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Bringing Up Bates' Michaela Bates Fosters Third Baby
12 Oct
Summary
- Michaela Bates and Brandon Keilen have welcomed their third foster baby.
- The couple addressed adoption speculation, stating it's not in their control.
- Gil Bates is recovering from a recent heart attack with family support.
Bringing Up Bates stars Michaela "Michaela" Bates and Brandon Keilen have joyfully welcomed a third foster baby into their family. Michaela shared the news on October 11, noting that life has been "full lately" with many reasons to celebrate.
The couple, who married in August 2015, already have two foster sons. In a recent YouTube video, they addressed fan inquiries about adopting their foster children. Brandon explained that while they love the boys immensely, adoption is not currently within their control.
Michaela added that their role is to provide love and support for as long as the children need it, emphasizing that the final decisions are not theirs to make. This period of joy for their growing family coincides with Gil Bates' recovery. Gil, Michaela's father, recently suffered a heart attack.
Gil and his wife, Kelly Jo Bates, shared an update on October 9, detailing their family's support during his recovery. The Bates family, parents to 19 children, have been surrounded by love from their children and grandchildren, which they describe as the best medicine for Gil.
