Aww mama, ang saya naman na nag-effort kayo with your OB for this VBAC journey! Honestly, those contractions you're describing sound promising, especially with the bloody show last Tuesday and feeling them more when you're resting (that's actually super normal, as your body relaxes and you notice them better). But here's the thing: pain tolerance really does vary so much from person to person, kaya hindi lang yan ang indicator, it's more about the pattern, consistency, and kung how your cervix is responding, which really only your OB can tell properly during checks. Since you're already 40+1 and these contractions are picking up, I'd say text or call your doctor today to give them an update, especially since you want that VBAC badly, they might want to see you or at least confirm you're on the right track, kasi they know your history and what active labor should look like for you specifically. Fingers crossed for you, mama! Rooting for your VBAC dream.