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Erin Bates and Chad Paine have been going strong since 2011.
Erin, who is one of Bringing Up Bates’ Gil Bates and Kelly Jo Bates’ 19 kids, and Paine met at an Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) Valentine’s Day banquet in February 2011.
The pair ended up crossing paths again in April 2011 at a conference and started pursuing a relationship. Erin and Chad got engaged in August 2013 and tied the knot that November.
After experiencing a miscarriage in 2014, Erin and Chad welcomed son Carson in 2015, followed by Brooklyn, Everly, Holland, Finley, William and Henry in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2025, respectively.
Following the birth of their seventh child, Henry, in August 2025, Chad revealed that Erin faced serious health “complications” after welcoming their son.
“We wanted to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and support you have given on our behalf,” Chad wrote via Instagram in September 2025. “It’s been a week since our miracle, Henry came into the world. He is doing well in the NICU and is our bundle of happiness. We had asked for prayer for recovery for Erin due to complications. Her labor was longer and more intense than previous births. She has been fighting through it and has been such a light and sweet testimony of grace to nurses, staff and doctors alike. We are all moved by her kindness and gratefulness in the midst of pain.”
Chad went on to say that Erin “developed a severe UTI and kidney infection” leading her into “septic shock.”
Keep scrolling to learn more about Chad and Erin’s relationship timeline through the years:
2011
Chad and Erin met at an IBLP Valentine’s Day banquet that February, but didn’t officially start dating until they reconnected at a conference a few months later.
“We met at a Valentine’s banquet, which is kind of special because I think we were meant to be,” Erin recalled during an episode of Bringing Up Bates in December 2014. “I vaguely remember seeing him there because my family was singing and I was doing some of the music and he was taking pictures. The next night is when we officially met because his family invited our family over for dinner. As soon as I walked in the door, it was love at first sight.”
The twosome became good friends before starting a romance following a conference in Texas.
“Later on that year, I think we met at a conference down in Texas, she was playing for the event,” Chad added. “Through that week long event down in Texas, I got to know her a little bit better, her family a little bit better and from then on we kind of pursued a relationship.”
December 2012
On the Bates family’s blog, the family announced that Chad had officially asked Erin to court a.k.a. the “pre-engagement stage of their relationship.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to watch God work in their relationship and we are so happy they have chosen to share their special moments with family and friends,” they wrote in January 2013.
August 2013
The pair announced their engagement.
November 2013
Chad and Erin tied the knot after nearly two years of dating.
“On November 2, 2013, we watched the daughter that we still view as a little girl romping around our living room floor, bringing smiles to all, suddenly grow up and launch a new beginning of her life as MRS. PAINE!” the Bates family’s blog shared at the time. “What an incredible emotional journey of joy, excitement, love, and yes, tears too! Our hearts are so full now that it’s hard to imagine how life could have been any better!”
March 2014
Less than one year after tying the knot, Erin and Chad suffered a miscarriage.
“We know that God knows what’s best…and we are trusting Him for that even though it’s hard, even through the tears, even through the questions…God is still good and He is still faithful,” the couple wrote in a blog post at the time. “One day we will get to see our baby and maybe then we will understand God’s plan more perfectly and more fully…but until then, we simply must trust Him!”
May 2015
Erin and Chad welcomed son Charles, who goes by Carson.
“Words cannot describe the joy we feel,” the pair said in a joint statement to People. “The pregnancy has been filled with times of excitement and gratitude, but also with many fears about Carson’s safety.”
August 2016
The lovebirds welcomed daughter Brooklyn.
“It was a ‘dream birth’ for me (because I got an epidural)!” they wrote via Instagram alongside a picture of the newborn. “It has been such a special time bonding with our new little princess! God definitely answered by prayers!”
March 2018
Nearly two years after giving birth to Brooklyn, Chad and Erin welcomed daughter Everly.
“This morning, we met our Everly Hope for the first time. The thrill and joy of holding another precious baby never grows old,” they shared in a joint statement with Us Weekly. “She has already been smothered with love and kisses, and our hearts are so thankful to God for a healthy little baby girl. Seeing Carson and Brooklyn’s faces light up at the sight of their sister brought us to tears. It feels like we are experiencing a little bit of heaven on earth right now.”
November 2019
Chad and Erin revealed that they had welcomed their fourth child, daughter Holland.
“Our hearts are overflowing with happiness and love as we embrace our newest gift, Holland Grace,” the pair told Us in a statement. “The thrill of welcoming a baby into a family never gets old, and with the added excitement of big brother and sisters, the thrill has only escalated! We are especially grateful this Thanksgiving season with the delivery of a healthy baby, surrounded by a loving family and friends. We are already so in love with this new chapter in our lives! We’re blessed.”
January 2022
The couple welcomed their fifth child, daughter Finley.
“Madly in love,” Erin wrote via Instagram Story alongside a photo of the newborn baby snuggled against her chest.
October 2023
Chad and Erin welcomed their sixth child, William.
“Welcome to the world, William Gage Paine,” Erin wrote via Instagram alongside photos of William. “You’ve already stolen our hearts! We know God has such big plans for your life and we are so overjoyed that you are part of our family. You are so loved and such an answer to prayer.”
November 2024
Erin celebrated 11 years of marriage with Chad with a sweet Instagram tribute.
“It has been 11 years since we said ‘I do’! 💍,” she wrote. “I treasure each year that passes. Doing life together with my best friend is a gift, for which I’ll always be grateful. 🥲I am still in awe of God’s goodness and mercy in our lives. I know every wife must feel their husband is the greatest, but goodness, I think I struck gold. 🥇I love you more than I ever have. (and that’s a lot!) 💋.”
August 2025
Chad announced that he and Erin had welcomed their seventh child, son Henry.
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“After a long and emotional labor, our miracle arrived. Henry Blythe was born August 25th. 💙,” he wrote via Instagram. “Henry is doing wonderful, but we would so appreciate your prayers for Erin as she continues to recover from some complications. We thank the Lord for carrying us through and for the gift of this previous boy. 💙.”
Less than one week later, Chad revealed that Erin was still facing “complications” after suffering a “severe UTI and kidney infection, which sent her into septic shock.”
“She is currently still in the ICU as doctors continue to treat, diagnose and search for answers,” he shared via Instagram in September 2025. “We would covet your prayers for this beautiful girl who is such a light in a dark world. We are holding onto God’s promises.”
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