Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Today is also the 4th Bates grandchild's 5th birthday. Happy birthday, Kaci! Here's a Bates family fun fact for you: Bradley and Khloe's birthdays are just nine days apart, and now Kaci and Jadon's birthdays are 13 days apart.
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It has been a whirlwind two weeks for the Bates family. Jadon Bates made his grand debut on June 7th and had to stay in the NICU for nine days. Praise God that he has been released and is adjusting to life at home with his three adoring siblings. During that time, the family held a graduation party for Warden, and Alyssa and her four girls spent several days in Tennessee.
Josie Balka delivered Hazel Balka on June 14th, and now the Balkas are in the same NICU where Zach, Whitney, and Jadon were. We know you all are praying fervently for Hazel's recovery, as well as looking forward to the arrival of Charlotte Smith.
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Thursday, June 17
9pm ET/8pm CT: Never Before Seen on TV: Summertime Special NEW!
It’s always a summer of fun with the Bates! Savor the season with a ton of never before seen on TV moments, along with some summertime classics, as the Bates enjoy everything from whitewater rafting, to camping, to shuffleboard, to cookouts and more. 60 MINUTES
10pm ET/9pm CT: The Websters' New Home and Nathan's Next Move
10:30pm ET/9:30pm CT: The Show Must Go on
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Yesterday, we shared about the safe arrival of Hazel Balka. Unfortunately, she was admitted to the NICU for complications following her birth on Monday, but she is stable. Hazel's bilirubin levels are high due to a condition that caused her blood to fight against Josie's during the pregnancy,
Until today, cousin Jadon Bates was also in the NICU, but he was just released to go home! Pray that Hazel will be able to go home soon, as well.
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