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!
Kristin says
Congratulations, Petersiks! Teddy is a cutie! Glad to hear that your delivery was a breeze. :)
Christine says
Congratulations!
Cait says
CONGRATS!! and I adore the name Theodore! He is precious and I can’t wait to see more of him and you guys. Rest up and enjoy in the mean time!
Christen @ Love By Hand says
Congrats to all of you! He’s so adorable and I just LOVE the name! So excited for your family! Thanks so much for sharing with all of us!
Janine says
yay! So happy baby Teddy’s finally here. Love his name too!
Kelly says
He’s so stinkin’ cute I can barely stand it!
Lisa E says
Prayers answered! Thought about you often in the hopes all went well. So happy to hear it went smoothly this time. He is beautiful. Congratulations. You are blessed.
Bethany @ Dwellings by DeVore says
Congratulations to your sweet family! So glad to hear everything went smoothly and that everyone is doing well, such a blessing!
linette says
Bel enfant, soyez tous heureux.
Erica says
Congrats, you guys! So glad mom and baby are happy and healthy, and that everything went smoothly. He is SO cute and I love the name you chose. Enjoy getting to know him, and enjoy your precious time together. <3
P.S. My baby girl was born with the exact same stats – 8 pounds (even) and 19.5 inches! Crazy coincidence.
Hannah says
Oh my gosh he’s beautiful!! Congratulations!! Can’t wait to hear more about baby Teddy :)
Karen says
Wishing you happiness and joy, which you clearly already have much of. More never hurts though. Enjoy the sweetness of the new one.
Laura says
Congratulations!!! He’s adorable. My grandfather’s name was Theodore too. He went by Ted & my grandmother would sometimes call him Teddy Eddy (his middle name was Edward).
Nicky says
Beautiful. Congratulations. So happy it was smooth sailing this time and hugs to Clara – she’s going to be the best big sister. xo
Ash says
WOW:)))) Huge congrats – I LOVE how nature makes sure there is no confusion re paternity – image of John in first pic:) He’s beautiful and oh Teddy – soo cute. Congrats Family of Four – enjoy xx
Sarah says
Huge Congratulations Petersik family! Got all teary-eyed reading this. So glad everything went smoothly.
Welcome to the world Teddy!
Liz says
Congratulations Petersik family! Slow down and take time to enjoy the view!
Cassie says
Congratulations! So thrilled for you guys!
wendy says
A huge congrats on that perfect boy. My oldest, Jack (named after my gramps!), turned five yesterday, so Teddy shares a birthday with another cool dude. Enjoy those snuggles and big sister love.
heidi says
congrats!!! he’s absolutely precious!!!
Jill says
Congratulations! He is beautiful.
Elizabeth says
Congratulations! He is perfect, and the name fits him!
Courtney says
He’s beautiful! I love his name! I’m glad everything went smoothly for you – congratulations!
Randa says
So wonderful!!!!! So happy for you all! Great name – Theodore was actually our first choice for boy’s name, though we would have shortened it to Theo. :) Awesome meaning too. Still keeping it in mind if we have a boy one day.
Janelle says
Aww YAY!!! I love his name and I’m so happy for you guys, especially that things went so well. Enjoy your time together!
Ash says
….whoops, forgot Burger, Family of FIVE! Sorry :)
Rachel says
Pure sweetness! Congratulations!
Dana says
Congratulations!!! He’s beautiful!
Welcome to the world, baby Teddy!
Liz K. says
So many warm thoughts for all of you! And… Sherry is the bravest woman ever for sharing a post-delivery photo online. She looks lovely!
Karla@{TheClassyWoman} says
Love the name Teddy!! I really like seeing how much thought you put into the names of your kiddos, honoring family members . Aw, I’m so glad to hear it all went so well, that mama is happy and feeling good and he is simply adorable! :) Wishing your family of 5 a wonderful first few days together. XX
Hollie says
That is my Dad’s name too!!
I love it, so traditional yet unexpected, just like Clara!
For some reason I just had it in my head he would be named Henry- no idea why!!
Nancy says
Oh, what joy! Teddy is perfect and the whole family is beautiful. Congratulations to you all!
sarah says
congratulations. he’s adorable. and you will love having a boy. (i have two–i hopefully know) :)
Stephanie says
He is absolutely beautiful!!! Welcome to life with boys (I have three)!! You will love it!!
Wendy says
Congratulations! Teddy is absolutely precious!! Enjoy him!
Hilary says
He is so perfect! Congratulations :)
Marie says
Yay!!! Congrats!
Jenny says
Congratulations!! He’s such a good looking little man. :) (Fits right in with the rest of the family, of course.) So so SO glad everything went well and everyone’s doing fine. Welcome to the world of DIY, little Teddy!
Trish says
You look fantastic! And baby Teddy is adorable. Congratulations to Johm, Sherry and Clara!
Nancy says
hmmmm…. “Teddy Bearnacle” has a cute ring to it!!!
Carrie Lea says
Oh congratulations! He is beautiful! I want to pick him up and snuggle him and breathe in his beautiful baby smell!
Yay for Teddy! (love his name!) and yay for a smooth delivery!!!
Liz c says
Oh my goodness!!!!! Look at that hair!!!! My husbands middle name is freeman also! He says it’s bc he’s black (he is the whitest guy I know). Love your new addition!!!
Jenny G. says
Yay! Congratulations! So glad everything went well. He’s absolutely precious.
charlotte m. says
Congratulations. So glad everything went well. He’s adorable and the biggest difference I see, besides all the hair he has, is John seems to have a bit more grey hair. Seriously, enjoy!
Jen says
Congratulations! I caught my breath when I saw his little face on the screen, and grabbed my 15-month-old son and we both just grinned at your adorable little man. We are so happy for your family!
Lilian Garcia says
he is beautiful! you guys always rock, and Clara is even more adorable now as a big sis! Welcome to our crazy world, baby Teddy, you are such a lucky boy!
Jana H. says
Congratulations on a beautiful and beautifully healthy baby boy. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for you, Sherry. Love and prayers for the entire family.
amanda says
How precious! Congrats John & Sherry on your new bundle of joy! Clara just looks smitten with Teddy! What a beautiful family!
Erin says
Congratulations!!! He’s so beautiful. I was just sitting here at work and was like “I bet they had the baby!! I need to check” and there he is. I’m so happy for all of you and so happy the delivery went well this time. I hope you take lots of time to rest and snuggle with that sweet little baby.
Jane says
Congrats! Glad all went well. Remember how you were in Minnesota around this time last year? Our weather did not disappoint on your son’s birthday. We got 16″ of snow! You had commented that you don’t know how we do it, we don’t know how we do it either.