Baby William Comes Home | The Kids Get To Meet Their Brother!

After being in the NICU for a few days following William’s birth, we were thrilled to be able to head home to be with the kids and introduce them to their newborn baby brother!
The kids have been so excited about our return home - I’m so grateful for the wonderful care my sister Michael took of our children and for helping them to create an absolutely breathtaking “Welcome William” display of art, balloons, and beautiful decorations.
We were also blessed to have Nana Paine (Chad’s mom) fly down to be with us. What a blessing it has been to have family in town to help us transition into life with 6 children! Nana has been creating wonderful crafts with the kids, has cooked many meals as well as delicious treats (even Gluten Free cookies for me). I am so grateful for the women I get to call “Mom” in my life - Both my mom and Chad’s mom have been the greatest support for our family over the last few weeks!
The video also shares some of our candid moments throughout the home, capturing the reactions and special moments the kids have been enjoying with their baby brother. We are truly blessed - We are truly grateful for your prayers, your messages and comments, and for following along with us on this journey as a family.
We’re so excited about this next chapter in the life of our family - Stay tuned!
We LOVE you!
Chad & Erin
#WelcomeHome #newborn #baby #siblings #family #home #orlando #welcome #blessed

[@MegaCj65]

The way your kids look at William just melts my heart. You and Chad have done an incredible job raising your sweet babies. ❤

[@HowieHoward-ti3dx]

Nice to see a white family having many kids. Whites need to have more kids by the boatload or western civilization will be destroyed thanks to blacks, browns and Asians.

[@donnasmallwood9793]

Who else has tears 😢 in their eyes seeing that baby brother laid in Carson's arms. Thank you Jesus for hearing and answering his prayers. God knows our hearts and what we need 💙🙏💙

[@taylor4200_xx]

I cried when they were all jumping up and down waiting for Chad to pull up to the house. The Paine family is beautiful and the love they have for each other is soooo palpable.

[@sarahludos7970]

I did!!! God answered prayers!!!

[@DarleneAuthement-kc6re]

🥹♥️🤗🙏

[@lisaremy4817]

I am. What a precious picture that will be. Carson holding him and baby William looking at Carson ❤

[@indigobrooklyn1234]

Been praying for Brandon and Michaella

[@karanelson1851]

Holland is precious I loved her little conversation about not wanting baby brother to grow up😢

[@rah2209]

That HUGE smile on Carson’s face ❤️. Those two will have a bond like no other. I know God is smiling too.

[@alanawallace849]

I’m not crying, I’m not crying… who am I kidding?? I AM crying!! This is the sweetest ever!! Seeing Carson hold his little brother that he has prayed for for so long just melted me!!

[@samanthafitzgerel4460]

I prayed a prayer of Thanksgiving when I saw Carson holding onto his promise, William. Gods promises are “yea and Amen!!” Like the song says, “we can sing of the goodness of God!” I am so happy for y’all! ❤

[@beachgirl0668]

Carson is so amazing with his brother. It's going to be nice to watch him with William as he gets older. All the kids seem to love their baby brother.

[@anneleonard8535]

He is going to look out for his younger brother...

[@honeyk4551]

They all do.. I’m sure it’s like having a real life doll that sleeps and eats lol

[@noorbohamad5796]

⁠@@honeyk4551newborn babies tend to be so so very small that they indeed look like real life dolls that like actually lives breaths eats sleeps and stuff

[@annmarie5874]

What a handsome Family. CONGRAGULATIONS TO ALL SISTERS, "AN" OLDER BROTHER AND THE PATENTS WHOM I BET WERE HIGH SCHOOL SWEET❤s! GOOD LUCK

[@user-jy6jx1cz1q]

There's nothing better than seeing proud big brother, Carson, holding and loving on his little brother! Absolutely loved this. Congratulations!

[@MiddaP]

Michaela, your heart for your nieces and nephews is so precious and they will not forget the memories you created with them. 🧡 Chad and Erin, your daughter's insight and wisdom was perfectly articulated; 'he will need good food, like protein'...🥹

[@annekennedy8127]

Michaela is just the best auntie...and , besides Erin, one of the lovliest of the Bates' girls...

[@annayork8979]

Aww all the kids holding William was just the cutest thing 😍

[@kristinsmith4827]

Brings me to tears seeing sweet Carsons prayers answered!

[@sallysmith155]

I must say it was emotional seeing Carson's holding his baby brother William.And seeing the girls holding their baby brother was so adorable .🩷🩵

[@cookwithcaroline5907]

Just think how just two babies ago you didn’t think you could have anymore children due to your health struggles. God has really blessed you all! William was a perfect name. We have two ‘William’s’ in our family with nicknames of ‘Will’ and ‘Liam’. I hear he’s already‘Will’. He’s absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!🍼🐣👩‍🍼🧑‍🍼

[@HT-sh1yj]

Carson is such a wonderful little boy. With role models like Carson and Chad, I’m sure William will become a wonderful little boy also.

[@SM-ul3ph]

So sweet. And the baby girl I think Holly? Talking to yaw about babies growing up. That was the cutest. You can really see the different personalities of all of your babies. Congratulations on baby William. Wish you the best recovery

[@irmaflores9271]

Carson is just so in love with his new baby brother! How blessed this baby is to have such a wonderful loving family. God is good. ❤😊

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Seeing Cason's face was the best. It's been a long wait for you, little man but you finally have a brother. ❤❤❤

[@doodlebug4022]

Michaela is such a wonder wife, aunt, sister and friends to so many. My heart would be overflowing with love if God blessed her with her own baby. Michaela is the best of the best and everyone around her is blessed.

[@jeanniehamm1207]

Chad and Erin you are raising amazing children. Thank you both for showing the world what a functional family looks like. Such a blessing to so many

[@lr9010]

The growing up conversation was just the best thing ever!!

[@juliefeatch4820]

So sorry me again. It brought tears down my face seeing Carson being so gentle and that look in Carson's eyes. William will be a very lucky boy. My eldest grandson is called William. 😍

[@loriblanken9]

So happy Carson got his baby brother, that he prayed for, he is such a good BIG brother to all his sisters and little brother, so sweet 🩷🩷🩷🩷💙🩵

[@barbrussell8437]

Watching Carson with his answered prayer. No words. So beautiful. God is good.

[@jeanettesellwood9762]

After having four little sisters Carson looks totally overwhelmed to have a baby brother to cuddle. So beautiful to see them together 💙💙

[@LorriClark-mn6xt]

William is absolutely precious and the way his brother and sisters react to him when he came home was adorable! I do believe Carson is smitten. 😊

[@bethzimmerman3760]

Carson may not see it, but I definitely see the resemblance between him and baby William. It was so sweet seeing the excitement your children had when they got to meet their new baby brother.

[@joyaustin3140]

You’ll just make people want to have a lot of kids 😊. Be fruitful and multiply 💝Welcome baby William💝…To God be all the Glory💕

[@Mammaj1963]

Omg that little girl talking about kids growing up is so wise beyond her years . 😅

[@nicolegordon129]

Evie telling Erin not to be sad and not to open her eyes so she doesn’t see baby William grow up was the most precious thing ever. The kids’ reaction to their baby brother was priceless! I love how all of his siblings look at him.

[@asimon8313]

Tears of joy every moment of this video. Such precious moments between your darling children and their infant brother. And, Michael did an amazing job! ALL of your babies were well loved in your absence. Loved the artwork, the balloon arch, etc. May God continue to bless, strengthen, and encourage each one of you during this busy season. 🥰🙏🏻

[@jeanniehamm1207]

Carson is already a young man. I appreciate his heart ❤️. Good job Carson you are an amazing big brother . Your siblings are so blessed to have you as a leader. Good job Chad and Erin!!

[@lisaremy4817]

Chad and Erin, what a beautiful family you have created with God’s blessings. You can feel all the love as we watched all of your children holding baby William and just the joy from everyone. You are so blessed. ❤

[@MedicareWithShuah]

Oh my stars, Holly's little "mom-voice" is the best, she is amazing! Every one of your kiddos are so special Erin, I feel blessed just to tag along. I told my 11-year-old son tonight about how I had prayed for Baby William for a few years, and a few other babies that have come this year (Allysa's little man!) and my skeptical son agreed that "when many people pray for the same thing, maybe God hears it louder..." Welcome William, God Bless you Paine Family

[@lindsaybezet3517]

Congratulations, Paine family!! William is gorgeous! Erin, you always look your most beautiful right after you have your babies, even though you are probably exhausted!! And what a blessing Michaela is!! She is so kind to take care of your babies, decorate, and everything else she did. What a selfless example she is! God bless all of you! Happy Thanksgiving, too!!

[@honnorjustice]

You are amazing parents. So patient and kind with your children.

[@AmyB4]

The kids’ excitement is precious! Congratulations on another sweet miracle!

[@emmymegify]

Congratulations Erin & Chad! I’m so very happy for you all. Side note - Carson’s penmanship is unbelievable! He’s very talented.

[@jillwalls9330]

It is so precious to see Carson and William together. I can just picture the boys running around outside together playing. It’s going to be so sweet. I’m so happy for him. ❤😊

[@emilykane8736]

SO grateful to the Lord for answering Carson’s prayers in giving him a brother❤🙂 God is so very good and faithful.😊😊😊

[@darlenecorcoran2892]

as happy as i am for all of you, i'm honestly happiest for carson. he's such an awesome big brother to the girls and i'm so happy he's got a brother to dote on too. what a wonderful role model he is and will be for william

[@marsihopkins1995]

I cried watching the kids reaction with Carson jumping at the door . You have a great little mama there . Love the welcome home crafts . Your kids are very smart . William is absolutely adorable . Love both Grandmas and Michaela were there

[@elizabethgarcia-xc1zz]

I been watching Erin since she was first on United Bates of America. She stood out to me and I watched up until they took the show bringing up Bates off tv. I knew she would make the sweetest Mama and she is. Both her and Chad are the kindest parents and should be a role model for the loving of children. God bless them all. 🙏 ❤️ 👑 🕊️

[@annekennedy8127]

If all children had parents like Chad and Erin, there would be a next generation of well-adjusted kids...not like a lot of kids today, who don't have the ability to cope, or are so entitled...

[@elizabethgarcia-xc1zz]

@@annekennedy8127 it's not the childrens fault children learn what they live. 🙏😢

[@littleme3597]

@@elizabethgarcia-xc1zz That is what she said, just in a different way.

[@debbieanderson6740]

Chad and Erin you have the sweetest family ever! And Carson..such a tender heart. And listening to him read his book. His penmanship is so good! He seems like a very sensitive and kind young man.

[@stevenpryer5880]

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[@noorbohamad5796]

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[@theresadavis4885]

What an exciting welcome!!! How lucky is William to be born into a family with so much love!!! What a lucky little boy!!! Congrats!!!!

[@rosemaryroutte7379]

I really enjoyed this beautiful post. You have done wonders with your beautiful children. They all are so tender with William. You are so blessed! Plus Erin since my husband passed & the fact that he was a minister, your beautiful music is helping me to be stronger. Hymns are so important for all of us. God bless you both and your beautiful family.

[@elizabethelizabeth8434]

William looks so much like his father.

[@jeannedennis5863]

I'm just bawling because you can actually feel the love from this sweet family. Oh how I wish we were neighbors. To watch those kids continue to flourish as big brother and sisters to sweet William. Yall have done an amazing job raising your babies. God bless you all.

[@alisonsutton902]

Your kids are too cute with William. Carson is just precious. What a wonderful testimony to God faithfully answering a child's prayers

[@RachaelNelson-yl9ht]

Love how excited they are to met him

[@vjohnson2400]

The kids are so adorable and gentle with their new brother. Carson could not be more proud to be a big brother. Holly is so wise for a little girl, beyond her years! William Gage is the luckiest wee boy to be born into the Paine family.

[@synthiaamaartir9553]

Your children are so intuitive and intelligent. I love how you care for all your children. It’s so beautiful! ❤

[@dollfactory]

He is Soo precious!! I'm couldn't be more happy for you all!! Also if you see this tell Carson his cursive writing is phenomenal!! Much love❤

[@giggysmom]

Om goodness...this is probably the sweetest baby home coming ever!!!❤

[@stephaniejohnson4452]

It’s so precious to see how much his siblings are in love ❤with William

[@eversosophi9653]

Beautiful video • Carson's penmanship is spectacular ❤️ the joy of the Lord is present here ❣️

[@ladykathrynperry9094]

I think it’s lovely to take notice of your kindness and your patience with your children especially when so greatly exhausted with a large family like I!!

[@btlan6121]

This is a real traditional beautiful American family. I can see love and happiness on everyone ‘ s face.

[@TracyK777]

What a precious video of your sweet babies! Thank you for sharing! 💙💙💙

[@mbp_33]

Wow the way William looks at Carson and Carson looks at William is just the most precious thing! They definitely have a special connection! You have a beautiful family. I love how your little girl (sorry can’t think of her name) was talking about not being sad about William being the last baby and not closing your eyes so you can watch him grow! ❤

[@vickifg13]

What a loving family ❤❤❤❤ your little girl that was telling her Daddy about all of them growing up and leaving home was so sweet. When she said Moma needs to keep her eyes shut so she can see them growing up was the sweetest.❤❤❤

[@Lurthatgurl]

Baby William is absolutely precious. And having such wonderful support from both sides is so nice. Michael is truly a blessing. Welcome home William 🤗

[@1985tmc]

Congratulations family! That’s such a wonderful testimony of God’s faithfulness. How God can pour out His spirit upon the children, just like us by faith and bring hope to our lives for the glory of God. They are so precious in His sight.

[@amywood8642]

The reaction was so sweet from all of them. Carson is such a sweet, kind & loving big brother. And the girls have a real baby "doll" to take of & "mommy".

[@mariedoremus8440]

What a sweet welcome home greeting! 💙💗💗💗💗💙

[@mariaoleary2512]

Who else wants Erin to be their mom? She is an amazing mom, so sweet, patient with her kiddos…

[@jera4121986]

Or even to just be a mom like Erin. She’s such an amazing inspiration.

[@emilykane8736]

She is just SO precious ❤🥹🥹Chad is a gem as well and the kids are just darling. ❤Father, continue to bless this precious family always.

[@nancyfarkas3592]

That’s kind of insulting to your own moms

[@honeyk4551]

Not everyone has or had a hands-on attentive mother. I feel like the wait Erin experienced before Carson has encouraged her to pour into those babies 💯

[@honeyk4551]

She has good role models too Her mom and Chads

[@bethpittsiirjdjdb1028]

I love it how Carson and William look at each other. I had a tear in my eye. Holly and her cute talk. Everyone needs a sister like Michael in there life. Love the video ❤❤❤

[@momof2souls614]

Congratulations Carson, your fervent prayer has been answered ❤️🙏 and you are and will continue to be, an AMAZING big brother. Chad and Erin, you have done and continuing to be an awesome mom & dad; Congratulations to you both ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@franbertucci3570]

what a wonderful scene when each of your children got to hold baby William. Thanks for sharing that moment with me. I don't have any Children so I really enjoy watching your little ones, may the Lord richly bless your family.

[@livierhuerta9858]

Holly’s conversation is so so precious!!! What a beautiful heart. Praying for blessings for your family. How sweet of your family to come and help you from Aunt Michaela to chads mom. Congratulations! God bless!

[@chessyharris6200]

Chad, you and Erin do a wonderful job with your kids. I know Carson loves all his little sisters, but I believe he will have a special bond with the little brother he prayed so hard and so long for. I love watching the family videos. Enjoy this time. Dont blink as you know, they grow up way too quickly . ❤

[@rinaticson390]

Carson holding his brother, just melted my ❤❤😅😊😊

[@beckysmith1602]

Michaela you are such a sweet sister to all of your siblings!! Always there for them!!! I pray God answers your prayers and fills your arms soon!!! ❤ Chad and Erin congratulations William is beautiful and sooo sweet!!! ❤

[@suestephan3255]

Chad your Mom has to have lots of energy helping your big family. It’s a labor of love but don’t forget she is double your age. Such a nice bonding time. God’s blessings.

[@melissabradshaw2952]

Congratulations on sweet William. He is precious. I think Carson is already the best big brother to his sisters and now William. You could not have a better sister in Michaela, I know she cherishes each of her nieces and nephews, as well as her siblings. I pray for Michaela and Brandon to have their prayers answered for their own little one. Much love to you and Chad, I look forward to seeing how much William grow and all the kids continue to grow. Again, congratulations to you and Chad on sweet little William!

[@lisapitts9518]

Chad & Erin you 2 were on my Heart last night. WOW what a Beautiful family you have. Your children are beyond precious.

[@sheriturner6118]

All the children are precious and loving. What testimony to you both as parents!!! Finny has grown so much and Holly's hair is so long since the summer.

[@kathymowery148]

Congratulation to Mom & Dad and Carson, Brooklyn, Everly, and Finley. William is definitely look like Daddy. All your children are beautiful. I love to watch your children play they are so thoughtful of one another. You and Chad have every right to be the proud parents you are. God has blessed you to be his Children. 🙏💙💗

[@loriplate729]

Absolutely precious. The kids were so sweet, and Carson, oh my gosh, he is just the best big brother❤️

[@genv8428]

What a beautifully blessed family. Love the conversations with little ones, just priceless. And the look on Carson's face is so sweet, he and William will have an extra special bond. And what a neat story to tell William when he's older. ❤

[@pookieloo7707]

Cannot wait to see the kids reaction, especially Carson!

[@johnensminger7675]

Thanks for sharing your life with us!😊

[@christineclarke4734]

Congratulations your kids did a fantastic job doing the house up for you guys

[@missygonzalez9185]

Welcome home William! 🙏💙

[@gkskforever6909]

Michaela is a precious aunt! Her heart is so full of love for her nieces and nephews! I just know the day is coming.. where she's going to be doubly BLESSED...with children of her very own! Love the Bates family...I enjoy when they share a portion of their lives with us. And seeing their own children and families grow. God bless you each and every one. Enjoy every moment. OH how quickly the years go by. ❤

[@jaimeclark2738]

Yes god has a plan for her he is preparing to her for when it’s her time however it comes

[@donnakytle6595]

Can't wait for God's plan to come to fruition for Michela.She is the best.She is so talented .God Bless this most precious Bates Sister,who has so much LOVE for her siblings,and nieces,and nephews.

[@totallifehacker1781]

The miracle birth, and I agree seeing sibling love is awesome. Congratulations!

[@terikim4824]

Y’all made me cry!! You are so blessed. Much love to you and your beautiful babies! ❤❤

[@AnayhiasMimi4619]

Congratulations again beautiful family you have there!!!

[@JolovesDecor]

Aww. Congrats. Your daughter explaining to you her thoughts. Comforting you. ❤ she’s such a precious little girl. God’s blessed y’all. Abundantly.

[@nancymosley708]

Such sweet moments welcoming Baby William home. He is so loved. Congratulations 🎉 the kids reactions were priceless. 💙

[@christiabreeden7777]

Can I jus say that Micheala is totally the best!!.She loves all.her neices and nephews!

[@roseannraupp6623]

Erin and Chad, sending love to all of you as you share with each precious child their new brother. Such joy and tenderness and love your children have for him. You both have taught them well by your loving example. Such gratefulness for God's blessing of William. 💙

[@andreathomas5688]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!PAINE FAMILY. I know baby William is going to get a lot of loves and kisses. Enjoy ever minute with baby William.

[@kareneakers9540]

Wow! That’s a tear jerker for sure! Everyone of your children are so precious! You are so blessed! That’s so sweet that your son has been praying for a little brother and he finally got one! I love your family! May God richly bless you!

[@vickiehanan5686]

Happy Thanksgiving !!! I know what Carson is thankful for !! Praise God he answers our prayers. Those kids holding William made me tear up. The joy to meet little brother ! We love y'all and thanks for sharing your lives with us . God Bless you Chad Erin and precious children. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@ruthwarren8685]

Michaela is the BEST! So thrilled for your beautiful family! 💕

[@Marshas_Journey]

Congratulations 🎉 on new baby. It was so sweet seeing the baby with all of his happy siblings ❤. And your little girl did a wonderful job with the little book she made. You have a blessed beautiful family ❤🎉

[@jennyvezina4551]

I'm a grandmother now but the mother of 5 ! I can remember how excited my children were each time I brought home a new sibling, and to this day, it's one of my most cherished memories. I'm so happy for you and your family, Congratulations!!!!

[@juliefeatch4820]

Can I say how beautiful you are looking dear Erin. I see so much light in your eyes. You and your family are such sweethearts. God I swear looks at you all and smiles graciously. God bless. So happy for you all. 😍😍

[@johannabender4998]

The kids holding him is just so sweet ❤

[@MaryBrown-jp1mv]

Chad & Erin you are amazing parents 🙏🏻💗love seeing their love & joy that they have for William 💙 you have an amazing support system of your family and Chad‘s mom💗💕

[@jessicarhodes4880]

The talent and love each one of these kids have is truly amazing and a great example of the parents spending quality time with each one of them.❤