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Chad Paine Says Erin Bates Still Lacks Use of Right Leg After Sepsis as Doctors Seek Answers

Doctors remain without a diagnosis for Erin Bates Paine’s loss of function in her right leg.

Overview

  • In a Sept. 23 YouTube update, Chad Paine thanked supporters and described ongoing complications following Erin’s Aug. 25 delivery of son Henry.
  • He said Erin cannot use her right leg and is using a wheelchair, with clinicians described as hopeful about recovery but still unable to identify a cause.
  • Erin and newborn Henry returned home on Sept. 13 after roughly 18 days in the ICU and NICU, respectively.
  • Family updates say a severe UTI and kidney infection led to septic shock and a prolonged seizure, which a pastor described as lasting about 15 minutes.
  • Chad reported that baby Henry is healthy and asked followers to continue praying for Erin’s recovery.