Bachelor in Paradise stars Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk stole hearts on the popular Bachelor spinoff in 2017, and their family has only made them more endearing. After officially becoming husband and wife in April 2021, Gates and Gottschalk took to social media in January 2022 to announce the arrival of their first child. Gates Zev, their eldest son, was delivered by emergency C-section.
Looking into Adam's green eyes and knowing we were in this together was the most comforting part. Despite the potential for things to go wrong, God answered my prayers. My sweet baby is healthy, and I feel extremely blessed. We are now a complete family, officially home together.
Over a year later, on her 32nd birthday in July 2023, the couple joyfully welcomed their second son, Max Asa.
Scroll down for Raven and Gottschalk’s sweetest family moments:
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Bachelor in Paradise's Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk's Family Album With Sons Gates and Max
Bachelor in Paradise stars Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk captured viewers' hearts in 2017 when they fell in love on the popular Bachelor spinoff. Now, their family has grown, making them even more adored by fans. The couple, who got married in April 2021, took to social media in January 2022 to announce the arrival of their first child, a son named Gates Zev, who was born via emergency C-section.
"The most comforting aspect of it all was gazing into Adam's captivating green eyes, aware that we were united in this journey. Numerous misfortunes could have befallen us, but my prayers reached the heavens and were answered," the former Bachelor contestant expressed on Instagram. "My precious bundle of joy is in perfect health, and I can't express how blessed I feel! We have finally returned home, a complete and joyful family!"
Over a year later, the couple joyously welcomed their second son, Max Asa, into the world. This little miracle arrived on his mother's 32nd birthday in July 2023.
Scroll down for Raven and Gottschalk’s sweetest family moments:
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He's Here
Gates arrived on January 18, 2022.
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Matching Mom
Raven and Gates sported star-patterned outfits at the hospital in January 2022.
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Happy at the Hospital
Gottschalk grinned in January 2022 while carrying Gates in his arms.
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Darling Debut
The Bachelor Nation couple posed for a family photo in January 2022.
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Heading Home
The new parents documented their hospital exit in January 2022.
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New Mom
Gates snapped a “mommy mode” mirror selfie via Instagram Stories in January 2022.
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Famous Friend
Raven introduced Gates to Big Brother’s Jessica Graf in February 2022.
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Matching Moment
“Our love keeps growing,” Raven captioned Instagram photos from a February 2022 family photo shoot for Valentine’s Day.
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Travel Time
In March 2022, Raven and her husband documented their baby boy’s first flight via Instagram Stories.
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Going Green
Raven and her baby boy matched in green sweaters in an April 2022 Instagram post.
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California Cuties
“Gates met some of his West Coast friends and family this weekend!” Raven wrote via Instagram in April 2022.
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Pool Time
Raven shared a sweet selfie with her little man in May 2022.
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All Aboard
The Bachelor Nation couple took their son on his first train ride in July 2022.
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Hometown Pride
“Hometown fun in Hoxie I love being home & showing Gates all the people that love him in Arkansas! ,” the boutique owner gushed via Instagram in September 2022.
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Vacation Mode
The little one joined his parents for a babymoon in February 2023 before the family welcome baby No. 2.
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New Man in Town
Raven and Gottschalk’s second baby, son Max, was born on July 23, 2023.
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Brotherly Love
The couple captured the moment Gates met Max via Instagram in July 2023.
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The Gottschalks
The family of four was all smiles in July 2023 before leaving the hospital.