New Fears: Later than Sooner?

My new fear: Baby Boy will decide to take his sweet time coming in to the world. And I'm not referring to the length of labour.

Last night I had several dreams about this. In every single one the little guy just would not come. All of these other women were going in to labour and having their babies. I just kept waiting and waiting for something to happen, but nothing. He just would not budge no matter what I tried. Stubborn even in my dreams.

So, now I am freaked out that baby will decide to come late. I know that for most first pregnancies it isn't uncommon to deliver after your due date. I'm okay with a day or two late. I'm worried about it being like a week later and still no sign of his arrival! As it is I have ten weeks to go and I am feeling incredibly impatient. I wish May would just hurry up and get here so I can meet him! I can't imagine how I will feel if my due date comes and goes and he is still not here. I think I might go officially crazy.

Having said that, I am incredibly grateful that he is still in there and doing well. Recently I have learned of two other moms due in May who have experienced complications and are struggling to keep their little ones warm and cozy for as long as possible, and one who has already delivered her little girl. Every day that their babies stay inside them is a miracle and it makes me truly relieved and thankful that my son is content where he is and everything seems healthy with both of us.

Speaking of baby, as far as I know he is still breech and loving using my ribs to practice his punches. I feel bigger than ever and I hope that the little guy does not keep growing as quickly as he did last month. I do not want to deliver a ten pound baby!