Claudia,I have very vivid dreams about my birds as well.I had a tiel that I was very bonded to that had to go live with another family[due to my husband's asthma].In my dreams she visits me and talks [in human speach]about her life as if we were girlfriends.She reasures me she is happy and always promises to return.Last week I dreamed of a female Ekkie[not mine]who could change into a guinea pig at will.

It helps me to spend my last few waking minutes thinking positive thoughts.If your kids are getting older and needing you less could the dreams be a response to your need to be needed?Just a thought.
Tena