Josie Bates Shares Exciting Update With Fans About Her Newborn Baby After Health Crisis At NICU

Bringing Up Bates star Josie Bates returns with exciting updates about her newborn baby after a stressful week. Things have been emotional over the past few days, as baby Brooks suffers from health complications. But Josie and Kelton Balka remain positive, staying by their newborn’s side almost an entire day. Josie is also proud of how her son has been a warrior. Keep reading to see baby Brooks finally meeting his siblings back home.

Bringing Up Bates: Josie Bates’ Baby Boy Back Home After Health Crisis At NICU

In an Instagram post, Josie shared the first photos of baby Brooks finally preparing to get back home. He’s officially cleared from the NICU, and they’re excited to finally bring him home.

Josie Bates – Kelton Balka Instagram

According to Josie, they’re walking out with full hearts and their baby in their arms. The Bringing Up Bates star expressed her happiness, saying, “Forever grateful for the hands that cared for him and the God who carried us through  cannot wait for sweet Brooks to meet his big siblings!”

Many fans celebrated the Brooks’ clearance from the NICU, making Josie and Kelton’s holiday season more special.

• “Yay!!! So happy for you all  I hope you have the sweetest Christmas, love you!”
• “Awww beautiful family. Congratulations.”
• “That is amazing news! So happy that your baby Boy Brooks is finally going home! He is cute. That is amazing news!”
• “Fabulous day thanks for God’s blessings and goodness ”

Josie Shares Heartwarming Clip Of Family

Josie later shared a new video of her older kids meeting their newborn sibling for the first time. According to the Bringing Up Bates star, her heart has never felt so full in a long time. The kids couldn’t hide their excitment upon seeing their parents with their newest sibling, especially the older girls. They even said that he was so small, and Josie later let her daughters carry baby Brooks.

Many members of the Bates family have yet to meet Brooks. But Kelly Jo has been on Josie’s side during her baby’s NICU stay. Many fans also took to the comments section to celebrate Josie’s family including Kelly Jo, who commented, “This literally is melting my heart! So sweet.”

• “This is the cutest video I have seen today!!!!! They are going to be best friends and sharing everything before you know it. Enjoy these sweet moments.”
• “Oh my gosh that was SO CUTE, Josie!!!! Miles just met his new best friend  and him taking the pacifier was adorable!”
• “This is the sweetest most precious ever in my entire life. Mommy and daddy, you’ve given them each a friend for life. So beautiful. ”
• “Oh that’s so sweet and exciting and I love how excited those babies are to have baby Brooks home. What a special gift for Christmas.”