If anything still smells like cat pee, put white Vinegar in the washer, like a 1/2 3/4th cup for a full load, it acts as a natural fabric softener as well as getting rid of the pee smell. It won’t smell like vinegar after either! I volunteer at a cat rescue, trust me it’s the only thing that works, use your normal detergent and dry cycle/ read the label. The vinegar will also help if you have anything reusable puppy pee pads/ period pads that you can’t use fabric softener on.
@@smokindragn1 I honestly would lol. I'm allergic to cats and think they're nasty but still I'd get rid of both. Then she won't have to deal with the nasty hair on everything 🤢
"He caught it with his bare hands, love" "Well yeah, he's good at catching bugs with his bare hands." The way Erik said it so fast like, he wasn't even slightly surprised by this information lmao
I understand why you wouldn’t film the birth and you do what feels right. BUT I just want to confess that your birth vlog with Flynn is so amazing to watch that I’ve watched it periodically since then and I so appreciate that you shared such a magical experience ❤️
I was just about to comment this! I’ll support her no matter what happens of course, but Flynn’s birth vlog is something I really cherish as a longtime viewer of Colleen’s (since 2013!) 💜
The way Erik looks at Flynn at 5:06 and then says “I’m so proud of” genuinely made me tear up. It’s so clear how much he loves him and that makes me so happy
I wasn’t allowed to film in my csection either, but the nurse anesthetist was nice enough to take photos for us. Also, if you could film the moments up until the csection (if not an emergency) and later once the babies are here safe. All your kiddos will appreciate it later down the road. My daughter loves looking at the photos of her birth (it’s all we have - she came at 31+1 weeks). She’s only 3, but is already curious about herself as a baby. :-)
My kiddos were 31 weekers! My husband wasn't supposed to film the C-section but he totally did. I asked him to take pictures on my phone. In the video someone says "are you getting lots of pictures, dad?" And my husband goes "yeah video." I was shocked they didn't tell him to shut it off. He didn't get anything graphic, just our son's first cry and him being cleaned off. I had to be put under when my first son was born and my husband wasn't allowed in for that so I absolutely cherish the video hearing my second son crying!
For my C-section my doctor actually had my phone to take pictures of my self, my husband, and our son. He also took a couple videos of us together and my son. In one of them he named the amazing doctors preforming my C-section and right before he ended the video he turned it around and went “and here’s me! SELFIE!!“. It was amazing that my doctor did that, and we didn’t even ask he actually offered ♥️ that video is forever so funny to me
Tortilla question: do you realize how much you vlogging throughout the pandemic helped people? I had my first baby late March 2020 right when lockdowns started happening. Watching your vlogs every night was my “me time” during a really scare time. I had pretty severe post partum anxiety and you helped me so much. I feel like you were there for me for the last bit of my pregnancy and during every tough day/night I had so you don’t know me but just know I’m here for you ❤️
I got pregnant in February 2020, so I had a similar experience where having Colleen was amazing. I also had a horrible pregnancy where I was basically in constant pain and unable to walk after around 24 weeks. Having Colleen, knowing she had been through the same thing with Flynn, was amazingly helpful. It was like having a friend through it all.
the name flynn comes from erik’s side of the family after his great uncle or something and his name was john flynn it’s probably a coincidence but how cute is that
I would love to know too. My younger brother called me John (he was like 2 and I was 7) for YEARS and we never knew why. 😂 my name is Danielle! No John in our family.
Also, I know with covid things are weird, but you should look up local “touch-a-truck” events. I’m in Ohio and there are soooo many of these hosted around us every year. They’re just locations where a bunch of big machine drivers get together and let kids go inside and all around their vehicles. Usually there’s fire trucks, tractors, construction vehicles, zambonis, etc. I bet Flynn would have a blast at one!
If your cat normally doesn't pee and she's starting to pee on some of the baby things, that can be a sign that she's getting stressed out with too many new things or it smelled like something they didn't like. If they're stressed, sometimes making sure they get a little bit of extra attention can help. If it's the smell, good news is that when you're done washing out the cat pee, whatever the smell was will probably be gone. Good luck!
If it turns out that you can’t film, I highly recommend just recording the audio! I think back to when you rewatched Flynn’s vlog and how special it was to hear the first words you said to him, Erik’s reactions, and his first cry and all of that can still be captured for the twins with the voice recording app on your phones!
That's a great idea! Even if you just turn your phone on video and set it on a table nearby pointed at the ceiling, that would be a great record of events!
Our cat never pees on anything other than his litter box, but recently he peed inside my dogs toy box. Super put of character for him, and he's not a senior cat so he knew exactly where and why he was peeing there. According to our vet, he peed there out of stress to get our attention, as we had been packing for a little vacation to a family cabin with the dog. Maybe Daisy is stressed because she realizes there's a big change incoming with all the baby products, and is trying to alert you of her feelings. I know you say there's nothing going on in her head 😂 but who knows animals can be super perceptive, it's likely she didn't do it just to be annoying but rather was trying to communicate to you guys something!
This is exactly what I guessed as well! When we got a new kitten our older cat peed on the bed we got him, and because it was also out of character for her we asked, and our vet said the same thing!
My cat recently started pooping every so often out of the litter box. It happened right around the time of a big trip...so it was his way of saying he wasn't pleased with me leaving him, too. :P It's great fun.
Yes, that is when my cat pees on things. While we are packing up. Colleen be sure to clean it really good, if cats smell pee at all they think it is ok to pee there always.
Cats are definitely not meant to be outside; it’s safer and better for them to be inside animals. They’re domesticated creatures; not wild! Daisy is probably stressed which is why she peed all of a sudden.
Yes definitely cats shouldn't be outsider it's far too dangerous, she either needs to see a vet or its due to stress these things should be taken seriously though
C section mama here! Of course every hospital and doctor is different, but when I went in for mine, every nurse and doctor in the room was encouraging us to film or take as many photos as we wanted. I think they want to make sure you get as much of a positive and memorable birth experience as you can 😊
I don't think the problem was with the hospital allowing it or not, it was more not having enough people there to actually do it. (Like hold the phone/camera)
Tortilla talk question: would you ever consider doing a "just girly things" tour where there's no Miranda, but there's a concert and Q&A about motherhood, Broadway, etc? I'd love to go to something like that.
Colleen, if it still smells like cat pee, get an enzyme detergent. It will get rid of the smell! One of my cats peed on their cat bed, so I bought Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator detergent at Walmart and it gets rid of the smell completely!
I just wanted to say that the way you casually mentioned Flynn could have a “girlfriend or boyfriend” without a second of thought was AMAZING! Flynn is so lucky to have someone who is sending him such positive messages from day 1. So proud
Tortilla talk: Flynn seems like such a natural when it comes to entertaining and putting on a show for everyone. I sometimes foresee a future for him in the entertainment industry. How would you feel as a mother having him follow along in his parents' footsteps?
He’s growing up on camera with so much on his life on the internet. Sometimes I wonder if these kids have the option to do anything else when they grow up.
@@priyapatel9022 , There's a lot of pressure on celebrity's kids to follow into their parents footsteps. I think in Flynn's and his unborn siblings case, that pressure will probably come from fans and other people than from Colleen or Erik. Both of them support Flynn so much and show interest in what he likes that it won't matter what others say, because they'll be on his side.
I can already imagine the super cute picture of Flynn and the twins in Christmas clothes, laying on the ground, with each of Flynn's arms around one twin with a super big grin ❤❤ cant wait to see the trio of cuteness!!
I fully 👏🏼 support 👏🏼 Eric being fully present during the birth so he can hold your hand, help you through it, and experience the birth of his children without worrying about a camera. As much as those moments are wonderful to look back on, nothing can replace being present in the moment itself! I respect you and Eric so much for that
From a labor and delivery nurse, regardless of how this experience goes, pictures are always encouraged. A slide show off pictures are just as exciting as a video, that way as the situation changes you can document if you want.
Tortillla talk question: you and Erik call each other “lovey”, has Flynn caught up on that? I mean, has he ever called one of you lovey since it’s probably a word he hears often?
Tortilla Talk Question: We hear all the time how religious and strict your parents were when you were growing up; when and what caused their change? By the way, they are so amazing and loving and accepting!
I had to have a c-section. the anesthesiologist administered the pain med for the surgery and then they have to stay in the room to monitor you and ensure the meds are working but they aren't physically doing anything. My anesthesiologist offered to record the c-section and take pictures. So if you want to vlog the birth and get that on video for your memories that is always an option! :)
Do you have any advice for sleeping through the night without being bothered by your cat? Can you put them in one room the whole night that has everything they need? Haha you seem like you might be good with cats so I needed to ask because I’ve been waking up to let my cat back in the house everyyyyy night and I’m desperate 😫
@@blancanievesart7134 keep your cat inside and yes, set them up with a room at night with their food and water and access to litter. You can close your bedroom door, they will learn to be independent. Eventually after enough time, your cat will curl up somewhere comfortable and sleep
@@debbiemills9964 when my mum was pregnant with me her pony revealed she was pregnant with me to her mum who hadn’t been told about the pregnancy and my grandmas response was “is there something you should tell me” 🤣
that’s valid, a birth doesn’t have to be recorded and i haven’t even watched this video yet but ofc you should get to pick what parts of your life are public. love you colleen!!
Erik is such an amazing dad. Him telling Flynn he’s proud of him is so cute. I’ve been alive way longer than Flynn and can’t remember my parents telling me that.
He helps her edit and also helps with her shows live and otherwise. They have been friends since college. He was the one helping Flynn outside with the bugs.
@@llm4187 yeah i’ve seen kory in the vlogs, i just didn’t know how he knew colleen and what their relationship was. i knew he wasn’t her husband but other than that i didn’t really know who he was
@@addisonbess4675 If you go to Colleen vlogs channel, you will see more of Kory. They do tasting food and fun stuff and also talk about their relationship.
I wonder about this all the time! I was once a preschool teacher and have two kids of my own. I’m so amazed at his ability to speak so well with such an advanced vocabulary!
@@bienemaja4007 I was a preschool teacher, spending more hours with my toddlers than their parents did and we read books allllll day. This was also quite a high-end preschool. And my kids still didn’t talk this advanced. Reading definitely helps, but Flynn is quite advanced no matter what the rhyme or reason is.
I find the video of Flynn's birth so empowering, it made me less scared of giving birth- but it is 100% your decision and I don't think any of us want you to feel pressured to film it. It's your body, it's your experience, it's definitely your decision
If a cat is peeing everywhere, that is their signal that there is something wrong. Either there is something wrong with the litter box (It's dirty, they don't like the litter, it is too small or makes them uncomfortable in some way), or there is something wrong with them (they are having UTIs or urinary crystals, kidney or bladder problems, problems with their claws (this happens a lot with declawed cats), or there is something wrong with the thing they are peeing on. As for Persian cats, they are so genetically effed up that they are experiencing painful urination. Peeing out of the litter box is a cry for help, don't just accept a cat peeing everywhere. It shouldn't be happening, unless you have an intact male and then it's to be expected.
Exactly my thoughts. A couple years ago my cat started peeing out of his litter box for the first time ever. We ignored him at first but then one day he peed on top of my mom and we knew he was trying to tell us something was off. Turns out he had a really severe case of kidney stones and he could have died. He is fine now but has to eat medicated food for life. I hope they check theirs cats to make sure they’re healthy.
Tortilla talk: Do you think Flynn thinks of the camera as a person? I’ve realized he likes to interact with it and talk to it! What do you think he thinks it is?
Colleen: there’s a spray called Nature’s Miracle that my family uses for dog pee and toddler accidents every single day, and it’s a life saver! It’s super good for removing stains and odors from fabrics and such, if you wanted to try it for your bassinet.
Tortilla talk question: What is Flynn’s relationship with JoJo? Does he talk about her, ask about her, etc. I would find the answer interesting because you two are so close!
@@christim1252 they’re actually very close especially rachel and jojo. listen to rachel’s podcast to learn more about their relationship and don’t assume or be rude, GENIUS.
@@christim1252 she literally talks about Jojo all the time and Rachel hangs out with her too. We have evidence of this outside of official videos? What’s the point in being rude, especially when your point has no basis in reality?
Tortilla talk question: what’s Flynn’s plan for when the twins come? Is he going to stay with your parents? Also how soon is he going to meet them once they’re born do you have any plans for that?
queen no worries!! it’s *your* birth, and it’s not something that’s obligatory or smth you have to share to the public, if it feels too private 🥰 - i love you!!
tortilla talk question: do you know where flynn naming everything “jon” came from? like does he have a favorite character with that name or someone he knows in real life?
I love watching Erik interact with Flynn. My dad was never a fun dad so I love seeing men being dads. You definitely scored a good one Colleen!! Can’t wait to see the twinsies!! ❤️
Isn’t it just the greatest hearing Flynn talk in all his excitement how he forms sentences, the way he punctuates his grammar and converses with you just amazes me. 😊
Even if you can’t film the birth itself, just seeing pieces of the lead up and the aftermath would be plenty! But definitely don’t worry about filming just for us, only do it if you want to and it works out.
You talking about Flynn's birth video at the end of the vlog colleen made me go back and watch it. That video is a blessing and do you remember calling Flynn bunny when he was first born how sweet. Love and hugs to you all in the Ballinger house.
The fact that two year olds can like have conversations and speak words that are understandable is so incredible to me. He was a baby like 4 seconds ago and now hes like i want green ice cream with green sprinkles and also i love beatles thank you very much
My cat has had a peeing problem since we adopted her. However, I think we've finally solved it. We've been doing a TON of positive praise. We take her to the litterbox and set her in. If she pees, she gets a treat and anytime we catch her voluntarily going to the box, we try to reward her. She's a little more annoying now because sh s always looking for treats after her box, but she hasn't peed in months and it's been glorious. We also bought her a calming collar and I think that has also helped in general.
You are so inTune with Flynn seeing how he loves people and finds something he can do to connect with his people. You and Erik are amazingly in tune parents x
Tortilla Talk: are you and Erik still planning to have an actual wedding ceremony after the twins like you said in a vlog from last year, and if so would you consider having it in Ireland since it has significance to Eriks family and all that.
although i completely respect your decision colleen, i’m definitely sad i won’t be able to their birth. but that’s just me being selfish. i hope you have happy health delivery. ur the best :)
Erik is such a good dad omg 🥺 the absolute support in the bug catching endeavors is so adorable. Colleen and Erik together are just the most amazing parents holy wow 🥰🥰🥰
Tortilla talk: This isn’t a question but I think you should get the twins and Flynn mini tortilla blankets so sometimes they can do tortilla talk with you.
Tortilla Talk question: When you, Erik and Flynn went to see Joey's puppies was that Flynn's first time meeting puppies/dogs other than Moose and how did he feel about them?
Tortilla talk: How's Flynn's relationships with people, is he extraverted like you, or more introverted like Erik? Is he shy, stuff like that. Also, I feel like tortilla talks have kinda become the new, shorter version of "Colleens Corner" Anyways, love you Colleen you're doing amazing!!!
Tortilla Talk Question: When it comes to the “stereotype” (I guess you could call it) does Flynn experience any sort of “terrible twos”? Your amazing 🥰
Totally understand that filming the actual birth would be difficult to do and that vlogging will be the least of your and Erik’s worries in that moment. Your safety and the babies’ safety is number one priority, no doubt about it! I’m really looking forward to seeing snippets of other parts of the day though (like getting to the hospital or people seeing the babies for the first time)!!! Those are my favorite parts from Flynn’s birth vlog!
Tortilla talk: What is Flynn’s relationship with Kory?? Do they hang out a lot? Or does Kory watch Flynn when you and Eric have alone time?? Also, if the twins/one of the twins were to be allergic to one of your pets? What would you do? I have this question a lot.
tortilla talk question: how did the personal chef conversation go? does it seem like it would be better for you? I know the diet thing has been an added stress for you so I’m curious if it seems like it might help! love you & hope it can make you a little happier during the rest of your pregnancy
I agree with this and I feel like even when the twins are born it’ll be a big help to have someone cooking healthy food instead of ordering takeout since both of them will have to look after the twins
I love every second of watching Flynn. He reminds me so much of my son who is about 6 months younger and every time I watch Flynn I just picture what Griffin will be doing in 6 months! 🥰
tortilla talk question: is flynn’s favorite color now green? he seems to like green a lot from wanting a green guinea pig to wanting green ice cream haha also i love how he names all his bugs John 😂
I rewatched your Flynn birth video probably 3-4 times in the last year. I don’t know why, but when I’m feeling really down or lost, it makes me feel joy, it really is a beautiful moment captured.
day 6 asking: tortilla talk question, are you planning to do a small and private baby shower for the babies? i feel that it would make you happy to see your family, your husband and flynn having fun and celebrating that the babies are about to come! it would make you forget about all that stress and pain you’ve been through and it’ll be a nice day to remember once the babies are born :) Lots of love from Europe!
Tortilla Talk question: You often talk about how when you were younger your mother wouldn’t let you use some clothes or watch some tv shows because they were considered inappropriate or demonic. You also said you used to be very devoted to god and much more judgmental. I want to ask what changed in your family and in you? What triggered that change and if nowadays you guys are still religious or not at all? Love you and your vlogs so much ❤️
If anything still smells like cat pee, put white Vinegar in the washer, like a 1/2 3/4th cup for a full load, it acts as a natural fabric softener as well as getting rid of the pee smell. It won’t smell like vinegar after either! I volunteer at a cat rescue, trust me it’s the only thing that works, use your normal detergent and dry cycle/ read the label. The vinegar will also help if you have anything reusable puppy pee pads/ period pads that you can’t use fabric softener on.
I was about to suggest that then saw your comment lol.
Thanks for the advice, really helpful.
White vinegar is a life saver for so many things!!!
Get rid of the bassinet and the cat
@@smokindragn1 I honestly would lol. I'm allergic to cats and think they're nasty but still I'd get rid of both. Then she won't have to deal with the nasty hair on everything 🤢
Can I just say the curly hair is everything
... and Flynn’s bow tie bib is also everything
Love the curls
@@LR11306 ikr my hair is curly like hers but i can never get it to look presentable🥲
"He caught it with his bare hands, love"
"Well yeah, he's good at catching bugs with his bare hands."
The way Erik said it so fast like, he wasn't even slightly surprised by this information lmao
i loved this moment sm
That moment got me too! He didn't seem phased at all 😂
I understand why you wouldn’t film the birth and you do what feels right. BUT I just want to confess that your birth vlog with Flynn is so amazing to watch that I’ve watched it periodically since then and I so appreciate that you shared such a magical experience ❤️
yesss its a video that i always rewatch
@Doofy 𖨆 wtf
@@dorisbain9281 they're just trying to promote their shitty channel. Dont pay them any attention, its what they want
@Doofy 𖨆 atleast colleen doesn’t put other peoples channels down to promote her own.
I was just about to comment this! I’ll support her no matter what happens of course, but Flynn’s birth vlog is something I really cherish as a longtime viewer of Colleen’s (since 2013!) 💜
Colleen's hair curly is my literal hair goal! She looks so beautiful with her big curly hair ❤️
She has supermodel hair. It’s a lovely side benefit of being pregnant!
I 10000% agree
@@christinevr7698 is it natural? or did she have to curl it? I’m not fully through the video so idk if she answers this
Tortilla Talk: Do people ever assume that Cory is your husband and father of your children? If so what’s the reaction from each of y’all.
I was watching one of her vlogs with my brother who has no idea who he is and he thought that Kory was her husband and father of her children 😭😂😂
I love it 😄 it takes a village and Flynn has a big happy one 💗💗
Yeah. I just started watching Colleen and I'm very confused about this. I think I've gathered that Eric is her husband, but who's Cory??
@@kamillet7897 Kory is her best friend. I think they met in college and have been besties ever since :)
Me I thought that for a long time
whenever colleen says “be prepared for a boring vlog” the vlog immediately shows something so entertaining and none of her vlogs have ever been boring
@Hi 🅥 this is the actual dumbest way to promote a channel
Ikr! ❤😊
The way Erik looks at Flynn at 5:06 and then says “I’m so proud of” genuinely made me tear up. It’s so clear how much he loves him and that makes me so happy
I know!! Made my heart jump a bit. It was so cute!! 🥰🥰🥺🥺😭😭
SAAAAAMMMEEEEE 😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ohhhhhh bebbayyyyyyy ✨✨✨✨✨
I wasn’t allowed to film in my csection either, but the nurse anesthetist was nice enough to take photos for us. Also, if you could film the moments up until the csection (if not an emergency) and later once the babies are here safe. All your kiddos will appreciate it later down the road. My daughter loves looking at the photos of her birth (it’s all we have - she came at 31+1 weeks). She’s only 3, but is already curious about herself as a baby. :-)
My kiddos were 31 weekers! My husband wasn't supposed to film the C-section but he totally did. I asked him to take pictures on my phone. In the video someone says "are you getting lots of pictures, dad?" And my husband goes "yeah video." I was shocked they didn't tell him to shut it off. He didn't get anything graphic, just our son's first cry and him being cleaned off. I had to be put under when my first son was born and my husband wasn't allowed in for that so I absolutely cherish the video hearing my second son crying!
@@mrsmack5808 no one cares
@@x.Teegz.x shut up. We do care
For my C-section my doctor actually had my phone to take pictures of my self, my husband, and our son. He also took a couple videos of us together and my son. In one of them he named the amazing doctors preforming my C-section and right before he ended the video he turned it around and went “and here’s me! SELFIE!!“. It was amazing that my doctor did that, and we didn’t even ask he actually offered ♥️ that video is forever so funny to me
@@x.Teegz.x someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed damn
Tortilla question: do you realize how much you vlogging throughout the pandemic helped people? I had my first baby late March 2020 right when lockdowns started happening. Watching your vlogs every night was my “me time” during a really scare time. I had pretty severe post partum anxiety and you helped me so much. I feel like you were there for me for the last bit of my pregnancy and during every tough day/night I had so you don’t know me but just know I’m here for you ❤️
I love this question!! Colleen you have made a positive impact on so many people xx
Congratulations on your baby!! So sorry about the after affects but I know you are going great! Keep doing great like you are!!🌸✨❤️
Thank you! Not knowing how to parent outside of a pandemic has been tough but we’re getting there!
I got pregnant in February 2020, so I had a similar experience where having Colleen was amazing. I also had a horrible pregnancy where I was basically in constant pain and unable to walk after around 24 weeks. Having Colleen, knowing she had been through the same thing with Flynn, was amazingly helpful. It was like having a friend through it all.
100% me too. I had a baby in 2019 and 2020 and Colleen makes me feel not alone❤️
Tortilla talk: How did Flynn learn about the name John? He names everything that, it’s seriously the cutest thing!
I love kid's when they name things. My brother named his stuffed frog John Mickel 😂😂 And his bear Mike, and Mike was supposedly a girl 🤣
the name flynn comes from erik’s side of the family after his great uncle or something and his name was john flynn it’s probably a coincidence but how cute is that
Plot twist, he over heard them speaking baby names and they were speaking about the name John 🤔
And Buttice!
I would love to know too. My younger brother called me John (he was like 2 and I was 7) for YEARS and we never knew why. 😂 my name is Danielle! No John in our family.
I love that she still tried to film some of the birth. She seriously wants to share everything with us and it's amazing.
Also, I know with covid things are weird, but you should look up local “touch-a-truck” events. I’m in Ohio and there are soooo many of these hosted around us every year. They’re just locations where a bunch of big machine drivers get together and let kids go inside and all around their vehicles. Usually there’s fire trucks, tractors, construction vehicles, zambonis, etc. I bet Flynn would have a blast at one!
Flynn would probably lose his mind lol😁
Stop that is so cuteeeee he would love that I bet
Yes! I’m also in Ohio and they’re everywhere!
YEEEEEESSSSSSSS!! I used to LOVE them. I bet Flynn would love them too!
We just did one with my kids. They LOOOOOVED IT
If your cat normally doesn't pee and she's starting to pee on some of the baby things, that can be a sign that she's getting stressed out with too many new things or it smelled like something they didn't like. If they're stressed, sometimes making sure they get a little bit of extra attention can help. If it's the smell, good news is that when you're done washing out the cat pee, whatever the smell was will probably be gone. Good luck!
If it turns out that you can’t film, I highly recommend just recording the audio! I think back to when you rewatched Flynn’s vlog and how special it was to hear the first words you said to him, Erik’s reactions, and his first cry and all of that can still be captured for the twins with the voice recording app on your phones!
That's a great idea! Even if you just turn your phone on video and set it on a table nearby pointed at the ceiling, that would be a great record of events!
@@Vocalinds you’re psychic
Is nobody going to talk about how beautiful Colleen looks with her curly hair!!?
SHE LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL 🥺
Agree!!!!
I love it
natural + beautiful! 💜
@Hi 🅥 uh wtf...
Our cat never pees on anything other than his litter box, but recently he peed inside my dogs toy box. Super put of character for him, and he's not a senior cat so he knew exactly where and why he was peeing there. According to our vet, he peed there out of stress to get our attention, as we had been packing for a little vacation to a family cabin with the dog. Maybe Daisy is stressed because she realizes there's a big change incoming with all the baby products, and is trying to alert you of her feelings. I know you say there's nothing going on in her head 😂 but who knows animals can be super perceptive, it's likely she didn't do it just to be annoying but rather was trying to communicate to you guys something!
This is exactly what I guessed as well! When we got a new kitten our older cat peed on the bed we got him, and because it was also out of character for her we asked, and our vet said the same thing!
Love this comment
My cat recently started pooping every so often out of the litter box. It happened right around the time of a big trip...so it was his way of saying he wasn't pleased with me leaving him, too. :P It's great fun.
Yes, that is when my cat pees on things. While we are packing up. Colleen be sure to clean it really good, if cats smell pee at all they think it is ok to pee there always.
They can also do this if they have a UTI (one of my childhood cats did this wherever he had one). But in this case, I'd think it's stress.
Cats are definitely not meant to be outside; it’s safer and better for them to be inside animals. They’re domesticated creatures; not wild!
Daisy is probably stressed which is why she peed all of a sudden.
Yes definitely cats shouldn't be outsider it's far too dangerous, she either needs to see a vet or its due to stress these things should be taken seriously though
C section mama here! Of course every hospital and doctor is different, but when I went in for mine, every nurse and doctor in the room was encouraging us to film or take as many photos as we wanted. I think they want to make sure you get as much of a positive and memorable birth experience as you can 😊
My hospital didn't allow videos during C sections. I had two C sections
I don't think the problem was with the hospital allowing it or not, it was more not having enough people there to actually do it. (Like hold the phone/camera)
@@DANNYTHEFROG123 ya I assumed it wouldn’t be that way at every hospital, I was surprised when they said we could honestly
Tortilla talk question: would you ever consider doing a "just girly things" tour where there's no Miranda, but there's a concert and Q&A about motherhood, Broadway, etc? I'd love to go to something like that.
i love this idea omg
Omg this would be so cool
It would be kind of like what the psychic said ,😳
I would love that ! Personally Miranda isn’t my thing so just going to see Colleen and have a show would be something I would love!!
Watching Erik with Flynn is literally heart melting, he’s so tender and sweet with him.
Colleen, if it still smells like cat pee, get an enzyme detergent. It will get rid of the smell! One of my cats peed on their cat bed, so I bought Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator detergent at Walmart and it gets rid of the smell completely!
Good tip
Baking soda, vinegar and Blue Dawn dish soap cleans everything too.
I just wanted to say that the way you casually mentioned Flynn could have a “girlfriend or boyfriend” without a second of thought was AMAZING! Flynn is so lucky to have someone who is sending him such positive messages from day 1. So proud
Yeah, it gives Flynn the freedom to make an option without being scared of consequences or whatever
Agreed! 💛
Literally I was looking if someone already mentioned this in the comments because its just so puree
Yes! I wish I had that growing up 😭
Tortilla talk: Flynn seems like such a natural when it comes to entertaining and putting on a show for everyone. I sometimes foresee a future for him in the entertainment industry. How would you feel as a mother having him follow along in his parents' footsteps?
He’s growing up on camera with so much on his life on the internet. Sometimes I wonder if these kids have the option to do anything else when they grow up.
@@priyapatel9022 , There's a lot of pressure on celebrity's kids to follow into their parents footsteps. I think in Flynn's and his unborn siblings case, that pressure will probably come from fans and other people than from Colleen or Erik. Both of them support Flynn so much and show interest in what he likes that it won't matter what others say, because they'll be on his side.
I can already imagine the super cute picture of Flynn and the twins in Christmas clothes, laying on the ground, with each of Flynn's arms around one twin with a super big grin ❤❤ cant wait to see the trio of cuteness!!
@-Breeze- I think she will, don’t see a reason why not. She showed us Flynn
I fully 👏🏼 support 👏🏼 Eric being fully present during the birth so he can hold your hand, help you through it, and experience the birth of his children without worrying about a camera. As much as those moments are wonderful to look back on, nothing can replace being present in the moment itself! I respect you and Eric so much for that
From a labor and delivery nurse, regardless of how this experience goes, pictures are always encouraged. A slide show off pictures are just as exciting as a video, that way as the situation changes you can document if you want.
Tortilla Talk Question: When you first found out you were having twins, what were your immediate thoughts (and Erik's) besides getting a minivan?
@Hi 🅥 scam
Tortillla talk question: you and Erik call each other “lovey”, has Flynn caught up on that? I mean, has he ever called one of you lovey since it’s probably a word he hears often?
Tortilla Talk Question: We hear all the time how religious and strict your parents were when you were growing up; when and what caused their change? By the way, they are so amazing and loving and accepting!
Flynn is literally the most adorable little human to walk the earth.
No I am
Normal kids will name whatever that find, any random sound. Flynn is so unique and I love how he named his beetle a regular name like John.
I love that too and wouldn’t be shocked if he named him after John Lennon! Flynn is wise beyond his years for sure!
i love how it's related to the ... beatles! haha
Flynn has been naming everything Jon recently and it cracks me up 😂
I don't know what I find funnier, naming everything "John" or naming everything "Buttus". Flynn is so naturally hilarious 😂
Lol true. My son named a turtle Poop-it
Flynn - “Dada do u wanna have an ice cream party?”
Erick - “ICE CREAM PARTY!!!!!!!!!”
I had to have a c-section. the anesthesiologist administered the pain med for the surgery and then they have to stay in the room to monitor you and ensure the meds are working but they aren't physically doing anything. My anesthesiologist offered to record the c-section and take pictures. So if you want to vlog the birth and get that on video for your memories that is always an option! :)
Aww! How sweet of them!
That is ABSOLUTELY OKAY!! It is your pregnancy. Don’t feel like you have to film something so stressful or difficult for ANYBODY.
@Hi 🅥 stop spamming the comment 😒
Erik's "ICE CREAM PARTYYYYYYYYY" has literally got me cracking up.
yes
It almost sounded like Mordecai and Rigby from Regular Show lol.
Sounds like Daisy is stressed. She probably knows a big change is coming. Look in to kitty pheromones to help calm her anxiety down
Oh yes she knows. Did you know cats and well of course dogs can sense if their owner is pregnant sometimes before their own owner. 💜
Do you have any advice for sleeping through the night without being bothered by your cat?
Can you put them in one room the whole night that has everything they need?
Haha you seem like you might be good with cats so I needed to ask because I’ve been waking up to let my cat back in the house everyyyyy night and I’m desperate 😫
@@blancanievesart7134 keep your cat inside and yes, set them up with a room at night with their food and water and access to litter. You can close your bedroom door, they will learn to be independent. Eventually after enough time, your cat will curl up somewhere comfortable and sleep
@@debbiemills9964 when my mum was pregnant with me her pony revealed she was pregnant with me to her mum who hadn’t been told about the pregnancy and my grandmas response was “is there something you should tell me” 🤣
@@ellarosetaylor9668 how did the pony communicate it?!
that’s valid, a birth doesn’t have to be recorded and i haven’t even watched this video yet but ofc you should get to pick what parts of your life are public. love you colleen!!
Erik is such an amazing dad. Him telling Flynn he’s proud of him is so cute. I’ve been alive way longer than Flynn and can’t remember my parents telling me that.
Tortilla Talk: What is Kory and Erik's relationship like? And Kory and Flynns? They seem to love each other so much🥺
who’s kory? i’m somewhat new to colleen’s videos
@@addisonbess4675 Colleen’s best friend.
He helps her edit and also helps with her shows live and otherwise. They have been friends since college. He was the one helping Flynn outside with the bugs.
@@llm4187 yeah i’ve seen kory in the vlogs, i just didn’t know how he knew colleen and what their relationship was. i knew he wasn’t her husband but other than that i didn’t really know who he was
@@addisonbess4675 If you go to Colleen vlogs channel, you will see more of Kory. They do tasting food and fun stuff and also talk about their relationship.
Tortilla Talk Question: How did Flynn develop his speaking abilities so well? It’s truly incredible!
I wonder about this all the time! I was once a preschool teacher and have two kids of my own. I’m so amazed at his ability to speak so well with such an advanced vocabulary!
He lives in a home with very verbal adults around him all the time. He’s a member of his tribe.
I think that coleen and Eric really focus on talking to him straight and not talking down “baby talk”
Many kids who speak that well have parents who read books to them every day right before bedtime.
@@bienemaja4007 I was a preschool teacher, spending more hours with my toddlers than their parents did and we read books allllll day. This was also quite a high-end preschool. And my kids still didn’t talk this advanced. Reading definitely helps, but Flynn is quite advanced no matter what the rhyme or reason is.
You're such a good Mama. Those tiny little humans are so blessed to be so loved & surrounded by love.
the halloween advent was such a nostalgic throwback to last year when colleen used to tell flynn "what time is it?" and flynn would yell "ADVENT"
That was last year?! Feels like it was yesterday!
I find the video of Flynn's birth so empowering, it made me less scared of giving birth- but it is 100% your decision and I don't think any of us want you to feel pressured to film it. It's your body, it's your experience, it's definitely your decision
If a cat is peeing everywhere, that is their signal that there is something wrong. Either there is something wrong with the litter box (It's dirty, they don't like the litter, it is too small or makes them uncomfortable in some way), or there is something wrong with them (they are having UTIs or urinary crystals, kidney or bladder problems, problems with their claws (this happens a lot with declawed cats), or there is something wrong with the thing they are peeing on. As for Persian cats, they are so genetically effed up that they are experiencing painful urination. Peeing out of the litter box is a cry for help, don't just accept a cat peeing everywhere. It shouldn't be happening, unless you have an intact male and then it's to be expected.
Exactly my thoughts. A couple years ago my cat started peeing out of his litter box for the first time ever. We ignored him at first but then one day he peed on top of my mom and we knew he was trying to tell us something was off. Turns out he had a really severe case of kidney stones and he could have died. He is fine now but has to eat medicated food for life. I hope they check theirs cats to make sure they’re healthy.
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Tortilla talk question: You mentioned flynn had a playdate a few weeks ago, how did it go? Was he nervous or did he have fun? ❤❤🥰
@Hi 🅥 🤨
@Hi 🅥 Get outta here you weirdo🙄🙄🙄
@@PrincessPeyten they're just trying to promote their channel to colleen's audience 🙄 ignore them!
@Hi 🅥 I hope everyone reports your comments
@@cattbutt7758 Got it thank you😁😁😁
Tortilla talk: Does Flynn still pronounce your name as "the queen" or does he say Colleen. He is so adorable!!!
Good one
I LOVE your curly hair!!!!! It looks so good when you let it curl!
Tortilla talk: Do you think Flynn thinks of the camera as a person? I’ve realized he likes to interact with it and talk to it! What do you think he thinks it is?
I love that everyone is being so kind and respectful about Colleens decision not to film the twins birth❤️ how sweet of y’all
Its refreshing to see xo
I really hope she does though!!!
Colleen: there’s a spray called Nature’s Miracle that my family uses for dog pee and toddler accidents every single day, and it’s a life saver! It’s super good for removing stains and odors from fabrics and such, if you wanted to try it for your bassinet.
yessss! we use something similar for my dog!
Colleen: “Get ready for a boring vlog!”
Me: *immediately entertained* 😆
🤨🤨🤨
Totally not bored at all. Always excited whenever she uploads
Same
@Hi 🅥Ummmmm #clickbait
@@AwesomeFace2675 SAME!! 😆
Tortilla talk question: What is Flynn’s relationship with JoJo? Does he talk about her, ask about her, etc. I would find the answer interesting because you two are so close!
Just bc they pretend to be close in 4 or so videos a year doesn't really mean they're close. Genius.
@Hi 🅥 what-
@@christim1252 they’re actually very close especially rachel and jojo. listen to rachel’s podcast to learn more about their relationship and don’t assume or be rude, GENIUS.
@@christim1252 she literally talks about Jojo all the time and Rachel hangs out with her too. We have evidence of this outside of official videos? What’s the point in being rude, especially when your point has no basis in reality?
Tortilla talk question: what’s Flynn’s plan for when the twins come? Is he going to stay with your parents? Also how soon is he going to meet them once they’re born do you have any plans for that?
We’d love to see their births but you don’t have to film it. Always do whatever makes you comfortable
queen no worries!! it’s *your* birth, and it’s not something that’s obligatory or smth you have to share to the public, if it feels too private 🥰 - i love you!!
Colleen: *talking abt advent calendar*
Flynn: *coughs in Colleens face*
Colleen: Eughhhh 👁👄👁
Flynn’s current favorite things: bugs, green, and John
Don’t forget trucks 🤣
✨✨john✨✨
John Green!!!
@@katie9512 exactly
John gets me all the time 💀🤣
tortilla talk question: do you know where flynn naming everything “jon” came from? like does he have a favorite character with that name or someone he knows in real life?
@-Breeze- oh my gosh ghost John 😂
I love watching Erik interact with Flynn. My dad was never a fun dad so I love seeing men being dads. You definitely scored a good one Colleen!! Can’t wait to see the twinsies!! ❤️
Isn’t it just the greatest hearing Flynn talk in all his excitement how he forms sentences, the way he punctuates his grammar and converses with you just amazes me. 😊
Even if you can’t film the birth itself, just seeing pieces of the lead up and the aftermath would be plenty! But definitely don’t worry about filming just for us, only do it if you want to and it works out.
I've always LOVED Colleen's hair curly! It looks so natural and soft!
I randomly watched your birth video with Flynn today and was crying my eyes out. So proud of you for being the goddess you are!
Tortilla talk: what are Erik’s thoughts about having a daughter? Is he excited or nervous? 😊❤️
Probs both
You talking about Flynn's birth video at the end of the vlog colleen made me go back and watch it. That video is a blessing and do you remember calling Flynn bunny when he was first born how sweet. Love and hugs to you all in the Ballinger house.
The fact that two year olds can like have conversations and speak words that are understandable is so incredible to me. He was a baby like 4 seconds ago and now hes like i want green ice cream with green sprinkles and also i love beatles thank you very much
Tortilla talk question: How is Flynn learning to manage his emotions? I'm curious what he is learning about his feelings and how to accept them.
My cat has had a peeing problem since we adopted her. However, I think we've finally solved it. We've been doing a TON of positive praise. We take her to the litterbox and set her in. If she pees, she gets a treat and anytime we catch her voluntarily going to the box, we try to reward her. She's a little more annoying now because sh s always looking for treats after her box, but she hasn't peed in months and it's been glorious. We also bought her a calming collar and I think that has also helped in general.
You are so inTune with Flynn seeing how he loves people and finds something he can do to connect with his people. You and Erik are amazingly in tune parents x
TTQ: Based off of how Flynn’s personality is now what do you think his hobbies, jobs, interests etc. would be?
I almost forgot how Flynn used to say "Dar-Dar" instead of "car" and I suddendly got very sad
Kort is such an amazing "Uncle KoKo"💜 watching his bond with Flynn is just so precious.
colleen wearing the romper that eric gave her is so cute
colleen you don’t know how happy your vlogs make me. i recently moved to a new school and have no friends but watching your vlogs make me happy 🥲
Tortilla Talk: are you and Erik still planning to have an actual wedding ceremony after the twins like you said in a vlog from last year, and if so would you consider having it in Ireland since it has significance to Eriks family and all that.
although i completely respect your decision colleen, i’m definitely sad i won’t be able to their birth. but that’s just me being selfish. i hope you have happy health delivery. ur the best :)
Erik is such a good dad omg 🥺 the absolute support in the bug catching endeavors is so adorable. Colleen and Erik together are just the most amazing parents holy wow 🥰🥰🥰
Tortilla talk: Would you ever consider making merch that has something to do with tortilla talk? Love you!!
That's a great idea!
She should. I bought a similar blanket on Amazon after seeing hers but would much rather buy one with her name in it💜
Tortilla talk: This isn’t a question but I think you should get the twins and Flynn mini tortilla blankets so sometimes they can do tortilla talk with you.
Tortilla Talk question: When you, Erik and Flynn went to see Joey's puppies was that Flynn's first time meeting puppies/dogs other than Moose and how did he feel about them?
Tortilla talk: How's Flynn's relationships with people, is he extraverted like you, or more introverted like Erik? Is he shy, stuff like that. Also, I feel like tortilla talks have kinda become the new, shorter version of "Colleens Corner" Anyways, love you Colleen you're doing amazing!!!
Tortilla talk question: does flynn take more of his personality from you or Eric? And who do you think the twins will act like? ❤
Hello
Why won't you film the birth
@@williamshowick1437 watch the video
@@elise_m answer me why won't she film the birth
@@williamshowick1437 bruh who do u think u are? i’m answering your question, look at the video.
Your curls are amazinggggg
Tortilla Talk Question: When it comes to the “stereotype” (I guess you could call it) does Flynn experience any sort of “terrible twos”? Your amazing 🥰
Totally understand that filming the actual birth would be difficult to do and that vlogging will be the least of your and Erik’s worries in that moment. Your safety and the babies’ safety is number one priority, no doubt about it! I’m really looking forward to seeing snippets of other parts of the day though (like getting to the hospital or people seeing the babies for the first time)!!! Those are my favorite parts from Flynn’s birth vlog!
I totally agree!!
Tortilla talk:
What is Flynn’s relationship with Kory?? Do they hang out a lot? Or does Kory watch Flynn when you and Eric have alone time??
Also, if the twins/one of the twins were to be allergic to one of your pets? What would you do? I have this question a lot.
Tortilla talk question: Where has your sister Rachel been? She hasn't been in a vlog in a long time? Love seeing you and her together!
Just looking for a comment asking this... I have a little feeling there might be something up... 🤷🏼♀️
@@k1melise Ah that’s good to hear 😊 x
I think she’s moving house? That would keep her busy. I could be wrong, though.
@@k1melise yes . This is what is I saw on her channel . Rachel looks so happy, and I am so excited that she found someone who seems great for her
@@saskia7214 .. I … what’s a leabian
tortilla talk question: how did the personal chef conversation go? does it seem like it would be better for you? I know the diet thing has been an added stress for you so I’m curious if it seems like it might help! love you & hope it can make you a little happier during the rest of your pregnancy
I agree with this and I feel like even when the twins are born it’ll be a big help to have someone cooking healthy food instead of ordering takeout since both of them will have to look after the twins
I love every second of watching Flynn. He reminds me so much of my son who is about 6 months younger and every time I watch Flynn I just picture what Griffin will be doing in 6 months! 🥰
You’re getting so close!!! I can’t wait to see twin versions of Flynn’s cuteness. 😭😭💜💙💜💙
I can't wait to see how much they look like Flynn!!
tortilla talk question: is flynn’s favorite color now green? he seems to like green a lot from wanting a green guinea pig to wanting green ice cream haha also i love how he names all his bugs John 😂
He would like John Green then.
I rewatched your Flynn birth video probably 3-4 times in the last year. I don’t know why, but when I’m feeling really down or lost, it makes me feel joy, it really is a beautiful moment captured.
Can we talk about how Colleen is wearing one of the new things Erik got her from today’s main channel vid?🥰
Omg she is, I didn't even notice until you pointed it out. She looks amazing!
day 6 asking: tortilla talk question, are you planning to do a small and private baby shower for the babies? i feel that it would make you happy to see your family, your husband and flynn having fun and celebrating that the babies are about to come! it would make you forget about all that stress and pain you’ve been through and it’ll be a nice day to remember once the babies are born :)
Lots of love from Europe!
The way Erik is with Flynn warms my heart and Coco too.
Just a reminder you’re a wonderful mom & you’re doing amazing during this pregnancy! Cant wait to meet the twins!
Colleen, don’t feel pressured to film the birth, it’s your private life and we love you no matter what 💖
Tortilla Talk question: You often talk about how when you were younger your mother wouldn’t let you use some clothes or watch some tv shows because they were considered inappropriate or demonic. You also said you used to be very devoted to god and much more judgmental. I want to ask what changed in your family and in you? What triggered that change and if nowadays you guys are still religious or not at all? Love you and your vlogs so much ❤️
"Outside [Daisy] would have the lifespan of a fly" - i should not have laughed as hard as I did when Eric said that