Joe Cole holds daughter after Chelsea star becomes father for first time

23 March 2010 10:10
[LNB]Wrapped protectively in a blanket, this is the first glimpse of Joe and Carly Cole since the arrival of their baby daughter.[LNB]The proud parents took their newborn home today, four days after she was born at a private London hospital.[LNB]Laden with flowers, cards, balloons and gifts, the first-time parents seemed a bit overwhelmed as they struggled to fit their belongings in the car.[LNB] Proud parents: Joe and Carly Cole head home from hospital with their newborn daughter in London today[LNB]Wrapped up warm: Carly covers her charge with a blanket[LNB]Carly, 25, gave birth early on Thursday evening to her 6lb 3oz daughter at The Portland Hospital inLondon, following a 16-hour labour.[LNB]In an interview in November former fitnesstrainer Carly said they were thinking of calling their daughter Scarlett.[LNB]However, a source close to the couple said they have yet to decide on a name.[LNB]'It was a long labour but Carly is fine,' the source told Hello! magazine.[LNB] Proud: Carly carries a fluffy toy for her baby[LNB] There she is: Carly checks everything is stored correctly in the car before climbing inside[LNB][LNB]With Chelsea star Cole's future at the club currently up inthe air, the new baby could be starting her life in a northern city,with Manchester United and Liverpool both interested in signing themidfielder.[LNB]Cole, 28, is in negotiations with manager Carlo Ancelotti to extend hiscontract, which is up at the end of thissummer, with the Premiership side.[LNB] Joe Cole 'must do better', says Chelsea manager Carlo AncelottiJoe Cole: I've got to prove myself again at Chelsea, but that doesn't scare me - I've been doing that since I was 16CHELSEA FC

Source: Daily_Mail