Fans of Bringing Up Bates have been following the Bates family as Erin Bates and Chad Paine recently announced the birth of their seventh child. During this time, the family called on fans for prayers, as Erin was enduring various health complications following the birth. Recently, on social media, family matriarch Kelly Jo Bates announced a “miracle” with Erin’s growing family.
The Family Had Been Keeping Fans Updated About Erin Bates After Welcoming Baby Henry Into The World
The Bates family was introduced to audiences with reality shows like United Bates of America and Bringing Up Bates. These shows followed Gil and Kelly Jo Bates and their nineteen children. Erin Bates, Gil and Kelly Jo’s third child, has started a family of her own after marrying Chad Paine in 2013. Taking to social media, the family revealed that Erin recently gave birth to her seventh child, Henry. The new addition to the family was born on August 25.

However, at the time the news was announced, the family asked also for prayers, as Erin was dealing with complications since giving birth. Chad continued to share updates with fans, noting that she had endured a severe seizure at one point and was spending time in the ICU. Throughout this time, various fans have been sharing comments on the story. As previously reported, even members of another famous reality television family, the Duggars, also shared words of support during Erin’s complications. Recently, the family had a more positive update to share with fans. In a post, it was shared, “With tears in our eyes, we are praising the Lord that we are on the road to recovery.
Kelly Jo Bates Shared A Touching Reaction To A Recent Video Of Her Daughter & New Grandson
The post continued, “Your prayers have definitely touched heaven.” In an accompanying video, Erin could be seen holding Henry, opening her eyes to look at him. With the good news, not only have fans been writing that their prayers have been answered, but other members of the Bates family have also commented on the update. Kelly Jo Bates, through the Bates family account, shared, “Two miracles laying in that bed! So thankful to God!”

As previously reported, Kelly Jo previously took to social media to share that she got to meet Henry. At the time, she shared, “This has been the most amazing week, because I got to meet my newest grandchild!” She continued, “We’re all obviously over the moon with excitement and joy! God is so good!” With Kelly Jo’s recent comment, many fans have also shared their reactions to the update. A few also noted that they felt that their own prayers for Erin have been answered. Some comments included:
- “Amen!!! Thank you Jesus….. So thankful with you all.”
- “Isn’t it just amazing and so clear how awesome our god is and how he does answer our prayers. Sometimes it’s not answered the way we want it but he does answer and in this case he really answered in a big way.”
- “Thank you God! Your sweet Erin is such a gift in my life! She has been such an inspiration. I have never been so worried and shed so many tears for someone I have not met.”
Have you been following the updates concerning Erin Bates? What is your reaction to Kelly Jo Bates and the fans’ comments?