Breaking news from the world of Today Show: Hoda Kotb has expanded her family once again! On the April 16 episode, the beloved co-host revealed that she has adopted a second daughter. At 54 years old, Hoda first became a mom in 2017 when she adopted her eldest daughter, Haley Joy Kotb. Now, her family has grown with the addition of her new bundle of joy, Hope Catherine.

A Surprise Announcement on the Morning Show

It was a typical morning on the Today Show when a surprising interruption turned into an unforgettable moment. Savannah Guthrie couldn’t contain the excitement and decided to jump in during meteorologist Dylan Dreyer’s segment to deliver the big news. “Dylan, I’m so sorry. I’ve never done this to you before. I’m so sorry. I think I have a good popstart story to share with you guys. It’s an exclusive,” Savannah said, barely containing her excitement. “I think you’re going to want to hear this. There’s someone on the phone right now and I think she’s there. Hoda, are you there?”

Hoda responded with a cheerful, “Oh I’m here. Hi, guys!” before pausing briefly and revealing, “Yes I do. It’s a girl!” The entire studio erupted in applause, and viewers at home couldn’t help but feel the warmth of this joyful announcement. Take a look at the heartwarming video below:

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Since welcoming Haley Joy into her life alongside her boyfriend, Joel Schiffman, two years ago, Hoda has always been open about her desire to grow their family. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, she shared, “We like the idea of Haley having a sibling because she has had such interesting circumstances to grow up in. So it would be nice to be able to share it with somebody.”

The Hard Work—and Joy—of Motherhood

Being a parent is no easy feat, and Hoda has been candid about the challenges of raising a child. Despite the hard work, she wouldn’t trade it for anything. In a previous interview with People magazine, she admitted, “One of the things I’ve always wanted was to be a mom… There was a hole [in my life]. People would say, ‘Oh, do you have kids?’ And I’d feel like, ‘Ouch.’ I knew inside it was supposed to be for me.”

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Living the Dream: Hoda’s Reflections on Motherhood

With her family now complete, Hoda feels she’s living the life she always dreamed of. She shared, “I guess if you’ve been waiting this long for something, and you wish for it, pray for it, hope for it, wonder if it will ever be, and then it happens, nothing’s more real. It’s one of those things where you think you’ve done it all, you think you’ve felt it all. But I just didn’t know that this kind of love existed.”