Christine McGuinness reveals youngest daughter Felicity, 3, has autism – exactly like her twins
CHRISTINE McGuinness has revealed she and husband Paddy's three-year-old daughter Felicity has autism, like their six-year-old twins Leo and Penelope.
The 31-year-old Real Housewives of Cheshire star made the announcement on Instagram writing: "I am so proud to be your mummy."
She explained: "Recently our youngest daughter Felicity was also diagnosed with autism, three years after our twins Leo and Penelope were diagnosed.
"Going through this journey again does still bring some heartache knowing all three children will face challenges and difficulties that others won’t.
"But ultimately I feel confident as a family we are in a much stronger place, we are able to use our experience and knowledge as power helping us to feel well prepared.
"We are here to love and support our three extra special children and I thank god every day these babies are mine. Proudest mummy."
She wrote the caption alongside a poem that read: "I am so proud to be your mummy, you are everything to me.
"All three of you are thriving with ASD [Autistic Spectrum Disorder]. I will never try and change you, you are perfect as you are.
"Mummy is going to change the world to understand her superstars. You are sensitive, you are strong, and you have such a special bond.
"You are funny and talented, cheeky and sweet, you all love your toys to be kept extra neat.
"Shining brighter than the stars above. You are special, so wanted and oh so loved.
"Leo, Penelope and Felicity, you are unaware of the positive impact you have, even on the tough days you even make me laugh.
"My trio, my babies, my fabulous three. Together we are a strong, proud, unique family."
She signed it off: "All my love always, Mummy" alongside her name and Instagram handle.
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Last month Christine opened up about the "awful aftermath" of Christmas with her autistic children saying they "weren't prepared for it to end".
She had previously spoken about how Leo and Penelope had the "most successful, calmest" Christmas ever.
But the star added: "Walking away from Christmas. Last week I told how proud I was to have a Christmas tree up at home, I am still very proud that my children coped well over Christmas as they struggle so much with sensory overload, anxiety, they become easily overwhelmed.
"But, I wasn’t ready for the aftermath following Christmas Day, it has been awful."