Second baby, first labour - advice anyone?

[Unbuffy]

DD was elcs due to undiagnosed breech positioning, and I was pushed into a had her by elcs (without any labouring). I'm now 35 weeks and headed for a vbac but am starting to get nervous about the whole labour thing, particularly as I have no idea how it starts, what a contraction is like (although have had masses of braxton-hicks with this one) etc etc etc. We are an hour or so from the hospital so no homebirth here (boo hiss).

Any advice, reassurance, stories from ladies in/who've been through the same situation welcome please!

No advice but in same position as you, although 32 weeks, so interested in your replies!! Also loads of Braxton Hicks (must remember not to hold my breath!!) Good Luck x

It's just interesting to see if anyone has any suggestions re for example head engaging - does it happen as it would in a first pregnancy, or does it wait until later as with a subsequent one? And is labour likely to be quicker - I believe subsequent labours often can be - or is it just as it would be for a first time? Have read conflicting things about some of this stuff, and would love to get some suggestions / answers!

3 DCs here, all spontaneous vaginal deliveries. With regards to a contraction - you'll know when you are having one! If you are not sure its either really early on or a BH Mine were all low down in the pubic area and felt like strong period pains but I know other people have felt them in their back, thighs, hips etc. I had no warning signs of impending labour just contractions starting but you may get a show befiore hand. Labours did get quicker and easier - DD1 - 28hrs, DS 2.5hrs and DD2 1.5hrs with the second stage also getting shorter each time - 50mins, 10mins then 30secs

Oh and head only engaged with all 3 during labour.

same here - first birth experience as previously had twins at 35 weeks by ELCS. I too wonder, and presume, that this will be like a first pregnancy, as we have never laboured before.