Chad Paine Reveals Wife Erin Bates Has Been Transferred to Another Hospital

Chad Paine is sharing an update on his wife Erin Bates’ health after she suffered multiple medical emergencies.

Paine, 38, revealed on Instagram on Tuesday, Sept. 9 that the Bringing Up Bates star, 34, would be continuing her recovery at a new hospital after suffering complications following the birth of their seventh child. 

“Yesterday, Erin was transferred to a new hospital where a team of doctors is working together to help her improve. The nurses have been so compassionate and have become like family to us,” Paine wrote, alongside a video of himself stroking his wife’s face and holding her hand as she cried in her hospital bed. 

“Recovery is not fast or easy, but we are deeply thankful for every small step forward,” he added in the post.

Paine said that it has “completely broken my heart” to watch Erin “walk through such pain,” but he noted that it was “inspiring” to see her “lifting her voice in praise to the Lord in the midst of it” and showing “kindness and gratefulness” to the hospital staff. 

“She has been a light wherever she goes,” he said

“We miss our babies more than words can say, and we are so grateful for each prayer, message, and act of kindness from those who have reached out during this time. Your love is carrying us. 🤍,” he concluded his post. 

Last week Paine shared that Erin — who is the second-eldest of Bringing Up Bates stars Gil and Kelly Jo’s children — had “complications” during the birth of their youngest, son Henry Blythe. He said she developed “a severe UTI and kidney infection, which sent her into septic shock” and asked for fans to pray for her recovery. 

A few days later, he shared that his wife “suffered a lengthy and severe seizure” during her recovery and was “extremely weak,” spending “hours only half conscious.” He noted at the time that doctors were trying to determine the cause of the seizure.

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The couple announced Henry’s birth in a Aug. 27 Instagram post, sharing that he arrived on Aug. 25. In the photo, the newly minted mom of seven held onto her newborn son right after delivering him.

“After a long and emotional labor, our miracle arrived. Henry Blythe was born August 25th. 💙,” Paine wrote in the caption. “Henry is doing wonderful, but we would so appreciate your prayers for Erin as she continues to recover from some complications. We thank the Lord for carrying us through and for the gift of this precious boy. 💙.”

The couple is also parents to daughters Finley Marie, 3, Holland Grace, 5, Everly Hope, 7, and Brooklyn Elise, 8, and sons William Gage, 20 months, and Charles Steven IV, 10.