Hoda Kotb returns to Today show after adopting Haley Joy

Hoda Kotb is back on the Today show - and it appears she is still floating on a cloud of happiness after adopting her baby daughter Haley Joy. Hoda Kotb returned to the Today show on Monday for the first time since adopting her daughter - and admitted to looking at baby pictures in the make-up room Emotional: The 52-year-old host had to dab her eyes with a tissue after telling co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer: 'I don't think I've ever been this happy' Sweet! ' On cloud nine: Kotb, who thought she might not be able to fulfill her lifelong dream of being a parent, has been over the moon ever since welcoming Haley Joy into her life Happy: Kotb recounted how she had immediately felt a bond with her daughter, adding: 'I've never believed at love at first sight until now' Emotional: The host choked up while telling Guthrie and Lauer about her newfound happiness, before reaching for a box of tissues and pledging to compose herself On duty: Hoda was seen out for a stroll with her baby girl in New York on Sunday; fiance Joel Schiffman was on hand to help Kotb then told Schiffman she wanted to explore adoption with him, and said the financier, who was also previously married and has one adult daughter Kyle, agreed right away, telling her he didn't even need a minute to think about it. Like you have your dreams, and then this,' Kotb said of motherhood Dream come true: The new mother, who divorced in 2007 and battled breast cancer in 2008, explained that she had always wanted a child but thought it might not be possible Renewed hope: 'I've always had this feeling inside that I wanted a baby, but I thought I was too late,' she said, before mentioning her divorce and cancer battle Sincere: The baby girl has brought Kotb so much happiness the 52-year-old host shed tears of joy while talking about motherhood in a special segment Joy: The Today anchor became incredibly emotional while discussing her daughter and the impact that adopting her has had on her life During her maternity leave, Kotb has received visits from co-hosts Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Kathie Lee Gifford, who have all met the little girl. Fans: Al Roker and Maria Shriver also came to meet Haley Joy during Kotb's maternity leave, with Shriver feeding the little girl with a baby bottle Over the moon: Kotb seemed happier than ever as she posed with her new daughter and co-hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Matt Lauer during some of the visits she received Reunion: The host has also shared excited photos of the rest of her family members, including the baby girl's cousins, visiting Haley Joy Kotb called back in during the show's fourth hour and revealed the inspiration behind her little girl's name.