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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! ❤️

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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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. ❤️

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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.

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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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Midi-Length Black Dress completely customized by eShakti. I added capsleeves and changed the neckline for a more modest silhouette. // Hey There, Chelsie  

This year has been insane for me and my little family and between all the changes that we’ve gone through, I’ll be the first to admit that my blog has suffered at times. Now that life is settled down just a tiny bit (as in, instead of it feeling like a hurricane, it feels more like a tropical storm) I feel like it’s time to start fresh here. I know that there are some new faces around HTC, especially from Instagram, so I wanted to just take some time and reintroduce myself – to show you that there is a real human being writing the words behind this screen and that my life is not picture perfect as some posts may lead you to believe.

Hey There, I’m Chelsie!

Yes, it’s spelt with an “ie” and not an “ea” because phonetically, it just makes more sense.  Apparently, the word “chelsea” means port of ships, which I’ve always been embarrassed to share. Back in the day when it was cool to look up the meaning behind your name, my friends would be like: “oh my name means ‘Princess of Peace’ or “Warrior Loved by All'” and I’d be like “Cough mynamemeansaportofships.” But I’m fan of it now, especially because I realized that ships live on the ocean and I truly love the Ocean. I am all about that salt water life.

I grew up in Southern New Hampshire, just 45 minutes outside of Boston. Or BAHston, I should say. Yes, I do have a pretty heavy BAHston accent, but I have made a conscious effort to drop it because I used to teach High School English in Idaho and having Boston accent while teaching English outside of Boston doesn’t go over well.

I am so grateful I grew up in New England. I learned how to drive in the snow, how to live in extreme heat and extreme cold, how to body surf in the Atlantic and how to summit peaks in the White mountains. I grew up surrounded by the most beautiful Autumns in the world and by people who are hard and tough and loving and kind. I grew up with Boston Sports being a way of life and am as avid of a New England Patriot’s fan as you’ll ever meet. Here’s why I still cheer for the Patriots.

I started this blog back in 2013 after having a bit of a midlife crisis. I graduated with a degree in English Education and taught for over a year. I loved my kids more than anything, but I hated the politics of teaching in a public school setting. So I picked up a part-time job as an office manager and blogged on the side as a creative outlet. My blog was called Life with Rosie and I named it after my dog (named Rosie, obviously.)

Midi-Length Black Dress completely customized by eShakti. I added capsleeves and changed the neckline for a more modest silhouette. // Hey There, Chelsie

I originally started out as a craft and food blogger. I am not skilled in either subject. If you want a good laugh, you can see my first DIY post here and my first recipe post here.

I slowly discovered that blogging could be a therapeutic outlet for me, as well. You see, I’m a 10-Year pediatric cancer survivor and before I started blogging, I was truly struggling. I was struggling with my ability to forgive my body for its betrayal. I was struggling with my self-confidence and my scars. I was struggling to feel worthy of my second chance life. I was struggling with severe anxiety, PTSD, and survivor’s guilt. I was so uncomfortable in my skin and so depressed. And, I started to share a little bit about my life as a cancer survivor here on the blog, including the hateful comments I get from using a handicapped parking pass.

And you know what? Writing about cancer and connecting with so many people who could relate on one level or another began to heal me. I started a journey on learning to love my scars, to appreciate my body for what it has survived instead of what it struggles with and to indulge in a little bit of self-love through makeup and style. Sharing that journey through my blog (which I rebranded to Hey There, Chelsie in January 2016) has been a vital part of helping me find myself and my life’s mission – to show others that it IS possible to live a vibrant life despite your scars or past.

So while I never, in my wildest dreams, imagined I would be a style and beauty blogger, that’s now a huge part of my content here at HTC. And I hope it doesn’t come across as vain or conceited. It truly is me, learning to be proud of my body, trying to encourage others to do the same, and sharing budget friendly ways to do it!

Midi-Length Black Dress completely customized by eShakti. I added capsleeves and changed the neckline for a more modest silhouette. // Hey There, Chelsie

A few other things about me:

I’ve been married to my husband, Dustin, for almost 4 years. We met in college and have been together for six years altogether. We have moved five times since we’ve been married and it’s been a little hectic. Our most recent move was from Louisiana to Utah. I think it’s safe to say, though, that we’re staying put in the great Out West for the time being (thank goodness.)

My favorite show might have to be Parks and Recreation. I love Ron Swanson and aspire to be more like him. But I also love Grey’s Anatomy.

My feet and nose are ALWAYS cold. It’s the worst. I often ask Dustin to just put his hand over my nose to warm it up.

I lived in China for six months and taught English there to second and third graders. It was easily the hardest thing I have ever done, and I don’t regret it a single bit. China is an amazing country full of amazing people and food and I miss it every day.

I’m an introvert. Like big time. Being social exhausts me. I mean, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, but I get very exhausted very fast and will more than likely choose to spend a Friday night home with Rosie and Dustin and my favorite tv show than be out on the town.

But I also love to travel and have new experiences, because I’m trying my best not to take my second chance at life for granted. So it’s all about balance. And naps. I take naps almost every day, mainly because chemo zapped my endurance and stamina, but also because I just love to nap.

Midi-Length Black Dress completely customized by eShakti. I added capsleeves and changed the neckline for a more modest silhouette. // Hey There, Chelsie

I just yelled down the hall and asked my husband what are a few things I’m obsessed with. He gave the following answers (and was dead right, as always)

Christmas Music – as in there is no wrong time to listen to it. My favorites? I love belting Oh, Holy Night! and jamming out to the Transibberan Orchestra. Looking to add some Christmas cheer into your life? You can read about all my favorite Christmas music and movies here.

Harry Potter – as in I thought I was a wizard when I was little and waited for my owl to bring my letter to Hogwarts. I even proudly wear my Harry Potter graphic tee while running errands! Dustin and I just went to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in September and it was by far the most magical experience I’ve ever had. You can read all about our day in Hogsmeade here. 

Bath and Body Works Candles – Especially their fall and winter scents. I know, this is probably so basic of me, but I have yet to find candles that smell as amazing as the B&BW ones! But don’t worry – I NEVER pay full price for them! I am all about that sale life! My favorite scents of ALL time would have to be this one and this one.

Leggings – Especially these ones from Simple Addiction that are EXACT dupes for those pricey LulaRoe leggings. Use the code “Chelsie15” for 15% off yours.

Dresses that are long enough – I’ve got long, lanky legs and finding dresses that come down to my knees is so hard. I’m learning that it’s okay to wear dresses that show off my left knee (it’s pretty scarred and mishappen from that tumor thing) but I still have days where I’d rather have a longer dress to cover some of it. Finding longer dresses is like my secret mission in life, and thankfully, I found eShakti. They allow you to completely customize their dresses to your style specifications. So, this dress that I’m wearing now? It originally was sleeveless with a different neckline and a bit shorter. But, I had them add sleeves, a scooped neckline and add some length and ta-da! A perfect black dress at the perfect length.

Midi-Length Black Dress completely customized by eShakti. I added capsleeves and changed the neckline for a more modest silhouette. // Hey There, Chelsie

All things beauty related – Because learning how to do my makeup has been very therapeutic and healing for me. I used to hate looking at myself in the mirror, but now I sit down every day and get to express my creativity and new-found love for myself through my makeup. And, it’s now part of my mission to help reduce the overwhelm others might feel when trying to figure out what makeup to buy (or avoid) or how to treat those pesky pimples. 

So, that is a little bit about me and Hey There, Chelsie. Tell me something about yourself below!

 

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Pediatric Cancer Survivor, Infertility Warrior, and Jeep Enthusiast.

I healed my relationship with my body through makeup and clothes and found confidence in living a full and vibrant life through the process.

Whether we’re chatting style tips, makeup tricks, or strategies for personal growth, I’m here to help you find and embrace your inner vibrance.

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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.

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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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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. 

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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.

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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. ❤️

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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.

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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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