of your feelings towards being pregnant in the dream—one part longing for the child and the other feeling hesitant about the responsibilities—suggests an inner conflict about a significant change or commitment you might be facing in waking life.
The metaphoric "growth" you describe emerging from your belly button could symbolize a new idea, potential, or passion that you are nurturing within yourself. The metallic, silvery quality may reflect something valuable or precious, but also potentially cold or detached, indicating that while you recognize its worth, you may struggle with the emotional aspects tied to it. The forward-facing heart shape at the end of the growth may hint at a desire for connection, love, or pursuing what you genuinely care about in your life.
The act of bumping into things with this protruding object could signify the challenges or obstacles you are encountering while trying to navigate both your desires and the potential consequences of pursuing them. This suggests a vulnerability and a need for caution amidst the adventures or explorations you are undertaking.
Overall, this dream seems to reflect a profound inner struggle regarding new responsibilities, aspirations, or emotional connections. It may be beneficial for you to explore these feelings further in your waking life, considering what the "treasure" represents for you and how you can approach it with both care and awareness of any challenges that might arise.