Carlin Bates Shares First Drive After Two Years

Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates Stewart is back with a big update for her fans. The 25-year-old previously said that she couldn’t drive anymore due to her health condition. However, she took the proper steps to recover, which led to her first drive after almost two years. Keep reading to see Carlin’s exciting news.

Bringing Up Bates: What Was Carlin Bates’ Health Condition?

In December 2022, Carlin shared the sad news that she’s no longer allowed to drive. The Bringing Up Bates star later explained that she started passing out and experiencing episodes of seizures after having her last baby. The ninth Bates child also revealed that she’s been on seizure medications, but she has to be seizure-free for at least six months to be able to drive again. Until recently, the mother of two shared a big update regarding her condition.

Evan Stewart & Carlin Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From The Stewart Fam YouTube

Carlin Finally Gets To Drive

Carlin recently took to YouTube to share her first drive after almost two years. She revealed that she finally got cleared by her doctors after not experiencing seizures for six months. Carlin Bates Stewart started off slow and steady as she tried to remember driving a car. Moments later, the Bringing Up Bates star got emotional as she got to park her car. Evan’s wife was also congratulated by her brother, Zach Bates, and his wife, Whitney.

Carlin Bates, Whitney Bates, Zach Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From The Stewart Fam YouTube

Bringing Up Bates: Fans React To Carlin Bates’ Big News

Some Redditors reacted to Carlin’s return to driving. While most of the Bringing Up Bates star’s relatives are happy, some people are worried for her and her children’s safety. According to some, a person with a history of passing out and seizures should never be allowed to drive.

“Didn’t watch the video. I know many people won’t agree with my opinion and that’s ok. For those of us who live with seizure disorders, regardless of what the law says, getting behind a wheel without ever having received a diagnosis or reason for her episodes is insane to me.”
“Hope they got a certified note from the doctor.”
“She said it had been 6 months since she had been unconscious. I don’t think she has seen any doctors recently.”

Meanwhile, others are worried for Carlin Bates Stewart, especially when she becomes pregnant again. Several Redditors also suggest that the married couple should seek professional help before having another child due to Carlin’s condition.