Overview

• Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart announced their third child’s arrival on Sept. 10 with an Instagram photo carousel from the hospital.
• A follow-up clip shows Evan saying “It’s a girl,” as Carlin, who had expected a boy, opted to learn the sex at birth.
• The pair first revealed the pregnancy in February, writing “Stewart family of 5 coming September 2025” in a joint post.
• Family members posted congratulations, and parents Gil and Kelly Jo called their new granddaughter a “bright spot,” with the baby’s name not yet shared.
• The joyful news comes as Carlin’s sister Erin Bates remains hospitalized after postpartum complications, with husband Chad Paine reporting a transfer to a new facility and ongoing team-based care.