Propose Bates Star Erin Bates She and her husband are fighting for their own lives after they were born Chad PaineThe seventh child.
Paine announced on August 27, 2025 via Instagram that he and Bates welcomed their son Henry Blythe.
He wrote: “After a long and emotional labor, our miracle has arrived. Henry Blythe was born on August 25. “Henry did a great job, but we will Thank you for your prayers For Erin, she continued to recover from some complications. We thank the Lord for taking us through this precious boy’s gift. ”
Paine later revealed that his wife suffered a septic shock after being infected with the infection.
Keep scrolling to see what we know about Bates’ septic shock battle:
What is septic tank impact?
Septic shock is the last and most severe stage of sepsis, which occurs “when your immune system reacts extreme to infection.” Cleveland Clinic. “Inflammation throughout the body can lead to dangerous hypotension.”
In the early stages of sepsis, people may experience such as “rapid heart rate, fever or hypothermia (hypothermia), shaking or chilling, warm, open or sweaty skin, confusion or disorientation, excessive ventilation (rapid breathing) and shortness of breath”. Sepsis can develop into severe sepsis, which then develops septic shock. Symptoms of septic shock include “very low blood pressure, dizziness, little or no urine output, heart pal, cool and pale limbs and rash”.
Septic shock is most commonly treated with antibiotics and intravenous (IV) fluid.
Chad Paine, Erin Bates
Erin Bates/InstagramUTI and renal infection cause septic shock to Erin Bates
Paine released an update on September 1, 2025, sharing more details about the “complications” that Bates has experienced.
“We want to thank each of you for all your prayers and support. You have given us on behalf of all your prayers and support. Since our miracle, Henry has entered the world.
Paine continued: “We asked for prayers for Erin’s recovery due to complications. Her labor was longer and more intense than before. She struggled and was a light and sweet testimony to the grace of nurses, staff and doctors. We were all moved by her kindness and gratitude in pain.”
Paine explained that Bates “developed severe UTI and kidney infections, Suffered her into a septic shock. ”
He concluded: “She is still in the ICU at the moment when the doctor continues to treat, diagnose and find answers. We will pray for your prayers for this beautiful girl, who is so bright in the dark world. We hold on to God’s promise.”
Erin Bates suffers “severe seizure” in recovery
Paine shared in another update on September 4, 2025 that Bates suffered a setback in his recovery.
He wrote: “I had a lot of mixed emotions when I shared this. Last night, Erin suffered a long and severe seizure. Erin’s infection has been getting better so far, but we find ourselves back to a place of heartache, uncertainty and tears.”
Paine added that Bates is “in the ICU” as doctors continue to perform “scans and tests to determine their cause.”
“Erin was very weak and only spent half of her consciousness. As her husband, it was one of the hardest things I had ever had – sitting next to her watching her struggle while so helplessly alleviating her pain. I loved her more deeply than words, and I couldn’t even imagine life without my best friend,” he continued. “This hour was long and heavy, and I knew many hearts met her with me.
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