Chelsea Meissner’s ultrasound; Chelsea Meissner.Photo: Chelsea Meissner/Instagram, Tommy Garcia/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Chelsea Meissneris going to be a mom!
TheSouthern Charmalum revealed that she isexpecting her first childon Instagram Wednesday. In the video announcing her pregnancy, she showed several recent ultrasound photos, with “Arriving September 2023” added as a caption atop the video.
“The circle of life is a powerful thing,” Meissner, 37, wrote in the caption, adding that the news feels like a full-circle moment in the wake ofher dog, Tyson’s, deathlast August.
“When Tyson passed, I knew I could never love another soul nearly as much unless I had a child of my own … now here we are with one on the way,” Meissner continued. “You just never know what God has in store for you.”
The hair stylist, who starred on the hitBravoseries for three seasons beforedeparting in 2019, continued, “I’m so fortunate to have strong women in my life who have paved the road for me to motherhood.”
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She concluded, “Here’s to a thick girl summer🥵.”
Several of Meissner’s formerSouthern Charmcastmates left words of support on her post includingCameran Eubanks, who welcomed her first child, daughterPalmer Corrine, in November 2017.
“LOVE HER ALREADY!! P can’t wait for her Podna to arrive!! 💕 💕💓,” Eubanks, 39, wrote in a comment.
“Couldn’t be more excited for you my Chels 💓💓💓💓,” addedNaomie Olindo, whileMadison LeCroywrote, “Congratulations❤️ you’re going to be a wonderful mom!”
Southern Charmseason 6 cast.Tommy Garcia/Bravo
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In 2012, Meissner competed on season 24 ofSurvivor, where she placed third overall.
She joinedSouthern Charmin 2016 and made a name for herself as the resident adventure-seeking nature lover. She dated co-starAusten Krollfor several months between seasons 4 and 5 of the show, and was later linked to sailorNick Dana.
Since leaving the reality series, Meissner has continued her career as a successful hair stylist in Charleston, South Carolina.
She also recentlyrenovated her 1950s ranch home, transforming it into a sleek and modern space that gave it “new life.”
source: people.com
