Twin Birth Story From Erik's Perspective - RELAX #44

[@kenzierees]

colleen literally won the jackpot with erik. he set a very high standard for my future husband

[@marynaroos5771]

Could not agree more😂❤

[@CoffeeQueen03]

I third this motion

[@eilishkeenan2638]

Same!

[@bhairabitalukdar7019]

I second that

[@pusheen1875]

I think abt this so much, i wont marry anyone if they are not like erik

[@Katti27]

i found out i had cancer around the same time colleen found out she was pregnant, and i remember telling myself "well i'll be fine by christmas" because that was the only way i felt like i could cope. sometimes that works out (i'm in remission! and found out the day colleen released the birth video!) but along the way there were hurdles and every time it felt like treatment would go longer, i crumbled. it's so so difficult. i definitely understand our brains need to believe in something bearable.

[@ChicaNcousins96]

So glad you’re here, friend💕🥰

[@savannahgrace111]

I'm so proud of you!

[@sarahbell9765]

Congrats on being in remission!!!

[@alywilliams6918]

Love u, keep being strong ❤

[@Katti27]

Awww thank you everyone! I’m glad to be here 🥰

[@ashleighreynolds5689]

Maisy is a popular name in Scotland! There’s a book series called “Maisie comes to Morningside” and it’s about kittens in Edinburgh! It might be a cute book to read to the twins💕

[@serenawiththelonglastname9468]

If anyone can find it maybe they can send it to her P.O. box :)

[@suqarglass6643]

@Angelina L 👇💋 what’s wrong with u 😂

[@zillashimmy]

@Angelina L 👇💋 get outta here.

[@kgz5582]

so sweet! she loves cats so imagine that… awesome :)

[@bethanywillis5417]

Yesss! I grew up on that series, I’d love to see Colleen read it with the twins 🥺 Especially as Edinburgh is so special to Colleen with her performing in the fringe

[@ribidimi]

i can just feel how hard it was for erik through the screen. he was holding back bursting into tears. hugs to both of you

[@monosylabicgrl]

You can see on his face that he also has a lot of healing to do, after going through that trauma. I hope they both get the help they need to move past the trauma once the babies are home safe and sound.

[@coracartereditz]

❤️

[@gabbyandlindsay]

Both of them

[@kseniak8781]

can we please thank Erik, although his life is quite private, he always helps to shoot for Colleen even in the most personal moments and capable to openly share such serious and traumatic topics for a large amount of people!

[@zarahshabs7936]

seriously!! thank you for sharing, eric! :)

[@jkell2888]

Ask for an itemized receipt for your NICU stay/hospital bills. They may charge you $60 for a freaking band aid. It’s ridiculous. Get the itemized receipt, call the hospital, and be like “uhh okay.. so I understand that I have to pay this, but I think it’s ridiculous that (item) costs so much. Is there any way that this bill could be lowered so I can pay it all?” And they’ll likely come back with a more reasonable price. Also, if the bills are like $10k and you could pay them like $7k up front, offer them that and they may just take it for the full amount. There’s ways to negotiate these hospital bills at least a little. I hope this helps someone

[@katieshaw9310]

With Erik and Colleen’s conflict avoidance, I think they need to get Rachel to call for them 😅

[@poplillyp]

Honestly reading this stuff makes me feel sick, my heart really goes out to everyone who's in the states and has to PAY to BRING HUMANS INTO THE WORLD and make sure they BREATHE!

[@georgia673]

@@poplillyp yeah I can not imagine going through the stress of having one baby in the NICU, let alone two, and also having to negotiate with the hospital about ridiculous bills. I'm sorry but the USA is messed up

[@o0Theresa0o]

@@poplillyp The USA's health care system is horrifying.

[@rainbowloomtutorials4470]

We dont pay for hosptials in canada

[@sophiam1384]

I can tell Erik had the worst moments of his life that day. He was split into 3 parts and had to choose. So so happy that everyone is “okay” now. Erik was a rockstar for Colleen. I’m so glad she has him.

[@SarahWheeleeTravels]

“The wizard of c-section curtain” omg. Erik is such a good story teller

[@Kevin_Kennelly]

2:56 "He was literally like, like, trying to like, 'The Shining', "Here's Johnny", get outta there. And he did."

[@paigepopple8735]

I’m crying of laughter how good was that line

[@fionadavis7047]

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[@gabbymorales81]

Appreciate this!

[@xochil.]

THANK YOU!!

[@ashleyjoyes4425]

Thank you so much

[@alyssahamlett]

U the mvp

[@arinaguseva123]

Ю

[@elizabethgrogan8553]

It's great to hear Erik's experience. Far too often we don't hear the father's side. It must be tough to just walk in, at the last minute, and go into support mode. You are both an amazing couple.

[@adamemac]

😂😂 Not even three minutes in and already Erik's pun game's strong and Colleen teaches us you're never too young to relax.

[@TheAngelofaDaemon]

Also the fact that the joke of "here's Johnny" went right over Colleen's head because she's not a movie buff like he is. Hahaha!

[@iwontbetaken]

I just snorted😂

[@vell2994]

The inside/ the soul of Erik seems so beautiful. Like his emotions and everything.... A good human being !!!!

[@elizabethanne8927]

So genuine. Both of them 🖤

[@Mangomartinisful]

You guys were talking about how they encourage you to read, sing, talk to the babies. You should have Flynn record a song or your families reading a story! So they can get to know everyone!😊

[@aarguellez1803]

This is a great idea

[@elizabethanne8927]

This is a wonderful idea. They will know his voice from her being pregnant too so it would be really cool to record him talking to them or reading stories, talking about trucks and bugs, truck of the day 🖤🖤

[@torrishank90]

Oh i hope they see this one!!!

[@sierrachantell]

Great idea!!!!

[@gabbiehernandez7390]

This is SUCH a cute idea, bump y’all!!!

[@giannaslife8665]

When Eric said “there going to have the most common names in high school other kids are going to be named spaceship” I started dying😭

[@sumayyaha4115]

Do you know the time stamp :)

[@steph0587]

@@sumayyaha4115 56:13

[@ClassicRoyal]

Maisy is the name of the little sister in the movie , Uncle Buck.

[@olivias4787]

I was born 8 weeks early and graduated from the nicu and went home after 4 weeks. Sending positive vibes they grow quickly and can come home soon!💕

[@lisaheffernan3507]

I love the picture that is between and behind them: Miranda and Patrick.

[@Melissabella]

Me too. When they almost kissed!

[@vidushigupta5791]

Erik's narration for baby girl's birth story left me SOBBING. I'm so so glad both babies and momma are doing well❤ hope she can bring em home soon

[@lisis1979]

You guys are serious relationship goals. Seriously. Both of you rock, and it’s clear how well you vibe together!

[@CloeandDan]

I give Eric so much credit for not crying while telling his perspective. I cried for him and the both of you. So glad your beautiful twins are doing well 💖 you're all rockstars!

[@dougy_dawg]

Ur mom

[@elizabethanne8927]

Im glad I'm not the only one. His perspective made me emotional for sure! I had a csection in March and I can relate to a lot of their story. I also had twins 6 years ago, also an emergency csection and it was so scary. Hearing him describe everything had me in tears 😢😭🥺🥺

[@filmzen281]

53:04 he gets choked up.

[@devanraemcdonald]

This is a wonderful way to time capsule the babies birth story! Having their mommy and daddy tell it .. wow!! Thank you for sharing such a Raw and vulnerable story with us. I feel so honored to be able to hear such a private personal story in your life.. love you guys! 💕💕

[@devanraemcdonald]

@Grace Cochran the entire video they tell their birth stories of the twins. 😉

[@karenrani]

We went thru this, 23 years ago next month, with my oldest. Dylan was not breathing at birth. He is now taller than me and even though it’s been literally more than two decades, I still teared up listening to Erik. Hear my heart in this when I tell you that you may have a really rough go getting over this stuff. From the speed of the entire situation and the fear of the unknown, and the visuals Erik was exposed to - just please be gentle with yourselves and watch for signs of PTSD. This is big, difficult stuff to process. Keep talking to each other. My Daren is so much like Erik and we are still together & going strong. Sending so much love to you both. 🥰

[@o0Theresa0o]

Erik was so incredibly endearing in this episode. Being vulnerable and talking about his experience in an open way was heart-warming.

[@jtrover]

This was the best 'Relax' podcast yet. It has a more serious and emotional tone which I think suits it incredibly well. I hope they discuss more serious and emotional material in the future. I just loved this!

[@blondeedm]

Agreed💕💕

[@jasminekahn6989]

I liked this one the best to

[@EDEM5678]

it's so grest to hear Erik's side of the story and hear about his feelings. you can really see how much they both appricciate each other its wonderful

[@Swillies0813]

Wesley breaking the water a month early is going to be a running joke for the rest of his life and I love it Edit: I realize I said a month early and not 2 months but in my defense it was 2am and I was half asleep when I made this comment

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Haha yeah! If he's ever impatient he will hear of it! 😂

[@KB-ys7po]

8 weeks early

[@rhettmitchell]

2 months early lol

[@tobycowart7076]

I totally agree

[@BeckysBadBeauty]

The fact that they’re having to pay for potentially the most traumatic time in your life is heartbreaking. I’m from England and it never crossed my mind before!

[@zehkuh6569]

it is just mindblowing to me, a European, that in the US people have to pay for their medical expenses and there is not a general insurance system in place. The US is really horrible in that respect

[@ratchschleuczynski9821]

Actually only the middle class/upper middle class get shafted. Poor ppl can get health insurance for free.

[@zarahshabs7936]

@@ratchschleuczynski9821 if you aren't poor enough though you don't qualify which is ridiculous if you can't pay it

[@susanmiller6023]

I so wanted to give Erik a hug, he looked so like a lost child.

[@erinmalloy9297]

remember he's married

[@susanmiller6023]

And my age I could be his grandmother

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

@@erinmalloy9297 Why on earth would wanting to console someone in any way mean you're trying to steal them from their partner?

[@aarguellez1803]

@@erinmalloy9297 lmao yes Erik is going to leave his wife whom he so desperately loves and his three kids for this lovely Susan Miller on the internet 💀

[@Sisterlisk]

"Lost child" is not romantic or sexual in any way, good stranger

[@melrox8809]

I love the chemistry in this Podcast. They're so cute together. 💞

[@xxWhitneyxx16]

As someone who has never had to think about the cost of medical procedures… I can’t even imagine the stress about that. I gave birth to my daughter, we stayed in the hospital for two days and walked out. No thoughts about the hospital stay again. America needs to sort their shit out.

[@akhonanonkelela6395]

They really need to! I’m from South Africa, had to stay a month in the hospital and I was so scared about leaving my baby everyday. There was actually a dedicated area with beds, a small living room and bathrooms for all nicu moms so you wouldn’t have to leave your baby. Got to share some amazing experiences “living” with people going through the same thing as I was. Walked out 4 weeks later with only a R150 bill(equivalent to 9 US dollars)

[@klewis994]

A very Canadian experience and I wish that was the case for all of you. I'm sad that you have to be thinking about costs, debt and money while caring for your beautiful babies. Love from Kim in Canada 🇨🇦

[@shortysha123]

I honestly feel honored that Erik stepped out of his comfort zone to open up on the internet. He’s really a gift. You picked a good one Colleen.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

On the statistic Erik said that on average someone in LA pays 5000$ in parking tickets. I think Rachel talked about this recently. How rich people don't see parking tickets as a punishment, but as another parking fee. So maybe the rich and famous in LA makes the average so high since they don't care about the tickets.

[@nellafoots2251]

I literally had this conversation with someone I worked for. She parked and I said oh I don't think we can park here and she said yes we can it's £60. Crazy!

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

@@nellafoots2251 Wild!

[@mariah0811]

I’m so exited for the twins to come home also happy belated birthday Colleen!!!

[@misscrackwood]

It must've been so hard for Erik to share his side of the story, it must be so scary reliving all that experience.. I'm sure it can help other dads who didn't get to share their experience, we don't hear their side often enough I feel! Hopefully he gets to be more comfortable sharing more in a few months when everyone is home and life is going as it should!

[@drey1193]

As a Canadian I cannot wrap my head around the idea of having to PAY for babies staying in the NICU

[@mads5522]

me too!! or even having to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to have a baby… i

[@zarahshabs7936]

@@mads5522 i recognize this is such a warped mentality but as an american, so many people think why should i have to pay for other people to have babies? it was your choice to have a baby, you should pay for it. plus there are some people who abuse welfare systems that help poor people [thought definitely not as many as people think], so people think those systems would be abused and people would have babies and procedures left and right because it's paid for which is dumb but I am curious-- 1. do people abuse these systems that you guys have and how often does it happen? 2. do people who are very healthy versus not healthy have to pay the same amount to the government if these people's salaries are the same?

[@drey1193]

@@zarahshabs7936 I definitely can understand how some people might feel that way. I feel that way sometimes too, especially for situations that can be preventable. I have never experienced Health Care that is as privatized as it is in the US, I think that's why Canadians struggle to understand American's view on this issue since free public health care is our normal. Personally, I have never had an issue with my tax money funding the public Health Care system (although it is far from perfect). Every person in Canada is entitled to equal access to health care under our Health Care Act. I haven't made much use of our health care system but I am extremely grateful for it to ensure our people are taken care of.

[@drey1193]

@@zarahshabs7936 To answer your questions 1. It is difficult to abuse the health care system because everyone has "equal" access (by law, I can't actually say this is true) to health care. Some people might take it for granted, meaning they take more risks which can lead to needing medical care. 2. In Canada you are taxed depending on your income, so yes their tax money would be funding our public health care system the same. Which most people are fine with here. I am curious about your views on public vs private health care :) Hope that answers your question

[@maleneolsen6453]

@@zarahshabs7936 i live in Denmark, which have full health Care, School and everything like that. I remember thinking like that then I had to pay my first tax. But studies shows that over all most people are richer, happier and healthier because that. Plus most people(not like 60% but more like 90%+) will pay less in taxes, than they would pay for school, medical bills and so on if we had a system like USA😊 so it is actually cheaper😉 we help each other getting better, because we want the best for everyone. And that it is not allways your fault you end up in bad situations. Right now I am going to college, and I not only going there for free, but I’m getting payed to. So I almost can live without using my saving. That makes it easier to give attention to school and not working 10-20 hours a week. 😉

[@serenawiththelonglastname9468]

So glad they're both here and all is well! We're all soo proud of you both💞💞 congratulations and thank you for your hard work!

[@bhavinisinha6770]

Love how Erik said "your people on the internet" to Colleen. Oh yes, we are her people and she is ours🖤

[@ashleydean261]

Not sure if the hospital your babies are in does this, but when my baby was in the NICU I was able to purchase a parking pass for the month. It saved so much money. My baby was in the NICU for 5 months, because she was born 4 months early at 22 weeks, With y’all visiting your babies everyday it is definitely something to look into to save a little bit of money 🙂 btw I’m so happy to hear the babies are doing good, I pray they get to come home sooner than expected, they are absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!! 💜💚 also Colleen, if you see this, look up Micro Preemie clothes and diapers since your babies are to small for preemie clothes.

[@beyedoc]

Listening to Erik's in-depth description of the birth story and getting to the part about Maisy, I realized that I had started crying. I know Maisy is doing well, I know that these people don't even know who I am, yet I just cried out of empathy and caring for that little baby and their precious family. 💕Brandi

[@bangiefigueroa6238]

I love watching Colleen’s vlogs, main channel videos, hearing her talk on the podcast etc. But WOW the way Erik told that story made me emotional. When he tunneled vision to you, to be there next to your face I- ugh 🥺🥲 love you both. You’re doing so great!! I know these days are so difficult but wow you guys are so resilient. Especially you Colleen!! Whether you believe it or not. We all see how strong you are ❤️

[@oliviafinley3717]

As an english person the fact you have to pay for healthcare is crazy. Congratulations to both of you awesome humans 🙌

[@d.2542]

Turkish here and it’s crazy that a government is putting people i debt for giving literal birth to a human.

[@starsrgood]

As a Canadian, I feel the same way about them having to pay for healthcare. We do not have to in Canada.

[@KB-ys7po]

For a few years if we didn’t have insurance we got a fine for not having it. And only some could get an exemption

[@oliviafinley3717]

@@KB-ys7po that’s crazy

[@KarlaGarcia-of7rh]

Coming back to this podcast after the paternal postpartum depression (PPPD) debate generated by Colleen's last vlog. Hearing Erik's perspective about the birth is heartbreaking and it makes sense that he's only now starting to feel the symptoms of PPPD. I know that he's usually more private about his feelings, but I would love for both of them to explain a little bit more (if they're comfortable) about the Postpartum depression they BOTH are going through.

[@jacquelynnissen4978]

The way you described the NICU is so on point. The best place that you absolutely hate.

[@m27d96]

Erik is so funny!! "he broke the bag early... The shinning, here's Johny get out of there and he did" 😂😂😂

[@lilygrace1438]

Love you all so much. Wesley and Maisy are the cutest tiny babies ever. You are so strong and amazing. Sending you so much love. And I hope you have the best thanksgiving ever

[@Peytonscomet]

Erik is such an incredible dad, you can tell how much he loves is family. Yall are literally the parents I wish I had growing up lol. I'm so sorry you both had such a traumatizing experience. I hope you heal from that knowing your babies will be okay. Those babies are so tough 💪

[@MaryBieber7]

Also I’m a second year medical student and this episode makes me want to consider Ob!🥰

[@linnyroro3177]

Watch the channel Mama Doctor Jones, she is an awesome OB/GYN and does so much educating in every one of her videos.

[@angelakordik9233]

Yes, all of the security guards, nurses, and doctors at the hospital know you. But coming from a nurse assistant that works in labor and delivery, those same people are going to be ECSTATIC the day they get to see you walk out of that hospital! You and Erik are both doing great, and those babies are so lucky to have such wonderful parents.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I can only imagine! I've never done work like that but I can only imagine the joy of seeing the same people who have been going in and out finally being able to leave with their babies!

[@mysticmama_3692]

When it comes to the hospital bill, make sure you ask for an itemized bill. I once got charged $70 for a travel size of baby powder and $120 for a crappy hospital toothbrush. After calling and asking about these erroneous charges, my bill went down by $3,000. A lot of hospitals do this. They will sneak charges in for small items hoping you don't notice it, or have the sense to ask for an itemized bill. Also, they gave Erik juice because he was pale and they were trying to prevent him from fainting. The nurses are amazing, and know to keep an eye on the dad...my first husband got the juice while I was pushing, and then he got shoved into a chair immediately afterwards because his knees were starting to give out. They don't want dad to face plant on the floor and get a head Injury. And they know most men won't say a word about not feeling right because they want the focus to be on their significant other in those moments, so the nurses are always monitoring dad when he doesn't even know it.

[@Katienoelani91]

The NICU should have a live feed camera so you can check in when you're at home ♥️

[@lindsayrioux]

Erik's rant about the chairs and the food had me dying. He's such a great storyteller, and great at breaking up the tension as well. Great episode everyone 👏

[@piperlynne1]

It sucks that giving birth is an added cost to most American people. You would think one of the richest countries in the world could afford to give it's people affordable healthcare!

[@NiqLove]

Such a great day and time to put this out. Got sooo excited and am so thankful! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@victoriasmith8873]

Nicu stay for my daughter was 1 million dollars, 2 1/2 months in nicu and 2 months prior to birth because I was hospitalized for 8 weeks. We love her dearly but she was expensive baby girl ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@victoriasmith8873]

No thank God we had Cigna 100% covered HMO, all together we spent 5 months in hospital she is a healthy 21 year old today. She weighed 1.12oz at birth, 30 weeks, born too tiny IUGR because of my lupus and blood pressure and low amniotic fluid. She was in distress and doctors told us to pray 🙏. It’s not something you want to hear from a doctor. We started praying and asked for prayer chains 🙏🙏❤️❤️. She was born breathing room air at her tiny weight of 1 . 12 Oz . Miracle strong baby girl no ventilator or oxygen. Just needed to grow and learn to feed and hold temperature. She went home at a whopping 3.7 OZ still tiny but mighty Grace

[@TriciaMusic1]

That number doesn't even sounds real... How on earth do people have babies in the US?

[@victoriasmith8873]

Nicu is 24 hours bed side nurse care , they don’t leave them alone. For 2months . Plus meds procedures. Four nicu doctors bills, eye specialists . I was also in hospital for bed rest 2 months prior to her emergency c-section . Totally 5 months hospital stay. Yes very pricey stay

[@TriciaMusic1]

@@victoriasmith8873 I understand that, but me not being from the US, it's just hard to wrap my head around the fact that people have to worry about money when they are in that kind of situation. I'm sorry if my comment came across wrong. I'm glad your daughter is doing well.

[@daniellelevesque1455]

I was a million dollar baby to my parents too! I was bron at 24 weeks, 1 pound, 10 ounces

[@Awakenministries]

With modern technology, they should make a way for parents to digitally see their babies in their beds at the NICU.

[@ashleyrosenberg4701]

My NICU has this! There is a camera we give parents the password to and they can watch their baby from home!

[@CharismaRoxSox]

Erik and Colleen’s synchronized “Oh.” at the end was everything I needed

[@IndyIsabelle]

I KNOW RIGHT 1:11:15

[@KayyyGeee]

I didn’t think you guys would record a podcast episode 😩 But I appreciate it so much. I wrote a law exam today and I think my brain melted.

[@jules194]

Good luck!! I hope that the exam went well and that your scores are good!

[@Jerbies_Kimmers]

High five🖑

[@8happyperson]

i hope both of yall are still in therapy, it sounds like its been a really hard few months really for both of you and i hope yall are able to take care of yourselves mentally as much as yall can in the midst of the hecticness.

[@jessa4282]

My only complaint about this podcast is that whenever I hear that theme song, it literally gets stuck in my head for DAYS at a time and basically plays in a loop even while I’m sleeping. So thanks for that😂😂

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

And when you've finally gotten it out, it's been a week and the next episode is out, haha!

[@Thelovingnestboston]

So glad Erik got to tell his story. We often forget how traumatizing this is for rent partners too. They feel helpless when all alone and their partner and baby are whisked away for an emergency c section, sitting with the uncertainty and anxiety.

[@victoriasmith8873]

Many people don’t realize that many emergency procedures happen in nicu’s and when your visiting babies and another baby has an emergency it’s scary and sad . Like chest tubes on a little tiny baby wow. Lots of praying for all those tiny humans trying to survive.

[@mariablazz]

As a European it blows my mind to see you speaking about how much the NICU costs. I would never think I’d have to walk in a hospital and pay for it.

[@hannahpeterson3326]

Was that Patrick/Miranda picture strategically placed between the two of you in the shot? Or was it just coincidence? I’m obsessed. Lol.

[@dianeschmidt17]

Huge shout out and thanks to Erik for sharing his perspective of the story. I feel like we don’t often hear stories like this from the father and hearing the emotion in his voice and how much it clearly impacted him really touched me.

[@sophieroche8397]

I'm glad Erik is still alive ♡♡ and I just got pregnant with twins but two boys ♡

[@2010kalex]

This is the most I've seen Erik show emotion & it's absolutely beautiful You can tell he loves the hell out of Colleen. It honestly almost brings me to tears. Seeing him describe his experience with the C-section & everything is just mind blowing. I hope they last forever & their family is blessed with all the happiness in the world❤🙏🏾

[@SarahELynchDesigns]

You should make the NICU/hospital staff treats/gifts for the Holidays.

[@alliebrooks7720]

She will, she will probably have to pay over 30 grand for hospital bills lol

[@amandadavidson5819]

2 years ago my son was in the nicu for 2 1/2 weeks and the bill came to 30,000 dollars for my stay and his... most of it was covered by insurance thankfully but that's how much my experience was

[@Danielle-tz9go]

That is wild so glad to live in the UK and have the nhs!!!

[@ayssky3529]

the twins will probably be double that long and two babies, so scary for them to think it could be $120k if its 4 times that amount for double time and double babies.

[@sarahdrummond5334]

wow. i can’t imagine going through an incredibly traumatic experience like that and walking out with a $30,000 bill. i pray for the people without health insurance. wow. i’m dumbfounded

[@millykay3209]

I’m so incredibly thankful to be Australian and to have free healthcare. It breaks my heart that people in the us have to pay for basic care

[@cherrypop4675]

Sadly this is one of the main reasons why I won’t be having kids

[@sunvol6]

I am a hopelessly romantic , and this kind of relationship and Erik being incredible just make me feel so wholesome and happy . I want this.❤️

[@cyndykated358]

They will need to RELAX...when those babies come home and Flynn leading the pack! Can’t wait to see them grow and their personalities!❤❤

[@MeganLenius]

There's no better way to start my morning! I still get surprised when you say parents of 3 children, gonna take me a minute to get used to it!

[@mfp4523]

As a nicu mom to a 26 weeker, I appreciated this episode so much. Thank you for being honest and vulnerable. You are making an immense difference for everyone watching. Keep going, you’ll get to grad day before you know it!!!

[@flexijami]

😭😭😭😭😭 mens voices/experiences should be heard more often.. this is so pure

[@ctrockers]

I was born 3 months early at 2 lbs 7 ounces and was in the NICU for 2 months. I’m almost 23 now, thankfully totally healthy, and so so SO incredibly thankful for those amazing doctors that saved my life!!! Sending love ❤️❤️

[@superbieberbaby14]

Pediatric nurse here :) another reason why getting new babies to regulate their body temp is important is because if they get cold, their blood sugars can go down causing hypoglycemia. This is because the baby uses their glucose stores to help warm themselves up, causing glucose to decrease, thus the hypoglycemia. Praying for you both and the babies ❤

[@melissacoviello2886]

I was doing my makeup while listening and had to stop when you described maizey being born. I’ve experienced an emergency c-section so I felt that so deeply.

[@carlypastore]

LOL Colleen: “no offense…. As you should be” 😂

[@michelleross9782]

OK here's poor simpleton Michelle here just thinking how absolutely amazing it is Hello Fresh kept you two safe from COVID omicron during pregnancy & NICU time. Never considered how big of a deal that is until just now.

[@randomartstuffzxoxo2905]

Coleen you are amazing! I can’t imagine how stressful and scary that must have been not only for you and Erik but your family to! You are so amazing and your so brave to have been able to go through all that, The babies will be out of the NICU in no time, I wish you all the best for the future xxxx

[@abbylanzelotti]

“you’re gonna make me cry” “I’M CRYIN’!” i laughed out loud you two are the cutest sweetest loves

[@NerdWatchJinxy]

I took a drink of coffee while listening to this at work, right when you said "nothing fresher than... c-sections." I should NOT have done that. 🤣🤣🤣 Sending your family of FIVE lots of love. ♡

[@maryjayneslate902]

Colleen if you are producing too much milk have you check to see if your hospital has a milk bank where you can donate your milk to other mothers who can't use theirs? Just a suggestion I have heard some moms do like if they have stillborn babies but the moms still want to not waste the milk they are producing.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

OMG! Erik's story was amazing 😳. That must have been so traumatizing. Those 20 minutes. Including the next 20. So great you can both laugh about it now.

[@em2516]

Colleen - when I had my son (3 weeks ago today) my milk hadn’t come in and the lactation consultant recommended he start on donor breast milk. He drank it the whole time he was in the hospital. It’s screened and pasteurized & all that good stuff. If you have too much milk to store, I’m sure there’s donor programs in LA!

[@ash16482]

I know it was hard but thank you so much for talking about this. I think it will help a lot of new dads be prepared in the future and be better support for their partner ❤️

[@noodleMoodle253]

It’s so beautiful to see, from an outside perspective, the wonderful team you two are as partners and parents🧡

[@kaitlyn5578]

Question: Since Wesley is doing better, and I think I heard you say he is "a week ahead" of Maisy, will he come home sooner than Maisy or do they usually discharge both babies at once? Do you think it will be a week sooner than Maisy cause of his progress? Whatever happens, I wish the best for you and your family!

[@MistyDaveLeah]

I believe she said before they likely won't be coming home on the same day.

[@artisticbookworm681]

I think she talked about it in her "Flynn tries to give himself a haircut" vlog

[@melmelmel20]

Emergency csections happen everyday, especially for twins. I’m surprised you weren’t advise to rush to the hospital right away if your water broke. Even with a singleton, if your baby is breech and your water breaks you have to rush to the doctor right away

[@snake.puppet]

Come on, you know they were advised... She just needed to do her hair.... Had she waited longer they could have lost Wesley.

[@hayleeandari1]

I needed this today. Happy birthday to me! 🌸✨🙏🌷

[@alyssasweeney1536]

Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Happy birthday!!

[@amyajohnson4365]

Happy birthday!

[@fennaspeelman6641]

Happy birthday!!

[@magdalenamarkovic6863]

happy birthdayy!!

[@ashleyjane6080]

Oh, my heart. Literally bawling during this because my emergency csection was so similar. They are incredibly common but traumatizing.

[@torrishank90]

I just desperately want to hug and high five the both of you. You two are amazing just keep being the best.

[@Juwlz]

So, I wonder why they couldn't keep Maisey in longer? Colleen mentions how Wesley's water broke and since they are di/di twins with their own sac and placenta and everything and Maisey didn't have any water breaking, I wonder why it's not possible to take one twin out via C-section and leave the other twin in to cook a bit longer lol I know they can't do this but I do wonder why. I'm thinking the reason is because a womans body wouldn't be able to decipher that one baby is out and one baby is in, I think the body would likely start the healing process from Wes being born, and not maintain the pregnancy hormones for the twin still inside? Or the body would just go into labor to try to get the other twin out, I tried to Google it but it's such a strangely specific question that im not finding much. Obviously there is a good reason why this isn't able to be done but it's a interesting question 😂 it would be great if it was possible to get the body to understand that only one baby was born and the other baby needs some more time inside😂

[@RustynAB]

Her umbilical cord prolapsed and rushed the birth because the babies would’ve run out of air and blood flow !

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

@@RustynAB No, that was Wesleys.

[@TheYoungBaker]

When you are in active labor, once one baby is out. Both babies will come out. Especially cause she had coliostasis. Recovery from two c-sections within a month would be horrendous.

[@art3mis898]

You can keep a baby in longer . But Wesley had a cord prolapse and the main concern then is to make they’re both good . Also she was having contractions and stopping them wasn’t a priority . I read about this one woman who had her twins born 90 days apart but she didn’t have a cord lapse . This coming who just watches a lot of Grey’s Anatomy and did some research. But I hope this answers your question.

[@Juwlz]

@@RustynAB yes, Wesley's cord and water but as Colleen says in this podcast, Maiseys water and cord were fine, Maisey wasn't in distress and had no issues but because Wesley's cord was prolapsing, they had to do the emergency C-section (in her birth story she mentions that originally, before noticing the cord prolapse, they said Wesley had enough water to keep them in for a few days, the plan prior to noticing the cord prolapse was to keep Colleen in the hospital, give her steroids to prepare the babies lungs and do the C-section in a few days. The cord prolapse changed everything but it was only Wesley's cord) My thought was that because they are di/di twins, meaning each had its own water, cord and placenta, it would be interesting to know the reason why it isn't a option to have the twin in distress birthed via C-section and then keep the other twin whose water and cord and everything is still fine, in for longer. There is clearly a reason why they can't do it, I am assuming it's more to do with how the pregnant mothers body is programmed to work, I think having one of the babies out would trigger a change in hormone levels or that the body would just automatically continue the labor process until both babies were out but I'm just saying it would be interesting if medical science could figure out a way to keep one twin in, and just do the emergency C-section on the twin in distress. This would only be applicable in pregnancies and situations like Colleens, where it's dichorionic diamniotic twins(di/di twins) because they both are completely separate, they don't share a amniotic sac or a placenta, it's essentially two babies who happen to be growing in the uterus at the same time and don't share anything but the uterus, and where one of the babies has broken their water and is in need of emergency delivery but the other baby is completely fine remaining in. I'm a medical information nerd😂 so it's just interesting to think of how they could accomplish that so only one of the twins is born premature. If I figure out the actual reason behind why this isn't possible I'll comment again lol or hopefully a NICU nurse will know

[@cialee4275]

...we are your people too Erik.🤣..and yes your good at telling the exactly whats happeng..I can feel your holding back tears drinkin that wine when your telling about Maisy Joanne,you two are made for each other

[@Sara-AnneRybinski]

I WEEPED every time you guys found each other and held each other through the struggle and trauma. Thank you so much for sharing this really difficult story. I think we can see where your children get their strength. ❤

[@maggysday]

Erik’s emotions telling the story of Maisy’s birth story made me tear up so much

[@adorkable4eva]

as a Torontonian, I'm really impressed with how Colleen said Toronto (5:51) - tuh-run-oh like a local!!

[@lunarebear]

same!!

[@katieunderwood7693]

Aww Erik anytime you want to chat just pick up that camera!! We would all sit and listen just the same as we do Colleen❤

[@margaretshannon36]

Who’s watching in 2024? Omg the twins are 2

[@hannahs1119]

I'm only 7 minutes in and I've already lost it 🤣. Eric's face as he says "I'm reading it off the internet"

[@ashleypaoletta3397]

Colleen 🥺🥺🥺🥺 never had a child, but your anxieties are literallllyyy how I feel, and it’s influencers like you, who keep it raw, that remind me that we ARE strong enough for whatever the world throws at us no matter how scared our mind makes us. AND THE WAY YOU PARENT FLYNN MY HEART IS WHOLE, coming from harder toned parents, I promise I AM TAKING NOTES🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥