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Jeff Gordon releases new pictures of Ella Sofia

07/10/2007 at 05:17 PM ET

The short period of time Jeff Gordon has spent with new daughter Ella Sofia, 3-weeks, has nonetheless profoundly impacted the NASCAR driver, who says that babies and kids are "all I want to talk about now."

[I have] a whole new respect, not just for parents, but especially for moms.

Jeff and his wife, model Ingrid Vandebosch, released new images of their daughter yesterday when Jeff co-hosted Live with Regis and Kelly.  According to Jeff — who first introduced Ella Sofia on his website last week — the photographs were taken by a good friend and "they turned out fantastic."  Like many first-time fathers, Jeff says he was emotional in the delivery room.

My emotions were all over the place, because I was kind of helpless.  She’s having the baby, and there’s nothing I can do but get the doctors…I’m sure that was very helpful, though…The baby came out and we’re both crying  — in shock — and then you hear her cry for the first time.  I look over and I’m like ‘Honey, how are you?’


Source:  People

Thanks to CBB readers Mary Beth and Kim.

Did your husband / boyfriend / partner cry in the delivery room?

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Karen on

I will never cheer for the the 24 car but I have nothing bad to say of Jeff Gordon. He seems like a great man and I know he will be a great dad. Ella is a cutie!

Loralie on

Aww– I love Jeff Gordon! Ella is so beautiful– just like her mommy and daddy. Thanks to Jeff and Ingrid for the photos– keep them coming. What a pretty baby and I love the one of Ella and her daddy!!

Renee on

Aww, cute pics.

To answer the bolded question at bottom, I think my husband cried harder when our daughter was born than I did. He was just amazed (as am I) over how beautiful she is. :)

Shannon on

When our first daughter was born is the only time I’ve seen my husband cry….it wasn’t bawling or showers just a couple tears running down his face. It was a beautiful moment.

*** Beth *** on

I am so happy that Jeff & Ingrid are “sharing” Ella with the world. She is a doll. I especially love the black & white photo – it looks like she is saying “Shhh, Daddy is sleeping!” Too sweet! I hope their family continues to grow.

Sara Watson on

shes a beauty! i love Jeff!! and to answer the question, Yes my husband did cry, along with everyone who was in the delivery room when Both of my Children were born!!!

Pam on

I am a big Hendricks fan mostly the 48 team, i’m really happy to see Jeff so happy, Ella is just beautiful she looks just like her daddy. Best of luck to all of you. See you at Chicagoland.

Pam
Big Hendricks fan!!!!!!!!!!!

FC on

Love the new photos. And I agree, that black and white one is precious! :)

brittany on

i am jeff’s biggest fan my hole room his him and every time i see him on nascar i cry cuz i love seeing him drive and when he wins i cry so hard but there tires of joyness i am kinda jelouse that he had a babi but i am very happy for him she is very beautiful but i have herd rumors that he is going to be a stay at home dad and if he his i will cry so hard ill cry my self to sleep cuz i I LOVE WATCHING him RACE cuz i know it is something he loves and enjoys but anywayz i am very happy for him and his wife and i hope they will be a happy and cute family happy

britany parina on

i am a big jeff gordon fan BIGGGGGGG and i just wanted to say that he has a very beatiful baby i am very happy for you and your wife butt i hope this does not mean you will be leaveing nascar i will be heart broken well have a nice life with ella

brittany

KC on

Jeff is an awesome race car driver, and will be a awesome father. I watched him on Regis and he was just glowing. The pictures are beautiful…..Congratulations on Fatherhood! I know it changed mine and my husbands life… Did he cry? OH YEAH!!!! You are my driver and have been since you started driving for the winston cup!!Good luck this weekend! Let’s win this race :)

Val on

Has Jeff abandoned his Christian testimony?
Just watched a great video with Jeff and first wife…all about Jesus…what happened?

Jim on

I don’t know-that baby looks a lot like Tony Steward to me…..

Denise on

How sweet! He will be a great daddy you can just tell. Congrats to such a beautiful family-from a Gordon fan from the beginning.

Linda Estes on

I am a Jeff Gordon fan for life. These pictures are beautiful. I think Jeff is so lucky to have a new daughter. Now he needs a son. Congratulations Ingrid and Jeff. Linda

April N. on

I’m not a big fan of Jeff Gordon. I root for Jimmie Johnson. I do however think these pictures are adorable. I wish this family the best of luck. Can’t wait to see baby #2. Ella is a beauty! Congrats to Jeff and Ingrid!

clarissa harvey on

love the pics. she is the cutest thing in the world.She has those baby blue eyes.

love,
:) clarissa(:

clarissa harvey on

she iz the cutest thing in the world. she looks just like u but that iz ok ‘cuz my sister looks just like my so there iz nothing rong with it.

clarissa harvey on

THE PICS R SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LUV THE ONE WHERE SHE WUZ A STRAWBERRY!

LUV UR BIGGEST FAN,
CLARISSA H.

P.S. U DONT LOOK GOOD IN A MUSTASHE!!! AND I DONT WANT U TO SCARE ELLA SOFIA, SO DONT GRO A HAIR BALL ON UR FACE EVR AGAIN!!!!!!!!SRY BUT IT IS TO SCAREY!! TELL INGRID I SAID ALOH!IM REALLY AM SRY 4 THE MUSTASHE THING,BUT IT IS SOOOOOO TRUE!.

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