***Clara’s here! So this baby pool is officially closed***
Sherry’s officially three weeks from her due date (May 19th) so we thought it was about time we started a fun little baby pool around here. And like any traditional baby pool, we’re taking guesses about when the beanette will be arriving…
But our little YHL twist is that this baby pool comes with a special home decor-tastic prize: an $100 gift card to West Elm! We realize it’s not a particularly baby-themed freebie, but we wanted everyone (with or without a bean) to be excited to play. And needless to say we were beyond thrilled when the kind folks at West Elm offered up an amazingly generous gift card to one lucky reader. We couldn’t love their stuff more. Seriously.
Just check out some of their merch that we’re ogling at the moment (and a few things that you may recognize because they already live here at Casa Petersik):
- The Patch NYC Flax Butterfly Pillow
- The Flower-Dot Upholstered Slipper Chair
- The Safari Rug
- The Bone Side Table
- The Overlapping Squares Daybed (which we’ve enjoyed since 2007 in our sunroom)
- The Platinum Dhurrie Pouf
- The Parson’s Desk (which we’ve used in our corner-of-the-den office for years)
- The Jute Cube
- The Large Crushed Eggshell Box
- The Round Coco Mirror
So here’s how it’s gonna work:
- Comment on this post with the DATE that you think our baby girl will arrive. No need to guess times or weights (well you can but we won’t be judging those). And for fun feel free to toss out your favorite West Elm item these days.
- We’ll leave the pool open for guesses until we announce Baby P’s arrival, so guess now or take your chances waiting (bearing in mind that we won’t be disclosing the exact moment she’s born, so you do risk losing if you hold out too long).
- Once we’ve recuperated after D-Day (delivery day), we’ll use random.org to select ONE RANDOM WINNER out of everyone who guessed the right date.
- The prize (aka: a $100 gift card to West Elm) is available to everyone in the USA. And, as usual, only one entry per email address is permitted.
Have fun with your predictions everyone – at this point your guesses are as good as ours!
Find more freebie info on our Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of West Elm.
Jill says
May 18th. My little one was 8 days early thanks to a lovely pedicure I was receiving when my water broke. So if you are ready for her to arrive, go pamper yourself!
Micaela says
May 22 :)
Erin says
So close to meeting your baby girl– how exciting!!
Here’s my guess… Friday, May 14.
It’s hard to pick one favorite thing from West Elm, but I’m really digging the “Rolling Storage” right now.
AppleTree says
May 21…My husband’s birthday :D
Gina B. says
I’m going with May 26! I was exactly one week over due with my little girl and, while that last week is misery for Mama, it was just what she needed. Good luck!
Stephanie says
My guess is May 14th:)
I love the Andalusia Rug in the yellow color and the poppy pillow covers…so cute!
Naomi L says
May 18th!
Taylor says
May 27th… and gosh I love all of their outdoor seating- reminds me of South Beach!
mary b says
i have a feeling its MAY 23rd!
Abby B. says
May 16th. Their pillows and rugs are to die for!
Sarah says
May. . .12. One week early, just like 2 of my 3 boys! Plus, I always found it rather discouraging to think about going post-dates. . .
You look fabulous, by the way! Although I vividly remember wanting our little beans OUT by this point, do savor these last few days. There is nothing like being pregnant!!!
Kevin B. says
May 15th! Congrats!
Kim G. says
Good luck, Sherry and John! I’m going to guess MAY 9. Mother’s Day!
I love West Elm pillows, bath mats and towels…really all of their sumptuous fabrics and materials!
Anna says
May 21st!
Sherry, you look beautiful in that dress!
And I’ve got my eyes on that exact flower-dot chair. And Parson’s desk. And 2×4 rolling storage… Can you tell I love West Elm? And I will be moving into a bigger space in a month, so there will be lots of furniture shopping in my near future.
Good luck!
Jennifer Gessner says
My guess is May 21st! :)
Carrie says
I’m going with May 22. And my fave West Elm thing right now is the Turmeric Bloom Print Scoop Chair: http://www.westelm.com/products/f887/?pkey=cchairs-ottomans
Amber says
May 27!
(For your sake I hope I am wrong!) Good luck!
JessG says
I’m going with May 22.
allijag says
1 – I LOVE THAT DRESS! 2 – you are the cutest pregnant lady, ever! Your belly looks preg (obv!), but the rest of you looks normal! :)
Kacey says
May 20th!
Joy says
May 21st. This is my mother’s birthday and if you daughter is as sweet is my mother you will be very lucky parents!
Anne says
May 20th!! That’s our anniversary :)
Ari says
I am guessing May 23!
jennifer says
May 22nd!! Hope you have a safe delivery no matter what date!
Johanna says
May 23rd!! What a pretty date that would be!
katie says
may 22nd!
KatieB says
May 18th!! My Birthday….I may be biased…but it is the best day of the Year :-)
Janna Moser says
May 23rd!
Lisa says
May 23
Keren says
My son was due on May 18th and born on May 15…so I’m guessing May 15th….Good luck!
Breanna says
MAY 16th!!! Because it’s my best friends birthday!
Emily T says
May 21st.
Im due June 25. GOOD LUCK!!!
Allison B says
My guess is May 17th, 2010. I LOVE West Elm’s Duvet Covers, that is totally what I will be buying!
Kay says
May 15. You look ready to go!
Kelly Jones says
May 22. I went over by three days so I think everyone else should too :)
I seem to love everything West Elm. Too much to choose from!
Katie Daniel says
I say May 15th :)
Ericka says
I’ll guess MAY 20 – that’s my birthday. I love that jute cube from West Elm!
Jean says
Oh, this is so fun. I’m guessing May 9. Good luck with the delivery!
Kate M says
May 15th :)
Whitney says
May 23rd :)
Natalie Cubbal says
I say May 13th! And I am in LOVE with the Andalusia Rug at West Elm!
Amanda says
I am guessing May 21st.
Ashley T. says
May 16….I’d normally go late but just have to hope she’s born on our 1st anniv.
Erin B. says
May 23…best of luck!
Heather says
May 17!
Csilla says
May 22nd!
Good luck!
Veronica says
May 31st –
First babies tend to be a little late.
Elizabeth says
May 23rd!
K Baker says
I’m going to say May 24th.
Best of luck, and for the love of god (and your sanity) get an epidural. The only reason women don’t get epidurals is so they can brag about how they went “all natural”. We seem to take pride in the amount of pain we can endure. Don’t fall for it! You will bond more quickly with your baby (aka the bean) if you don’t have to go through needless suffering.
This is the best peice of advise I was given before my labor. The second best was, push like crazy. Don’t wait to really start pushing till you’re fatigued.
I hope I didn’t scare you! It really is a wonderful thing. Giving labor was my proudest and best moment!
Jessica says
I’m gonna go with May 17th. Sherry looks absolutely adorable.