Bates Family Blog - Pure Love At First Sight

I know some momma’s have a hard time deciding on whether or not they’ll have an epidural but for me… I knew without a shadow of doubt, I wanted one! This momma planned on a pain-free pregnancy! In fact, my plan was to get an epidural the moment I stepped inside the hospital ready to deliver this baby of mine! Have you ever heard the saying, “if you want to make God laugh, make a plan?” Well, in tonight’s show you see just how well my plan turned out!
Even now that I’m beyond it, I can’t quite put into words just how painful natural birth was for me but the screaming and crying you saw in tonight’s episode pretty much sums it up!
When the pain started to come, the only thing that got me through was the thought that soon, I was going to get to hold my baby. While I couldn’t verbalize it then, my heart was overwhelmed with the realization that Chad and I were about to meet all of our love, our hopes and our dreams face-to-face. Of course, these sentiments get a little lost when you’re begging your husband, your mom and the nurses to help put you out of your misery!
And then it just happened… a miracle! The unbearable pain that I thought would never go away, dissipated and was replaced with a joy unlike I’ve ever known. Time stood still as I looked at my little boy in awe of God’s grace and goodness.
As I watch our lives playback, it seems as if every lovely thing that ever happened, and every heartbreak we ever endured… all led to this very moment. I waited so long to meet him and here I was, finally able to hold him. I think our hearts grew three sizes that day. 😉
I’ve said it before but I don’t mind saying it everyday… thank you for your prayers and your continued support. So many of you are like family cheering us on and we can’t wait to share what’s next with you.
Love,
Erin

Recap: Erin's little miracle

Chad and Erin are finishing getting Carson's nursery before he is born. Since the pregnancy is high risk and they don't know when he will be here. Erin wants to make sure that it is done.
The whole family reflects on the journey to parenthood that both Chad and Erin have gone through in the past 18 months.
Meanwhile, Brandon and Michaella are taking care of two things on their list for their wedding with it being a few months away. Michaella's aunt Kay is bringing over cakes for the couple to chose since Brandon is town. They chose strawberry since they liked that one the best. 
Chad surprises Erin with a little get away before Carson arrives but it's not to far from their doctor's office since they are not sure when he will be born. High Risk pregnancy bring an extra risk of early labor. Chad surprises Erin with getting her nails and her toes done. Later Chad and Erin headed to another little store to get some ideas about how to decorate their house. They headed for dinner where he hands her a special little note that he wrote.
Kelly decides that it time to send the girls to get some baby clothes since Erin did not get that much at her baby shower. She has the girls take Judson and Jeb with them. Kelly and Gil used to have this rule about not touching anything in the store but the boys don't listen to that rule and goes wild.
After shopping is done, the girls take the clothes to Erin's house to give them to her. Chad and Erin love the clothes and can't wait for Carson to wear them. Chad and Erin decided to show the little boys the baby birds that have decided to rest in their flower pot.
Later in the show, Michaella is wanting to pick out the girls dresses. She found the dress for little girls and then finds the dress for the big girls.
On May 14th, Erin wakes up to find that she is in labor. Chad calls her mom and then calls the doctor which means that they are headed to the hospital. Erin's labor goes and she gives birth within two hours.