Erin Bates Honors Her Son On His Due Date
Erin Bates Paine announced in April that she was expecting her seventh child with her husband, Chad Paine. She had no idea that her baby would arrive early or that they’d spend nearly a month in the hospital recuperating after his arrival.
She’s finally home from the hospital with her baby boy. The former reality TV star honored her son on what would have been his due date. Stay on this page to see the heartfelt tribute for the thriving newborn.
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Erin and Chad Paine set off to the hospital near their home in DeLand, Florida, in August when she went into labor. Her seventh child wasn’t due for another month, but was impatient to join the world.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t a smooth birth for either of them. Born prematurely, baby Henry spent weeks in the NICU to gain his strength. His mother nearly died after suffering complications following the birth.
After nearly a month in the hospital, they were finally released. But Erin Bates Paine was still struggling to regain the use of one of her legs. She was finally able to walk on her own recently after weeks of immobility.
Erin Bates Honors Her Son On His Due Date
Henry Blythe Paine arrived earlier than he was supposed to. His first few weeks were difficult, but Erin Bates Paine and her husband documented the baby’s early moments.
Now that they’re safe and home from the hospital, she’s opening up more about the traumatic birth. Erin Bates Paine is grateful for her healthy baby despite everything. She often shares photos and videos of her newborn. A professional photographer was brought in recently for a photoshoot to mark a very special day.
The couple took to Instagram on Tuesday, October 7, to mark what was supposed to be Henry’s due date. “Dear Henry, You were supposed to arrive today, but God gave us six extra weeks with you,” the caption began.
The text continued, “After all He’s brought us through, I’m just so thankful to be here together – alive and healing. You are our little miracle.”
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The post included photos of the professional photoshoot, including one of Henry looking adoringly at his mother.
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The comment section was flooded with awe from followers who couldn’t get over the adorable photos.
- “Erin, I am so happy for you. These pictures are beautiful.”
- “So happy for y’all & thankful for God’s favor on you both! Henry is such a beautiful miracle baby!”
- “Absolute perfection and you look so beautiful”
- “Beautiful! I continue to pray and thank the Lord for His grace and answers.”
- “Oh he’s dreamy sweet!! So thankful you’re doing better. God is so good”
Erin Bates Paine’s newborn son, Henry. pic.twitter.com/t7zYIfAreK
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But as usual, one follower warned Erin Bates Paine and her husband against trying for baby number eight. “No more children. Take care of the life you have and the life of your children. You could have died. I am serious. There are no more excuses. Be safe,” they wrote.
The Bringing Up Bates alum haven’t addressed whether they’ll try for more kids or stop at seven.
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