Overdue & trying for VBAC! Who would induce??

[MazzaP1]

hi lovely people
I'm 40+3 and longing for a VBAC after a traumatic failed homebirth attempt 3 years ago with my DS.
I've had 3 sweeps, some show, strong braxtons for months and at last check I'm 2cm and starting to soften. My rational mind knows these are good signs and I just need to try being more patient, but I'm being driven slowly nuts by my inlaws who have come to stay to 'help' as I'm obviously too preggo to look after my toddler.....! Despite us being absolutely fine on our own for the last 6 weeks!!! I can't relax with them around, and spend all my time cooking for them, cleaning & generally trying to hide the urge to scream everytime they make some comment about who's been asking if I've had it yet!!!!!! Its stressing me so much I've had terrible insomnia & I'm so worried about the babe as it has a low baseline heart rate of 105 which send the consultants into spin everytime & I've been hooked up to the monitors 4 times now. I haven't told the inlaws as they thrive on a bit of goss & I can't stand the thought of what's happening with us being reported back to the entire flipping region!
I can't help feeling there's no way I will go into labour with them around, and altho I've explained to my DH how I feel he just tells me they are here to help & I should be taking it easy.... Which to any rational, unhormonal, not heavilly preggo overdue person, sounds absolutely great.... But it makes me want to go and find a warm dark nest somewhere where I won't have to deal with anyone till the babe arrives!!
.... So- it's got me considering inductions. Im not sure what options are open to me after previous emcs, but I would love to hear from anyone who has been induced trying for a vbac, and/or any tips/ advice for staying sane & relaxing while people are trying to 'help'!!!!

Forget the induction and make it clear to your DH that stress will stop you going into labour, so your IL's need to go home.

Dont ask, tell. "I cant have this baby while your parents are here so you need to tell them to go home. IF you dont then I will, you have 12 hours."

Been there, done that. Seriously, do this.

Oh and never forget that YOU are the one having the baby so YOU are the one that gets to say what is happening.

I don't think the risks of uterine rupture are anywhere near as high as 1/20 with induction. I can't find the stats now but I'm sure I read previously that the risk of uterine rupture in a VBAC was 0.35% and this was increased 6x (therefore to 2% or 1/50) with induction. I had an EMCS with DD and was told by m/w in this pg that I would likely be induced at 40 weeks because the risk of rupture increased with the length of the pregnancy. The differences in approach between the various health professionals and NHS trusts is frankly astonishing and makes me inclined to book in for a ELCS this time!

Hi I am currently 33 weeks and also aiming for a VBAC. I saw the consultant midwife this week who says the risk of rupture increases to 1 in 50 if induced. I won't be being induced and have booked an elective section if I go over. I feel that an increase of rupture from 1 in 500 to 1 in 50 if induced is too high. Feeling a bit nervous though as our little boy arrived at 34 weeks.

I'm also hoping for a VBAC.
My consultant has booked me in at 41 weeks for an ARM (Artificial rupture of membranes)....she doesn't want me to be chemically induced for all the rupture reasons.
Maybe that's an option for you? Worth asking.