Congrats are in order for former TOWIE cast member Billi Mucklow today, with the news that she has become a mum for the first time.

The reality star and her footballer husband Andy Carroll took to social media last night to reveal they were parents to a new baby boy.

Posting a gorgeous family snap to both Twitter and Instagram, Billi welcomed her "little AC" with the message "Welcome To The World Our Beautiful Baby Boy @andytcarroll You Are My Rock," adding, "Love My Boys More Than Anything, Best Feeling In The World! #BabyCarroll #LittleAC"

While there are no further details on the little man's name, it seems it will begin with A… could Andy Carroll Jr be on the cards?

Billi first revealed she was pregnant shortly after Christmas, letting her festive jumper do the talking in this Instagram snap:

Since confirming she was expecting, Billi has been keeping her fans updated on her progress, and even a week before giving birth she was still looking fabulous in a summery pink bikini:

 

Carroll's Pizzeria @andytcarroll

A photo posted by billimucklow (@billimucklow) on Jun 7, 2015 at 6:28am PDT

The reality star will no doubt be thinking of her close friend Cara Kilbey this week as the pair should have been welcoming their babies around the same time.

The two announced their pregnancies just weeks apart, but Cara sadly miscarried back in March, five months into her pregnancy.

Cara took to Instagram herself yesterday to share an inspiring quote that seemed fitting for the situation. "Believe that good things will happen and they will," it read.