Almost 40 Reasons Why It's Good to Go Overdue!

So, at 10 days past my due date it is helpful to think about why it is good to go overdue. As they say, "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
In a bid to keep me encouraged over the past few days, my best friend, Clare, has provided most of the following, with the odd addition from others here and there:

1: Babies are much easier to look after when they're on the inside.

2: Baby is a bit bigger, a bit more developed and a bit more ready for the world.

3: I have more time to chillax.

4: Time for more 'date night' opportunities with the hubby.

5: I can watch a film or TV programme and/or read a book with no interruptions other than a change of position or to go to the loo!

God in My Waiting

I'm 39 weeks pregnant.

I'm fed up and uncomfortable and bored.

I want to meet my baby.

I've prepared everything that needs to be prepared. Baby clothes are washed and in drawers; my hospital bags have been packed and repacked; the freezer is stocked.

What more can I do? Sit and wait? Expect every moment to be the last before I go into labour?

Or make the most of this time I have been given?

I'm looking forward to labour (weird, yes, I've been told!) and I'm looking forward to meeting our child. So, every day that ends with me still pregnant is slightly disappointing.

When will the wait be over? I don't like surprises and I'm not very good at not knowing when things will happen, so this is hard for me.

We sang Everything by Tim Hughes at church on Sunday, and I was struck by the line, "God in my waiting."

"Be patient, Laura," He was telling me. "Everything in its own time."