Meet Mandi and Robert: An Austin Family Ready to Grow
Some families just radiate fun and laughter. That’s Mandi and Robert. From the moment you meet them, you feel like you’ve known them for years—and if you were the one to help them grow their family, you’d be stepping into a story full of fun, gratitude, and love.
Their daughter Scarlett is already proof of that love. She’s the kind of little girl who shouts “Go Birds!” on Sundays to cheer on her dad’s Philadelphia Eagles, and she’s adored by grandparents on both sides of the family. Family, for Mandi and Robert, is the heartbeat of everything they do. They sneak away to Port Aransas every summer for beach time that reminds them of their New Jersey roots, but most days you’ll find them close to home—having dinner with Nonni and Poppy, hosting friends, or just soaking up life’s little moments together.
What’s refreshing about Mandi and Robert is how grounded they are. They don’t pretend to have it all figured out, but they know what matters: spending time with the people they love. Both of them have flexible jobs, which means they can be present—whether it’s showing up for Scarlett, prioritizing date nights at ATX Cocina, or carving out space for a new baby. When the time comes, Mandi plans to pause her recipe work and focus completely on her family, while Robert is ready to take time off too.
They’re also the kind of people who will make this journey feel personal. Mandi would love to have some sort of connection with her surrogate—whether that’s simple texts, phone calls, or the occasional meet-up if local. But most importantly, they want you to feel comfortable. They know this isn’t just a process—it’s a relationship.
If you carried for them, you’d be helping a couple who values balance, laughter, and connection. They’re easy-going, fun (their music playlists range from Tyler Childers to Green Day), and deeply grateful for anyone who steps into their story.
At the end of the day, Mandi and Robert don’t just want another baby. They want to give that baby the same kind of love, family support, and everyday joy that Scarlett already knows so well. And they’ll never stop being thankful to the woman who helps make that dream possible.
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