Kathie Lee Gifford’s grandma — or “Bubbe” — duties are growing as her son, Cody Gifford, is expecting his third baby with wife Erika Gifford.
Alongside a video posted via Instagram on May 5, Erika — who already has two sons, Frankie, 3, and Ford, 18 months, with Cody, 35 — shared the happy news. “Gifford, party of cinco. Our little blessing on the way was prayed for, dreamed of, and is already so deeply loved. 20 weeks in and we can’t wait to meet the newest member of our crew,” she wrote.
Kathie Lee, 71, also shared her excitement in the comments section, writing, “I am beyond filled with joy that this magnificent secret is finally out! So grateful to God for His faithfulness and loving kindness, and so thrilled that both of my children married, beautiful spouses, and are incredible loving, tender and tough parents, just like I had.”
In a follow-up video posted on Saturday, May 17, Erika revealed that they are expecting a daughter in a lengthy caption about her motherhood journey.
“I have carried two, now three little lives within me — felt the fluttering rhythm of tiny kicks beneath my ribs and marveled at the quiet miracle of new life unfolding,” Erika’s post began. “I’ve held my babies close, heart to heart, as they’ve found rest on my chest and I’ve found ultimate peace in the present. I’ve kissed their cheeks, wiped away tears and surrendered to long nights of rocking and prayer. I laugh more than I ever have, feel more fully, and find indescribable joy in the simplest, most mundane moments. I’ve been covered in spit-up and soaked in love, and through every weary moment, I’ve found grace. Because even in the mess, there is holy ground. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Motherhood is the most humbling honor, the deepest love, and the sweetest blessing I’ve ever known.”
She added, “And now, I get to do it all again—with you. Our precious, precious baby girl! I cannot wait to be your mama. You’re already so loved little DAUGHTER.”
Kathie Lee commented, once again, sharing: “My darling daughter in love. This has been a very hard secret to keep! But now we can share it with the world! You are such a beautiful mother and my son is an amazing father, and I am blessed among women to call you my own this little girl is gonna rock her brothers’ world. And she is going to rock the world at large because she is loved and touched of God.”
The legendary TV host continued: “I’m so happy to share this news. Many will be praying for you until she comes into this world and smiles at us and everything changes! I love you.”
Cody and Erika tied the knot in September 2020 after seven years of dating. Kathie Lee revealed in December 2021 that they were expecting their first child, and Frankie arrived in May 2022.
“What greater miracle is there than the miracle of life? I cannot contain my joy,” Kathie Lee tweeted at the time. “Thank you God for the gift of little Frank Michael Gifford. 8 lbs. 8 oz. of sheer beauty.”
One year later, Erika announced that she and Cody were expecting baby No. 2. Ford was born in November 2023. “Thanking God immensely for another perfect ‘gifft.’ Welcome to the world, sweet sweet son,” Erika shared via Instagram at the time.
Kathie Lee shared son Cody and daughter Cassidy Gifford, 31, with her late husband, Frank Gifford, who died in August 2015 at the age of 84. Cassidy, for her part, married Ben Wierda in June 2020, and the couple welcomed son Finn in June 2023.
Of grandmotherhood, Kathie Lee told her Today colleagues in 2022 that she just wants to be “a blessing” for her family.
“It isn’t about me, frankly — it’s about them,” she said of her children becoming parents, adding, “Don’t put guilt and burden on your kids. God knows they have enough of it already … be a blessing. Laugh, giggle and dream with them.”
