Bringing Up Bates star Erin Bates is still fighting for her life after going into septic shock following the birth of her seventh baby with husband Chad Paine.

“Last night, Erin suffered a lengthy and severe seizure. Up to this point, Erins infection was getting better, but we found ourselves back in a place of heartache, uncertainty, and tears,” Paine, 38, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, September 4. “She is in the ICU, and the doctors are running scans and tests to determine the cause. Erin is extremely weak and spent hours only half conscious.”

Paine continued: “As her husband, it is one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced — to sit by her side and watch her struggle while being so helpless to ease her suffering. I love her more deeply than words can express, and I can’t even imagine life without my best friend. The hours have been long and heavy, and I know many hearts are aching to see her this way, along with mine. We hold on to faith that healing is coming, even in the midst of the unknown. Your prayers are felt and we are forever grateful.”

Bates, 34, welcomed baby No. 7 on August 25 after “a long and emotional labor,” according to an Instagram post. “Henry is doing wonderful, but we would so appreciate your prayers for Erin as she continues to recover from some complications,” the caption continued alongside a photo of Bates and the newborn. “We thank the Lord for carrying us through and for the gift of this precious boy. 💙.”

In a follow-up post, Paine shared more insight into Bates’ postpartum experience. “We wanted to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and support you have given on our behalf. It’s been a week since our miracle, Henry came into the world. He is doing well in the NICU and is our bundle of happiness,” his message began. “We had asked for prayer for recovery for Erin due to complications. Her labor was longer and more intense than previous births. She has been fighting through it and has been such a light and sweet testimony of grace to nurses, staff and doctors alike. We are all moved by her kindness and gratefulness in the midst of pain.”

Messages of support are pouring in for Bringing Up Bates star Erin Bates as she recovers from septic shock days after the birth of her and Chad Paine‘s seventh baby. Paine announced the birth via Instagram on August 27, 2025, revealing that Bates had experienced “complications.” “After a long and emotional labor, our miracle arrived. […]

Paine explained that his wife “developed a severe UTI and kidney infection,” causing septic shock. “She is currently still in the ICU as doctors continue to treat, diagnose and search for answers. We would covet your prayers for this beautiful girl who is such a light in a dark world,” he wrote. “We are holding onto God’s promises.”

Fans and loved ones sent healing thoughts in the comments section. “❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏she really is a light here! Every nurse adores her and though she’s in pain, she’s still a ray of sunshine,” read a comment from the official Bates family account.

Along with newborn Henry, Bates and Paine share Charles Steven IV, 10, Brooklyn Elise, 8, Everly Hope, 7, Holland Grace, 5, Finley Marie, 3, and William Gage, 20 months.

Before Finley’s birth, the former reality star, who married Paine in 2013, exclusively told Us Weekly that conceiving a fifth baby would be “a huge miracle.”

“I’ve had COVID twice and ever since the second time that I had it, I started having all of these female issues and it caused a lot of internal bleeding,” Bates told Us in 2021. “So with the first surgery, they just removed all of the blood. The second surgery, they ended up taking out one of my ovaries. And then the last surgery, they removed most of my second ovary. So right now, we’re just dealing with trying to balance hormones with hormone therapy and stuff like that.”

At the time, Bates was experiencing “crazy” hormones, “night sweats” and “mood swings,” comparing her symptoms to menopause.

Erin Bates and Chad Paine have been going strong since 2011. Erin, who is one of Bringing Up Bates’ Gil Bates and Kelly Jo Bates’ 19 kids, and Paine met at an Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) Valentine’s Day banquet in February 2011. The pair ended up crossing paths again in April 2011 at […]

“I think one of the hardest parts for me would probably be the fact that to ever get pregnant again would be, like, a huge miracle because I basically have one third of an ovary left, but it’s very scarred from three surgeries. So at this point, it’s not in the question at all, which is sad because me and Chad always talked about having at least 10 children, but you never know what God has for the future,” she continued. “Sometimes it’s not like what you plan or how you envision it. So I don’t know what God has for us down the road, but we’re definitely open to many options.”

Bates told Us that she was “grateful” for each one of her children, adding, “I’m going to just really treasure them and thank the Lord for the four blessings that we already have.”

Now a mom of seven, Erin is the third of Kelly Jo and Gil Bates‘ 19 children.