Erin Bates Recently Opened Up On Baby Henry’s Birth Story

Fans of the Bates family have been following Erin Bates as she recently gave birth to her seventh child, her son Henry. During this time, the family shared updates and called for prayers as she endured various health issues. Recently, Erin opened up about Henry’s birth in a share on social media.

Erin Bates Gave Birth To Baby Henry Blythe Paine On August 25, 2025

Erin and her family were introduced to fans through a variety of reality shows. This included United Bates of America and Bringing Up Bates. Through the show, fans were introduced to Gil and Kelly Jo Bates and their nineteen children.

In 2013, Gil and Kelly Jo’s daughter Erin married Chad Paine and started a family of her own. Recently, on August 25, Erin gave birth to her seventh child, her son Henry.

At the time, however, the family called on fans for prayers as Erin dealt with various health complications following the pregnancy. This included a severe seizure and time in the ICU. Even after returning home, Erin shared she was having issues with her leg, requiring the use of a wheelchair.

However, Erin recently had a few more positive updates for fans on social media. Taking to Instagram, she shared a photo of baby Henry with members of the family lovingly laying their hands on him. As a caption read, “All the little hands that prayed for him… finally holding him.”

Around this time, Erin also opened up about Henry’s birth in a recent share on YouTube. Opening up the video, Erin noted that she was holding back tears as she thought back on the “emotional experience.” She also shared how she was grateful that Henry was currently doing well.

As she shared in the description, Henry Blythe Paine was born in Orlando, Florida, weighing five pounds and 12 ounces. She shared that the long and hard labor ultimately gave the family “this incredible tiny blessing from God.”

Henry’s Birth Became A Time Of Prayer, Both For Fans & His Parents

Erin also shared, “Chad and I were blessed again with incredible nurses and healthcare providers who helped us through labor and delivery, and even beyond as Henry spent several weeks and the NICU. And, unexpectedly, I’d spent some time undergoing additional care for a myriad of health complications.”

Counting her blessings, Erin added, “During this eventful time for our family, we were blessed by our family and friends, our church, and our community.” She noted, they “all stepped in the fill the gaps when we couldn’t.”

 

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In the video, fans followed Erin as she drove to the Orlando hospital. After initial testing, early concerns came to light that Henry’s heart rate was elevated. Upon being moved to a new room, Erin noted how unusual it was how long this labor was taking, saying that her earlier pregnancies progressed much more rapidly.

The stressful time tested Chad and Erin’s faith, as they turned to prayer to find solace. Eventually, however, fans got to see the moment when Henry was placed in his mother’s arms for the first time.

As Erin explained, the cord was wrapped around Henry’s neck twice, which kept him from progressing. Turning to her faith, she noted, “But by God’s grace, he was here. He was breathing and beautiful and so healthy.”

Noting that she and Chad had been “off the grid,” Erin hoped that the recent share answered a few questions fans had over the story. She also asked fans to share further questions with her, noting she is looking forward to what the Lord has in store for her family next.

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