No one is forced to watch this video. So there's no excuse for those complaining. You sharing what you're going through is going to help someone whether it is one person or hundreds of people. Keep doing your thing, stay strong and stay you.
No. Your body is *NOT* a failure You are *NOT* a failure You know what you are? You're a woman. You are an *AMAZING* woman bringing smiles to people while carrying a child... you're trying your best. Your best is *THE best.* Don't beat yourself up over this. You're doing amazing.
It's not complaining, it's important. I'm always shocked how little we as women are told about the realities of pregnancy - like you said, it's usually motion sickness, getting a bump, and the miracle of life. No one talks about the constipation or the acne. So when women have scary things happen when they're pregnant, a lot of times they assume it's normal, like you assumed fainting was, when in reality that's a dangerous symptom. Talking (or "complaining") about the less photogenic aspects of pregnancy is important to keep everyone safe and healthy. Thanks for being so open and honest.
PLEASE contact your doctor and discuss something called POTS ( Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) I myself have pots and everything you’ve just spoke about is exactly what happens to me! Fainting, salt intake, low Blood pressure, etc! Pots doesn’t really show up on blood tests or ECGs, the way I was tested was with a simple test of sitting and standing there was no need for a tilt table test because my form of pots is a lot worse than others that tend to have it. Every time I would stand I’d faint or if I walked too much, I couldn’t sleep at all, constantly in and out of hospitals etc. I am now on medication to calm down the fainting. Pots can be triggered by many things really being pregnant could be one of the triggers. Mine occurred because my body was so run down after having glandular fever! Which caused so many more health issues. POTS is never really spoken about especially from where I am anyway, a lot of doctors either didn’t know about it or they just got the diagnosis wrong for many people. There definitely needs to be more awareness for this condition. Believe it or not this is the most simplified way I could write this without making it into a whole essay😂
Bry Jones I 100% agree, I myself also have POTS and think she should be tested for it, pregnancy can bring POTS on so I think it would be safe to be checked!
@@LindseyObrooke really.....? It's so she doesn't choke on the vomit. Doesn't matter If you are pregnant, 5 years old, or drunk. You WILL CHOKE CAUSE GRAVITY! My goodness.
COLLEEN PLEASE READ: I have had 3 babies.. my second pregnancy this exact thing happened to me at 21 weeks and from that day forward I was in EXCRUCIATING pain for the next 8 weeks. I am so sorry you're going through this. Bed rest girl... please go on bed rest. It is the ONLY thing that will help. This is a common thing! There is no pass or fail when it comes to pregnancy. Some bodies can tolerate it and some bodies cant. I had a pain free third pregnancy if that give you any hope. At 34 weeks start taking evening primrose oil capsules orally and vaginally (look it up.) Love you. You are carrying him like a champ that's all that matters. Stay strong, momma. ❤
Hey Colleen, the likelihood of you reading and/or seeing this is slim to none, but I hope you do. When my mom was pregnant with me, she was having the same conditions you are having now with your little cutie. She was passing out ALL the time also having low blood pressure. She did the same as you and went in for a stress test, EKG, etc. However, at the time they did not find anything. Fast forward to when I was 5, my mom was diagnosed with a heart condition. She underwent heart surgery and she is all fixed now. They tested me, they said I was fine. Unfortunately, five years later I was diagnosed with an Atrial Septal Defect with an Sinus Venosus and had to undergo open heart surgery asap. I guess my point to this comment is that the heart is tricky and extremely complicated. Don't have just one test done. If you can (and I don't know your medical history or anything), try to have multiple tests and echocardiograms done. I just mainly want you and your new family to be completely okay. I hope everything gets better! Keep us updated when you can and when you feel like it. Take time for you and your family.
Lauren Davis I’m replying to this comment to try and boost it so hopefully Colleen sees it. My family has a history of heart and genetic conditions so I know how important but temperamental heart health can be.
A coworker of mine lived her whole life just fine, and when she went to conceive got check-up and they noticed she had a hole in her heart. Totally agreed that the heart is tricky! Can't hurt to mention it when you're all done with pregnancy just so they can get another check!
Boosting this. My mother has lived with a heart condition her whole life and pregnancies were harder on her because of it; my sister and I are both very lucky to be fine, but any and all precautions are good and it never hurts to be thorough.
@@endakat me too I hope the person that wrote this comment and their mom are ok and I hope colleen sees this so nothing dangerous happens to her or the baby
Colleen, you HAVE to stop being so hard on yourself! You are NOT failing at carrying your baby. A woman only has so much control over her pregnancy. You clearly love your son and are doing the absolute best you can. There are things that you cannot control, and those things do not make you ANY less of an amazing mom or an amazing carrier of your baby. Stay strong, girl. Three months left! 💪
First of all it is NEVER okay for anyone to shame you for complaining about your pregnancy. I am a nurse and used to work on a Maternity floor and took care of pregnant women who had to spend months in the hospital prior to delivery because they were so sick. Pregnancy is a big deal, and what your going through is not normal, and it is okay to complain. Your body is going through hell just so you can create a new life. Be proud of what your body is doing because you are growing a tiny human. Second, before you know it this beautiful boy of yours will be in your arms and all these trials will be all worth it. You've got this! I will however keep you in my prayers for a much smoother and healthier pregnancy.
Thank you for saying this but I’ve had people in my life that have cried because they couldn’t get pregnant and when you see somebody always complaining about having that blessing I can see where they are coming from but that doesn’t justify how people are treating her at all. Plus they have the option to watch her or not so I totally agree.
PLEASE READ THIS COLLEEN. I am in my twenties and I have 2 kids. The first one was an easy beautiful pregnancy the second one almost broke me emotionally and physically. What you have sounds a lot like SPD (symphisis pubis dysfunction). It hurts to walk, sit, stand, roll in bed, stand on one leg to get pants/shoes on. Do Not Let Your Doctor Tell You Its Nothing And You Can't Help It! I almost had to gets c section and wear a back brace to be able to walk post pregnancy. The chiropractor will feel your hips and pubis bone and try to realign you and girl the exercises they give you HURT but do them! There is so much advice I have for you I wish I could just call you omg. My 2nd pregnancy was exactly like this and worse.. Please take care of yourself and force your doctor to listen. So many pregnant women struggle with doctors writing off serious problems and saying you can't do anything. I love you get well! ( btw im on my fiancé account my names micaela loll)
I had it too and went to the chiropractor it made me human again i was going to have to quit work. I hope she sees this too because it saved me mine started at 4 months
Melissa Haile sorry to hear that! Mine started around 6 as just an irritation and within a few weeks I was on the grocery store floor sobbing that I couldn't take another step. I had been told several times by actual doctors that it was just a "normal part of pregnancy" and received no help. When I finally saw a PT he said it was so bad I needed to come in 3 times a week and sleep with a brace on. If we had caught it earlier on it wouldn't have gotten so severe but now im 6 months post partum and I still have to have appointments with my PT and there's a chance I might never walk the same as I used to. Its a very serious thing regardless how "common" it is. Im so glad you are doing well now, bless you!
SWIMMING/ FLOATING in the pool is the best for that pelvic pain. I suffered so badly with my daughter and that was the only thing that relieved the pressure. Even if it’s for an hour!
I had a miscarriage in February, and I would have been due this month (I probably would have already given birth at this point). But watching these videos of Colleen’s pregnancy warms my heart. I’m so happy she gets to experience this, and it’s completely fine to be upset. It’s completely fine to be frustrated at the pain you’re in, or frustrated that things aren’t going to plan. I’m not upset that she’s pregnant and I’m not. I know she’s not saying these things to complain, she’s being real. But Colleen, you’re doing amazing. You’re already so caring, nurturing, and maternal. This little boy will be so well cared for and loved. You deserve to take a break and let your body rest. You’re creating another life, and you have to put him first. I hope you stay well and rest.
people are annoyed with colleen for talking about being pregnant and to be honest I'm annoyed of her apologizing for it, theres a human being in her body. your true fans love you colleen
Colleen I have had 4 children and all of my pregnancies were rough. I feel your pain honey! Not everyone enjoys being pregnant and don’t let people make you feel bad. That doesn’t mean you won’t love your baby! Pregnancy can be so difficult. You are brave and tough and don’t let anyone make you feel any other way! We know you’ll be a great mom!
Girl my pregnancy was rough too. Gestational hypertension, hemorrhoids, sciatica pain, injured esophagus from vomiting so much :( it sucks feeling like you can’t be as happy and excited as you’re “supposed “ to because you’re having such a hard time. But it ends... and you have this beautiful little person. And they are so worth it. And you feel immediately relief because you aren’t pregnant anymore.
Any one complaining has never been through a difficult pregnancy, and by that has no right to say a thing. Sit down, be quiet and let her vent. It is a HUGE deal in a persons life, absolutely huge. Come back in 10 years when you understand.
Yo put that how I feel about my period through like I will tear up a little go through bad cramps on belly the down place pain leg feel so weak can't sleep I mean period and pregnancy is hard like trust me we all as women go through this
SalemsLady M I was never pregnant 🤰 but I don’t know how women do it! Some women do suffer with pain and a lot of discomfort. I had a friend that couldn’t even drive. You’re absolutely right people are crazy and dissociated for they criticizing her.
Liz, she may not know. Saying "other people have it worse than I do" is literally the reason it took me YEARS to seek help for my mood disorder. Years. No joke. It finally took a friend of mine saying something similar to what I said for me to get the help I needed. Not everyone knows that their struggles are worthy of help, so there's no harm in someone else reiterating the fact.
Omg colleen please don't feel bad about anything. You have every right to talk and "complain" about the problems you have with pregnancy. It's hard! It's probably the hardest thing a woman ever has to do and no one talks about it. I'm so glad that you're brave enough to say these things because they're things that I never even considered. And it's nice to know that if something like that ever happens to me, I know I'm not the only one. Like how you said you feel guilty and sad cause you see everyone else having a great pregnancy and you're not... I wonder if you wouldn't feel that way if more people talked about it. You're strong. You've got this! Just try to remember that nothing is your fault. You're doing everything you can for that baby. Some people handle certain situations better than others, this is no different. It has nothing to do with your mind, just the way your body is reacting and that's okay. Stay strong girl
The saddest part of this is that she feels like she has to defend her pain and her honesty. Like, she has to put disclaimers on EVERYTHING! "I know I don't have it as bad as everyone," "I know not everyone has it like this," and "This is just me being honest." Like, haters, why can't she just behest and tell us about how she is doing without having to defend her being in pain to every douchebag with a keyboard. Colleen, I love you, and support you, and you don't have to defend your pain and what you're going through. Some of it is normal, some of it isn't, and I think it's so great and so commendable that you talk about this, it's so important! Like, people keep telling you to shut up because of women who have it worse or women who can't get pregnant. What they don't get is that there are soooooo many women for whom you are probably super important, because whether they have it a little bit better that you, but worse than the perfect pregnancy everyone talks about, or they have it worse than you, you're right: No one else tells this truth, and this truth is important!! You sharing your story, shows women everywhere that it's okay to not have a good and perfect pregnancy, and that it doesn't make them a failure (it doesn't make you one either, btw), and that it doesn't make them any less of a mother or a person, and doesn't diminish their love for their child. So, THANK YOU, Colleen, for defending these problems, so that dozens of women don't have to do it by themselves!!
Colleen, my heart just broke picturing you on that plane. That person behind you was so sweet and absolutely right, nobody needs to apologize for doing what needs to be done. I'm so grateful about how open and honest you've been, and I am certain you're helping so many others navigate their own pregnancy struggles. Sending love from my toy computer, and I really hope things get better for you.
Colleen, don’t you even DARE to feel bad about anything! This is your body, your baby and your life. Yes some women are sadly unlucky and aren’t able to get pregnant or deliver successfully but you’re in pain. This is your first baby and you are clearly in love with him but you’re also struggling. Your body hasn’t ever experienced anything like what it’s experiencing right now I mean GURL, YOURE GROWING A TINY HUMAN INSIDE OF YOU!! I had the fact you’re feeling so miserable during such a fascinating time but once he’s alive and breathing in the world and you can hold him in your arms, the pain and sickness and miserable feelings will completely disappear and you can spend the rest of your life without the pain and just being completely in love with your family. We love you Colleen, and we support everything you do, even if it is a video of you eating in and out at 3 am crying! Stay safe and look after yourself kween ❤️❤️
My first pregnancy was sooo smooth, no issues, i was induced and had an epidural, slept through a 25 hour labor and I had a beautiful almost 9 lb baby boy. My second pregnancy, it was so hard to eat I was constantly puking but always hungry, I lost ten lbs right away, headaches all the time my pelvis hurt and felt stretched always. I got induced, got an epidural that did not work, had a painful 8 hour labor and I had a small 7 lb baby girl. So every pregnancy is different EVEN IN THE SAME WOMAN
i'm so sorry this pregnancy has been such a hard time. seriously, THANK YOU for talking about this. it's not talked about enough!! love you colleen, you're so close to having a beautiful baby boy:)
Colleen dont be scared to let your feelings fly I love YOU and those who are rude to YOU just need to know the struggles of being pregnant because my mom had a hard pregnancy but yet it was sooooo worth it and also thay need not click on the video if thay are just going to criticize YOU. Love ya colleen dont ever give up I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH and i believe in YOU .😍😘😊I'm soooo happy for YOU and your baby bye🤰🏻🤱🏻👼🏽👪🤘❤💓💕💖💗💙💚💛🧡💜🖤💝💞💟❣💌
I agree, it’s a very hard thing to go thru. You are growing a human. In no way is it easy. Then there is labor , delivery and the healing after. It’s such a long process but then you have this amazing life in the end. But I hope Colleen does a lot of research and learns about everything that can happen during, before and after. Every pregnancy is so different. As much as they tell you to enjoy it, I always say do what you gotta do to get thru it and enjoy it after lol. I have low pressure too. I passed out during labor. Lovely lol
Hi Colleen! I’m an occupational therapist and just wanted to give you some advice that might be helpful. The recommendation to slow down during postural transitions is good. I usually recommend taking a break once transitioning from laying down to sitting at the edge of your bed. Please get a blood pressure cuff and check before you stand. Do some arm raises and slow leg kicks to get your blood flowing. Should bring your blood pressure up before you stand. With the pelvic pain and getting dressed I would follow these precautions: don’t bend more than 90 degrees to get dressed, don’t cross your legs, no internal rotation of your legs (don’t point them inward). It might sound silly but I would look into getting a dressing stick or reacher to get pants on without bending over/sock aid and long handled shoe horn might be helpful too. All available on amazon. Hope this is helpful for the rest of your pregnancy!
80% or 6 billion people live in poverty or make less than $4,000/yr. Millions of children are starving to death every year. Figure out how you're alive first before you make another mouth to feed 3 times a day times 365 days a year times 18 years
Women don't talk about how hard it is to be pregnant because people will try to make you feel guilty for not being ecstatic every moment of the process. The process hurts. You are completely sacrificing yourself to bring this little human into the world safely. It hurts because physically and mentally, you are being molded into a mommy. Your little man is shaping you into his mommy right now. You are gonna be a great mom honey. Just keep your chin up cause when you see him, I promise, all this pain will be just a memory.
TAKE. CARE. OF. YOURSELF. that's all that matters. and stop apologizing for it!!!!!! (I know that's easier said than done but...you are such a hard worker, please, put the baby and your body FIRST :(
I have no idea if you will ever even read this. But I have 3 kids and being pregnant was rough and painful. The BEST thing for the Pubic and tailbone and hip pain is sitting on a big yoga ball, and just roll your hips around. I stayed on that thing for months..and Very warm baths 😉 I always have low blood pressure too.. so i blacked out a lot. Dont panic after the baby is born and they get worried about the low blood pressure..(blood loss)😁 It will come back up. You don't have much longer!!! You can do it!👍 And before you know it you'll be doing it again😂 I hope it gets better for you... But I've been there and NEVER did really until the last month then I turn into a crazy mom on meth cleaning. Yay. Babies!lol
The blackouts could be due to your iron levels. My sister was severely anemic with all her pregnancies and would black out just like you are describing. Maybe look into that.
everywhere at the same time anemia is a very basic thing and would have been checked with a basic blood test (especially after Colleen said she had many tests done), and it’s not something that can be mistaken or fucked up easily.
Ashley Davis did she have a high heart rate as well? I’m 3 months pregnant and I’ve been having bad dizzy spells and my heart would start racing then slow and it’s been terrifying. What other symptoms did she have if you wouldn’t mind?
@@meganalaura6641 That sounds like low blood pressure issues. I was also anemic with my pregnancies and didn't have those symptoms but if it is severe it could cause dizziness and black outs. Everyone is different. I would check your blood pressure, if thats fine then maybe check your iron. You can always take a slow fe iron pill with or without anemia, it will only help the pregnancy. You can also take a prenatal with iron in it to help as well. Hope that helps!
In fact my friend had an abnormally shaped uterus and her baby pressed against the artery without her laying down and she fainted frequently too. Sounds like maybe this could be the case?
Colleen is such a real and pure person, her way of speaking is mesmerizing.. everytime i start watching one of her videos i simply cannot stop until the end.. really good role model for everyone watching, Colleen thanks for being inspiring and adding a beautiful note to this world
I'm not pregnant and I started crying when you talked about that sweet lady telling you not to apologize! I love nice people and older people. I'm so glad she told you that I'm sure you needed to hear that when you were so upset feeling like your disrupting others lives. Just know it wasn't your fault and that anyone that couldn't see and understand that can eat a D. Lol sending you love sweet momma!
I'm glad I'm not the only one lol. Colleen is so sweet we all have an emotional connection with her and that's so neat that she has been so open and let us all be apart of her pregnancy journey!
I have very low blood pressure too and I have lost a child and what I went through in the first and beginning of the second trimester was scary! Your body isn't a mess! You can carry your baby and that in itself is amazing! Have a faith that you will find a way to reduce or not experience these fainting spells. I wish you luck in your travels! 💙💙💙💙
Thank you all for being so sweet when you respond to me sharing my story so that she (Colleen) wouldn't feel alone. Thanks for your kind words and thoughts!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS. I wish more people would post about their pregnancy struggles. I’m so sorry you are dealing with all of this, if it makes you feel better I am right there with you. I’m experiencing a lot of the same things minus the fainting but the pain is unbearable. It sucks but remember it’s temporary & eventually once our babies come out the pain will subside...I hope. Lol. Hang in there love, we are strong & will get through this.
Channon Rose Vlogs I totally recommend Channon videos for pregnancy as she is 100% real and not ashamed to say the bad side effects. You’re both going to have beautiful babies soon though! It’s so worth it , you’re both so strong! I love you both loads and hope you’re both feeling better soon💕💕💕
Channon! 💖 it’s such a shame Colleen never replies to you as you’ve shown her a lot of support and been through the mill yourself during your pregnancy! Would be nice to see you two collab
As someone who had a ROUGH first pregnancy and is pregnant again and hoping to avoid the same problems but already having issues can I please just say THANK YOU!!! I love your honesty so much and I’m so sorry for all you’re going through! I really hope things get better for you!! 🙏💙 I 100% feel you when you said you’re sick of people looking at you like you’re a glass structure that could break at any moment! Pretty jealous of those ladies that have an easy time but hoping things get much better for you soon!
I had three kids and hated being pregnant. It was miserable every single day. Pure misery. BUT totally worth it. Obviously, I did it three times! My body didn’t like being pregnant at all. Not liking being pregnant doesn’t mean you don’t love your baby. I struggled to get pregnant and still complained about being pregnant. For me it was a means to an end. Babies are miracles and we suffer and it’s worth it. It does end and I literally felt instantly better when my babies came out. And then postpartum recovery is rough but just get through this first. 😉 When you feel down and in pain close your eyes and imagine holding your baby and singing to him. He will be the most wonderful thing to ever happen to you. Ever.
Colleen if you have access to a pool you should absolutely go swim!!!!! I am 7 months pregnant with twins and have had terrible back pain, and it feels so amazing to swim. It feels like all the pressure comes off your body and helps you relax. I would encourage you to swim with someone since you have been fainting, but it may really help relieve some pressure off your body. The support bands did nothing for me and made me feel more uncomfortable.
rckINC yesssss swimming is the best sense you’re floating and helps with the pain and it’s so relaxing. I hope she does it. I have 2 baby girls and did it with both pregnancies
This video made me tear up. Colleen it’s okay if you take a break we will all understand and you can complain as much as you want because you’re pregnant and we all know it hurts but you are a strong woman and you can get through this
Army medic - mom of 2... sounds like Syncopal episode due to low blood pressure - lean to to your left hip when you sit to improve systemic circulation. Moving to lay down when feeling faint will make it worse slowly rotate your hips so that your left side bears the brunt of your belly weight, practice “combat” breathing - people forget to breathe when faint. Most women get low BP when pregnant. Sloooowly move from sitting or laying to standing. Hyperemesis gravidarum along w an already low BP is going to make lose consciousness. You need to probably get saline IVs. (Youve probably gained so much weight due to being underweight prior). To alleviate pelvic bone pain around mons pubis take a “sits” bath... aka a butt bath in really warm water or use heating pad *only* on the pubic bone. Don’t raise core temp. Raising core temp can be dangerous for baby. Next, if you are on pill supplements you may not be absorbing them. Try child chewables- they have the same ingredients and are much more absorbable- compare % of pill per chewable to take quantifiable amount. Take care!!
This video is SO important for all of women! No one ever tells us what the real pregnancy looks like, and you are strong enough to talk about all the issues. Thank you, Colleen!
There was always something with my pregnancy too and I felt absolutely terrible in so many ways the whole time. I was so jealous of people who were enjoying their pregnancies too. We want another baby eventually but I still am not sure I can go through pregnancy again. I feel for you so much. It’s one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. You are so strong and once you hold your baby it will be the biggest relief in the world. 💕
I’m so grateful for this video. I’m struggling... and I’m so happy to be pregnant but I’m miserable. Nothing I’m experiencing is as severe as you but it’s just frustrating and defeating and I just keep crying. But this is comforting.
“I haven’t brushed my hair, why do I look so disgusting?” Are u kidding me girl? The first thing I thought when I clicked on your video was “Wow! Colleen looks GORGEOUS today!” 😍
Have you heard of POTS syndrome? My sister has it, basically her heart rate increases over 25 bpm whenever she stands up and fainting is very common as well. Not sure you have it but I think you can get it when you're going through a lot of stress or some kind of physical trauma(including pregnancy). My sister got it after her second pregnancy and she was having all kinds of stomach problems. Salt intake is important as well as drinking a lot of water!! I really hope you see this because none of her doctors even knew what POTS was and they all said everything looked normal even though my sister had no energy, and could barely stand up without feeling like she was going to faint.
This is so unbelievably validating. You took the words out of my mouth and I am so thankful for this video because I’m finding 2 years later and it is so relevant to my pregnancy and it’s hard finding people being so raw about the struggle of pelvic pain and the emotions that come with it. Thank you xx
Hey girl! I’m not someone to comment on videos often, but I had my daughter in 2016 and I went through the almost the exact same thing I would puke 3-5 times a day for the first 5 months. And I would pass out often (once I was Christmas shopping and passed out & woke up to a random stranger holding my head) super awkward. I also have very low blood pressure. You’re not alone. I was miserable my whole almost 42 weeks of pregnancy, but I gave birth to a healthy beautiful baby girl and I’m considering doing it all again😂 everything will turn out just fine! Much love❤️❤️
Gabrielle Reynolds My best friend had the same problems when she was pregnant! She was either sick or sleep for 90% of it, she said labor was hard but her daughter is adorable, healthy, and almost 8 months!
This does sound like a low blood pressure problem, I've never been pregnant but this kind of fainting happens to me all the time without the puking. Like Colleen said, I don't black out completely (I'm aware and sometimes I can even answer people who are talking to me), but I can't hear properly/at all (depending on how strong it comes) or see anything (black fog). I have maybe 3 seconds beforehand when I know it's going to happen and it usually goes away in 1-2m. Also my legs give way and I end up falling on the floor, so my family and friends know when to grab me. During warm weather or if I haven't eaten in a while or if get up too fast, this happens, sometimes 10x in a day.
My pregnancy was horrible. I had hyperemisis, was hospitalized 5 times. Had 16 ultrasounds and ended up having her 4 weeks early. Then I immediately got my tubes tied! Pregnancy is hard and serious! People need to lay off you.
AMENN!!! My prayer for Colleen is that God would bless, protect, give grace to Colleen, and everything else positive would come to her & her little boy, from God!!!!!! -Amen :) :]] ♡♡♡♡♡
I am SO glad you spoke about this. I was diagnosed with Preeclampsia at 6months & was always in pain/swollen/constantly in the hospital for my blood pressure & felt like NOBODY understood me. Pregnancy is NOT easy & the struggles are ALWAYS overlooked.Thank you for speaking up.
this sounds EXACTLY like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) PLEASE look into it Colleen, it’s like a textbook case. And another condition that comes along with it a lot is called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, which causes a lot of joint and ligament pain due to hypermobility. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, but you do have a community here to support you, and if you do have these conditions, people like us will be here for you.
Every woman.......... I will repeat, EVVVVERRRRRYYYYY woman complains about the rough days/parts of being pregnant. It doesn't mean they are blaming the baby, it's just rough at times. I complained on the daily for the last 2 months of my pregnancy with my son because his head was literally resting IN the birth canal and I couldn't walk without practically doing the splits. It was NOT fun or beautiful! If people give you ish for complaining FUC-GETABOUT THEM! Pregnancy is NOT a daily Disney fairy tale. Hold strong girl...... you're almost there!
It sickens me to hear that people actually criticize you over you talking about your pregnancy. People can never keep to themselves. They always have to put their heads into other people’s lives. I’m so proud of you for all of this. You’re so strong. You’re gonna be an awesome Mom.
I'm watching this literally a week before Flynn's second birthday, and I think it's amazing the way you documented the journey of your pregnancy-and all of the nightmares that came with it. Colleen, please remember that you were not and have never been "whining" or "complaining" about what you went through. You're human, your feelings and pain are ALWAYS valid. I'm so proud of you for your willingness to document every vulnerable and difficult moment that you went through.
I love you so much Colleen, thank you for sharing this journey. Its so important to show the real sides of pregnancy. Continue growing that beautiful boy and take care of yourself!
Pregnancy is dangerous and difficult, it's a misconception to believe that it's natural or easy. Maybe for some women, but for most it's a life-threatening event, and it's only thanks to modern medicine that women don't die that much anymore during pregnancy or childbirth. To every expectant mother: don't be afraid to talk about whatever is going on, don't be ashamed, don't feel like a failure. Every single person born yet was conceived through pregnancy and as a society we should be supporting all mothers.
It is good for anyone to know the reality of pregnancy!! Thank you for sharing. Don't beat yourself up. You're already showing what a great mom you're going to be! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
When I first heard that you were taking a break I got really sad, But then I found out you were pregnant and then I was like “TAKE A BREAKKKKK” Edit: holy crap, it’s only been a day and we’re already at 477. Thanks guys!
Your videos have made a difference for me. I'm 7 months pregnant. I am so thankful that my body is reacting to the pregnancy well but my situation is a different story. I live in a room the size of shoe box, my job doesn't offer maternity leave and I'm struggling to get my licence back that I lost due to unpaid tickets that I can't afford. I'm terrified I will not be able to afford the things my baby needs. I have these thoughts everyday. They consume me, then I think of how the stress is affecting her and that stressed me out more. Your videos have not only been a stress relief for me but also that things are hard for everyone and we will all get through them because that what moms do. Thank you for sharing your story with us and I'm so sorry things have been so hard for you health wise but just keep telling yourself that you can get through it..thats what I do. Keeping yourself in a healthy mental state makes such a difference whenever you face a new problem. Whenever I get down I try meditating or telling my self this is just a moment in time.. it's not forever... You can do it 💕 so just keep telling yourself you can do it, you are strong. God gives us what he thinks we can handle 💕 so just like I can get through my hard time so can you 💕 also it's ok to take breaks and it's ok to cry and it's ok to complain, don't let people tell you it's not.
Aww! I will keep you in my prayers! God will be with you, just have faith and pray. Maybe start a TH-cam channel about it? It’s a great way to earn some money! Besides, you don’t even need to be anywhere except home. I’ll watch your vids if you do decide to start a channel 💕💞
LALAawesome100 I gave my child up for adoption because I wasn’t ready! My job does have a paternity leave but it doesn’t pay! My manager at the bakery was so kind to me through my pregnancy! When he found out I guess he was shocked but when it came to the day when I was getting contractions my coworker offered to take me home I was worried about if my manager at the bakery would be mad! But they knew that he would understand ! 14 hours of labor literally
LALAawesome100 praying for you and your struggles! You’re so brave and sweet and I know you will get through this! You’re so beautiful inside and out! I pray you have a successful rest of your pregnancy, a beautiful and successful labor, and a beautiful, healthy, happy, amazing little angel baby💞💞You’re so beautiful and so strong and I know you can get through this💞💞💛2 more months left!✝️💛
I think everyone in the comment section will say.. Colleen just take a break! :) I feel you, I had 2 years of illness. Take a break if you really need one, focus on your life. :) 💜💕💙
Colleen I wish you would stop apologizing!!!!! You don’t need to!!! It makes me so mad when you apologize!!!😂😂 but seriously we love you no matter what
You’re almost there, friend! You’re already a wonderful momma. And you stop apologizing and feeling bad for talking about how hard things have been for you. You’re a human being, hard times and health problems don’t get put on hold because you’re a TH-camr. Your fans love you because you’re a real person, never forget that. Love you, Colleen. 💕🌙
I am SO EXTREMELY thankful to you for talking about your experience with pelvic pain. I feel like I’m exaggerating or like a wimp because I’m in so much pain in my hips and pelvic bone... I just talked to one of the doctors (at my office they cycle through them all so you can meet them all before delivery), who happened to be a man, about the extreme pain I was feeling. He said it was most likely due to my posture.... I felt so overlooked and dismissed, especially because I was asking for tips on how to relieve or work with the pain, and it seemed like he was belittling my pain. Like you, it hurts to do almost anything. I’m only 21 weeks and sometimes I get used to the pain, and other times I can’t go up and down the stairs... Thank you so much for sharing all of these vlogs for us to go through, but also for me to remember that I’m not alone, I’m not being a baby, and my pain is valid. I appreciate you SO FREAKING MUCH.
Ahhhhhh yes! I have chronic low blood pressure disease. This happens to me and I'm 56 and not pregnant. I've always had low blood pressure. Make sure you always tell the doctor even after baby. That is why my pregnancies sucked. Don't stress babe just take time off. This all happened to me darlin. Hope you get to read this.
I love this type of video. You need to be real on TH-cam. You can't hide away all your feelings, especially when your pregnant. I hope you feel better soon. ❤️😊
PLEASE READ THIS COMMENT!!! I have something called POTS and it can happen during pregnancy. I developed it due to another condition I have, but many women experience it while pregnant. I actually have videos on my channel about it if you're interested but thats not the point. I go through this every single day and have for 4 years. It is incredibly draining and I'm so sorry you have to go through this too. Not saying you have POTS but either way the experience and symptoms are the same. My prayers are with you while you wait for the arrival of your sweet boy.
I was thinking the same thing!! I have POTS as well and it’s super frustrating. By the way I love your Instagram account, I’ve been following for a little over a year and you’re amazing!
Thank you for sharing. I am just watching this ... 2 years later. Talking about pregnancy symptoms/pains is NOT complaining. Pregnancy is not easy. Not for many & talking about it does not make you ungrateful ... I dunno what i am saying, but thank you for sharing.
Hugs! Our society doesn't appreciate how difficult pregnancy is on a woman's body, and women's pain is not taken seriously by doctors. You're not alone!
Maybe look into Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). I have this, and while I’ve never been pregnant I know it can cause a whole slew of things with pregnancy and life in general. Basically it’s a connective tissue disorder where your body doesn’t hold itself together properly. Which could maybe explain your pelvic bone issue. Also many people who have EDS also have postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS) which could maybe explain the fainting. Women with EDS can also experience more severe symptoms during pregnancy than other women. There are many different types of EDS, and it actually pretty common and extremely under diagnosed because many people, Including doctors, don’t know what it is. I know it sounds scary but it’s actually not too bad. (For me anyway) I don’t know if this is what you have but it might be worth looking into. Please like so she can see!
I know you will probably never see this, but it's worth a shot if for some reason it can help... At six months, you should definitely not be having these issues. I have a LOT of medical problems and this sounds exactly like a condition I have. It's called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, and it causes symptoms such as syncope (fainting), pre-syncope (near fainting), tachycardia (fast heartbeat), shaking, adrenaline dysfunction, slow motility (constipation), nausea, and very low blood pressure. The issue with POTS is that so many doctors either don't know what it is or aren't educated about it. That is why people like me are trying to get awareness out there! Even if you haven't had these symptoms before getting pregnant that doesn't mean you don't have it. Either you had it with mild symptoms before, or the pregnancy triggered it. Which would make sense since pregnancy is completely changing your body! That could totally cause your autonomic nervous system to go out of whack. There are some tests you can do at home to see if there is any chance you could have it, like the poor man's tilt table test. Even if you don't have it, there are some things that can help.. I use compression leggings, and they are very helpful for pre-syncope and fainting. Obviously, they would be very difficult to wear at 6 months pregnant! I have also tried compression socks, and they work just as good. Also, you should try taking salt pills. I use a brand called salt stick- they are good on the stomach. If this continues you can even ask your doctor about at home saline IV therapy. I get it once a week. Fainting everyday would definitely signify you need some sort of treatment. I really hope you feel better soon! It makes me so sad to hear you aren't doing well. But I know any mother would take the pain so they could see their child. You are so hardworking and strong, and your son will be beyond lucky to have you as a mother. Sending prayers and so much love your way
Risa The Alien Queen Pregnant women experience these symptoms, by not usually at 6 months. And this is very severe, so it isn’t normal. But yeah, laying on your side can help if it’s a pregnancy issue. But this doesn’t seem to be- this seems like something bigger.
@@maddygrace3169 I was just thinking the same thing. I do not have POTS but my friend does. These symptoms remind me of what she went through before her diagnosis which took a very long time. Colleen it may not be this at all but it's worth mentioning to your Doctor. BTW my friend who has POTS just had a very healthy baby girl about 6 months ago. 🙂 I sure hope you feel better...please don't feel like you need to apologize to your fans. They love you, I can tell and would want you to take care of yourself and your baby in whatever way you need to. Sending you warm mama vibes. 🙂
Maddy Grace omg! My best friend has POTS! I was just thinking about this exact thing. I was wondering if that was something she could have. I know pregnant women can get things and then they go away.
Colleen, We would rather have you make your video little bit late and feel good, rather than make your video on time but feel dizzy and sick the entire time! We love ya fam!
I wish she could cancel her shows to, but if you listen to her she said there is no way that can be done there is probably a contract by the way she was talking and contracts hold you to them or you pay the price. So we the Fan,s needs to pray for her morning and night that this keeps going away she said for 2 days now she has not thrown up or fainted.
Have you ever heard of POTS? I have that, and all these symptoms are what happen EXACTLY to me. Please get this comment liked so she can see, because it could help her a lot to look into this.
Bethany Minar I thought this omg! Okay so this is SO random, but I’m having chest pains, pre-syncope, shortness of breath, standing for too long I faint, sitting for too long I faint, constant dizziness, blurry vision, headaches & So much more !!! & one doctor told me ‘maybe it’s POTS’ I know what this is as I have a friend with it! But then two doctors want to test for epilepsy! I’m convinced it’s POTS though, from the symptoms do I sound like you before you was diagnosed?? X
thank you so much for sharing this. currently going through a lot of anxiety in my pregnancy and vomiting. feels really good to know i’m not alone. made my heart hurt when you started tearing up. i feel for you.
Please please take a break. Don’t even bother with social media until your bub is born. Don’t feel pressured to upload. You need a break, your fans will understand ❤️❤️
6 months pregnant as well with a little boy right now! I suffer from scoliosis, a severe case that had me in the hospital for 8 hours because I couldn’t walk or stand up without pain. Basically I have muscle spasms in my back, hips, butt and down my legs. Sometimes pregnancy is rough and you NEED to complain about it. Of course it’s worth it, but it’s HARD and people need to understand that. I’ve also had an episode like that when I got out of the shower, couldn’t see or hear and my arms and legs were numb! I was told that it’s because of your blood pressure being low, mixed in with anxiety. For pelvic pain, I would suggest not going to a chiropractor, but to go to physical therapy. It’s helps me a lot, they massage your hips and sides, as well as give you little exercises to do such as slow squats and they help a ton!!
Aw Colleen! It’s okay. Pregnancy is HARD. You are doing great momma. My first pregnancy was very scary and stressful. Hoping this pregnancy is much nicer but we will see 🤞🏼
Thank you for doing this video and being honest. I’m in my first trimester and I haven’t been able to function at all for 3 weeks now due to sickness and nausea. Feeling like I’m doing a bad a job and feeling so alone but your video makes me feel so much better.
Who else is ALWAYS interested in whatever Colleen has to say? Especially about her pregnancy
Yep definitely love her pregnancy talks
🙋♀️ ME
um ME!!
Meeee
MMMMEEEEEEEE
No one is forced to watch this video. So there's no excuse for those complaining. You sharing what you're going through is going to help someone whether it is one person or hundreds of people. Keep doing your thing, stay strong and stay you.
No.
Your body is *NOT* a failure
You are *NOT* a failure
You know what you are?
You're a woman.
You are an *AMAZING* woman bringing smiles to people while carrying a child...
you're trying your best.
Your best is *THE best.*
Don't beat yourself up over this. You're doing amazing.
Dj .mp3 I truly hope she sees this.
Awe I hope she or someone else going through stuff like this sees the comment
You're
Everyone needs to see this!!
Men are amazing too.
It's not complaining, it's important. I'm always shocked how little we as women are told about the realities of pregnancy - like you said, it's usually motion sickness, getting a bump, and the miracle of life. No one talks about the constipation or the acne. So when women have scary things happen when they're pregnant, a lot of times they assume it's normal, like you assumed fainting was, when in reality that's a dangerous symptom. Talking (or "complaining") about the less photogenic aspects of pregnancy is important to keep everyone safe and healthy. Thanks for being so open and honest.
👏EX👏ACT👏LY👏
*we love u sis, your mental & physical health is so much more important than uploading or being present on your socials*
take your time and come back
💘
Luv u ❤️❤️❤️
Well that didn't age well...
@@teganpilling 😂😂 that made me ✨laugh my head off ✨
I feel that we all can agree that you can take a break
It’s Smiley for sure. She shouldn’t have to worry about TH-cam right now.
Coleen u definitely deserve a break the fact that your not posting is not a problem u need to talk things slow ❤️ u
Definitely!!
Yes although we will all miss her she deserves it she should put herself first
Yes. Please take a break
PLEASE contact your doctor and discuss something called POTS ( Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) I myself have pots and everything you’ve just spoke about is exactly what happens to me! Fainting, salt intake, low Blood pressure, etc! Pots doesn’t really show up on blood tests or ECGs, the way I was tested was with a simple test of sitting and standing there was no need for a tilt table test because my form of pots is a lot worse than others that tend to have it. Every time I would stand I’d faint or if I walked too much, I couldn’t sleep at all, constantly in and out of hospitals etc. I am now on medication to calm down the fainting. Pots can be triggered by many things really being pregnant could be one of the triggers. Mine occurred because my body was so run down after having glandular fever! Which caused so many more health issues.
POTS is never really spoken about especially from where I am anyway, a lot of doctors either didn’t know about it or they just got the diagnosis wrong for many people. There definitely needs to be more awareness for this condition.
Believe it or not this is the most simplified way I could write this without making it into a whole essay😂
My friend has POTS
My mom, sister and friend have POTS
colleen!!!!!!! Hello answer to this person they need this to be seen by you
I have POTS as well. For many gardasil causes POTS.
Bry Jones I 100% agree, I myself also have POTS and think she should be tested for it, pregnancy can bring POTS on so I think it would be safe to be checked!
That woman behind Colleen on the plane...YOU GO GIRL!!! (It actually made me cry a bit seeing how nice that woman was!)
Me too
Her telling that part of the story makes me cry every time
We need more people like her in the world
If you faint, lay on your side so that, if you vomit, you won't choke on your vomit. I am keeping you in my prayers Colleen!
same
kawaiiXpress if she faints she can’t control how she lays... she’s unconscious.
Same 🙋♀️
She’s pregnant not under the influence.
@@LindseyObrooke really.....? It's so she doesn't choke on the vomit. Doesn't matter If you are pregnant, 5 years old, or drunk. You WILL CHOKE CAUSE GRAVITY! My goodness.
COLLEEN PLEASE READ:
I have had 3 babies.. my second pregnancy this exact thing happened to me at 21 weeks and from that day forward I was in EXCRUCIATING pain for the next 8 weeks. I am so sorry you're going through this. Bed rest girl... please go on bed rest. It is the ONLY thing that will help. This is a common thing! There is no pass or fail when it comes to pregnancy. Some bodies can tolerate it and some bodies cant. I had a pain free third pregnancy if that give you any hope. At 34 weeks start taking evening primrose oil capsules orally and vaginally (look it up.) Love you. You are carrying him like a champ that's all that matters. Stay strong, momma. ❤
Lacy Holman that was good advice
Awwww. So sentimental! U have such good advice
Hey Colleen, the likelihood of you reading and/or seeing this is slim to none, but I hope you do. When my mom was pregnant with me, she was having the same conditions you are having now with your little cutie. She was passing out ALL the time also having low blood pressure. She did the same as you and went in for a stress test, EKG, etc. However, at the time they did not find anything. Fast forward to when I was 5, my mom was diagnosed with a heart condition. She underwent heart surgery and she is all fixed now. They tested me, they said I was fine. Unfortunately, five years later I was diagnosed with an Atrial Septal Defect with an Sinus Venosus and had to undergo open heart surgery asap. I guess my point to this comment is that the heart is tricky and extremely complicated. Don't have just one test done. If you can (and I don't know your medical history or anything), try to have multiple tests and echocardiograms done. I just mainly want you and your new family to be completely okay.
I hope everything gets better! Keep us updated when you can and when you feel like it. Take time for you and your family.
Lauren Davis I’m replying to this comment to try and boost it so hopefully Colleen sees it. My family has a history of heart and genetic conditions so I know how important but temperamental heart health can be.
A coworker of mine lived her whole life just fine, and when she went to conceive got check-up and they noticed she had a hole in her heart. Totally agreed that the heart is tricky! Can't hurt to mention it when you're all done with pregnancy just so they can get another check!
Boosting this. My mother has lived with a heart condition her whole life and pregnancies were harder on her because of it; my sister and I are both very lucky to be fine, but any and all precautions are good and it never hurts to be thorough.
Lauren Davis +
@@endakat me too I hope the person that wrote this comment and their mom are ok and I hope colleen sees this so nothing dangerous happens to her or the baby
With chronic pelvic pain issues, I related to this and couldn't help but tear up with you 💗😢😭😭😭
**gentle hugs to you, girl**
💜💜💜
LadyPeters feel better 💙💜
Colleen, you HAVE to stop being so hard on yourself! You are NOT failing at carrying your baby. A woman only has so much control over her pregnancy. You clearly love your son and are doing the absolute best you can. There are things that you cannot control, and those things do not make you ANY less of an amazing mom or an amazing carrier of your baby. Stay strong, girl. Three months left! 💪
SH ANNON WHY DOESNT THIS HAVE MORE LIKES???
Is it me or is her voice sound different
SH ANNON you are right👍🏼
SH ANNON 💞💞💞💞
No wonder i started crying too
First of all it is NEVER okay for anyone to shame you for complaining about your pregnancy. I am a nurse and used to work on a Maternity floor and took care of pregnant women who had to spend months in the hospital prior to delivery because they were so sick. Pregnancy is a big deal, and what your going through is not normal, and it is okay to complain. Your body is going through hell just so you can create a new life. Be proud of what your body is doing because you are growing a tiny human. Second, before you know it this beautiful boy of yours will be in your arms and all these trials will be all worth it. You've got this! I will however keep you in my prayers for a much smoother and healthier pregnancy.
Well said.
Shiney Nickel I TOTALLY AGREE IM A CNA AND I SEE THIS ALL THE TIME😭😭😭
How I'm not even pregnant or a woman and this makes me feel better haha.. well said!
Thank you for saying this but I’ve had people in my life that have cried because they couldn’t get pregnant and when you see somebody always complaining about having that blessing I can see where they are coming from but that doesn’t justify how people are treating her at all. Plus they have the option to watch her or not so I totally agree.
If I knew that i would be blrn at 6 months and half my sight be gone i wish i wouldnt ve been born
PLEASE READ THIS COLLEEN. I am in my twenties and I have 2 kids. The first one was an easy beautiful pregnancy the second one almost broke me emotionally and physically. What you have sounds a lot like SPD (symphisis pubis dysfunction). It hurts to walk, sit, stand, roll in bed, stand on one leg to get pants/shoes on. Do Not Let Your Doctor Tell You Its Nothing And You Can't Help It! I almost had to gets c section and wear a back brace to be able to walk post pregnancy. The chiropractor will feel your hips and pubis bone and try to realign you and girl the exercises they give you HURT but do them! There is so much advice I have for you I wish I could just call you omg. My 2nd pregnancy was exactly like this and worse.. Please take care of yourself and force your doctor to listen. So many pregnant women struggle with doctors writing off serious problems and saying you can't do anything. I love you get well! ( btw im on my fiancé account my names micaela loll)
I had it too and went to the chiropractor it made me human again i was going to have to quit work. I hope she sees this too because it saved me mine started at 4 months
Melissa Haile sorry to hear that! Mine started around 6 as just an irritation and within a few weeks I was on the grocery store floor sobbing that I couldn't take another step. I had been told several times by actual doctors that it was just a "normal part of pregnancy" and received no help. When I finally saw a PT he said it was so bad I needed to come in 3 times a week and sleep with a brace on. If we had caught it earlier on it wouldn't have gotten so severe but now im 6 months post partum and I still have to have appointments with my PT and there's a chance I might never walk the same as I used to. Its a very serious thing regardless how "common" it is. Im so glad you are doing well now, bless you!
Girl do NOT apologize about being emotional
Gigi Veltheim *apologize
everywhere at the same time that’s what she said😂
@@kaylieeymiller8875 ok whatever
I know thats right its natural for some women
Girl you HAVE GOT to take a break, give all of your love to the child and don't risk your health pls.
Exactly. She is a huge influencer, but she seriously needs to take a break. Nobody wants anything to happen to her or the baby.
Yasss you are right
I couldn’t agree more.
I totally agree with that
Girl. This is your channel and you're pregnant. You do not have to apologize for anything! Much less being emotional!
Jessica Cordevant she can’t help the emotions...
@@brookel4524 Yeah I know. That was exactly my point
brooke baker
She was saying you don’t have to apologize for being emotional
SWIMMING/ FLOATING in the pool is the best for that pelvic pain. I suffered so badly with my daughter and that was the only thing that relieved the pressure. Even if it’s for an hour!
Emma Grant Agree! Swimming was the best during pregnancy! 🏊🏻♀️
Smart suggestion! Floating in the pool might help a lot
YAAAAS. THIS TOO. Go to a float tank with Epsom salt!!! And take a TON of warm epsom salt baths
I had a miscarriage in February, and I would have been due this month (I probably would have already given birth at this point). But watching these videos of Colleen’s pregnancy warms my heart. I’m so happy she gets to experience this, and it’s completely fine to be upset. It’s completely fine to be frustrated at the pain you’re in, or frustrated that things aren’t going to plan. I’m not upset that she’s pregnant and I’m not. I know she’s not saying these things to complain, she’s being real.
But Colleen, you’re doing amazing. You’re already so caring, nurturing, and maternal. This little boy will be so well cared for and loved. You deserve to take a break and let your body rest. You’re creating another life, and you have to put him first. I hope you stay well and rest.
Omg,you HAVE to be a therapist 😱😱 (plz take no offence in any way)
I'm sorry you went thru that 😟
be strong,god is kind to people who try and try
@@sunkissed978 Oi, apparently I'm not notified of comments until a year later, I'm sorry! I'm not a therapist, but I take no offense!
Thank you both Ninjitsu Liz and Bunny Buns for your kind words
Only three months left Colleen! You got this!
people are annoyed with colleen for talking about being pregnant and to be honest I'm annoyed of her apologizing for it, theres a human being in her body. your true fans love you colleen
Allison Escobedo yes!! It’s refreshing seeing someone be honest about what is going on! I’m glad she is talking about it
:))
and this is something that’s a part of her life! we follow vloggers online to hear about their lives!
I actually love that she's doing this. She's taking us through the journey of pregnancy
true she is just talking about her life thats what youtubers do and honestly people would get mad if she didnt talk about it at all
Colleen I have had 4 children and all of my pregnancies were rough. I feel your pain honey! Not everyone enjoys being pregnant and don’t let people make you feel bad. That doesn’t mean you won’t love your baby! Pregnancy can be so difficult. You are brave and tough and don’t let anyone make you feel any other way! We know you’ll be a great mom!
Girl my pregnancy was rough too. Gestational hypertension, hemorrhoids, sciatica pain, injured esophagus from vomiting so much :( it sucks feeling like you can’t be as happy and excited as you’re “supposed “ to because you’re having such a hard time. But it ends... and you have this beautiful little person. And they are so worth it. And you feel immediately relief because you aren’t pregnant anymore.
Any one complaining has never been through a difficult pregnancy, and by that has no right to say a thing. Sit down, be quiet and let her vent. It is a HUGE deal in a persons life, absolutely huge. Come back in 10 years when you understand.
I agree.i have lost my baby girl,elaine and its been almost a year now.i will never forget my baby girl.
AnimeToGo Sorry to hear that you lost your daughter
Yo put that how I feel about my period through like I will tear up a little go through bad cramps on belly the down place pain leg feel so weak can't sleep I mean period and pregnancy is hard like trust me we all as women go through this
Marie Claire Mampinda sounds like Endometriosis
SalemsLady M I was never pregnant 🤰 but I don’t know how women do it! Some women do suffer with pain and a lot of discomfort.
I had a friend that couldn’t even drive.
You’re absolutely right people are crazy and dissociated for they criticizing her.
Girlfriend, just because other people may have it worse than you doesn't make your struggles any less worthy of help and\or answers.
She knows. She’s saying it so people in the comments don’t attack her
Seriously! 😉
Liz, she may not know. Saying "other people have it worse than I do" is literally the reason it took me YEARS to seek help for my mood disorder. Years. No joke. It finally took a friend of mine saying something similar to what I said for me to get the help I needed. Not everyone knows that their struggles are worthy of help, so there's no harm in someone else reiterating the fact.
There will be a baby in your arms in around 3-4 months and it will ALL be worth it
Subscribe too my channel
You sure?
@@721rena yes plz
Ikr
Awwww can't wait for a baby colleen
Omg colleen please don't feel bad about anything. You have every right to talk and "complain" about the problems you have with pregnancy. It's hard! It's probably the hardest thing a woman ever has to do and no one talks about it. I'm so glad that you're brave enough to say these things because they're things that I never even considered. And it's nice to know that if something like that ever happens to me, I know I'm not the only one. Like how you said you feel guilty and sad cause you see everyone else having a great pregnancy and you're not... I wonder if you wouldn't feel that way if more people talked about it. You're strong. You've got this! Just try to remember that nothing is your fault. You're doing everything you can for that baby. Some people handle certain situations better than others, this is no different. It has nothing to do with your mind, just the way your body is reacting and that's okay. Stay strong girl
The saddest part of this is that she feels like she has to defend her pain and her honesty. Like, she has to put disclaimers on EVERYTHING! "I know I don't have it as bad as everyone," "I know not everyone has it like this," and "This is just me being honest." Like, haters, why can't she just behest and tell us about how she is doing without having to defend her being in pain to every douchebag with a keyboard. Colleen, I love you, and support you, and you don't have to defend your pain and what you're going through. Some of it is normal, some of it isn't, and I think it's so great and so commendable that you talk about this, it's so important! Like, people keep telling you to shut up because of women who have it worse or women who can't get pregnant. What they don't get is that there are soooooo many women for whom you are probably super important, because whether they have it a little bit better that you, but worse than the perfect pregnancy everyone talks about, or they have it worse than you, you're right: No one else tells this truth, and this truth is important!! You sharing your story, shows women everywhere that it's okay to not have a good and perfect pregnancy, and that it doesn't make them a failure (it doesn't make you one either, btw), and that it doesn't make them any less of a mother or a person, and doesn't diminish their love for their child. So, THANK YOU, Colleen, for defending these problems, so that dozens of women don't have to do it by themselves!!
Took long enough to read but love it
Johanne Mathea Angelsen Best comment everrr! I totally agree!!
Johanne Mathea Angelsen so true:(
Very well said
I really hope Colleen sees this because I feel like just about everyone supporting her though this was thinking exactly what you commented
Colleen, my heart just broke picturing you on that plane. That person behind you was so sweet and absolutely right, nobody needs to apologize for doing what needs to be done. I'm so grateful about how open and honest you've been, and I am certain you're helping so many others navigate their own pregnancy struggles. Sending love from my toy computer, and I really hope things get better for you.
Colleen, don’t you even DARE to feel bad about anything! This is your body, your baby and your life. Yes some women are sadly unlucky and aren’t able to get pregnant or deliver successfully but you’re in pain. This is your first baby and you are clearly in love with him but you’re also struggling. Your body hasn’t ever experienced anything like what it’s experiencing right now I mean GURL, YOURE GROWING A TINY HUMAN INSIDE OF YOU!! I had the fact you’re feeling so miserable during such a fascinating time but once he’s alive and breathing in the world and you can hold him in your arms, the pain and sickness and miserable feelings will completely disappear and you can spend the rest of your life without the pain and just being completely in love with your family. We love you Colleen, and we support everything you do, even if it is a video of you eating in and out at 3 am crying! Stay safe and look after yourself kween ❤️❤️
Abby x you said “our body” so... maybe you should fix that
i’m 12 weeks pregnant and crying so hard for you. take it easy mama
How did the it go?
My first pregnancy was sooo smooth, no issues, i was induced and had an epidural, slept through a 25 hour labor and I had a beautiful almost 9 lb baby boy. My second pregnancy, it was so hard to eat I was constantly puking but always hungry, I lost ten lbs right away, headaches all the time my pelvis hurt and felt stretched always. I got induced, got an epidural that did not work, had a painful 8 hour labor and I had a small 7 lb baby girl. So every pregnancy is different EVEN IN THE SAME WOMAN
Amen! My son's pregnancy was so easy & my daughter was insufferable.
i'm so sorry this pregnancy has been such a hard time. seriously, THANK YOU for talking about this. it's not talked about enough!! love you colleen, you're so close to having a beautiful baby boy:)
thank you for being so sportive for Colleen because a lot of people are not.
Katie Marielle that is the sweetest comment I feel the same way she is the strongest woman ever
Katie Marielle true that
Colleen dont be scared to let your feelings fly I love YOU and those who are rude to YOU just need to know the struggles of being pregnant because my mom had a hard pregnancy but yet it was sooooo worth it and also thay need not click on the video if thay are just going to criticize YOU. Love ya colleen dont ever give up I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH and i believe in YOU .😍😘😊I'm soooo happy for YOU and your baby bye🤰🏻🤱🏻👼🏽👪🤘❤💓💕💖💗💙💚💛🧡💜🖤💝💞💟❣💌
I agree, it’s a very hard thing to go thru. You are growing a human. In no way is it easy. Then there is labor , delivery and the healing after. It’s such a long process but then you have this amazing life in the end. But I hope Colleen does a lot of research and learns about everything that can happen during, before and after. Every pregnancy is so different. As much as they tell you to enjoy it, I always say do what you gotta do to get thru it and enjoy it after lol. I have low pressure too. I passed out during labor. Lovely lol
Hi Colleen! I’m an occupational therapist and just wanted to give you some advice that might be helpful. The recommendation to slow down during postural transitions is good. I usually recommend taking a break once transitioning from laying down to sitting at the edge of your bed. Please get a blood pressure cuff and check before you stand. Do some arm raises and slow leg kicks to get your blood flowing. Should bring your blood pressure up before you stand. With the pelvic pain and getting dressed I would follow these precautions: don’t bend more than 90 degrees to get dressed, don’t cross your legs, no internal rotation of your legs (don’t point them inward). It might sound silly but I would look into getting a dressing stick or reacher to get pants on without bending over/sock aid and long handled shoe horn might be helpful too. All available on amazon. Hope this is helpful for the rest of your pregnancy!
@Paris_Playsroblox erm..s/he is just trying to help
Jamie Escalona resourceful.
Educated woman sharing her knowledge! Thank you for all you do for others!
Great tips! 😊
that's some smart 7yo then. he/she is giving some advice. how about you?
I have the same blood pressure problem and I'm 2 months pregnant. I know exactly how your feeling
Congrats on the pregnancy
Don't date, even a rock can do that, a kid costs like $100,000 from 0 to 18 years
Money guy so what you’re bringing a human into the world, who matters about the cost ?!?
80% or 6 billion people live in poverty or make less than $4,000/yr. Millions of children are starving to death every year. Figure out how you're alive first before you make another mouth to feed 3 times a day times 365 days a year times 18 years
@@MoneyMan28 80%? I disagree...
Women don't talk about how hard it is to be pregnant because people will try to make you feel guilty for not being ecstatic every moment of the process. The process hurts. You are completely sacrificing yourself to bring this little human into the world safely. It hurts because physically and mentally, you are being molded into a mommy. Your little man is shaping you into his mommy right now. You are gonna be a great mom honey. Just keep your chin up cause when you see him, I promise, all this pain will be just a memory.
ahh this was beautiful!! colleen should see this
You are such a good and kind person!! You are amazing!
TAKE. CARE. OF. YOURSELF. that's all that matters. and stop apologizing for it!!!!!! (I know that's easier said than done but...you are such a hard worker, please, put the baby and your body FIRST :(
I have no idea if you will ever even read this. But I have 3 kids and being pregnant was rough and painful. The BEST thing for the Pubic and tailbone and hip pain is sitting on a big yoga ball, and just roll your hips around. I stayed on that thing for months..and Very warm baths 😉 I always have low blood pressure too.. so i blacked out a lot. Dont panic after the baby is born and they get worried about the low blood pressure..(blood loss)😁 It will come back up. You don't have much longer!!! You can do it!👍 And before you know it you'll be doing it again😂 I hope it gets better for you... But I've been there and NEVER did really until the last month then I turn into a crazy mom on meth cleaning. Yay. Babies!lol
The blackouts could be due to your iron levels. My sister was severely anemic with all her pregnancies and would black out just like you are describing. Maybe look into that.
I feel like the doctors would have checked that
Justin Tyler Carter well not all doctors are right
everywhere at the same time anemia is a very basic thing and would have been checked with a basic blood test (especially after Colleen said she had many tests done), and it’s not something that can be mistaken or fucked up easily.
Ashley Davis did she have a high heart rate as well? I’m 3 months pregnant and I’ve been having bad dizzy spells and my heart would start racing then slow and it’s been terrifying. What other symptoms did she have if you wouldn’t mind?
@@meganalaura6641 That sounds like low blood pressure issues. I was also anemic with my pregnancies and didn't have those symptoms but if it is severe it could cause dizziness and black outs. Everyone is different. I would check your blood pressure, if thats fine then maybe check your iron. You can always take a slow fe iron pill with or without anemia, it will only help the pregnancy. You can also take a prenatal with iron in it to help as well. Hope that helps!
DO NOT lay flat on your back. Baby boy will weigh down on a major artery which will make you faint harder.
In fact my friend had an abnormally shaped uterus and her baby pressed against the artery without her laying down and she fainted frequently too. Sounds like maybe this could be the case?
everyone should like this so she can see it!!!
lady at my office also had the same situation!
I was watching and thinking the same thing!
In first aid they tell us that in some situations lay the person on their side so that if they vomit they don't choke
Colleen is such a real and pure person, her way of speaking is mesmerizing.. everytime i start watching one of her videos i simply cannot stop until the end.. really good role model for everyone watching, Colleen thanks for being inspiring and adding a beautiful note to this world
I'm not pregnant and I started crying when you talked about that sweet lady telling you not to apologize! I love nice people and older people. I'm so glad she told you that I'm sure you needed to hear that when you were so upset feeling like your disrupting others lives. Just know it wasn't your fault and that anyone that couldn't see and understand that can eat a D. Lol sending you love sweet momma!
Jennica Lyn I cried too! 😢
I’m raining of tears 😭
I'm glad I'm not the only one lol.
Colleen is so sweet we all have an emotional connection with her and that's so neat that she has been so open and let us all be apart of her pregnancy journey!
Same xD
Same I'm trying so hard not to cry throughout this whole video j
I have very low blood pressure too and I have lost a child and what I went through in the first and beginning of the second trimester was scary! Your body isn't a mess! You can carry your baby and that in itself is amazing! Have a faith that you will find a way to reduce or not experience these fainting spells. I wish you luck in your travels! 💙💙💙💙
Tamber Grable m
Tamber Grable Sorry to hear you have lost an child may he/she R.I.P
GURL I WANNA LITERALLY GO TO UR HOUSE A GIVE U A HUGE HUG
Thank you all for being so sweet when you respond to me sharing my story so that she (Colleen) wouldn't feel alone. Thanks for your kind words and thoughts!
Tamber Grable
It's your first pregnancy. Don't be so hard on yourself. Take the next few months off for yourself to help you feel better 💞
Magnificent 26 i love your profile picture!!!!! bahahahahaha
@@maggieself2298 Thank you! And we have the same name ha ha 😂
Screw the people who think you’re complaining. You’re super strong!! Keep your head up girl!!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS. I wish more people would post about their pregnancy struggles. I’m so sorry you are dealing with all of this, if it makes you feel better I am right there with you. I’m experiencing a lot of the same things minus the fainting but the pain is unbearable. It sucks but remember it’s temporary & eventually once our babies come out the pain will subside...I hope. Lol. Hang in there love, we are strong & will get through this.
Channon Rose Vlogs thirsty mcthirst
Channon Rose Vlogs I totally recommend Channon videos for pregnancy as she is 100% real and not ashamed to say the bad side effects. You’re both going to have beautiful babies soon though! It’s so worth it , you’re both so strong! I love you both loads and hope you’re both feeling better soon💕💕💕
Channon Rose Vlogs I love you 💕❤️
💖👍
Channon! 💖 it’s such a shame Colleen never replies to you as you’ve shown her a lot of support and been through the mill yourself during your pregnancy! Would be nice to see you two collab
As someone who had a ROUGH first pregnancy and is pregnant again and hoping to avoid the same problems but already having issues can I please just say THANK YOU!!! I love your honesty so much and I’m so sorry for all you’re going through! I really hope things get better for you!! 🙏💙 I 100% feel you when you said you’re sick of people looking at you like you’re a glass structure that could break at any moment! Pretty jealous of those ladies that have an easy time but hoping things get much better for you soon!
I had three kids and hated being pregnant. It was miserable every single day. Pure misery. BUT totally worth it. Obviously, I did it three times! My body didn’t like being pregnant at all. Not liking being pregnant doesn’t mean you don’t love your baby. I struggled to get pregnant and still complained about being pregnant. For me it was a means to an end. Babies are miracles and we suffer and it’s worth it. It does end and I literally felt instantly better when my babies came out. And then postpartum recovery is rough but just get through this first. 😉 When you feel down and in pain close your eyes and imagine holding your baby and singing to him. He will be the most wonderful thing to ever happen to you. Ever.
Anyone else just wanna reach through the screen and hug her?
Azariyah Tatum meeeeeeeee💜💜💜💜💜love u collen
Azariyah Tatum I want to so bad
Yessssss
Very Much So!! We all love you, please take it easy, we aren't going anywhere ❤️❤️❤️
Colleen if you have access to a pool you should absolutely go swim!!!!! I am 7 months pregnant with twins and have had terrible back pain, and it feels so amazing to swim. It feels like all the pressure comes off your body and helps you relax. I would encourage you to swim with someone since you have been fainting, but it may really help relieve some pressure off your body. The support bands did nothing for me and made me feel more uncomfortable.
rckINC yesssss swimming is the best sense you’re floating and helps with the pain and it’s so relaxing. I hope she does it. I have 2 baby girls and did it with both pregnancies
Random almost unrelated thought: I'm a twin, and I've heard it's rough, but I hope you come through okay!
I’m glad I saw this, I’m six months pregnant with very similar symptoms and never thought to go swimming. Thanks!
Yes!!! Floating in a pool was the best when my pelvic pain got too much to handle.
Very encouraging, I hope Colleen sees this lol I’m only 12 so obviously I’m not going through any of this lol but I really hope Colleen gets better.💖
This video made me tear up. Colleen it’s okay if you take a break we will all understand and you can complain as much as you want because you’re pregnant and we all know it hurts but you are a strong woman and you can get through this
Army medic - mom of 2... sounds like Syncopal episode due to low blood pressure - lean to to your left hip when you sit to improve systemic circulation. Moving to lay down when feeling faint will make it worse slowly rotate your hips so that your left side bears the brunt of your belly weight, practice “combat” breathing - people forget to breathe when faint. Most women get low BP when pregnant. Sloooowly move from sitting or laying to standing. Hyperemesis gravidarum along w an already low BP is going to make lose consciousness. You need to probably get saline IVs. (Youve probably gained so much weight due to being underweight prior).
To alleviate pelvic bone pain around mons pubis take a “sits” bath... aka a butt bath in really warm water or use heating pad *only* on the pubic bone. Don’t raise core temp. Raising core temp can be dangerous for baby.
Next, if you are on pill supplements you may not be absorbing them. Try child chewables- they have the same ingredients and are much more absorbable- compare % of pill per chewable to take quantifiable amount.
Take care!!
HotmamaProject well you are smart
Wow
YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON!!!
This video is SO important for all of women! No one ever tells us what the real pregnancy looks like, and you are strong enough to talk about all the issues. Thank you, Colleen!
Well said....I'm learning so much, what the ladies have to go through.
There was always something with my pregnancy too and I felt absolutely terrible in so many ways the whole time. I was so jealous of people who were enjoying their pregnancies too. We want another baby eventually but I still am not sure I can go through pregnancy again. I feel for you so much. It’s one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. You are so strong and once you hold your baby it will be the biggest relief in the world. 💕
I’m so grateful for this video. I’m struggling... and I’m so happy to be pregnant but I’m miserable. Nothing I’m experiencing is as severe as you but it’s just frustrating and defeating and I just keep crying. But this is comforting.
“I haven’t brushed my hair, why do I look so disgusting?” Are u kidding me girl? The first thing I thought when I clicked on your video was “Wow! Colleen looks GORGEOUS today!” 😍
Emma Brown omg same she is so beautiful and young
Have you heard of POTS syndrome? My sister has it, basically her heart rate increases over 25 bpm whenever she stands up and fainting is very common as well. Not sure you have it but I think you can get it when you're going through a lot of stress or some kind of physical trauma(including pregnancy). My sister got it after her second pregnancy and she was having all kinds of stomach problems. Salt intake is important as well as drinking a lot of water!! I really hope you see this because none of her doctors even knew what POTS was and they all said everything looked normal even though my sister had no energy, and could barely stand up without feeling like she was going to faint.
Shay Rae that’s exactly what I thought of when she explained it
dont normally watch sit down videos, but this i couldn't click off. stay strong colleen, we love you.
Same
Same
Omg same
Same
This is so unbelievably validating. You took the words out of my mouth and I am so thankful for this video because I’m finding 2 years later and it is so relevant to my pregnancy and it’s hard finding people being so raw about the struggle of pelvic pain and the emotions that come with it. Thank you xx
Hey girl! I’m not someone to comment on videos often, but I had my daughter in 2016 and I went through the almost the exact same thing I would puke 3-5 times a day for the first 5 months. And I would pass out often (once I was Christmas shopping and passed out & woke up to a random stranger holding my head) super awkward. I also have very low blood pressure. You’re not alone. I was miserable my whole almost 42 weeks of pregnancy, but I gave birth to a healthy beautiful baby girl and I’m considering doing it all again😂 everything will turn out just fine! Much love❤️❤️
Gabrielle Reynolds My best friend had the same problems when she was pregnant! She was either sick or sleep for 90% of it, she said labor was hard but her daughter is adorable, healthy, and almost 8 months!
I would puke like 20 times a day, no joke, but luckily it was only during the first trimester, my baby is one month old now ❤️
We stan all the support
This does sound like a low blood pressure problem, I've never been pregnant but this kind of fainting happens to me all the time without the puking. Like Colleen said, I don't black out completely (I'm aware and sometimes I can even answer people who are talking to me), but I can't hear properly/at all (depending on how strong it comes) or see anything (black fog). I have maybe 3 seconds beforehand when I know it's going to happen and it usually goes away in 1-2m. Also my legs give way and I end up falling on the floor, so my family and friends know when to grab me. During warm weather or if I haven't eaten in a while or if get up too fast, this happens, sometimes 10x in a day.
Gabrielle Reynolds hope the healthiest life to u and your baby girl 💞✨
My pregnancy was horrible. I had hyperemisis, was hospitalized 5 times. Had 16 ultrasounds and ended up having her 4 weeks early. Then I immediately got my tubes tied! Pregnancy is hard and serious! People need to lay off you.
You are not alone! You are incredible! Keep strong. Sending ❤️❤️❤️
You got this stay strong i support you no matter what
im not going to do a "1 like = one prayer" but i want to say GOD BLESS COLLEEN AND HER LOVELY BABY!
Nugger Noot STOP DOING THESE THINGS FOR LIKES!! THIS IS SERIOUS!!!!
I will acually like this! :D
AMENN!!!
My prayer for Colleen is that God would bless, protect, give grace to Colleen, and everything else positive would come to her & her little boy, from God!!!!!!
-Amen
:) :]] ♡♡♡♡♡
Randy-june Mongrain what do you mean they said they weren’t gonna do that so stopit
Karen Bunaynae meh i guess
I am SO glad you spoke about this. I was diagnosed with Preeclampsia at 6months & was always in pain/swollen/constantly in the hospital for my blood pressure & felt like NOBODY understood me. Pregnancy is NOT easy & the struggles are ALWAYS overlooked.Thank you for speaking up.
this sounds EXACTLY like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) PLEASE look into it Colleen, it’s like a textbook case. And another condition that comes along with it a lot is called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, which causes a lot of joint and ligament pain due to hypermobility. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, but you do have a community here to support you, and if you do have these conditions, people like us will be here for you.
Alyssa Marie lol pots
I was going to say the same thing!
Wow, I hope she sees this comment
Alyssa Marie when I was 5 I got diagnosed with hyper mobile spectrum disorder so it’s been hard but I’m 12 now and I don’t let anything hold me back
Alyssa Marie she also had a lot of shoulder issues and she faints often.. Even before this pregnancy
Every woman.......... I will repeat, EVVVVERRRRRYYYYY woman complains about the rough days/parts of being pregnant. It doesn't mean they are blaming the baby, it's just rough at times. I complained on the daily for the last 2 months of my pregnancy with my son because his head was literally resting IN the birth canal and I couldn't walk without practically doing the splits. It was NOT fun or beautiful! If people give you ish for complaining FUC-GETABOUT THEM! Pregnancy is NOT a daily Disney fairy tale. Hold strong girl...... you're almost there!
Amy Heath correction...not every woman because not every woman gets pregnant
You're right tracey marshall, I generalized...... what I should have said is, "Every woman who has been pregnant". But it was implied.
YOU GO GIRL not not girl YOU STRONG INDEPENDENT WOMEN
tracey marshall shut up
It sickens me to hear that people actually criticize you over you talking about your pregnancy. People can never keep to themselves. They always have to put their heads into other people’s lives. I’m so proud of you for all of this. You’re so strong. You’re gonna be an awesome Mom.
Jess Superwho exactly. People are terrible to Coleen, adding on to her pain, it’s nice to see some love in the comments 💕
I'm watching this literally a week before Flynn's second birthday, and I think it's amazing the way you documented the journey of your pregnancy-and all of the nightmares that came with it. Colleen, please remember that you were not and have never been "whining" or "complaining" about what you went through. You're human, your feelings and pain are ALWAYS valid. I'm so proud of you for your willingness to document every vulnerable and difficult moment that you went through.
I love you so much Colleen, thank you for sharing this journey. Its so important to show the real sides of pregnancy. Continue growing that beautiful boy and take care of yourself!
Omg haii❤️✌️
Kendall Rae ahhhh!! i didn’t know you watch colleen!! i love your videos so much
I love U
Kendall Rae i agree,it’s very important
Kendall Rae omg love love loveeeeee your videos your such an inspiration xx
TH-camrs can have maternity leave too :) look after yourself x
Whattt
Hun take a break we love you
and ur tryna tell me men are stronger than women?
We're all equal
and ur tryna tell me men are stronger than woman
Yes
That was a joke jkjkjk chill
Biology thinks so (physically)
Pregnancy is dangerous and difficult, it's a misconception to believe that it's natural or easy. Maybe for some women, but for most it's a life-threatening event, and it's only thanks to modern medicine that women don't die that much anymore during pregnancy or childbirth. To every expectant mother: don't be afraid to talk about whatever is going on, don't be ashamed, don't feel like a failure. Every single person born yet was conceived through pregnancy and as a society we should be supporting all mothers.
It is good for anyone to know the reality of pregnancy!! Thank you for sharing. Don't beat yourself up. You're already showing what a great mom you're going to be! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amen🙏
Pregnancy is naturally dangerous
When I first heard that you were taking a break I got really sad, But then I found out you were pregnant and then I was like “TAKE A BREAKKKKK”
Edit: holy crap, it’s only been a day and we’re already at 477. Thanks guys!
Souper Mon w-was that a Hamilton reference?
Run away with us for the summer let’s go upstate!
Pig Owners Unite ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
ANND GET AWAY
RUN AWAY WITH US FOR THE SUMMER LETS GO UPSTATE!
Un deux troi BRAVOOOOOO TAKE A BREAK
Your videos have made a difference for me. I'm 7 months pregnant. I am so thankful that my body is reacting to the pregnancy well but my situation is a different story. I live in a room the size of shoe box, my job doesn't offer maternity leave and I'm struggling to get my licence back that I lost due to unpaid tickets that I can't afford. I'm terrified I will not be able to afford the things my baby needs. I have these thoughts everyday. They consume me, then I think of how the stress is affecting her and that stressed me out more. Your videos have not only been a stress relief for me but also that things are hard for everyone and we will all get through them because that what moms do. Thank you for sharing your story with us and I'm so sorry things have been so hard for you health wise but just keep telling yourself that you can get through it..thats what I do. Keeping yourself in a healthy mental state makes such a difference whenever you face a new problem. Whenever I get down I try meditating or telling my self this is just a moment in time.. it's not forever... You can do it 💕 so just keep telling yourself you can do it, you are strong. God gives us what he thinks we can handle 💕 so just like I can get through my hard time so can you 💕 also it's ok to take breaks and it's ok to cry and it's ok to complain, don't let people tell you it's not.
Aww! I will keep you in my prayers! God will be with you, just have faith and pray. Maybe start a TH-cam channel about it? It’s a great way to earn some money! Besides, you don’t even need to be anywhere except home. I’ll watch your vids if you do decide to start a channel 💕💞
@@grapejuice2937 same
LALAawesome100 I gave my child up for adoption because I wasn’t ready! My job does have a paternity leave but it doesn’t pay! My manager at the bakery was so kind to me through my pregnancy! When he found out I guess he was shocked but when it came to the day when I was getting contractions my coworker offered to take me home I was worried about if my manager at the bakery would be mad! But they knew that he would understand ! 14 hours of labor literally
I hope that your situation improves for you . My heart goes out to you and sending you love from Australia 💕💜💖💚💙
LALAawesome100 praying for you and your struggles! You’re so brave and sweet and I know you will get through this! You’re so beautiful inside and out! I pray you have a successful rest of your pregnancy, a beautiful and successful labor, and a beautiful, healthy, happy, amazing little angel baby💞💞You’re so beautiful and so strong and I know you can get through this💞💞💛2 more months left!✝️💛
I think everyone in the comment section will say..
Colleen just take a break! :)
I feel you, I had 2 years of illness.
Take a break if you really need one, focus on your life. :) 💜💕💙
Take time off if you need it!! We will all understand. ❤️
Colleen I wish you would stop apologizing!!!!! You don’t need to!!! It makes me so mad when you apologize!!!😂😂 but seriously we love you no matter what
Yeah! We don't mind if you don't upload for a while! You need to focus on your life not on us! Love you!❤️
You’re almost there, friend! You’re already a wonderful momma.
And you stop apologizing and feeling bad for talking about how hard things have been for you. You’re a human being, hard times and health problems don’t get put on hold because you’re a TH-camr.
Your fans love you because you’re a real person, never forget that.
Love you, Colleen.
💕🌙
Can you suburibe to my TH-cam channel
@@pastel_shinyangel.bri0880 no.
I am SO EXTREMELY thankful to you for talking about your experience with pelvic pain. I feel like I’m exaggerating or like a wimp because I’m in so much pain in my hips and pelvic bone... I just talked to one of the doctors (at my office they cycle through them all so you can meet them all before delivery), who happened to be a man, about the extreme pain I was feeling. He said it was most likely due to my posture.... I felt so overlooked and dismissed, especially because I was asking for tips on how to relieve or work with the pain, and it seemed like he was belittling my pain. Like you, it hurts to do almost anything. I’m only 21 weeks and sometimes I get used to the pain, and other times I can’t go up and down the stairs...
Thank you so much for sharing all of these vlogs for us to go through, but also for me to remember that I’m not alone, I’m not being a baby, and my pain is valid. I appreciate you SO FREAKING MUCH.
the way I see it is this: you are growing a literal human in you. girl complain all you want.
Kaleigh Wrubel she’s not complaining
Allice Gabrielle complaining is talking about your troubles, but the fact she is growing a human inside her gives her the right to.
🙏🏽preach
Kaleigh Wrubel XD SO TRUE IKR
Kaleigh Wrubel I agree with u
I wish she’d stop apologising for crying and being emotional, it’s not her fault, she’s pregnant 💗💗
I don't see how its complaining... Its kind of educational really. Pregnancy isn't all sunshine and rainbows. It sucks some times. Its the truth!
Ahhhhhh yes! I have chronic low blood pressure disease. This happens to me and I'm 56 and not pregnant. I've always had low blood pressure. Make sure you always tell the doctor even after baby. That is why my pregnancies sucked. Don't stress babe just take time off. This all happened to me darlin. Hope you get to read this.
Woah you're 56? Even if it's only a small picture I can tell you look great!
Audrey Hartman awe thank you darling the trick is stay out of the sun and use natural skin care essential oils. I've been using them since I was 22.
Don’t apologise for telling your story
Well said.
I love this type of video. You need to be real on TH-cam. You can't hide away all your feelings, especially when your pregnant. I hope you feel better soon. ❤️😊
I completely agree with you, it's not her fault, because girl you're pregnant, you can't help it.
PLEASE READ THIS COMMENT!!! I have something called POTS and it can happen during pregnancy. I developed it due to another condition I have, but many women experience it while pregnant. I actually have videos on my channel about it if you're interested but thats not the point. I go through this every single day and have for 4 years. It is incredibly draining and I'm so sorry you have to go through this too. Not saying you have POTS but either way the experience and symptoms are the same. My prayers are with you while you wait for the arrival of your sweet boy.
hi! what do you do to help with POTS?
I was going to write the same thing, it sounds like POTS, I found loads of useful information about how to manage it here www.potsuk.org/
I have pots as well!
I have POTS
I was thinking the same thing!! I have POTS as well and it’s super frustrating. By the way I love your Instagram account, I’ve been following for a little over a year and you’re amazing!
Thank you for sharing. I am just watching this ... 2 years later. Talking about pregnancy symptoms/pains is NOT complaining. Pregnancy is not easy. Not for many & talking about it does not make you ungrateful ... I dunno what i am saying, but thank you for sharing.
Hugs! Our society doesn't appreciate how difficult pregnancy is on a woman's body, and women's pain is not taken seriously by doctors. You're not alone!
Maybe look into Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). I have this, and while I’ve never been pregnant I know it can cause a whole slew of things with pregnancy and life in general. Basically it’s a connective tissue disorder where your body doesn’t hold itself together properly. Which could maybe explain your pelvic bone issue. Also many people who have EDS also have postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS) which could maybe explain the fainting. Women with EDS can also experience more severe symptoms during pregnancy than other women. There are many different types of EDS, and it actually pretty common and extremely under diagnosed because many people, Including doctors, don’t know what it is. I know it sounds scary but it’s actually not too bad. (For me anyway) I don’t know if this is what you have but it might be worth looking into. Please like so she can see!
Kamryn Larsen I have EDS + POTS too!!
Why aren't more people liking this for her to see
why did i read this and thought that said ethan dolan syndrome
maybe not. if the doctor didn't think of it
Josie Yoho yeah but sometimes doctors don’t think about everything
I’m totally fine with you using these videos as therapy. We’re here for you!! 💜💜💜
Yes me too!!❤️❤️
I taught you said it was not okay and I was like...dang
So sweet!
Yeah me too ❤️❤️
Who is here after colleens lil Bub is born!!
Me
Meeee!!😁
Im not the only one who says bub my friends think its weird
I know you will probably never see this, but it's worth a shot if for some reason it can help... At six months, you should definitely not be having these issues. I have a LOT of medical problems and this sounds exactly like a condition I have. It's called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, and it causes symptoms such as syncope (fainting), pre-syncope (near fainting), tachycardia (fast heartbeat), shaking, adrenaline dysfunction, slow motility (constipation), nausea, and very low blood pressure.
The issue with POTS is that so many doctors either don't know what it is or aren't educated about it. That is why people like me are trying to get awareness out there! Even if you haven't had these symptoms before getting pregnant that doesn't mean you don't have it. Either you had it with mild symptoms before, or the pregnancy triggered it. Which would make sense since pregnancy is completely changing your body! That could totally cause your autonomic nervous system to go out of whack.
There are some tests you can do at home to see if there is any chance you could have it, like the poor man's tilt table test. Even if you don't have it, there are some things that can help.. I use compression leggings, and they are very helpful for pre-syncope and fainting. Obviously, they would be very difficult to wear at 6 months pregnant! I have also tried compression socks, and they work just as good. Also, you should try taking salt pills. I use a brand called salt stick- they are good on the stomach. If this continues you can even ask your doctor about at home saline IV therapy. I get it once a week. Fainting everyday would definitely signify you need some sort of treatment.
I really hope you feel better soon! It makes me so sad to hear you aren't doing well. But I know any mother would take the pain so they could see their child. You are so hardworking and strong, and your son will be beyond lucky to have you as a mother. Sending prayers and so much love your way
Thank you! Just trying to get the word out
Risa The Alien Queen Pregnant women experience these symptoms, by not usually at 6 months. And this is very severe, so it isn’t normal. But yeah, laying on your side can help if it’s a pregnancy issue. But this doesn’t seem to be- this seems like something bigger.
@@maddygrace3169 I was just thinking the same thing. I do not have POTS but my friend does. These symptoms remind me of what she went through before her diagnosis which took a very long time. Colleen it may not be this at all but it's worth mentioning to your Doctor. BTW my friend who has POTS just had a very healthy baby girl about 6 months ago. 🙂 I sure hope you feel better...please don't feel like you need to apologize to your fans. They love you, I can tell and would want you to take care of yourself and your baby in whatever way you need to. Sending you warm mama vibes. 🙂
It's nice that you are so supportive of your friend! My friends don't even know what I have, and most of them don't really care to learn.
Maddy Grace omg! My best friend has POTS! I was just thinking about this exact thing. I was wondering if that was something she could have. I know pregnant women can get things and then they go away.
Colleen! Your health is the priority! Cancel your videos!, delay your show! You do YOU. - R
Colleen, We would rather have you make your video little bit late and feel good, rather than make your video on time but feel dizzy and sick the entire time! We love ya fam!
Raya Boicey YES exactly ! She's one of a kind. Whenever she is ready we will still be here . Health first !
Yeah do what you have to your fans love you and understand
I wish she could cancel her shows to, but if you listen to her she said there is no way that can be done there is probably a contract by the way she was talking and contracts hold you to them or you pay the price. So we the Fan,s needs to pray for her morning and night that this keeps going away she said for 2 days now she has not thrown up or fainted.
Carol Deaton It’s not in a contract. It’s who she is as a person. She refuses to cancel a show because she haaaaates letting her fans down.
Have you ever heard of POTS? I have that, and all these symptoms are what happen EXACTLY to me.
Please get this comment liked so she can see, because it could help her a lot to look into this.
Bethany Minar I thought this omg! Okay so this is SO random, but I’m having chest pains, pre-syncope, shortness of breath, standing for too long I faint, sitting for too long I faint, constant dizziness, blurry vision, headaches & So much more !!! & one doctor told me ‘maybe it’s POTS’ I know what this is as I have a friend with it! But then two doctors want to test for epilepsy! I’m convinced it’s POTS though, from the symptoms do I sound like you before you was diagnosed?? X
Yes I was thinking the same!! She also needs to look in to pelvic floor physical therapy!
I have been diagnosed with POTs as well and that was my first thought when she mentioned it
She is describing exactly what it is like to have POTs
I'm pretty sure she was diagnosed with this already. She probably didn't bother naming her diagnosis' medical term because what's the point.
thank you so much for sharing this. currently going through a lot of anxiety in my pregnancy and vomiting. feels really good to know i’m not alone. made my heart hurt when you started tearing up. i feel for you.
Please please take a break. Don’t even bother with social media until your bub is born. Don’t feel pressured to upload. You need a break, your fans will understand ❤️❤️
It’s honestly just maternity leave and everyone deserves it🤷🏻♀️
I agree
6 months pregnant as well with a little boy right now! I suffer from scoliosis, a severe case that had me in the hospital for 8 hours because I couldn’t walk or stand up without pain. Basically I have muscle spasms in my back, hips, butt and down my legs. Sometimes pregnancy is rough and you NEED to complain about it. Of course it’s worth it, but it’s HARD and people need to understand that. I’ve also had an episode like that when I got out of the shower, couldn’t see or hear and my arms and legs were numb! I was told that it’s because of your blood pressure being low, mixed in with anxiety. For pelvic pain, I would suggest not going to a chiropractor, but to go to physical therapy. It’s helps me a lot, they massage your hips and sides, as well as give you little exercises to do such as slow squats and they help a ton!!
I have scoliosis, always wonder about this and pain, when it comes to wanting to get pregant. This is helpful.
Same! But I gave to wear a back brace everynight
I have scoliosis too! I always wondered how it would affect in the future...
I have scoliosis and I have magic rods
Aw Colleen! It’s okay. Pregnancy is HARD. You are doing great momma. My first pregnancy was very scary and stressful. Hoping this pregnancy is much nicer but we will see 🤞🏼
I’ll be praying for you hun ❤️
Congrats. Praying for you to have a healthy and happy pregnancy
True
Kim l thank you hun
Thank you for doing this video and being honest. I’m in my first trimester and I haven’t been able to function at all for 3 weeks now due to sickness and nausea. Feeling like I’m doing a bad a job and feeling so alone but your video makes me feel so much better.