“Bringing Up Bates'” Lawson and Tiffany Bates Welcome First Baby Together: 'Thank You for Coming into Our Lives'

This is the first baby for the couple, who tied the knot in May 2022

Lawson Bates/Instagram Tiffany and Lawson Bates
Lawson Bates/Instagram Tiffany and Lawson Bates

Bringing Up Bates stars Lawson and Tiffany Bates are parents!

The couple welcomed their first baby, a son, first sharing the news in a video on YouTube on Tuesday, July 30. Titled "Baby Bates Is Here! Birth Story Pt. 1," the video shows the moments leading up to their son's birth.

Shortly afterward, Lawson, 32, and Tiffany, 25, shared a post on Instagram on what would have been Tiffany's due date, writing in the caption, "IT’S BABY TIME 👼🍼🩵."

"Happy Due Date, little one - July 30! We can’t believe you would’ve still been in mommy’s tummy to this today! You’re the most precious baby in the world and make our hearts melt into a puddle! Thank you for coming into our lives 🤍."

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In March, the parents announced that they were expecting their first baby together, sharing the exciting news in a joint Instagram post. In the video, Tiffany ran up to her husband, holding a series of sonogram images.

Lawson picked her up and twirled her around as they stood together on a beach, cuddling in close.

"Baby Bates coming early Summer 2024 🤍 Full video out now // God is so good and we are so grateful for our little miracle 🌈," they wrote in their caption.

In May 2022, the couple tied the knot in front of hundreds of loved ones gathered aboard an extravagant yacht situated in the San Diego harbor.

"This day has superseded all expectations I have ever had," Lawson raved to PEOPLE about his wedding, which was captured by photographer Aubree Toupin Carter of Aubree Belle Photography.

"I could have never even dreamed of marrying someone so kind, sincere and passionate about life as Tiffany! She has the absolute most beautiful heart, and I'm so blessed that God chose to bring us together."

Added Tiffany, "It feels like we have waited so long for this day. We feel so blessed to finally be "Mr. and Mrs."

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Lawson and Tiffany started dating in February 2021. Just eight months later, the two got engaged in Siena, Italy.

"We are both so grateful to each person who has invested into our lives," the couple said at their wedding of the culmination of their time together.

They continued, "As we've packed bags preparing for our wedding and for the move to our new house in Nashville, Tennessee, we've been flooded with memories of our past, and we've been reminded of the love people have shown each of us over the years. We owe a huge 'Thanks' to you!"

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