ABOUT US
Welcome to Raising a Mother!
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We are thrilled you are here!
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We're Cristie and Evie, two peas in a pod who have been besties since diapers (literally!). We built sandcastles together as kids, climbed trees, shared secrets in treehouses as teens, and walked through loss and heartbreak, and now, we're living our ultimate dream: raising our own little ones, together!
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Remember those childhood pacts we made under the starry sky, promising to be each other's bridesmaids, business partners, and maybe even... moms someday? Well, guess what? We did it!
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Just two regular moms, like you, who are on a mission to share the joys, challenges, and hilarious realities of motherhood.
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Cristie here!
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Being a mom is the biggest blessing I have ever gotten. My husband Patrick and I met senior year of high school, dated through college, and moved back home to Austin, Texas, as we began the next chapter of our life together.
I always knew being a mom was very important to me. Coming from big, boisterous families, Patrick and I were determined to experience the joy of raising our own. Unfortunately, our journey wasn't without heartbreak. We faced the lows of recurrent pregnancy loss together, but it never dimmed the flame of our desire to build a family.
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Thankfully, God brought us our rainbow baby boy, Miles. To our surprise, 3 months after bringing Miles home, we were pregnant again! Yes, that meant Irish twins!!!
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In a world of chaos and intense sleep deprivation, we knew this was going to be hard at first, but we could not wait for this next little blessing to join our family. Marshall is finally here and is the most precious gift to our lives.
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Now, a mom of 2 under 13 months, I am in the thick of it. I worked in social media and public relations before having kids, so I thrive on the buzz of crafting messages and conversations that resonate with audiences. I love the dynamic nature of social media, and I'm on a mission to share the chaos, tips/tricks, heartwarming moments that make it all worth it, and the never-ending quest for balance between motherhood and my sanity.
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Im Evie!
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I am a mom to three kids and one pup. My husband, Grant and I met in high school and got married straight out of college. He joined the military in April of 2019, which is also when we found out I was pregnant with our eldest daughter. I didn't know a single thing about pregnancy or babies as I was by far the first of my friends to get pregnant. It has been a few years since then and while I still don't know what I am doing, I have made A LOT of mistakes and had some successes. I want to share these experiences with you with the hope that I can spare you some uncertainty.
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Together, we're the Raising a Mother duo!
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We're here to tell you that you're not alone in this crazy, wonderful journey called motherhood. We'll share our tips, tricks, and the occasional meltdown (told you we've been there!), but most importantly, we want to create a space where you can laugh, cry, and relate to other moms who get it. Because let's face it, sometimes all you need is a good cup of coffee, a sympathetic ear, and a reminder that you're not screwing up this whole mom thing (too much).
Just like you, we are learning more about ourselves and our children every day. We hope to share what we learn with you in an effort to make your life a little easier.
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So pull up a virtual chair, mamas, and join us on the ride! We promise it'll be bumpy, messy, and full of heart.
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XOXO,
Cristie and Evie