TODAY's Emilie Ikeda Is Expecting Her First Baby

Today correspondent Emilie Ikeda announced she and her husband Pat are expecting their first baby, due January 17. She described a tough first trimester with nausea and a heatwave-related fainting moment during a live interview, then noted she’s now in the second trimester and craving an Italian hoagie while avoiding deli meat. Ikeda has continued reporting on difficult stories (including Lindsay Clancy’s trial) and says she’s supported by a strong village of family and colleagues; she and Pat are skipping a gender reveal, embracing the surprise of parenthood.