🌟 “HE’S ONE ALREADY?!” – KATIE RADFORD’S TEAR-JERKING MILESTONE HAS 22 KIDS FANS IN FLOODGATES MODE! 🌟

One year of pure magic, cuddles, and chaos: The Radford clan’s newest starlet drops a family bombshell that’s got hearts exploding and comments exploding faster. 😭💖 What tiny triumph turned this first-time mum’s world upside down, leaving her sobbing over bottles, nappies, and “unforgettable” firsts? Why’s the whole Radford empire—from Sue’s epic empire to sibling squads—rallying with love that could melt the Morecambe Bay ice? This isn’t just a birthday—it’s a big-family glow-up that’s got viewers vowing “more episodes NOW!” Is baby joy the ultimate family glue, or hiding a heartfelt hurdle? 😢 Wipe those eyes and witness the warmth before it goes viral forever:

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, Ronni

In a moment that’s melted hearts from Morecambe to Manchester, Katie Radford, the 22-year-old star of Channel 5’s 22 Kids and Counting, marked a milestone that’s equal parts joy and gut-punch: the first birthday of her son, Ronnie Hudson Carter. The emotional Instagram post, shared on October 8, 2025—exactly one year after his dramatic arrival—has racked up over 150,000 likes and a torrent of supportive comments, turning the Radford family’s sprawling social media into a virtual hug-fest. As the eighth child of Britain’s largest brood, Sue and Noel Radford’s clan of 22 kids and counting, Katie’s candid celebration underscores the raw beauty of new motherhood amid the chaos of a family empire that’s as much business as it is bedtime stories.

The post hit like a warm wave amid autumn’s chill: A carousel of snapshots capturing Ronnie’s whirlwind year—from chubby-cheeked newborn swaddled in hospital blues to a tousled toddler smashing cake with glee. Katie, cradling her “big boy” in the final frame, captioned it with unfiltered feels: “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.” She poured out the poetry of parenthood: “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 your mummy.” The raw reflection ended on a high: “I love you so much #firsttimemom #octoberbaby #1today #firstbirthday #bigboy #happy.” Fans flooded the thread with fire emojis and fervent wishes: “Happy 1st to the cutest Radford addition—Katie, you’re smashing this mum thing!” one gushed, while another added, “From 22 kids to 23 grandkids? Sue’s empire just leveled up—pure magic!”

Ronnie’s debut was no quiet affair. Born on October 8, 2024, at 5:03 p.m. weighing a healthy 7 pounds 11 ounces, he arrived as the 10th grandchild for Sue, 50, and Noel, 54—the pie-making power couple whose Radford’s Pie Company empire funds their 22-kid whirlwind. The birth announcement, a family Instagram blitz, featured Katie beaming in a hospital gown, Ronnie’s tiny fist peeking from a blanket, captioned: “Welcome to the world Ronnie.” It came hot on the heels of a Winnie the Pooh-themed baby shower in October 2024, where the Radfords’ signature chaos reigned—siblings from eldest Chris, 37, to littlest Heidie, 5, toasting with non-alcoholic fizz amid balloon arches and bear-shaped cakes. “He’s our little October surprise,” Sue shared on their YouTube vlog Unboxing a Pram for Baby Ronnie, where Katie fumbled with a high-end buggy while dad-to-be Connor Carter, 23, quipped, “My pram days are over—welcome to the club, mate.”

Katie’s journey to mumhood has been a spotlight saga on 22 Kids and Counting, the Channel 5 hit that evolved from 2012’s 15 Kids and Counting documentary into a full franchise chronicling the Radfords’ relentless rhythm. The May 2024 pregnancy reveal—Katie and Connor popping a confetti cannon in a gender reveal filmed for the show—doubled the family’s decibel: “Baby Carter mummy and daddy can’t wait to meet you,” she posted, sparking 200,000 likes. Connor, a Morecambe mechanic who first charmed screens in 2022, moved into the Radfords’ sprawling £1 million home in May 2024, trading his flat for family fold—only to decamp to a nearby rental pre-baby for “space to grow.” The couple’s arc? Textbook Radford romance: From Connor’s awkward pie-shop audition to Katie’s tearful birth story in the January 2025 special 22 Kids and a Baby, where she confessed, “Pushing him out? Toughest 12 hours, but worth every scream.” Names brainstormed? Zaylen, Romie, Noah—settling on Ronnie Hudson, a nod to Connor’s middle name and Katie’s “river of life” vibe.

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)

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

Yet, beneath the birthday bliss lurks the Radfords’ real-talk resilience. Katie’s split from Connor in early 2025—amid whispers of “growing pains”—shook screens, but co-parenting shines: “We’re mates for Ronnie,” she told LancsLive, their Morecambe flat a stone’s throw from mum’s manse. Sue’s empire—pies funding the pandemonium—faces headwinds: A 2024 factory fire singed £50K in stock, but family fortitude prevails. Broader, the Radfords spotlight large-family life: 1 in 10 UK households juggle 5+ kids per ONS, but stigma stings—”irresponsible” trolls Sue fields weekly. Their response? Raw reels: Katie’s debt diary, Noel’s school-run sagas, a blueprint for “big love in lean times.”

The milestone ripples wider. 22 Kids and Counting‘s October 2025 Australia special—filming Daniel’s Down Under dreams—teases more: Chloe’s bump, Millie’s three-kid tango. Katie’s milestone? A microcosm: From first kicks to first steps, Ronnie’s roar echoes the Radfords’ rhythm—loud, loving, unapologetic. As October’s leaves litter Morecambe’s lanes, Katie cradles her “joy-bringer,” fans flock: “You’ve got this, mama—Radford strong.” For a family that’s counted to 22 and beyond, this birthday’s not an end—it’s an encore. Sue sums it: “More kids, more memories—our chaos is our charm.”

“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)