House Hunting with the Bates

How are Trace and Lydia Bates doing? Kaia is six months old, and Ryker is two. Trace and Lydia just uploaded a new YouTube video that features a few different story lines. They are outgrowing their two-bedroom home and are looking for more space, so they are on the hunt for a new house. In the video, you’ll see them tour some potentials, and you’ll see Trace and the kids spend time at “the big house.” Later, Lydia, heads to the hospital to support Josie Balka as she delivers her fourth baby.

Health Scare for Baby Balka

Josie Balka is 34 weeks pregnant with her fourth baby. She has antibodies that attack the baby's blood and for that reason has had extra monitoring from a high risk doctor throughout her pregnancy to make sure the baby is healthy and is not becoming anemic. Josie had a scan a few days ago that showed the baby's numbers to be elevated. She had a second scan the following day that showed lower numbers, in the intermediate level. 

Josie will have another scan soon. She and Kelton are praising God for his provision and are praying that their baby stays healthy. As long as he or she is doing well, it would be ideal to wait a little longer to deliver, in order to optimize growth and development. Baby Balka will join three older siblings. Willow Balka turned six in July, Hazel Balka turned four in June, and Miles Balka turns two in February. 

Lydia is 35 Weeks Pregnant

Lydia Bates is 35 weeks pregnant with her daughter. In early April, Trace sent Lydia on a girls' beach trip for her birthday, and a few weeks later, Trace, Lydia, and Ryker took a family beach trip. They are back home now and eagerly awaiting the arrival of their little girl. Josie Balka, who is also pregnant, threw Lydia a flower themed baby shower for family and friends. You'll see footage from the party in Trace and Lydia Bates' latest YouTube video.