Erin Bates Discharged From Hospital After Sepsis Battle

Erin Bates is finally home with her little one.

Following the birth of her seventh child, Henry, Bringing Up Bates star’s husband recently shared news about her recovery after she was hospitalized due to complications.

Chad shared on Instagram that he was finally going home after nearly three weeks in the hospital, expressing how grateful he was to be reunited with his family, including his wife, Erin, and their baby, Henry. He mentioned they are still figuring things out and he hasn’t regained full function in his right leg, but they are focusing on the positive and cherishing their time together.

He added, “Your prayers have carried us through and mean the world to our family.”

Erin, age 34, recently received a health update after experiencing a serious health crisis. About two weeks ago, her husband revealed she had a prolonged and severe seizure and was hospitalized in the ICU. This occurred after she developed a severe urinary tract infection and kidney infection, which quickly led to septic shock following the birth of her child.

“Up to this point, Erins infection was getting better, but we found ourselves back in a place of heartache, uncertainty, and tears,” Chad—who also shares kids Carson, 10, Brooklyn, 8, Everly, 7, Holland, 5, Finley, 3, William, 22 months, with Erin—wrote on Instagram Sept. 4. “The doctors are running scans and tests to determine the cause. Erin is extremely weak and spent hours only half conscious.”

Watching my wife struggle has been incredibly difficult – one of the hardest experiences of my life. It’s heartbreaking to feel so powerless to help her pain. I love her more than anything, and the thought of losing my best friend is unimaginable.

Since then, Erin’s parents, Gil and Kathy Bates, have talked about the many difficulties and unclear medical diagnoses that came afterward.

We’ve been reluctant to post updates because Erin’s health hasn’t been straightforward. She’d start to recover from one issue, only to develop a new one. Doctors have run many tests, but haven’t been able to pinpoint exactly what’s wrong, and with her condition constantly changing, it’s been difficult to keep everyone informed.

As a parent myself, I can only imagine the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with raising a large family! These parents of nineteen children recently shared that they’ve experienced everything – joyful moments, tough times, and everything in between. But through it all, they’ve consistently felt incredibly grateful for the constant love and support they’ve received. It’s a beautiful reminder that even amidst the chaos, love truly shines through.

While Erin was in the hospital, family and friends stepped in to help care for baby Henry.

Chad shared on Instagram on September 12th that they’ve been deeply touched by the incredible support from family and friends during a challenging time. He posted a photo of his son, Henry, with a breathing tube, and explained how people have helped by watching the kids, taking them on fun outings, and caring for baby Henry, as well as offering encouragement to his wife, Erin. He said their support has been invaluable and hard to fully express.

To learn more about the Bates family, keep reading.

William “Gil” Bates, a wrestling champion from South Carolina, met his future wife, Kelly Callaham, while both were students at Anderson University. Kelly was tutoring Gil in Chemistry when they began dating. They got engaged in October 1987 while finishing their studies at Carson-Newman University in Tennessee, and married just two months later. The couple didn’t plan to have a large family, and didn’t use birth control, choosing instead to leave the number of children up to God. Gil told *Dateline* in 2011 that they initially expected to have only two or three children.

The couple’s oldest son, Zachary Bates, was born shortly after their wedding, and their 19th child, Jeb Bates, arrived in 2012. When it comes to remembering all their children’s names, Kelly jokes that her husband, Gil, who owns Bates Tree Service, has a better memory than she does.

Zachary, born on December 30, 1988, was homeschooled along with his siblings and studied with Bill Gothard’s Institute in Basic Life Principles. While his early courtship with Sarah Reith was featured on *19 Kids and Counting*, he eventually married Whitney Perkins, whom he met while she worked as a carhop at Sonic. They began courting in 2013 and were married that December, with John-David Duggar as one of the groomsmen. Together, they have six children: sons Bradley (born October 2014) and Jayden (born June 2021), and daughters Kaci (born June 2016), Khloé (born November 2019), and Lily Jo (born August 2023).

Besides his work with the family history company, Zachary has also been a police officer, a county commissioner, and a real estate agent.

Born on January 23, 1990, just thirteen months after her brother, Michaela Bates Keilen developed a knack for sewing at a young age, often making dresses for her family and helping with the laundry. She and her future husband, Brandon Keilen, dated for two years before he could propose – waiting until he finished bible college – and got engaged in April 2015.

After getting married in Chicago that August, the couple faced difficulties trying to have a family. Michaela openly shared their fertility journey through her blog and YouTube channel. Following a miscarriage in 2021, they began fostering two young boys.

Erin Bates Pain, born on May 2, 1991, shared with *People* magazine that she has only positive memories of how her parents raised her. She said looking back, her childhood was filled with wonderful experiences and happy memories.

Growing up without a TV wasn’t a loss, she explained. Instead, her family spent that time playing with their dad, enjoying games together, and creating lasting memories. She believes this actually made them more resourceful and intelligent.

After marrying Charles “Chad” Paine III in 2013, Erin and Chad were excited to start a large family. Unfortunately, a blood clotting disorder caused several miscarriages before they welcomed their first child, Carson, in May 2015. They went on to have Brooklyn (August 2016), Everly (May 2018), Holland (November 2019), and Finley (January 2022). Despite believing they couldn’t have any more children, their family continued to grow with William (October 2023) and Henry (August 2025). Following Henry’s birth, Erin experienced septic shock, and Chad shared on Instagram, asking for prayers for her recovery from the complications.

Lawson Bates, born July 27, 1992, started his own lawn care business, Lawson’s Lawncare, when he was just 13 years old. He gained some attention after interacting with Jana Duggar on Instagram, but later announced his engagement to Tiffany Espensen. He proposed during a trip to Italy in October 2021. Bates told *People* magazine that getting to know Espensen – her personality, interests, and goals – had been the best experience of his life, and they’d made many great memories together over the past year.

The couple got married on a yacht near San Diego in May 2022. They sadly experienced a miscarriage, but later welcomed their son, William, in July 2024. Just under a year after that, they announced they were expecting another baby.

Nathan Bates was born on August 29, 1993, and is a member of the large Bates family. He first became known to viewers through the show *Bringing Up Bates* when he courted Ashley Salyer, but he later proposed to Esther Keyes in May 2021. They married in October of that year, continuing a family tradition of sharing their first kiss at the wedding ceremony. Nathan and Esther welcomed their daughter, Kenna, in 2022, and their son, Graham, in October 2024. From a young age, Nathan has felt called to ministry and has pursued this through mission trips and work as a first responder.

Alyssa Bates Webster, born on November 9, 1994, played a vital role in her family, handling secretarial duties, shopping for clothes, and often preparing meals. She met John Webster while working on the campaign for Florida Congressman Daniel Webster. After becoming engaged in January 2014 – celebrating at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Orlando – they married in May of the same year. The couple, who live in Florida, have five children: Alli (born April 2015), Lexi (born January 2017), Zoey (born March 2018), Maci (born February 2021), and Rhett (born March 2023).

I’ve been following the Bates family for years, and it’s been so lovely to watch Tori’s life unfold! Born just a year after her sister in December 1995, Tori and Bobby Smith started dating in 2016 – we got to see their sweet romance play out on the show. They didn’t waste any time! They got married in December 2017, and quickly started their family. First came Robert IV in November 2018, then Kolter in May 2020, followed by their adorable daughter Charlotte in June 2021. They just keep growing! Cambree arrived in August 2022, and most recently, little Weston in May 2024. It’s been a joy to watch their family blossom!

Trace Bates, whose name means “harvester of the white fields,” was born on February 1, 1997. He met his future wife, Lydia Romeike, after being introduced by his sister, Josie Bates Balka, following a televised courtship with Chaney Kahle. They announced their engagement on YouTube in March 2022, with Trace sharing that Lydia was his best friend and a positive influence in his life. They married in October of the same year, in front of 350 guests, including Jason Duggar, who was an usher. Their son, Ryker, was born in October 2023, and they welcomed their daughter, Kaia, as a “rainbow baby” in June 2025.

Carlin Bates Stewart was born on April 11, 1998, and graduated high school with her brother, Trace, after also taking college classes. She met her husband, Evan Stewart, through her sister Erin, and they got engaged in September 2018. They married in May of the following year, with Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth as one of the bridesmaids. Their daughter, Layla, was born in January 2020 and featured on the show *Bringing Up Bates*. Their son, Zade, arrived in March 2022, and they welcomed their third child in September 2025.

Gil and Kelly welcomed their tenth child on August 4, 1999. She later met Kelton Balka at a piano recital in 2014, and they became friends. Their relationship blossomed into romance in 2017, and they got engaged in June 2018 – the proposal was even filmed! They married in October of that year, also with cameras rolling. Their family continued to grow with the arrival of daughter Willow in July 2019, followed by Hazel in June 2021, and son Miles in February 2024. They announced they were expecting another child in April 2025.

Katie Bates Clark was born on October 5, 2000, and her name means “pure grace.” She announced her relationship with Travis Clark on Facebook Live in 2019, and they got engaged by the ocean in April 2021. They married in December of that year and welcomed their daughter, Hailey, in February 2023, followed by their son, Harvey, in September 2024. Katie is a licensed cosmetologist, having graduated from The Crown College. She works as a stylist for her sister Josie’s company, Effortless Beauty, and also models for Bates Sisters Boutique.

Oh my gosh, Jackson Bates! He’s one of the famous Bates brothers – along with Warden and Isaiah, of course! He came into the world on February 17th, 2002, and it was destiny when he met Emerson Wells at a rodeo in Florida! I nearly screamed when they announced their engagement in March 2023, and the wedding in October was *amazing* – Jason Duggar was even a groomsman! And then, the sweetest news ever: baby David arrived in July 2025. I’ve been following their story forever, and it’s just so perfect!

Born on May 19, 2003, Warden is known for his energetic personality – earning him the nickname “Tigger.” He enjoys playing sports and singing, and has balanced these hobbies with work at both his dad’s excavating company and Paine Construction, where his brother-in-law, Chad, works.

The third member of the team joined on October 16, 2004. After graduating from Crown College in 2023 with a certificate in Christian foundations, and working for his father and brother-in-law Chad, he started his own lawn care company in 2022.

Addalee Bates was born prematurely on February 17, 2006, and spent time in the NICU, where she faced breathing difficulties. As a result, she wears hearing aids. Her parents intentionally added extra letters to her name as a reminder of the second chance she was given. In 2025, she finished a year-long bible study program.

I’ve been a fan of Ellie Bates for years! Her name actually means ‘strong light,’ which is so fitting. She first became part of the family crew back on April 28, 2007, and she’s frequently featured in the beautiful photos for the Bates Sisters Boutique – she really brings their style to life.

Callie-Anna Bates, the youngest daughter of Gil and Kelly, was born on August 2, 2009. Her mother, Kelly, described her as the most outgoing of their children, saying on Instagram in 2020 that people are naturally attracted to her personality.

Kelly wrote on Instagram in December 2020 that Jud Bates has quickly matured since joining them on September 15, 2010. He’s faced a couple of injuries, breaking his right collarbone twice – once while playing football and again while riding his e-bike.

The Bates family grew with the arrival of Jeb Bates on February 1, 2012. He needed some time in the NICU after he was born. Gil Bates told *People* magazine that even after having nineteen children, he was just as excited and nervous about Jeb’s arrival as he was with their first child.

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