Nick Lachey & Wife Vanessa Welcome Baby – ARTICLE

Nick and Vanessa Lachey's baby girl has arrived!

The couple welcomed their second child (first daughter) on Monday evening, the happy mom announced in a post on her blog.

"She’s HERE!!!! Nick, Camden and I are SO excited to announce the birth of our sweet, beautiful baby girl, Brooklyn Elisabeth Lachey!" Vanessa, 34, wrote in a post titled " Proud Parents: Baby Girl Lachey is Here!" posted to her blog on Tuesday.

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Brooklyn was born at 5:17 PM on Monday, weighed in at 7 pounds 15 ounces, and is 21 inches long. Vanessa said the baby girl "has already won over all of our hearts."

The two-time mom said having a daughter is a dream come true.

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"I have been dreaming of this moment for as long as I can remember, the day I was going to meet my little girl," her post continued. "A friend recently told me how magical today was going to be because it’s the day I would meet my best friend. I can’t even begin to tell you how it felt to hold her in my arms for the very first time."

Adding, "Mommy, Daddy and big brother Cam love you so much already, Brooklyn! Thank you to everyone for your love and support, it means so much to our family."

Nick, 41, and Vanessa – who tied the knot in 2011 – are already parents to son Camden, 2.

-- Erin O'Sullivan

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