Unsure if I should attempt VBAC or repeat C-Section

[Fleur]

As the others have said, it's your choice, ultimately it has to be what you are comfortable with.

Some thoughts on your situation....
Attempting to VBAC and not progressing and having another emergency c-section It's a worry for any VBACer I think..... Talk to your dr & find out what kind of progress they want to see from you. It sounds as though it may not be a worry after all?
I do actually think this is important; there is no problem with attempting a VBAC (it's actually of great benefit to your baby) BUT how it impacts on you emotionally does matter a great deal. This is something you need to decide

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)
FWIW I suffered a 2nd degree tear with my VBAC and was still more comfortable after that, then after my CS. I was refusing my pain meds after a day, and sitting & moving comfortably after two or three. I had a pretty good recovery with my CS too, was out after 2.5 days; but it's an operation and it's rough on your body regardless. Actually the grazes I suffered with my first labour were a PITA for longer than my tear. Everyone has different experiences in this respect (you may not tear at all )

Would having an epidural be ok if attempting VBAC? I dont think I could do it otherwise. Most obs won't recommend an epidural, for all the reasons Arimeh's Eden mentioned, although there can be exceptions. But, there are all kinds of other things you can do to help cope with the pain, an epidural is far from the only option.

Scar Rupturing. The risk of actual scar rupture in a VBAC is between 0.3 - 0.7 % I think (someone can clarify for me? ) - very small. It's about the same risk of rupture as a first time mother being induced with synto has.
This was probably my biggest worry with my VBAC but I read up on what to look for, plus I had monitoring (a bit more than I wanted, lol) and i felt comfortable that if things did go pear shaped we would be able to deal with it. Don't forget, if a VBAC was really that risky we wouldn't get the choice

It can be a bit confronting, especially if you're just looking at it now, at 34 weeks. I wish you the best with your decision; it's a personal choice and only you can make the one that is right for you. Good luck