‘Bringing Up Bates’ Esther Bates & Nathan Welcome Their 2nd Child

The Bringing Up Bates clan is expanding their family once again, and UPTV alum Esther Bates, nee Keyes, and her husband Nathan Bates recently welcomed their second baby. They are already parents to Kenna Joy.

Esther Bates Shared Her Pregnancy Journey

Like the Duggar family from Counting On, there is nothing more important in life than a new marriage and a new baby. Gil Bates and his wife, Kelly now have more than 30 grandchildren! The ever-expanding family never turns down an opportunity to welcome more kids into the huge family.

The news that Nathan and Esther Bates expected another baby arrived in March. At the time, she spoke about “doubling the cuteness,” which seems very sweet. Well after all these months, the Bringing Up Bates couple successfully welcomed a second healthy baby boy a few days ago.

Nathan and Esther Welcome Their Son

On Sunday, Nathan’s wife took to her Instagram account and shared some photos of their newborn. UPTV fans heard that they gave him the name of Graham Alan Bates. Crediting the photos to Tiffany Bates, Esther sounded thrilled to meet the latest in a long line of Bates children.

In her caption, she told Bringing Up Bates fans that her little boy weighed in at “6 lbs 15 oz.” In total, the UPTV alum wrote:

Introducing Graham Alan Bates. Thank you, @tiffypics for being here and taking photos of these special moments for us!

As the Bates family is all about newborns, many members of the family, friends, and fans took to the comments to welcome the child and congratulate Esther Bates and her husband, Nathan. Evan Stewart, the husband of Carlin Bates wrote, “What a stud! Can’t wait to meet him!!!” Meanwhile, Kelly Bates, who runs the Bates Family account wrote, “So perfect! Love this little angel.”

Friends & UPTV Fans Comment On Baby Graham Alan 

Many UPTV fans still follow the adult kids in the Bringing Up Bates family, so a lot of comments went in from fans and friends as well. Here are some of their reactions:

• My son’s name is also Graham Allen. ❤️ He’s named after the late Reverend Billy Graham and my own father Allen, who is also a pastor! Congratulations to you all!
• He’s amazing !!!!! Congratulations!!!!
• Congratulations you guys!!! He’s absolutely perfect!! 
• He’s amazing !!!!! Congratulations!!!!
• Wow congrats. Beautiful. He looks like a mini Nathan so far. Strong Bates genes. [Wish] you an easy recovery, Esther, with lots of pampering!

What are your thoughts on Esther Bates and Nathan welcoming their second child, a son? Are you happy for them? Do you miss the family and wish UPTV would bring them back again? Shout out in the comments below, and come back here often for all your Bringing Up Bates news, updates, and spoilers.