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Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anythin Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anything I’ve learned in my last year that I want to take with me into this year, it’s this:

I make my own magic 🪄

I am capable of creating, crafting, and designing this next chapter of life to be whatever I want. Infertility cannot stop me anymore. And I can’t wait.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #harrypotterworldorlando #birthdaywish #lifeafterinfertility #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #lifeaftermiscarriage
Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life @ericaligenza. To have her in your life means you have the most loyal, inspiring, and generous friend that you would ever ask for. I can’t believe that this little app brought us together (with our girl @blondeandambitiousblog) so many years ago. Grateful that they both turned out to be real people (lol) and women who have held me up during the hardest times of my adult life. 

Hope you have the best day, E! Counting down the days until we are together again! ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #friendsforkeeps #instagramfriends #marchbirthday #friendshipbracelets #bffgoals👭
We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing o We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing out they are crooked. 👑 

To the women to always have my back, who inspire me daily to level up, who cry with me, who cheer me on, who save a seat at the table for me, and who keep fighting the good fight - I love you. You keep my world vibrant, and keep me going on my hardest days. 

Happy International Women’s Day!

#womensmonth #internationalwomensday #girlganggoals #girlgangs #womenhelpingwomen #squad❤️
2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of 2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of control about 90% of the time. Between a cancer scare that resulted in countless scans and blood tests, failed infertility treatments that broke our hearts every time, no matter how much we tried not to get our hopes up, and then the devastating blow that I needed to have a total hysterectomy and thus ending any hopes we had of starting our family - I felt like my life and my hopes and my dreams for our future had been reduced to a pile of ash. 

It feels surreal, to be starting the new year feeling so grateful for where 2021 left me. For the first time in four years, I have energy, motivation, and can actually get out of bed without being in extreme pain. I can actually think beyond the next 24 hours and make plans that I can follow through on. My life doesn’t revolve around iron transfusions, cycle tracking, or the anxiety that comes with the two week wait. 

What’s been even more surreal is to be able to say that I have been finding more acceptance and purpose in our new childless future and life. If I can’t have the life I planned on, then I’m going to live the hell out of the life I have instead. Dustin and I are rebuilding our futures both separately and together, and for the first time in four years, I’m excited to see what comes next for us. I feel more steady in this new life and more sure of the path we’re on then ever before. 

For in order to rise from its own ashes, 
A phoenix must first burn. 

2021 burned me. 
So I’m 2022, I will rise. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #childlessnotbychoice #childlessafterinfertility #lifeafterinfertility #findingpurpose #ttccommunity #infertilityawareness #jamaicavacation #wordoftheyear #ttcsupport
Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from my total hysterectomy and feeling more like myself than I have in over a year. And I’m endlessly grateful for this guy - who has been my rock through every doctor’s appointment, every procedure, and every day I couldn’t get out of bed. Not only that, he is the sweetest, most tender uncle to our nieces that I could ever hope or ask for to share our girls with.
Just grateful for my health and my love and the hope for better days.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #ttccommunity #hysterectomy #hysterectomyrecovery #ttcjourney #husbandwife #ttcsupport #infertilitysucks
You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian against all my fears, and the safe place I call home. 

Grateful to have you by my side as we walk into an unknown future that neither of us were prepared to face. But every day we walk further down our new road, I find more solid footing and more hope for what’s to come, because you keep me grounded through the waves of grief.

I love you. ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #hysterectomy #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #childless #adenomyosis #ttcjourney #infertilityawareness
I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy tod I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy today and was feeling well enough to shoot the holiday campaign photos for @shopmscb (with the help from my partner in crime, @kenzie_peach)

In fact, I told my surgeon last week at my first post-op appointment that I’m actually feeling the best I’ve felt ALL year. And I mean, that’s saying something since I was only two weeks post-op then, right? 

Even though the decision to go through with the hysterectomy felt impossibly hard to make, I know now that I made the right choice for me, my sanity, and my body. I feel more like me in the last week than I have in over a year. It’s like I’m waking up from a long, painful, dark hibernation and my world is starting to fill with vibrant colors again.

And even though I’m still sad it had to come to this, I am also feeling excited for what’s to come.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #hysterectomy #hysterectomyrecovery #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #infertilityawareness #infertilitywarrior #ttccommunity
There’s been a little more laughter in our home There’s been a little more laughter in our home lately. Snuggles and kisses and staying up way too late watching Netflix. It’s like the worst is behind us and we’re on the other side of what we’ve been dreading and the darkness that has covered us for so long is starting to lift. It doesn’t mean we’re 100% okay, but we can feel the light and the hope for the future and we’re choosing to face it hand-in-hand, together. 

And every night, you whisper to me: “This isn’t your fault. You’re my best friend. I love you more today than ever before. We’re going to live a beautiful life together.” And every night, we grow a little bit closer and our hearts mend a little more, and I know deep in my bones, that we’re going to be okay.

I love you, Dustin.

#ttccommunity #ttcjourney #hysterectomy #childfreenotbychoice #childfreeafterinfertility #infertilityawareness #infertilitysucks #healingafterinfertility

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            How to throw a “Pitches Night In” Birthday Party

            This post was in partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. All opinions are my own.

            Aca-believe it! It’s my 28th birthday this week – eek! In an effort to make my birthday month the most positive month I’ve had in a long time (survivor’s guilt usually makes it a rough month for me) I decided to go all out and throw myself a themed birthday party this last weekend. I can’t remember the last time I actually had a legit BIRTHDAY PARTY – I seriously think it might have been my sweet 16! I mean, I’ve had birthday dinners and informal gatherings of friends after, but an actual themed party? I knew I wanted it to be a super fun, girly party with lots of snacks and lots of laughs, but low-key at the same time (no need to dress up too fancy to go anywhere.) Obviously, I decided to go with a “Pitch Perfect 3” theme, because is there a better combo of funny and girly out there? No, no there is not. Plus, the Bellas are back for one last call in Pitch Perfect 3. Now available on Blu-ray, own it with new musical performances, gag reel, and extended scenes not seen in theaters. It was perfect star to center my birthday party!

            Pitch Perfect 3 Birthday Party Idea // Hey There, Chelsie

            Not to toot my own horn, but we had the BEST time at my birthday party. There’s something slightly magical and nostalgic about throwing a themed party and it was really nice to put all the real-world, adult struggles to the side (looking at you, taxes) and just focus on being with a great group of girls and watching a movie that promoted girl power, women supporting other women, and following your passion!

            SO! I’m going to break down every part of putting this “Pitches Night In” so that you can crush hosting your own Pitch Perfect themed birthday party.

            Decorations

            • Balloons – Obviously because it’s a birthday party! I decided to pull the main colors from the blu-ray cover and got blue, yellow, and pink balloons along with a giant 2 and 8. (I’ve always wanted a reason to have giant number balloons.) I put these in bunches around my living room and then blew up a ton of Pitch Perfect branded balloons to scatter around the furniture and floor. Teddy, my doodle, was obsessed with these and we had so much fun throwing them at him so he could bop them back with his nose.
            • Garlands – I picked up a blue paper garland to hang over our refreshment table to bring more of the blue and yellow theme into the room. I found a “hooray” garland at my favorite dollar spot and put that across my mirror. I figured a Hooray banner would be more versatile over a Happy Birthday banner, cause there are lots of reasons to celebrate throughout the year.
            • Twinkle Lights – I wanted to play off of the “Flashlight” song from Pitch Perfect 2 and bring a sense of being at a show, so I grabbed some star twinkle lights to drape across the snack table!
            • Pitch Perfect Tees – I wanted to give all my friends something at my party (like a party favor) so I was stoked to see the Pitch Perfect tee’s that had some of the best sayings from the movies in my package from Universal Pictures! All my friends were able to take a shirt home!

            Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea // Hey There, Chelsie Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, Chelsie

            Pitch Perfect Theme Snack Ideas

            Snacks are one of the BEST parts of a party, and I wanted to stay in my “Pitch Perfect” theme, so I decided to find quotes from the movies that I could use as inspiration for what kinds of snacks I could serve!

            “I’m Gonna Finish Him like a Cheesecake” – One of the most iconic Fat Amy lines ever, so obviously, I had to find a way to incorporate cheesecake into the refreshments. I decided to pick up some cheesecake bites so that everyone could try as many flavors as they wanted. Plus, this prevented us from having to carry around giant paper plates of cheesecake – they were easy to pop into our mouths while we chatted and tossed balloons for Teddy.

            Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea // Hey There, ChelsiePitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea // Hey There, Chelsie

            “Crushed It” – Another iconic (and hysterical) Fat Amy quote from the original Pitch Perfect that I had to utilize! I decided to grab some Crush Orange Soda for everyone to drink while we snacked and chatted!

            “Let’s Remix this Business” – Trail Mix Bar – “Let’s Remix this Business” is one of my favorite quotes/parts from the first Pitch Perfect movie, so I thought it would be fun to create a snack based off of that quote. I created a Trail Mix Bar, where my guests could “remix” their own trail mix! It was fairly simple to put together and my girlfriends had so much fun creating their own custom snack blends. Here’s how I set it up:

            • I grabbed blue and yellow pails from my favorite dollar spot to hold all the different snacks. I also recommend grabbing some plastic utensils for dishing out the treats so your guests don’t have to use their fingers (totally spaced on that one – sorry girls!)
            • I had six different mix-ins to choose from: Vanilla Chex (cause it tastes like birthday cake,) Goldfish, Butter Snap Pretzels, Chocolate Covered Almonds, Cheddar and Caramel Popcorn and M&Ms. The best part about a trail mix bar is that you can get as creative as you want and have as many mixings as you want. Other ingredient ideas include chocolate chips, peanuts, marshmallows, chips, Cheetos, gummy bears, and cheerios!
            • I grabbed little plastic favor bags for my friends to scoop their mixes into – this was great because they could carry them down to the family room and snack on their mixes while we watched Pitch Perfect 3!

            Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea // Hey There, Chelsie Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea // Hey There, Chelsie Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea // Hey There, Chelsie Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea // Hey There, ChelsiePitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, Chelsie Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, Chelsie Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, Chelsie

            Party Activity Ideas

            Since we were having a low-key night in, I decided to start out with something that every girls night usually has – girl talk and makeovers! We all caught up on life, talked about our husbands and kids and painted our nails! I had the Live Love Polish Pitch Perfect 3 collection sent to me, which was full of super vibrant and glittery polishes with fun Pitch Perfect names, like Deep Treble, Awesome Nerds and Bellas for Life. My sister decided on black polish base with the gold “Last Call Confetti” on top and it looked exactly like a Bella costume in nail form. They were stunning.

            Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, Chelsie Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, Chelsie Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, ChelsieWe originally planned to take some “girl band” photos of us walking down the street in sunglasses and try to recreate some iconic Bella group photos, but alas, the weather was not on our side during my party. It started doing a nasty mix of snow/sleet/rain and we decided to skip the outdoor photos and take a couple group shots with all of our Pitch Perfect balloons.

            Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, Chelsie Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, Chelsie Pitch Perfect Themed Birthday Party - adult birthday party idea with trail mix bar // Hey There, ChelsieAfter we finished snacking and let our nails dry, we got all the blankets and snuggled up into my family room sectional to watch Pitch Perfect 3. Guys. THIS MOVIE IS HYSTERICAL. Normally, by the time you get to the third movie in a series, the jokes are old and cliche and come across as trying too hard. Not Pitch Perfect 3! I laughed just as hard (if not harder) as I did with the first one. It was such an enjoyable ride and had us all doubling over at one point or another.

            Here’s a brief synopsis of the movie and the trailer to give you a taste of the aca-awesomeness that it is.

            ” Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office.

            After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth.  But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.”

            I never thought I’d be throwing myself a legit themed birthday party, but I had SO much fun putting it together. I’m not the craftiest person when it comes to this kind of thing, but having a solid theme (Pitch Perfect) made it easy to come up with fun activities and snacks to serve. It was the perfect combination of low-key hanging out with my girls, watching movies and painting nails, while still feeling like a legit celebration. And since my party last week, I’ve already watched Pitch Perfect 3 two more times, because it is THAT FUNNY and THAT ENTERTAINING. It’s definitely made my top 10 list of movies I could watch over and over again.


            Pitch Perfect 3 is available on Blu-Ray and DVD as of TODAY, so I challenge you to grab a copy and plan your own Pitches Night In this weekend! Let me know what your favorite part of the movie is below!

             

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            Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anythin Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anything I’ve learned in my last year that I want to take with me into this year, it’s this:

I make my own magic 🪄

I am capable of creating, crafting, and designing this next chapter of life to be whatever I want. Infertility cannot stop me anymore. And I can’t wait.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #harrypotterworldorlando #birthdaywish #lifeafterinfertility #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #lifeaftermiscarriage
            Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life @ericaligenza. To have her in your life means you have the most loyal, inspiring, and generous friend that you would ever ask for. I can’t believe that this little app brought us together (with our girl @blondeandambitiousblog) so many years ago. Grateful that they both turned out to be real people (lol) and women who have held me up during the hardest times of my adult life. 

Hope you have the best day, E! Counting down the days until we are together again! ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #friendsforkeeps #instagramfriends #marchbirthday #friendshipbracelets #bffgoals👭
            We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing o We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing out they are crooked. 👑 

To the women to always have my back, who inspire me daily to level up, who cry with me, who cheer me on, who save a seat at the table for me, and who keep fighting the good fight - I love you. You keep my world vibrant, and keep me going on my hardest days. 

Happy International Women’s Day!

#womensmonth #internationalwomensday #girlganggoals #girlgangs #womenhelpingwomen #squad❤️
            2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of 2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of control about 90% of the time. Between a cancer scare that resulted in countless scans and blood tests, failed infertility treatments that broke our hearts every time, no matter how much we tried not to get our hopes up, and then the devastating blow that I needed to have a total hysterectomy and thus ending any hopes we had of starting our family - I felt like my life and my hopes and my dreams for our future had been reduced to a pile of ash. 

It feels surreal, to be starting the new year feeling so grateful for where 2021 left me. For the first time in four years, I have energy, motivation, and can actually get out of bed without being in extreme pain. I can actually think beyond the next 24 hours and make plans that I can follow through on. My life doesn’t revolve around iron transfusions, cycle tracking, or the anxiety that comes with the two week wait. 

What’s been even more surreal is to be able to say that I have been finding more acceptance and purpose in our new childless future and life. If I can’t have the life I planned on, then I’m going to live the hell out of the life I have instead. Dustin and I are rebuilding our futures both separately and together, and for the first time in four years, I’m excited to see what comes next for us. I feel more steady in this new life and more sure of the path we’re on then ever before. 

For in order to rise from its own ashes, 
A phoenix must first burn. 

2021 burned me. 
So I’m 2022, I will rise. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #childlessnotbychoice #childlessafterinfertility #lifeafterinfertility #findingpurpose #ttccommunity #infertilityawareness #jamaicavacation #wordoftheyear #ttcsupport
            Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from my total hysterectomy and feeling more like myself than I have in over a year. And I’m endlessly grateful for this guy - who has been my rock through every doctor’s appointment, every procedure, and every day I couldn’t get out of bed. Not only that, he is the sweetest, most tender uncle to our nieces that I could ever hope or ask for to share our girls with.
Just grateful for my health and my love and the hope for better days.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #ttccommunity #hysterectomy #hysterectomyrecovery #ttcjourney #husbandwife #ttcsupport #infertilitysucks
            You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian against all my fears, and the safe place I call home. 

Grateful to have you by my side as we walk into an unknown future that neither of us were prepared to face. But every day we walk further down our new road, I find more solid footing and more hope for what’s to come, because you keep me grounded through the waves of grief.

I love you. ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #hysterectomy #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #childless #adenomyosis #ttcjourney #infertilityawareness
            I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy tod I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy today and was feeling well enough to shoot the holiday campaign photos for @shopmscb (with the help from my partner in crime, @kenzie_peach)

In fact, I told my surgeon last week at my first post-op appointment that I’m actually feeling the best I’ve felt ALL year. And I mean, that’s saying something since I was only two weeks post-op then, right? 

Even though the decision to go through with the hysterectomy felt impossibly hard to make, I know now that I made the right choice for me, my sanity, and my body. I feel more like me in the last week than I have in over a year. It’s like I’m waking up from a long, painful, dark hibernation and my world is starting to fill with vibrant colors again.

And even though I’m still sad it had to come to this, I am also feeling excited for what’s to come.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #hysterectomy #hysterectomyrecovery #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #infertilityawareness #infertilitywarrior #ttccommunity
            There’s been a little more laughter in our home There’s been a little more laughter in our home lately. Snuggles and kisses and staying up way too late watching Netflix. It’s like the worst is behind us and we’re on the other side of what we’ve been dreading and the darkness that has covered us for so long is starting to lift. It doesn’t mean we’re 100% okay, but we can feel the light and the hope for the future and we’re choosing to face it hand-in-hand, together. 

And every night, you whisper to me: “This isn’t your fault. You’re my best friend. I love you more today than ever before. We’re going to live a beautiful life together.” And every night, we grow a little bit closer and our hearts mend a little more, and I know deep in my bones, that we’re going to be okay.

I love you, Dustin.

#ttccommunity #ttcjourney #hysterectomy #childfreenotbychoice #childfreeafterinfertility #infertilityawareness #infertilitysucks #healingafterinfertility

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            Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anythin Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anything I’ve learned in my last year that I want to take with me into this year, it’s this:

I make my own magic 🪄

I am capable of creating, crafting, and designing this next chapter of life to be whatever I want. Infertility cannot stop me anymore. And I can’t wait.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #harrypotterworldorlando #birthdaywish #lifeafterinfertility #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #lifeaftermiscarriage
            Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life @ericaligenza. To have her in your life means you have the most loyal, inspiring, and generous friend that you would ever ask for. I can’t believe that this little app brought us together (with our girl @blondeandambitiousblog) so many years ago. Grateful that they both turned out to be real people (lol) and women who have held me up during the hardest times of my adult life. 

Hope you have the best day, E! Counting down the days until we are together again! ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #friendsforkeeps #instagramfriends #marchbirthday #friendshipbracelets #bffgoals👭
            We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing o We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing out they are crooked. 👑 

To the women to always have my back, who inspire me daily to level up, who cry with me, who cheer me on, who save a seat at the table for me, and who keep fighting the good fight - I love you. You keep my world vibrant, and keep me going on my hardest days. 

Happy International Women’s Day!

#womensmonth #internationalwomensday #girlganggoals #girlgangs #womenhelpingwomen #squad❤️
            2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of 2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of control about 90% of the time. Between a cancer scare that resulted in countless scans and blood tests, failed infertility treatments that broke our hearts every time, no matter how much we tried not to get our hopes up, and then the devastating blow that I needed to have a total hysterectomy and thus ending any hopes we had of starting our family - I felt like my life and my hopes and my dreams for our future had been reduced to a pile of ash. 

It feels surreal, to be starting the new year feeling so grateful for where 2021 left me. For the first time in four years, I have energy, motivation, and can actually get out of bed without being in extreme pain. I can actually think beyond the next 24 hours and make plans that I can follow through on. My life doesn’t revolve around iron transfusions, cycle tracking, or the anxiety that comes with the two week wait. 

What’s been even more surreal is to be able to say that I have been finding more acceptance and purpose in our new childless future and life. If I can’t have the life I planned on, then I’m going to live the hell out of the life I have instead. Dustin and I are rebuilding our futures both separately and together, and for the first time in four years, I’m excited to see what comes next for us. I feel more steady in this new life and more sure of the path we’re on then ever before. 

For in order to rise from its own ashes, 
A phoenix must first burn. 

2021 burned me. 
So I’m 2022, I will rise. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #childlessnotbychoice #childlessafterinfertility #lifeafterinfertility #findingpurpose #ttccommunity #infertilityawareness #jamaicavacation #wordoftheyear #ttcsupport
            Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from my total hysterectomy and feeling more like myself than I have in over a year. And I’m endlessly grateful for this guy - who has been my rock through every doctor’s appointment, every procedure, and every day I couldn’t get out of bed. Not only that, he is the sweetest, most tender uncle to our nieces that I could ever hope or ask for to share our girls with.
Just grateful for my health and my love and the hope for better days.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #ttccommunity #hysterectomy #hysterectomyrecovery #ttcjourney #husbandwife #ttcsupport #infertilitysucks
            You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian against all my fears, and the safe place I call home. 

Grateful to have you by my side as we walk into an unknown future that neither of us were prepared to face. But every day we walk further down our new road, I find more solid footing and more hope for what’s to come, because you keep me grounded through the waves of grief.

I love you. ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #hysterectomy #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #childless #adenomyosis #ttcjourney #infertilityawareness
            I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy tod I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy today and was feeling well enough to shoot the holiday campaign photos for @shopmscb (with the help from my partner in crime, @kenzie_peach)

In fact, I told my surgeon last week at my first post-op appointment that I’m actually feeling the best I’ve felt ALL year. And I mean, that’s saying something since I was only two weeks post-op then, right? 

Even though the decision to go through with the hysterectomy felt impossibly hard to make, I know now that I made the right choice for me, my sanity, and my body. I feel more like me in the last week than I have in over a year. It’s like I’m waking up from a long, painful, dark hibernation and my world is starting to fill with vibrant colors again.

And even though I’m still sad it had to come to this, I am also feeling excited for what’s to come.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #hysterectomy #hysterectomyrecovery #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #infertilityawareness #infertilitywarrior #ttccommunity
            There’s been a little more laughter in our home There’s been a little more laughter in our home lately. Snuggles and kisses and staying up way too late watching Netflix. It’s like the worst is behind us and we’re on the other side of what we’ve been dreading and the darkness that has covered us for so long is starting to lift. It doesn’t mean we’re 100% okay, but we can feel the light and the hope for the future and we’re choosing to face it hand-in-hand, together. 

And every night, you whisper to me: “This isn’t your fault. You’re my best friend. I love you more today than ever before. We’re going to live a beautiful life together.” And every night, we grow a little bit closer and our hearts mend a little more, and I know deep in my bones, that we’re going to be okay.

I love you, Dustin.

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