'You haven't had the baby yet?'

'You haven't had the baby yet?'...is a very common statement/question I've been getting a lot the last few days.  Lol

Who would have ever guessed that I would still be pregnant after being 2cms dialated as of last Monday and 4cms last Thursday. It was almost inevitable that I was having the baby last week right?  Not!

Today at the park with Nya and chatting with another mommy there, one of the fathers of the children I daycared road his bike up to me; 'Devin!!!! I thought you would have had your baby by now?!' he said puzzled; 'You, me, my husband and everyone else!!' I said with a laugh.

While many are scratching their heads in disbelief as to how I could still possibly be pregnant, what many don't know and some don't understand is, this is what I prayed for. This is a petition I cried out before the Lord when I was given the June 28th due date. I wanted Sweet Pea to come AFTER her sisters birthday.

As much as I myself am quite shocked that I haven't gone into labour as of yet (only because of the contractions and dilation I had last week) it doesn't surprise me for a second that Sweet Pea is still comfy cozy inside.

I have to admit though, with all the texts and calls I've been getting from family and friends, I couldn't help but start to feel a little concerned Saturday night when I hadn't gone into labour.

Yes, I am very aware of how common it is to go over on a due date, but I just never expected in a million years that it would happen to me. I think because Nya came at 2.5weeks early, I just assumed I was an early deliverer.

I began to research how long someone can be 4cms before labour as I started to think maybe something could be wrong. If all the Drs said I was hours away from labour since last Monday, shouldn't I be a little concerned?!

I started questioning Sweet Pea's lack of movement, how I hadn't had any major contractions for a few days, etc.

I was relieved to read that woman can dialate and be up to 4cms dialated weeks before going into labour.  Fewfh! But then a wave of 'oh no!! Could I be like this for another week and then have to be induced!'. Lol Gosh, there's no winning! Lol

Sweet Pea has since become more active the last few days; especially in the evenings once Dennard gets home. Honestly, its like she hears her daddy's voice and gets excited :) She's just been reassuring me that she's getting more cramped in there and that I can't expect her to be as active as she usually is.

It's funny, it was in my time of worry where I really felt the peace of God come upon me and whisper 'Isn't this what you wanted? Isn't this what you asked for!'. You're right Lord! I did request this and I shouldn't be shocked that you are honoring my prayer.

Now when someone says 'You're still pregnant!??!' I smile and respond 'Yes I am!!!! She's holding out to July for me' :)

I really only have two concerns about being over on my due date:

1. Birth weight.  The longer a baby 'cooks' the bigger they get! I am nervous about having an 8lbs+ baby!! Lol I keep telling myself that my original due date of July 6th is accurate and that Sweet Pea will be a nice, petite size when she is born. Lol

2. Not having time for an epidural. Yes! This is a concern of mine, and my husband's believe it or not. Being 4cm dialated already and knowing my fate will most likely be a rush to the hospital when labour hits, I pray there is time for an epidural!!! I want that bad boy the second I step foot into the hospital. Lol Hook me up doctor!!!! Lol
My husband even said last night that he hopes I get it too as he doesn't want to see me go through pain. I don't have a high pain threshold, so I'm concerned about what may lay ahead.  Lol

I see my OB tomorrow at 1:20pm. They will be very surprised to see me I'm sure. Ha ha

I will be able to ask all my questions and concerns tomorrow and see how far I've come in dilation. Hopefully we can plan an inducement date if I don't happen to go into labour naturally this week.

The only benefit to the idea of being induced is knowing that I have a higher chance in getting my epidural.

In any case, it's 2am and I'm not surprisingly still awake. Lol I've come to dread bed time knowing the battle of sleep I face each night. I can't sleep at night yet I'm beyond exhausted during the day. Smh. Lol

I'm going to sign off for the night and TRY to get some sleep.

Here's to a good report at the Drs tomorrow :)