40 weeks and 4 days, no baby

I'm 40 weeks and 4 days pregnant and I still haven't had a baby. I cannot tell you how many people have asked "You haven't had your baby yet?" I feel like saying well isn't that obvious? It also almost never fails that after they say...so is your Doctor going to induce you? Then I have to explain that originally my Doctor said he wouldn't induce me or else I'd have to have a c section which is what I had with Anna. Well today at my appointment my Doctor said that he doesn't like to go much past 41 weeks because chances of bad things happening go WAY up. Well he also said chances of having a v back after 42 weeks go way down. Now he said if it was him he would just do a c section, knowing what he knows, but he did give me the option of being induced. He said that if I am induced they can only use pitocin and they have to monitor me very close. If anything happens then I have to have a c section. Knowing all of this I will pray that I can figure out what is best and may decide to have a c section after months of anticipating trying to have a v back. The thought of this kills me inside yet I realize that we don't always get what we want in life and that sometimes we just have to be okay with what the Lord has blessed us with. Most importantly I realize that NO ONE CAN FIX THIS FOR ME! I know the Lord does work miracles but only when it is HIS will. This may be a challenge that I have to face and don't want to but somehow I will get through this.

It amazes me what people say to pregnant woman. I mean isn't it enough that:

-We have this huge belly that may look like we are carrying twins

-Yes we have a hard time sleeping

-Yes we have to use the bathroom often

-Yes it can be uncomfortable

-No I can't predict when I will go into labor

-No my baby hasn't dropped and probably won't till I'm in labor...

-Most importantly the only person that really knows when this baby will come is the Lord, so ask him and if you get an answer let me know cause he sure isn't letting me in on the secret...

-And NO I don't want a c section but well sometimes in life we just have to be okay with the things that we do have.

(Have any others you'd like to add?)

*But in all seriousness I really don't mind being pregnant. I guess my challenges are in other ways. I don't throw up everyday, I don't get horrible heart burn, I don't have a horrible time sleeping. (yes I get up to go the bathroom often and wish I could sleep longer but who wouldn't). She doesn't hang out in my ribs because I don't have a small torso. I'm very lucky I will admit. Now this time around I sure pray that it is easier to have a newborn because that was difficult. Between hormones that are whacked, trying to figure out nursing, worrying about my weight and the babies, and not understanding what all the babies signs are so therefore not knowing what to do when the baby cries. Feeling overwhelmed with everyone wanting to take your baby from you, whether you like it or not. These are just some of the reasons it was hard. I realize I will go through most of them again. I just pray I have the strength to go through all of that without going crazy...seriously! Or without having an emotional breakdown and saying things that I will regret. If I say anything stupid to any of you I'm truly sorry.