This short narrative chronicles the events and decisions of my VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) delivery at a teaching hospital in 2022. The narrative begins at 32 weeks gestation when VBAC became an option for me. It ends when I am discharged from the hospital after a successful VBAC delivery. I try to discuss how surprise events, the open literature, obstetrician advice, and my own personal biases came together to shape my journey.