Carlin Bates Announces Fourth Pregnancy
The reality television personality and her husband, Evan Stewart, expect their fourth child to arrive in May 2027.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Pregnancy
Reality television personality Carlin Bates has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child. The baby is expected to arrive in May 2027.
Why it matters
The announcement marks the addition of a new member to the household of Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart. The couple already shares three children, Layla, Zade, and Navy.
The child is expected in May 2027, joining siblings aged 6, 4, and 1. Carlin Bates, who is 28, is the ninth of 19 children born to Gil and Kelly Bates.
The players
Carlin Bates
A reality television personality and member of the large Bates family who is currently expecting her fourth child.
Evan Stewart
The spouse of Carlin Bates, who has been married to her since 2019.
The details
The pregnancy was confirmed following a test that Bates took as a lighthearted joke after receiving the item during a gift exchange. The couple, who married in 2019, may choose to learn the baby's gender once the pregnancy reaches the 20-week milestone. No further medical details regarding the pregnancy have been released.
Timeline
2019: Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart were married.
May 2027: The fourth child is expected to be born.
The Home Front
The arrival of a fourth child places the family well above the current U.S. average for completed family size. This continues a pattern of large-family dynamics within the Bates family lineage.
Families expecting a new arrival should begin auditing current nursery space and logistics. Parents should also review their existing gear, such as infant seats and strollers, to ensure they meet current safety standards for the new addition.
The takeaway
Growing families often benefit from early organization and inventory of hand-me-down nursery equipment. Checking safety labels and expiration dates on car seats is a prudent step to complete long before the arrival date.
Further reading
For more on managing family growth, visit our Pregnancy section.
