Bringing Up BatesstarJosie Bates, 21, and husbandKelton Balkawelcomed their second child, daughter Hazel Sloane Balka,Bates announced onInstagramTuesday. Bates and Balka are also parents to daughterWillow Kristy, 22 months.
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“God has answered so many of our prayers throughout this journey, and it was such a tender and emotional experience to finally hold her,” Bates continues. “We are enjoying every second of cuddling and bonding with her, but we also cannot wait to introduce Hazel to her big sister Willow! It has been a huge blessing to have family and friends here supporting us and checking on us, sending meals, flowers, and so many prayers! We have felt so much love and our hearts are so full!”
“AWWW! 😍🤩💓 She’s absolutely perfect!! Congratulations!! Love you guys!” sister-in-law Whitney Bates wrote, later adding, “And you are stunning,@josie_balka🤩”
Sister Katie Bates replied, “So excited” and “She’s perfect 😇😍♥️”
Bates announced in January that she and Balka, 25, were expecting their second child after the mom revealed in Septemberthat she suffered a miscarriage.
“2020 was a difficult year for everyone, and it was especially difficult for our little family after suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage in August,” she continued. “It seemed to be a tumultuous and trying year for all, but our faith that God is ultimately our source of comfort and joy, gave us hope that brighter days are ahead. We couldn’t be more excited to share that we have our rainbow due in June!”
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One month later, the reality star shared that she and Balka wereexpecting another girland had already picked out a name.
“It’s a GIRL!!! 💓 Our hearts are overflowing with joy as we are anxiously waiting to meet our little Hazel Sloane!” she announced, revealing the name that they chose for their second child.
Bates continued, “Willow has been running around the house saying ‘Sister, sister, sister’ for the past few weeks, and I can’t stop thinking about how much fun it’s going to be to see the friendship they’re going to create over the years.”
Bates and Balkagot married in October 2018during an outdoor ceremony overlooking the Tennessee mountains.
They announced that they were expecting their first child together the following February.
Bringing Up Batesairs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on UPtv.
source: people.com
