Hoda Kotb has returned to the Right this moment present — and defined her weeks-long absence.

On Monday, Kotb was again on the morning present information desk alongside co-anchor Savannah Guthrie for the primary time since Feb. 17. She defined her youthful daughter, Hope Catherine, had been sick and hospitalized within the ICU.

“My youngest, Hope, was within the ICU for just a few days and within the hospital for a bit greater than every week,” a choked up Kotb, 58, revealed. “I am so grateful she’s residence. She is again residence. I used to be ready for that day to return. And we’re watching her intently. I am simply so pleased.”

Kotb, who did not share the explanation behind the 3-year-old’s hospitalization, added, “You recognize what I spotted, too, Savannah? When your youngster is in poor health, the quantity of gratitude you may have for individuals who helped you out. So I am grateful for the docs … who have been wonderful, and the nurses. I am grateful to my household and I am grateful to mates such as you,” she stated to Guthrie, “who have been there each single day. So I need to say thanks for that.”

Earlier within the morning, Kotb shared a quote from the late Superman star Christopher Reeve that stated, “When you select hope, something’s attainable.”

Kotb was final reside on Right this moment on Feb. 17. She later appeared in two pre-taped segments. Final week, when Guthrie was additionally out — after testing constructive for COVID — their colleague Craig Melvin took a second to elucidate each their absences on March 1. He stated that whereas Kotb was “OK,” she had a ” household well being matter that she’s been coping with.”

Kotb adopted each her daughters – additionally Haley Pleasure, 5 — with ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman. She and Schiffman ended their engagement in January 2022. She has since praised him as a co-parent.

Kotb has additionally shared plans for adopting a 3rd youngster, revealing that each one her paperwork for the method is in. “It’s positively within the universe for me,” she advised Folks journal in August. “I really feel like no matter is supposed to be is supposed to be. However I do know just a few issues. I’ve love and time, and we’ve an open house.”