22 Kids and Counting star Kaitie Radford has shared a sentimental video to mark an important milestone.
The 22-year-old became a mother last year to her first-born child, Ronnie, and gave a sweet glimpse into her first year of motherhood.
A social media post featured several photos of baby Ronnie from the day he was born until recently, along with a poem narrated in the background called “Today You Turned One”.
She captioned the Instagram post: “RONNIE HUDSON CARTER IS ONE!!!”
Katie Radford marked the first birthday of her baby son, Ronnie
|The message continued: “One whole year of cuddles, bottles, nappies and unforgettable memories, honestly wouldn’t change you for the world you bring me so much joy and teach me new things every single day I love being you mummy.”
Ms Radford ended the post: “I love you so much #firsttimemom #octoberbaby #1today #firstbirthday #bigboy #happy.”
Ms Radford, the eighth child of Sue and Noel Radford, parents of Britain's biggest family, revealed earlier this year that unfortunately she had split from Ronnie’s father, ex-boyfriend Connor Carter.
The former couple lived in a flat close to the Radford family home in Morecambe.
Announcing the birth of her son last October, Sue and Noel Radford shared the happy news with fans on social media.
Posting a series of snaps, the first one of Katie holding her newborn son, they captioned the post: "Welcome to the world Ronnie.
"He's just so precious congratulations Katie and Connor he’s just amazing. very proud nana and grandpops." (sic)
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The couple now have 14 grandchildren along with their large brood of children, whose ages range from 36 to five.
Katie herself also shared a touching post to mark the special occasion.
Posting a few photos, she wrote: "Tuesday 8th October born at 5:03PM weighing 7:11 the day you changed our lives forever little man mummy and daddy love you so much RONNIE HUDSON CARTER." (sic)
The milestone post was soon abuzz with comments from fans wishing Ronnie a happy first birthday.
One penned: "Happy 1st birthday hope you have a great day Ronnie."
"Happy 1st birthday beautiful boy hope he has a great day," a second wrote.
Another shared a lengthy and re-assuring message to the mother that read: "Happy 1st Birthday Ronnie I hope you have a magical day with your family @katieeradfordd.
"I cannot believe you are one already Ronnie where has time gone. Sending lots of love P.S. KATIE YOU ARE AN AMAZING MUM TO RONNIE.
"YOU ARE DOING SUCH A FANTASTIC JOB BRINGING HIM UP ON YOUR OWN AS A SINGLE PARENT, DON'T LET THE HATERS OR THE TELL YOU DIFFERENT. KEEP BEING YOU."
Katie Radford welcomed her first child Ronnie last October
|"Happy birthday Ronnie. Enjoy your day," another commented.
"The happiest birthday ever to the happiest smiling little man called Ronnie I adore him," another shared.
One more added: "Happy 1st Birthday Ronnie Roo. Where's the time gone?! I hope he has the most amazing day." (sic)