Jess, my SIL is around 4'9, not sure what that is in cm's, but shes very short. LOL. Anyway, the whole way through her preg there was one thing or the other that looked like it was going to be a c section. Bub was breech and according to the Dr's very large. Also she was "too short". Bub turned around at 36 weeks (from memory) and Dr's still wanted to recommend her for a c section. She was adament that she wanted a vaginal delviery and with me as her support person we dug our heels in.

The OB was pretty much setting her up for failure. I so wish he came to see her afterwards !!

For over half of SIL's preg she was told her dates were out by 10 days. Even though we both knew better (i mean, who concieves 2 days after AF, which is where they were putting her). So not only did we have the battle of the babies size there were the constant arguements about dates and then them wanting to induce her.

She had her baby. Vaginally, with 15 hours of labour. All 4.04kgs of him. He was covered in vernix and did not look one bit over cooked. She did this without tearing and only had a little gas for the last 30 minutes. She was upright for most of her labour and remained very mobile. Also her baby did not engage until labour began, so don't let that one be put over you either. Loads of bubs don't engage until later.

Stick to your guns hun. If this is what you want then go for it.

I wish you well and hope you get the birth experience you want