Erin Bates Paine's arduous journey through health challenges persists. As she battles complications arising from the delivery of her newborn son, the beloved star of "Bringing Up Bates" faced a "prolonged and intense seizure" on September 3, according to her devoted husband, Chad Paine.
On September 4, Chad posted an emotional update on Instagram, sharing, "Just when Erin's infection seemed to be improving, we found ourselves plunged once again into a realm of sorrow, uncertainty, and tears. She now lies in the ICU, with doctors conducting numerous scans and tests to pinpoint the cause of her condition. Erin is in a fragile state, her strength severely diminished, spending countless hours in a semiconscious state."
Chad's heartfelt message continued, "As her husband, witnessing her battle firsthand while feeling utterly powerless to alleviate her suffering is among the most difficult trials I have ever encountered. My love for her transcends words, and the thought of life without my dearest companion is unimaginable."
Grappling with "a myriad of complex emotions," the father of seven, who shares Carson (10), Brooklyn (8), Everly (7), Holland (5), Finley (3), William (22 months), and their newborn Henry (1 week) with Erin, expressed that the hours spent by her side have been both lengthy and weighty.
"I am acutely aware that countless hearts ache alongside mine to see her in such a state," he added. "We cling to our faith, believing in the impending healing, even amidst the unknown."
Erin was admitted to the ICU shortly after what Chad had earlier described as a "grueling and emotional labor" to welcome their youngest bundle of joy, Henry. "Her labor was more prolonged and intense than any of her previous births," he recounted in a September 1 Instagram post. "Erin developed a severe urinary tract infection and kidney infection, which escalated into septic shock."
Despite her critical condition, Chad highlighted that his wife of eleven years has been "a radiant beacon of grace and positivity, inspiring the nurses, staff, and doctors around her."
"We are all deeply moved by her kindness and gratitude amidst her pain," he shared. "We humbly request your prayers for this beautiful soul, who illuminates our dark world with her light."
