KATIE Radford has shared some adorable snaps of her beautiful baby, just days after giving birth.
Earlier this week, Britain’s Biggest Family got even bigger after the 21-year-old gave birth to her first child.
Earlier this week, Katie Radford gave birth to her first son[/caption]
Just four days later, the new mum has shared a series of snaps of the beautiful boy on social media[/caption]
Katie did a birth announcement for son Ronnie Hudson Carter, who arrived on Tuesday[/caption]
She confirmed that she welcomed a baby boy, as 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.”
Katie then revealed her baby’s name is Ronnie Hudson Carter, taking the surname of her partner Connor Carter.
New dad Connor seemed over the moon, and wrote on his social media page: “Little man finally made an appearance and we are so made up.”
Since the announcement of the birth of the youngest Radford child, just four days after welcoming her son into the world, Katie took to her Instagram stories to share some gorgeous pictures of her son – and it appears that the gorgeous boy has already perfected his pout.
Katie re-shared a snap originally posted by her older sister Chloe Radford, 29, which read: “What an absolute dream you both have.”
Not only this, but Sophie, 30, the oldest daughter of the famous 22 children, also shared a series of snaps of the baby, as she beamed: “A milk drunk beauty. Look at that little pout.”
Sophie, who has three children of her own, then shared a snap of her daughter Ayprill, 10, holding the new arrival, as she explained: “Melts my heart seeing my kids with the newest arrival to the family.
“Big cousin and little cousin.
“He has so many people watching over him and loving him.”
In response, Katie wrote back and confirmed: “He loves his auntie and cousin lots.”
The Radfords are Britain’s largest family, with Morecambe-based parents Noel and Sue having 22 kids.
Little Carter is Sue and Noel’s 15th grandchild.
In Sue and Noel Radford’s book, The Radfords: Making Life Count, which is a number one best-seller on Amazon, the couple discussed their ‘healthy addiction’.
The couple wrote: “We haven’t just been addicted to love during our long and happy marriage – for most of it, we have also been addicted to having children.
“As addictions go, we think it was a pretty healthy one because it was motivated by nothing other than love – love for each other, and the love of having children.
“We are Britain’s biggest family, and proud of it. This wasn’t the plan, however. Indeed, looking at the size of our brood, you might think there was absolutely no family planning involved whatsoever!
“How we actually came to have 22 kids – rather than the three we had originally been thinking about – is all explained in the following pages, along with so much else.”
Katie Radford’s pregnancy timeline
May 2022 – Katie’s boyfriend Connor makes his first appearance on the family’s reality show
January 2024 – Katie asks parents Sue and Noel for permission for Connor to move into their Morecambe mansion with her
May 2024 – Katie announces her pregnancy with footage and snaps from her gender reveal, as she showed she’s having a boy
October 2024 – Katie hosts a Winnie the Pooh themed baby shower
October 8, 2024 – Katie’s baby Ronnie Hudson Carter is born
Sue and Noel shared their predictions for their future number of grandchildren – with the couple both thinking 70 sprogs could be on the cards.
Noel wrote: “People have asked us how many we think we might end up having – and that’s before they go on to mention great grandchildren and even, possibly, great, great and, who knows, great, great, great grandchildren!
“Sue and I have obviously chatted about it, but it’s all so unknowable.
“It would all be complete guesswork, because you just don’t know how your kids’ lives will pan out – which ones will want kids and which won’t.
“Some who you think might not have kids might go on to have a few – and vice versa.
Who are Sue and Noel’s grandkids?
- Daisy Mae – 12 years old
- Ayprill Louise – 9 years old
- Leo Thomas – 8 years old
- Maisie-Paige – 7 years old
- Jacob Colin – 5 years old
- Ophelia Jo – 4 years old
- Oaklyn Nicholas – 3 years old
- Chester Bleu – 2 years old
- Mila Eloise – 2 years old
- Elodie Jade – 1 year old
- Ronnie Hudson – 0 years old (newborn)
In addition to this, Sue and Noel have four step-grandchildren.
“But yes, you do talk about it – and I think it could be around 40 grandchildren, personally.
“Though it could end up being many more – maybe 60 or 70, perhaps.”
Sue then chimed in: “Yes, we have thought about it – and grandchildren-wise, I think those numbers sound about right.
“But although it could be 40, or 60, or 70 – or maybe even more – you really just don’t know.
“Some of the kids might not want them, some might only want one or two – it’s hard to do anything more than guess, really.”
Proud grandparents
Sue has since confirmed that she and Noel are over the moon at the arrival of their newest grandson, as she wrote on social media: “Welcome to the world Ronnie.
“He’s just so precious, congratulations Katie and Connor, he’s just amazing.
This follows Katie having an adorable Winnie the Pooh-themed baby shower[/caption]
Guests were given little pots of honey to go with the Winnie the Pooh theme[/caption]
In the birth announcement post, Katie showed off her baby bump[/caption]
Katie shares her adorable son with her partner Connor Carter[/caption]
Katie showed new dad Connor wheeling their new arrival out of the hospital[/caption]
“Very proud nana and grandpops.
“Another grandchild to love.”
Beautiful baby shower
The arrival of Ronnie follows Katie’s no expense spared baby shower, which had a Winnie the Pooh theme.
There was a blue, yellow and green balloon arch for people to pose for photos underneath, and more balloons adorning the venue and tables too.
Sue shared snaps of the occasion on Instagram and wrote: “So pleased with how the decorations turned out.”
Guests tucked into a delicious afternoon tea, and finished with a shower favour – a cookie with ‘Katie’s baby shower’, or ‘Hunny’ written on the front.
