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6-Month-Old Baby Survives Coronavirus After Fighting Heart Conditions And Lung Problems
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone. However, while hospitals are overcrowded and medical staff are seriously lacking protective gear with tens of thousands already dead, there are also glimmers of hope and positivity rising up amid the chaos.
Erin Bates is the 6-month-old daughter of parents Emma and Wayne, who, right after having major heart surgery, was diagnosed with the coronavirus. Erin and her family have been fighting for her life for her entire life at this point, and are now celebrating yet another victory as last Friday, she was said to have beaten COVID-19, despite all odds.
Meet Erin, the 6-month-old baby who has shown that nothing is ever truly impossible in the face of diversity
Image credits: Emma Bates
So, let’s rewind. Emma and Wayne Bates had been trying to conceive for ten years when they received word that they were finally expecting. Baby Erin was born October 8th, 2019.
However, nearly two months later, on November 29th, they found out that little Erin had a rare & dangerous heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallots. Another month later, on December 23rd, Erin had the much-needed Fallot heart repair surgery and spent a week in intensive care.
After only two days in the cardiac ward, she was admitted back to the ICU after contracting RSV, a virus that causes respiratory tract infections. Her lungs ended up collapsing and she was diagnosed with bronchomalacia, the weakening of cartilage in the walls of the bronchial tubes, and tracheomalacia, the narrowing of the airways.
Image credits: Emma Bates
Despite having heart and lung problems, under intensive care, and in post-op, Erin managed to beat COVID-19
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It was eventually discovered that she couldn’t breathe without the help of a breathing machine due to the fact that her heart had grown in a way that pushes against her airways. Since then, the parents were told to prepare for an extended stay at the hospital as Erin will have to grow bigger and to see if things work out on their own in a few months’ time. If not, they will try surgery again.
As if things weren’t bad already, on April 10th, Erin contracted the coronavirus, effectively extending her ongoing 4-month stay at the hospital. However, by this point, she is a certified warrior and, despite her life hanging by a thread, the doctors announced that she had pulled through and beaten COVID-19.
Image credits: Emma Bates
This serves as a great example that COVID is not a death sentence for people with pre-existing conditions
Image credits: Emma Bates
Erin’s dad Wayne explained that the virus had hit her hard and there were ups and downs, but it serves as proof that the coronavirus is not a death sentence for people who have other pre-existing conditions. She overcame the problems and is now living with a smile on her face.
Needless to say, after such a roller coaster, the parents are greatly relieved.
Throughout this time, only one parent was allowed to stay with the baby at the hospital, and that was Erin’s mother Emma. However, for the first time in a while since the COVID-19 diagnosis, Wayne was finally able to go to the hospital and see his daughter.
Image credits: Emma Bates
Erin overcame COVID against all odds, but she still has other battles to fight, for which a GoFundMe campaign was launched
Image credits: Emma Bates
News of this spread quickly through the internet. And it shouldn’t come as a surprise as it’s the kind of positive and feel-good news that everyone needs nowadays given that much of the world is in lockdown and the virus is still at large. It’s a message of hope that hints at things starting to get better.
A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help the family deal with the emotional, physical, and financial burden of this situation, so consider donating to the cause here. And it doesn’t have to stop here as you can also join the Erin’s Journey Facebook group set up by Emma and Wayne if you want to follow little Erin’s journey through life and her medical treatment.
Watch a video of the moment Erin was finally moved out of isolation and officially beat COVID-19
The internet showed its support for the family and thanked the doctors for their immense help
What do you think ?
Rosie Hamilton 4 years ago
Happy life little girl! Congratulations to the family and to the staff at Alder Hey Children's hospital! ♥❤♥♥ NHS
Hans 4 years ago
I am sorry to be negative here despite the happy story, but the untold catastrophe behind this is that a baby after serious surgery can catch a virus. Hospital-acquired infections kills ten thousands in the US and Europe alone each year. The same measurements that would stop the spread of these would stop the spread of a virus like corona within hospitals. Ensuring that hospitals only heal people and do not make them sick is a major task for the years to come!
Bengü Taşkesen 4 years ago (edited)
All the best luck to Erin, but "in the face of adversity", not "diversity". Diversity didn't make her sick and Bored Panda needs an editor.
Martha Meyer 4 years ago
That poor baby! What a bunch of horrible stuff to happen one after the other!
Chris DiFonso 4 years ago
The photos are heartbreaking. I'm so happy Erin is alive and better.
Ginny Weasley 4 years ago
Baby is gorgeous and a fighter. I hope she lives a long and happy life.
sophia lazzaro 4 years ago
Awwww, precious! That is incredible! Later in life during flu season, she'll be on top of the world <3
Smara Elena 4 years ago
I think you might've meant "in the face of adversity" instead of "in the face of diversity"
Joseph Karthic 4 years ago (edited)
I couldnt sleep for 2 days when My 1 month old baby didnt poop for 4 days....These parents have impossible strong heart for what theyre going through,,,Seeing the baby in that condition breaks my heart....May god be with them and protect the baby....
miley stewert 4 years ago
omg I fell so bad for the parents they must have been very stressed whwen she was in the hospital
CHUA YEE HWEE 4 years ago
that girl is one tough baby! Congrats on surviving heart, lung, and COVID-19!hope she has a healthy and wonderful life! I can't imagine what she has gone through!
sophia lazzaro 4 years ago
I know! I'm going through so many tissues and lemme tell you, it's not the best time!
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Brad crawford 3 years ago
After years of working in construction and smoking cigarettes,I was diagnosed with COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. As my illness progressed, I found myself relying on supplemental oxygen around the clock. Even getting out of bed became a challenge.My doctors and specialists recommended a lung transplant, but after researching the pros and cons of such a drastic procedure, I decided to try something less invasive. I contacted multivitamin herbal cure cape town for organic natural treatment you can search for them on google. Following the COPD and pulmonary fibrosis herbal treatment procedure , my lung function has improved dramatically after my first four weeks of the herbal formula .My quality of life has gotten a lot better. I was amazed that I could breathe without any dead air. I no longer need oxygen and look forward to continued improvement because a specialist told me already I have a chance of getting rid of my condition totally due to the herbal treatment effectiveness . If you
Brad crawford 3 years ago
After years of working in construction and smoking cigarettes,I was diagnosed with COPD and pulmonary fibrosis, i started on COPD/IPF Herbal formula treatment from multivitamin herbal cure, the treatment worked incredibly for my lungs condition. I used the herbal treatment for over 7 weeks, it reversed my chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. My severe shortness of breath, dry cough, low energy, fatigue, chest tightness and others gradually disappeared. Visit multivitamin herbal cure official web page multivitamincare . org This COPD and pulmonary fibrosis treatment has improved the quality of my life greatly, i breath much better and It feels comfortable!
sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago
Tremendous happy ending, a long fight for life, parents had to be strong, Erin is a fighter, much love to the family, God bless !!!
Rosie Hamilton 4 years ago
Happy life little girl! Congratulations to the family and to the staff at Alder Hey Children's hospital! ♥❤♥♥ NHS
Hans 4 years ago
I am sorry to be negative here despite the happy story, but the untold catastrophe behind this is that a baby after serious surgery can catch a virus. Hospital-acquired infections kills ten thousands in the US and Europe alone each year. The same measurements that would stop the spread of these would stop the spread of a virus like corona within hospitals. Ensuring that hospitals only heal people and do not make them sick is a major task for the years to come!
Bengü Taşkesen 4 years ago (edited)
All the best luck to Erin, but "in the face of adversity", not "diversity". Diversity didn't make her sick and Bored Panda needs an editor.
Martha Meyer 4 years ago
That poor baby! What a bunch of horrible stuff to happen one after the other!
Chris DiFonso 4 years ago
The photos are heartbreaking. I'm so happy Erin is alive and better.
Ginny Weasley 4 years ago
Baby is gorgeous and a fighter. I hope she lives a long and happy life.
sophia lazzaro 4 years ago
Awwww, precious! That is incredible! Later in life during flu season, she'll be on top of the world <3
Smara Elena 4 years ago
I think you might've meant "in the face of adversity" instead of "in the face of diversity"
Joseph Karthic 4 years ago (edited)
I couldnt sleep for 2 days when My 1 month old baby didnt poop for 4 days....These parents have impossible strong heart for what theyre going through,,,Seeing the baby in that condition breaks my heart....May god be with them and protect the baby....
miley stewert 4 years ago
omg I fell so bad for the parents they must have been very stressed whwen she was in the hospital
CHUA YEE HWEE 4 years ago
that girl is one tough baby! Congrats on surviving heart, lung, and COVID-19!hope she has a healthy and wonderful life! I can't imagine what she has gone through!
sophia lazzaro 4 years ago
I know! I'm going through so many tissues and lemme tell you, it's not the best time!
Load More Replies... Brad crawford 3 years ago
After years of working in construction and smoking cigarettes,I was diagnosed with COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. As my illness progressed, I found myself relying on supplemental oxygen around the clock. Even getting out of bed became a challenge.My doctors and specialists recommended a lung transplant, but after researching the pros and cons of such a drastic procedure, I decided to try something less invasive. I contacted multivitamin herbal cure cape town for organic natural treatment you can search for them on google. Following the COPD and pulmonary fibrosis herbal treatment procedure , my lung function has improved dramatically after my first four weeks of the herbal formula .My quality of life has gotten a lot better. I was amazed that I could breathe without any dead air. I no longer need oxygen and look forward to continued improvement because a specialist told me already I have a chance of getting rid of my condition totally due to the herbal treatment effectiveness . If you
Brad crawford 3 years ago
After years of working in construction and smoking cigarettes,I was diagnosed with COPD and pulmonary fibrosis, i started on COPD/IPF Herbal formula treatment from multivitamin herbal cure, the treatment worked incredibly for my lungs condition. I used the herbal treatment for over 7 weeks, it reversed my chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. My severe shortness of breath, dry cough, low energy, fatigue, chest tightness and others gradually disappeared. Visit multivitamin herbal cure official web page multivitamincare . org This COPD and pulmonary fibrosis treatment has improved the quality of my life greatly, i breath much better and It feels comfortable!
sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago
Tremendous happy ending, a long fight for life, parents had to be strong, Erin is a fighter, much love to the family, God bless !!!
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