Zach and Whitney's #6

By the time you ready this, it is likely that another Bates grandchild has already entered the world. Zach and Whitney Bates have headed to the hospital to welcome their sixth child, a girl. That will make two sons and four daughters for the eldest Bates sibling and his wife. Bradley Bates is 11, Kaci Bates turns 10 in June, Khloe Bates is six, Jadon Bates turns five in June, and Lily Bates is two. This little one is Gil and Kelly Bates' 39th grandchild. 

Bates Family of Eight

One of the Bates couples is expecting. Here’s a hint: When the baby arrives, they will be a family of eight. That’s right, Zach and Whitney Bates just revealed that Whitney is pregnant with their sixth child. This little one is due in spring 2026. He or she will join five adoring siblings. Bradley Bates turns 11 in October, Kaci Bates is nine, Khloe Bates will be six in November, Jadon Bates is four, and Lily Bates just turned two. Do you think they will need a new vehicle to fit their crew?

Bates Couple Announces No. 2

Get ready! There's another wave of Bates babies coming soon. Tori and Bobby Smith announced last October that they were expecting their fifth baby, followed by Lawson and Tiffany Bates' announcement of their rainbow baby on the way earlier this month. And now, Nathan and Esther Bates have jumped on board. They just shared that little Kenna will be gaining her first sibling this fall.

Gil and Kelly Bates gained five grandchildren in 2023 (Hailey Clark, Rhett Webster, Lily Bates, Ryker Bates, and William Paine). Considering that one baby (Miles Balka) has already arrived in 2024, do you think this will be an even bigger year for Bates babies?