Hey John idk if you’ll see this but I’ve been watching you since I was in middle school I’m 25 now and man I just want to say so happy you’re still around and I still love the show just as much as I did when I was 13 so happy for you and Kim on the birth of your daughter and I also want to say I’m so sorry for everything you went through this past year I know you keep your great upbeat vibe to the video as you always do and we all love but I can hear the pain in your voice and it’s a side of you we don’t see much I want to thank you with being so open with the community and we will always support you!
My son was born with cleft and watching this video you made brought back intense memories. He’s ten years-old now. I remember Learning to use the special bottle and how exactly to feed him. I remember that super-wide smile and miss it, even though I love his smile today. He’s a proud gamer brother to a little sister now, and the two play PS5 together. You’re a good dude. I remember all of the same stresses and lack of sleep and the shock of being left with an infant, suddenly. You handled it all like a champ. It really made my day watching this, even though it was venting about negative things. Sharing it gave me some comfort in knowing I wasn’t alone in that experience and can finally relate, let alone to someone I’ve watched on UA-cam for ten years or more. Stay frosty, brother. Cheers
Hey Andrew, I was born with a unilateral cleft palate. I just left a post for Johnny about my experience. I don't know if it would be of any use to use guys but I thought it was worth sharing. Cheers
"Maybe it's psychological" that hurt. I'm dealing with Chronic Fatigue/Chronic EBV after getting sick with a really bad case of mono almost 7 months ago and have been told that so many times, so I really felt that. Sorry to hear you went through all of this, Johnny.
Thanks for sharing, Johnny. Really appreciated hearing about your experience with your new kid -- when my first child was born, I was basically anxiety ridden for weeks... didn't eat, was constantly sick... it's something a lot of people (especially dads) don't talk about. Hope everything is going well :).
Two daughters now one five the other three. I can completely relate! Thinking of the future for them and my family makes me have super anxiety but I learned to deal with it and it’s gotten so much easier as long as your doing what you can to be the best father! Love you Johnny!
Thanks for sharing Johnny. My son was only given a 5% chance of making it through his first night. Now he is 13. You wouldn’t event be able to tell he had hard times as a newborn. Bless you and your family brother.
Glad you and your family are doing well now Johnny! I keep telling people, "Don't say 'it couldn't get worse than 2020', because it could." If you're reading this, you're still here. We're all still here. We have to make the best of where we are
@@TheRealKoltoroc Yup, it can absolutely get much worse. Personally, I didn't have a bad 2020 outside of Covid obviously disrupting life as we knew it before last March.
Yeah, you had covid. I had it, and I still have breathing issues and a cough, even after 2 months. You're also not alone for 2020 being a truly horrible year. Lost my job, my dog died, suddenly, from an aneurysm. My back ended up getting severely injured and I was in a wheel chair for awhile, not knowing if I'd walk again. But now I'm walking pretty good, got a new puppy, got my job back. Just gotta keep moving forward no matter how many times you get pushed back.
I know it got rather uncomfortable after a while so I just put some Thunderforce music in the background cuz he likes those games. I don't even like shooters that much! Lol
Been watching you for over 10 years and I can’t tell you how much joy and peace your videos have brought me. Your passion is so infectious I’ve grown to become a die hard fan of Yuzo Koshiro, Ys, etc. I have nothing but respect for you and your wife for all that you have endured. Very happy to know things are getting better again. God bless you and your family! Warm regards, Jacob from California
John some of this almost brought me to tears bro...I'm saddened that we could have possibly lost you, Rob man and even with the babie issues and Kim going through some brutal stuff as well and you just kept fighting. The whole time your explaining everything I just felt God had you all safe through the what I would call almost a hurricane of a year. We all love you and the happy console family. You make our days and I know when you were gone for a time I had worried and your first vid to watch when you came back was just so hard to watch. Thanks for being an incredibly strong person and the amazing work you put in day in and out!
Been watching your vids for years. I don't think I've ever left any comments on any of your videos ever other than a thumbs up.......Just wanted and needed to say- love you dude....may God bless you. You and Kim be safe - all the happiness in the world to you both.....❤️
While I'm so sorry those awful things happened to you, its so heartwarming to hear what you have to say about your daughter. I'm glad ive followed you for 10+ years now.
I call these kind of times “shit tornadoes”. Mine was 2017. My kids mother left me, I lost my job, i started getting into pretty bad debt, I thought my life was pretty much over. 5 years later o have a beautiful fiancé who moved in with me a few months ago, I have my kids 50% and I have a better job than I had before. Lesson learned was to just keep moving forward. Have a bad day every now and again but keep doing what you need to do until the tornado moves on to some other poor bugger. ❤️
Johnny...you had me laughing and then, boom, crying. As a father, it touched me deeply to hear your family's story. This video is going to be an amazing time capsule for your daughter one day. I'm choosing to believe 2021 is going to be a hard fought but rewarding win after so much loss in 2020…and I know that's where we'll all will be putting our energy, fighting for that win.
It isn't right that such beautiful people go through so much heartache. I couldn't stop crying. You and Kim are so brave. Rob too. May your future be so much brighter, filled with health, happiness, and love.
These are the kind of uploads that keep me subscribed. The kind of stories people used to share around the campfire. Don’t ever lose that spark, John. Thank you so much for being a part of all our lives by sharing yours with us. You and I share the same generational zeitgeist. I identify with just about everything you discuss about the vintage scene: anime, video games, music, etc.. I especially dig it when you rock that Dead Kennedy’s t-shirt. And, as I mature in life, I’m able to identify with your more adult experiences as well. Keep shining that light, bruh.
This was hard to hear, Johnny, bud I'm so glad you guys have gotten through it. I know things are still going, but I'm happy things seem to be on the upswing at least!
Not even 6 minutes in and instant tears the minute you brought up Kim thinking she lost the baby, holy fuck man I cannot even imagine. So so so glad you and your family are doing well now Johnny!
Thanks for everything Johnny. Even after a trying year, you still found time to help others with your videos. Lots of love to you, Kim, baby and Rob You guys are a breath of fresh air on yt
Man I just had Covid and it was ruff. That was 2 weeks ago and I'm still feeling tired and worn out. Thanks for sharing such a positive moving story. You're a hell of a guy. Thanks for making me smile
It genuinely sounds like you had one of the early COVID cases in North America. Especially with the lingering issues for so long afterward. Whatever it was that caused the extensive issues, I’m sorry you had to go through it. Especially with the baby on the way. So much love to Kim after a very tough labor. And love to sweet, resilient baby HCG who’s been through a lot in her short life already. Sending good vibes to Rob especially
I'm so happy everything is on the upturn and that you survived that horrifying illness. I can't imagine the stress of that and being afraid to sleep; so thankful that you're on the mend. Let's continue forth! Love to you and your family. I'm a few months away from becoming a father of a little girl myself so it was encouraging to hear you speak about how amazing and fulfilling it is.
My god Johnny, what a year for you! Was almost on the verge of tears listening to this! You are very strong to get through everything last year! Really hope everything goes a lot smoother this year!
Wow. I was moved to tears by your story, John. Didn't expect that at all. You're incredibly brave in the face of adversity. And Kim and you are really amazing parents. I wish you and your family a super year.
I recently subbed to your channel,I'm from the UK ,and I must say you have really inspired me to be a better man,what you've been through is so amazing,I am overwhelmed by your positiveness.thankyou buddy and much love to your family
I wish you all the very best going forward, Johnny. You’ve brought us years of stellar entertainment, so the least we can do is show our appreciation and support, especially when times get tough. I hope 2021 is less arduous for you and yours, and the same applies to Robman. Much love and respect from the UK ❤️
Just watching this now Johnny, you 100% had COVID! August of 2020 I tested positive and had the exact same breathing problems, it was miserable. Glad everyone’s better!
Iv said this before but I truly like that you use this channel as a place to document your history. I can see how it can be therapeutic to look back on a hard time and see how you managed it all. I am a new viewer haven’t been around with you to long but I’m here for good I think. Your videos are honest and I’m here for that .
I was born with a cleft too, and the only long term thing that I had problems with was dental related: when my adult teeth came in one of my incisors never showed, and one of my canines was in the roof so I had to have surgery to uncover it and then my brace work pulled it forward. I hope your daughter doesn't have problems like that, but if she does I know you and Kim will deal with it in the awesome way you've dealt with everything this past year. So keep being great, all of you.
Cherri I too was born with a cleft soft palate. Since there was no outward sign of a cleft when I was born they sent me home from the hospital thinking everything was fine. When I started to strangle as they tried to feed me my parents knew something wasn't right. John, while there will be challenges your daughtery can live a happy healthy life.
@@LajitasRain Yeah, I probably should have clarified that the only long term thing -after the surgery to build a roof in my mouth- was cosmetic. I was tube fed until that point.
Oh Johnny so sorry to hear you had a terrible time. Thank you for sharing. You and Kims a great team! I wish you both a healthy and brighter future. Same with your daughter.
This had me choking up hard! As a father I can definitely understand the hardships of being a new parent. You and Kim are very brave and amazing people and your daughter is blessed to have you two in her life. Take care , all the love and here's to 2021!
God this was so heartbreaking. I never saw these videos, so I had no idea, but I'm so thankful you're still with us, man, I'm sure all of us here are. I lost my mom around the same time at the very end of 2019 with all the same symptoms, really bad pneumonia, then it taking a turn for the worst all of a sudden, so we lost her at the beginning of 2020 right before Covid really took hold in America. The GOP is disgusting for having made denying it a part of their political strategy. But you're an absolute warrior, dude, and Idk what we would do here without you. You're one of my favorites on UA-cam, and you've provided so much comfort for me personally. Nobody deserves to have gone through all of that, but you especially, you're such a light in this world. So thankful you're still with us.
Thanks for telling us about everything going on in your life. I know it's been tough for everyone & especially you & the fam but certainly it's healthy to talk about things & get it off your chest. We may be strangers but we do care & will always listen to your stories. Best wishes to you & the fam.
Thank you for sharing your struggles with us in such a candid manner, Johnny. It helps those of us who have had a tough time put things in perspective. I myself lost my mother on Christmas 2020 and we are still grieving. What a terrible year. Thoughts are with you & your family.
Thank you for sharing, very moving video. We had a similar pregnancy story but our child was pre-natally diagnosed with Down Syndrome (and then a heart defect at birth). The extra challenges really make things special though and create your identity as a strong, kick-ass family. So happy you guys are well! Congrats! Keep on levelling up Johnny!
Johnny you are a great man and by far the only content creator that I genuinely get excitement the second I get a notification of a new upload. Best of luck to you, your friends and family. All of us are rooting for you.
Hey, Johnny. I just wanted you to know that I understand how your year was. My son was born at the tail end of 2019 and soon after we found out he was deaf. Our lives were and still are inundated with hospital visits. He had cochlear implant surgery and can now hear with his processors but that was one of the toughest times of my entire life along with so much more that happened throughout the year. I had a lot of positive as well but I just wanted to let you know I felt your pain when discussing your daughter's situation. Hope all is well and I know you guys will continue to do an amazing job.
So glad you're getting better Johnny. 2020 was a rough year for all of us. Thank you so much for sharing. I remember when my daughter was born my total focus was on her even though my wife had some tearing. Not nearly as bad as Kim (which I am glad she's doing okay now). Those first moments being a dad are certainly terrifying.
I’ve never commented on one of your videos but the comparisons between our years is similar. I started off the year with being sick, I lost one of my good friends to cancer, my grandfather tried to commit suicide, now I’m currently going through one of our dogs going through cancer/chemo. Also the store I work at is now closing. We’ve made it through, we can get through anything. Keep your head high.
Thank you Johnny for sharing with us. We’re there with you, 2020 was the worst year for everyone. I really hope the future is bright, but I have my doubts. I am a realist, not an optimist or pessimist. I have hopes, but I also fear the worst is yet to come.
It’s crazy how i found your UA-cam channel bout 5 years ago because i love resident evil 2 so much that i clicked resident 2 review and your video resident evil 2 rocks showed up and ever since that day I’ve been such a big of yours johnny i love all your old stories with rob and back in the 90s and all....I’ve listened to your stories for every word and this video i was fully focused also ...its crazy how mad your 2020 was as it was for loads others but I’m so glad u and Kim and the baby are all fine and wish you all the best and everyone reading this a happy 2021.....maybe all the new games coming out this year will help cause i know it will help me like resident evil 8 and horizon zero dawn 2 ....anyways keep safe everyone
Everyone is quietly battling their own battles. Appreciate you Johnny for always bringing positivity into the world. Hoping 2021 is a breeze compared to last year...
Thank you for sharing Johnny. I remember when my wife got the call from her doctor that our son would be born with Spina Bifida - meaning he would be paralyzed from the waist down. He's now 11 years old, been through 35 surgeries, but is the happiest little boy that is so full of joy every day. It's an honor to be a father and we can see the joy you have inside you when you talk about your daughter. Congratulations on becoming a father - this is a priceless gift that not all get to experience. God bless you brother.
I have anxiety. I can't stand hearing about people not being able to breathe. Like choking, asthma or drowning situations. Imagine the terror John felt laying down and feeling like he was drowning inside his own cavity.
I HAD some bad thing back in 2018..my liver was shutting down due to this illnes ..I was lying in bed not able to breath and felt unbelievable terrible ..( i didn't knew what the problem was ) then when i got to the hospital after 3 days they told me ..put me directly on some heavy medications and some oxygen and i finally could breath again ... What i wanted to say ..I know how that feels and i dont wish this ANYONE ! Please stay healthy all together
It really shows a lot about Johnny, opening up to all of us and sharing so much. I also love how you guys/gals have so many words of kindness back. I really enjoy being part of the Happy Console Gamer crew with you all. Johnny's fostered a good group of fans.
Johnny, I can't express in words how much joy you, your family, and that nerd Rob have brought me these past years (but I'm gonna try anyway). Watching your videos, old and new, is such a comfort in these garbage times. But wrapping up the difficulties you, Kim, and Happy Console Baby went through these past months with how much you love your kid fills me with so much warmth. I know you do this channel for fun, but that glee and positivity is infectious, and I'm thankful for creators like you.
Happy birthday John. Been a fan for a long time now. As a single dad of a beautiful and wonderful 3 year old daughter, I can attest to pregnancy and child birth being the scariest thing in your entire life. It's amazing how much someone can care about someone they've created and never met. My daughter was born unresponsive for 7 minutes. She was alway breathing and heart always beating, but JESUS CHRIST those were the longest 7 minutes of my life. It was an eternity. They rushed her to NICU and it was like my body was tethered to her, I instantly followed her and never let her out of my sight for a second. She recovered and she was fine after staying in the NICU for a week. And when we finally got discharged, tell me that car ride home wasn't the hardest and longest drive ever - your very first task at really protecting your family is that drive home from the hospital. I'll tell you this man, every single part of being a dad NEVER gets easier, but three years later, I thank the powers that be every day that she's healthy and happy. It is the most hardest and most rewarding experience ever - I know most people say that, but it truly cannot be experienced until it happens. My daughter told me tonight as I tucked her in, after kissing her forehead: "Dad?" "Yes honey?" "That was true loves kiss?" "You have no idea honey." "I think it was." Get ready man. Get ready for these great memories to come. Being a Dad is 100% the best thing.
Thanks for your honesty and candour. Much appreciated. I had a “hell year” in 2010, so I know exactly how this feels. Keep going, and may 2021 be filled with positivity! (Also as a former Vancouverite whose daughter also had to be born at Vancouver Children’s hospital, I can’t say enough positive things about them. They are amazing!)
Tears in my eyes as I watched this one Johnny. I remember how happy I was for you and also for me to hear that you guys were having a baby girl at about the same time we were. I thank the heavens everyday that our baby girl was born healthy. I'm watching this for the third time now and I'm still shocked to hear your 2020 story. Breaks my heart every time I think about how you guys must have felt when you heard the news and how I would feel if it were my little girl. Wish you all the strength in the world to get through these difficult times.
Thanks for sharing. I was sick this morning when I got up at 4 and watched this video & made my sickness seem not so bad. I actually wanted to show this video to my mom as well so I watched it again with her. If what don't kill you makes you stronger then 2020 puts you close to superman. Glad you all made it through and your daughter is so lucky to have such loving parents. I'm sure she will one day look back on this video and cry. Hopefully Rob can keep his foot that is horrible enough. Prayers for all of you.
Being a dad rules. I will never forget the birth of my first and you’re right it’s so hard to explain the feeling you have when you see your child for the first time. Thanks for sharing John. Glad you’re on the mend and best wishes for all of you for the year ahead.
I’ve been following for a long time, and sometimes when I’m up late gaming I will rewatch/listen to your “memories” videos in the background. It’s cool to have a version of this that has taken place current day. I’m a Dad too and it’s amazing to hear my favourite UA-camr talk about his experience becoming a Father. I hope 2021 is an amazing year for you!
Don't know if you saw John, but I thought about you as soon as I saw it , the Scott pilgrim game is getting a physical release for ps4 and switch I believe 😊
Thanks for sharing those stories, Johnny. Being a dad is full of awesome surprises and the best is yet to come! You're a great man and you deserve the best! I raise my glass to a great 2021 for you, your family and your friends!
It's always easier to deal with the few problems in your own life when you can see that someone else has so much more to worry about and is handling it infinitely better. Thanks so much. Hope your 2021 is better.
You literally are explaining the breathing problems i had last year.. they said it was in my head too... they even put me on anxiety meds..I delt with it from may-aug
@@ninjamaster3453 I know. It was just scary when he was describing how the nerves in his diaphragm that help you breath got damaged and he literally had to will himself to breathe. I'm roughly his age and probably around the same weight etc so it really effected me.
Knowing what you went through while you were taking the time to heal during such a tough year is unreal. Here's hoping you, Kim and your child all the best and a healthy and happy 2021. Wise words here for the future for sure. You deserve so much with how much positivity and warmth you bring to your conversations on your channel. You are such a strong person through all the pain and suffering. Let's hope the worst is over and the best is yet to come because it's just so unfair and hard that a person has to deal with what you have over such a short period of time.
I was born with that kind of lip and roof of my mouth, and that was in the mid 70s. I had surgery. You can see it, if I shave. But I actually have that covered by a moustache/beard. It was the source of endless misery at the hands of schoolyard bullies, I tell you that. Be ready. Kids will be cruel.
Clift lip gang? Seriously though kids are brutal, I remember i was called multiple names myself in my first years of school still did until the end of high-school years and had a couple of operations to try and fix it, it rarely noticeable like you say now with a mustache and facial hair
I'm not crying, you are!! Johnny I'm so sorry you had such a hard 2020, you're like the nicest guy. Hope your family win the Lotto in 2021 to make up for the tough times
I'm 3/4 on the video, and have wept like three times so far. I'm so sad you went through so much, but happy at the same time that you guys made it through. Lots of love to you and the girls ❤️
In the middle of this I literally forgot for a second that I wasn’t sitting across the table from a friend of mine. So weird. Love you dude. I pray your new year is amazing.
Thanks for sharing your story, Johnny. Hope 2021 will be a lot easier for you, your family and for all of us. Been following your channel for over 10 years now, and I really appreciate that you keep making new videos even in these tough times. Your optimism and down to earth and honest nature is what makes this perhaps the best YT-gaming channel out there today.
I had a doctor tell me that a problem I had was likely psychological. I can relate to hearing that. Those are lazy doctors with no imagination, no conception that they don’t know everything. It’s annoying. Good doctors accept that they might be missing something.
I was sick the same way around the same time. Lasted about 3 weeks for me. They were late with everything and it was spreading months before the lock downs.
Hearing you talk about the first moment you saw your daughter made me smile. I was the weeping Dad, and I generally don’t cry. It was just this uncontrollable reaction when I heard and saw my first son for the first time. Brought back some great memories from a complicated and stressful time! You hit it on the head, you’ll do anything for your kid, it’s just what you have to do. Sorry it was such a trying year for you and your family. Here’s hoping better times are ahead for all of you, peace and love.
We love you Johnny, Kim, baby and Robman! ❤️
Hey John idk if you’ll see this but I’ve been watching you since I was in middle school I’m 25 now and man I just want to say so happy you’re still around and I still love the show just as much as I did when I was 13 so happy for you and Kim on the birth of your daughter and I also want to say I’m so sorry for everything you went through this past year I know you keep your great upbeat vibe to the video as you always do and we all love but I can hear the pain in your voice and it’s a side of you we don’t see much I want to thank you with being so open with the community and we will always support you!
Thank you!!
@@HappyConsoleGamer no thank you for the many great years of content and for being you! Also please send my well wishes to Rob Man!
❤️🙏
My son was born with cleft and watching this video you made brought back intense memories. He’s ten years-old now. I remember Learning to use the special bottle and how exactly to feed him. I remember that super-wide smile and miss it, even though I love his smile today. He’s a proud gamer brother to a little sister now, and the two play PS5 together. You’re a good dude. I remember all of the same stresses and lack of sleep and the shock of being left with an infant, suddenly. You handled it all like a champ. It really made my day watching this, even though it was venting about negative things. Sharing it gave me some comfort in knowing I wasn’t alone in that experience and can finally relate, let alone to someone I’ve watched on UA-cam for ten years or more. Stay frosty, brother. Cheers
Hey Andrew, I was born with a unilateral cleft palate. I just left a post for Johnny about my experience. I don't know if it would be of any use to use guys but I thought it was worth sharing. Cheers
"Maybe it's psychological" that hurt. I'm dealing with Chronic Fatigue/Chronic EBV after getting sick with a really bad case of mono almost 7 months ago and have been told that so many times, so I really felt that. Sorry to hear you went through all of this, Johnny.
Thanks for sharing, Johnny. Really appreciated hearing about your experience with your new kid -- when my first child was born, I was basically anxiety ridden for weeks... didn't eat, was constantly sick... it's something a lot of people (especially dads) don't talk about. Hope everything is going well :).
Man didn't expect to see you here talking about that. You have good taste in UA-cam channels sir 👌👍
Two daughters now one five the other three. I can completely relate! Thinking of the future for them and my family makes me have super anxiety but I learned to deal with it and it’s gotten so much easier as long as your doing what you can to be the best father! Love you Johnny!
Same here man. We have two now and it is waaaayyy smoother, but I'll be damned if 2020 didn't make having a newborn rough.
2020 is going deep in the bargain bin
right down there at the bottom with fifa world cup brazil
2021 is being sold at a premium. Get it while its hot, because it won't last.
2021: Hold my Mutation
@@nickwick35 heeeyyy... I just bought that... 😐
@@nickwick35 damnit , why FIFA Brazil world's cup ?
Happy new year John. I admire how optimistic you always are.
Thats the “happy” in the name happyconsolegamer
Even a deplorable like me can't help but love John.
You've gotta be, or at least try to be .
Thanks for sharing Johnny. My son was only given a 5% chance of making it through his first night. Now he is 13. You wouldn’t event be able to tell he had hard times as a newborn. Bless you and your family brother.
Glad you and your family are doing well now Johnny! I keep telling people, "Don't say 'it couldn't get worse than 2020', because it could." If you're reading this, you're still here. We're all still here. We have to make the best of where we are
never say it couldn't get any worse. If there is one thing I learned, is that it can always get worse. no exception.
@@TheRealKoltoroc Yup, it can absolutely get much worse. Personally, I didn't have a bad 2020 outside of Covid obviously disrupting life as we knew it before last March.
Lol yeah that's an event trigger never say that
@@TheRealKoltoroc once you hit rock bottom the only way is up
THANK GOD MY COVID EXPERIENCE CALMED DOWN, THE BREATHING THING IS HELL.
Yeah, you had covid. I had it, and I still have breathing issues and a cough, even after 2 months. You're also not alone for 2020 being a truly horrible year. Lost my job, my dog died, suddenly, from an aneurysm. My back ended up getting severely injured and I was in a wheel chair for awhile, not knowing if I'd walk again. But now I'm walking pretty good, got a new puppy, got my job back. Just gotta keep moving forward no matter how many times you get pushed back.
You know the shit has hit the fan when there's no music.
I know it got rather uncomfortable after a while so I just put some Thunderforce music in the background cuz he likes those games. I don't even like shooters that much! Lol
Been watching you for over 10 years and I can’t tell you how much joy and peace your videos have brought me. Your passion is so infectious I’ve grown to become a die hard fan of Yuzo Koshiro, Ys, etc.
I have nothing but respect for you and your wife for all that you have endured. Very happy to know things are getting better again. God bless you and your family!
Warm regards,
Jacob from California
John some of this almost brought me to tears bro...I'm saddened that we could have possibly lost you, Rob man and even with the babie issues and Kim going through some brutal stuff as well and you just kept fighting. The whole time your explaining everything I just felt God had you all safe through the what I would call almost a hurricane of a year. We all love you and the happy console family. You make our days and I know when you were gone for a time I had worried and your first vid to watch when you came back was just so hard to watch. Thanks for being an incredibly strong person and the amazing work you put in day in and out!
Been watching your vids for years. I don't think I've ever left any comments on any of your videos ever other than a thumbs up.......Just wanted and needed to say- love you dude....may God bless you. You and Kim be safe - all the happiness in the world to you both.....❤️
While I'm so sorry those awful things happened to you, its so heartwarming to hear what you have to say about your daughter. I'm glad ive followed you for 10+ years now.
I call these kind of times “shit tornadoes”. Mine was 2017. My kids mother left me, I lost my job, i started getting into pretty bad debt, I thought my life was pretty much over. 5 years later o have a beautiful fiancé who moved in with me a few months ago, I have my kids 50% and I have a better job than I had before.
Lesson learned was to just keep moving forward. Have a bad day every now and again but keep doing what you need to do until the tornado moves on to some other poor bugger. ❤️
Johnny...you had me laughing and then, boom, crying. As a father, it touched me deeply to hear your family's story. This video is going to be an amazing time capsule for your daughter one day.
I'm choosing to believe 2021 is going to be a hard fought but rewarding win after so much loss in 2020…and I know that's where we'll all will be putting our energy, fighting for that win.
It isn't right that such beautiful people go through so much heartache. I couldn't stop crying. You and Kim are so brave. Rob too.
May your future be so much brighter, filled with health, happiness, and love.
You've been a blessing for 2020. Hoping 2021 treats you well and don't feel bad if you ever need to take breaks, we'll still be here :)
what about trump losing that was awesome lol
2020 the year that was a decade.
These are the kind of uploads that keep me subscribed. The kind of stories people used to share around the campfire. Don’t ever lose that spark, John. Thank you so much for being a part of all our lives by sharing yours with us.
You and I share the same generational zeitgeist. I identify with just about everything you discuss about the vintage scene: anime, video games, music, etc.. I especially dig it when you rock that Dead Kennedy’s t-shirt. And, as I mature in life, I’m able to identify with your more adult experiences as well. Keep shining that light, bruh.
Johnny, I was hooked to every word of your incredible story. As a gamer father of 3, I'm so happy all is getting better for you. :)
This was hard to hear, Johnny, bud I'm so glad you guys have gotten through it. I know things are still going, but I'm happy things seem to be on the upswing at least!
Not even 6 minutes in and instant tears the minute you brought up Kim thinking she lost the baby, holy fuck man I cannot even imagine. So so so glad you and your family are doing well now Johnny!
Thanks for everything Johnny. Even after a trying year, you still found time to help others with your videos. Lots of love to you, Kim, baby and Rob
You guys are a breath of fresh air on yt
Man I appreciate your show so much, you guys are the best
Man I just had Covid and it was ruff. That was 2 weeks ago and I'm still feeling tired and worn out.
Thanks for sharing such a positive moving story. You're a hell of a guy. Thanks for making me smile
It genuinely sounds like you had one of the early COVID cases in North America. Especially with the lingering issues for so long afterward. Whatever it was that caused the extensive issues, I’m sorry you had to go through it. Especially with the baby on the way. So much love to Kim after a very tough labor. And love to sweet, resilient baby HCG who’s been through a lot in her short life already. Sending good vibes to Rob especially
I'm so happy everything is on the upturn and that you survived that horrifying illness. I can't imagine the stress of that and being afraid to sleep; so thankful that you're on the mend. Let's continue forth! Love to you and your family. I'm a few months away from becoming a father of a little girl myself so it was encouraging to hear you speak about how amazing and fulfilling it is.
Wow!! Congrats! you will do amazing!!
My god Johnny, what a year for you! Was almost on the verge of tears listening to this! You are very strong to get through everything last year! Really hope everything goes a lot smoother this year!
Wow. I was moved to tears by your story, John. Didn't expect that at all. You're incredibly brave in the face of adversity. And Kim and you are really amazing parents. I wish you and your family a super year.
Man what a rough year for everyone. Thanks for sharing your story Johnny.
We are all really glad you made it through the Covid!
I recently subbed to your channel,I'm from the UK ,and I must say you have really inspired me to be a better man,what you've been through is so amazing,I am overwhelmed by your positiveness.thankyou buddy and much love to your family
I wish you all the very best going forward, Johnny. You’ve brought us years of stellar entertainment, so the least we can do is show our appreciation and support, especially when times get tough. I hope 2021 is less arduous for you and yours, and the same applies to Robman. Much love and respect from the UK ❤️
Just watching this now Johnny, you 100% had COVID! August of 2020 I tested positive and had the exact same breathing problems, it was miserable. Glad everyone’s better!
I was literally getting anxiety listening to this. You and Kim are amazing for getting through all that.
Iv said this before but I truly like that you use this channel as a place to document your history. I can see how it can be therapeutic to look back on a hard time and see how you managed it all. I am a new viewer haven’t been around with you to long but I’m here for good I think. Your videos are honest and I’m here for that .
I was born with a cleft too, and the only long term thing that I had problems with was dental related: when my adult teeth came in one of my incisors never showed, and one of my canines was in the roof so I had to have surgery to uncover it and then my brace work pulled it forward. I hope your daughter doesn't have problems like that, but if she does I know you and Kim will deal with it in the awesome way you've dealt with everything this past year. So keep being great, all of you.
Cherri I too was born with a cleft soft palate. Since there was no outward sign of a cleft when I was born they sent me home from the hospital thinking everything was fine. When I started to strangle as they tried to feed me my parents knew something wasn't right.
John, while there will be challenges your daughtery can live a happy healthy life.
@@LajitasRain Yeah, I probably should have clarified that the only long term thing -after the surgery to build a roof in my mouth- was cosmetic. I was tube fed until that point.
Oh Johnny so sorry to hear you had a terrible time. Thank you for sharing. You and Kims a great team! I wish you both a healthy and brighter future. Same with your daughter.
This had me choking up hard! As a father I can definitely understand the hardships of being a new parent. You and Kim are very brave and amazing people and your daughter is blessed to have you two in her life. Take care , all the love and here's to 2021!
God this was so heartbreaking. I never saw these videos, so I had no idea, but I'm so thankful you're still with us, man, I'm sure all of us here are. I lost my mom around the same time at the very end of 2019 with all the same symptoms, really bad pneumonia, then it taking a turn for the worst all of a sudden, so we lost her at the beginning of 2020 right before Covid really took hold in America. The GOP is disgusting for having made denying it a part of their political strategy.
But you're an absolute warrior, dude, and Idk what we would do here without you. You're one of my favorites on UA-cam, and you've provided so much comfort for me personally. Nobody deserves to have gone through all of that, but you especially, you're such a light in this world. So thankful you're still with us.
Same for Kim and the baby too, I'm so glad you guys are all here with us. This story was actually mind blowing.
Thanks for telling us about everything going on in your life. I know it's been tough for everyone & especially you & the fam but certainly it's healthy to talk about things & get it off your chest. We may be strangers but we do care & will always listen to your stories. Best wishes to you & the fam.
Thank you for sharing your struggles with us in such a candid manner, Johnny. It helps those of us who have had a tough time put things in perspective. I myself lost my mother on Christmas 2020 and we are still grieving. What a terrible year. Thoughts are with you & your family.
I'm getting sympathy pain just listening to this Johnny! 2021 WILL be better, best wishes man.
Thank you for sharing, very moving video. We had a similar pregnancy story but our child was pre-natally diagnosed with Down Syndrome (and then a heart defect at birth). The extra challenges really make things special though and create your identity as a strong, kick-ass family. So happy you guys are well! Congrats! Keep on levelling up Johnny!
My wife and I had our daughter in Feb, it legit made 2020 amazing for us.
Johnny you are a great man and by far the only content creator that I genuinely get excitement the second I get a notification of a new upload. Best of luck to you, your friends and family. All of us are rooting for you.
Hey, Johnny. I just wanted you to know that I understand how your year was. My son was born at the tail end of 2019 and soon after we found out he was deaf. Our lives were and still are inundated with hospital visits. He had cochlear implant surgery and can now hear with his processors but that was one of the toughest times of my entire life along with so much more that happened throughout the year. I had a lot of positive as well but I just wanted to let you know I felt your pain when discussing your daughter's situation. Hope all is well and I know you guys will continue to do an amazing job.
So glad you're getting better Johnny. 2020 was a rough year for all of us. Thank you so much for sharing. I remember when my daughter was born my total focus was on her even though my wife had some tearing. Not nearly as bad as Kim (which I am glad she's doing okay now). Those first moments being a dad are certainly terrifying.
I’ve never commented on one of your videos but the comparisons between our years is similar. I started off the year with being sick, I lost one of my good friends to cancer, my grandfather tried to commit suicide, now I’m currently going through one of our dogs going through cancer/chemo. Also the store I work at is now closing. We’ve made it through, we can get through anything. Keep your head high.
I hate when bad things happen to good people (i don't know you personally, but is quite evident you are). Keep that strenght man.
It's always good to watch your vids and it helped me a lot last year.
Yeah me too, every Sunday I was waiting for a break of everything and just relax listening 'welcome to new episode!'
Thank you Johnny for sharing with us. We’re there with you, 2020 was the worst year for everyone. I really hope the future is bright, but I have my doubts. I am a realist, not an optimist or pessimist. I have hopes, but I also fear the worst is yet to come.
It’s crazy how i found your UA-cam channel bout 5 years ago because i love resident evil 2 so much that i clicked resident 2 review and your video resident evil 2 rocks showed up and ever since that day I’ve been such a big of yours johnny i love all your old stories with rob and back in the 90s and all....I’ve listened to your stories for every word and this video i was fully focused also ...its crazy how mad your 2020 was as it was for loads others but I’m so glad u and Kim and the baby are all fine and wish you all the best and everyone reading this a happy 2021.....maybe all the new games coming out this year will help cause i know it will help me like resident evil 8 and horizon zero dawn 2 ....anyways keep safe everyone
Thanks David!
Same here resident evil 2 rocks was my first video
Everyone is quietly battling their own battles. Appreciate you Johnny for always bringing positivity into the world. Hoping 2021 is a breeze compared to last year...
You’re my favorite UA-camr at this point Johnny, thanks for doing what you do and happy new year.
Johnny, just like your channel you are so pure, I wish more people had this kind of courage and mindset over the past year.
I feel this man's pain. I to just experienced the hospital process when having a baby and it's brutal.
your story helps me cope, I am truly grateful that you shared it!
That's got to be a scary thing when a respected doctor tells you its all in your head. It would make me question everything
To be fair his illness is so rare that unless he has a very specialised doctor, even a respected one wouldn't know what it was
He didn't, he said it may be in his head, and that's a fair guess. A lot of the illnesses people deal with nowadays are completely in their head.
Thank you for sharing Johnny. I remember when my wife got the call from her doctor that our son would be born with Spina Bifida - meaning he would be paralyzed from the waist down. He's now 11 years old, been through 35 surgeries, but is the happiest little boy that is so full of joy every day. It's an honor to be a father and we can see the joy you have inside you when you talk about your daughter. Congratulations on becoming a father - this is a priceless gift that not all get to experience. God bless you brother.
Not being able to breathe is a scary feeling
I have anxiety. I can't stand hearing about people not being able to breathe. Like choking, asthma or drowning situations. Imagine the terror John felt laying down and feeling like he was drowning inside his own cavity.
I HAD some bad thing back in 2018..my liver was shutting down due to this illnes ..I was lying in bed not able to breath and felt unbelievable terrible ..( i didn't knew what the problem was ) then when i got to the hospital after 3 days they told me ..put me directly on some heavy medications and some oxygen and i finally could breath again ...
What i wanted to say ..I know how that feels and i dont wish this ANYONE !
Please stay healthy all together
@@waltersobchak7275 That's the power of the mind.
It really shows a lot about Johnny, opening up to all of us and sharing so much. I also love how you guys/gals have so many words of kindness back. I really enjoy being part of the Happy Console Gamer crew with you all. Johnny's fostered a good group of fans.
I’m gonna pray for rob! I really hope he doesn’t lose his foot
What I learned from watching this video: Kim and Johnny are super troopers for how they handled their 2020 issues. Much respect.
2040:
"Dad? Tell me about when I was born."
"Where do I start...."
Have her watch this video. :D
Johnny, I can't express in words how much joy you, your family, and that nerd Rob have brought me these past years (but I'm gonna try anyway).
Watching your videos, old and new, is such a comfort in these garbage times. But wrapping up the difficulties you, Kim, and Happy Console Baby went through these past months with how much you love your kid fills me with so much warmth. I know you do this channel for fun, but that glee and positivity is infectious, and I'm thankful for creators like you.
Happy birthday John. Been a fan for a long time now.
As a single dad of a beautiful and wonderful 3 year old daughter, I can attest to pregnancy and child birth being the scariest thing in your entire life. It's amazing how much someone can care about someone they've created and never met. My daughter was born unresponsive for 7 minutes. She was alway breathing and heart always beating, but JESUS CHRIST those were the longest 7 minutes of my life. It was an eternity. They rushed her to NICU and it was like my body was tethered to her, I instantly followed her and never let her out of my sight for a second. She recovered and she was fine after staying in the NICU for a week. And when we finally got discharged, tell me that car ride home wasn't the hardest and longest drive ever - your very first task at really protecting your family is that drive home from the hospital.
I'll tell you this man, every single part of being a dad NEVER gets easier, but three years later, I thank the powers that be every day that she's healthy and happy. It is the most hardest and most rewarding experience ever - I know most people say that, but it truly cannot be experienced until it happens.
My daughter told me tonight as I tucked her in, after kissing her forehead:
"Dad?"
"Yes honey?"
"That was true loves kiss?"
"You have no idea honey."
"I think it was."
Get ready man. Get ready for these great memories to come. Being a Dad is 100% the best thing.
Thanks for your honesty and candour. Much appreciated. I had a “hell year” in 2010, so I know exactly how this feels. Keep going, and may 2021 be filled with positivity!
(Also as a former Vancouverite whose daughter also had to be born at Vancouver Children’s hospital, I can’t say enough positive things about them. They are amazing!)
Perfect timing on my 45 minute break thanks
You and Kim are great parents, you're doing an awesome job Johnny. Stay strong and keep focussing on the positive, your community is here for you.
Tears in my eyes as I watched this one Johnny. I remember how happy I was for you and also for me to hear that you guys were having a baby girl at about the same time we were. I thank the heavens everyday that our baby girl was born healthy. I'm watching this for the third time now and I'm still shocked to hear your 2020 story. Breaks my heart every time I think about how you guys must have felt when you heard the news and how I would feel if it were my little girl. Wish you all the strength in the world to get through these difficult times.
As a Father so much of this hits home. You are so wonderful as is your Family. May 2021 be so much better. Much love from a huge fan.
Lost both of my grandmothers in 2020 was a really rough year
Were you close?
Thanks for sharing. I was sick this morning when I got up at 4 and watched this video & made my sickness seem not so bad. I actually wanted to show this video to my mom as well so I watched it again with her. If what don't kill you makes you stronger then 2020 puts you close to superman. Glad you all made it through and your daughter is so lucky to have such loving parents. I'm sure she will one day look back on this video and cry. Hopefully Rob can keep his foot that is horrible enough. Prayers for all of you.
You're a joy Johnny. Thank you.
Being a dad rules. I will never forget the birth of my first and you’re right it’s so hard to explain the feeling you have when you see your child for the first time. Thanks for sharing John. Glad you’re on the mend and best wishes for all of you for the year ahead.
All year 2020 was double XP for us all to “level up” in one way or another. Cheers Johnny!
I’ve been following for a long time, and sometimes when I’m up late gaming I will rewatch/listen to your “memories” videos in the background.
It’s cool to have a version of this that has taken place current day. I’m a Dad too and it’s amazing to hear my favourite UA-camr talk about his experience becoming a Father.
I hope 2021 is an amazing year for you!
Don't know if you saw John, but I thought about you as soon as I saw it , the Scott pilgrim game is getting a physical release for ps4 and switch I believe 😊
Thanks for sharing those stories, Johnny. Being a dad is full of awesome surprises and the best is yet to come! You're a great man and you deserve the best! I raise my glass to a great 2021 for you, your family and your friends!
Stay Blessed with your family let’s hope 2021 is a new journey.
It's always easier to deal with the few problems in your own life when you can see that someone else has so much more to worry about and is handling it infinitely better. Thanks so much. Hope your 2021 is better.
You literally are explaining the breathing problems i had last year.. they said it was in my head too... they even put me on anxiety meds..I delt with it from may-aug
It felt like I forgot how to breath
Future trippin dawg, let it be. LIVN, alright alright alright
may I ask what this symptom is called?
phrenic nerve damage
Here's to a MUCH better year for you and yours.
Your covid story scared the living shit outta me! So glad you're ok now!
Of course I'm so glad Kim and the baby are doing good s well. :-)
Covid was spreading for months before it was caught
@@ninjamaster3453 I know. It was just scary when he was describing how the nerves in his diaphragm that help you breath got damaged and he literally had to will himself to breathe. I'm roughly his age and probably around the same weight etc so it really effected me.
Knowing what you went through while you were taking the time to heal during such a tough year is unreal. Here's hoping you, Kim and your child all the best and a healthy and happy 2021. Wise words here for the future for sure.
You deserve so much with how much positivity and warmth you bring to your conversations on your channel. You are such a strong person through all the pain and suffering. Let's hope the worst is over and the best is yet to come because it's just so unfair and hard that a person has to deal with what you have over such a short period of time.
I was born with that kind of lip and roof of my mouth, and that was in the mid 70s. I had surgery. You can see it, if I shave. But I actually have that covered by a moustache/beard. It was the source of endless misery at the hands of schoolyard bullies, I tell you that. Be ready. Kids will be cruel.
Clift lip gang?
Seriously though kids are brutal, I remember i was called multiple names myself in my first years of school still did until the end of high-school years and had a couple of operations to try and fix it, it rarely noticeable like you say now with a mustache and facial hair
Today’s surgeons can do a very good job patching it up. Won’t even notice it in few years.
Kids are absolute fucking assholes, Rob Man can surely relate
I'm not crying, you are!! Johnny I'm so sorry you had such a hard 2020, you're like the nicest guy. Hope your family win the Lotto in 2021 to make up for the tough times
"I saw a giant praying mantis and I was like noooooo"......ok, that legit made me laugh.
There’s something so hilarious about the randomness of hallucinations. Not at all fun at the time though hahaha.
@@adronator fully agree with you on this one.
I'm 3/4 on the video, and have wept like three times so far. I'm so sad you went through so much, but happy at the same time that you guys made it through.
Lots of love to you and the girls ❤️
In the middle of this I literally forgot for a second that I wasn’t sitting across the table from a friend of mine.
So weird. Love you dude. I pray your new year is amazing.
John I really appreciate you man. Lots of love.
Even with everything. Your beard still looks magnificent!
Thanks for sharing your story, Johnny. Hope 2021 will be a lot easier for you, your family and for all of us. Been following your channel for over 10 years now, and I really appreciate that you keep making new videos even in these tough times. Your optimism and down to earth and honest nature is what makes this perhaps the best YT-gaming channel out there today.
I had a doctor tell me that a problem I had was likely psychological. I can relate to hearing that. Those are lazy doctors with no imagination, no conception that they don’t know everything. It’s annoying. Good doctors accept that they might be missing something.
I was sick the same way around the same time. Lasted about 3 weeks for me. They were late with everything and it was spreading months before the lock downs.
Whalley Toys r Us is gone?! Aw man, that and Microplay were my birthday shopping alley.
Hearing you talk about the first moment you saw your daughter made me smile. I was the weeping Dad, and I generally don’t cry. It was just this uncontrollable reaction when I heard and saw my first son for the first time. Brought back some great memories from a complicated and stressful time!
You hit it on the head, you’ll do anything for your kid, it’s just what you have to do. Sorry it was such a trying year for you and your family. Here’s hoping better times are ahead for all of you, peace and love.