Just in time for Mother`s day Victoria`s Secret catwalker Heidi Klum has given birth to a girl named Leni in New York on Tuesday, May 4th. Niether Klum, 30, nor the proud father, managing director of Renault's Formula One team Flavio Briatore, 53, have given any comments. Instead, they let the newborn baby girl do all the talking. The message, ostensibly from Leni, posted on Klum`s website www.heidiklum.com reads:

"My Name is Leni! Today on May 4th 2004 I've seen the light at 3:21 am, some days too early which it is said to be typical for girls. I was in a hurry to be there though, weighing 3750 grams [about 8 pounds, 4 ounces] which is quite a lot.

"They all told me that I am already a pretty child with my long hair. But I myself feel very glad that everything is at its right place and that I was immediately able to prove my voice loudly. After having tasted the best nourishment of the world I am tired now and I just want to sleep. With love Leni."

Heidi Klum, previously married to hair stylist Ric Pipino, and Flavio Briatore have been dating for a little over a year. Klum was briefly linked to Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Keidis before her relationship with Briatore became public and Briatore`s former romantic interests include Naomi Kempbell.

After a brief maternity leave, Klum is expected to continue modeling, posing for industry giants like Victoria`s Secret, Elle, Sports Illustrated and Glamour.