The ‘Bringing Up Bates’ star lost the use of her right leg following a seizure and other serious complications after giving birth to baby No. 7. Bringing Up Bates star Erin Bates shared a “miracle” health update after spending nearly three weeks in the hospital with life-threatening complications after giving birth to baby No. 7. On Thursday, Oct. 2, the former UPtv star took to Instagram with not only the first photos of her new family of nine, but also some amazing news.
“I don’t even have the words. 🥲,” Erin began her post. “For weeks, my leg has not worked (since my seizure in the hospital). I’ve been carried, wheeled, and held up through tears and prayers… and today—it moved. Today I took steps. They might be a little wobbly, but they are steps I wasn’t sure I’d ever take again. 🥹.”
She continued, “I’ve cried until I laughed, and laughed until I cried. My heart is overflowing with gratitude. Jesus, You are faithful. You are the Healer. All glory belongs to You.🙌.”
In her update, Erin thanked fans “who have prayed and encouraged” her and her family.
“You have been part of this miracle,” she shared. “To the doctors, nurses, and therapists who have poured so much into my recovery—we are forever grateful. ❤️ Today we are standing (literally!) in awe, giving thanks for every single step forward. 💛🙌.”
For the featured image, Erin and her husband, Chad Paine, sat on a couch as she held their newborn son, Henry, and he held their 20-month-old son, William. On either side of the couple sat their five other children: Charles Steven IV, 10, Brooklyn, 8, Everly, 7, Holland, 5, and Finley, 3
Erin’s followers flooded her comments with celebratory messages and wishes of continued healing.
- One Instagram user declared, “Praise God!!!! He is STILL in the business of healing!! Can’t wait to hear your testimony [on] your YouTube channel❤️.”
- Another follower wrote, “One step at a time- love that hashtag! Praise the Lord for the progressive miracle upon miracles you have and will continue to receive ❤️.”
- Someone else shared, “God is so good! You can see the joy radiating off each and every one of you.🥰🥹.”
- A different Instagram follower echoed, “Oh my gosh Erin!!!!! Praise the Lord!!!!! So many have prayed and are praying for you! Bless your heart!!!! This is wonderful!!!!”
- Meanwhile, yet another fan commented, “Oh my goodness, praise the Lord you are looking beautiful and healthy!!! Erin I’m so happy to see you and your beautiful family!!! Thank You Lord for the full recovery of this precious soul.”
Before Thursday’s update, Erin shared via Instagram on Sept. 26 that her leg “still isn’t functioning, but I am learning how to navigate using a walker and wheelchair much better now. I’ve been doing physical therapy consistently and they are hopeful that time will heal! ❤️.”
Erin gave birth to Henry on Aug. 25 and spent nearly three weeks in the hospital after suffering from a “severe UTI” and a kidney infection, resulting in septic shock. She also suffered a “lengthy and severe seizure,” losing the use of her leg in the process. Hopefully, Erin can further improve her mobility as she continues physical therapy amid her healing journey.
