International Cesarean Awareness Network

Hi, I have 13 month old an am 5 months pregnant with our 2nd baby. At 8 1/2 mnths I had to have a Casaerean with my 1st because the Dr said she’d be 12 pounds plus (Im 5ft 4 & my husbands 6ft4).. Secretly I got the feeling he was just an advocate for C Sections… After much refusal & awkward moments with the Dr, I agreed & 3 days later was booked in. She was a healthy baby, but weighed 8 pounds 11… I could have done it!! I really really want to have a VBAC & am researching alot but want to know if anyone has tips for me for while Im pregnant & preparing. I keep ready about rupturing & its a little scary, but I really have that emotional urge to deliver naturally… Also am I at a higher risk of things going wrong because my 1st born will be only 18months old when I give birth??? Any answers or responses are most helpful!! :)