Sunday, June 20, 2021

Kaci Turns

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.

 
Kaci Bates and Bradley Bates

 
Whitney Bates, Zach Bates, Kaci Bates, Bradley Bates

 
Kaci Bates

Photos courtesy of @zachnwhitbates

Friday, June 18, 2021

Jadon's Homecoming

 
Kaci Bates, Bradley Bates, Zach Bates, Jadon Bates, Whitney Bates, Khloe Bates

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.

Photo courtesy of @zachnwhitbates

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Summertime Special Tonight

 
Callie Bates, Addallee Bates, Ellie Bates

Do you have your remote ready to watch Bringing Up Bates this evening? Tonight's show isn't just your regular weekly episode. It's a one-hour, summertime special that will include both old and new footage.

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

Photo courtesy of UPtv

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

2 Bates Babies in the NICU

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.

 


Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Hazel's Arrival

 
Josie Balka and Kelton Balka

Josie and Kelton Balka just welcomed their baby girl! Hazel Sloane Balka arrived Monday, June 14th, 2021, weighing 6 lbs 3 oz and measuring 18 inches long. Visit the UPtv website to see the first photos of little Hazel and read a quote from the new parents. We think Hazel looks like big sister Willow. 

Photo courtesy of UPtv