VBAC

My C-section was not exact "emergency" but it definitely wasn't scheduled (my daughter was a preemie, 34w3d and I had low water even after being admitted and pumped full of fluids so they did a C-section the next morning, though it kept being pushed back which is partly why I say it wasn't emergent). For the next 4 births (almost 5 if this kid ever decides to be born), I had VBACs, 2 of which were homebirths—one accidental, the other planned. I have a planned homebirth for this baby I'm pregnant with also, so it'll be VBAC #5 if all goes according to plan.

As far as going for a VBAC with your second baby, I say go for it! It's a much quicker recovery, especially when you have an older child to care for, but I would say to go into it with an open mind and plenty of support. Make sure your entire birth team is supportive, and that includes your provider as there are times where they can day early on that they support you but are really just being tolerant and then try to push for C-section later on.

Ask all the questions, do all the research, hire a doula, & get your partner (boyfriend, husband, whomever will be there during labor and delivery as well as immediately postpartum) on board and involved so everyone is on the same page. If you plan to go unmedicated, research that and what your pain relief options at your birth location will be (are showers available during labor? Do you plan to use a birth tub, or will you only be able to labor in it? Do they have a peanut ball? Birth ball? Squat bar? Will they encourage movement? Do they offer nitrous oxide? Sterile saline injections?). If you plan to get an epidural, still research physiological birth and find out what tools are available for you to use at the hospital that can keep labor going (labor breaks can be seen as stalled labor and may be a reason a C-section is pushed, especially if you get an epidural). I'm here if you have any questions or wanna talk through anything. As I said before, I've had 4 VBACs, planning another, and I'm in the field