should i have been induced?

[Trillian]

I think that if your Dr was concerned, that he wouldn't have let you go any further and would have arranged another c/s for you. Induction when wanting a VBAC can be risky as it places undue stress on the uterus, and this increases the risk of uterine rupture. So that is why I would say that you weren't offered to be induced. Good for you though for wanting a VBAC - it's not easy to get a Dr to support you in having one.

As for the GD, there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that having GD can produce a macrosomic (large baby over 4kg) baby. Plenty of women on this site have had GD and only had average size babies. Can I ask what the reason for your first c/s was? Unless you truly have a small pelvis, then there is no reason why you can't have a larger baby via VBAC. Trust your body to open up to allow bubs to be born and use gravity to help the baby descend by labouring upright - it can make the job so much harder to give birth flat on your back.

Good luck!

[RhiChiChi]

As for the GD, there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that having GD can produce a macrosomic (large baby over 4kg) baby. Plenty of women on this site have had GD and only had average size babies.

I just want to second this. I had GD (diet & exercise controlled) though my pg and my DD was born at 40+9 and was 7ld 5oz.