Storm Keating revealed she celebrated her daughter Coco’s first birthday at home as she was discharged from hospital after undergoing emergency spinal surgery.
The Australian fashion designer, 39, took to Instagram on Saturday evening to upload a sweet clip of her baby girl’s milestone celebration, as well as a montage of images from her life.
Ronan’s wife, who was admitted to Cromwell Hospital after being diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome, admitted Coco’s big day was ‘an explosion of emotions’ as she said her mini-me made her ‘the proudest mummy in the world’.
Happy birthday! Storm Keating revealed she celebrated her daughter Coco’s first birthday at home as she was discharged from hospital after undergoing emergency spinal surgery
The birthday girl appeared over the moon as her parents had decorated their home with a rainbow-print arch.
In the gushing message, the blogger wrote: ‘Happy 1st birthday to our little ray of sunshine.. our little Coco Bean.
‘Today was an explosion of so many emotions for so many wonderful reasons. I love this girl with all my heart – what a spirit and what a sparkle.
‘I’m so excited about the future ahead for this little firecracker, and the proudest mummy in the world. I love you
Hard times: The Australian fashion designer, 39, was admitted to Cromwell Hospital after being diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome earlier this month
Adorable: The fashion designer, 39, took to Instagram on Saturday evening to upload a sweet clip of moments from her life (husband Storm and son Cooper pictured with Coco)
‘Coco Knox Keating – unconditionally and always ♥️ Music copyright approval granted for use – Song ‘As Long As We’re in Love’ performed by Ronan Keating and myself.’ (sic)
Taking to Instagram on Friday night, where she shared a snap of her hand and hospital gown, the media personality said she had experienced the ‘most frightening week’ of her life after her diagnosis.
Cauda equina syndrome is a rare and severe type of spinal stenosis that causes the nerves in the lower back to become severely compressed.
‘Our little ray of sunshine’: Ronan’s wife admitted Coco’s big day was ‘an explosion of emotions’ as she said her mini-me made her ‘the proudest mummy in the world’
In a lengthy Instagram post, the mother-of-two said that she ‘wouldn’t wish what I’ve been through on anyone.’
Beginning her message, she said: ‘It’s been a long and trialling week, the most frightening week of my life.
‘But I feel so utterly grateful to Dr Syed Aftab and all the amazing specialists, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and aids at #CromwellHospital who have assisted me through this.
‘On Saturday I was rushed in with what we already knew was a very bad prolapsed disc, which had more recently escalated to the point where it needed surgical intervention.’
Shock: The mother-of-two recently told how she had initially been rushed to hospital for a ‘very bad prolapsed disc’, which needed ‘surgical intervention’ (pictured with Ronan in 2018)
Detailing how her condition escalated, she continued: ‘Whilst stabilising in hospital however, this then escalated to Cauda Equina Compression/ Syndrome which required emergency spinal surgery to avoid permanent damage.
‘If it wasn’t for Dr Aftab and his acute diligence, care, attentiveness and skills, I would not be walking out of this hospital with the prospects of leading the normal life I had always envisioned I would.’
The condition causes the nerves in the lower back to suddenly become compressed and can lead to loss of sensation, incontinence and paralysis if not treated immediately.
Sharing her gratitude towards the medical staff that helped her, Storm added: ‘There are no words that will ever come close to describing my gratitude to you Syed, thank you.
‘And to Georgia and all the wonderful nurses and healthcare assistants who wiped my tears, comforted my fears, cleaned me up and allowed me to keep my dignity in moments where I thought I would lose it… you are amazing human beings to do what you do, thank you.’
Turning to her family, she said: ‘My little girl turns one year old tomorrow and I can’t wait to get home to her (just in time!) and to my amazing family who have been supporting each other and holding the fort together in my absence this last week.
‘It couldn’t have been easy and especially knowing the way my baby @rokeating worries! So baba, @jackrkeating and @missyykeating you are my heroes and I love you and I can’t wait to get home and see you!!!!’
The businesswoman concluded her post: ‘Finally I just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone for your well wishes this last week, they filled me with strength and courage. I hope that by sharing my story, it’s a small reminder for everyone to take care of your back!
‘Many of us take our spine for granted and often our health too… but sometimes the unexpected can throw a real curve ball if you’re not paying attention or if you’re ignoring your body.
‘I’m very lucky but I wouldn’t wish what I’ve been through on anyone. We share our highs on Insta but sometimes it’s good to share our lows too. This has been one of mine ❤️.’
Ordeal: In a lengthy Instagram post, the mother-of-two explained how it had been ‘most frightening week of my life’
Storm gave birth to Coco in March last year and also shares three-year-old son Cooper with Ronan.
The happy couple met in September 2012 while they were both working on The X Factor Australia.
They tied the knot in a romantic Scottish ceremony in 2015 before announcing in December 2016 that they were expecting their first child.
Ronan shares three other children with ex-wife Yvonne Connolly: daughters Missy, 19, and Ali, 15, and son Jack, 21.
Family: The blonde gave birth to her daughter in March last year and also shares three-year-old son Cooper with the musician (pictured last year)