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CONGESTION TIPP (please boost this, I wanna help Colleen): So there‘s this thing we call „Wechselduschen“ in Germany which basically means „alternating shower“ but idk the correct word for it in English... you basically shower REALLY HOT for a couple of seconds and then switch to REALLY COLD for a couple of seconds (no transition), start from your feet and move upwards and then repeat this process over and over a couple of times. It’s safe to do in pregnancy apparently and to make it very efficient for congestion, do this exact process with your head down and let Erik do it on your neck (so your hair doesn’t get wet), then wrap your neck in some warm towels and cuddle up in bed for a bit... that usually relieves the congestion A LOT and the heavy head and headaches that come with it! hope that helps❤️ Sending lots of love! You can do this Colleen, you are so strong and I’m sending you alllllll the positive Energy your way 🥰🥰
This works but maybe the sudden changes in temperature are not ideal for pregnancy? Idk, I heard that too hot and too cold are bad for pregnant women :(
Sounds like torture but I might try it because I always have a blocked nose I don't know why. I've had it for years and my mom doesn't think it's serious but I get shortness of breath so many times a day it's so annoying
You can do this with alternating hot and cold packs on your sinuses. It only lasts while the ice pack is on your face but oh god the relief is amazing. Also sinus massage is sometimes helpful. Look up a sinuses chart for help on where to press the ice pack or how to massage.
We use this to help with chronic pain in the spoonie community it really helps me after I've had a dislocation it helps the fluids to drain out of the muscle and take down the swelling it's never helped me with congestion but if there's anyone with chronic pain or even an athlete with soreness it really helps a lot
This will help me since I have bad congestion due to allergies
I’m a lactation counselor and high risk OB nurse. You start making milk around 20 weeks. Don’t squeeze it out as that can cause contractions. If you are leaking you can use milk savers to collect the colostrum and put in syringes and freeze for babies when they are born. Happy to answer any other questions!
THAT CAN CAUSE CONTRACTIONS??
@@alexisjean2244 yes. Nipple stimulation= oxytocin release = uterine contractions.
@@sheikay3380 omg
I was only blessed with one, but with Him, I was producing actual MILK at that time. When He was in the NICU, my first pumping session filled almost a whole small bottle, just out of the L Breast! The R was always a little less for some reason. Nothing strange about it, Mama!♡
Thank you so much for posting this 🥰
Eric saying, “I’m gonna cry.” when putting on Flynn’s shoe is the most relatable thing I’ve seen all week.
I hadn't seen this part yet so from your comment I assumed Eric himself was trying to put on flynns shoes haha
Flynn’s “🕺🏼gonna go find my keys!” Killed me 😂😭
when he went to the front door it sounded like he was saying he need to find monkeys, he was also kinda doing a monkey dance, was that just me? but i cracked up every time!!
Congestion during pregnancy is caused by swelling of your blood vessels due to the increase in the amount of blood. Try using an ice pack on the back of your neck to reduce the swelling. Also, with my 3rd pregnancy, my milk came in at 24 weeks while I was in the shower as well. With my 1st it was at 33 weeks, and with my 2nd it wasn't until the day after I gave birth. It's just different with each pregnancy from my experience.
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Bump. I too had the worst pregnancy congestion and it really is just from the increased blood volume which must be even worse for a twin pregnancy. I didn’t try ice packs but that is such a good idea, maybe even directly on your nose. Good luck!!
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Your can also use ice packs on your face... look up a sinuses chart. I will lay a warm washcloth on my face for 20 or 30 seconds them immediately switch to an ice pack and it will clear my sinuses, though it only helps for a few minutes, sinus massage can help extend it a bit.
Yea ice packs are a great idea. On the neck and even on your sinuses to help constrict the blood vessels and promote blow flow :)
Hey Colleen! I am a postpartum/newborn nurse. If you are already having drops of colostrum it would be awesome if you could collect some and freeze it for babies when they get here!! Often with exclusively breastfeed twins we can have some blood sugar issues just because moms milk hasn’t fully come in yet. Those drops of colostrum could be very helpful in that situation!
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Yes you need to collect as
Much as u can now and freezer it you will need it lol
I am gonna do this! I been having colostrum since about week 17. I'm gonna get the 2ml syringes and collect it and freeze them that way. 😁
Came here to sat the same thing
Yes! I said this too, I hope she sees them!!
“Anyway, I’d better go, because I’m miserable.” - me at a party
Same💀
I love hearing about your pregnancy. You’re exactly 10 weeks ahead of me in pregnancy & so far I’m having the exact same symptoms & such a painful pregnancy so far. I love knowing I’m not going through this by myself. I look forward to your daily vlogs & jeez I just nod while you complain bc I couldn’t agree more with everything you say. Pregnancy sucks but it’s good to know you’re not alone. Don’t think anyone is annoyed bc you’re actually helping me so much. Thank you❤️
You're such a strong person. You're going to handle the rest of your pregnancy like a champ. I believe in you. Sending an internet hug your way.
THE VICKS SINEX SEVERE nasal spray was the only thing that helped with my congestion when I was pregnant!! My congestion was just like yours, I literally couldn’t breathe the last 3 months of my pregnancy without it. But that is the only nasal spray I have ever used that actually worked. I was sooo miserable. My Dr. okayed it and it waS LIFE CHANGING. It gave me relief for HOURRRRSSSS
When congestion is THAT bad, trust me, something simple like Vicks doesn’t work 😉
@@all_is_well_Mara everyone is different it might work for Brianna and maybe Colleen.
I’m not pregnant and never have been lol but my my congestion is that bad I literally CAN NOTT LIVE without the Vicks nasal spray!! It is the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me!
Came here to say this! I used the moiturizing/purple one. Vicks is just the brand, it's an actual spray not the vaporrub
Mucinex nasal spray is my life support 😂 ever since I was pregnant with my first my congestion has always been horrible. Nasal spray is my only way to function.
Flynn saying “I made a widdle mess” is the cutest thing yet
Right? So cute
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@@lolastar7315 3:53 around:))
“Teehee” immediately after it was the most iconic adorable thing oml
Agreed
Watching Flynn be a human being is the most uplifting thing to see... like, I could straight up watch a show that just documents Flynn and his personality for HOURS!!! He's so sweet, I can't wait to meet the two other awesome sauce human beings that Colleen is going to bring to the world :D
“I AM SPORTS” i just love her so much. so relatable
Eric: I’m gonna cry…
Flynn: You’re gonna cry?
Eric: I just want to put on your shoes man.
Flynn: Thats a foot.
Flynn’s full on sentences still throw me for a loop. How is he so grown already?!
Ikr!!!
Have you tried vapor rub? Or using eucalyptus oil like on your chest or under the nose. That’s what had helped the best out of all the options. You can use eucalyptus oils in oil diffusers, humidifiers, or on the skin directly if you have another oil to diffuse it with like almond oil as a base.
Colleen always talks about how her body isn’t made for pregnancy or doesn’t do it like other women but girl, it so is-look at you with all that progesterone, healthy babies, early breast milk! Overachiever! There’s no right way to do this, Colleen, but you’re doing so well and we love you!
Owww my heart, I love this 💛💛💛
Most people will leak colostrum in pregnancy!
@@Chloe9Isabelle yes! But usually after 28 weeks.
@@oliviabert21 all mine started at 20
@@Chloe9Isabelle okay then you were considered early too?
The question we're all dying to know the answer to... did Flynn ever find his keys? 😂 Him running around looking for them while also trying to fight the sunlight in his eyes was hilarious.
omg yes, we need a youtube shorts or a tiktok for an update 🤣
Maybe he was searching for Alicia Keys 😁😆
I thought he was looking for Mickey :D
I know. I neeeed to know
HAHAHAHAHHAHA YESSS
Try an air purifier!!! Also shower steamers! They’re like bath bombs but for showers… Amazon will have them, there’s one to help congestion
I love seeing you be happy while you’re pregnant and i think it’s fully due to Flynn. Having his joy around but also a reminder that there’s a beautiful light at the end of that tough pregnancy tunnel. He’s a reminder you made it through and that you can do it again. Happy to see you not 100 percent miserable during your difficult pregnancy. Absolutely love you and your family ❤️
There’s this Russian method that always cured my congestion when I could barley breathe, you basically boil a huge pot of water with about 6 garlic cloves and 5 dried eucalyptus leaves, then you put the pot on the floor, tie your hair back, put you head over the steam and cover yourself with a blanket(make sure most of the steam stays in the blanket) and then breath in as deeply as you can for like 5-10 mins. Worked miracles for me
Flynn’s little “I made a mess..” is so freakin adorable!!!
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Flynn’s everything is so freakin adorable!!!
ikr flynn an angel 💗
I love your pic
Flynn is so hilarious. Especially now that he understands more and can talk so much more!!!! Love his little sentences. I have never heard a toddler saying "so..." before. He is so advanced
Do you remember when Colleen wanted Flynn to be gender neutral when he was born but Flynn decided to be the most stereotypical little boy ever spending his days thinking about bugs and cars
You’ve probably already tried this, but there are these little vapor rub tablets that you can drop in your shower that release steam that really help me when I have really bad congestion. You can find them at most pharmacies, I find them at my local CVS. They are a huge game changer for me but I’m not entirely sure if they will work for you, everybody has different things that work for them. Love you Colleen, stay strong!
Or put vapor rub in a ice tray then put water in the tray then freeze it! Then when you take a shower put the ice cubes in the bottom of the shower! That might help!
P.S. Love you Colleen! ❤️
YES i was about to suggest this, even putting vapour run on ur chest unblocks your nose:)
I use those too thats what i suggested i used them before i had surgery in my sinuses due to a long term infection they help sooooo much
Literally my sinus infection was almost 2 years long and congestion and nasel pressure were really bad the only thing that helped were CVS shower tablets with eucalyptus
Eucalyptus oil in a shower can also work!
Erik trying to put Flynn's shoes on "I'm going to cry" 😂😂😂 I know the pain Erik
Flynn: "Mama!"
Colleen: "yeah baby?"
Flynn: "I'm excited!"
Colleen: "What's wrong?!"
I laughed so hard when you said what's wrong and all he wanted to do was show you his cool cars 😂 I relate so much to your reaction haha
For the congestion:
I would highly recommend cutting out all dairy and doing your best to cut out or decrease sugar intake too. Dairy and sugar are both very inflammatory and make us create a lot of mucus. I'm not 100% sure it would help but it seems like anything is worth a try since you've tried everything else!!
YES I was about to say that! I'm not pregnant, but I'm allergic to a LOT of things and my worst symptoms comes from eating dairy.
Yes!!! i just wrote she should avoid all milk products :)
@@Channel24377 you dont have to be allergic to dairy. It has been clearly proven that dairy product actually increase mucus production. Her/his advice is great
@@Channel24377 great question :) it is because lots of people do not have the tendency to produce more mucus because of milk. People who suffer from asthma and breathing problems are just more likely to react to dairy problems and also some people just react more easily. This is coming from a scientific point of view. I studied nutrition in the university for 2 years :)
When Erik said I’m going to cry, i started laughing, but then Flynn responses made me start crying because I was laughing so hard
Vicks makes a vaporizer that you can run overnight while you sleep that you can put some soothing/sinus clearing medicine in. It creates warm vapor and disperses the medicine in the air. I’ve never been pregnant, but it always helps when I’m sick. Significantly more than a regular humidifier. It’s called the Vicks warm steam vaporizer and the additive is called Vicks Vaposteam. I hope this helps!
I add olbas oil to my diffuser
Vicks is definitely a life saver!!!!!
YES!!! THIS AND PRODUCTS LIKE THIS ARE SO HELPFUL!
Oh yeah I want one of those, they're amazing!!! I remember my mom had one.
Yes yes yes!! Vicks vaporub is wonderful and the "vapo" line has some great products for humidifiers and showers. Another option is Vicks "sinex." They active ingredient is Oxymetazoline and it's the only nasal spray that has every worked for me, a chronically congested person. I just looked it up at it looks like it's safe in pregnancy!!
I love how much Flynn has grown up and is speaking so well
Colleen: wow I changed colors
Flynn: hehehe I made a real mess
Erik: hahahaha
😂😂
flynn: "I'm gonna go find my keys!" 💪🏻
also flynn: *strikes a pose & starts dancing*
@@jesussavedme6260 Ma'am, this is a Wendy's.
I laughed so hard!!
@@adasamontano8284 me too!
@@jesussavedme6260…………..cool
I don’t normally comment, and I doubt anyone will even see this lol but I’ve been following all the pregnancy. I had to say that whenever Colleen posts, it feels like I’m sitting down to talk to a friend (even tho she definitely can’t hear me) I get so excited for updates and uploads 💕💕💕🥰 I adore these videos
Same!
Same here
Same!!! I watch the vlogs every night after I put my own baby down and before I go to sleep. I literally had a dream she had her babies at my house the other night. Lol.
Same
@The Walker Fam did she mention the name of the twins in your dream just wondering lol
Flynn’s laugh is so wholesome. I love his voice. Such a good speaker!!
I'm still convinced that you're allergic to your cats and even more allergic to your cats while you're pregnant
Forgot ALL about this. You’re on to something!
Eucalyptus oil in a face steam bath is great for clearing airways. My mom used to do it for colds when I was growing up. I read it's relatively safe in pregnancy, but maybe still ask your doctor just in case
Very unsafe for the kitties though! Eucalyptus oil is very dangerous for the kitties. So if you did do this don’t allow them in the bathroom you shower in or even near that area where it was.
I instantly felt relief for her when I read your comment . Yaaaas good idea .
I usually hang a few branches of eucalyptus in the shower. The hot steam helps release the oils.
Or peppermint essential oil in the shower, that helped me a little bit. I remember it feeling nice too like spa
Loving all these natural remedies & def taking notes for my own use too 😂 thanks y’all 🥰
I love how animated Flynn is when he talks, it’s adorable
Oh my goodness. Craziest thing about milk coming in. I was about 24 weeks when it first happened. This was with my first baby. And I had gone to see you in WAITRESS! Of course, bawled my eyes out when I watched it. Went home that night, and had a good ole milk stain! That was wild. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. You’re so strong and resilient. You got this, mama!
try steaming. basically you have to boil water and put something called turmeric in the water. then you have to put your head over it and breath the steam in and out. it’s better if you put a blanket over yourself when you do this. it works like magic! hope it works for you! all the best for your pregnancy and your doing great!!! love you!
I was laughing so hard when she showed her crying like a remix😂
I love her so much
My congestion during my pregnancy was terrible to the point where I couldn’t sleep & my dr finally gave me permission to use a nasal decongestant spray 2-3 times a day and it helped soooooo much. I’d use it in the morning and and night and it was such a relief. Obviously ask your dr but mine approved & it saved my life !!
You can't use spray? Didn't know thay
@@CandySophie18 yeah some doctors are strict about it but as long as you get it cleared shouldn’t be a big deal. I couldn’t handle being a mouth breather and not getting a lick of sleep and had to do something. Lol
@@arakashort7101 why tho. It's basically just salty water. At least the ones I use here in the UK. Was never mentioned to me when I was pregnant. Can't even imagine not being able to breathe for months tho.
@@CandySophie18 The kind of nasal sprays you are talking about are sold here in the US, but they are different from the decongestant type of spray that Araka is referring to. The decongestion sprays contain medication, specifically Vasoconstrictors, which constrict your blood vessels, opening up you airway more and allowing you to breath better
@@nextupnow aaaaah okay. Thank you for clarifying. Makes sense they're not advised then x
Colleens “I AM SPORTS!!!!” When she got the ping pong ball into the thing- I DIED 😂😂
i’m sure you have already tried a lot of these and they might be obvious but imma try to help however i can cuz i love you😩😩
When Flynn said “I made a wittle mess” I cried he’s so cute
Can we just take a moment to talk about how amazing Flynn's speech is. Such a smart boy
Yes! I was noticing that also! I understand everything he says, even though he revs some of his words like a car trying to get going. It’s his accent! 🚗🤣 This video was the most entertaining with his antics and his shoes and his key and the sun in his eyes. What a lil character. You can tell his gets a lot of attention and communication.
I love how Flynn can say full sentences and talk he’s soooo cute and adorable 🥰❤️
3:55 oh my goodness my heart just melted 😭❤️ he's just so precious
Flynn is probably the cutest and most well behaved, respectful toddler I’d ever SEEEEEEN!!!!!!!! Colleen and Erik really made a good one!!😄😁😁
I read this while watching Erik struggle to put his shoes on lol. Proof that even though he's well behaved he is still a toddler
Agreed
And soon there'll be two more for him to play with!!!
I agree!! I can't wait to see him smile and belly laugh everyday!
Maybe try rubbing organic peppermint oil in your hands super fast,then inhale to atleast releive you when you're feeling claustro..maybe it could help with the gag thing too.
If I remember right, it’s not congestion but instead swelling of the mucous membranes which is why you can’t blow anything out and why the other things don’t work. Try this… Place a warm, wet towel on your face. It may relieve discomfort and open your nasal passages. Worth a shot. Good luck! 🍀
Not sure if you already tried it, but something the helped with me for nasal issues was acupuncture. Maybe also try Facial massages?Sounds like some pressure accumulation and build up so massaging and moving it around could help? Not a doctor by any means, but throwing it out there in hopes you can feel better! 😊 I have so much sympathy for you and respect, cause you are going through it girl! Wishing the best for you, Colleen! Hope you find relief soon.
Dusting ceiling fans off, ceiling corners, base boards and hard to reach shelves, as well as cleaning under beds and couches, and using an air purifier help to alleviate some of my congestion making my home a bit more breathable since dust and allergens in those places are hard to reach and often overlooked during regular cleaning! You could also try renting a carpet cleaner (Home Depot rents an industrial one for super cheap) and shampooing your carpets and even your mattress can also help, especially if you already have allergies or you have pets! Hopefully that helps 💗👍🏼 good luck!!!
Something that I love about Colleen is that she is clearly pretty financially conscious when it comes to spending money on herself, like when she talks about how outrageous the prices of stuff can be. But then when it comes to Flynn, he has all of the coolest cars and stuff to do and everything. Your kids are going to have such cool childhoods.
I think people also send them A LOT of gifts fot flynn; colleen is always saying thanks for this and this other gift ❤️
How is no one talking about how ADORABLE Flynn is in this vlog! He’s so precious
He's such a little goof too I love it :D
Omg I can’t I’ve missed a couple blogs and when I listened to Flynn’s voice I was in shock!!! He is speaking so well!!
Girl idk how u do it being being pregnant with twins and dealing with a hyper toddler. I couldn't do that. I give u props and respect u alot for being being an awesome mother.
Please don’t feel bad about however you’re vlogging now. This is supposed to be your separate channel where you just post about your life, we’re all here cause we really care about you and want to know what’s up in your life. Thank you so much for sharing a piece of it with us ❤️🙏🏻
This vlog was perfect. Fave moments? "I am sports!" and Eric like "Im gonna cry, 10 mins and 1 shoe on" and Flynn is so grown up and your whole family is perfection
I am so glad she’s having a girl for Bailey
I had terrible congestion when I was pregnant and it’s so different from regular congestion. Your nasal passages are inflamed and narrowed. It’s not like there’s a ton of snot blocking them. I tried nasal strips and I genuinely think they helped but like you I have SENSORY ISSUES and could not deal with it! Messaging nasal passages on the face helped a little, but the miracle was actually stretches for congestion. I just looked it up on the internet and it doesn’t work for long but it gave me short breaks so I could feel sane for a minute. Sometimes I did them 6-7 times before I finally went to sleep.
Flynn is the most adorable thing ever. I can’t stop laughing. He has the most imagination I’ve ever seen in someone.
I was loving the extra mini Colleen content over the weekend with her guest appearances in the Ballinger Family videos!
Same :) Teddy is adorable too!!!
Hey Colleen I doubt you’ll see this but I had such an awful cold which made me VERY congested (like how you feel but I had it for 3 days and hated every second so you are a literal super hero dealing with that everyday plus more !) but a game changer for me was Vicks vapour rub (that’s what we call it in the uk) ! Put some in a diffuser or in boiling water and just smell it and do it again and again and again, it gave me so much relief. Praying that you see this, try it out and that it helps you get some relief because you are dealing with so much during your pregnancy and I really wish you well
The congestion must be so uncomfortable and bothersome 😩 As someone who suffers from allergies 24/7, I recommend anything with menthol and eucalyptus. Vicks nasal spray, albas oil sticks or vicks vapour rub on a tissue/handkerchief, anything that you can carry around with you for when you need it. Eucalyptus in a shower. I’ve found this helps with headaches too. I wish I could help you more. I know it’s not a long term solution but they might help relieve the congestion when it is especially bothering you. I hope it eases up for you in any way possible. Sending you lots of well wishes and love 💕✨
Just a thought...do you have any food sensitivities? Often, I found that when I was pregnant I was more "reactive" in general and any foods that I was slightly reactive to. Some of them were cross-reactive with environmental allergies and I would get MUCH more sneezy/congested/allergic until I cut out those foods. (for example This is called cross-reactivity. Food such as cantaloupes, bananas, watermelon, and sunflower seeds may cause symptoms in some people who have a ragweed allergy.) So, for me those are gluten, eggs and dairy and soy. I found that once I was off those foods for a while, like a month, I started to have a LOT less allergy symptoms. And, of course any other allergies (dust mites etc) can be worse when you are pregnant, so dealing with those the best you can trying to eliminate them where possible is a good idea. Run air purifiers, use homeopathic antihistamine maybe? And definitely check into any possible food allergies. A simple blood test can give you some idea about the main foods you eat, even a mild food allergy could (if you are eating that food a lot) trigger a wider cross-reaction sometimes. Wish something could help you! You are brave and strong and have a good team around you. Keep it up!!! Every day is one closer to the end of the pregnancy, and meeting your babies.
So this probably gonna sound weird lol but in my family whenever we’re like really congested we put vicks vaporub on the cupid’s bow, chest, and the soles of your feet and then put on socks. I have no clue why but it always works, hope it helps!!
It also works in defusers!!! Or humidifiers!!
eyy that what my family does. its weird but it works lols
My family does that too, I thought it was a Latino thing 😂 but ir really works
We do that 2 !!
Same. We cake ourself in it.
I’m 20 weeks pregnant with twins and also have this horrible congestion symptom. In normal life I already have terrible allergies and am always super congested but now it’s like times 20. I have the same problem you talk about with feeling claustrophobic in your own head and the eyes start itching and watering. I also keep getting really bad sinus infections and horrible sinus headaches. But to help with mine I take 2 Benadryl at night which also helps with my insomnia as well as my congestion. If it’s really bad during the day (and this sounds gross) but I ball up some tissue enough to fit and fill up my nostril to like completely close it off. I put the tissue in the nostril that’s more congested and once it clears up I repeat in the other nostril. Some times I have to go back and forth for a while but once it clears up it helps big time. I also use Vicks Vapor rub on my chest and under my nose and get under the covers to let it activate.
Thank you for being so real about what your’re going through and how you feel. I’ve also been very depressed, emotional, and in a lot of pain during this pregnancy and watching your vlogs helps because it reminds me I’m not the only one. And a lot of people don’t understand and I didn’t either until it happened to me, but carrying 2 babies is no joke at all. It is so hard physically, emotionally, and mentally. So again thank you for sharing your journey!!
For congestion!! I know you posted this video yesterday and might not see my comment but for me is rubbing vicks vapo rub on the chest and neck help sooth that breathing area. Another method that's super effective for me (since nasal sprays and those things don't work for me either) is to boil a pot of water, add a couple drops of eucalyptus, make yourself a little cave using a towel or blanket over the pot and just breathe in the soothing vapors for a while. ALWAYS worked like a charm for me and my family. Hope you feel better
I love how everything is exciting to Flynn. I wish I had his excitement.
Ok the compilation of Colleen crying is such a mood
You are the best mamma, Colleen! Seriously, even though you feel like crap, you still make time and love for your family here on TH-cam and in IRL
Hey Colleen! I'm so so so sorry that you're feeling the pregnancy congestion this early! I know you go to a chiropractor and physical therapy for your pelvic pain, and you have so many other doctor/medical appointments, but I think there might be another type of doctor visit that would help!
You can get osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT), it's also called osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), from an osteopathic physician (DO). My hubby is an osteopathic medical student and he learned a bunch of techniques for relieving facial pressure. It's not the same as chiropractic care, but it feels similar. The doctor might also be able to give you techniques for massaging your face at home to relieve your pain.
I really hope you can find some relief for the next few months!
Lots of love to you, Erik, Flynn, and the new babies! 💗💗💗
Erik trying to put Flynn’s shoes on may be the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Literally hilarious
Right?! I feel like that part of the video was the epitome of having a toddler. 🤣🤣
I’m only 10 weeks along, but I bought those Vicks Inhaler sticks. They don’t help permanently, but while you’re smelling them it at least gives you a small break from the congestion, and you can just keep them in your pocket/purse.
Zicam spray is a lifesaver for congestion 🙌 just make sure its the green label
I used those to help with nausea too!
Buy a humidifier it plugs in the wall can run 24/7 it makes the dust fall to the ground and make the air better I have heaps of allergies this thing helps so much!
For sinus problems - I put my jade roller and gua sha in the freezer and do a sinus massage each morning with the cold stuff to clear everything out as best I can, it really helps if you're consistent with it. I know you've probably already tried it, but taking echinacea drops in my morning tea daily also has helped me a lot.
Vicks infused tissues are always awesome when I have congestion. I also use a Vicks inhaler from time to time.
Flynn’s cuteness is everything. He has such a vivid personality and his natural comedic delivery is adorable! He could easily have his own show! Image two more like him and you’ll have your own ensemble of entertainment . Love and laughter are the best medicine.😍💕❤️😂😂😂
Currently watching this at 4:42am UK time at 33 weeks pregnant with insomnia, restless leg syndrome, horrible cramps and heartburn. Very much relating. Sending positive vibes and love to you and your babies (Flynn included). Thank you for sharing the reality of pregnancy. I feel like watching your previous pregnancy is one of the only things I saw that really prepared me for the difficult sides of this experience and I’m really glad of that now. 💚
i’m not pregnant but i have had really bad allergies in the past, but your your nose congestion i would recommend putting a warm to hot washcloth on your nose and just having it there for a few minutes, it really helped me be able to breathe out of my nose better!!
I have chronic rhinitis and I'm 15 weeks pregnant. I use peppermint oil infusion(steam bath) and saline nose sprays. They're both safe in pregnancy! For the peppermint infusion, I add a few drops of pep. oil to a bowl of hot water(I make sure to bring it to a boil), then cover my head with a bath towel while leaning over the bowl and sit there for about 10 min or so. It might get intense at first so you can move your head higher up if it gets too minty. Just keep your eyes closed! It'll eventually dissipate and you'll be able to taste and smell when it's working :D I used to put it in my tub before, too, but haven't researched if it's safe to do so while pregnant... Hope it helps!
Your congestion is from the high amount of estrogen in your body. And then the swelling traps allergens in your nose so you get even more sneezy and congested. So the regular home remedies won't really work. I really feel for you because I went through it and it sucks. People just don't understand if they haven't lived it.
Even though Colleen is 6 months pregnant she still vlogs everyday and makes our day😊
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She’s pregnant not disabled
Pregnancy is the easy bit. Its vlogging with 3 kids i worry about 😂
Every time I watch Flynn running around so energetically and acting like a jokester, I am reminded that he is the perfect depiction of his star sign, sagittarius 🤧❤️
Using vicks vapo rub is really good for decongesting. You can use it in many different ways which is a plus! You could do just a face steam with a tiny bit in a big bowl of hot water, face hovering above with a towel draped over. Will also be a lot easier to do than a steamy shower the more pain you’re having 🥰 sending you hugs, you’re doing so well xx
I know pregnancy is so hard for Colleen, but she still manages to create content for us constantly! She's amazing!
She really is amazing:)
colleen is *me* whenever i show an ounce of athletic skill: " :0 I AM SPORTS !!"
ditto!!
Tips for stuffy face: anti-inflammitory foods as much as possible (mostly colorful veggies, not so much meat or processed things). It helps take swelling out of the body. Also, lymphatic massages around the neck and face. TH-cam has a lot. They're a temporary fix, but requires little energy and your husband can assist.
For your restless legs and cramping, consume foods high in magnesium (the colorful and dark greens that are also high an antioxidants/anti-inflammatory).
I hope any of this is appealing or helps! As little babies grow and use their mother's nutrients, you will be left with deficiencies which cause cravings. I recommend looking at a craving correlation chart (Google or pinterest) and see if anything makes sense for you.
I love watching your vlogs on all channels and was obsessed with your Miranda Sings series. Best of luck to you!!
Hey there, for the nasal congestion it is not going to be possible to get rid of it, all of the things you listed are ways to treat the symptoms and provide some relief, if it feels like its not working its probably just because you are so congested and annoyed from being congested it feels like nothing will make it go away. Since is brought on by pregnancy and your increase in blood pressure, the blood vessels in your nasal passages constrict and become inflamed. I am not a doctor, just work in prehospital care as an AEMT. Most of the medications out there work to treat the reaction to an allergy but that isn’t the case for you so the only thing you can do is to find something that provides relief.
The only thing that really works for me is one of those face steamers, directly shooting hot steam up my nose and I using a gua sha to massage my sinuses and lymph nodes. I also use Vicks vapor rub RELIGIOUSLY everywhere.
8:23 Flynn runs off, stops in a model pose and says “Gonna go find my keys!“ omg that has me cracking up so much 😂
3:55 Flynn’s “I made a little messs….” Was SO FRIGGIN CUTE!!
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Hey Drew, you look cute. That's it
@@lipaajel8544 umm…no.
@@dougy_dawg so it's not you in the picture?
@@lipaajel8544 no it is… but… I’m uncomfortable
Hi Colleen! One remedy that helped me a lot with my allergies and congestion was DoTerra essential oils. Specifically the oil breath and also the breath cough drops. They changed my life. I hope this helps.
7:56 erik:I'm gonna cry Flynn:you're gonna cry dad? Erik:puts hand on head and says "I'm just trying to get your shoes on man" omg i remember these days with my son lol most relatable thing ever. Flynn:i have to find my keys to a put in the door he's the cutest boy ever. I can see how tired colleen and erik are but they are pushing through it. You got this i know it doesn't seem like it now but you do. You both are amazing parents never forget that. And colleen we love you💜I'm so sorry you are this miserable. If i could take all your pain away i would. That's just the kind of person i am. My depression has been really bad too so i feel you. The clips of you crying has been me the past few days and I'm not even pregnant. I've just been so emotional lately and it sucks. But just remember we love you and you will get through this.
Flynn is SO cute even if he’s losing his mind a little lol. Gotta love toddlers.
flynn's "im going to go get my keys!!!" made me laugh SO HARD i was re-watching it over and over and CRYING
Also if you have your milk coming in, you know you can do colostrum harvesting? Basically you start collecting milk early and freezing it... you have to be careful to not express but if you are leaking collect that golden liquid in a little syringe and freeze it!! It will help so much with the twins in the beginning! Also you'll be surprised at the stash you'll have by the time those babies are here 😊
Yes!! I did this when I was pregnant. Haakaa makes colostrum collectors that you can use and freeze for when the babies come. So helpful for the first few days or just whenever you may need it in the future for the baby!
I wish I would have done this with my son because it would have helped him stay out of the NICU for low blood sugar before my milk really came in. If there's ever a next baby I'll keep this in mind!
@@rachelclayton07 haaka is a terrible company!!
Its not reccomended until later - around 37 weeks in a single baby pregnancy so probably 33ish in a twin pregnancy.
@@Itwasalladream1987 can you explain why?
I agree, when I was pregnant this works for me too Vicks is the best brand for congestion, pregnancy symptoms to hay-fever.
I am seeing flinn and I remember when he just always said dar dar and now is saying FULL SENTENCES hes grow so much
The way flynn just stopped walking and was like, I gotta find my key, was hilarious to me, I started laughing so hard, he truly is so funny and adorable
for some reason the shot of Colleen playing with the ping-pong balls, Flynn beside her, the jumpsuit on, the twin pregnancy bump proud, I was like "wow, she really looks like a mom here!" You look beautiful Colleen! We love to see you having these happy moments!
I thought the same thing! It was super cute to see!
Lots of nasal sprays and air purifiers work WONDERS!!!! Hope you feel a bit better soon💘
You are doing amazing and look incredible 🤍
This won’t get rid of congestion but it often helps to wear the cold gel pads on your face to ease the puffy dry feeling x