Whitney and Zach found comfort in fans who reached out on social media after watching the episodes. 6,049 talking about this. (I know it looks like Jackson is the big wheel of the company, but he just came straight from his dual enrollment… The series debuted on January 1, 2015. Of course, they are ecstatic to share with fans of the UPtv reality show. They have eight children married with one engaged. "There's no way to describe the joy in our hearts right now. Kaci Lynn Bates was born on June 20th, 2016, five days ahead of her June 25th due date. Up Channels Bringing Up Bates family the Bates new grandkids, weddings, engagements and family pictures/videos from 2020. "Though there are still fears, concerns and uncertainties, we are taking extra precautions and praying for the safety of our little one," she wrote on Instagram. RELATED: Bringing Up Bates Star Carlin Bates Welcomes First Child with Husband Evan Stewart. Alyssa Bates and John Webster from ‘Bringing Up Bates’ revealed that they’re expecting their fourth child together, and they couldn’t be happier to grow their family. Credit: Bringing Up Bates is growing! Carlin added, "Ahh!! A blog about Gil and Kelly Bates and their 19 children. 4 in June 2021!" More: Erin Bates opens up about Season 3 of Bringing Up Bates The Bates family, like the Duggars, is very strict in their dating guidelines. 325.1k Followers, 129 Following, 347 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Carlin (Bates) Stewart (@carlinbates98) "We are so excited to share the news that we are expecting baby No. She broke the news to Romper on Jan. 19, 2021, and followed up shortly afterward with a post on her Instagram feed, showing photos of her cradling her small bump and embracing husband Bobby Smith while holding the first sonogram image. Whitney tells PEOPLE that her pregnancy so far has not been without its challenges, as husband Zach, 31, was diagnosed with the coronavirus — and ultimately, she got it too. Tori told People, "It has been such a joy watching Kade and Kolter's sweet little friendship grow, and we are just over the moon to think about how perfectly Charlotte Raine will fit in with them. Many fans loved the idea of that selfless career. The news about Michaella graduating from nursing school came via the Bates Family on Facebook on Saturday. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Tori and Bobby Smith are expecting a baby! "Brad and Kaci are already trying to guess the gender, and we feel like each day is a celebration just anticipating baby No. This little one will be their 3rd child and Gil and Kelly Bates' 18th grandchild. Tori Bates, of the ever-expanding Bringing Up Bates family, is pregnant with her third child. And then there were (or will be) three! And baby makes six! Bringing Up Bates ' Whitney Bates Reveals She Is Having a Baby Boy: 'Jayden Carl Is on His Way'. "It was a rough couple weeks for our family, with a lot of prayers going up for the new baby, but we thankfully have all recovered and feel healthy again.". For many years, the Bates family has been consistently compared to the Duggar family. "We are so excited to announce that we are expecting baby number 3!" Via the Bates Family on Facebook, it was announced that has graduated from nursing school! ", Bringing Up Bates' Tori Announces Exciting Family News. Bates Family February 9, 2019 General. Several members of the Bringing Up Bates family took to social media to celebrate him. Their joy at learning they were expecting baby No. bringing up bates breaking news - section of the site is the collection of all posts related to bringing up bates. Josie Bates' Motherhood and Family Life Amid Tragic News of Her Miscarriage September 11, 2020 | by Edduin Carvajal TV personality Josie Bates, the daughter of Gil and Kelly Bates and one of the stars of "Bringing Up Bates," revealed on social media that she suffered a miscarriage. Congrats sis." "It's a girl!" Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? Whitney Bates reveals to PEOPLE that she and husband Zach "unfortunately contracted COVID-19" shortly after learning they were expecting again. "Our vow renewal and then miscarriage, those were two things that I really struggled with feeling like I wanted to share," Whitney told PEOPLE in February 2019, before announcing another baby (Khloé) was on the way. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype, COVID-19 can cause side effects in pregnancies. 4 joining our family!" Season nine began airing on March 5, 2020. He is the eldest of the 19 Bates children. Together, the couple shares three children. Fans can catch up with the Bates family anytime on UP Faith & Family. Parents Gil and Kelly Bates' 19 children have already given them 14 grandchildren (that is, the adult ones have). Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar reportedly unfollowed the Bates family. So thankful for all the skills my boys have learned getting to work with Chad! 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Unlike other celebs who opt to keep details such as sex, due date, and name under wraps until after the birth, Tori spilled all the baby tea in one go. The Bringing Up Bates stars are expecting their fourth child in June, a rep for the couple confirms exclusively to PEOPLE alongside a set of sweet family photos that include their daughters Khloé Eileen, 1, and Kaci Lynn, 4, plus son Bradley Gilvin, 6. Bringing Up Bates celeb Alyssa Bates Webster along with husband John Webster are expanding their family. Kelly Jo Bates discusses the heart issue that Carlin's daughter, Layla Rae, is battling, and Brandon Keilen talks about his book -- will there be a sequel? Yes, this one has been around for a while, and you might be inclined to think it's just wishful thinking among fans. She adds, "We greatly appreciate your thoughts and prayers and thank you for all your love and support and excitement for our family through this special time! What a task at hand! Bringing Up Bates news reveal that cast member, Josie Bates who was married a little over two years ago to Kelton Edward Balka are now expecting their second child. Zach — the oldest of Gil and Kelly Jo Bates' 19 children — and Whitney have been open about the ups and downs along their journey, having experienced a miscarriage weeks after announcing they had a baby on the way at their vow-renewal ceremony in summer 2018. She will be joined by two other Bates cousins also due in June, whose genders have not yet been shared. she rejoiced. 4,694 talking about this. On Wednesday, December 30, Zach Bates celebrated his birthday. Family members shared their excitement on Tori's feed. 3 — and grief over the miscarriage — was captured on the Christian family's UPtv reality show, which follows Gil and Kelly Jo as they raise 19 children and nine grandchildren … and counting! ", RELATED VIDEO: Alyssa Bates Expecting Fourth Child with Husband John After "Health Scares": "Surprise Blessing". As People reported at the time, Kolter was born as the COVID-19 pandemic was becoming a national health crisis, and Tori's large family had to settle for meeting the new arrival via FaceTime. "Shortly after we found out we were pregnant, Zach unfortunately contracted COVID-19 at his work and I ended up testing positive as well," she says. On Saturday, fans and followers of the reality show got to meet the cast members “new sidekick,” a puppy named Duke. There are two pictures of her and one of them shows the proud grad in her nursing outfit. The Bates family was previously featured on a 2012 TV series called United Bates of America, and it was announced in October 2014 that the family would return in a new series which would be called Bringing Up Bates. And this year, the total will climb to 18. Bringing Up Bates – Michaella chooses a life of service as a nurse. Zach and Whitney Bates' pregnancy announcement, | Pic credit: TLC. The Duggar family has something going on, but it currently remains unknown exactly what that is. Viewers will recall Trace was courting Chaney Kahle and he was head over heels. Like the Duggars — with whom they're close friends — the Tennessee clan are fundamentalist Christians who favor homeschooling, PDA-free "courtships" rather than dating, young marriages (all the married Bateses wed in their early 20s), and as many children as they believe God wants them to have. The Bates family are conservative Christians who live a modest lifestyle. It feels like all of our free time is spent talking about and planning for this new little blessing that will soon fill our home with smiles and giggles.". "The more the merrier" could be the Bates family's unofficial motto. Taryn Yager Photography. Get push notifications with news, features and more. 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