Charlotte 'may turn her back on fame' - Oct 3 2007
Charlotte Church may quit showbiz after discovering the joys of motherhood, according to her mum.

The 21-year-old and her rugby player boyfriend, Gavin Henson, are celebrating the birth of daughter Ruby.

And she's taken to motherhood "like a duck to water", according to mum Maria, who told Reveal magazine: "I wouldn't be surprised if she turns her back on fame as well. She never looked for it - it found her.

"All she cares about is being a good mother. And she's doing a pretty good job so far."

Maria, 42, added: "She has hung up her partying shoes for good. You won't be seeing her out on the town for a long while. And she is totally off the booze. In fact, at the moment she's not bothered about having it ever again."

Ruby Megan was born on September 20.

"She said it was the most exhilarating, wonderful and painful experience she's ever had. She found it difficult to put it into words how she felt.

"She also said the pain was indescribable - she's never felt pain like it. But it didn't put her off," Maria said.

"She said she would do it all again. More than anything she wants to have a big family. And she didn't swear during the whole thing. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true!"

Maria said her daughter is already shedding some of her baby weight as a result of breastfeeding but is in no hurry to regain her figure: "She doesn't care about losing weight. In fact, she said she doesn't give a damn."



Charlotte planning four babies? - Sept 26 2007
She may have just given birth to her first daughter, but it seems Charlotte Church is planning another three children before she hits 32.

The songstress gave birth to baby Ruby at the home she shares with rugby player Gavin Henson in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, on Thursday night.

And the singer’s mum Maria says she can’t wait to add to her brood.

She reportedly told Reveal magazine: "As far as Charl is concerned this baby is only the beginning. She’d love a big family - it’s a dream of hers.

"Her ideal would be to have lots of children running around her country home.

"She has told Gav she wants four babies by the time she’s 32 - and knowing Charl she will get her own way."

The 21-year-old is already planning to extend her four-bedroom home to accommodate her family.

"She’s already talking of extending the place and having two extra bedrooms built," Maria added.

"Charlotte couldn’t care less about the fame and fortune. She wants a big family with Gav, and that’s it. As far as she’s concerned, that’s the most important thing to her."


Charlotte names baby - Sept 24 2007
Charlotte Church and boyfriend Gavin Henson have named their new baby girl Ruby.

The singer gave birth on Thursday at the farmhouse she shares with Gavin in St Brides Major, in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales.

Ruby Megan Henson weighed in at 6 pounds 12 ounces.