For Today show anchor Dylan Dreyer, every birthday is special — but celebrating her youngest son Russell “Rusty” Fichera’s third birthday carried an especially emotional weight. As she marked the day with a heartfelt post on Instagram, Dylan shared not just adorable baby photos, but the story of a journey that began far earlier — and far more unexpectedly — than she ever imagined.
Rusty, now a happy and energetic toddler, entered the world six weeks ahead of schedule. His arrival was a mix of joy and fear — the excitement of meeting her baby boy sooner than planned shadowed by the anxiety of premature birth. In her post, Dylan looked back on those fragile first moments, sharing photos of Rusty as a tiny newborn sleeping peacefully, and others from his early days in the NICU, where he spent his first week of life under the careful watch of doctors and nurses.
“My little guy, born six weeks early, is the feistiest of my three boys,” Dylan wrote. “I’m lucky I got to meet you earlier than ever expected. You make me laugh out loud every day and you give the best hugs. I love you more than you’ll ever know. Thank you for completing our family.”
Her words struck a chord with fans, many of whom filled the comments with support and love for the Dreyer-Fichera family. “Three of the most darling boys I have ever seen,” one follower wrote. Others echoed the sentiment: “Happy birthday, Rusty! The cutest and a great way to complete your family.”
But behind the smiles and laughter, Rusty’s early arrival was a deeply emotional chapter for Dylan and her husband Brian Fichera — one that came after heartbreak. Before welcoming their second son, Oliver, the couple experienced a miscarriage in 2019, a loss that Dylan later described as devastating. Brian publicly reflected on that time in 2022, recalling how their Today colleague Hoda Kotb quietly supported them through one of their hardest days.
He shared that the family had plans to attend Sesame Street Live with Hoda the morning Dylan miscarried. Despite the pain, Dylan insisted they keep their plans. When Brian arrived alone, Hoda instantly sensed something was wrong. “Without hesitation, she gave me a hug,” he wrote. “The weight of the world was infinitely lighter because Hoda was there.”
That support — combined with Dylan’s resilience — carried the couple forward to the moment they met Rusty. His premature birth, though frightening, became a symbol of healing and renewal. Each milestone since — from his first steps to his first words — has been a reminder of strength after sorrow.
Today, Dylan’s home is filled with the joyful chaos of her three boys — Calvin, Oliver, and Rusty — and the laughter that once felt so far away. Rusty, she says, is the spark of their household: fearless, curious, and endlessly loving.
As Dylan reflected on his third birthday, one message shone through: even the most difficult beginnings can lead to the most beautiful blessings.https://www.instagram.com/p/DAgqyqjRZYy/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fviewfindernews.com&rp=%2Fbtvkhanhhuyen%2Fhuyen7-when-today-shows-dylan-dreyer-posted-a-sweet-birthday-tribute-to-her-youngest-son-fans-expected-cute-baby-photos-not-a-revelation-that-left-many-speechless-beneath-the-smiles-and#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2458%2C%22ls%22%3A636.8000000119209%2C%22le%22%3A2448%7D
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