It’s baby time for Craig Melvin! The beloved Today show anchor has been noticeably absent this week, leaving fans wondering about his whereabouts. But now we know why — and it’s the most heartwarming reason possible! 
In an emotional post shared with fans on social media, Craig revealed he’s been spending quality time with his family in preparation for an exciting new chapter: the birth of his third child with wife Lindsay Czarniak. 
The couple, already parents to Delano and Sybil, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their newest bundle of joy
“Baby #3, here we come!” Craig shared with excitement. And, of course, fans couldn’t be more thrilled for the growing Melvin family. 
Co-Workers Send Heartfelt Well Wishes
While Craig is taking time off to be with his family, his Today co-workers have been quick to express their support. Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb have been stepping in, offering their well wishes and reminding viewers how much Craig deserves this family time.
Savannah, always the witty one, joked that Craig had “earned this well-deserved family time,” adding that the Today team would surely miss him.
Hoda also took to Instagram to share her excitement for Craig’s growing family: “Baby #3 is going to be so lucky to have you as a dad, Craig! Enjoy every moment with your beautiful family.”
Fans Show Their Support
It’s not just his colleagues who are sending Craig their best — Today viewers have been flooding social media with messages of love and congratulations. One fan commented, “So happy for you and your growing family! Your dedication to your work is inspiring, and I’m thrilled to see you putting your family first!”:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(539x0:541x2)/craig-melvin-family-120224-3-e850726b9670409b89df24e2e8c0bd6a.jpg)
Craig’s break is a reminder of the importance of balancing work with family, and this time away couldn’t have come at a better moment. As Craig prepares to welcome baby #3, his fans are celebrating along with him.
Today Show Continues Without Craig
Though Today has been a bit different without Craig this week, Hoda and Savannah have been keeping the show’s momentum going, and viewers are loving their dynamic. Savannah kicked things off with, “It’s a different day today without Craig, but we’re so excited to have Hoda here with us as Craig takes some well-deserved time off with his family.”
Hoda, ever the good sport, joked, “I feel like I’m the fill-in for everything, but I’m happy to be here and sending Craig all my love. I can’t wait to see the new baby!”
The Growing Melvin Family
This time of respite comes after a whirlwind of professional commitments for Craig, who has juggled his role as Today anchor with fatherhood and a variety of other projects. With the arrival of baby #3, the Melvin household is about to get even busier — and more joyful!
Craig has always emphasized how much his family means to him. He’s openly shared how fatherhood has changed his perspective on life, reminding fans that family is always his first priority.
Fans Excited for Craig’s Return
As Craig enjoys precious time with his family, his fans are eagerly awaiting his return to Today. One fan commented, “Congratulations, Craig! So happy for you and your family. Can’t wait to see baby #3!”
Another fan expressed, “Wishing you all the best during this exciting time. I’ve been watching Today for years, and I’m so happy to see you prioritize your family. Best of luck with everything!”
What’s Next for Craig and Today?
While Craig takes a well-deserved family break, Today continues to bring viewers the latest news, entertainment, and heartwarming moments. But don’t worry, Craig will be back before long, ready to bring his unique energy and perspective back to the NBC morning show.
In the meantime, Hoda and Savannah are holding down the fort, but there’s no doubt viewers are eagerly awaiting Craig’s return to the Today desk.
Stay tuned, Craig fans — the Melvin family journey is just getting started! 
