Alright, so I was out of status from April 29th 2018 until like February 6th or something like that? I ended up getting my OWP at the beginning of February after I got my DM for both sponsor and eligibility. Once you get Approval and DM it bumps you back into status. I ended up having my landing interview in Calgary yesterday and am now a Permanent Resident!
There is definitely hope for you guys! Don't fret too much. They aren't going to come and get you and kick you out, and even if they do show up, they can't kick you out of the country immediately. There are processes they have to go through. I've read a few stories of people being out of status for years and then getting their sponsorship approved.
Good luck, guys!