How come they are only 'allowing' you to go 5 days post dates? Is there another reason for them to be concerned? First births are often very different to the second, you may find that if your waters are broken it will be completely different, but the problem is, often they will only give you a short time for your body to kick into gear for labour - and it does take a long time sometimes, around 10 hours even. It's so last minute and I am sure there is nothing that someone can say to quickly instill you with confidence, but what I will say is this.

* It will more likely be a failed induction if baby isn't quite ready.
* Baby will have less time to turn if induction is sooner than later.
* Because you have had a caesar, they wont use any other methods of induction so as you know, if the waters breaking can't happen due to a closed cervix or your body doesn't 'perform' fast enough to their liking, you will have a caesar.
* The best way to increase your chances of a normal birth is to tell them you want more time (this is the tricky thing because most women at 40 weeks are over it and just want the baby!)

VBAC is successful and very safe in most cases. You can not only have a risk of uterine rupture from a VBAC but also an induction. You might like to read THIS, check out the Birthrites website and also check out optimal fetal positioning on the web to help baby get into an anterior position. There is an article on the main site and stickies in these forums. You will have to do a cram session, but I guess it all comes down to: what do YOU really want? If you are motivated to have a vaginal birth, then you will need to exercise your rights a bit more If you want a caesarean, then you'll likely get one with the scenario being set up for you.