i’m an identical twin and i asked my mom what’s the #1 advice to give to a woman pregnant with twins and she said drink LOTS of water, EAT (you're eating for three lol), and please please please listen to your body!!! She was a super skinny woman and after giving birth to my sister and I, she weighed only 92 pounds. But she tells us all the time... minutes of pain, a lifetime of happiness
I’m an identical twin and my advice to you is to have individual relationships with each of your twins. My parents never took the time to get to know my sister and I as individuals. The world will treat them like a unit so it’s important that their parents don’t. You’re doing amazing though already. Your fears are just love undercover
I know you probably won’t see this amongst the thousands of other comments, but here’s what you asked for- another twin mom telling you you can get through this. I felt so insanely worried during my DI/DI twin pregnancy (I also had a miscarriage right before and I was so sure I was gonna lose one or both of them) and it was intensely painful and I had so many preterm labor scares and these gremlins totally wrecked my body- but I got through it and now my boy/girl twins are 2 and thriving and I wouldn’t change it for anything. You can do it! It’s possible to have them vaginally and full term like I did! Many twins come early and many come via c section but I will send you all the good vibes that your body will handle the extra weight and extra symptoms, and that your cervix holds strong, and that they will both be head down at the end allowing for a vaginal birth. YOU GOT THIS.
Another twin mom here - I had identical modi twins. I feel this in every way. I remember being here. I left my appointment crying my eyes out that I didn’t know how I was going to carry and care for two babies at once. But I did it and so can you. My boys are two and thriving. Twins are an extremely special experience. They are so so hard but I wouldn’t change it for the world. You got this.
Twin mom here! I’ll never forget that fear I felt when I found out I was pregnant with twins...it’s so normal! Also, it never sinks in. Mine are 3yo boy/girl and I look at them all the time like “i carried and I birthed them both at the same time???” Our bodies are incredible.
Same. Mine are 7 and it still blows my mind. Now I see the preemie clothes in stores and my mind is blown that those looked loose on them. And the strange twin moments when I get surround sound when something is said instead of in mono. Lol I was nervous too. But I found letting go and letting God helped me just focus on them and enjoying them in utero but my biggest advice to twins is keep them on the same schedule from day 1 and tandem feeding with a twin bf pillow is so much easier. I don’t think it’s any more difficult than having two kids. It just feels like you’re working on a factory line.lol
My twins are 15 this year and I’m still like “I’m having twins?!?!” I found out 05/08/2006 and I will NEVER forget that day… there are absolutely no twins in my fam. I remember being five months pregnant with the twins taking a walk around the block and someone yelled from their car, “drop that baby!” And I went home and sobbed because I was only half way along!
as a twin, i wish that my parents raised us as individuals rather than a pair, my entire life we did absolutely everything together, so it’s really hard to be independent and alone. not to scare you or anything! i just wish someone gave this advice to my parents
My dad and his brother were 2 years apart and their mother dressed them the same, put them in the same sport clubs, and they were often treated as a pair. My sister and I are just over a year apart, and my dad made sure that were more individual... Though its easier when ones a girl and one's a boy.... However, my dad and his brother are extremely close because of their childhood but me and my sister are practically enemies and we don't speak. So it has its ups and it's downs.
I agree! im a twin as well! our parents raised us as a pair also like you and luckily im pretty social and confident but my sister relies on me for everything especially ordering food!
I was pregnant with twins after 9 years of losses. No one talks about how scary it is to carry a baby or babies after loss. It's like the loss steals the happiness of pregnancy. I had to buy a Doppler just so that I could hear their heartbeats when I needed to. You are not alone. Everything you are feeling is SO normal.
Sorry for your loss but Doppler do not work. They hardly pick up baby’s heartbeat as it’s the mother’s that it picks up. Please don’t advise expectant mothers to buy one and rely on one!
@@KiraHunter2310 Nowhere in my reply did I advise ANYONE to buy a Doppler. I merely stated that I bought one to help ease my fears. And, yes, while one can pick up the mother's heartbeat, it is easily distinguishable from the babies' heartbeats.
Let’s normalize complaining about pregnancy symptoms, and being afraid without people thinking we are ungrateful for creating and carrying healthy babies. ❤️ Colleen your feelings are so valid and you’re not alone!!
“i don’t feel strong enough to do this” girl! are you serious!? you’re literally so so strong and so amazing! you’re gonna do this and you are more than strong enough. these babies were sent straight from your grandfather because he knows how amazing you are and that you can handle this! you’re gonna be the most amazing mom these two little angel babies could ever have 🥰😭❤️
We were talking about baby names today in school. So I said, “Do y’all know who’s pregnant? Colleen Ballinger.” “WITH TWINS” we’re all so so excited for you. You got this girl.
On another note, Colleen is probably one of the first people with such a huge audience to document her entire pregnancy with twins. It's going to make other twin moms feel less alone because Colleen is going to help them get through it. Women are amazing and Colleen is living proof of that!!!!!!!!
@@gl4sscherry what’s wrong with what I said? I’m very excited for Colleen but she certainly isn’t the first person to vlog her pregnancy with multiple babies. I’m not taking anything away...
@Hayley Marse I’m just excited to see a twin pregnancy journey from someone who doesn’t sugarcoat anything when it comes to pregnancy. It will help educate a lot of us, especially if some girls in her young audience become moms of multiples!
@@hayleymarse2853 The thing is that the original comment said “one of the first” not “the first”, meaning other families have done it too. Nevertheless she has a huge platform and I think a lot of people who are in the same situation as her will stumble upon her videos about her twin pregnancy and feel reassured.
I love how all the twins come together in this comment section to tell Colleen about the whole individuality thing. Only goes to show how incredibly frustrating it is to be raised by parents who only see you as a unit!
I’m a twin mom. I was terrified my entire pregnancy because I have severe anxiety as is. But honestly it was incredible and they are the greatest gift imaginable.
I am a twin mom and how your feeling is totally normal. I was 20 weeks along when I found out, to say I was shocked is an understatement. I would bring up some of your fears with your OBGYN so she can provide reassurance and solutions. Just remember when you’re dealing with something difficult that it’s just temporary. That’s not meant to diminish what you’re going through but to remind you that even on your worst days there’s a finish line, a light at the end of the tunnel. Things will get better! Your pregnancy won’t last forever, and neither will the pain. You have an amazing support system around you. You will do great!
Don’t feel obligated to post each and every day during your pregnancy colleen. You are creating two more lives in this world. You can just update us whenever you feel comfortable enough to film again. We can wait, don’t push yourself too hard! ❤️
Rarely does anyone expect to hear they’re having multiples, it’s scary! That’s all normal. So please no more apologies for talking about feeling tired, sick, scared and pregnant. Please. You’re allowed to feel your feels. This is big. You’re going to be great! ♥️
I’m a twin and we turn 20 tomorrow and I kind of interviewed my mom asking her about her experience and if she’d have any advice for you. She said that she doesn’t remember anything that happened the rest of the day after she found out, she was in complete shock, she didn’t believe it could happen to her. It really didn’t sink in until after we were in her arms. Her biggest advice was to relax and rest as much as you can because once they’re out you wont be sleeping for a long time. She feels like we were the biggest blessing for her like she was meant to be our mom, but it was definitely hard getting us here. She said she doesnt remember a lot of the hard parts of pregnancy, most of her specific advice was for afterwards, for example, it takes a village, my brother and I became really close with our grandparents because of how often they were around growing up as another set of hands, bc we were definitely a handful. Also she talked about the importance of allowing us to have our own identity, growing up I hated when people compared us and it lead to a lot of competition and fights. It wasn’t until high school when we started to peruse different interests and our own priorities that we grew really close, (we were always close we just weren’t as happy about it before then). Her final words were to tell you to relax, everything will go as it should and once they’re here you’ll forget about all of the hard times. Twenty years from now, you’ll be where she is and only have fond memories to look back on.
Also when I told her about you she got really excited before I could even explain who you were, having twins is just incredibly exciting no matter what so all the congratulations from us
As a twin, I really want to spread the message that twins need to feel like individuals. Being raised as a pair is sometimes hard for your confidence, and can result in a lot of competition!
@@ronnie-lynn as a twin I must say that it is inevitable that some problems will arise from being a twin but those can be smoothed over and the pros to being a twin wayyyy outway the cons
My mom is a twin and my grandma had twins twice!!! She said her advice is once you get to the point where it hurts to walk or stand go in the pool to take pressure off your back I hope this helps! I love you so much
Colleen think about it this way: You are going to have 2 kids at the end of this, but within the time of one! the pregnancy may be rough, but you will only have to go through one instead of 2
I’m a twin and according to my mom it is incredibly acceptable to be nervous about having two babies at once. Excitement and fear can live together. She said she wasn’t at all thinking twins would happen EVER and it’s honestly a lot mentally. I’m glad you can maybe find some people to talk to!
I know this quote: "if you stress about something that hasn't happened yet, it's like going through it twice". I suggest you to to remember this quote everytime you stress about your pregnancy. It really helps a lot.
As a momma of twin 1 year olds it’s seriously so amazing! It’s for sure overwhelming at times, but I can’t even describe how amazing it is to see them interact with each other and have all the love.
Katherine Cimorelli is a TH-camr and singer who recently found out that she is having twins. I'm sure she would be happy to talk to you about it so maybe you should try reaching out to her for advice. Love you! You've got this! 💕
Remember how you thought you weren't strong enough when you were pregnant with Flynn but you freaking did it? This pregnancy is no different, you got this!
I had my di/di twins as my first babies(they are 3 now and I probably won't have more). And I was extremely scared and nervous when I first found out too. And I felt so alone for a long time, even after I had them and for about the first 2 years. Everyone around me just had one baby to care for and as a result, they could do much more with their baby. I couldn't leave the house with them by myself until they were older(some moms manage to but I just couldn't). They were very needy and I exclusively nursed them for the first year. I saw my friends with singletons go to mommy&me classes, go out with friends and just do everything that I couldn't because it's not that simple with 2 babies. It took until they were a bit more independent for me to be able to leave comfortably and to be able to start enjoying twins. I'm not saying this to scare you, but no one tells you how lonely and left out you can feel sometimes too. After all, there are way less multiples than there are single babies. But once they start interacting with each other and being sweet to each other, it makes all the hard times worth it. They are the light of my life and I don't know what I would do without them. They wouldn't know what to do without each other, either. I was also terrified of having a c-section but I delivered my twins vaginally and medication free at 37 weeks induced. Anything is possible if you have a good support system and doctor. Good luck to you. You will be the best mom to these twins! You will get through this and you'll be stronger on the other side of it.
Colleen your body knows how strong you are because it’s almost as if they said “She handled Flynn. Let’s really challenge her” it’s going to be scary. It’s okay to not know how to do it but you are the best mom for Flynn and you will be to these two little miracles 🥰
I feel like once the twins and Jess's new baby are born, you should do a ballinger family updated song because your family has grown so much since then
I’m a twin, and according to my mom she said that it was the best thing that ever happened to her. Yes, it is normal to be nervous, but YOU GOT THIS QUEENNNN Edit: thanks for the likes.. I’ve never gotten so many.. COOKIES FOR EVERYONE 🍪 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
My mum had twins with her first pregnancy and the doctors and nurses were extra supportive because obviously having zero kids to suddenly 2 to look after is a huge life change. They were so good at making sure she had the right support and only let her go home from the hospital when they knew she was prepared. You are going to be okay! It’s going to be difficult but pain is temporary and eventually you will have an amazing family of 5! ❤️
Hey Colleen, I’m a fraternal twin! My sister and I are 51 minutes apart 😊 my mom delivered both of us vaginally, WITHOUT an epidural!!!! It was hard, yes, and I was born breech, but other than that no complications!!!! She was okay, we were okay! We each weighed over 6 lbs and 26 years later we’re all still doing great 😁 YOU’VE GOT THIS! ❤️
Your grandpa is with you, Colleen ❤ Whenever you're scared or nervous, know that he's there and believes in you, just like he believed you would be on Broadway and make all your dreams come true.
Flynn's intro is so cute! does it sound like "I'm vogging, I'm boring, I'm the queen" to anyone else (Also I know that Colleen already explained it was just a comment)
Hey Colleen! I'm a fraternal triplet, and my mom and I were watching this video together, and her biggest advice to you is to take it one step at a time. If you feel alone or scared, you're not, because she felt the same way when she found out she was having triplets. It's okay to ask for help. Just take a deep breath, take it one step at a time. You got this!
I'm not a spiritual person, but it makes me happy to think Colleen's grandfather KNOWS she's strong enough to do this & have the first Ballinger twins since him. He chose the strongest woman 💕
i just wanna say thank you to colleen, i have been a big fan of you since i was 7, i'm 13 now and i wanna say thank you to you because you always make me happy when i feel down and depressed. last night i had a mental breakdown, it was the longest breakdown i've had, and while i was crying i was thinking about you and felt overwhelming love and joy when i saw ur face while i was crying. i love you so much colleen you always inspire me
I'm currently doing a masters degree in pediatric nursing and the theme of my thesis is parenting twins. There's so little information about parenting twins and I want to help parents dealing with this huge adventure and be a better nurse to those who need me. You got this! I'm so thankful you're honest and show the good and the bad of the pregnancy.
Colleen! It’s okay to be scared. My mom literally bawled her eyes out when she found out she was pregnant with me & my twin. My dad was soo freaked out too! You are literally a warrior & you will get through this! Make some space to feel your feels. My mom was terrified! But here I am today as a twin!
"I don't believe in myself" That's exactly why you were choosen to go through this. It sucks and it is hard but it will show you how incredibly strong you truly are.
Not that Colleen being scared about her pregnancy is funny, but it made me laugh that it ended with her crying and worried then was followed by her happily singing “you can relax!”
C-section : had two in two years. It is so annoying that women are always told that that is the worst thing to happen. It is not! Both were so positive experiences for me, no stress, knowing the date was so good and calming. And I would only call the first 3 Days recovery.
Having twins was nerve wracking for me! I know you love journaling, I journaled everything and really got to know my twins through the pregnancy. I'm so excited for you!
GOOD NEWS! the rule is, if it's happening to/for you... you can handle it. point blank. ♥︎ you would not be pregnant with twins if you couldn't handle what being pregnant with twins has in store for you. you got through a miscarriage, my love - and if you'd have known how difficult that was going to be before the fact, i'm sure you'd have been just as terrified and worried you weren't gonna get through it. but now look at you! an absolute hero facing yet another fear! there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that not only will you do this and be ok, but you will smash it out of the park. believe in yourself. this simply would not be happening for you if you couldn't handle it. you are STAR DUST. look back every day and see how far you've come. a whole extra 24 hours being a badass. all the love! xx
I’m a fraternal twin and my mom has always procured to give us an individual living and separate treatment. She knows us well separately and noone joins us together. She does not compare us to one another and we’re both healthy and happy to be eachother’s partners. I’m so happy for you :,)
Everything is going to be ok Colleen, don’t cry! You’re the most amazing twin mum, you can handle this, you’re strong enough, you trust yourself 💖⭐️ You can do this Girl! And you’re not alone, your viewers love you so much. Just rest and relax plenty, everything will be magical and perfect 🌈🌈
Your not alone, when I found out I was having twins it took me so long to wrap my head around it and I cried for months. My twins are now 13 and I can say from experience it’s actually easier than I ever thought it would be.
Colleen posting literally every day so far during her pregnancy WITH TWINS when she literally doesn’t need to but loves talking to us and we love being her friend 🥺💘 okay she’s the best
Connect with Lauren Luyendek! She went through a miscarriage and is now pregnant with twins and near her due date if I’m not mistaken! She seems like someone you could really connect with on such a deep level.
There’s a subreddit called parents of multiples. It’s for people who have multiples and/or are expecting multiples. You can ask questions there if you need help. 🙂
I was so scared too, I have really bad anxiety and my husband was deployed for my twin pregnancy. It was rough but you just do it. You put your big girl pants on and you take it one day at a time and as long as babies are healthy then that's all that matters. You will be okay and your babies will be perfect and you will be so proud of yourself once they get here
I am a fraternal twin and my mom said that it was actually easier to have new born twins than one new born because me and my twin soothed and entertained eachother nearly always so some of the problems like sleeping, being entertained and just overall being happy was so much easier because we just looked to each other for comfort instead of constantly needing her or crying! Hope this helps (:
I can agree with your mom! My identical twin boys are 2 and they do literally everything together, ever since they were born. They have helped each other so much, it's like they have their own comfort person, a built in best friend.
I got super-fast pregnant with my first baby a year after you did. And watching your videos helped TREMENDOUSLY. There just aren't people vlogging the reality of pregnancy like you do. It's truly a gift to mamas all over, like me. That being said, my mom is a di/di twin, which does run in my family. And twins are more likely when you are older and in subsequent pregnancies after your first. So I'm pretty likely to have twins if I get pregnant again. So thank you so much in advance for vlogging all the good and bad. You are amazing.
I promise, it’s gonna be okay. A lot of moms go through being nervous, and their babies and them turn out okay. You have gone through so much, you can handle giving birth to two beautiful babies. My parents were nervous to have me and my twin, but I mean, we all turned out okay :)
I can’t be the only one thinking that the baby that was lost just didn’t want to go at it alone so it waited for a buddy. True or not, it’s a cool way to think about it. Praying for healthy babies.
I honestly like watching her and hearing her talk about her pregnancy, I love how real and raw she is and for women that are wanting babies, she shows how hard it can be and that’s okay, I want kids and I never really thought about pregnancy but each video she says about it I rush to her channel and watch it over and over
i'm 20 and just found out im pregnant 3 days ago. Heres my advice to you, we are going to have to get through pregnancy and birth no matter what so don't waste all you positive energy and focus on positive vibes only! Look forward to seeing your two little babies rather than focusing on the anxiety and being scared of what will happen during pregnancy. I wish you all you the best and remember us women are built for these babies. ❤️❤️
My mom has gone through the same thing in her pregnancy she had a bad journey with me but even worse with my twin sisters but it’s all worth it, you can do it, we are all here to cheer you through this journey.
Me and my mom were watching this and colleen said "we ordered falafel but now I feel sick so I dont want to eat it" and my mother said, "she doesnt want falafel because she "feelsawfel"😂😂😂😂😂😂
her future kids are gonna be so lucky because they will have a mom that went through so so so so much stress and pain just to bring them into this world. Colleen knows this is gonna be a hard journey but she’s doing this for the sake of her kids 💜🥲
I’m a twin! When my mom found out she was having twins she was scared and upset, but it’s amazing always having a best friend. Biggest thing I can say as a twin, is letting them be individuals. My sister and I have always been viewed as a pair which can be hard on both of our self esteem sometimes. I love you, you’re going to do amazing. It’s completely normal to be nervous!
1:37 a perfect example of how amazing colleen is as a mom, her instincts kicked in and grabbed Fin so he wouldn't fall back, all while still engaged with playing. Like how freaking cool is she!
My mom had twins as her first pregnancy. She was so scared and freaked out, as was my dad. But she said she just thought about the beautiful babies she’d have at the end. She was so. Scared. And she ended up having two more kids after that twin pregnancy! You got this Colleen
Mom of di/di boy/girl twins here! I’m only 5’2. I thought I wouldn’t be able to do it. I was scared (no terrified) about the pregnancy and newborn stage. But my babies are 7,5 months! I did it and you can to! It can be scary and hard sometimes but you are not alone. Praying for you and your babies. I let my fear steal some of my joy during my pregnancy. But girl if I had only known how amazing it would be when not one but two babies smiled at me for the first time. Such a gift. Twins mamas are strong and that totally includes you. There are twin mom Facebook groups and they can be such an encouragement at times.
Colleen this might sound weird, but REDDIT IS A LIFESAVER! Every time I have ever felt alone and like nobody felt the same as me reddit literally always had someone talking about the same experience as me! I bet you money there is a “Mom with Twins” subreddit!!❤️❤️
Oh no! I hope you feel better, whether or not you don’t feel sick they will still love you. Don’t be afraid to complain, pregnancy is hard. To all the moms out there: You’re so strong!
I don't know if your bedroom is still upstairs, but would it be possible to relocate to the main floor for this pregnancy? Swap rooms for the duration so that you don't have the issue of going up & down stairs? And I'm not sure if you saw it, but there was a twin mom in the comments who recommended tandem feeding so they're on the exact same schedule (otherwise, you'll be going non-stop). Sending you so much love!! You might have to rest sooner and for longer, but it'll fly by and they'll be here before you know it!! Love love love.
You're not alone in this! I DID NOT THINK I COULD DO IT EITHER. I FELT HOPELESS, I FELT ALONE, I FELT LIKE NO ONE UNDERSTOOD WHAT I WAS GOING THROUGH, WHY I WAS SO SCARED, WHY I FELT INCAPABLE OF CARRYING TWO BABIES.... But then I realized, You were made to do this! Yes, it may be hard sometimes, but it's worth it in the end. I was scared myself! Sooooooooo scared. Mind was running a million miles an hour about it. I started my TH-cam channel to be 1 of the few to speak on twin/multiple pregnancies. I too was trying to find other mommies who have had or was currently pregnant with twins and there wasn't much look to. Thank YOU for sharing your thoughts and feelings to US who also need it most. My pregnancy wasn't what I expected, as I did end up going through A LOT which I will be sharing here on TH-cam, BUT not everyones experiences is bad. I see a lot of women give birth naturally, having full term, healthy babies. I've also seen the worst, mine also being one of them and having two beautiful human beings come out of it strong and ready to tackle the worth after all the hell they've been through. In all of this, this is YOUR BEAUTIFUL JOUNREY TO HAVING TWINS and I'm right by your side. Any questions, I'll answer, I'm an open book over here! I WANT to help, I WANT to be the light in many women's fears of having multiples. To know that it's okay to not be okay and it's alright not to have all the answers either, but knowing we have each other to turn to when we do come face to face with these moments. I say this again, I AM HERE FOR YOU! YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS! I may not have all the right words, but I definitely can relate to you 100% and will do whatever it takes to get you through it. I want to be what I didn't have going through pregnancy with twins, and that's A LIGHT IN A PLACE THAT MANY FEEL IS DARK. I WANT TO ZHOW YOU HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS, ONLY IF YOU LET ME! 🥰🤗🙏🏽 I CELEBRATE YOU AND YOURS! YOU GOT THIS COLLEEN!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
@@breannacasey7718 I know I'm not a twin but I do feel how annoying and frustrating that can be. I have friends who are twins and I get so upset when people call them "the twins" it's like THEY HAVE NAMES!!!
I sincerely encourage you to look for pregnancy or twin pregnancy Reddit channels. There are subs for literally everything where you'll be able to find so many people who are going through or have been through what you are.
I had my first baby a year ago, and I had an unexpected c-section and I was 21 at the time. It was such a scary thing BUT when you are given the medicine for the procedure, you will be so relaxed and just excited for your babies! All my worries went out the door once it was started, and the doctors have you in good hands!! Your scared feeling is completely normal about birth. Thank you for sharing this with us mama. Us mamas need each other!!
Colleen you have been through SO much and have always come out so strong. I have no doubt you’re gonna absolutely power through this pregnancy and have two of the best little siblings for Flynn ever. You’ve got this girl 💖
Colleen! My best friend who doesn't know it😭 You got this girl, and I know you are so strong that you WILL be able to get through this pregnancy. We all love and support you over here!!💜💜
i am a twin, and i’m so proud of my mum for what she went through for me and my sister. It’s an incredible thing to be able to carry twins, my mum is a superhero and she is so strong!! Twin mamas are incredible, it’s hard.... but it’s happening for a reason! ❤️❤️
I feel like most people that have been pregnant with any amount of babies have gone through similar emotions that you have and are going through. But not every person is as strong as you to be open about it. Just know that so so so many women and people of all ages look up to you and thank you for giving them a voice or a friend or a shoulder to cry on when they didn't have one❤️
I was just scrolling through TH-cam earlier. And I saw the Video where it says I'm having twins when she was pregnant with Flynn...but it was about her lipsticks she released. I just thought it was really cool and conisdental
I’m a twin mom and you got this girl. My girl/boy twins are now 8 months and it’s the best. I don’t have any other kids but I do have nieces and watching my twins with their cousins is the absolute best thing. If you need anything please feel free to reach out.
My aunt is tall and skinny and few years ago she had triplets , it was hard and scary but so worth it in the end . We’re all so grateful for them and love them very much .
This brings back memories of my own cry sessions not feeling strong enough. I also have di/di twins. I'm glad you have found some twin moms to talk to. It makes all the difference
Rachel from the “You Can Sit With Us” podcast has twins!! I would LOVE if you were on an episode and talked about twins and pregnancy! So excited for you!
i’m an identical twin and i asked my mom what’s the #1 advice to give to a woman pregnant with twins and she said drink LOTS of water, EAT (you're eating for three lol), and please please please listen to your body!!! She was a super skinny woman and after giving birth to my sister and I, she weighed only 92 pounds. But she tells us all the time... minutes of pain, a lifetime of happiness
I'm a identical twin too 😊
@@auni2955 I'm a fraternal twin!
@@auni2955 twins are the best!
I’m an identical twin too!!! It’s the best✨
Your mom sounds amazing. I hope she weighs a little more and is healthy. Same to you. ❤️
it breaks my heart how Colleen says she finds strong women the most inspiring people in the world, not realizing she is one of them.
I’m bawling now
This comment made me cry. She is so strong. I wish she saw what we see. ❤
Ikkkkk
right!!!!
DUDE FRR
I’m an identical twin and my advice to you is to have individual relationships with each of your twins. My parents never took the time to get to know my sister and I as individuals. The world will treat them like a unit so it’s important that their parents don’t. You’re doing amazing though already. Your fears are just love undercover
Yes! I totally agree as an identical twin!
This is amazing advice!
My sister in law is an identical twin and this seems like what happened with her and her sister
As a twin I confirm this message. Individuality is key. My sister left for the military and... I was clueless on who is Tyler.
Thank you!!! As an identical twin I totally relate!
I know you probably won’t see this amongst the thousands of other comments, but here’s what you asked for- another twin mom telling you you can get through this. I felt so insanely worried during my DI/DI twin pregnancy (I also had a miscarriage right before and I was so sure I was gonna lose one or both of them) and it was intensely painful and I had so many preterm labor scares and these gremlins totally wrecked my body- but I got through it and now my boy/girl twins are 2 and thriving and I wouldn’t change it for anything. You can do it! It’s possible to have them vaginally and full term like I did! Many twins come early and many come via c section but I will send you all the good vibes that your body will handle the extra weight and extra symptoms, and that your cervix holds strong, and that they will both be head down at the end allowing for a vaginal birth. YOU GOT THIS.
love this advice! thank you for sharing
I really hope she sees this, it's such a nice comment! And I'm so glad your twins are doing great! Xx
This is everything 💕👌🏼 thank you for this comment
Another twin mom here - I had identical modi twins. I feel this in every way. I remember being here. I left my appointment crying my eyes out that I didn’t know how I was going to carry and care for two babies at once. But I did it and so can you. My boys are two and thriving. Twins are an extremely special experience. They are so so hard but I wouldn’t change it for the world. You got this.
Colleen needs to see this!!!!
Twin mom here! I’ll never forget that fear I felt when I found out I was pregnant with twins...it’s so normal! Also, it never sinks in. Mine are 3yo boy/girl and I look at them all the time like “i carried and I birthed them both at the same time???” Our bodies are incredible.
@@lizmontilla1985 “TWO PLACENTAS?!”
😂😂 amazing. Ya’ll are incredible!
Same. Mine are 7 and it still blows my mind. Now I see the preemie clothes in stores and my mind is blown that those looked loose on them. And the strange twin moments when I get surround sound when something is said instead of in mono. Lol I was nervous too. But I found letting go and letting God helped me just focus on them and enjoying them in utero but my biggest advice to twins is keep them on the same schedule from day 1 and tandem feeding with a twin bf pillow is so much easier. I don’t think it’s any more difficult than having two kids. It just feels like you’re working on a factory line.lol
My twins are 15 this year and I’m still like “I’m having twins?!?!” I found out 05/08/2006 and I will NEVER forget that day… there are absolutely no twins in my fam. I remember being five months pregnant with the twins taking a walk around the block and someone yelled from their car, “drop that baby!” And I went home and sobbed because I was only half way along!
Mine just turned 10 months!!! It’s such a wild ride. But it’s amazing!
My Twin girls graduate from high school next week (twin Valedictorians) , you will survive.
I will see you at twins-days next year. :~)
as a twin, i wish that my parents raised us as individuals rather than a pair, my entire life we did absolutely everything together, so it’s really hard to be independent and alone. not to scare you or anything! i just wish someone gave this advice to my parents
My dad and his brother were 2 years apart and their mother dressed them the same, put them in the same sport clubs, and they were often treated as a pair. My sister and I are just over a year apart, and my dad made sure that were more individual... Though its easier when ones a girl and one's a boy.... However, my dad and his brother are extremely close because of their childhood but me and my sister are practically enemies and we don't speak. So it has its ups and it's downs.
So good to say!!!!
I agree! im a twin as well! our parents raised us as a pair also like you and luckily im pretty social and confident but my sister relies on me for everything especially ordering food!
AGREED MY MOM DID NOT LET ME EXPRESS MYSELF DIFFRENTLY THEN MY TWIN UNTIL I WAS 11
I’m so greatful as a twin I wasn’t looked at as a pair yes we are still twins and share some things but we are different people :D
I was pregnant with twins after 9 years of losses. No one talks about how scary it is to carry a baby or babies after loss. It's like the loss steals the happiness of pregnancy. I had to buy a Doppler just so that I could hear their heartbeats when I needed to. You are not alone. Everything you are feeling is SO normal.
9 YEARS. WOW YOURE INCREDIBLE - you’re so strong for struggling with that for that long
Thank you for sharing momma ❤️
A Doppler is such wonderful thing!! It is so scary once you've had a loss. I hope your twins are healthy and thriving. They are such a joy!
Sorry for your loss but Doppler do not work. They hardly pick up baby’s heartbeat as it’s the mother’s that it picks up. Please don’t advise expectant mothers to buy one and rely on one!
@@KiraHunter2310 Nowhere in my reply did I advise ANYONE to buy a Doppler. I merely stated that I bought one to help ease my fears. And, yes, while one can pick up the mother's heartbeat, it is easily distinguishable from the babies' heartbeats.
Let’s normalize complaining about pregnancy symptoms, and being afraid without people thinking we are ungrateful for creating and carrying healthy babies. ❤️ Colleen your feelings are so valid and you’re not alone!!
Indeed.
Agreed. Like we can be grateful but that doesn't mean that pregnancy isn't hell sometimes. Its reality and its being honest
I totally second this and I’m not even a mother
Yes! ❤️
Yes I felt sick 24/7
“i don’t feel strong enough to do this” girl! are you serious!? you’re literally so so strong and so amazing! you’re gonna do this and you are more than strong enough. these babies were sent straight from your grandfather because he knows how amazing you are and that you can handle this! you’re gonna be the most amazing mom these two little angel babies could ever have 🥰😭❤️
Awww, that’s so sweet 🥲
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This deserves so many more likes
so true ❤️
Aw that's so true, your soooooo nice
We were talking about baby names today in school. So I said, “Do y’all know who’s pregnant? Colleen Ballinger.” “WITH TWINS” we’re all so so excited for you. You got this girl.
That s so sweet❤❤❤
Me and colleen are both having twins on the same exact day and we have the same due date and we both have had a miscarriage
@@amarayoung1712 Congratulations!!!
@@RedRoseSeptember22 Thank you im scared of what will happen after my miscarriage I feel just so scared:'(
@@amarayoung1712 Wishing everything goes well and you have a safe and healthy pregnancy!
On another note, Colleen is probably one of the first people with such a huge audience to document her entire pregnancy with twins. It's going to make other twin moms feel less alone because Colleen is going to help them get through it. Women are amazing and Colleen is living proof of that!!!!!!!!
There are a lot of families who have multiples who vlog their life
@@hayleymarse2853 a wholesome moment and that’s what you got out of it? 🤨
@@gl4sscherry what’s wrong with what I said? I’m very excited for Colleen but she certainly isn’t the first person to vlog her pregnancy with multiple babies. I’m not taking anything away...
@Hayley Marse I’m just excited to see a twin pregnancy journey from someone who doesn’t sugarcoat anything when it comes to pregnancy. It will help educate a lot of us, especially if some girls in her young audience become moms of multiples!
@@hayleymarse2853 The thing is that the original comment said “one of the first” not “the first”, meaning other families have done it too. Nevertheless she has a huge platform and I think a lot of people who are in the same situation as her will stumble upon her videos about her twin pregnancy and feel reassured.
I love how all the twins come together in this comment section to tell Colleen about the whole individuality thing. Only goes to show how incredibly frustrating it is to be raised by parents who only see you as a unit!
I’m a twin mom. I was terrified my entire pregnancy because I have severe anxiety as is. But honestly it was incredible and they are the greatest gift imaginable.
You are a good mom
I am a twin mom and how your feeling is totally normal. I was 20 weeks along when I found out, to say I was shocked is an understatement. I would bring up some of your fears with your OBGYN so she can provide reassurance and solutions. Just remember when you’re dealing with something difficult that it’s just temporary. That’s not meant to diminish what you’re going through but to remind you that even on your worst days there’s a finish line, a light at the end of the tunnel. Things will get better! Your pregnancy won’t last forever, and neither will the pain. You have an amazing support system around you. You will do great!
Yes she will ♥
Literally love how Colleen is posting like everyday even though she’s pregnant and she just is honest and keeps it real
I love it
Ikr. She is a brave strong person that we all love :)
same
Same
2:33 I Can See Two Of Those Babies
Don’t feel obligated to post each and every day during your pregnancy colleen. You are creating two more lives in this world. You can just update us whenever you feel comfortable enough to film again. We can wait, don’t push yourself too hard! ❤️
Please talk to Mama Doctor Jones again! Not only has she had twins but she's extra qualified to help you.
Great advice! 👏🏻👏🏻
I agree with this comment 💯
Yes!!!
Yes 🥺
Yesssss!!!! Please talk to Momma Doctor Jones. She is the best and so are you. She can totally help support you and we are all here for that!
YOUR MOM WHEN FLYNN SAID THE SQUIRREL HAD A PRESENT I CANT ITS SO SWEET
No wonder Americans are know to be dramatic phahaha
@@emilyl2302 we aren't dramatic
@@Softballforlife2613 mhm
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She's an awesome grandma!
Rarely does anyone expect to hear they’re having multiples, it’s scary! That’s all normal. So please no more apologies for talking about feeling tired, sick, scared and pregnant. Please. You’re allowed to feel your feels. This is big. You’re going to be great! ♥️
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I’m a twin and we turn 20 tomorrow and I kind of interviewed my mom asking her about her experience and if she’d have any advice for you. She said that she doesn’t remember anything that happened the rest of the day after she found out, she was in complete shock, she didn’t believe it could happen to her. It really didn’t sink in until after we were in her arms. Her biggest advice was to relax and rest as much as you can because once they’re out you wont be sleeping for a long time. She feels like we were the biggest blessing for her like she was meant to be our mom, but it was definitely hard getting us here. She said she doesnt remember a lot of the hard parts of pregnancy, most of her specific advice was for afterwards, for example, it takes a village, my brother and I became really close with our grandparents because of how often they were around growing up as another set of hands, bc we were definitely a handful. Also she talked about the importance of allowing us to have our own identity, growing up I hated when people compared us and it lead to a lot of competition and fights. It wasn’t until high school when we started to peruse different interests and our own priorities that we grew really close, (we were always close we just weren’t as happy about it before then). Her final words were to tell you to relax, everything will go as it should and once they’re here you’ll forget about all of the hard times. Twenty years from now, you’ll be where she is and only have fond memories to look back on.
Also when I told her about you she got really excited before I could even explain who you were, having twins is just incredibly exciting no matter what so all the congratulations from us
Happy birthday to you and ur sibling 👏
Happy birthday!!
@@haileythings6805 thank you 💛
@@sasaoldbarn thanks! Y’all are so sweet
As a twin, I really want to spread the message that twins need to feel like individuals. Being raised as a pair is sometimes hard for your confidence, and can result in a lot of competition!
It can also not cause any issues at all 😊
@@ronnie-lynn as a twin I must say that it is inevitable that some problems will arise from being a twin but those can be smoothed over and the pros to being a twin wayyyy outway the cons
I think it depends on how the parents raise them.
This isn’t what she needs to hear now, that’s for later
Hers also won't be identical so that helps a little..maybe?
My mom is a twin and my grandma had twins twice!!! She said her advice is once you get to the point where it hurts to walk or stand go in the pool to take pressure off your back I hope this helps! I love you so much
Great idea since she has a pool!
Yep I'm all for pregnancy power swimming!!!
Colleen think about it this way: You are going to have 2 kids at the end of this, but within the time of one! the pregnancy may be rough, but you will only have to go through one instead of 2
2? What what her son? Thats 3 kids.
She is going to have two babies at the end of this pregnancy I wasn't counting Flynn because he is a toddler, but yes he is one of her kids
I told my mom that Colleen is pregnant with twins and she said that since Colleen hates being pregnant her body figured it’d get two done at once 😂.
Exactlyyyy see there’s a positive
Lol yeah
😂
Lmfaoooo that's what my mom said too.
I’m 35 weeks with twins right now and I wish I could talk to her :( I felt the same way when I found out!!! It’s so scary. We got this Colleen.
She should see this
I believe in u! U got this
Why in you pic u look like your 18
I’m a twin and according to my mom it is incredibly acceptable to be nervous about having two babies at once. Excitement and fear can live together. She said she wasn’t at all thinking twins would happen EVER and it’s honestly a lot mentally. I’m glad you can maybe find some people to talk to!
I am a twin
I’m a twin too!!
They both come out at the same time? Is that even possible
@@Orangesparkles166 they don’t come out at the same time
@@annabeth3688 yeah, i know. she said they come out at once
The only twin mom I know is Mama Doctor Jones and since you’ve already talked to her, I guess getting advice from her might be good😌
I was going to say this exact thing.
That’s such a good idea!!!!
Yess you guys seemed to have a connection & she truly cares & has experienced it.
I was just coming in here to say the same thing!!!
What about Madison fisher from fishfam
I know this quote: "if you stress about something that hasn't happened yet, it's like going through it twice". I suggest you to to remember this quote everytime you stress about your pregnancy. It really helps a lot.
I think newt scamander said something similar, “my philosophy is worrying means you suffer twice” 💕
As a momma of twin 1 year olds it’s seriously so amazing! It’s for sure overwhelming at times, but I can’t even describe how amazing it is to see them interact with each other and have all the love.
i have a twin sister and let me tell you that she is the most precious thing in my life...Sure that yours are gonna be wonderful together :))
@@anonyme8432 I have a twin brother and I can fully agree with this
@@ziyle5238 They are twin boys😊
Katherine Cimorelli is a TH-camr and singer who recently found out that she is having twins. I'm sure she would be happy to talk to you about it so maybe you should try reaching out to her for advice. Love you! You've got this! 💕
Katherine would be such a good person to reach out to 💕
I was thinking that too!!
holy guacamole I didn't know she's having twins!!!! :)
Pretty sure they know each other ! I know Dani and Colleen are friends ^^
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Remember how you thought you weren't strong enough when you were pregnant with Flynn but you freaking did it? This pregnancy is no different, you got this!
I’m a twin. After watching this I have a whole new respect for my mother. My god, it must be so difficult.
I had my di/di twins as my first babies(they are 3 now and I probably won't have more). And I was extremely scared and nervous when I first found out too. And I felt so alone for a long time, even after I had them and for about the first 2 years. Everyone around me just had one baby to care for and as a result, they could do much more with their baby. I couldn't leave the house with them by myself until they were older(some moms manage to but I just couldn't). They were very needy and I exclusively nursed them for the first year. I saw my friends with singletons go to mommy&me classes, go out with friends and just do everything that I couldn't because it's not that simple with 2 babies. It took until they were a bit more independent for me to be able to leave comfortably and to be able to start enjoying twins. I'm not saying this to scare you, but no one tells you how lonely and left out you can feel sometimes too. After all, there are way less multiples than there are single babies. But once they start interacting with each other and being sweet to each other, it makes all the hard times worth it. They are the light of my life and I don't know what I would do without them. They wouldn't know what to do without each other, either. I was also terrified of having a c-section but I delivered my twins vaginally and medication free at 37 weeks induced. Anything is possible if you have a good support system and doctor. Good luck to you. You will be the best mom to these twins! You will get through this and you'll be stronger on the other side of it.
That was sweet. I teared up at the end of reading this. I'm so glad to be apart of this amazing loving supportive community.
Colleen your body knows how strong you are because it’s almost as if they said “She handled Flynn. Let’s really challenge her” it’s going to be scary. It’s okay to not know how to do it but you are the best mom for Flynn and you will be to these two little miracles 🥰
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I feel like once the twins and Jess's new baby are born, you should do a ballinger family updated song because your family has grown so much since then
Since 2014
i cant stop thinking about how colleen’s second pregnancy really said “BOGO”
Technically her third
@@gwendalynn_alvarado yeah!
I'll bet you anything that you were chosen to carry twins so that you will realize just how strong and how powerful of a woman you are.💖
I agree, Colleen will feel like superwoman after this. The light at the end of the tunnel is so bright!
I was thinking that same thing! We sometimes doubt ourselves and God finds a way to show us( in a good way) we are so much stronger than we realize!!💜
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@@kacie_shipmanright! Her future is looking bright 😁
Exactly
I will never get tired of hearing Flynn sing the intro
Sameee.
Me either the cutest ever! ☺
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It’s the cutest
Don't listen to the hater they just want attention. Not worth feeding into it! Every happy person knows it's the cutest🥰
I’m a twin, and according to my mom she said that it was the best thing that ever happened to her. Yes, it is normal to be nervous, but YOU GOT THIS QUEENNNN
Edit: thanks for the likes.. I’ve never gotten so many.. COOKIES FOR EVERYONE 🍪 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
love your profile pic btw :))
@ Leah madden Is that Lou in your profile pic?
LOVE YOU PROFILE PICTURE 😍
@@waffleyoda7840 that's what I'm tryyan figure out but it does look like Louis but. Then there the hair
I love your pfp😂
My mum had twins with her first pregnancy and the doctors and nurses were extra supportive because obviously having zero kids to suddenly 2 to look after is a huge life change. They were so good at making sure she had the right support and only let her go home from the hospital when they knew she was prepared. You are going to be okay! It’s going to be difficult but pain is temporary and eventually you will have an amazing family of 5! ❤️
I hope you've had a chance to talk to MamaDoctorJones since this! She's an awesome mom of twins and I know she adores you!
Yes! Such a good idea
Yesss I hope so!
Yes!! She would totally help Colleen out!!
True that. I forgot she had twins
The collab we NEED
Hey Colleen,
I’m a fraternal twin! My sister and I are 51 minutes apart 😊 my mom delivered both of us vaginally, WITHOUT an epidural!!!! It was hard, yes, and I was born breech, but other than that no complications!!!! She was okay, we were okay! We each weighed over 6 lbs and 26 years later we’re all still doing great 😁
YOU’VE GOT THIS! ❤️
Wow this is amazing! Your mum sounds incredible! 💕
Your mom is literally a living legend, that’s badass
Thanks guys 🥰❤️
Your mum clearly oozes queen behaviour! She sounds incredible!! ❤️
Wow your mom is a superwoman!!!!
Your grandpa is with you, Colleen ❤ Whenever you're scared or nervous, know that he's there and believes in you, just like he believed you would be on Broadway and make all your dreams come true.
😊😊😊
I’m honestly just so glad that she has such a supportive, positive, validating comment section to come to! This is so wholesome
Flynn's intro is so cute! does it sound like "I'm vogging, I'm boring, I'm the queen" to anyone else (Also I know that Colleen already explained it was just a comment)
Yes, she already explained why the first time she used this intro
A little bit, yes!
It is Flynn dose'nt know how to say Colleen yet
He is actually saying “ Im the queen” she said that he just wouldn’t say her name, instead he would say I’m the queen so she just left it, so cute 🤍
Colleen's already explained Flynn's pronunciation of her name, but yes, he is indeed saying "I'm the queen".
Hey Colleen! I'm a fraternal triplet, and my mom and I were watching this video together, and her biggest advice to you is to take it one step at a time. If you feel alone or scared, you're not, because she felt the same way when she found out she was having triplets. It's okay to ask for help. Just take a deep breath, take it one step at a time. You got this!
Wow triplets! Your mom is a damn strong woman
@@LaSa1 indeed! She is one of the strongest women I know!
Wowza! A triplet! That is super cool and unique! Two lifelong friends 🤗😎🤓
@@coriannm318 thanks!
Triplets! That’s awesome
I'm not a spiritual person, but it makes me happy to think Colleen's grandfather KNOWS she's strong enough to do this & have the first Ballinger twins since him. He chose the strongest woman 💕
🥺🥺🥺 don’t mind me bawling my eyes out
I agree 110%
Aaw
Colleen must see this
Not me hyping up the post so that colleen can see
i just wanna say thank you to colleen, i have been a big fan of you since i was 7, i'm 13 now and i wanna say thank you to you because you always make me happy when i feel down and depressed. last night i had a mental breakdown, it was the longest breakdown i've had, and while i was crying i was thinking about you and felt overwhelming love and joy when i saw ur face while i was crying. i love you so much colleen you always inspire me
I'm currently doing a masters degree in pediatric nursing and the theme of my thesis is parenting twins. There's so little information about parenting twins and I want to help parents dealing with this huge adventure and be a better nurse to those who need me. You got this! I'm so thankful you're honest and show the good and the bad of the pregnancy.
That’s so cool!
Colleen! It’s okay to be scared. My mom literally bawled her eyes out when she found out she was pregnant with me & my twin. My dad was soo freaked out too! You are literally a warrior & you will get through this! Make some space to feel your feels. My mom was terrified! But here I am today as a twin!
"I don't believe in myself"
That's exactly why you were choosen to go through this. It sucks and it is hard but it will show you how incredibly strong you truly are.
Not that Colleen being scared about her pregnancy is funny, but it made me laugh that it ended with her crying and worried then was followed by her happily singing “you can relax!”
Omg I just realized this
C-section : had two in two years. It is so annoying that women are always told that that is the worst thing to happen. It is not! Both were so positive experiences for me, no stress, knowing the date was so good and calming. And I would only call the first 3 Days recovery.
I had one natural and two c-sections. I didn't have any issues either. I actually preferred the c-sections.
Having twins was nerve wracking for me! I know you love journaling, I journaled everything and really got to know my twins through the pregnancy. I'm so excited for you!
GOOD NEWS! the rule is, if it's happening to/for you... you can handle it. point blank. ♥︎ you would not be pregnant with twins if you couldn't handle what being pregnant with twins has in store for you. you got through a miscarriage, my love - and if you'd have known how difficult that was going to be before the fact, i'm sure you'd have been just as terrified and worried you weren't gonna get through it. but now look at you! an absolute hero facing yet another fear! there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that not only will you do this and be ok, but you will smash it out of the park. believe in yourself. this simply would not be happening for you if you couldn't handle it. you are STAR DUST. look back every day and see how far you've come. a whole extra 24 hours being a badass. all the love! xx
Oh yes, because women don't die while pregnant or in labor. Because they "would not be pregnant if they couldn't handle what being pregnant"
@@INeedYouToBreathe is there really a need to make this a negative space? 🤚
@@INeedYouToBreathe wow way to be encouraging and put people’s mind at ease 😒
@@INeedYouToBreathe nothing like a good bit of positivity 🙄✋
Kindly @@INeedYouToBreathe, delete your comment
I’m a fraternal twin and my mom has always procured to give us an individual living and separate treatment. She knows us well separately and noone joins us together. She does not compare us to one another and we’re both healthy and happy to be eachother’s partners. I’m so happy for you :,)
Everything is going to be ok Colleen, don’t cry! You’re the most amazing twin mum, you can handle this, you’re strong enough, you trust yourself 💖⭐️ You can do this Girl! And you’re not alone, your viewers love you so much. Just rest and relax plenty, everything will be magical and perfect 🌈🌈
I agree
Me two
Kiki you are so sweet as always ! See you soon on your channel ? ( peut etre en français ? ) 😴😴
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Your not alone, when I found out I was having twins it took me so long to wrap my head around it and I cried for months. My twins are now 13 and I can say from experience it’s actually easier than I ever thought it would be.
Colleen posting literally every day so far during her pregnancy WITH TWINS when she literally doesn’t need to but loves talking to us and we love being her friend 🥺💘 okay she’s the best
I agree with you
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@@30nash30 Haha ikr those are so annoying!
Connect with Lauren Luyendek! She went through a miscarriage and is now pregnant with twins and near her due date if I’m not mistaken! She seems like someone you could really connect with on such a deep level.
I was thinking the same thing!!! I love Lauren!!
I literally still cannot wrap my mind around the fact that Colleen is having twins😆
SAMEEEE
Same!
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I know! Seriously, she's going to have THREE KIDS! It's weird to imagine.
SAME!! I thought seeing ultrasound footage/photos would help me wrap my mind around it, but it’s not helping as much as I thought it would!😂
your body was like "we're never doing this again, let's make it count"
Her body heard her & was like hold my beer & jesus take the wheel! This is gunna be one heckin ride!
Lol
There’s a subreddit called parents of multiples. It’s for people who have multiples and/or are expecting multiples. You can ask questions there if you need help. 🙂
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I was so scared too, I have really bad anxiety and my husband was deployed for my twin pregnancy. It was rough but you just do it. You put your big girl pants on and you take it one day at a time and as long as babies are healthy then that's all that matters. You will be okay and your babies will be perfect and you will be so proud of yourself once they get here
as a twin i’m so confident that colleen is going to be a great mom to those two little gummy bears!!
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YUMMY
*Oh sorry-*
Yay! 😅
I am a twin two
@@sanaali7175 ok
I am a fraternal twin and my mom said that it was actually easier to have new born twins than one new born because me and my twin soothed and entertained eachother nearly always so some of the problems like sleeping, being entertained and just overall being happy was so much easier because we just looked to each other for comfort instead of constantly needing her or crying! Hope this helps (:
I can agree with your mom! My identical twin boys are 2 and they do literally everything together, ever since they were born. They have helped each other so much, it's like they have their own comfort person, a built in best friend.
colleen, i had two friends who are twins and their mom was terrified of the pregnancy and she got thru it you will too
I got super-fast pregnant with my first baby a year after you did. And watching your videos helped TREMENDOUSLY. There just aren't people vlogging the reality of pregnancy like you do. It's truly a gift to mamas all over, like me.
That being said, my mom is a di/di twin, which does run in my family. And twins are more likely when you are older and in subsequent pregnancies after your first. So I'm pretty likely to have twins if I get pregnant again. So thank you so much in advance for vlogging all the good and bad. You are amazing.
I promise, it’s gonna be okay. A lot of moms go through being nervous, and their babies and them turn out okay. You have gone through so much, you can handle giving birth to two beautiful babies. My parents were nervous to have me and my twin, but I mean, we all turned out okay :)
same I’m a twin (:
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Awww
I'm a twin but not an identical twin:)
same I'm a twin, but fraternal cause we're boy/girl twins
I can’t be the only one thinking that the baby that was lost just didn’t want to go at it alone so it waited for a buddy. True or not, it’s a cool way to think about it. Praying for healthy babies.
that's kind of how i've been thinking about it too
That’s a beautiful sentiment 🥰
Same
I didn't even think about it like that! That's a great theory, and very possible ❤️
That was my thought as well!!!
I honestly like watching her and hearing her talk about her pregnancy, I love how real and raw she is and for women that are wanting babies, she shows how hard it can be and that’s okay, I want kids and I never really thought about pregnancy but each video she says about it I rush to her channel and watch it over and over
i'm 20 and just found out im pregnant 3 days ago. Heres my advice to you, we are going to have to get through pregnancy and birth no matter what so don't waste all you positive energy and focus on positive vibes only!
Look forward to seeing your two little babies rather than focusing on the anxiety and being scared of what will happen during pregnancy.
I wish you all you the best and remember us women are built for these babies. ❤️❤️
Congrats btw :))
#builtforthis love it congrats 💕
@@blx6578 thank you xo
@@doubleknotsonmyyeezys5498 thank you co
My mom has gone through the same thing in her pregnancy she had a bad journey with me but even worse with my twin sisters but it’s all worth it, you can do it, we are all here to cheer you through this journey.
Me and my mom were watching this and colleen said "we ordered falafel but now I feel sick so I dont want to eat it" and my mother said, "she doesnt want falafel because she "feelsawfel"😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@savebees7626 👏👏👏 I got you. 👍
@@QueenFrostie Thanks sis! Haha Have a good day
@@savebees7626 No problem at all! Enjoy your day, also!
@@QueenFrostie Thanks! :) I promise I will stop replying now!
👏👏👏The best joke I heard all day.👏👏👏
her future kids are gonna be so lucky because they will have a mom that went through so so so so much stress and pain just to bring them into this world. Colleen knows this is gonna be a hard journey but she’s doing this for the sake of her kids 💜🥲
@ur awesome thanks
Remember, our bodies were made to handle any kind of pregnancy. We are strong even when we feel our weakest. You got this colleen. 💕
I’m a twin! When my mom found out she was having twins she was scared and upset, but it’s amazing always having a best friend. Biggest thing I can say as a twin, is letting them be individuals. My sister and I have always been viewed as a pair which can be hard on both of our self esteem sometimes. I love you, you’re going to do amazing. It’s completely normal to be nervous!
1:37 a perfect example of how amazing colleen is as a mom, her instincts kicked in and grabbed Fin so he wouldn't fall back, all while still engaged with playing. Like how freaking cool is she!
Flynn*
My mom had twins as her first pregnancy. She was so scared and freaked out, as was my dad. But she said she just thought about the beautiful babies she’d have at the end. She was so. Scared. And she ended up having two more kids after that twin pregnancy! You got this Colleen
are u one of the twins
Mom of di/di boy/girl twins here! I’m only 5’2. I thought I wouldn’t be able to do it. I was scared (no terrified) about the pregnancy and newborn stage. But my babies are 7,5 months! I did it and you can to! It can be scary and hard sometimes but you are not alone. Praying for you and your babies. I let my fear steal some of my joy during my pregnancy. But girl if I had only known how amazing it would be when not one but two babies smiled at me for the first time. Such a gift. Twins mamas are strong and that totally includes you.
There are twin mom Facebook groups and they can be such an encouragement at times.
Colleen this might sound weird, but REDDIT IS A LIFESAVER! Every time I have ever felt alone and like nobody felt the same as me reddit literally always had someone talking about the same experience as me! I bet you money there is a “Mom with Twins” subreddit!!❤️❤️
Oh no! I hope you feel better, whether or not you don’t feel sick they will still love you. Don’t be afraid to complain, pregnancy is hard. To all the moms out there: You’re so strong!
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I don't know if your bedroom is still upstairs, but would it be possible to relocate to the main floor for this pregnancy? Swap rooms for the duration so that you don't have the issue of going up & down stairs? And I'm not sure if you saw it, but there was a twin mom in the comments who recommended tandem feeding so they're on the exact same schedule (otherwise, you'll be going non-stop). Sending you so much love!! You might have to rest sooner and for longer, but it'll fly by and they'll be here before you know it!! Love love love.
she might choose formula but this is good advice. also i think there is a downstairs bedroom but flynn is upstairs.
@@mejustchillin6495 even if she chose formula its still good to feed them at the same time
You're not alone in this! I DID NOT THINK I COULD DO IT EITHER. I FELT HOPELESS, I FELT ALONE, I FELT LIKE NO ONE UNDERSTOOD WHAT I WAS GOING THROUGH, WHY I WAS SO SCARED, WHY I FELT INCAPABLE OF CARRYING TWO BABIES.... But then I realized, You were made to do this! Yes, it may be hard sometimes, but it's worth it in the end. I was scared myself! Sooooooooo scared. Mind was running a million miles an hour about it. I started my TH-cam channel to be 1 of the few to speak on twin/multiple pregnancies. I too was trying to find other mommies who have had or was currently pregnant with twins and there wasn't much look to. Thank YOU for sharing your thoughts and feelings to US who also need it most. My pregnancy wasn't what I expected, as I did end up going through A LOT which I will be sharing here on TH-cam, BUT not everyones experiences is bad. I see a lot of women give birth naturally, having full term, healthy babies. I've also seen the worst, mine also being one of them and having two beautiful human beings come out of it strong and ready to tackle the worth after all the hell they've been through. In all of this, this is YOUR BEAUTIFUL JOUNREY TO HAVING TWINS and I'm right by your side. Any questions, I'll answer, I'm an open book over here! I WANT to help, I WANT to be the light in many women's fears of having multiples. To know that it's okay to not be okay and it's alright not to have all the answers either, but knowing we have each other to turn to when we do come face to face with these moments. I say this again, I AM HERE FOR YOU! YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS! I may not have all the right words, but I definitely can relate to you 100% and will do whatever it takes to get you through it. I want to be what I didn't have going through pregnancy with twins, and that's A LIGHT IN A PLACE THAT MANY FEEL IS DARK. I WANT TO ZHOW YOU HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS, ONLY IF YOU LET ME! 🥰🤗🙏🏽 I CELEBRATE YOU AND YOURS! YOU GOT THIS COLLEEN!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
as a twin, i just wish my parents raised us as 2 different people rather than like a pair.
I’m not even a twin but I feel you 😭
I’m a twin also and I hated when people would talk about me and my brother they would always just say “the twins “
@@breannacasey7718 I know I'm not a twin but I do feel how annoying and frustrating that can be. I have friends who are twins and I get so upset when people call them "the twins" it's like THEY HAVE NAMES!!!
Guessing it was hard to find your own personality and passion because at least one out of the two twins copies each other
Same
For someone I grew up watching, it’s so shocking that she’ll have 3 kids, wish you the best of luck with this pregnancy Colleen!
I sincerely encourage you to look for pregnancy or twin pregnancy Reddit channels. There are subs for literally everything where you'll be able to find so many people who are going through or have been through what you are.
I had my first baby a year ago, and I had an unexpected c-section and I was 21 at the time. It was such a scary thing BUT when you are given the medicine for the procedure, you will be so relaxed and just excited for your babies! All my worries went out the door once it was started, and the doctors have you in good hands!! Your scared feeling is completely normal about birth. Thank you for sharing this with us mama. Us mamas need each other!!
Colleen you have been through SO much and have always come out so strong. I have no doubt you’re gonna absolutely power through this pregnancy and have two of the best little siblings for Flynn ever. You’ve got this girl 💖
Colleen! My best friend who doesn't know it😭 You got this girl, and I know you are so strong that you WILL be able to get through this pregnancy. We all love and support you over here!!💜💜
i am a twin, and i’m so proud of my mum for what she went through for me and my sister. It’s an incredible thing to be able to carry twins, my mum is a superhero and she is so strong!! Twin mamas are incredible, it’s hard.... but it’s happening for a reason! ❤️❤️
I feel like most people that have been pregnant with any amount of babies have gone through similar emotions that you have and are going through. But not every person is as strong as you to be open about it. Just know that so so so many women and people of all ages look up to you and thank you for giving them a voice or a friend or a shoulder to cry on when they didn't have one❤️
i still can't process the fact that colleen is having twins 🤯
Same!!!
IKR
Same! I’m so happy and excited for her. ❤️
I was just scrolling through TH-cam earlier. And I saw the Video where it says I'm having twins when she was pregnant with Flynn...but it was about her lipsticks she released. I just thought it was really cool and conisdental
ME TOOOO
Literally still shocked Colleen is making 2 more Flynn’s 😍
or flynnettes LOL
@@paigerodriguez1473 LOL I LOVE THAT TOO MUCH
Same
Are we all impressed with Colleen’s hand-eye coordination when she caught the ball on the paddle, or is that just me?
I’m a twin mom and you got this girl. My girl/boy twins are now 8 months and it’s the best. I don’t have any other kids but I do have nieces and watching my twins with their cousins is the absolute best thing. If you need anything please feel free to reach out.
I’m so excited for Flynn to meet his new baby siblings. I just want to hear him saw “awhhh da baby is swleeping” 🥺🥺🥺
My aunt is tall and skinny and few years ago she had triplets , it was hard and scary but so worth it in the end . We’re all so grateful for them and love them very much .
This brings back memories of my own cry sessions not feeling strong enough. I also have di/di twins. I'm glad you have found some twin moms to talk to. It makes all the difference
I hope collen sees this message and that it brings her some comfort! ❤
Let’s bump this up!
I felt the same way with my twins..after 3 years of fertility treatment. But my twins are 16, and amazing!!!💕💕
Rachel from the “You Can Sit With Us” podcast has twins!! I would LOVE if you were on an episode and talked about twins and pregnancy! So excited for you!
this is a great idea!!