A Vba3c? Three?

All I know is my MIL had 4 c-sections before she even experienced labor. First child was breech - the other 3 were repeats. She went on to have 6 vaginal births after 4 sections!!! She said it was horribly painful (she said she thought she was dying) and they wouldn't give her drugs because they needed to know if she had ruptured or not. It got easier after the first VBAC. With her 9th child, she got in the water for the first time and it was a really fast and wonderful birth. My MIL is a hero, but she has a lot of birth phobia. If you go into it with a positive attitude and belief in your body, I bet you could do it for sure and have a wonderful experience! There is a birth story in Birth Stories called "guess what I did last night", I don't remember exactly, but it was either a VBA3C or VBA4C. Check it out, it's a really cool story!~

I agree with Misseks. My first was a CS, and second is due 17 months after the first. Because of that, I was turned down by a couple midwives due to the spacing being too close. It just depends on your area, but it could be difficult to find someone to attend if they're close together, plus having had 3 CSs.
Also, from those I've talked to, it takes a while for all the nerves to reconnect down there, so that can be an issue too.
But, if you wait so that there'd be a couple years between your last and your next, I think you can definitely do it! You need to find a supportive care provider, doula experienced in VBACs, and make sure your partner is on board, and you'll be in great shape.
Realize that most (I hesitate to say ALL, but nearly all) people in the medical community are going to freak at a VBA3C. You should look into midwives who trust in women's bodies, and try to stay away from the main stream. Anyone telling you that your body NEEDS things is going to be a hinderance. The only thing that your body needs is basic healthcare (nutrition, exercise, vitamins, etc), and a safe birthing environment. Avoid interventions and they'll find fewer reasons to cut you.
Just my opinion, but you'll be fine. You're thinking about it now, which is a great sign that you'll be fully prepared when/if the time comes.

I had a VBA4C check out ICAN and google "risks ERCS" (risks of elective repeat c/section) google VBAMC (vaginal birth after multiple c/sections)
the Journal of Pediatrics wants you to have a VBAC
risks of ERCS
current research (2005 and newer)
latest respected study on uterine rupture comparing 1 c/s w/ multiple c/s
theres a new statement by the ACOG even!

and my own story, plus some background can be found here or in Birth Stories on this site

ok geckoed is one lady who had a vba4c another had one last summer both in michigan, YAY michigan. but vbacs can be done after however many sections, and if you ever get pregnant you shouldnt just sign up for that ercs, plan a vbac but you're going to have to start looking now for a supportive caregiver

There are quite a few women who have done this & are active on the ICAN list, as another pp mentioned.
Keep us posted!

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The birth center here wouldn't allow a first VBAC even : although it's been a blessing in disguise, I am excited about my hbac now and found a midwife who has been through it all herself.

but definitely look into that way ahead of time so you can plan accordingly.

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That makes sense..... ....I am nervous about BOTH a homebirth or at a birthing center....my last 2 DC required NICU stays over 3 days.....

Don't know if this will help your concerns, but - if you plan an out-of-hospital birth for your next baby, you will always have the option to change the plan if your baby ends up coming prematurely (here's hoping s/he will be perfectly full-term and well cooked, though ).

You might talk with a midwife or several, and ask them how they would handle a baby who was born with respiratory difficulties - they should be able to give you an answer that will be reassuring in terms of their ability to do resuscitation, transport if necessary, etc.