'Bringing Up Bates' Carlin Bates Gets A Tattoo?

Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates Stewart is raising some eyebrows following her latest post. The 26-year-old mom has been sharing positive content about her family. Many were also excited about her hints at having a third child. However, the ninth Bates child caught her followers off-guard after debuting an alleged tattoo. Keep reading to see the shocking picture.

Bringing Up Bates: Carlin Bates Hints At Third Baby?

One of the latest updates from Carlin was a close-up clip of her family showing off their eyes. According to the Bringing Up Bates star, she wonders if they will ever have a blue-eyed baby, implying that having a third child is still on the table. Carlin also made headlines after sharing an adorable clip of her daughter, Layla, begging her to have another baby.

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

The mother of two even shared that her daughter has been praying every night to have a new sibling. But aside from having another child, it seems that Carlin is also focusing more on herself. Some Redditors even think that Gil and Kelly Jo’s daughter debuted her tattoo in her latest post.

Carlin Gets A Tattoo?

Some Redditors discussed Carlin Bates Stewart’s latest IG Stories post. It features the Bringing Up Bates star’s interaction with her nephew, Miles Kelton Balka. But what surprised many was Carlin’s hand with what appeared to be a signature tattoo. However, some doubt that it’s real, especially with their strict conservative beliefs. Others also mentioned that it may be the same fake tattoos that Warden Bates had or some doodling notes on her hand.

Miles Kelton Balka & Carlin Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @carlinbates98 Instagram

“Bet you anything she was doodling on her hand at church.”
“Probably a temporary tattoo like Warden has.”
“I am pretty positive this is a doodle. If you look at her hand while she’s wrapping the present for baby bates, there is no tattoo. Unless this image is mirrored and the others are normal, there is no evidence that this is permanent.”
“Perhaps one of those semi permanent tattoos that you apply yourself?”
“If she didn’t just write real quick on her hand – holy s**t. Also is this Miles?”

Bringing Up Bates: Warden Bates’ Alleged Tattoo

In 2023, Warden shocked many fans after debuting his arm tattoo. It was so large that fans thought that he was stepping away from the Bates family’s beliefs. But the Bringing Up Bates stars’ ink was later discovered to be fake. But Warden Bates surprised everyone after getting more ink following his alleged split with Taylor Maples. It’s unclear if his new arm tattoo is real. But there are speculations that it’s part of his “rebel” amid the rumors of his heartbreak.