**Fox News Correspondent Peter Doocy and Wife Hillary Vaughn Welcome Baby Daughter**
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Peter Doocy, a senior White House correspondent for Fox News, and his wife, Hillary Vaughn, are celebrating the arrival of their third child, a daughter named Molly Kate. Born on October 22, 2023, Molly Kate entered the world just a few days after her due date and coincidentally close to the midterm election results, a time of significance for the couple.
Peter, 39, shared the excited moment of the arrival through an interview with PEOPLE, detailing how he received the call from Hillary, 37, informing him of the impending birth just minutes before he was set to go live at 9 a.m. “I don’t think I’ve ever talked through a script so fast,” he recounted. As soon as he wrapped up his segment, he quickly gathered his belongings and headed towards the White House gate, a scene that likely raised some eyebrows among the Secret Service personnel present.
Molly Kate arrived at 10:04 p.m., bringing immense joy to the family. Hillary expressed their overwhelming emotion, stating, “Our hearts are bursting with joy. She is adored from head to toe.” The addition of Molly Kate means that the Doocy family is now officially a “party of five,” joining older siblings Bridget, who is three, and George, aged 18 months.
Peter reflected on how the atmosphere in their home felt even more vibrant upon bringing Molly Kate back. “It felt ten times more full,” he noted, recalling how the couple had spent months preparing a nursery for their latest addition. “We are so grateful she is here, and we are so excited to be Doocy, Party of Five!”
The first meeting between Molly Kate and her older siblings, Bridget and George, was an emotional affair. Hillary recounted the experience: “What we envisioned as the picture-perfect moment was quintessential toddlerhood.” Upon seeing their new sister, George was so overwhelmed that he burst into tears, which prompted Molly Kate to cry as well, leaving Bridget on the verge of joining the tears.
However, Hillary later noted that once the initial surprise faded, George accepted his new role as a big brother with enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Bridget expressed pure excitement over having a little sister and is eager to share her extensive bow collection with Molly Kate, highlighting the hopes of a strong sisterly bond.
The couple initially crossed paths while working together at Fox News and tied the knot in April 2021 in South Carolina. Their first child, Bridget, was born in February 2021, followed by George in April 2023. When they previously welcomed George, Hillary had playfully commented on the challenges of becoming a “boy mum,” sharing her newfound experiences in the journey of parenting two young children.
Peter shared that George’s birthday was particularly memorable, occurring on the couple’s fourth wedding anniversary. “Thank you, son, for being the reason I’ll never forget to pick up a card for Hillary when I’m picking out a birthday card for you,” he joked, demonstrating his lighthearted approach to fatherhood.
Peter’s father, Steve Doocy, who is also a prominent figure at Fox News, spoke fondly of the family dynamics, looking forward to showering his new grandson with affection. He remarked, “The unconditional love that the kids show to their grandparents and vice versa is something special. Little do they know, as a grandparent, my job is to spoil them rotten for the rest of their lives.”
As the Doocy family embarks on this new chapter with three children, it is clear that the love and excitement in their home will only grow. Following the whirlwind of emotions surrounding the birth of Molly Kate, the family looks forward to forging new memories together as they navigate the adventures of parenting with a larger family.