From FOMO to Fierce Fun: Raven Gates Opens Up About Battling Anxiousness While Leaving Her Kids for Tia Booth’s Epic Bachelorette Bash!

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Raven Gates is eagerly anticipating celebrating her longtime best friend Tia Booth in Mexico. However, she is not enthusiastic about leaving her kids at home. Gates, 32, expressed her anxiety on her Instagram Story on Thursday, October 5, along with a video of herself enjoying some tea at the airport.

Gates, who shares sons Gates Zev, 20 months, and Max, 2 months, with husband Adam Gottschalk, also mentioned, "See you in Cabo, @tiarachel91" with a side kiss emoji and bride emoji.

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Booth, aged 32, promptly shared Gates' airport post, complimenting her on her stylish appearance in the early morning. "You're undeniably fabulous, sis," Booth captioned the image, accompanied by a heart-eyed emoji.

Booth playfully hinted that, unlike Gates, who had flawlessly styled hair and minimal makeup, she herself looked barely awake during her flight from Nashville to Cabo. The bride reached the airport in Tennessee by 4 a.m.

“Me currently,” Booth wrote via her Instagram Story, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, white heart-shaped sunglasses and carrying a fanny pack.

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Gates, arriving from Texas for the celebratory weekend, proceeded to accompany fans on the remainder of her travel day.

With a hint of humor, she jokingly presented a McDonald's breakfast sandwich as her "breakfast of champions" before departure. Gates then disclosed her fortunate encounter of securing an entire row of seats for herself on the early morning flight.

Fans first met Gates on season 21 of The Bachelor, and later saw her on season 4 of Bachelor in Paradise where she found her perfect match, Gottschalk, aged 33. The couple exchanged vows in April 2021.

Booth made her Bachelor Nation debut on season 22 of the original dating series, one season after Gates. She then went on to appear on seasons 5 and 7 of Bachelor in Paradise. Booth eventually found love with her now-fiancé, Taylor Mock, who proposed in April 2022.

Gates and Booth, both former contestants on the Bachelor, formed a connection in their hometowns in Arkansas long before appearing on the reality TV show. When Gates became pregnant for the first time, Booth enthusiastically joined in the celebrations at the baby shower in October 2021. Reflecting on their friendship, Booth expressed admiration for Gates and credited her as an inspiration in their Instagram post. They affectionately referred to Gates as their "little baby mama" and expressed gratitude for the shared experiences they have had throughout their lives. Booth also expressed excitement about witnessing Gates' journey as a mother, considering it to be the most meaningful season yet. Concluding the post, Booth expressed love for Gates and expressed gratitude for the winding path that led them to their present connection. They included the hashtag #babyG to refer to the impending arrival of Gates' baby.

Gates reciprocated the gesture in October 2022 by celebrating Booth's first pregnancy. Booth and Mock, who are 28 years old, joyfully welcomed their son, Tatum, in December 2022.

Reflecting on this special occasion, Gates shared a heartfelt message on Instagram alongside a series of photos. She mentioned a memorable conversation they had at their favorite restaurant in Little Rock, long before their time on "The Bachelor," where they spoke about their aspirations to become wives and mothers. Gates expressed gratitude for how their dreams had come true and emphasized the importance of cherishing every season of life. She concluded by stating that they were now in the stage they had desired most, the best season yet.

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