Zooey Deschanel and husband Jacob beam as they stroll with daughter Elsie... after the New Girl star bonded with replacement Megan Fox over motherhood

Zooey Deschanel and her husband Jacob Pechenik beamed with delight as they strolled with newborn daughter Elsie Otter in Los Angeles Saturday.

The first-time parents were in great spirits as they gently pushed their little five-month-old princess in her pram.

The three-time Golden Globe nominee - who turns 36 next month - rocked her signature black pantyhose with matching pleated shorts and preppy cardigan.

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All smiles! Zooey Deschanel and her husband Jacob Pechenik beamed with delight as they strolled with newborn daughter Elsie Otter in Los Angeles Saturday

All smiles! Zooey Deschanel and her husband Jacob Pechenik beamed with delight as they strolled with newborn daughter Elsie Otter in Los Angeles Saturday

The brunette beauty was busting out of her too-tight patterned shirt, and she sported her signature fringe and large shades over her alabaster complexion.

Zooey was three months pregnant when she and her 42-year-old beau announced their engagement, and they wed sometime before the baby arrived.

Deschanel reportedly converted to Judaism for Jacob, and the couple did in fact leave Temple together that day.  

'[Motherhood] is the best. It's so wonderful. I'm in love with my baby!' The first-time parents were in great spirits as they gently pushed their little five-month-old princess in her pram

'[Motherhood] is the best. It's so wonderful. I'm in love with my baby!' The first-time parents were in great spirits as they gently pushed their little five-month-old princess in her pram

Sensible ballet flats: The three-time Golden Globe nominee - who turns 36 next month - rocked her signature black pantyhose with matching pleated shorts and preppy cardigan
Sensible ballet flats: The three-time Golden Globe nominee - who turns 36 next month - rocked her signature black pantyhose with matching pleated shorts and preppy cardigan

Sensible ballet flats: The three-time Golden Globe nominee - who turns 36 next month - rocked her signature black pantyhose with matching pleated shorts and preppy cardigan

Still nursing: The brunette beauty was busting out of her too-tight patterned shirt, and she sported her signature fringe and large shades over her alabaster complexion

Still nursing: The brunette beauty was busting out of her too-tight patterned shirt, and she sported her signature fringe and large shades over her alabaster complexion

Whirlwind romance: Zooey was three months pregnant when she and her 42-year-old beau announced their engagement, and they wed sometime before the baby arrived

Whirlwind romance: Zooey was three months pregnant when she and her 42-year-old beau announced their engagement, and they wed sometime before the baby arrived

Day of worship: Deschanel reportedly converted to Judaism for Jacob, and the couple did in fact leave Temple together that day

Day of worship: Deschanel reportedly converted to Judaism for Jacob, and the couple did in fact leave Temple together that day

The Fallinlove2nite songstress fell for her 'New Guy' on the set of director Barry Levinson's recent comedy, Rock the Kasbah.

The Morocco-set Bill Murray flick - which had a $15M budget - received dismal reviews and only earned $3.2M at the box office.

On December 3, Zooey cut the cake during a Fox Lot celebration of the 100th episode of her sitcom, New Girl. 

Met on set: The Fallinlove2nite songstress fell for her 'New Guy' on the set of director Barry Levinson's recent comedy, Rock the Kasbah

Met on set: The Fallinlove2nite songstress fell for her 'New Guy' on the set of director Barry Levinson's recent comedy, Rock the Kasbah

Yikes! The Morocco-set Bill Murray flick - which had a $15M budget - received dismal reviews and only earned $3.2M at the box office

Yikes! The Morocco-set Bill Murray flick - which had a $15M budget - received dismal reviews and only earned $3.2M at the box office

'[Motherhood] is the best. It's so wonderful. I'm in love with my baby!' the Emmy nominee told Entertainment Tonight, adding that her recent replacement Megan Fox 'seems like a really good mom.'

The newly single 29-year-old - who plays pharmaceutical sales rep Reagan - said they bonded over 'the birthing process and diapers,' but she didn't give Deschanel any advice.

'She's read every book already. There's nothing I can teach her,' admitted the Ninja Turtles stunner, who has two sons - Noah, 3, and Bodhi, 22 months - with estranged husband Brian Austin Green. 

Let them eat cake: On December 3, Zooey cut the cake during a Fox Lot celebration of the 100th episode of her sitcom, New Girl

Let them eat cake: On December 3, Zooey cut the cake during a Fox Lot celebration of the 100th episode of her sitcom, New Girl

Bonding at the bash? The Emmy nominee told Entertainment Tonight that her recent replacement Megan Fox (L) 'seems like a really good mom'

Bonding at the bash? The Emmy nominee told Entertainment Tonight that her recent replacement Megan Fox (L) 'seems like a really good mom'

'She's read every book already': The newly single 29-year-old - who plays pharmaceutical sales rep Reagan - said they bonded over 'the birthing process and diapers,' but she didn't give Deschanel any advice

'She's read every book already': The newly single 29-year-old - who plays pharmaceutical sales rep Reagan - said they bonded over 'the birthing process and diapers,' but she didn't give Deschanel any advice

Announced split four months ago: The Ninja Turtles stunner has two sons - Noah, 3, and Bodhi, 22 months - with estranged husband Brian Austin Green

Announced split four months ago: The Ninja Turtles stunner has two sons - Noah, 3, and Bodhi, 22 months - with estranged husband Brian Austin Green

Last month, Megan was spotted making out with her co-star Jake Johnson - who plays slacker Nick Miller - on a downtown LA curb while shooting a scene.

Fox will make her big debut as the temporary roommate on the sixth episode of the sitcom's fifth season, which premieres January 5 on Fox.

Meanwhile, during maternity leave, Zooey's character Jess Day was 'sequestered on jury duty.'

Hard at work: Last month, Megan was spotted making out with her co-star Jake Johnson - who plays slacker Nick Miller - on a downtown LA curb while shooting a scene 

Hard at work: Last month, Megan was spotted making out with her co-star Jake Johnson - who plays slacker Nick Miller - on a downtown LA curb while shooting a scene 

Leggy lady: Fox will make her big debut as the temporary roommate on the sixth episode of the sitcom's fifth season, which premieres January 5 on Fox

Leggy lady: Fox will make her big debut as the temporary roommate on the sixth episode of the sitcom's fifth season, which premieres January 5 on Fox

Naughty Nick: Meanwhile, during maternity leave, Zooey's character Jess Day was 'sequestered on jury duty' 

Naughty Nick: Meanwhile, during maternity leave, Zooey's character Jess Day was 'sequestered on jury duty' 

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