The Magical Arrival of Luna Moon Rose: My Water Birth Story

A sacred summer birth at 41 weeks, dancing through the cosmos together.

On June 25th, 2024, I gave birth to my daughter Luna Moon Rose in such a powerful, fast, and soul-affirming way. I wrote this story as a reflection of everything I felt and moved through that day. The mystery, the intensity, the sacred beauty of birth. Here’s how it all unfolded...

🌞 June 24 – The Final Countdown

Morning to Afternoon

It’s June 24th, Monday, a warm summer day. We are hitting 42 weeks in a few days. My "deadline" to be able to give birth at the birth center... I finish what I'm hoping is my last prenatal appointment before baby. I went in for acupuncture earlier in the day, my mom gave me a B12 shot, and then got a little membrane sweep at my afternoon appointment. I had a conversation with my midwife about how the due date was off and how stressed I was with the regulations. Reason number 437272 why I’m free birthing my next birth. So many emotions were flowing. It was a time I needed to express, release, and surrender to whatever outcome, to soften for baby to start her descent. She ended up adjusting my due date buying me some more time. Wow the relief I felt with that. But also, why is that even a thing. I had a magical conversation with a doula, midwife friend, my midwife, and a girl I had just met coming for her last prenatal appointment. Everyone was giving me the highest vibrations, encouragement, and love. I felt better.

🌇 8:00 PM – First Signs

Shortly after getting home, I started having a lot of cramping. I wanted to rest as it was nearing dark, in case things started to pick up. I should probably sleep since I may have a long day tomorrow. Sol and Fabian were heading out for a walk to the tennis courts. I had a phone chat with my doula, and she said, "Get up, go for that walk with them."

Good thing I did. A few laps around those tennis courts, amidst cramping, walking back up some stairs to head home, I felt a little pop. My water had broken. Completely soaked my pants. It was 8 PM. The sun was just about down. We walked back home, and I was having contractions maybe every 12 minutes. I started tidying up, vacuuming, cleaning around the house, and prepping food in between surges. I lit the birth candle from my mothers blessing ceremony I was going to light when I went into labor. I had a little pep in my step and was getting excited. I called my midwife to let them know what was going on and kept about my business. We bathed and put Sol to sleep, excited, knowing I was in labor. I showered and got into my little pink lingerie nightie I was excited to labor and birth in.

🌙 10:00 PM – Labor Begins

I figured I had a long way to go considering my last birth, so I focused mainly on sleeping because I knew once baby came, I wouldn’t be getting much. Maybe this will be half the time as last time. Maybe 24 hours. Maybe by the end of tomorrow she’ll be here. But I could not rest. Contractions started coming every 7 minutes, exactly as the hours passed. I stayed in bed with Sol, he was passed out. I was calling on the Spirit Baby and activating the Birth Shaman within. My Guardians and Angels present in the realm. I was focused on my breathing and hypnotic state. I stayed until the surges intensified and I couldn’t stay quiet anymore. Sounds were getting lower and opening. I went to the living room. I told Fabian to go to sleep in the room, I wanted him well rested and fully available for me come morning. Thankfully, he did. I had my little colored lights on for the vibe until I realized I was distracted and really wanted to try to rest. I turned everything off. But the contractions were so intense I couldn’t sleep between them. They kept waking me.

⏳ 2:00 AM – Deepening

Around 2 AM, the contractions were about 4 minutes apart and lasting about a minute. I didn’t tell my doula yet that I needed her. I’m really going to wait this time, remembering how long it took last time. I had been losing my mucus plug and more water at this point. I knew she was making her way down. We were dancing through the cosmos together.

🌄 4:00 AM – Still in the Dark

I messaged my doula to let her know what was going on. She asked if she should come over. I said, "No, I’m going to try and rest. When it gets closer together, I’ll let you know." I knew she and my parents were roughly an hour away, so I thought I had enough time. My parents were planning to come be with Sol while we were at the birth center. Honestly, I thought I had a long way to go. Tiffany is the midwife on staff for Tuesday. She’s the one I really want at my birth. Though I trusted all of them, I knew it would be divinely facilitated.

⚠️ 6:00 AM – The Shift

I let my doula know she could come over. Contractions were every 2–3 minutes and lasting a minute. I was struggling, but it had been like that for a couple hours. I also let Tiffany know. She said I could come in whenever and see how labor was progressing. I had Fabian assist me a few times during the night with massage and counter pressure, but it wasn’t enough. I really wanted his support, but I also wanted him well rested, so I was torn. I let my parents know I was in labor and maybe in a few hours they could come by. I didn’t realize they would need to come much sooner. Thankfully, they were ready. Laboring in the dark alone is quite a trip. But so different also being my second baby. I felt like I was just waiting for it to get way worst so I knew we weren’t at the end stages yet.

🚨 7:30 AM – It's Time

My doula arrived around 7:30. Sol was awake and overwhelmed, crying when he saw her coming to assist me. Fabian was trying to get him fed and things together. The crying and commotion picked things up even more. Waves of contractions were rushing. The doula came with me into the bathroom as I kept feeling like I needed to poop and pee. I was about to take a shower but decided against it. I started feeling nauseous and dizzy. Contractions began to roll on top of each other. She told Fabian, "Get everything ready, it’s time to go." I was in between worlds. Transitioning. Sol was screaming and crying. Fabian ran back and forth to the car, also letting my parents know to meet us at the center. They would be there in about an hour.

🚗 8:30 AM – The Wild Car Ride

My doula helped me take off my lingerie and put on a dress for the ride. I actually wanted my lingerie on. I should’ve kept it. I was too out of it to make those decisions. We made our way down in the one minute break I had between contractions. I hated this part. Why didn’t I just free birth? But I was also excited to birth in that beautiful space, with energetic support, and not my rude neighbor below me. Sol was crying, I was groaning. We tried to explain what was happening to him. Brianna, my doula sat in the back with him. I added my playlist to her phone as best I could so it was ready to go. NEEDED that playlist! I got into the passenger seat, on all fours, back toward the window. Totally illegal. But you gotta do what you gotta do. It was a 7-minute ride. Of course, we passed a whole army of cops. Fabian low-key sweating, hoping we wouldn’t get pulled over. Remind me why we leave our homes to birth again? Still, I held the vision of the tub I was about to get in. Calling on my ancestors who birthed before me. And the Birth Shaman within.

💫 8:45 AM – Arrival at the Center

We got to the center. Tiffany had a wheelchair for me, but I didn’t want to sit. And this isn't a hospital LOL. I waddled in quickly, legs apart. I needed to spread them. I went straight for the bathroom. Still in between worlds, contractions were strong. I felt like I was holding her inside of me in the car. But once inside, I finally felt better. Alone with Tiffany and her assistant, I was on the toilet. I just need to poop.That’s your baby, she said. Let’s get you your water birth. 🥹

🌊 9:00 AM – Into the Water

Those words gave me energy. It had always been my dream to birth in water. I didn’t get to the first time. I had read how birthing in the water is the most peaceful, gentlest, way for a soul to make its way earthside. I needed that experience. It was 9 AM. I made my way to the tub and got completely naked. I asked everyone to set up the phone camera.I moved through contractions toppling over me and started pushing. Fabian had been outside with Sol and my parents. Brianna helped me. Tiffany told her, "Get Fabian. You stay with Sol." They swapped. Thankfully, Fabian was here now. I felt relieved. Still unsure if I’d be here for hours, I kept pushing. I could feel her head. Tiffany suggested I lift one leg. A few more pushes, and there she was. She swam out so fiercely yet so gracefully. My mouth dropped in shock."You can grab your baby," Tiffany said. I grabbed her. The most beautiful eyes looked at me in bliss. I could see stars in her eyes."It’s You," she said, just by looking at me.

✨ 9:18 AM – Luna Moon Rose Arrives

After about a minute, she cried. I sat back in relief and placed her on my chest. She immediately breast-crawled and latched perfectly. I was in shock and awe. Our bond was instantly strengthened. She looked at me, drinking in all the love. We already knew each other. It was pure bliss. Nirvana. Ecstasy. My parents arrived just as Luna made her way earthside. 9:18 AM. Luna Moon Rose took her first breath. My mom brought Sol in shortly after. He saw Luna sweetly but wasn’t that interested. He just wanted to walk around. After all, he's 1 and a half at this point.

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🌿 Afterbirth, Placenta, & Ceremony

We sat in awe for 45 minutes. I still needed to birth the placenta, so I got out of the tub and onto the bed. The midwife, Sheila also there and from my first birth as well helped me a little and it came out. A few hours later, we ceremonially burned the cord, praying intentions and gratitudes over Luna’s life as her own divine being. It was a sacred agreement, Luna fully arriving as her own being on earth. I left my placenta with Tiffany to dehydrate and encapsulate. I enjoy taking the pills postpartum and believe they support my uterus and future placentas energetically. Especially since I plan to have more babies.

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🛌 Golden Hours & Home

We rested in those golden hour moments, the three of us. Nourished by my doula and the snacks we brought. Luna nursed so well. I felt so blessed. Four hours later, we were discharged and sent home. All was well. The easiest, fastest birth so far. Unmedicated, vaginally, primarily, with minimal hands on help. I’m grateful for the help I did recieve when it was needed, and I look forward to the next birth.

Thank you God

Thank you Life

Thank you Sun and Moon

Thank you Birth Shaman, Angels, Guides and Guardians

Thank you Fabian and Sol for being with me, bringing this precious, magical, powerful, sovereign soul into the world.

Thank you Luna, for this beautiful experience I couldn’t have imagined anything else.

I promise to love Her, cherish Her, grow with Her, heal with Her, learn with Her, come more into my power with Her.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

💗 Thank you for reading

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