Hoda Kotb adopts a baby daughter at 52

Hoda Kotb has revealed that she has become a mother for the first time after adopting a baby girl. Hoda Kotb has adopted a baby girl named Haley Joy Well-wishes: The Today show congratulated the first-time mom on Twitter after the announcement Sweet message: Hoda took to Instagram on Tuesday to share this image, which she captioned 'Haley Joy' Hoda is all smiles in the precious snapshot, which sees her holding a sleeping Haley over her shoulder. Extended family: Hoda called in to the Today show on Tuesday to reveal the news So happy: Al Roker was visibly shocked after Hoda made her exciting announcement Truly touched: Kathie Lee Gifford and Jenna Bush Hager were moved to tears 'My mom goes, "Hello Miss Haley. New friend: Savannah Guthrie, who gave birth to her son Charley in December, shared an Instagram video of her baby boy reacting to Hoda's adoption news Built-in buds: When sharing the adorable video, Savannah, 45, noted that Charley is 'so excited for his new friend, Haley Kotb' Family friends: Savannah's husband Mike Feldman tweeted that he was looking forward to their kids having 'a play date soon' 'Joy just because she brings us joy,' she said. Destined to be a mom: Hoda frequently shares stories about her beloved nieces Hannah and Ella while on air Longtime love: Hoda moved in with her boyfriend, Joel Schiffman, last year After revealing her news on air, Hoda returned to Instagram to share a meme featuring a baby's hand wrapped around an adult finger.