Ayanda Thabethe pens sweet birthday message to her son as he turns one

19 March 2023 - 14:00
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Media personality Ayanda Thabethe said having a child changed her life.
Media personality Ayanda Thabethe said having a child changed her life.
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Media personality Ayanda Thabethe has reflected on how motherhood has changed her life as she celebrates her baby boy's first birthday.

Ayanda has kept her son out of the spotlight thus far and shared in a heartfelt Instagram message how parenting in private has brought her more joy than she could have ever imagined.

How do you summarise a year that’s changed your life forever?” she began.

“I’d like to thank God for this miracle I’ve chosen to enjoy privately alongside the most supportive and loving partner. I couldn’t have dreamt that life would be this good but it really is and I feel like the luckiest woman in the world.”

Last year, the first-time mom shared an emotional video showing a step-by-step journey of her pregnancy until the birth of her bundle of joy.

According to the video's cover image, the baby was born on March 16.

As her son turns one, Ayanda revealed for the first time they affectionately call him PJ and said she can't imagine life without him.

“Thank you PJ for coming into my life and making me feel a love I’ve yearned for and one I certainly know I can never live without! You give me purpose. You make me whole. My life is dedicated to you and our little family from now until forever! Happy birthday my tiny heart walking on the outside [of] me,” Ayanda said.

Watch the video that accompanied her sweet message below:

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