Chantelle Houghton on new baby daughter: 'I'm completely in love with her'
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Writing in her column in this week's New! mag the besotted mum say that she is 'on top of the world' and 'can't begin to describe' how happy she is.
With their recent rows and rumours of a split presumably firmly behind them, Chantelle says that fiance 'Alex [Reid] feels the same way' and that his 'heart melted' when he first saw his baby daughter.
And although there have been no pics so far of their precious new arrival, in typical showbiz style Chantelle says the little family will be doing a photoshoot and interview very soon.
Chantelle also revealed that she's had her first visit from her midwife at home this week, and is 'very grateful' for all the help and advice she can get as a new mum - and it sounds as though she needs it if only to deal with all the presents she and the baby have been receiving.
"The doorbell keeps ringing with deliveries and I love it. I'm like, "Ooh, who's at the door now?!,"
She says she has been 'inundated' with gifts for her little girl who now has 'a million outfits'.
"She's the most amazing thing I've ever seen and I'm completely in love with her," Chantelle gushes.
Aw, bless. Those first few baby-moon day are SO magical. Let's hope Chantelle and Alex make the most of every minute of them!
(And we still want to know if she managed to give birth in that diamante encrusted 'sexy' black nightie?)
Read the full story in New! magazine, out today.
Celebrity babies 2012
- Rebekah Brooks<p> <strong>January: </strong>Rebekah is a first time mum after welcoming baby Scarlett Anne Mary via a surrogate in <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/01/25/rebekah-brooks-has-baby-daughter-scarlett-anne-mary-by-surrogate-mother/" target="_blank">early 2012. </a></p>
- Michelle Heaton and Hugh Hanley<p> <strong>January: </strong>Ex-Liberty X star Michelle and husband Hugh chose a <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/01/06/traditional-celebrity-baby-names/" target="_blank">traditional moniker</a> for their first baby, <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/01/12/michelle-heaton-gives-birth-to-first-baby/" target="_blank">Faith Michelle</a>. Announcing their happy news, new dad Hugh tweeted: “My beautiful wife @wonderwomanshel gave birth to our gorgeous baby girl 'Faith Michelle Hanley' yesterday morning. Circle of life is amazing." Michelle has since celebrated Faith’s arrival with a new, rather painful looking, <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/02/09/michelle-heaton-shows-off-new-tattoo-for-baby-faith/" target="_blank">tattoo.</a></p>
- Sheree Murphy and Harry Kewell<p> <strong>January:</strong> Actress Sheree chose the cute, if not unusual name, <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/01/16/sheree-murphy-gives-birth-to-fourth-baby-dolly-harry-kewell/" target="_blank">Dolly for her fourth baby</a>. The new arrival was born in Australia where the actress and her footballer husband, Harry Kewell are now based. Announcing the news, ex-Emmerdale star Sheree said: “She is a little beauty!! Mummy is shattered!" The couple are also proud parents to<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/02/03/sheree-murphy-shows-off-baby-dolly-in-australia/" target="_blank">Taylor, 10, Ruby, eight, and Matilda, three.</a></p>
- Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel<p> <strong>February:</strong> Princess Victoria of Sweden gave birth to her first baby, and second in line to the throne, Princess Estelle in Feb. Well wishers were delighted by her arrival and gathered in Stockholm to sign a register and get a piece of Princess Cake. Hurry up <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2011/07/04/kate-middleton-pregnancy-news-duchess-hopes-to-start-family-soon/" target="_blank">Wills and Kate!</a></p>
- Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck<p> <strong>February:</strong> Jen and Ben are now proud parents to a son, Samuel, <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/02/29/jennifer-garner-and-ben-affleck-have-their-third-baby/" target="_blank">their third baby</a> after two little girls, Violet and Seraphina. During the pregnancy, the couple said they knew the sex of the baby, but weren’t going to announce it and are said to be thrilled with their new arrival.</p>
- Amanda Holden and Chris Hughes<p> <strong>January:</strong> After a dramatic birth, Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden gave birth to <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/01/25/amanda-holden-gives-birth-to-daughter-hollie-rose/" target="_blank">Hollie Rose</a> at the beginning of the year. Despite suffering birth complications, <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/02/26/amanda-holden-tells-how-her-heart-stopped-beating-for-40-seconds-traumatic-birth-hollie-rose/" target="_blank">including placenta previa</a> - a low-lying placenta that prevents you from giving birth naturally - the keen mum raced back to her judging duties just <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/celebrity/celebrity-mums-micro-maternity-leave/" target="_blank">two weeks later!</a></p>
- Una Healy and Ben Foden<p> Saturdays star Una is a <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/03/13/saturdays-star-una-healy-gives-birth-to-first-baby-ben-foden/" target="_blank">proud new mum to baby Aoife Belle</a>, her first with her rugby playing fiancé, Ben Foden. Ben announced the couple's happy news on Twitter with the message: "I am officially a Dad!!!!!! Una and baby are both amazing and healthy!!!! So proud of them both! #babybenuna."</p>
- Hilary Duff and Mike Cromie<p> <strong>March: </strong>American actress and singer Hilary Duff welcomed her first baby, a boy with husband Mike Cromie this Spring. The couple named their new arrival <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/03/23/hilary-duff-gives-birth-to-first-baby/" target="_blank">Luca Cruz. He weighed in at 7lb, 6oz.</a></p>
- Konnie Huq and Charlie Brooker<p> <strong>MARCH: </strong>Blue Peter's Konnie <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/03/24/konnie-huq-has-baby-boy/" target="_blank">welcomed a son, Covey,</a> her first with TV's Charlie Brooker, weighing in at 6Ib, 2oz. The couple announced the news with a statement, saying: "We are chuffed to bits, he is absolutely gorgeous'."</p>
- Sarah Cawood<p> <strong>MARCH: </strong>Former Top of the Pops presenter Sarah Cawood is a first time mum after g<a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/03/28/tv-presenter-sarah-cawood-gives-birth-to-son/" target="_blank">iving birth to son, Hunter,</a> her first baby with TV producer Andy Merry. The cheeky new mum announced Hunter's arrival saying: "When can I have a gin? It's been nine months! Andy and I are thrilled and slightly terrified at the thought of taking a new member of our family home with us. Hunter is a beautiful, healthy baby boy with long legs, just like his dad."</p>
- Billie Piper<p> <strong>APRIL:</strong> Actress and former popstar <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/04/06/billie-piper-gives-birth-to-second-son-laurence-fox/" target="_blank">Billie gave birth to her second son in early April.</a> The Diary of a Call Girl star and husband, Laurence Fox are also proud parents to Winston, three.</p>
- Peaches Geldof and Thomas Cohen<p> <strong>APRIL:</strong> Peaches is a first time mum after <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/04/21/peaches-geldof-has-given-birth-to-son/" target="_blank">giving birth to son Astala</a>. She announced her news on Twitter saying her son with rocker Thomas Cohen is "the most beautiful thing in the world".</p>
- Jack Osbourne and Lisa Stelly<p> <strong>APRIL:</strong> Jack made Ozzy and Sharron first time grandparents when his partner Lisa <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/04/25/jack-osbourne-and-lisa-stelly-have-a-gem-of-a-new-baby-called-pearl/" target="_blank">gave birth</a> to the couple's first baby together, Pearl.</p>
- Sophie Ellis-bextor and Richard Jones<p> <strong>APRIL</strong>: Sophie and Richard scored a hat trick when they <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/04/26/sophie-ellis-bextor-gives-birth-to-third-baby-ray-holiday/" target="_blank">welcomed their third boy, Ray Holiday.</a> Richard announced the news with the tweet: "It's a boy! Ray Holiday Jones was born today at 12:35 weighing 7Ib 15. Mother and baby doing great. We are truly smitten. Love to u all. Rx."</p>
- Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson<p> <strong>May: </strong>After possibly the longest pregnancy in the world (at least since Posh's anyway), Jessica Simpson finally <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/05/01/jessica-simpson-finally-gives-birth-to-first-baby/" target="_blank">gave birth to her daughter Maxwell Drew</a> on May 1st. Maxwell is the first baby for Jess and fiancé Eric Johnson.</p>
- Maggie Gyllenhaal<p> <strong>APRIL:</strong> American actress Maggie and husband, Peter Sarsgaard welcomed their second daughter on April 19. The couple are already mum and dad to five-year-old Ramona. Maggie was keeping mum over her pregnancy, but after pictures emerged of her rounded tummy, she <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2011/11/29/actress-maggie-gyllenhaal-pregnant-with-second-baby/" target="_blank">spilled the beans to People magazine. </a></p>
- <p> <strong>May: </strong>X Factor star Stacey is now a proud mum to two little boys. She <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/05/06/stacey-solomon-gives-birth-to-second-son/" target="_blank">gave birth to her second son</a>, Leighton, her first baby with partner Aaron Barnham at the beginning of May, a sibling for Zachary, four.</p>
- Frank Skinner<p> Funnyman Frank is <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/05/26/frank-skinner-becomes-a-dad-for-the-first-time-aged-55-buzz-cody/" target="_blank">a first time dad at 55</a>. His long-term partner Cath Mason gave birth to their first baby, Buzz Cody in May.</p>
- Alyson Hannigan<p> <strong>June: </strong>Buffy star Alyson is a mum for the second time after giving birth to daughter Keeva Jane. Alyson and husband Alexis Denisof are already proud parents to two-year-old Satyana.</p>
- Chris Evans<p> <strong>June:</strong> Radio and TV star Chris is a proud dad for the <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/06/01/chris-evans-announces-the-birth-of-son-eli-alfred-michael-on-twitter/" target="_blank">third time</a>. His wife Natasha gave birth to their second son together, Eli Alfred in the Summer. The couple are already parents to older son Noah, and Chris has a 25-year-old daughter, Jade, from a previous relationship.</p>
- Chantelle Houghton and Alex Reid<p> <strong>June: </strong>After countless interviews, mini dramas and fights played out in the press, Chantelle finally <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/06/17/chantelle-houghton-gives-birth-to-baby-daughter-alex-tweets-hi/" target="_blank">gave birth</a> to a little girl on Father's Day. The new arrival is her first baby with Alex Reid.</p>
- Kourtney Kardashian<p> <strong>July: </strong>Kourtney <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/07/09/kourtney-kardashian-gives-birth-to-second-baby-Penelope-Scotland/" target="_blank">gave birth</a> to her second baby in July, and shunned the traditional 'K' family name, choosing Penelope Scotland for her little girl with Scott Disick. </p>
- Sienna Miller<p> <strong>July:</strong> After a very secretive nine months, Sienna <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/07/10/sienna-miller-daughter-baby-name-revealed-marlow/" target="_blank">gave birth to a little girl,</a> Marlowe, her first baby with Tom Sturridge in early July. </p>
- Uma Thurman<p> <strong>July: </strong>Kill Bill star Uma is a mum for the third time after giving birth to a baby girl. She is already mum to Maya, 13, and Levon, 10, from her relationship with Ethan Hawke, but this is her first baby with partner Arpad Busson. </p>
- Mark Owen and Emma Ferguson<p> <strong>July: </strong>Mark and Emma named their third child Fox India when she was <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/07/25/mark-owen-is-a-dad--to-daughter-fox-third-child/" target="_blank">born</a> at the end of the month. They are also proud parents to son Elwood, six, and daughter Willow, four. </p>
- Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott<p> <strong>August: </strong>90210 star Tori and husband Dean McDermott <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/08/31/tori-spelling-gives-birth-to-fourth-child-finn-10-months-after-daughter-hattie/" target="_blank">welcomed son Finn Davey at the end of the summer.</a> The little boy was born just 10 months after Tori gave birth to her third baby, daughter Hattie. The couple are also parents to Liam, five, and Stella, four. </p>
- Tamzin Outhwaite and Tom Ellis<p> <strong>August: </strong>Ex-Eastenders actress Tamzin <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/08/02/tamzin-outhwaite-gives-birth-to-second-baby-marnie-mae/" target="_blank">gave birth to her second daughter</a> as Olympic fever gripped the nation. Tom announced the news on Twitter saying: "What a couple of days...Gold medals from everywhere and...oh we had a beautiful baby girl called Marnie Mae Ellis 6lb 5oz of gorgeousness!"</p> <p> The couple are also proud parents to Florence, three.</p>
- Melissa Joan Hart<p> <strong>September:</strong> Sabrina the Teenage Witch star Melissa and husband Mark Wilkerson welcomed their third son this month. Baby Tucker weighed in at 8lb, 5oz, and joins big brothers Mason, six, and Braydon, four. </p>
- Robbie Williams<p> <strong>September: </strong>Robbie and wife Adya are first time parents to <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/09/19/robbie-williams-announces-arrival-of-baby-daughter-teddy-theodora/" target="_blank">baby Theodora, who will be known as Teddy</a>. The little girl's full name is Theodora Rose, and she weighed in at 7lb, 4oz. </p>
- Sarah Michelle Gellar<p> <strong>September: </strong>Buffy star <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/09/25/sarah-michelle-gellar-gives-birth-to-son-a-brother-for-charlotte/" target="_blank">Sarah Michelle Gellar welcomed her second baby,</a> a little boy, in the Autumn. Sarah and her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr, are also parents to three-year-old daughter, Charlotte Grace. </p>
- Reese Witherspoon<p> <strong>September:</strong> After the longest celebrity pregnancy since Victoria Beckham, Reese finally <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/09/27/reese-witherspoon-gives-birth-to-son-tennessee-james/" target="_blank">gave birth to baby Tennessee James</a> in September. Tennessee is Reese's first baby with husband Jim Toth. She is also mum to Deacon and Ava, her kids with ex-husband Ryan Phillipe. </p>
- Drew Barrymore<p> <strong>September: </strong>Actress Drew is a first time mum to baby Olive. Drew and husband Will Kopelman announced the happy news saying: "We are proud to announce the birth of our daughter, Olive Barrymore Kopelman, born September 26th, healthy, happy and welcomed by the whole family. Thank you for respecting our privacy during this most special time in our lives."</p>
- Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green<p> <strong>September:</strong> Megan <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/10/18/megan-fox-gives-birth-to-first-baby-noah/" target="_blank">announced she had given birth</a> to her first baby with husband Brian Austin Green on her Facebook page, saying: "We have been very lucky to have had a peaceful few weeks at home, but I would like to release this myself before others do. I gave birth to our son Noah Shannon Green on September 27th. He is healthy, happy, and perfect."</p>
- Adele<p> <strong>October: </strong>Adele is a first time mum after <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/10/21/has-adele-had-a-baby-boy-son-on-same-day-skyfall-release/" target="_blank">welcoming a son</a> with partner, Simon Konecki. The singer kept her pregnancy well and truly under wraps throughout her nine months, and was photographed just once or twice with her bump. <strong> </strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: helvetica, arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; "> </span></p>
- Guy Ritchie<p> <strong>November:</strong> Guy and partner Jacqui Ainsley welcomed their second child together, a daughter, at the end of 2012. They are already proud parents to son Rafael, and Guy is also dad to Rocco, 11, and adopted son David, six, from his marriage to Madonna.</p>
- Gisele Bundchen<p> <strong>December:</strong> Supermodel Gisele and husband Tom Brady welcomed a girl, their second baby together at the end of 2012. They were already parents to son Ben, two, and Tom has a child from a previous relationship. </p>
- Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy<p> <strong>December:</strong> Actress Claire and husband Hugh are proud first-time parents to son Cyrus Michael Christopher. Homeland star Claire had a very secretive nine months, keeping mum about her pregnancy and due date. </p>
- Brendan Cole<p> <strong>December:</strong> Strictly Come Dancing's Brendan Cole received the best present of 2012 - his <a href="http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/12/28/strictly--come-dancing-brendan-cole-has-christmas-baby/" target="_blank">first child was born on Christmas Day</a>. The dancer, 36, Tweeted his news after his wife Zoe gave birth to their daughter. On Boxing Day he wrote: "My wonderful wife & I had the best Christmas present ever. Our baby daughter arrived on Christmas Day. Zoe & Baby (sic) doing great! Very precious."</p>
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