We’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our family, baby Teddy!
On Wednesday, April 16th at 8:51 am, Theodore Freeman Petersik was born wielding a tiny drill weighing in at 8 lbs on the dot and measuring 19.5 inches long. We’re crazy in love with him, including Clara who just can’t stop kissing and snuggling “her baby.” Especially when he whimpers or coos, it becomes her personal mission to soothe him.
Teddy was named after my dad’s dad Theodore (who went by Teddy his entire life) and his middle name honors John’s maternal grandfather (Freeman is John’s middle name too). Teddy is already proving to be a little spitfire like his sister, although he came into the world a lot less dramatically, for which we’re eternally grateful. We’re both so relieved and overjoyed that he’s healthy and here in our arms.
Thank you all so much for the love, kind words, good vibes, prayers, and well-wishes that you’ve sent our way throughout this pregnancy. The c-section delivery went flawlessly and I’m feeling great, so it’s a nice contrast from my last rodeo. Our little family of five (Burger counts!) has never felt so blessed.
Speaking of Burger, we’ll be in the hospital through this weekend, so he has yet to meet his newest bestie/crumb provider (he’s at our house with the grandparents, being spoiled to no end), but we’re sure they’ll be fast friends. We hope to be back to blogging on Monday when we’re home, albeit on a slower schedule. Until then, we’ll leave you with this:
Look at all that hair!
Evelina says
Congratulations John and Sherry! I have been refreshing your page non-stop today! He’s so perfectly adorable. And I’m in love with the name you chose!! I’m so glad to hear that everyone is healthy and the C-section went flawlessly. Sherry, you look beautiful! Hope the days ahead are peaceful and as restful as can be with a new little one.
Kristina says
He is absolutely adorable and I love the name (+ the history behind it)! I feel like I know you all just from reading your book and blog and I’m just so happy for you guys!
Lisa says
Congratulations! He is perfect :)
Ann says
So sweet – congrats to all!
Jill C says
CONGRATS!!! So happy for all of you! He’s beautiful, and I LOVE that picture with John. Enjoy your babymoon!!!
Anna says
Congratulations! And thank you for sharing your journey!
Erin Lynn says
Congratulations Petersik family, and welcome Teddy! He is a perfect little peanut and Clara is already even more awesome. Enjoy all these new moments.
Tammy says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! He is a doll! Glad to hear things were better for you this time. Hopefully the experience healed your past birth experience to a degree.
(On a side note, people are the worst. This is your blog and you can do whatever the hell you want with it! I don’t understand why everyone feels they are owed something. Rant over.)
Happy Day 2, Teddy!
Luke says
Congratulations! Teddy is lovely, so glad everything went smoothly.
heyruthie says
yay! yay! yay! He’s adorable, and I love the name, Teddy. Congratulations!
Mary Hackney says
Congratulations!! So happy for you all. So thankful to see little Teddy arrive safely..and such an absolute cutey! My heart is doing a happy dance for you guys.
Krista says
Congratulations!!!! He’s perfect! He looks so much like Clara to me already! Hope you all are doing well; relax and enjoy some down time! :)
Charity says
So this is crazy but we are due with or first child a boy in three weeks and we are naming him Theodore. He will also be Teddy! Such a small world!
Charity says
Also I forgot to say congrats! He is adorable! Hope you are resting well and Happy Easter!
Tara Adkisson says
Congratulations!! I am happy he is here and everyone is healthy!! He’s precious!
Christie says
I am so happy that he made a safe arrival. Continued blessings to you and your family. :-)
Eileen G says
Oh congratulations, congratulations, congratulations!!!!! What a beautiful, sweet baby boy! Thank you for sharing your wonderful family with all of us. So glad you had a safe and uneventful delivery.
Lady ID says
He’s lovely. Praise God for safe delivery. Congratulations to you all!
Charity says
Congratulations! He is adorable! So glad everything went well.
Kasey says
Congratulations to you guys! Love his name and love all that hair!
Britt says
Congratulations! He’s beautiful, and I love the name!
Leiann says
How adorable, sweet, precious, and every other baby-related word there is! A big congratulations to everyone! :)
mitchypoo says
Congratulations! He’s beautiful and I love his name! Glad you are doing well Sherry.
Jenna R. says
Congratulations! Adorable addition to an adorable family :)
I’m glad everything went smoothly!
Marisa says
Congrats guys! Love the name. He is so handsome, great hair! Enjoy your Easter weekend getting to know your little man. I’m looking forward to seeing him grow. Hugs!
Allison says
Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing such beautiful pictures. And for being so kind as to take time out to fill in your adoring masses. (I’m adoring anyways).
God bless you all, so happy that everything went smoothly.
Jenna says
Congrats!! He’s perfect!
Katrina says
Congratulations and welcome to handsome little Teddy! He’ll be wielding that drill in no time I’m sure ;)
Jill says
Congrats to your family! We also had a new addition to our family yesterday: baby girl born at 4:19 pm. Aren’t babies just amazing?
Tiffany says
Aww congrats to you too!
Suzy B says
What a cutie! So happy for you guys & for a safe delivery.
He will get so much love and attention from big sis! She looks so happy & proud in those pics. Get some rest & thanks for the happy post!
Jessica W. says
Congratulations! He is beautiful! So happy for all of you. Thank you for sharing your precious family with us.
Jackie says
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy Teddy! So happy everything went smoothly and looking forward to checking in and seeing updates on your lovely family + house :)
MonW says
Best construction project ever!
And so 18 years of “systems programming” begins!
Congratulations Clara! You’re now a big sister. Pace yourself. ;)
Nikki M says
Congratulations on your new blessing! :)
Margaret says
Congratulations!!! He’s beautiful. So glad to hear you had a smooth delivery and you’re doing well. :-)
Tara says
Hooray! Handsome little guy:) Glad everything went so well this time and can’t wait to read all about him!
PS he also looks just like John :)
angie says
So happy the labor was smooth sailing and Teddy has arrived safe and sound! Welcome little one! We love you already! Can’t wait to hear about all your adventures alongside your spunky sister. Could he be any cuter!? Don’t think so! Look at those little lips! And that nose! Oh my. Congrats you guys. He is perfect.
Gill says
Congratulations! He is so beautiful!
Laura says
He’s adorable! Congrats!
Sarah says
Welcome to the world little man! My son’s middle name is also Freeman, so obviously I think you made a brilliant choice, well in keeping with your superior taste. Blessings on your whole family.
kate schneider says
CONGRATULATIONS!
Patchi Cancado says
Congrats! Best wishes to your beautiful family.
Dona says
Congratulations! So glad to hear he is healthy and that your delivery went smooth. Thanks for taking a few moments to bring us up-to-date. Happy Easter, Teddy!!!
Heather W says
So happy for you all!!! He is so cute! I love the name too. I also like Theo for Theodore if he ever mixed it up speaking of which have you seen divergent and Theodore (Theo) James as Four in that???? Hubba Hubba I think Theodore will be the rage just saying and your little Theodore is just as handsome!!! ;))) Glad things went much better for you this go around Sherry!!!!
Sabrina says
Yay!!!! So glad all went well, congratulations! And welcome barnacle – I mean Teddy!!
Amanda says
So handsome. You’re my hero for having two kids now and still being back on Monday to blog!
Leigh says
Congratulations!!!! He is aboslutely precious! Welcome Teddy! I am so glad everything went smoothly and drama free. Enjoy the time with your new little man!
cc says
Congrats to all of you on your new little man and on a safe delivery! How wonderful!
Liesal says
Congrats! Glad the delivery went smoothly! Love his name!
Rachel says
He is absolutely perfect!! Congrats to you all.
Audra says
Congratulations! So sweet that Clara wants to help out.