Erin Bates’ Huge Health Update, ‘Prayers Touched Heaven’

Erin Bates recently shared the news that she had given birth to her seventh child, Henry. Duringthis time, however, the family asked fans for prayers, sharing that Erin had been undergoing various complications. Recently, Erin shared an emotional update with fans on social media, many of whom are sharing their own reactions.
Erin & Chad Paine Welcomed Their Seventh Child, Henry, Into The World On August 25
Erin and her family became known to audiences through the reality series, United Bates of America and Bringing Up Bates. As fans know, Erin is the third child, and second daughter, of Gil and Kelly Jo Bates.
In her own personal life, Erin married Chad Paine in 2013 and has since started her own family. The couple share multiple children together, including Carson, William, Brooklyn, Everly, Holland, and Finley.

Recently, the couple took to Instagram to share big news with fans. They had welcomed their seventh child, Henry, into the world on August 25, 2025.
Taking to Instagram, the couple asked for prayers as Erin faced various health issues during the pregnancy. A post shared, “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.”
Recently, the couple shared another update with fans. As it read, “With tears in our eyes, we are praising the Lord that we are on the road to recovery. Your prayers have definitely touched heaven.”
Many Fans Commented That They Had Been Praying For Erin & Henry, And Would Continue To Do So
An accompanying video showed Erin kissing baby Henry, holding him in her arms. The short video was set to CeCe Winans’ “Goodness of God.”
Members of the family also took to the comments to share their reactions to the post. Lawson Bates, for example, wrote, “His little smile.” In another comment, he shared, “Oh my word! This is precious.”
Taking to the comments, fans also shared their reactions, happy to hear that the family was on the way to recovery. A few fans also noted that they had been praying for Erin and Henry amid this time, with many noting that they would continue to pray for them. Some comments included:
- “Praise the Lord from whom ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!!! Thank you, Abba, for hearing our prayers!!”
- “Praise the Lord! My prayers continue!”
- “PRAISE JESUS!!! Been praying and waiting for an update, God is good, all the time.”
- “The best thing to open IG to this morning! Praising the Lord with your entire family!!”
- “Praise God! Will continue to pray for Erin and your family!!”
- “This is the best video of the day! Praise the Lord! So thankful Erin is doing better!”
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