Denise Richards talks about adoption and her baby daughter

Denise Richards with Eloise © Marc Royce/US Weekly

Appearing on The View last Tuesday, Denise Richards spoke about the adoption of her youngest daughter, Eloise Joni. When she split from ex-husband Charlie Sheen, Denise knew that her family wasn't complete yet. Of course, she was overjoyed with daughters Sam, now 7, and Lola Rose, now 6, but "I've always wanted more children and had to make a decision: do I wait to find the right partner, or do it on my own?" The Real Girl Next Door author, 40, shared this on The View and added, "So I just did it on my own."

Denise also talked about the adoption process, "I was actually open to either gender and I started the process two years ago." Daughter Eloise is now 6 weeks old and the transition from a family of three to a family of four has proven to be a smooth one, big sisters Sam and Lola are very excited about their baby sister. Denise says, "The older ones are so great, the baby is such a blessing. Sami and Lola help so much and pick out her clothes and feed her."

Denise recently had a babyshower to introduce the newest addition to the 'Richards'-family. The shower proved to be exactly what Denise had wanted, "I thought she deserved it, and it was a wonderful way for my friends who hadn't met het yet to meet her."

Three's a charm: Denise Richards throws a baby shower for daughter Eloise

Denise Richards with Eloise © Marc Royce/US Weekly

Denise Richards adopted daughter Eloise Joni in June.Yesterday, Saturday July 23rd, Denise threw a baby shower for her youngest daughter. The theme? Three's a charm.

Denise, 40, tweeted on Saturday, "So exited for Eloise's shower today. Gonna be amazing!" The shower was at the Montage Hotel and the decor was inspired by the classic Eloise children's book series, with pink and black flowers and a replica of Eloise and big sisters Sam, 7, and Lola, 6, as a cake topper.

A friend of Denise told People Magazine, "She's so exited. She's so in love with her new daughter. This is a really special time for her. She can't wait to introduce her to her friends." Those friends included Tori Spelling, Lisa Rinna, Ali Landry, Nancy O'Dell and Ali Sweeney. At the party guests sipped on champagne and presented Denise and her baby girl with guests. They were presented with a pink Stokke stroller and baskets of baby clothes, plush toys, bibs, burpies and blankets. 

In an interview with US Magazine that the adoption process wasn't easy, "Some people think if a celebrity wants a baby, they get one the next day. The adoption took two years, and there were times I felt discouraged, times when I got close to adopting a baby and it fell through. But I knew the right baby would find us." Denise has "been with her [Eloise] since the day she was born", she adds, "She's brought so much joy, and I love her to pieces. She is a cuddle bug. She loves being hugged and held. She's such a beautiful little baby and little soul."