Lydia's Post-Delivery Emergency

Trace and Lydia Bates are adjusting to life with two children under age two. Kaia Rae Bates is one month old, and Ryker turns two in September. In their most recent video, the proud parents discuss how the past month has been for their family of four, and they share the details of Lydia's health scare. A couple weeks after Kaia's arrival, Lydia ended up in the hospital for three days with some signs of sepsis. Trace and Lydia also uploaded another video where they share more about this issue. 

Kaia Rae Bates

As they anticipate the arrival of their baby girl any day now, Trace and Lydia Bates decided to announce the name they have chosen. Lydia had the first name picked out a couple years ago, but she considered a few possibilities for middle names. Their daughter will be Kaia Rae Bates. In their most recent vlog, the couple shares the meaning behind the two names and how they made their choice. They also share some pregnancy updates. Fun fact: This baby will share a middle name with her five-year-old cousin Layla Rae Stewart.