Alyson Hannigan sat down for an exclusive interview with Celebrity Baby Scoop and dished about her home birth, the significance of Satyana’s name and birth date, how fatherhood has been for hubby Alexis Denisof and the funny story behind those adorable kangaroo Halloween costumes.

CBS: Satyana was born on your 35th birthday (March 24)! Was this her due date?
AH: “It was her due date. And actually, my mom was born on her mom’s birthday. On my dad’s side of the family, all of the women are born on the 24th of the month, not the same month, but always the 24th.”

CBS: How has motherhood changed you?
AH: “It’s changed me in every way because my life is so much greater. It filled a void I never knew was there—it’s the most amazing experience of my life. I just feel so blessed to get to be on this journey—to be a mommy. She is just the greatest baby.”

CBS: How do you pronounce Satyana? How did you come up with the name?
AH: “You pronounce it like Tatiana but with an “S.” The root of it means truth, and we added the “ana” to make it go better with my husband’s last name, which is Russian.”

CBS: We heard you had a home birth? Did you use a midwife?
AH: “Yes. I did use a midwife and a doula. We had the option of having a doctor there, but even he said you’ll only need me if you need to be transferred to the hospital–which thankfully, I did not need.”

CBS: You have been voted by our readers as our new favorite celebrity mom. Is this an honor or does it only add more paparazzi and less anonymity?
AH: “I must confess, I like seeing other people’s babies so I get it. My husband, on the other hand, probably feels a bit different. It’s like when you get caught in a game of hide and go seek, but you don’t actually know you’re playing. When the paparazzi pops out I always feel like I just lost. But it is an honor and I love being a mom.”

CBS: Alexis seems like such an amazing, hands-on dad. How has fatherhood been for him?
AH: “He is an amazing dad. It’s been such a profound experience for both of us. He’s just so remarkable, such a great, great father. It makes me want to cry how happy I am that she gets to have him as her dad. It’s a beautiful relationship to watch grow. She is a lucky girl.”