From Doula to Mama: My Unscripted Birth Journey – Part Two

It was 6 am on Monday, June 17th, 2024. After five days of my water being ruptured with no strong signs of labor, I had settled into a calm state of denial. It was a quiet comfort, allowing me to enjoy a peaceful Father’s Day with my husband and giving us both the rest we needed before things intensified.

The hours felt like minutes as my body worked in harmony with the baby, moving in and out of the birth pool, trusting my instincts. By 10:30 am, I was laboring in bed, feeling closer to meeting my little one.