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!
Michellelhb says
Congratulations on the birth of your son. I hope Teddy’s life is full of love, happiness, and many rainbows<3
Liz says
He looks like Clara!
Rachel says
Congratulations! Don’t worry about about blogging you just take care of your gorgeous little family!
Lexi M says
Congrats! Love the name and so glad the delivery went smoothly! Looking forward to seeing a new face around the blog! ;)
Sarah says
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! I love the name Theodore and I’m so happy he arrived safely.
Big hugs from Montreal, Canada!
jennifer says
Congrats i absolutely LOVE the name Theodore my little guy has the same name he is now 2! We call him Theo, Teddy,Theodore there is so many posibilities congrats!!
Christine says
Congratulations, he is perfectly gorgeous! Much joy and happiness to you all!!
MelanieL says
Congrats to the entire family! He’s precious:)
Michelle says
Congratulations! I have a baby Teddy at home too, born in September 2013. He’s beautiful!
Stephanie @ Whole Health Dork says
Congratulations to you and your family! He’s adorable. That hair! Enjoy getting to know each other.
Anne says
He’s adorable! Congratulations and happy recovering!
Rachel says
Congratulations on mini-John!
Diane says
Welcome to the world Teddy!! You are a beautiful little man.
I kinda thought there was something there that looked like John.
Much love and happiness!!
Sherry you looked beautiful in the picture with baby.
Alison says
I’m so happy everything went well! Congratulations! So very thrilled for you!
PS- I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited for some one I’ve never met before! :) ?
Jamie Smith says
Congratulations!! He is beautiful and his name is darling. I’m so glad your delivery went so well. Yay for your little family!! :)
Melissa D says
Congratulations to you all! He is beautiful!
Aoife says
Huge congratulations to your whole family. He is just adorable! It’s such an exciting time for you all. Enjoy getting to know your new son. Love that shot of the head of hair!
ElizabethAnn says
Congratulations!
Kim says
Congrats! He is a cutie. So happy for all of you!
Shelley B. says
Time to update that About section! Congratulations!!!!
Lisa says
So thrilled for you all! Welcome to the world Teddy!
Carly says
Awesome. Congratulations!
Katharine says
Congratulations to the Petersik Five!
Ali.C says
Congratulations, he is adorable!
Caroline Milan says
Welcome to this crazy (yet awesome) world, baby Teddy!!! Best wishes from Brazil!!!!
Congrats to big sis Clara!! ;)
Jessica says
What a blessing! So pumped for you guys. Love the name as well! Enjoy your time off with your sweet babies.
Line says
Beautiful baby boy :) Congrats to all of you.
Megan says
Amazing! Sherry, you are glowing!
My younger brothers name is Teddy!!! Great name!!
Jax says
Congratulations a million times! I fell in love with your blog after Clara arrived on the scene but I’m so glad to hear about Teddy’s arrival. I love the name and wish you all continued health, happiness, and success. The Quizzly Bears will play trivia tonight in Teddy’s honor!
Paulette Smith says
Precious Angel baby!!??????
Amanda S. says
Congratulations!!!! So glad that this delivery went well and that everyone is healthy!! What a handsome little guy!! :)
Nicole says
Congratulations Petersiks, he is beautiful! So glad to hear everything went smoothly and everyone is healthy!
ashley @ sunnysideshlee.com says
congrats!!! welcome teddy!!!
Constance says
Ahh!! Absolutely wonderful to read and see this. CONGRATULATIONS to you beautiful family — how absolutely fantastic all around. What a cutie!
Morgan says
Congratulations!! He’s adorable! So glad everything went well for y’all! :)
AMK says
SO EXCITED FOR Y’ALL!!!! :) Glad everyone is doing well, and can’t wait to see the adventures Teddy will have with you all! :)
Brenda Miller says
Hooray! Congratulations on the newest addition to your family. I’m glad everything went well and everyone’s healthy. Look at all that hair!
Paulette Smith says
Meant to post smiley faces from emoticons…sorry about the question marks…grrrr.
Jennifer says
Congratulations! He’s beautiful!
Suzette says
Congratulations!!!
Jen @ The Decor Scene says
Congrats!!! So happy for all of you! What a little cutie Teddy is. :)
Chloe says
No way! My cousins are called Clara and Theodore! I kept coming back to that for a boys name when wondering what name you’d pair with Clara but I never thought you’d end up with the same unusual combination. Massive congratulations, he’s precious <3
Cher says
I was holding out hope you’d deliver on my birthday (April 14) but I’m so glad for your good delivery that I will overlook it :) Congrats- now get off the internet and spend time cooing over that new baby!
Jane says
Congratulations! He’s gorgeous!
Tasha says
Congratulations!! He’s adorable!
Lauren says
Congratulations. What an angel baby. I know you are all tickled.
Kelsey says
Wow that is John’s face on a baby! (In a good way of course h aha) And like everyone else, love the name. Enjoy that squishy bundle of love. : )
Kateri says
Congratulations!! So, so cute! I was anxiously awaiting yesterday for the birth and today for the name. I was convinced it was going to be Harrison and you’d call him Harry. No clue why. But Teddy is adorably fitting for that baby boy!!
Lynn says
So precious! Congratulations!
Kim Murtaugh says
Congratulations!! Love the name and love that adorable baby!! We also added to our family this week (my sister’s baby) and you guys combined are making my womb ache! Maybe another one is in our future!! Have a wonderful time together!!