Hello

I will be 34 weeks pregnant tomorrow, and have been having some dramas since December, my internal os (cervix) is funneling and as of 2 weeks ago only 9mm of internal os is remaining and membranes are bulging 25%.
I have another u/s tomorrow to check whats going on, and if any significant change I will be admitted to hospital until bubs arrives.
I originally thought I would have a repeat c-section due to having a very long / traumatic labour with DD1, but my ob spoke to me last week about perhaps trying for a VBAC as she thinks with my internal os funneling and not much remaining it may be a quick labour from start to finish. I have my reservations and that's why I would like some opinions from you ladies on this forum.

My main concerns are:

Attempting to VBAC and not progressing and having another emergency c-section
being cut or tearing down below and requiring stitches. My understanding is it is excruciating if u tear down there. (I recovered extremely well with c-section - had DD1 Thursday arvo and was home Sunday and not on any pain medication)
Would having an epidural be ok if attempting VBAC? I dont think I could do it otherwise.
Bubs position is spine facing my spine, like DD1, and I found this extremely painful to say the least.
Scar Rupturing.

I have researched on google, but it seems to only tell you the worst case scenarios, so am bit scared.

So, please tell me your opinions, experiences etc.

Look forward to some feedback