Yeah... I don't have to get over anything. I was scheduled for the 16th. Date changed to the 19th-26th. Now being told may be even later. Like you, I've gotten every iPhone on launch day since the first one came out.
Again, if you're paying for the phone I believe you have free reign to complain and be annoyed within reason.
Which Model did you preorder? Because if it was a Matte Plus or Jet Black Plus, I highly doubt you EVER were given a ship date of the 16th.