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Burnett’s rep confirmedto PEOPLE exclusively in Marchthat she and her husband, whowed in December 2012, were expanding their brood once again.

“We are so excited for number three. As one of three myself, I think it’s a lucky number!” the on-air personality said at the time.

Last week, Burnett’sOutFrontteam sent her off on maternity leave with style,hosting a sweet celebrationchock full of themed cupcakes, games — and gifts, of course.

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With a growing family, Burnett previously revealed having children has shaped her job and how she covers news stories related to gun violence and war.

“I guess in a way because it’s more tangible in my mind,” the now-mother of three explained in an interview withThe Wrapin February 2016.

“It’s not even so muchabout having kids, butas you start to get older, you’re like, ‘Gosh, we used to be that generation that everyone talked about, the future is yours,’ ” she added.

source: people.com