New York, NY – June 10, 2025, 04:15 AM ET – Today meteorologist Dylan Dreyer and her husband Brian Fichera are overjoyed as they welcome their first daughter after years of raising their three boys, marking a new chapter for the family with the reveal of a sweet nickname for their little princess. The 43-year-old broadcaster and her cameraman husband, married since 2012, announced the arrival of their daughter on June 09, sharing a heartwarming Instagram post that has delighted fans and colleagues alike.
Dreyer gave birth to their daughter, named Lila Grace Fichera, on June 08 at 7:32 PM ET, weighing 6 lbs, 9 oz, and measuring 19 inches long. The couple, already parents to Calvin, 8, Oliver, 5, and Russell, 3, had long expressed a desire for a girl after years of embracing their “boy mom” identity. “After three incredible boys, we’re beyond thrilled to meet our little princess,” Dreyer wrote, alongside a photo of her cradling Lila with Fichera beaming beside her. The pregnancy, a surprise after their decision to stop trying following Russell’s early arrival in 2021, came after a renewed journey with medical support, echoing their past struggles with secondary infertility and miscarriage.
The family nickname for Lila has already stolen hearts—“Little Lily,” a nod to her delicate nature and the flower symbolizing purity, as revealed by Fichera in a follow-up post. “She’s our Little Lily, bringing light to our chaotic boy world,” he captioned, showing the newborn in a tiny floral onesie. The name blends with their tradition of family-inspired monikers, with Lila honoring Dreyer’s grandmother and Grace reflecting Fichera’s hope for her gentle spirit. Fans on X flooded the hashtag #DylanDreyerPrincess with comments like “Little Lily is perfection!” and “Finally a girl for the Dreyer crew!”
Colleagues on Today celebrated the news, with Hoda Kotb posting, “A princess at last—congrats to Dylan and Brian!” Dreyer had stepped back from weekend duties in 2022 to focus on family, and this birth reinforces her priority on motherhood. The couple’s journey, marked by Calvin’s celiac diagnosis and Russell’s premature birth, has deepened their bond, with Fichera joking on air, “Three boys trained us for this—Lila’s got us wrapped around her finger already!”
As the Dreyer-Fichera family adjusts to life with a daughter, the arrival of Little Lily has turned their New York home into a haven of pink amid the blue, delighting a nation that has watched their family grow with every milestone.