Bringing Up Bates alums Lawson Bates and Tiffany Bates have officially welcomed baby No. 2.
“The water keeps coming,” Tiffany, 32, says in a nearly hour-long vlog uploaded to YouTube on Sunday, January 11, announcing the birth of the happy couple’s second baby. “We’re gonna have to go to the hospital.”
“We’re SO EXCITED to share baby Teddy’s OFFICIAL BIRTH VLOG 🥳 ” the couple captioned the YouTube post. “Make sure to like, share, and subscribe, so you don’t miss any updates! 🎞️”
The reality TV couple announced in June 2025 that they were expecting. “Our family’s sequel is officially in production 🎞️🍼,” the pair wrote via Instagram at the time. “BABY 2 COMING WINTER 2025 🌟.”
True to form, the couple also shared the happy news via their vlog, where Tiffany opened up about her reaction to the pregnancy news. “I literally can’t believe it. I’m still in shock. Tiffany’s in shock,” Lawson quipped after the pair left a doctor’s appointment in the video. “You get all hyped up, you know that you want a new baby, but whenever it finally happens, you just can’t believe it. It’s a miracle.”
The couple previously welcomed son Will in July 2024 after Tiffany suffered a miscarriage the year before.
“I was so scared. I’m so happy, but at the same time, I’m scared because I don’t want to lose this one too,” Tiffany tearfully said in a March 2024 YouTube video after finding out she was pregnant with Will. “But, I know that God’s in control. … Oh my gosh, you guys. [This pregnancy test] says, ‘pregnant.’ It says, ‘pregnant!’ You guys, wow! I’m so excited, but I’m very nervous.”
Tiffany revealed her pregnancy to Lawson by setting up a charming “baby” sign in their living room, accompanied by three positive pregnancy tests with a rustic-inspired touch. Lawson said he had “no clue” the sign was supposed to reveal a new baby was on the way.
“I was so stunned,” he quipped. “I didn’t even catch it. I can’t believe it. I literally started looking at Tiff as she was talking and I said, ‘Wait a second, that says, ‘Baby.’” He continued, “I’m still in the twilight zone. Last time, it felt like it wasn’t even real and it feels that same way again. I can’t process that it’s happening. It’s almost like when I was standing on the back of the boat with the pastor and I’m like, ‘This is it. I’m getting married. I can’t believe this.’”
Lawson, the fourth eldest child of Gil and Kelly Jo Bates, began dating Tiffany in February 2021. After eight months of courtship, they got engaged in October 2021 and tied the knot less than a year later in May 2022. Almost a year into their marriage, Tiffany discovered she was expecting. Unfortunately, she experienced the heartbreaking pregnancy loss of their daughter, Hope, in September 2023.
“Our little angel baby went home to heaven,” Tiffany wrote via Instagram the following December. “Our hearts have never been more broken. As we take time to grieve, we continue to praise the Lord for all His blessings, including our miracle baby. God is still good.” She added at the time, “We can’t wait to hold our baby one day! We’ve read all of your comments and are so encouraged by your kindness. The stories you’ve shared with us about your personal journeys have truly touched our hearts, we are praying for you!”
