A piece of advice I heard from tiktok is to often say to the babies "hold on babies Flynn needs me right now" even though the babies wont know, Flynn will often hear that he needs to hold on because the babies have your attention so its so good for him to hear the babies have to wait too because hes important aswell
I was about to comment this! I have two brothers and my parents would have specific alone activities that they would do with each of us. It would be like our “thing” that we would do alone with either of our parents. My dad would take me to a tea room and my mom would take me to get my nails done or the library and what mattered is we had alone time that made me feel special without my siblings. I hope that makes sense.
You’re gonna spend your whole pregnancy panicking about this, and then those babies will get here and everything will be fine. Your love doesn’t get divided, it grows. For real. And Flynn is gonna adjust no problem, trust me. He’s gonna be all up in his siblings business. Babies are interesting af.
Have Flynn involved as much as possible. Example he passes you the diaper, he reads/sings to them, he picks out their clothes some days. Hope this info helps
Another thing is even when bringing the babies home put them down and hold him. That way he knows he’s just as important. Otherwise jealousy might kick in
When Erik cupped Colleens face and kisses her my heart melted. Your love is so epic and so adorable. Flynn will be fine with siblings because you guys are such great parents and he’s so loved he will want to help and be apart of it all. Have a talk to Chris and Jessica it’s amazing how the love gets shared around and how after a few weeks it’s all Flynn will remember. Colleen you are so caring and such an awesome mum please don’t worry. Loads of love always leisa Western Australia xx
I saw that part and ran to the comments 😭 I’m not even like a teenage fan girl anymore but I still watch this woman daily and seeing moments like that make me cryyyyyy
I’m not a mom but my mom said she went through this. I asked her if anything happened with me when my younger brother was born. She said there wasn’t because I loved him from the get go.But she said she had me help a lot and practice with a doll before he was born, I was 4. I had this doll and when my mom was changing my brothers diaper I was by her side, feeding by her side anything,and she did it for that exact reason. She wanted me involved so I didn’t feel left out. I’m no expert but, I would say this might help! Love you Colleen your amazing
I am a sister to twins. He will find that having twin siblings is the most fun and exciting gift ever! I love my sisters so much and I never felt that my parents favored them over me or vise versa. Having twin siblings is so cool and even though they have a special connection with each other, and my connection with both of them is different, it is no less valid or strong. I know you were looking for the point of view of a mother of twins, but I hope my point of view as a sibling of twins helps. Love you Colleen! You are so amazing! ❤️❤️❤️
As a mom to twins this is comforting. I'm always worried because I can't have anymore children and I'm always afraid that my singleton will feel left out.
I'm glad you wrote this because as I was watching Brooklyn and Bailey today I was wondering how their sister felt having twin siblings. I had never really thought about it before today...
I gave my son a doll - the realistic looking ones (in your case you’ll need two), and we mothered them together for a while before his sister. Then I had my baby and he had his. Whenever I had to spend time with the new baby, I would have him take care of his baby... we were a team and it was easier because rather than jealousy, he was learning responsibility. Diaper changes, cuddles, feeding... the whole nine! That way we were busy together and didn’t give him a chance to feel neglected (which is a horrible term, but you know what I mean).
I’m not a parent but when my parents came home from the hospital with my brother, they made sure my mum walked in without the baby in her arms and said hi to me before introducing me to my brother. We’re as close as anything nowadays!
I felt exactly like that before I had my son. My daughter and I were so close and I was so anxious about messing that up or depriving her in some way by having another baby, but I promise you, that will all vanish once you have the babies. You’re not taking away from his life, you’re adding to his family. Seeing my daughter become a big sister has brought me so much joy, and I know she loves her brother so much. I’m sure it will be the same with Flynn.
Me too. I was more worried about my daughter feeling alienated than I was about looking after a newborn! I found that books helped ease the transition. Books about becoming a big sister (little miss big sis was excellent), helping her understand about what pregnancy is, making sure she felt secure in my love for her (no matter what is brilliant). I also let her be involved a lot with the baby. Stroking his head or having a cuddle with me when he was feeding, watching or helping with the nappy change so she felt included and involved. He is 2, she is 5 and she he loves her brother more than anything. They have a great relationship. As you say, it is so joyful!
I’ll never get tired of Flynn singing “I’m vlogging.. It’s boooring... I’m Colleeeeen” 😊😊😊😊💗💗💗💗 Edit- OH MY GOODNESS I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN SO MANY LIKES BEFORE THANK YOU!!!! 😮😮😮😮😮😁😄💗💗💗💗
I think the first nervous moment I felt was “ How will this affect my eldest baby?” And it turned out to be the best gift to her being a big sister and he will LOVE THEM , He will mature through the process with you and he will just all of a sudden seem so grown up and understanding of the whole situation!! It will be magical I bet xoxoxoxoox
Some kids get jealous when their siblings are born, but *most* kids adapt right away. Flynn doesn't strike me as the jealous type as he is so sweet with other children. Try to think of it as you are not taking away time with Mom and Dad by having these twins, but you are giving him two new best friends. 😁 He will be an amazing big brother and you will be blown away that your heart can get even bigger! ❤️
I was beyond anxious about all of the things you mentioned. My husband gave me the best advice when I was pregnant with our second. He said “don’t feel like we’re taking something from him - we’re giving him the best possible gift” and he was so so so right. Nothing better than seeing your babies love and grow with each other.
Going to multiples is definitely hard, and there’s the grieving over the life you have right now with it being just you and Flynn. That guilt is there because you love all of these babies, and it’s NORMAL! But once you see them interacting and loving each other, all of that will wash away. The greatest gift you can give Flynn are these twins. Siblings to love him and go through life with him.
As someone who struggles with nausea daily, I recommend anything ginger. For example: ginger ale, ginger snaps, ginger gum. The thing I recommend the most is ginger mints. That help me SO MUCH with nausea. Hope your pregnancy goes well and have a fun time on vacay!!
Is it nausea cuz of pregnancy? Or you just feel nauseous all the time? Bc I always feel sick (I’m not pregnant tho lol) and nothing really helps so yeah I was wondering if this would help me at all
I am a mom of 3 under 3. I felt the same way. There are times I feel that I'm not giving enough of myself to each of my children individually. In the beginning, your time will be so focused on the babies but then you'll have that special one-on-one time with Flynn. I have always been surprised with my children's independence when a new sibling arrives. I *love* my one-on-one time with them. BUT the most amazing thing is when you hear your children laughing and playing together. You are doing the best thing for Flynn giving him siblings to love and play with. They will be forever friends.
@@wbz2kool no I have been looking on Disney+ to find something to watch can’t find anything have you watched high school musical the musical the series and if so is it good also are looking for a movie or series.
@@malaywilliams3041 AHS is on Disney plus. If you want something more PG tho I would recommend Greek, it’s cute and has good characters. It’s on Disney+
I highly suggest you purchasing some “Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier” packets! You add a flavored packet to your bottle of water, and it makes it so it’s like you’re drinking 3 bottles of water as oppose to 1! They also have Hydration Multiplier + Energy Multiplier variety! Hydration is the key! This stuff is a life saver, and has kept me out of hospital so many times! Edit: oh! I forgot to mention that one packet has five very essential daily vitamins in it, and only 45 calories a stick! Also, strawberry is the best flavor by far! (That I’ve tried so far!)
If she likes the taste of them, it will be very helpful. I couldn’t stand the taste. Bleh. I tried 2 or 3 versions too. I found they tasted like overly salted, watered down, artificial tasting. I know I can add more water and could get one down, but I have such sensitive taste buds and a super sensitive sense of smell. I apparently have some uncommon thing where I’m able to taste things in more depth than other people. Found that out during a bunch of testing with doctors. 😂
@@hithereiam4878 the Strawberry flavor is the absolute best! Most supplements like such have that Gatorade salty flavor to them to some extent. Yes, adding more water could help! I never have an issue with them being too salty though. I am used to them. Also, knowing it literally saves my life by keeping me healthy, and out of hospital, i down it nonstop! 💪🏼
I wonder if the IV hydration mix is tough on the kidneys like Gatorade and other sports drinks. We had no idea how bad they are until my husband had a kidney infection and Gatorade landed him in the hospital. A friends husband had a kidney transplant and told me Gatorade type drinks are something he needs to avoid the most. Sucks because I drink a ton of water and still get dehydrated.
A couple ideas, though: Flynn has a lot of people that love him who will be around when the babies are born; include him in things with the babies as much as you can - like he gets to sit next to you while the babies eat or something; once the babies are out of that intense newborn stage take Flynn on "dates" just you & him. Also, I always make sure Christmas gifts amongst the kids (& birthday gifts) are even - I try to spend the same amount & give them the same number of packages. I also keep their birthday parties at the same level, so like when my oldest turned 10 he got a party at an amusement park. Same for the next two. Just try to keep things even as much as you can & then no one gets hurt feelings. You are going to do so great! Flynn & the twins are the luckiest kids in the world! Its ok to worry about it, though - we all do. I always blamed it on all the hormones, too.😂
I really liked this reply. One thing I might add - Flynn will experience being shuffled so-to-speak, he’ll want to snuggle etc but you’ll be in the middle of something with the twins, so in my experience it’s reassuring (for Flynn in this case) to see that sometimes the opposite happens: they want/need something from you, and you verbally let him know that you are setting aside time for him, and someone else is taking care of the twins etc. The terrible twos are often borne out of the huge adjustment... a lot of understanding, compassion, and snuggles will help ease the transition. You’ll do great. The fact that you’re worried is a great sign - you care. You’ll be exactly what your family needs.
Buy A LOT of books to talk about getting ready as a big brother. ( I love Babies Don’t Eat Pizza) Get Flynn a present from the babies once they are born to “give” to him. Make sure you take time to spend 1 on 1, with him even after the babies are born. Also during feeding the babies Flynn could have some special activity to do during that time. My mom let her help pick out my sister’s first outfit and really amped up that I was a such awesome big sister. Seeing how empathetic Flynn is, I think it’ll go great! ☺️
Love the idea of letting Flynn help make choices for the twins to make him feel included in the process and giving him the “big brother” responsibilities.
The best thing I can suggest is letting Flynn be involved with as much as you can. Kids LOVE to help and be involved and he will adore helping for his baby siblings and it will ultimately lead to more help for you too!
Try slowly transitioning him! When you need to set things up for the twins tell him you will play later and your doing something for the twins. Thats what my family doea when they have babies! You still spend pretty much all your time with him but fold the twins clothes for 10 mins and tell flynn ill play with you soon the babies need their clothes folded and as you get closer your gonna have more stuff to do to prepare so your killing 2 birds with 1 stone! Getting stuff done and preparing him for the arrival so its not so completely abrupt when you have to focus on the twins
@@mondler107 even if she has hime in the room or anything having the idea and understanding with him that she has to do something for the babies will help the transition not be so abrupt because he will understand when she tells him i need to feed, change, etc the babies!!
I’m going through this right now actually! I have been talking to my son about the baby since day one. He’s watched my belly grow and I’ve been reading “big brother” books a LOT. I talk to him about all the things he can help with and get really excited about it, which gets him excited too!! Plus he watches as I get things ready for the baby. I think that having him help will make a huge difference! You could also make sure that you have a specific time during the day or week where it’s just you two!
I went through this mom guilt with my second pregnancy but once everything happens it will all fall into place & Love grows & you have a big amazing family too so Flynn will be always surrounded with alotta love 💗 💗💗💗
Anytime you add a person or multiple people to your family, everyone in the family has to adapt and adjust. The key is to relax and trust that you'll know what to do day by day. That's the key, you have to take it day by day. you're such an awesome mom, you will totally figure it out as it unfolds. Flynn is going to grow so much from the overall experience, it's a huge gift for him in the grand scheme of things. You really will figure it out as it goes.
My boys are 1 year, 7 months apart. I cried at the thought of my first born feeling less than. But there are so many ways to make big brother feel included and special while you're busy with babies! This will be a special time for all of you to get to know the twins. More kids = more love! You got this, Colleen! ♡
I had my first daughter when I was 17 we were so connected, and when I had my youngest who is now 4 I just had to make sure that I made time for her. My mom would watch my baby while I took my oldest to get ice cream, to the park, and things that she wanted to do. We would watch a movie while the baby slept. It’s definitely a normal feeling no need to panic. Just put time aside for him and you will be fine. You’re an amazing mom YOU GOT THIS. ❤️
I literally hit like before even watching! Anybody else? Colleen, there is only 18months between my first two. I was riddled with mum guilt throughout my pregnancy and just after. Be easy on yourself, you'll be surprised that you'll get time especially when the twins are sleeping. Mum and son dates are fun to schedule too. Your little family is going to be even more amazing and you'll be surprised that it's possible to love Flynn even more when you see him with his siblings ❤️
I have been waiting all day for her to post! She just makes me feel so happy! Colleen, I know you have been so nauseous but I really appreciate you vloging! I love you !
I needed this vlog today. I was honestly having a bad mental health week and today is the day I needed it the most ♥️ thank you Colleen, the appreciation goes both ways
Flynn is going to rock being a big brother! My son was so excited when my daughter was born, and I think his excitement outweighed any bad feelings he could have!
remember by the end of the year flynn is gonna be THREE!!! he’s gonna be so much more independent & open to kicking it by himself, so don’t worry too much, you’re always gonna do so right by him just based off how worried you already are
My dad is the older brother of identical twins. He did say that sometimes it was difficult with the twins getting so much attention (mostly because they were VERY identical) but he also could speak their special language and could translate which made him feel special.
Not a mum but I am the oldest of 3, when each of my siblings were born “they” got me a present 😅 sounds trivial but it connects you straight away I was 4 and 8 when they were born and still to this day remember what they got me when they were born
Colleen, I totally had mom guilt when I went from 1 to 2 kids but my best advice for you is let Flynn help you as much as possible and make it a really big deal when he does! Let him always know how much you appreciate and love that you’re getting his help, it will allow you to still spend that time with him while taking care of the babies, also one thing my oldest daughter loved when her sister was born was when we brought her home from the hospital we had a present from her sister to her and it made her feel really special that her new little sister thought to bring her a gift. You’re such an amazing mom already to Flynn and I know you’re going to be the same way to the twins! Sending you all love and prayers for a safe , healthy pregnancy and a safe, healthy happy momma and babies!! 💕💕💕
*Imagine the Twins will also be born in Dec. 10, Colleen has 3 kids with the same Birthdays.* . . . Edit: ya'll please don't bully me, i literally said *"IMAGINE"*
I hope not honestly, I've had friends who had to share their birthday with their sibling and they didn't like it at all. Some kids might enjoy it, like some kids would love to have their birthday on Christmas or Halloween, but most of the kids I knew didn't ;^^
Welp 9/10 the twins will have the same birthday so at least two of them will have to share. There are ways around it like seperate cakes, incorporating both interests into the party and activities, ect. But I agree having them on the same day as Flynn may be a lot to handle.
Your feelings about Flynn are completely normal. Just know that kids are very resilient and can adjust pretty quickly, and change is generally much harder on parents than it is on the kids. Just try to soak up the one on one time as much as possible while you can. Try to prepare him as much as you can about what it means to take care of a baby so he can understand a little bit why you have to give so much time to them. Try to include him in taking care of the babies, and don't be ashamed to ask for help and delegate so you can still get plenty of one on one time and take care of yourself. you can do this mama
I’m going to be a mom for the first time (super excited and terrified just like you lol) and watching your vlogs with all of your tips really puts me at ease. I have the same body type as you, so seeing you going through the changes and watching you give your honest feedback on how you feel makes me feel like I’m being heard! My partner wanted twins but the thought of my tiny self growing TWO humans at once scared me. But watching you do your thing and taking it all one day at a time is awesome. I am 18 weeks with a baby girl on the way. Keep up these amazing vlogs, they really help first time moms like me not feel too bad. Nothing but love and support for you and your growing family ❤️
Every time I’ve had a new baby I have had this exact same feeling. But somehow it all works out and all my babies are very loved and yours will be too. 💗
What i did was have the older kids help me… like if the baby was crying i was like come on lets go see the baby … just always had them help me so its time with them plus time with the baby they loved it.. the way you are raising your son i can tell he is going to want to help so much he is so sweet and caring and loves the babies already…. But you and your husband are amazing he is going to be a great big brother….💪🥰😍
You are not alone in this! Think about having so much fun on your mini vacation and when you do have the twins you can give him things to do and I am sure Kory with be happy to help play with Flynn!!
Someone needs to talk to BAILEY..she’s been through this almost five x 🤣ask your niece how she felt after Jacob and then Parker……and well you obviously know all their names I bet she never ever felt left out but instead felt more loved and appreciated than ever before! She is their FIRST born and that is always something special 😘
Clearly you don’t know much about being an older sibling, sometimes we do feel left out but that doesn’t mean that parents do care. It just about making that effort to show that you do care about them even though the younger siblings will obviously take up more time
The fact that you’re having these feelings and having that mum guilt (absolutely normal by the way) shows that he’s going to know how loved he is and will know that he’s lucky to have even more people to love and that love him 🥰
It is so normal to be nervous. When the twins are born have a Flynn day and remind him how much you love him also let him help out with the babies so he feels included .
Hey girl! I love you! I'm so over the moon that you are having babies! I cant wait, just remember, no matter what you have to go through we are here for you and support you! We all love you
“There’s nothing wrong with cankles. Cankles are great.” 😂😂 Colleen has been burned so many times by fussy people that she has to make sure the cankle crowd doesn’t come for her. 😂
Colleen, please don’t worry about bringing two more bundles of joy into yours and Flynn’s life. Flynn will be amazing, happy and I’m sure he’d love it if you give him tasks to help with the babies. He will be like a “little mummy” to them. When the babies arrive, everything will just fall into place. I promise. 🥰 I’m a 45 yo mother of two (12yo boy and 13yo daughter). My daughter and I love watching your TH-cam vlogs and we both find you to be so genuine and inspiring. We are both so happy for you and your family. All the best from “down under”. Emma (mum) and Annika (daughter)
I can’t be the only one that “awww”d when Colleen and Erik kissed😍😍🥰. The braids are totally cute by the way! I think the twins are either going to be boy+girl or girl+girl, more strongly feeling towards girl+girl 😊
Flynn will "level up" as you guys will when the twins are here.... your mum guilt is real and totally normal, you just want whats best for Flynn. When he becomes a big brother he might want to help with the babies and you can show love and appreciation for him in a new way, he will probably love being a big helper. Try not to worry about the "what if's", it'll all come naturally ♡
I went through the same scenario - I have an older son and toddler twin sisters. At first, he wanted my attention especially while nursing and it was so tough. But I encouraged him to help me, even with mundane things like grabbing diaper wipes and he was so happy to be involved. I make sure to have little one on one time with him and I absolutely love the bond my three kiddos have now as they’re a bit older.
Wow, your doctor is amazing. Working on your pelvic floor and receiving these IVs. Ugh so happy for you that you are able to do it even SLIGHTLY better than your last pregnancy especially with TWINS!! Seriously makes me so happy
You should reach out to Hila from h3h3. Trisha knows her. Maybe they can connect you. She's also having twins possibly triplets. I feel like she cam strongly relate. Listen to the recent podcast!
Oh and as far as “time” goes… I have no real advice other than to tell you that I took my kids EVERYWHERE with me! The gyno, the grocery store, visiting people etc etc. It was very rare that anyone would ever see me, without them! This gave me opportunities to teach them how to behave in public, at other people homes etc. and it also gave us shared experiences and quality time I would have otherwise missed out on if I had left them in the care of others! Sometimes that is ABSOLUTELY necessary but I genuinely believe that making your kids a part of your every day life, the exciting stuff and the mundane too, helps them to get to know you and helps to build a solid foundation between you! Just my two cents! You got this girl! 💕💕💕
Hey Colleen I just wanted to thank you for help me go through the hardest times of my life! I always felt like you were there and I always feel like I can talk to you. And I wanted to thank you for that. And with your twin pregnancy I really hope the best towards you. And I want you to know that everybody’s different so I don’t think anybody should tell you how you’re supposed to feel during that time. Thank you for being you!
Flynn will also be involved when your focus is on the babies. He could be a good little helper.. he will observe the babies and "play" with them. His attention will also divert not just yours
OMG 32 seconds YES!!! btw love u queen!! who else thinks that Colleen is the best at being at what all humans should be!!!!!!!!! reply and thumbs up if you agree
A piece of advice I heard from tiktok is to often say to the babies "hold on babies Flynn needs me right now" even though the babies wont know, Flynn will often hear that he needs to hold on because the babies have your attention so its so good for him to hear the babies have to wait too because hes important aswell
That’s a really great piece of advice! I think it’ll be so good for Flynn to have siblings. Maybe hard at times, but so, so cool for him.
I love that idea. I hope Colleen sees this advice.
This sounds so helpful!!
This is actually pretty good advice, even hearing it from tiktok lol but actually pretty smart
I hope Colleen sees this comment. That’s great advice.
Make sure you take him on special “mommy dates” or “daddy dates” so that he still gets one on one time with each of you:)))
Awww!! I love that!
@@Lia-hl6is or mommy and daddy dates and grandma and grandpa watch the babies
Yes!!! My parents did that with me and it totally works!
Good idea!! She should do that before the twins born.
I was about to comment this! I have two brothers and my parents would have specific alone activities that they would do with each of us. It would be like our “thing” that we would do alone with either of our parents. My dad would take me to a tea room and my mom would take me to get my nails done or the library and what mattered is we had alone time that made me feel special without my siblings. I hope that makes sense.
You’re gonna spend your whole pregnancy panicking about this, and then those babies will get here and everything will be fine. Your love doesn’t get divided, it grows. For real. And Flynn is gonna adjust no problem, trust me. He’s gonna be all up in his siblings business. Babies are interesting af.
This is so kind 😊
The way Erik loves Colleen is so pure. I’m glad they have each other.
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Have Flynn involved as much as possible. Example he passes you the diaper, he reads/sings to them, he picks out their clothes some days. Hope this info helps
Another thing is even when bringing the babies home put them down and hold him. That way he knows he’s just as important. Otherwise jealousy might kick in
And she already does this so much with Flynn when she’s cooking and stuff so I think this will happen naturally!
When Erik cupped Colleens face and kisses her my heart melted. Your love is so epic and so adorable. Flynn will be fine with siblings because you guys are such great parents and he’s so loved he will want to help and be apart of it all. Have a talk to Chris and Jessica it’s amazing how the love gets shared around and how after a few weeks it’s all Flynn will remember. Colleen you are so caring and such an awesome mum please don’t worry. Loads of love always leisa Western Australia xx
I saw that part and ran to the comments 😭 I’m not even like a teenage fan girl anymore but I still watch this woman daily and seeing moments like that make me cryyyyyy
I’m not a mom but my mom said she went through this. I asked her if anything happened with me when my younger brother was born. She said there wasn’t because I loved him from the get go.But she said she had me help a lot and practice with a doll before he was born, I was 4. I had this doll and when my mom was changing my brothers diaper I was by her side, feeding by her side anything,and she did it for that exact reason. She wanted me involved so I didn’t feel left out. I’m no expert but, I would say this might help! Love you Colleen your amazing
awww i just shed a tear
Such an amazing story!
@@riccyredd6442 😊!
@@Neyobe thank you! Just thought I’d share to help Colleen😁
Yes I think getting him involved in taking care of them is the key to not make him feel left out
I am a sister to twins. He will find that having twin siblings is the most fun and exciting gift ever! I love my sisters so much and I never felt that my parents favored them over me or vise versa. Having twin siblings is so cool and even though they have a special connection with each other, and my connection with both of them is different, it is no less valid or strong. I know you were looking for the point of view of a mother of twins, but I hope my point of view as a sibling of twins helps. Love you Colleen! You are so amazing! ❤️❤️❤️
I love that! I hope Colleen reads this comment 💜
I completely agree I have the same scenario as you
As a mom to twins this is comforting. I'm always worried because I can't have anymore children and I'm always afraid that my singleton will feel left out.
I love this scenario
I'm glad you wrote this because as I was watching Brooklyn and Bailey today I was wondering how their sister felt having twin siblings. I had never really thought about it before today...
Have “Flynn Time” everyday. The same window of time that he gets to have you all to himself. Even 15 minutes is enough.
I gave my son a doll - the realistic looking ones (in your case you’ll need two), and we mothered them together for a while before his sister. Then I had my baby and he had his. Whenever I had to spend time with the new baby, I would have him take care of his baby... we were a team and it was easier because rather than jealousy, he was learning responsibility. Diaper changes, cuddles, feeding... the whole nine! That way we were busy together and didn’t give him a chance to feel neglected (which is a horrible term, but you know what I mean).
That’s what my mom did too!
That is such a great idea! I love that! ❤️❤️❤️
THAT WAS MY IDEA! (great minds think alike )
That is so smart!!!!
I love this idea but I don't know how well it would work because Flynn doesn't like dolls.
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I’m not a parent but when my parents came home from the hospital with my brother, they made sure my mum walked in without the baby in her arms and said hi to me before introducing me to my brother. We’re as close as anything nowadays!
I felt exactly like that before I had my son. My daughter and I were so close and I was so anxious about messing that up or depriving her in some way by having another baby, but I promise you, that will all vanish once you have the babies. You’re not taking away from his life, you’re adding to his family. Seeing my daughter become a big sister has brought me so much joy, and I know she loves her brother so much. I’m sure it will be the same with Flynn.
Me too. I was more worried about my daughter feeling alienated than I was about looking after a newborn! I found that books helped ease the transition. Books about becoming a big sister (little miss big sis was excellent), helping her understand about what pregnancy is, making sure she felt secure in my love for her (no matter what is brilliant). I also let her be involved a lot with the baby. Stroking his head or having a cuddle with me when he was feeding, watching or helping with the nappy change so she felt included and involved. He is 2, she is 5 and she he loves her brother more than anything. They have a great relationship. As you say, it is so joyful!
I’ll never get tired of Flynn singing “I’m vlogging.. It’s boooring... I’m Colleeeeen” 😊😊😊😊💗💗💗💗 Edit- OH MY GOODNESS I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN SO MANY LIKES BEFORE THANK YOU!!!! 😮😮😮😮😮😁😄💗💗💗💗
Lied he said’’ I’m the qweeeeeeeeen
I vloggy I boreng I'm catweeeen
Really? I find it really annoying wish sh would change the intro now
I vwoggeee iz bowweeng i da kween!
@@donnastarpaw, literally nobody asked you.
I think the first nervous moment I felt was “ How will this affect my eldest baby?” And it turned out to be the best gift to her being a big sister and he will LOVE THEM , He will mature through the process with you and he will just all of a sudden seem so grown up and understanding of the whole situation!! It will be magical I bet xoxoxoxoox
Exactly.
Some kids get jealous when their siblings are born, but *most* kids adapt right away. Flynn doesn't strike me as the jealous type as he is so sweet with other children. Try to think of it as you are not taking away time with Mom and Dad by having these twins, but you are giving him two new best friends. 😁 He will be an amazing big brother and you will be blown away that your heart can get even bigger! ❤️
Yes ♥♥♥♥♥
I was beyond anxious about all of the things you mentioned.
My husband gave me the best advice when I was pregnant with our second. He said “don’t feel like we’re taking something from him - we’re giving him the best possible gift” and he was so so so right. Nothing better than seeing your babies love and grow with each other.
Going to multiples is definitely hard, and there’s the grieving over the life you have right now with it being just you and Flynn. That guilt is there because you love all of these babies, and it’s NORMAL! But once you see them interacting and loving each other, all of that will wash away. The greatest gift you can give Flynn are these twins. Siblings to love him and go through life with him.
As someone who struggles with nausea daily, I recommend anything ginger. For example: ginger ale, ginger snaps, ginger gum. The thing I recommend the most is ginger mints. That help me SO MUCH with nausea. Hope your pregnancy goes well and have a fun time on vacay!!
Also citris or mint is suppose to help! I would have lifesavers or infused water with me that first trimester
Is it nausea cuz of pregnancy? Or you just feel nauseous all the time? Bc I always feel sick (I’m not pregnant tho lol) and nothing really helps so yeah I was wondering if this would help me at all
@@phhplsrailme5744 I'm not pregnant but I get super nauseous cuz of anxiety and ginger really helps especially ginger tea and ginger snaps
Yes the ginger mints from trader joes is amazing
@@carolynmiller3254 same! I’m constantly nauseous cuz of anxiety and stomach problems. This is very helpful, thank you!
Who else is ready for the nursery tour and the twins first birthday
Mee!
It’s gunna go by supa fast
@@a_a28132 Ik right
nooo to soon im not ready for the CUTENESS 😭😭😭
YEEES
I am a mom of 3 under 3. I felt the same way. There are times I feel that I'm not giving enough of myself to each of my children individually. In the beginning, your time will be so focused on the babies but then you'll have that special one-on-one time with Flynn. I have always been surprised with my children's independence when a new sibling arrives. I *love* my one-on-one time with them. BUT the most amazing thing is when you hear your children laughing and playing together. You are doing the best thing for Flynn giving him siblings to love and play with. They will be forever friends.
"There's nothing wrong with cankles. Cankles are great. But cankles aren't my vibe." I am literally deceased.
I’m bored any Disney+ recommendations?
@@wbz2kool no I have been looking on Disney+ to find something to watch can’t find anything have you watched high school musical the musical the series and if so is it good also are looking for a movie or series.
@@malaywilliams3041 AHS is on Disney plus. If you want something more PG tho I would recommend Greek, it’s cute and has good characters. It’s on Disney+
cankles failed the vibe check
@@wbz2kool Big Shot isn’t that bad like if you have nothing to watch then I recommend
erik saying "this is a vlog moment" is something i never thought i would hear
The evolution of "That's good 'tube" haha!
13:55 "This what happens when you have a convicting shoplifter as a husband."
ONLY THOSE WHO WATCH THE PODCAST WILL KNOW
can you explain!!
Hahahah I mean Yeah😂
Yes 🙌 podcasts peeps where you at! lol 😂 classic
i mean ur description sorta sums it up for me
ok i’ve watched every podcast episode of theirs and i have no idea what this means
I highly suggest you purchasing some “Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier” packets! You add a flavored packet to your bottle of water, and it makes it so it’s like you’re drinking 3 bottles of water as oppose to 1! They also have Hydration Multiplier + Energy Multiplier variety! Hydration is the key! This stuff is a life saver, and has kept me out of hospital so many times! Edit: oh! I forgot to mention that one packet has five very essential daily vitamins in it, and only 45 calories a stick! Also, strawberry is the best flavor by far! (That I’ve tried so far!)
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Agreed, liquid IV is the best!
If she likes the taste of them, it will be very helpful. I couldn’t stand the taste. Bleh. I tried 2 or 3 versions too. I found they tasted like overly salted, watered down, artificial tasting. I know I can add more water and could get one down, but I have such sensitive taste buds and a super sensitive sense of smell. I apparently have some uncommon thing where I’m able to taste things in more depth than other people. Found that out during a bunch of testing with doctors. 😂
@@hithereiam4878 the Strawberry flavor is the absolute best! Most supplements like such have that Gatorade salty flavor to them to some extent. Yes, adding more water could help! I never have an issue with them being too salty though. I am used to them. Also, knowing it literally saves my life by keeping me healthy, and out of hospital, i down it nonstop! 💪🏼
I wonder if the IV hydration mix is tough on the kidneys like Gatorade and other sports drinks. We had no idea how bad they are until my husband had a kidney infection and Gatorade landed him in the hospital. A friends husband had a kidney transplant and told me Gatorade type drinks are something he needs to avoid the most. Sucks because I drink a ton of water and still get dehydrated.
A couple ideas, though: Flynn has a lot of people that love him who will be around when the babies are born; include him in things with the babies as much as you can - like he gets to sit next to you while the babies eat or something; once the babies are out of that intense newborn stage take Flynn on "dates" just you & him. Also, I always make sure Christmas gifts amongst the kids (& birthday gifts) are even - I try to spend the same amount & give them the same number of packages. I also keep their birthday parties at the same level, so like when my oldest turned 10 he got a party at an amusement park. Same for the next two. Just try to keep things even as much as you can & then no one gets hurt feelings. You are going to do so great! Flynn & the twins are the luckiest kids in the world! Its ok to worry about it, though - we all do. I always blamed it on all the hormones, too.😂
I really liked this reply. One thing I might add - Flynn will experience being shuffled so-to-speak, he’ll want to snuggle etc but you’ll be in the middle of something with the twins, so in my experience it’s reassuring (for Flynn in this case) to see that sometimes the opposite happens: they want/need something from you, and you verbally let him know that you are setting aside time for him, and someone else is taking care of the twins etc. The terrible twos are often borne out of the huge adjustment... a lot of understanding, compassion, and snuggles will help ease the transition. You’ll do great. The fact that you’re worried is a great sign - you care. You’ll be exactly what your family needs.
For Flynn sibling advice: start a routine (even a small one) that would be manageable when the twins are here that's just you and him
Buy A LOT of books to talk about getting ready as a big brother. ( I love Babies Don’t Eat Pizza) Get Flynn a present from the babies once they are born to “give” to him. Make sure you take time to spend 1 on 1, with him even after the babies are born. Also during feeding the babies Flynn could have some special activity to do during that time. My mom let her help pick out my sister’s first outfit and really amped up that I was a such awesome big sister. Seeing how empathetic Flynn is, I think it’ll go great! ☺️
Love the idea of letting Flynn help make choices for the twins to make him feel included in the process and giving him the “big brother” responsibilities.
nobody:
nobody at all:
flynn: *screams*
colleen: "i agree"
Hehe when she said i agree i said same gurl
The best thing I can suggest is letting Flynn be involved with as much as you can. Kids LOVE to help and be involved and he will adore helping for his baby siblings and it will ultimately lead to more help for you too!
erik holding the hammer was everything I can't stop laughing
right 😂😂😂
literally can’t get enough of Erik, let’s all just agree on how amazing of a human/spouse he is ❤️
@@aquariusblu I know right! He is an amazing human and husband and a great dad:)
Yes! I literally laughed out loud when the edit zooming in on him with the hammer!! 😂😂😂😂
😂🤣
I had to replay that part a couple times 🤣
Try slowly transitioning him! When you need to set things up for the twins tell him you will play later and your doing something for the twins. Thats what my family doea when they have babies! You still spend pretty much all your time with him but fold the twins clothes for 10 mins and tell flynn ill play with you soon the babies need their clothes folded and as you get closer your gonna have more stuff to do to prepare so your killing 2 birds with 1 stone! Getting stuff done and preparing him for the arrival so its not so completely abrupt when you have to focus on the twins
@@mondler107 even if she has hime in the room or anything having the idea and understanding with him that she has to do something for the babies will help the transition not be so abrupt because he will understand when she tells him i need to feed, change, etc the babies!!
That’s actually such a good idea!
This is such a fantastic idea.
I’m going through this right now actually! I have been talking to my son about the baby since day one. He’s watched my belly grow and I’ve been reading “big brother” books a LOT. I talk to him about all the things he can help with and get really excited about it, which gets him excited too!! Plus he watches as I get things ready for the baby. I think that having him help will make a huge difference! You could also make sure that you have a specific time during the day or week where it’s just you two!
Colleen is just such a sweet person I just can’t I love her so much
I went through this mom guilt with my second pregnancy but once everything happens it will all fall into place & Love grows & you have a big amazing family too so Flynn will be always surrounded with alotta love 💗 💗💗💗
I friggin love you and your current and future family members. Good Vibes! Great family dynamic and values! You're such a fantastic Mom!!!
I think Colleen doesn’t realise how many fans does she have…and also that we don’t get bored of her pregnancy videos like we LOVEEE YOUU
Anytime you add a person or multiple people to your family, everyone in the family has to adapt and adjust. The key is to relax and trust that you'll know what to do day by day. That's the key, you have to take it day by day. you're such an awesome mom, you will totally figure it out as it unfolds. Flynn is going to grow so much from the overall experience, it's a huge gift for him in the grand scheme of things. You really will figure it out as it goes.
My boys are 1 year, 7 months apart. I cried at the thought of my first born feeling less than. But there are so many ways to make big brother feel included and special while you're busy with babies! This will be a special time for all of you to get to know the twins. More kids = more love! You got this, Colleen! ♡
The amount of times I’ve been like “holy crap colleen is pregnant” and then “HOLY SHIT SHES HAVING TWINS”
How much does getting an iv drip cost? I am super curious, I have always had horrible symptoms too.
199-399$ depends on what vitamins or electrolytes are added
@@soriya347 Holy Cow x.x
@@soriya347 oh my god. I should just forget about it hahaha
Mine was $90 for a hydration and $25 for vitamin b. They aren’t too bad. Just gotta do your research.
Just curious for those that have used an IV Drip, did your insurance cover any of it or was it all out of pocket?
I had my first daughter when I was 17 we were so connected, and when I had my youngest who is now 4 I just had to make sure that I made time for her. My mom would watch my baby while I took my oldest to get ice cream, to the park, and things that she wanted to do. We would watch a movie while the baby slept. It’s definitely a normal feeling no need to panic. Just put time aside for him and you will be fine. You’re an amazing mom YOU GOT THIS. ❤️
flynn: "bubububowwwwwwww"
colleen: "i agree."
omg i am dying laughing
LOL :D
Lol
my fav part
Erik: “ this is what happens when you have a convicted shop-lifter”
Colleen:” LoOoveYyyy”
lol XD
But he's not wrong
BWHAAHHA felt that erik 😩
I literally hit like before even watching! Anybody else?
Colleen, there is only 18months between my first two. I was riddled with mum guilt throughout my pregnancy and just after. Be easy on yourself, you'll be surprised that you'll get time especially when the twins are sleeping. Mum and son dates are fun to schedule too. Your little family is going to be even more amazing and you'll be surprised that it's possible to love Flynn even more when you see him with his siblings ❤️
The way he's saying his words better is soooooo getting me in my feelssss
I have been waiting all day for her to post! She just makes me feel so happy! Colleen, I know you have been so nauseous but I really appreciate you vloging! I love you !
I needed this vlog today. I was honestly having a bad mental health week and today is the day I needed it the most ♥️ thank you Colleen, the appreciation goes both ways
Eric banging on the security tags while she is talking is making me laugh so hard 😭😭
Flynn is going to rock being a big brother! My son was so excited when my daughter was born, and I think his excitement outweighed any bad feelings he could have!
You are a trooper Colleen keep powering through this you can do anything. Love you so much Colleen.
remember by the end of the year flynn is gonna be THREE!!! he’s gonna be so much more independent & open to kicking it by himself, so don’t worry too much, you’re always gonna do so right by him just based off how worried you already are
My dad is the older brother of identical twins. He did say that sometimes it was difficult with the twins getting so much attention (mostly because they were VERY identical) but he also could speak their special language and could translate which made him feel special.
Flynn is already such an incredible sharer, it wouldn't surprise me if he is just as wonderful at sharing time with you with the babies.
All I’m saying is, if Miranda doesn’t stick with the bean theme and name at least one of the twins “Garbanzo,” I will be mildly disappointed.
Now I'm just picturing Miranda naming the twins Hummus and Pita Chip! 😂
Ask Jessica who has LOTS of experience in having children every year. 😆
Gurl we are also Jessica’s Ballinger babies
@@bbkirbee yasss she has about 10 million wittle babies
She’s tryna repopulate the Earth!💀🤣
Everything just flows into your new routine. Don't stress it, I did so much with my second and third and it's honestly so natural
I was so excited for this video. Didn’t even read the title. Just started smiling. I barely survived the weekend. I was having vlog withdrawal.
Not a mum but I am the oldest of 3, when each of my siblings were born “they” got me a present 😅 sounds trivial but it connects you straight away I was 4 and 8 when they were born and still to this day remember what they got me when they were born
i love this idea!!!
yeah my parents did this for me too, when my younger sister was born she “got” me a doll and it was such a cute thing for my parents to do
Colleen, I totally had mom guilt when I went from 1 to 2 kids but my best advice for you is let Flynn help you as much as possible and make it a really big deal when he does! Let him always know how much you appreciate and love that you’re getting his help, it will allow you to still spend that time with him while taking care of the babies, also one thing my oldest daughter loved when her sister was born was when we brought her home from the hospital we had a present from her sister to her and it made her feel really special that her new little sister thought to bring her a gift. You’re such an amazing mom already to Flynn and I know you’re going to be the same way to the twins! Sending you all love and prayers for a safe , healthy pregnancy and a safe, healthy happy momma and babies!! 💕💕💕
*Imagine the Twins will also be born in Dec. 10, Colleen has 3 kids with the same Birthdays.*
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Edit: ya'll please don't bully me, i literally said *"IMAGINE"*
That would also be a perfect Birthday surprise for Flynn!
I hope not honestly, I've had friends who had to share their birthday with their sibling and they didn't like it at all. Some kids might enjoy it, like some kids would love to have their birthday on Christmas or Halloween, but most of the kids I knew didn't ;^^
Welp 9/10 the twins will have the same birthday so at least two of them will have to share. There are ways around it like seperate cakes, incorporating both interests into the party and activities, ect. But I agree having them on the same day as Flynn may be a lot to handle.
it's my birthday too haha would love to share it with the 3 of them
i was just thinking about this!!!
Your feelings about Flynn are completely normal. Just know that kids are very resilient and can adjust pretty quickly, and change is generally much harder on parents than it is on the kids. Just try to soak up the one on one time as much as possible while you can. Try to prepare him as much as you can about what it means to take care of a baby so he can understand a little bit why you have to give so much time to them. Try to include him in taking care of the babies, and don't be ashamed to ask for help and delegate so you can still get plenty of one on one time and take care of yourself. you can do this mama
I’m going to be a mom for the first time (super excited and terrified just like you lol) and watching your vlogs with all of your tips really puts me at ease. I have the same body type as you, so seeing you going through the changes and watching you give your honest feedback on how you feel makes me feel like I’m being heard! My partner wanted twins but the thought of my tiny self growing TWO humans at once scared me. But watching you do your thing and taking it all one day at a time is awesome. I am 18 weeks with a baby girl on the way. Keep up these amazing vlogs, they really help first time moms like me not feel too bad. Nothing but love and support for you and your growing family ❤️
When colleen said her dad used to sing her that song i realized that was the same toon of the song that my dad sings to me! :D
Is this little kiddo ever in a bad mood? He’s soooooooooo cute and funny!
Oh he sure is. They just don’t show it in the vlogs
@@all_is_well_Mara Yep all toddlers have their moments lol.
Every time I’ve had a new baby I have had this exact same feeling. But somehow it all works out and all my babies are very loved and yours will be too. 💗
What i did was have the older kids help me… like if the baby was crying i was like come on lets go see the baby … just always had them help me so its time with them plus time with the baby they loved it.. the way you are raising your son i can tell he is going to want to help so much he is so sweet and caring and loves the babies already…. But you and your husband are amazing he is going to be a great big brother….💪🥰😍
You are not alone in this! Think about having so much fun on your mini vacation and when you do have the twins you can give him things to do and I am sure Kory with be happy to help play with Flynn!!
Someone needs to talk to BAILEY..she’s been through this almost five x 🤣ask your niece how she felt after Jacob and then Parker……and well you obviously know all their names I bet she never ever felt left out but instead felt more loved and appreciated than ever before! She is their FIRST born and that is always something special 😘
Clearly you don’t know much about being an older sibling, sometimes we do feel left out but that doesn’t mean that parents do care. It just about making that effort to show that you do care about them even though the younger siblings will obviously take up more time
Let Flynn help with the babies as much a possible and when the babies are sleeping, try to get one on one with him, even if it's only 5 minutes.
The fact that you’re having these feelings and having that mum guilt (absolutely normal by the way) shows that he’s going to know how loved he is and will know that he’s lucky to have even more people to love and that love him 🥰
I hope you’re having soooo much fun!!! You Fylnn and Erik❤️💕
It is so normal to be nervous. When the twins are born have a Flynn day and remind him how much you love him also let him help out with the babies so he feels included .
Hey girl! I love you! I'm so over the moon that you are having babies! I cant wait, just remember, no matter what you have to go through we are here for you and support you! We all love you
You have sooo much love for your babies. He knows you love him. You'll do your absolute best and he knows that
Whatever JoJo decides to do for the gender reveal, I just know that it’s going to turn out amazing
Now that she pointed it out I can’t stop starting at the heart on her nose 😂
❤️ 👃 ❤️
Omg😂 I remember that vlog a few weeks ago
Fr she's like a lil kitty cat😂
“This is what happens when you have a convicted shoplifter as a husband”
“LOVEY”
^^^^ my favorite part
“There’s nothing wrong with cankles. Cankles are great.” 😂😂 Colleen has been burned so many times by fussy people that she has to make sure the cankle crowd doesn’t come for her. 😂
'Cankle crowd' slayed me lol
“CANKLE CROWD” LMAOOO IM DEAD 🤠😩
CANKLE CROWD
I love how Colleen calls Erik “lovey” so cute
Ikr
Colleen, please don’t worry about bringing two more bundles of joy into yours and Flynn’s life. Flynn will be amazing, happy and I’m sure he’d love it if you give him tasks to help with the babies. He will be like a “little mummy” to them. When the babies arrive, everything will just fall into place. I promise. 🥰
I’m a 45 yo mother of two (12yo boy and 13yo daughter). My daughter and I love watching your TH-cam vlogs and we both find you to be so genuine and inspiring. We are both so happy for you and your family.
All the best from “down under”.
Emma (mum) and Annika (daughter)
When Flynn said "BaBa BlAcK sHeEp, HaVe YoU aNy WoOl"
Made me so happy inside because he is the cutest!
I can’t be the only one that “awww”d when Colleen and Erik kissed😍😍🥰. The braids are totally cute by the way!
I think the twins are either going to be boy+girl or girl+girl, more strongly feeling towards girl+girl 😊
i put on your vlogs as i do stuff around the house and it’s so relaxing - it feels like you’re a friend hanging out with me. i love these vids!
I can't even describe how hard i laughed at the music when he walked behind you with a hammer 🤣
Flynn will "level up" as you guys will when the twins are here.... your mum guilt is real and totally normal, you just want whats best for Flynn. When he becomes a big brother he might want to help with the babies and you can show love and appreciation for him in a new way, he will probably love being a big helper.
Try not to worry about the "what if's", it'll all come naturally ♡
I went through the same scenario - I have an older son and toddler twin sisters. At first, he wanted my attention especially while nursing and it was so tough. But I encouraged him to help me, even with mundane things like grabbing diaper wipes and he was so happy to be involved. I make sure to have little one on one time with him and I absolutely love the bond my three kiddos have now as they’re a bit older.
I’m just excited for when we get the “what’s in my hospital bag” video we never got. ✋😌
Haha at least this time she will know to be ready way before her due date
@@beetles1964 Yes because we know these two aren't gonna wait for the due date lol.
Have fun with ur vacation!
ilysm Colleen, never feel like ur not enough bc you are more than enough and your such a wonderful mom I can’t wait to see the little twins ❤️❤️❤️
We can tell that the IV drip is working you look and sound better
Eric: *gets thing off clothes*
Eric: This is what happens when you have a convicted shoplifter as a husband✨
what
Wow, your doctor is amazing. Working on your pelvic floor and receiving these IVs. Ugh so happy for you that you are able to do it even SLIGHTLY better than your last pregnancy especially with TWINS!! Seriously makes me so happy
When they kissed I was like “wow they are so cute together, seriously the best parents ever” ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You should reach out to Hila from h3h3. Trisha knows her. Maybe they can connect you. She's also having twins possibly triplets. I feel like she cam strongly relate. Listen to the recent podcast!
Trisha told Ethan that Colleen’s having twins. Colleen messaged Trish before she announced it.
Oh and as far as “time” goes… I have no real advice other than to tell you that I took my kids EVERYWHERE with me! The gyno, the grocery store, visiting people etc etc. It was very rare that anyone would ever see me, without them! This gave me opportunities to teach them how to behave in public, at other people homes etc. and it also gave us shared experiences and quality time I would have otherwise missed out on if I had left them in the care of others! Sometimes that is ABSOLUTELY necessary but I genuinely believe that making your kids a part of your every day life, the exciting stuff and the mundane too, helps them to get to know you and helps to build a solid foundation between you! Just my two cents! You got this girl! 💕💕💕
Hey Colleen I just wanted to thank you for help me go through the hardest times of my life! I always felt like you were there and I always feel like I can talk to you. And I wanted to thank you for that. And with your twin pregnancy I really hope the best towards you. And I want you to know that everybody’s different so I don’t think anybody should tell you how you’re supposed to feel during that time. Thank you for being you!
My son puts his toy story dolls in his “pack pack” before daycare every morning. Warms my heart to see another little that calls it that ❤️❤️
Me and my siblings used to call it that too! (lmao I still do sometimes)
Flynn will also be involved when your focus is on the babies. He could be a good little helper.. he will observe the babies and "play" with them. His attention will also divert not just yours
OMG 32 seconds YES!!! btw love u queen!! who else thinks that Colleen is the best at being at what all humans should be!!!!!!!!! reply and thumbs up if you agree