Our Gender Reveal/ Welcome To Hell - RELAX #27

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • Colleen and Erik talk about some exciting news and what happens next. PLUS they take some advice from an expecting twin mom that strikes a bit of fear when she plainly “welcomes them to Hell.”
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  • @Incandescent_Sol
    @Incandescent_Sol Před 3 lety +425

    Erik really is amazing. When Colleen was crying and frustrated about not being able to work as much as she wants, he immediately just went into reaassurance mode and hyped her up/complimented her a lot and made her laugh so she would feel better.
    It's so great to see such a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

    • @jelanir5106
      @jelanir5106 Před 3 lety +17

      Ikr he is the most supportive husband ever. This is the best episode so far

    • @destinyngata2343
      @destinyngata2343 Před 3 lety +7

      fr i loved this episode so intimate and personal

    • @beyedoc
      @beyedoc Před 3 lety +5

      I know 😭. Sso sweet. They are GOALS 💜💜💜

    • @d.j.8842
      @d.j.8842 Před 3 lety +3

      Ikr they’re the cutest couple ever 🥺 #Erikleen

    • @coltjames9159
      @coltjames9159 Před 3 lety +4

      Yas. Pregnancy hormones are wild. And he's such an amazing guy, loving husband and one hell of a cool dad.

  • @kellyjo7126
    @kellyjo7126 Před 3 lety +1465

    erik coming onto the podcast with temporary truck tattoos is the best this ever

    • @azukichiu
      @azukichiu Před 3 lety +1

      thing

    • @mamesmck5236
      @mamesmck5236 Před 3 lety +14

      Imagine him getting on set and the makeup artist having to take a deep breath and getting the oil cleanser out and mentally adding the extra time it's going to take to get him on set!
      Any one.... oh.. just me 😬

    • @kurtus.1
      @kurtus.1 Před 3 lety +11

      I always thought they were legit tattoos made to look like stickers because they were always there lmao so it turns out he's been putting on new ones when the old ones fade

    • @gracecoffey6290
      @gracecoffey6290 Před 3 lety

      @@azukichiu saw

    • @laurentracy4081
      @laurentracy4081 Před 3 lety +1

      You can’t forget the other arm is paw patrol

  • @moldevin7171
    @moldevin7171 Před 3 lety +239

    I’m a twin and when my mom first had us, she tried walking through a doorway holding both of us. She smacked my head on the door frame and freaked out. Then she went to turn to make sure I was okay and smacked my sister’s head on the doorframe lol.

    • @hernameispekka_Rebecca
      @hernameispekka_Rebecca Před 3 lety +7

      Oh noo... hahah! Shee must have felt so panicky!

    • @rylyngrace3881
      @rylyngrace3881 Před 3 lety +8

      Idk I should laugh or feel bad

    • @Rachel-li3ip
      @Rachel-li3ip Před 3 lety +3

      It's like the movie Blended

    • @myreality5959
      @myreality5959 Před 2 lety +2

      I feel bad for laughing. Your poor heads you two and your mum. Poor thing would have been so panicky already and then this happens. Hope everything was good

    • @doireannroche2411
      @doireannroche2411 Před 2 lety

      😅

  • @thecoxfamily7214
    @thecoxfamily7214 Před 3 lety +74

    Mom of boy/girl twin here! Double stroller - single wide, with car seat attachments - plop the babies from the car to the stroller and wheel right through those doorways! Add the toddler standing-board attachment too, and you’ve got 3 kiddos all ready to go! You’ve got this!!

  • @jordanblackwood5213
    @jordanblackwood5213 Před 3 lety +129

    Okay! So as a trans man, who has watched and loved your videos and family for 10 years I want to say this to you. Yes of course Gender is a spectrum and can change over time as someone grows into their self BUT you are allowed to have stereotypical thoughts of genders. I am someone who had to medically change to be my correct gender BUT I will still find out the gender of my baby, I still imagine certain things when I think "Boy" and certain things when I think "Girl" it does not make you a bad person! You love for Flynn and your unborn babies is so visible and that is all that matters. Don't feel scared to have those thoughts and day dreams. You are two amazing people and two amazing parents, please don't be hard on yourselves.

    • @BelieveInYourself129
      @BelieveInYourself129 Před 3 lety +12

      i love this!!! you’re so sweet for writing this :)

    • @unlimitedfunlol
      @unlimitedfunlol Před 3 lety +5

      Jordan, thank you so much for posting this comment. I was considering writing a comment about how, as a Trans guy, I’ve always imagined myself as becoming a parent to a baby boy. I’ve always wanted a baby girl, too, but it’s just my life experience that I was a “girl”, born after an older boy, and I related to the boys and guy characters and my first baby cousin was a boy and it’s just the experience I’ve grown up seeing. I can’t think of the right words right now but I just wanted to thank you again, and to thank Colleen and Christopher for being open with their conversation of the concept of mourning the thought of the life you imagined in the other way.

  • @THuntley101
    @THuntley101 Před 3 lety +72

    I'm going through the worst heartbreak of my life and watching your relationship really gives me hope that one day I'll find my person the way you two did.

    • @giuliacacciatore4765
      @giuliacacciatore4765 Před 3 lety +5

      literally same! stay strong love🤍

    • @THuntley101
      @THuntley101 Před 3 lety +3

      @@giuliacacciatore4765 you too bb

    • @leila-yt3it
      @leila-yt3it Před 2 lety

      Me tooo 💗💗💗

    • @elizabethanne8927
      @elizabethanne8927 Před 2 lety +1

      Same here. I love watching their relationship and dynamic 🖤🖤 hope you guys are doing better now!

  • @richelleopal2918
    @richelleopal2918 Před 3 lety +557

    I feel like the boy baby will be shy and calm like Erik and the girl baby will be upbeat and fun like colleen.

    • @mondrella627
      @mondrella627 Před 3 lety +7

      Lol i saw this comment before on another relax video

    • @katieroo3145
      @katieroo3145 Před 3 lety +36

      I agree! And Flynn is a mix of each!

    • @avikakumar2939
      @avikakumar2939 Před 3 lety +6

      No hate but Colleen said these same exact words in her video

    • @richelleopal2918
      @richelleopal2918 Před 3 lety +4

      @@avikakumar2939 Oh sorry I didn't realize that. Still so excited for these twins tho!

    • @avikakumar2939
      @avikakumar2939 Před 3 lety +2

      @@richelleopal2918 no no it’s ok..I might be wrong, my memory is a bit fuzzy. But this happens to me too sometimes.

  • @mominahussain9643
    @mominahussain9643 Před 3 lety +570

    You should call Terry again and do a reading like you did when you were pregnant with fylnn.

  • @sweetmarrie97
    @sweetmarrie97 Před 3 lety +53

    Erik is just an amazing man, father, husband, ect. Not just that but he's perfectly fitted for Colleen as a person that it's just do amazing. It's awesome to see that kind of relationship, it just feels really healthy? Lol I hope that made any sense at all.

  • @celo7carvalho
    @celo7carvalho Před 3 lety +378

    colleen, I have a suggestion for a topic, it MIGHT be too personal, and it's totally ok if you don't want to talk about it.
    But you always talk about your religious upbringing, and church and all that. And the Halloween stuff and all that. But when I see Gwen on videos and Rachel's podcast, she doesn't seem like a fanatic, she seems actually very kind and respectful and progressive. Was there some like light that shone on your parents for them to grow beyond the Church's limitations? Was it gradual, just them keeping up with the times? were you the one contesting things first, or trent/chris/rachel?
    Again, I know this might be personal, but whenever you bring up religion and your college and stuff, I always get so curious to know how your family went from point A to point B

    • @kinzierickard5096
      @kinzierickard5096 Před 3 lety +9

      can’t answer for her but i think the reason why is because they’re grown? maybe i’m not sure

    • @giuliacacciatore4765
      @giuliacacciatore4765 Před 3 lety +28

      yes i’ve always been so interested in this as well! i hope she talks about it someday

    • @fdenesiuk40
      @fdenesiuk40 Před 3 lety +22

      I want to know this too! I grew up similarly to Colleen and my parents still think the same way. When I see her parents in vlogs I’m so impressed that they think the way they do and are as kind, welcoming and open as they seem! I’d love to know more details.

    • @AljaMuc19
      @AljaMuc19 Před 3 lety +3

      Yeeeees please

    • @sophierocks5007
      @sophierocks5007 Před 3 lety +13

      I’ve been wondering this as well. I know Colleen/Rachel/Chris have been asked this over the years, but I doubt they’ll answer it since it’s more so their parents’ journey and experience. Maybe Gwen will say something on ATI before it ends, who knows. Anyways, I’m glad that they’re more open minded now

  • @JuliaGoolia8944
    @JuliaGoolia8944 Před 3 lety +266

    I love how many kid tattoos/stickers are on Eric. New and old faded ones lol. That's a sign of a great dad!!

  • @misscrackwood
    @misscrackwood Před 3 lety +24

    I do love hearing Erik talk about how he feels about having twins and soon being a father of three. Guys don't often share their feelings like this and I'm sure it could help a bunch of dads to hear that. I love how supportive of Colleen he is, their kids are so lucky to have these two to raise them!

    • @hernameispekka_Rebecca
      @hernameispekka_Rebecca Před 3 lety +5

      I agree! If dads are going to be able to be as involved as we and they want to, they also must have a space and voice to talk about all that goes in to raising and expecting children!

  • @CoffeeQueen03
    @CoffeeQueen03 Před 3 lety +357

    I know everyone says this but honestly, I literally can't believe they are having twinssss

    • @luzycat7869
      @luzycat7869 Před 3 lety +2

      I LOVE YOUR PFP SO MUCH-

    • @elizabethanne8927
      @elizabethanne8927 Před 2 lety +1

      That's how I felt when I was having twins. Absolute biggest shock of my life!!! I still can't believe I have 6 year old twins lol. We've made it 6 whole years! 🥴🥰🙏😂🖤🖤🖤

  • @adamemac
    @adamemac Před 3 lety +73

    Thank you for understanding when we may have to slow/block traffic or close a lane or two during an accident. Please know, we really don't like doing it and only do so to keep us and our patient(s) safe.
    Sincerely, your friendly 🚑 guy.

  • @Cutiepenguin42
    @Cutiepenguin42 Před 3 lety +65

    I'm sure this sounds weird, but if you're worried about being out of the house with the twins and Flynn, you might want to teach Flynn to hold onto something that you're wearing, like a keychain or something that you can attach to a belt loop on your pants, or the strap on a bag you're carrying. This way you can know that he's staying close to you, but you'll also have your hands free to carry the twins.

    • @carmenyasmine162
      @carmenyasmine162 Před 3 lety +1

      Good idea. Also, I don’t think anyone who’s walking any kind of far distance usually holds 2 little babies in their arms. Most likely stroller that holds 2 or car seats! I mean to me, I’d be anxious I’ll trip and drop them. Around the house she might carry both, who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @katiehobbs96
    @katiehobbs96 Před 3 lety +245

    As someone in customer service, a lot of times we are trained to be agressive like that to deter shoplifting and to justify the company paying us. It's so ridiculous and stupid.

    • @MsSmile300
      @MsSmile300 Před 3 lety +5

      Yeah, I'd bet money that speech was company policy. Although I never heard that reasoning, the retail job I had preached zealous customer service and called it "going above and beyond."

    • @whitykitty2651
      @whitykitty2651 Před 3 lety +6

      @@MsSmile300 it is that's why I never go to buckle lol. I understand wanting to deter shoplifting, but a security system, cameras, the machines at the front of the store that detect the little clip things left on clothes...so many things that don't involve braiding the costumers.

    • @morwenna
      @morwenna Před 3 lety +3

      Yeah, I used to work for Safeway and they trained us and we got in trouble if we didn't act like that towards customers, especially if the feedback was from a secret shopper.

    • @peytonmckay5020
      @peytonmckay5020 Před 3 lety +5

      @@whitykitty2651 I work at Buckle and it is so so embarrassing and annoying having to treat the customers that way. It makes me so uncomfortable, especially when they obviously don’t want or need my help but I’ll get in trouble if I’m not in their face showing product 😭😭

    • @thebiggay9024
      @thebiggay9024 Před 3 lety

      Yeah same! We get in trouble of we dont further push you to buy our membership

  • @PinkPoodleCrafts
    @PinkPoodleCrafts Před 3 lety +80

    How cool will it be to see Flynn be so amazed at seeing his mom on stage again, performing for a packed audiance!? Cause the last time Colleen toured, Flynn was too little to remember it so now it's gonna be so awesome to see him experience it and maybe be involved on stage too!

  • @livsterlove5681
    @livsterlove5681 Před 3 lety +149

    Prep Flynn about being patient and waiting for his turn and for attention before the twins come. Mommy and Daddy love him even if they can’t be with him all the time.

    • @crystalb2498
      @crystalb2498 Před 3 lety +14

      That’s a good point, he’s so used to undivided attention

    • @ohboilien
      @ohboilien Před 3 lety +1

      That’s a great point! Thanks for adding that!

  • @mackenzies4146
    @mackenzies4146 Před 3 lety +14

    Colleens face when she felt one of the babies move and took Erik hand and put it on her stomach was adorable and so sweet. ❤️

  • @laurengallaspy4365
    @laurengallaspy4365 Před 3 lety +118

    I appreciate that you rephrased being "broken" if you are infertile. For those struggling with infertility, the idea of brokenness is such a heartbreaking psychological component of the condition and can really damage a person's sense of self during the process of trying to conceive. I am the mother of a donor conceived child and do not see myself as broken. I see myself as someone who benefitted from incredible science (as you mentioned) and the tremendous generosity of our egg donor. I also see myself as a devoted and whole woman and mother.❤

    • @d.j.8842
      @d.j.8842 Před 3 lety +5

      ♥️

    • @kaitlynnb8478
      @kaitlynnb8478 Před 3 lety +9

      So unbelievably happy for you!! Hearing stories like yours make me smile ear to ear.

    • @abbyolivia
      @abbyolivia Před 3 lety +18

      She’s a horrible person for this.

    • @chriswaite9197
      @chriswaite9197 Před 3 lety +10

      @@abbyolivia As someone that struggled with infertility for 10+ years. I referred to myself as "broken". To refer to it as the "proper" word only reminded me that I WAS INFERTILE!!! The fact that I couldn't get pregnant for 10+ years was a VERY good reminder every single month of every single year that I was INFERTILE. So, "broken" was a better term. If something didn't work, it's broken.

    • @abbyolivia
      @abbyolivia Před 3 lety +7

      @@chriswaite9197 to each their own.

  • @maryaliceprouty4051
    @maryaliceprouty4051 Před 3 lety +287

    “Derik’s” tattoos are EVERYTHING!😂

    • @meghandarvel_
      @meghandarvel_ Před 3 lety +4

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @mondrella627
      @mondrella627 Před 3 lety +7

      Ohh I thought those were stickers? They look like stickers or fake tattoos that you can put on

    • @maryaliceprouty4051
      @maryaliceprouty4051 Před 3 lety +4

      @@mondrella627 the truck ones look like tattoos to me but the paw patrol ones could go either way🤔

    • @geneveenash8512
      @geneveenash8512 Před 3 lety +5

      He had some on last week too
      All I think of is how cute him and Flynn are putting those tattoos on ❤️ great family vibes ❤️

    • @nightingalebard
      @nightingalebard Před 3 lety +5

      I noticed them in the vlogs! I wonder if they're temporary tattoos? They look awesome!

  • @kasviverma9886
    @kasviverma9886 Před 3 lety +116

    I miss when there were time stamps in the description!! Please bring that back :((

  • @sameerawarsi827
    @sameerawarsi827 Před 3 lety +7

    cried just listening to Erik stumble through and try to answer the question, "how are you?" I know for men, and especially GOOD men who truly love, care and protect their families as fiercely as he does, it can be difficult to allow yourself the space to say that you're also struggling. Erik, remember you can't pour from an empty cup. You're having a human experience and reaction to all of this just as Colleen is; you are valid.

  • @kdubs0527
    @kdubs0527 Před 3 lety +19

    i sat right by Erik when I saw you in Waitress and you can see how incredibly proud of you he is. It’s literally on his face.

  • @DoodleBugg135
    @DoodleBugg135 Před 3 lety +219

    Colleen on the podcast: “no they can’t see my belly button!”
    Colleen in the vlogs: “I’m in my bra, but here’s my bump today” 😂😂

  • @ktienguyn
    @ktienguyn Před 3 lety +83

    ugh the beginning where colleen and erik are being cute before the graphic fades away is always my favorite

  • @LadyAurian
    @LadyAurian Před 3 lety +21

    I agree with Eric, this podcast felt very intimate. Very kind of you to let us sort of get a glimpse into your thought processes and conversations about life and future.

  • @peytonkieninger4236
    @peytonkieninger4236 Před 3 lety +39

    erik wearing temporary truck tattoos is the cutest dad thing i’ve ever seen.

  • @chrishobann
    @chrishobann Před 3 lety +5

    the way that erik tried to comfort colleen and talk her through getting emotional towards the end of the podcast was the cutest thing

  • @maryvblair
    @maryvblair Před 3 lety +84

    My grandma didn’t know she was having twins (aka my mom and her identical twin) and I cannot imagine how she was feeling, because it had to have been so different than her first pregnancy with one baby and she didn’t know why!
    Also she was 4’11” so she must have just been all babies.

  • @jordanrangel9111
    @jordanrangel9111 Před 3 lety +18

    I wonder if Flynn would enjoy going to a little preschool program like 3 days a week when the twins come. He’s so social and I feel like it would be such a fun outlet for him

  • @larissam6667
    @larissam6667 Před 3 lety +6

    I absolutely love how Erik reassures Colleen that it’s okay to be emotional. Thank you. I cried for absolutely no reason today because of hormones and I think this is one of the best ways you can help your partner ❤️

  • @KO-rh8sh
    @KO-rh8sh Před 3 lety +13

    Why do I cry every time Colleen does while she is pregnant. I cannot wait for her blogs once she has the twins. I loved those after she had Flynn.

  • @rawilson7768
    @rawilson7768 Před 3 lety +54

    It is ok to hire help when you feel overwhelmed. Like Christopher and Jessica have done.

  • @chloebriere98
    @chloebriere98 Před 3 lety +8

    The kind of support and love and patience Erik has for Colleen is so wild. Actual goals. 🥺

  • @8happyperson
    @8happyperson Před 3 lety +28

    tbh the mourning for something you imagined that’s not happening anymore makes complete sense to me. also, this episode highlights how much y’all could probably use a nanny or some kind of helper once the twins come (or even now).

    • @Hallmark44
      @Hallmark44 Před 3 lety +6

      And Flynn is the prime age for preschool. It would be best to start him before the babies arrive so he's transitioned and has something to look forward to that's part of his "normal."
      They probably won't do it, but I think it would be a great thing for him.

  • @Eli-ln2rf
    @Eli-ln2rf Před 3 lety +58

    My goal in life is to have a relationship with someone the way Colleeen and Eric do

  • @nora02173
    @nora02173 Před 3 lety +21

    Ahhh I'm one half of boy/girl twins and it has been the greatest gift of my life. I'm a little overemotional in general today, but there's been a handful of times in my life where I've come SO CLOSE to giving up but felt so deeply that I had to keep going because I was meant to be there for my twin- and he has said the same. Big congrats!!!!!!

  • @nikcav00
    @nikcav00 Před 3 lety +7

    This may have been my favorite episode so far. Love hearing you guys give such honest and intimate perspectives on having a family while still following your other dreams.

  • @someshshine
    @someshshine Před 3 lety +6

    This goes in the list of one of the best episodes ever because I just love really deep conversations about life and hearing you both speak about your struggles of parenthood while trying to maintain your career was really eye opening for me and made me realise you guys are going through a tough time and that parenthood is not easy at all. Thank you for being so open and honest about this.

  • @linasmom3816
    @linasmom3816 Před 3 lety +8

    Around the 30 minute mark you started talking about mourning the loss of an idea of a child being a certain gender. I can completely relate to that because when I found I don’t I was having a girl I had lost that idea of me having a son. She’s six months old now & I love every bit of her no matter her gender.

  • @soccerstar5578
    @soccerstar5578 Před 3 lety +17

    Erik hyping you up is everything, stay strong mama. One workaholic to another, youre kicking butt!

  • @dasanigibson
    @dasanigibson Před 3 lety +37

    When they did the Raycon ad, I couldn’t stop thinking about how much Colleen HATES Bluetooth. 😂

  • @mariemcgee
    @mariemcgee Před 3 lety +39

    I have never been more emotionally invested in a total stranger's pregnancy before 😂. I'm living for it honestly. You are already such amazing parents so I cannot wait to see you smash having twins 💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @hopeyoung2147
    @hopeyoung2147 Před 3 lety +7

    As hard as Colleen is on herself (which I know she’s working on and is doing great), she could never know how much she inspires me

    • @ColorOutsideTheLinesTM
      @ColorOutsideTheLinesTM Před 3 lety +4

      I hope she didn’t inspire you to insinuate and joke that those who have to do IVF are broken.

    • @jgbgw591
      @jgbgw591 Před 3 lety

      How does she inspire you? Genuinely curious.

  • @therodsquad2360
    @therodsquad2360 Před 3 lety +7

    Hands down my favorite episode. So real and literally just life. Trust me it does get easier, just go through the motions and enjoy it. I have 3 daughters and my husband and I have worked while raising them plus now I’m adding school to the mix. It’s all possible if you want it. Family, career, and the whole ten yards. You two will be great and will crush this whole experience called life.

  • @morganh9364
    @morganh9364 Před 3 lety +6

    I loved, loved, loved the conversation at the hour mark. “Well, don’t you think this is enough?” Is such a wonderful, empowering question. Your husband truly thinks you are a superstar for growing his three kids, and you should too. Every unexplained bad mood, every pant after walking down the hallway, and every moment which you decide not to film means you are one step closer to the wonderful family and future that you have always wanted. Hell yes. Colleen, it’s all enough. You are a freaking superhero.
    Update: it’s only gotten better. Colleen, your raw feels are top notch and I am crying with you.

  • @nicolemelendez4415
    @nicolemelendez4415 Před 3 lety +246

    Colleen: *hates bluetooth*
    Colleen on the podcast: these headphones are the best, I use them all the time!!
    Me: ......we love a sponsored queen 😂

    • @kaylarayne3345
      @kaylarayne3345 Před 3 lety +26

      I thought I remembered her ranting about her hatred of cordless earbuds before 😂

    • @SandySanders81
      @SandySanders81 Před 3 lety +19

      I thought the same thing!!! Girl, you hate Bluetooth!!!!

    • @amycostello6384
      @amycostello6384 Před 3 lety +2

      Thought the exact same thing!! Giiiiirl nice try we know you hate Bluetooth and definitely don’t use them while editing. IDGAF though, get that Raycon coin 👏👏

    • @aitana041
      @aitana041 Před 3 lety +1

      OMG YESSSS LOLOLOLOL

  • @melerwin1
    @melerwin1 Před 3 lety +3

    I love these...feels like an adult, chill, hangout with friends that I can listen to while doing dishes, laundry, eating dinner and whatever else after I put my toddler to bed.

  • @raw8565
    @raw8565 Před 3 lety +3

    Ugh when Erik says it’s okay to get emotional I love him for her!! He’s the best to go through these huge moments with

  • @ambersmith1176
    @ambersmith1176 Před 3 lety +7

    Omg THANK YOU. I found out a couple months ago that I'm having a boy and I feel so sad about it, but more than that I feel so guilty for feeling this way. I never thought I'd ever have a boy, I grew up with 5 sisters and already have a girl. I imagined my children being sisters and that has been a hard thought to let go of. Thank you for helping me through that. I'm crying feeling a bit better knowing I'm not completely a terrible person 😭

  • @lorayawestrik7167
    @lorayawestrik7167 Před 3 lety +1

    erik pumping colleen up and telling her how much she is doing before she cries is the best thing i have ever heard... it almost made me cry

  • @christalinr8620
    @christalinr8620 Před 3 lety +8

    57:48 Erik just produced the most amazing line for poetry/ song writing??
    “It’s set in stone so to speak, it’s set in paper on our wall in ink”

  • @tracyslifejourney1935
    @tracyslifejourney1935 Před 3 lety +63

    Every woman needs a man like Erik he so loving and protective

    • @lilladybug137
      @lilladybug137 Před 3 lety +5

      Erik is the only hope I have that there might be a good man for me out there lol

  • @Christine.Baraka
    @Christine.Baraka Před 3 lety +3

    The convo at the end really gets me. I just wanna give Erik and Colleen a big hug🥺🥺🥺

  • @keramie
    @keramie Před 3 lety +5

    When I was in a car wreck on the interstate, someone had ran me off the road into the concrete guard, the police officer had to use that technique to stop traffic so I could move my car to the right side of the road and not be hit. It's definitely a useful maneuver and I was thankful when he did it.

  • @elma3392
    @elma3392 Před 3 lety +32

    I loved this episode. So personal, humane and real.

  • @artisticbookworm681
    @artisticbookworm681 Před 3 lety +35

    That moment when Colleen starts getting emotional and Erik holds her hand. 🥺

  • @justethan2731
    @justethan2731 Před 3 lety +4

    I genuinely adore this podcast. If I heard these conversations from anybody else I’d be sooo bored but the fact that they’re talking just makes me so engaged. I LOVE RELAX 💖💖

  • @charitys.3862
    @charitys.3862 Před 3 lety +86

    Love how she says "My friend JOJO." Like she just your common every day, Jo. Haha

    • @ananyarayaprol
      @ananyarayaprol Před 3 lety +2

      But... she is her friend... im sorry if i dont get the joke pl someone make me understand

    • @charitys.3862
      @charitys.3862 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ananyarayaprol like shes not famous. But she is.

  • @brooklyn.e.ingram
    @brooklyn.e.ingram Před 3 lety +5

    Best Relax podcast episode I’ve seen thus far. Loved the deep convo, loved the getting real, loved the unveiling of needing to be perfect and poised for internet audiences.
    Erik doesn’t have experience with people asking him how he’s doing in this scenario, bc people usually expect men to be fine all the time. Not the case. I wish people would ask men how they’re doing more.

  • @sofez738
    @sofez738 Před 3 lety +114

    Clicked faster than Colleen could say “I’m still pregnant.” ☺️💕

  • @cleosworld9096
    @cleosworld9096 Před 3 lety +7

    I absolutely love this relationship. They are so different yet so alike and perfect together. I look up to this relationship so much

  • @chrissi7560
    @chrissi7560 Před 3 lety +56

    Speaking of relaxing and customer service here is a Fun fact: Walmart tried to enter the German market and failed misserably. One major factor was the customer service. Employees said hi to customers and asked them if they needed help, that's too invasive for German liking. Just leave us alone!

    • @crystalb2498
      @crystalb2498 Před 3 lety

      Walmart is the worst, especially Sams club they are pushed so hard to upsell

    • @Jenn-715
      @Jenn-715 Před 3 lety

      Well they should’ve stuck with their American methods or basically hiding from the customers.

    • @coltjames9159
      @coltjames9159 Před 3 lety +1

      Americans going into a German market: The worker yelled at me.

  • @paintyam
    @paintyam Před 3 lety +10

    I CRIED when Colleen said its important to her that her she sets that example for her daughter.. I feel exactly the same way

  • @beyedoc
    @beyedoc Před 3 lety +5

    The way Erik looks at Colleen when she's crying and holds her hand 💜😭

  • @zoodle_noodle
    @zoodle_noodle Před 3 lety +70

    As someone who works in customer service, yes as they said we *have* to give the whole spiel, BUT we're also basically getting graded on how many people we sign up/help out :( I don't think anyone likes being aggressive, but we're literally pressured to insist

  • @Parentsforsale
    @Parentsforsale Před 3 lety +75

    I love that this was posted just as I sat down to eat!

  • @amandadavidson5819
    @amandadavidson5819 Před 3 lety +4

    Sitting here crying with you as you're emotional... you are so inspirational and you will be such a strong pillar I'm all 3 of your babies lives. They're lucky to have such amazing parents and family around them to always uplift and celebrate them

  • @amburtaylor6194
    @amburtaylor6194 Před 3 lety +4

    It is super interesting taking care of twins and keeping them safe in public places, my husband and I have perfected the technique of one of us following one and the other following the other around as they explore and play. Randomly throughout the time we switch also so that we both get time with each of our daughters. It is so fun, but they do learn quickly that when they run in opposite directions that I can't chase them both. I've been really looking into a backpack leash for this exact reason!

  • @misslaurenmyers
    @misslaurenmyers Před 3 lety +45

    Cops sometimes do that to allow passage from the left side to the ride side; my dad and I broke down on the 405 carpool lane then we got to walk across the empty freeway. It was rad.

    • @vparadis7274
      @vparadis7274 Před 3 lety

      I have had the cop car thing happen, when they haven't block the road yet for major accidents, then they have you exit to the right.

  • @callmehoustie_5164
    @callmehoustie_5164 Před 3 lety +3

    Erik is literally her biggest fan and cheerleader!! It is so cute and it's nothing more that Colleen deserves

  • @joankgillette
    @joankgillette Před 3 lety +16

    The babies sound exactly like mini Erik & Colleen. The girl is crazy and bullying the boy and the boy is so chill and sweet like Erik.

  • @charlotterobinson2947
    @charlotterobinson2947 Před 2 lety +1

    Uhhh I loved this ep. Don't get me wrong, I love every episode of this podcast, but like, the way you two talk about emotions so HEALTHILY... it really is like an invitation to explore my own emotions in this really inclusive and understanding kind of space. Much love ! You're wonderful !

  • @maryvblair
    @maryvblair Před 3 lety +23

    I feel like you should look up articles like “the best part of having twins”

  • @cayleigh611
    @cayleigh611 Před 3 lety +1

    erik is the best partner to have. you can tell how genuinely supportive and loving he is to colleen. i loved this episode and the realness in it and just the whole raw conversation. i feel like a lot of their conversations give me a new perspective on experiences i don’t have. love the both of you sm!

  • @kurtzbomb
    @kurtzbomb Před 3 lety +13

    This week’s podcast was very therapeutic ❤️

  • @mommabear4086
    @mommabear4086 Před 3 lety +2

    This was my favorite episode. I feel like it was the first time we got to see their relationship. It was so nice 😭 also hearing them talk about their struggles made them feel so much more relatable because all parents feel that way! I love them even more now after this episode. We need more “intimate” episodes like this one. It reminded me of the conversations I have with my husband! Where you’re just honest and talking about how you feel.

  • @livs7953
    @livs7953 Před 3 lety +47

    “Have you done your research?”
    “Absolutely not!!”
    😂😂😂

  • @susannaroberts
    @susannaroberts Před 3 lety +1

    When Colleen grabbed Erik's hand while he was talking at 47:30 to feel the baby kick, it warmed my heart 🥺

  • @samantharae_
    @samantharae_ Před 3 lety +9

    a baby wrap has saved my life, I’m able to go grocery shopping hands free, I’d say get TWO for you and Eric, also DOUBLE stroller babe!!

  • @RG-rx7cy
    @RG-rx7cy Před 3 lety +5

    Somebody help me to get the word out to Colleen and Eric that they HAVE to watch The Backup Plan. It’s soooo funny and literally everything they’ve been talking about!

  • @livs7953
    @livs7953 Před 3 lety +34

    “It’s us just sus-ing them out”
    😂 that’s the BEST way to describe finding out the babies’ sexes 😂

  • @laurendavison7345
    @laurendavison7345 Před 3 lety +2

    You should never say sorry for being emotional. It's so wonderful to hear you talk about things that are important to you in such a raw way. It's a beautiful thing to be passionate ❤️❤️❤️

  • @brokenginger1857
    @brokenginger1857 Před 3 lety +7

    My daughter works at bed bath and beyond and they HAVE to ask for an email and if they don't get enough emails they get "talked to" by management. I'm on board with just checking out and not giving a bunch of info and I don't think businesses should punish the employees for not getting enough emails! 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @amberappleton8779
    @amberappleton8779 Před 3 lety +2

    I love hearing about colleen and erik together but this episode it was so nice to hear about erik's side of parenthood and his career

  • @SandySanders81
    @SandySanders81 Před 3 lety +20

    Don't apologize for being a human Colleen!!! Your pregnant with not one but two babies!!! Your allowed to be emotional, even if you weren't pregnant your still allowed to be emotional your a human!

  • @rogetaboutit
    @rogetaboutit Před 3 lety +11

    Not that you guys might know, but some people with autism and adhd tend to over-explain things. The guy with the ice cream might have really loved ice cream, and wanted to share. People with autism don’t understand social cues as well, so they don’t always know when you are not interested unless you explicitly say it. Not saying the guy is autistic, but not everyone you interact with will be neurotypical, and I think it’s good to be mindful of that.

    • @hernameispekka_Rebecca
      @hernameispekka_Rebecca Před 3 lety +3

      That is fair, and as an autistic person I know how it is to want to go on with a topic. But it's also fair for others to not want to listen, haha. Especially in a professional exchange. And as others have said, sometimes that kind of schpiel is something manegement pushes the workers to do. Or it was just a really enthusiastic proud owner.

    • @rogetaboutit
      @rogetaboutit Před 3 lety +3

      @@hernameispekka_Rebecca right, I get it, but the way it was talked about was a bit insensitive. That’s all I was getting at. I come from 8+ years of customer service, 90% of that being a barista so I totally understand the scripts. I think Colleen and Erik could have let the guy know that they didn’t want to listen to the menu being repeated to them.

    • @hernameispekka_Rebecca
      @hernameispekka_Rebecca Před 3 lety +3

      @@rogetaboutit that is fair. But also, considering how socially anxious the both of them are I doubt they would ever be able to vocalize that, haha!

  • @millykay3209
    @millykay3209 Před 3 lety +7

    I love that Erik gets so excited over “bump check” 😂

  • @victewilliams
    @victewilliams Před 2 lety

    I dont even know if Colleen will see this comment but i’ve been watching all the podcasts and this is the one i’m on right now. The segment of this video where you are talking about being a mom and still pursuing your dreams just makes me so proud to be a woman and just inspires me to still pursue my dream of being a mother but also my career dreams too. I think every woman is raised knowing that once you have kids, your life just revolves around being a mother and a mother only and so many women give up their passions and dreams outside of that. I appreciated your vulnerability about talking about this subject and made me emotional too. I just love how passionate you are about your career and being a mother and making sure it’s known that women can to do both. I’m so thankful and beyond proud I am able to be on this earth with such a strong, loving, hardworking woman. Thank you Colleen for all you do 💓

  • @ytn1f
    @ytn1f Před 3 lety +36

    My husband 3 minutes into the podcast: “As someone who has worked both in an ice cream stand and as a museum tour guide, I feel personally attacked right now.” 😂

  • @ZoesZoo
    @ZoesZoo Před 3 lety +18

    Who needs to relax? The people that clearly hate Colleen continuing to watch her content and comment degrading things about her! Anyone with an ounce of discernment can tell Colleen is a good person. If something she says rubs you the wrong way, using words like "disgusting" and "you should be ashamed" and "cruel" says a lot more about you than it does about her.

    • @Alexandra-hp2mj
      @Alexandra-hp2mj Před 3 lety

      YUPPP

    • @jgbgw591
      @jgbgw591 Před 3 lety +5

      I can't speak for anyone else but I will criticize her LOUDLY when she's using her platform in a toxic way. This is not an echo chamber. She also exploits her child and speaking out against it is all anyone can do. She should be accountable. Blindly praise and defend her all you want.

  • @KatsObsession
    @KatsObsession Před 3 lety +45

    People took that “broken” comment wayyy out of left field. She said people are going to ask if they are broken and then she IMMEDIATELY said “just kidding you aren’t broken” she was just speaking as if someone was going to say that. Sheesh. Leave Colleen alone! If you cancel her after Jenna and she leaves the internet I will literally rampage 😂

    • @bethany.w
      @bethany.w Před 3 lety

      can you send me the time stamp? i need it to prove a point

    • @jgbgw591
      @jgbgw591 Před 3 lety +6

      Stop defending this. It's terrifying the hold she has on her stans. Someone asking if you had IVF doesn't mean they think you are broken. Colleen used that word.

    • @hernameispekka_Rebecca
      @hernameispekka_Rebecca Před 3 lety +3

      @@jgbgw591 nah.... Many people are nosey and that is for sure the undertone of that question in many cases, as told by many people in comments regarding this

    • @alexis-if1rf
      @alexis-if1rf Před 3 lety +6

      @@jgbgw591 the sensitivity is on another level, go and reprimand the people who are actually deserving of it

    • @mondrella627
      @mondrella627 Před 3 lety +4

      @@jgbgw591 you’re to sensitive for this world 😃✋

  • @ashleyjane6080
    @ashleyjane6080 Před 3 lety +3

    Based on MY experience and MY opinion:
    1.) Parenting is all about taking it a day at a time. You literally just figure shit out while your going.
    2.) Having a plan is GREAT! If you have to change things, then shit happens and it will change. BUT goals are important!

  • @kayleighthepisces3555
    @kayleighthepisces3555 Před 3 lety +4

    Colleen! If you want to watch a BEAUTIFUL IVF experience, if you haven’t watched it already, go watch Desi Perkins’ journey! It was a multipart series and it is absolutely fascinating.

  • @emilygriffin9954
    @emilygriffin9954 Před 3 lety +2

    I would just like to generously say that I appreciate so much how deeply you guys talk about these topics! It definitely helps to hear both sides talking through topics like these, so thank you!

  • @chaz12582
    @chaz12582 Před 3 lety +3

    I think part of the miracle of babies is that you just make more room. You had no idea it was there and maybe it wasn’t, but it will be when those kiddos come! ❤️

  • @briannagalvan9673
    @briannagalvan9673 Před 3 lety +1

    I LOVED this podcast. I appreciate you both being so real and honest. I love that you guys are able to talk about such important things and open to sharing with the rest of us. Also, shout-out Colleen for already being such a great mom to her twins. When she mentioned how important it is for her to be an example for her daughter, I got emotional. These twins and Flynn are so lucky to have you both! 🤍

  • @Liz-gg6mu
    @Liz-gg6mu Před 3 lety +16

    Regarding customer service people, We hate pushing things as much as you hate hearing it lol I’m not offended I just also hate customer service lol

    • @maryroseleivas8236
      @maryroseleivas8236 Před 3 lety

      I was an assistant manager for a clothing store and had to enforce “sales tactics” and pushing asking questions for customers. So annoying! BUT, I always read body language!

  • @macinthehatxo
    @macinthehatxo Před 3 lety +19

    already listened to the podcast because it came out earlier in the audio version but have to rewatch now that the video is posted! :)