FOX News reporter Hillary Vaughn and White House correspondent Peter Doocy have welcomed their daughter Bridget.
On Wednesday, a Fox News reporter and White House correspondent welcomed a baby girl, a representative for the couple confirmed to PEOPLE.
In an exclusive report published by the PEOPLE, it was revealed that the Fox News couple’s daughter, Bridget Blake Doocy, “was born in northern Virginia, weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz. and measuring 21 inches. She is the first baby for both Vaughn, 32, and Doocy, 35.”
During an interview, the new mom told PEOPLE that “I didn’t realize this until now, but I’ve been training for motherhood my entire career by trying to get lawmakers on Capitol Hill to respond to my questions. This job isn’t much different. Baby Bridget – can you give us a comment? Are you hungry or gassy, or both?’ Trying to get an on-the-record answer is tough!”
Vaughn also revealed that her water broke as she was on her way to Capitol Hill.
“I knew where all the offices were for senators who used to be doctors. Sen. Barrasso (Wyoming physician of the year) saw me the day before I went into labor and told me to reach out if I ever needed anything. Luckily, I didn’t have to call him to catch the baby! I’ve only been a mom for one week but it’s already the best assignment I’ve ever had. She’s stolen the show!” Vaughn added.
Meet Bridget Blake Doocy! Asked @joebiden for tips about being a new dad, at the WH holiday reception. His advice: “hold her tight.” Will do! https://t.co/iXsCcMnbss— Peter Doocy (@pdoocy) February 9, 2023
Moreover, Doocy also joked about name suggestions that he’s gotten at the White House during several press briefings prior to Bridget’s birth.
“During a briefing last month, the Press Secretary gave me permission to name the baby Karine and I joked we were considering naming the baby after the President: ‘Joe-sephine.’ But we can report here for the first time her name is Bridget Blake Doocy,” Doocy told PEOPLE.
Following the report, Steve Doocy, FOX & Friends host and new grandpa released a statement, congratulating his son on this new phase of life.
“When I wrote a book on fatherhood, I highlighted a famous quote that, ‘There are three stages of a man’s life: he believes in Santa Claus, he doesn’t believe in Santa Claus, he is Santa Claus.’ Peter, congratulations, you just made it to fatherhood’s third round.” Steve told PEOPLE.
“The day Peter was born at George Washington Hospital — not far from the White House, while his mother Kathy was having killer contractions — she turned and said to me, ‘When should we start a college fund?’ My wife was sounding like a Morgan Stanley commercial,” Steve added.
“I replied ‘Why bother?’ unaware of the power of twenty years of compound interest. Instead, I said, ‘Pass me the PEOPLE magazine, I want to do the crossword.’ True story. And today PEOPLE magazine is announcing Peter’s baby, even though it seems more appropriate the announcement should come from the Department of Labor (and Delivery),” he continued.
