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Josie and Katie

July 28, 2018, 10:45 am
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Hope your weekend is off to a good start. We thought you would enjoy seeing this new photo of Katie, age 17, and Josie, almost 19.

Katie Bates and Josie Bates
 Josie Bates (soon to be Josie Balka) and Katie Bates

Photo courtesy of Katie Bates/thebatesfamily.com
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4th Time's a Charm?

July 30, 2018, 6:45 am
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Gil Bates, Michael Bates, Erin Bates, Zach Bates, Lawson Bates, Kelly Bates
Gil Bates, Michael Bates, Erin Bates, Zach Bates, Lawson Bates, Kelly Bates

"Hands down, three children was our hardest because of their ages."
-Kelly Bates

"After four, it gets way easier."
-Gil Bates

Really? Gil and Kelly raised 19 kids, and yet they say that their most challenging stage of parenting was when they had just three. Why do you think that is? In the scene below, Kelly takes Alyssa out for a day of pampering before Zoey's arrival.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Bates Babies By Weight

July 31, 2018, 12:37 pm
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At the request of our readers, we recently posted to our Duggar blog a list of the Duggar grandchildren by birth weight. For comparison, we made a similar list for the eight (soon to be nine) Bates grandchildren. 

Bradley Gilvin Bates: 7lbs, 10oz; 19 inches long (October 29, 2014)

Kaci Lynn Bates: 7 lbs, 8 oz; 21.5 inches long (June 20, 2016)

Allie Jane Webster: 6 lbs, 11 oz; 20 inches long (April 11, 2015)

Brooklyn Elise Paine: 6 lbs, 6 oz (August 6, 2016)

Lexi Mae Webster: 6 lbs, 2 oz; 20 inches long (January 26, 2017)

Zoey Joy Webster: 6 lbs; 19 inches long (March 28, 2018)

Charles "Carson" Stephen Paine IV: 6 lbs; 19 inches long (May 15, 2015)

Everly Hope Paine: 5 lbs, 4 oz; 18 inches long (March 30, 2018)
 

Zach and Whitney Bates 
Alyssa and John Webster
Erin and Chad Paine


Photos courtesy of Taryn Yager Photography; Alyssa and John Webster
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Zoey and Everly Reach 4 Months

August 1, 2018, 6:06 am
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As of Saturday, Zoey Webster is four months old, and as of Monday, cousin Everly Paine is four months, as well. These two are the currently the youngest Bates grandchildren, but they won't be for long. Robert Ellis Smith IV is due in late November.

Zoey Joy Webster
Zoey Joy Webster

Erin Paine and Everly Hope Paine
Erin Paine and Everly Hope Paine

Photos courtesy of Alyssa and John Webster; chadanderin.com
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Bates #17 Turns 9

August 2, 2018, 6:17 am
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Today is the start of another big cluster of Bates birthdays. Wishing Callie-Anna Bates a happy 9th! Through mid-September, the family has another seven birthdays to celebrate. Today is Jennifer Duggar's 11th birthday, and just like Callie, she is the 17th child in a family of 19 kids.

Callie Bates and Lexi Webster
Callie Bates and Lexi Webster, April 2018

Callie Bates
Callie Bates, 2015

Photos courtesy of thebatesfamily.com; UP
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'A Bundle of Joy and a Rodeo Show' Recap

August 2, 2018, 6:30 pm
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Bringing Up Bates"A Bundle of Joy and a Rodeo Show"

  • Kelly arrives in Florida to visit Alyssa, who has been having steady contractions all week. She pampers her daughter with a trip to a local nail salon.  “It’s great when my mom comes to town,” says Alyssa. “She relieves so much stress.”
  • At Alyssa’s request, Kelly shares some advice for surviving with three kids: “I would try to remind myself the blessings in front of me and laugh at the silly things, not get stressed over the unimportant things.”
  • Early the next morning, Kelly receives a call at the hotel that Zoey has arrived. “Whenever she says she thinks she’s going into labor, she doesn’t tell me anymore because I’m like, ‘Oh, we need to go,’” says John. “Why risk having the baby here?” “He freaks out,” says Alyssa, laughing.
  • The baby is born within an hour and a half of the time that the Websters arrive at the birthing center. Kelly is thrilled to be invited to meet them at the center just before they are released to leave. “I have held a lot of babies, but it always just puts me in awe, the tears that it brings when you see it and it’s there and it’s healthy and you’re holding it,” says Granny. “Every time, it’s new and fresh and wonderful and special.”
  • Back at the Webster home, Allie and Lexi are introduced to their new sister. “Zoey came out!” exclaims Allie. Gil arrives, and they do a video chat call with the kids back home. That night, Gil, Kelly, Alyssa, and John enjoy a takeout steak dinner.
  • Meanwhile, Lawson and Trace arrive in Shipshewana, Indiana, to participate in a rodeo with friend Shadow Montag.
  • During practice, the brothers enjoy showing each other up. “As far as the boys’ competitive spirit, they’re only competitive, normally, when they’re breathing, which is all the time,” says Gil. “So I don’t care what you do, the other one’s going to say, ‘Well I can do that, too.’”
  • Lawson opens the show with the national anthem. When it comes time for the boys to do their tricks, they are nervous, but the crowd loves their routines. After the show, they sign autographs.
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Bates Fan File 728

August 3, 2018, 6:28 am
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Last night on Bringing Up Bates, we met Zoey Webster and watched Lawson Bates and Trace Bates ride in their first rodeo show. Be sure to check my written recap, as well as my Fan File (embedded below).


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Zoey's Speedy Arrival

August 3, 2018, 6:39 am
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Zoey Webster birth

Zoey Webster is here, and she's perfect! In this web exclusive, Alyssa Websters shares more details of her [very quick] birth.



Zoey Webster newborn

Photos/video courtesy of UP
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Callie's Birthday in NYC

August 3, 2018, 2:22 pm
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As we shared on the blog, yesterday was Callie Bates' 9th birthday. This blessed little girl celebrated in New York City with Kelly and Judson. Friends gave them tickets to The Lion King on Broadway, and they also spent time at a trampoline park.

Callie Bates and Judson Bates
Callie Bates and Judson Bates

Callie Bates and Judson Bates


Photos courtesy of thebatesfamily.com
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Bates #10 Turns 19

August 5, 2018, 11:44 am
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A day late and a dollar short. We were away from the computer all day yesterday and were unable to write a post for Josie's birthday, but it's never too late to wish someone a happy birthday, right? Well, there's probably a limit of how long you can go, but one day certainly isn't a big deal. Happy 19th, Josie!

Below are a few more photos from Josie and Kelton's engagement, taken by the talented Emily Klarer of Emily Klarer Photography.

Josie Bates and Kelton Balka engagement
Josie Bates and Kelton Balka

Josie Bates and Kelton Balka

Josie Bates and Kelton Balka

Josie Bates and Kelton Balka


Photos are courtesy of Emily Klarer Photography; used with permission
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Brooklyn Turns 2

August 5, 2018, 10:55 pm
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It feels like just yesterday that we were sharing Brooklyn Paine's pregnancy and birth announcements, and now she's turning two! Happy birthday, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Paine, June 2018
Brooklyn Paine, June 2018 

Brooklyn Paine
Brooklyn Paine, May 2017

Photos courtesy brandonandmichaela.com; chadanderin.com
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Erin vs. Alyssa

August 6, 2018, 6:49 am
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Erin Bates Paine pregnancy

"I'm a people person. I know some people are private, but I love people [at the hospital]."
-Erin (Bates) Paine

Alyssa Webster prefers privacy during labor, but Erin Paine is the opposite. She thrives when people are around her to provide encouragement (see video below). When it comes to going through pain, do you tend to be more like Erin or Alyssa?


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Bates Boys' Whisper Challenge

August 8, 2018, 6:20 am
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Jackson Bates, Trace Bates, Isaiah Bates, Warden Bates

Happy mid-week. Here is a fun whisper challenge video, featuring lyrics to some of Lawson Bates' songs. These Bates boys are pretty good at it!


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Everly's Birth Episode

August 9, 2018, 6:07 am
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Last week, we met Zoey Webster and heard about Alyssa Webster's delivery. Tonight on Bringing Up Bates, its time to meet Everly Paine. Erin Paine is a "people person" and enjoys having lots of support during labor, so her delivery was filmed.

In the video clip below, it's 3:30am, and Erin's hospital guests are falling asleep left and right. But Gil Bates is paying attention to the monitor, and he picks up on something that others miss.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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'Labor Paines' Recap

August 9, 2018, 6:30 pm
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Bringing Up Bates "Labor Paines"

  • “My last week of pregnancy, I’m always so uncomfortable,” admits Erin. “I’m anxious, I’m worried about how the birth experience is going to be.”
  • Erin hits up a local nail salon with Tori, Carlin, Katie, and Whitney to relax before labor and delivery. “Every time I look down at this big thing in my belly and realize that it’s got to come out, it’s disturbing,” laughs the expectant mama.
  • Chad stops by the nail salon after work. He enjoys learning all about the process, and he loves the comfy chairs.
  • Kelly and Erin take the kids for a walk at Norris Dam, hoping that it will jump start labor. Kelly is looking forward to welcoming another grandbaby.
  • At 9:05pm, Erin is having strong contractions and is really nervous. Carlin comes over to the Paine house to start filming. “I’m really excited to be a part of all of it,” says Carlin. They leave for the hospital, which is 30 minutes away, around 9:45.
  • During the drive, labor starts to pick up. “And when Erin goes to the kneeling position, I’m like, ‘Oh boy, we are in trouble,’” says Chad.
  • Erin tries to convince her husband to run a red light, but Chad says there are too many cars around. But when he speeds up on the highway, she tells him to slow down. Go figure. When they finally arrive at the hospital and get a room, Erin is relieved.
  • Gil, Kelly, Michael, and Katie arrive. No one can get in touch with Tori, who had really wanted to be at the birth. Katie has even tried pounding on her front door, but to no avail.
  • At 3:37am, Gil looks at the monitor and realizes that it could be time to push. The nurses come rushing in, but Dr. Vic has stepped away. The doctor arrives just in time, and Everly appears. “There’s really no words to describe what it’s like to see your baby,” says Chad. Everyone is crying tears of joy. Gil comes back in and joins the celebration. Katie is on the couch sleeping during the entire birth.
  • “This has been the most adventure-filled, blessing-filled, 96 hours, probably of our life,” says Gil. “To have two new granddaughters, two healthy moms, and now looking forward to what the Lord’s going to do next.”
  • Later, Carson and Brooklyn arrive, and they are elated to meet Everly. Brooklyn calls her a baby doll. The rest of the Bates clan visits the hospital to hold and kiss the new arrival.
  • “Awe, this makes me want to have another baby,” Erin says during the interview. The look on Chad’s face says no. “Okay, we’re done interviewing,” he says and jokingly starts to stand up.
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Bates Fan File 729

August 10, 2018, 1:21 am
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Another week, another beautiful Bates baby born (try saying that five times fast)! Did you enjoy watching Everly Paine's debut? It sure was a dramatic but emotional delivery. For more on the episode, check out my Fan File segment below.

Photo/video courtesy of UP
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An October Bates Bride

August 10, 2018, 7:58 am
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Another Bates wedding is in the works! And in true Bates fashion, the engagement will be only a few months long. Josie Bates and Kelton Balka are planning an October wedding, so Josie will be an autumn bride.

Photo courtesy of Josie Bates/thebatesfamily.com
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Court Like a Bates

August 13, 2018, 6:08 am
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Josie Bates and Kelton Balka
Josie Bates and Kelton Balka

This week on Bringing Up Bates, hear the Bates family discuss courtship. We think you'll find this video preview to be fresh and entertaining..and perhaps a bit awkward.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Daddy and Daughters

August 13, 2018, 10:14 am
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What a cute photo of John and his girls! The Websters love putting their daughters in matching clothes.

 Lexi Webster, John Webster, Zoey Webster, Allie Webster

Photo courtesy of Alyssa and John Webster
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Prayers for Zach and Whitney

August 14, 2018, 8:47 am
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Zach Bates, Whitney Bates, Bradley Bates, Kaci Bates

In mid-June, we shared news of Zach and Whitney Bates' vow renewal. On that day, Bradley Bates and Kaci Bates announced to family and friends that their mommy was pregnant. But soon after, the expectant parents were told at an obstetrics appointment that their baby had stopped growing. We know they would appreciate your prayers, as they still hope to grow their family.

Photo courtesy of Zach and Whitney Bates
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