'Young and the Restless' Star Michelle Stafford a New Mom

By PopEater Staff Posted Dec 23rd 2009 06:25AM

With the help of a surrogate, soap star Michelle Stafford has become a mom. The 'Young and the Restless' star welcomed daughter Natalia Scout Lee on Monday, her rep tells PEOPLE.

"She is healthy, gorgeous, and amazing -- Michelle is out of her mind happy," the statement says of Natalia, who weighed 8 lbs, 3 oz.

Stafford, 44, had been trying for three years to start a family and announced in September she was turning to a surrogate for her first child.

The two-time Daytime Emmy winner has been a 'Restless' castmember for 13 of the past 16 years. She has also appeared in episodes of 'Judging Amy,' 'Frasier' and 'JAG.'

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Comments

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Wednesday 23 December

By jarg8a

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Congratulations to Michelle! I love her on Y&R and I am sure she will be an amazing mom.

Friday 14 May

By nell

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i think it is wonderful that she has a child and will be a good mother but when are you guys going to let her reveal on the show who is the real father (jack) of her "show" daughter?

By Jan

Congrats to Michelle. I love to see her play on the Y&R. I know the baby will receive all the love she can hold by Michelle. Just in time for Christmas. What a present.

By jaguaro2

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Who did she try starting her family with? A Sperm Bank???

By Handy Andy

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Why is it of any interest or concern of yours? We don't ask about your sex life and if you have kids and if they have the same father and do you remember names. MYODB

By Ray

When the baby reaches 19-20 years old she'll be in a retirement home!

By Fran

She will only be 64 when the child is 20. These days that is not "old" like it used to be years ago. I just turned 70 and I'm still active and hope to stay that way for many more years. I enjoy my grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much.

By Clara

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What are you 12? What concern is it of yours? You won't be the one to take care of her or the child. You really need to live and learn about real life and not just the math end of things.

Thursday 24 December

By 44andfabulous

Ray - you'll be 64 one day also!

They say the younger generation is getting DUMMER,
with that statement, I couldn't agree more.

By Ronda

Who cares what 44 year olds are to old to care for an infant NOT!!!! These days people are living longer. Yes she will be 64 when her little girl is 20 years old. But, my Grandma is 95 years old she take two medication walks around in heals and doesn't us a walker or cane or wheelchair. You never know Michelle can turn out just like my grandmother you just never know. Age doesn't matter these day because life span is longer these day. Look at Michelle Duggar she is 43 and just had her 19th child.

Congrads Michelle Stafford enjoy your beautiful daughter and have a great Christmas with her.

By lovlywidow

I, too, love her on the Y/R!!. I thought she was married, and wish her and daughter the best. She is a great actress and makes a good "B...H!!

By Kim

Im very happy that you finally got the beautiful baby that you have always wanted, as a mother of 6 boys I can tell you, your life will always be full of love and happiness and what a wonderful Christmas present to be given, a true gift from god. I love you as Phylis because I can see just by the way you are with your beautiful on screen daughter what love you have to share with your real Off screen daughter. Merry Christmas Michelle an may god bless!!!

David S. yes I know, look at Sarah Palin. And I mean no disrespect by that. It's just that it isn't fair to the child. I'm 52 and a proud grandfather of one grandchild.

By Stella D.

What in the name of heaven does Mrs. Palin have to do with this case? Not that it is any of your concern, but not everyone has your way of thinking. Why are you concerned? Are you going to have to take care of her and or the child? I think not. Guess your mom never taught you that if you can't say anything good not to say anything.

By SUSIE

It was such a wonderful joy for me when I read she named her baby Natalia..just like my mom..RIP. I pray she and her baby will always be happy. Congratulations Michelle!

By Georgi

I am so thrilled for Michelle. I am a long-time fan of the Y&R and a huge fan of hers. When I read before that she was expecting a child this month, I was so happy for her. Congratulations, Michelle and I wish the best to you and your daughter.

By maddie444444

She is so beautiful. I love her charachter, always getting into trouble, yet you kind of root for her anyhow.

By Leslie

Exactly what is wrong with having children "later" in life? I have two beautiful children with my husband that I had a 39 and 41! In many ways, I am more youthful now, at 48, than I was in my 30s. At least most of us who wait until later are more mature and know more about life.

By Tootsie

I do agree with you. I have four kids from the ages of 28 to 48. I am 70. I also have many grandkids of all ages. I know for certain that with the last one I was better prepared emotionaly and financially to care for the child. I also knew what could, would and might happen.

By lea

She looks way older than 44, which is way to old to have your first child. She will be 62 when the child is 18 or graduates from high school & 66 to 68 when he or she graduates from basic college. In her 70's, old enough to be a great grandmother when the child has children, if he or she has them at the normal middle 20's age. I don't feel sorry for her at all!!!!!!! She asked for this, oh I forgot when you are rich the Nannies and houskeepers raise the children for the parents.

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