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!
Sally says
You look great, Sherry! I’ve had two C-sections – you’ll be back to normal in no time. And all that hair! No wonder you had morning sickness for nine months!
Eliza says
Congrats!!! Sherry, you look absolutely beautiful. I think photos of new mamas are the best-so natural and so strong! Enjoy your little man!
Bekah says
Hurray! Congrats Petersik family!
Erika says
Welcome, precious Teddy! Soooo glad to hear of your safe arrival! You are a beautiful creation!
Katie says
Congrats COngrats on beautiful Teddy (T-Money, rapper name?). If you ever do a post about his birth or just random Teddy facts would love to know if any other names were in the running or if he’s always been Teddy to you. Did Clara know his name beforehand? Enjoy this special time, I will miss you dearly but I really hope you take some well deserved time off.
Bobbie says
Congratulations! So happy he is here and healthy! I think he looks like John!! Happy Birthday Teddy!!
Congrats on becoming a big sister and brother Clara and Burger!
Jennifer says
Congratulations!! He’s just adorable. I’m glad all went well.
Jen@DomesticatedNomad says
Congratulations! What a cutie. :) Such a nice name to honor family. Best wishes, now get back to DIYing something…no, just kidding!! Rest, recover, and most of all enjoy. :)
Nicole F. says
Congratulations! Your family grows more beautiful with each new addition. :)
Kali says
And thus ends my Instagram-, FB-, and YHL-stalking. Whew. I’ve never been so happy for two people I’ve never met but … CONGRATULATIONS. I’m thrilled to hear the birth was blissfully uneventful. Can’t wait to hear all about it and Clara’s (and Burger’s) reaction on this blog and/or your LIFE page or wherever you two want to put it. Love to you and your beautiful family, from MN, where it just snowed. Again. *sigh*
Ida says
Congratulations Petersik family!!! He is precious!!
Jeannette says
Congratulations!! nuff love and well wishes! Welcome to this wonderful world Teddy!
Erin says
Yay!!!! Happy Birthday Teddy!
Kismet says
Congratulations! I love his name so much. What a handsome little doll. Praying for a speedy recovery time and lots of rest.
Lamprini says
Congratulations!
Nice name!
Michelle says
Dang, Petersiks – does every project you do turn out perfectly? :-)
Congratuations on Teddy – I love his name. Thanks for sharing this bit of your life with us.
Megan C. says
Congratulations! I LOVE his name. My favorite grandmother (and person) was named Teddye (pronounced Teddy, she added the ‘e’ to make it more feminine). She sadly passed away in 2005. I gave my daughter (born in 2012) Teddye as her middle name. It’s a great name to have!
Karen says
Baby Teddy is a blessed little man to be a member of one amazing family! Clara will be a wonderful big sister. Wishing you a wonderful life precious Teddy!
Karen
Korie says
Oh my goodness… so precious!!! I am so excited to celebrate and share my birthday with Teddy!!! enjoy every little moment…one day you will blink.. and your baby boy will be 13… leaving wet towels all over his bedroom floor…(seriously i picked up 5 this morning!!!Grrrr) but stealing a piece of your heart every day!! Congrats and best wishes to you all!!!
Carolyn says
So happy for your beautiful family . . . thanks for sharing him with us so soon after his birth . . . love the name and the hair!
Monica says
Congratulations to your family! Enjoy every moment of this special time. He’s beautiful!
Cyndi M. says
So happy everyone is health and love the name!
Congrats to you all!!!
Stephanie says
Gorgeous! Congrats!!!
Angela N says
Congratulations! What a great name and a handsome little man.
Ali says
Congratulations Sherry, John, Clara and Burger! And welcome to the world baby Teddy! You’ve got quite the fan club already!
Elizabeth says
Congratulations! So glad everything went well! Teddy is gorgeous!
michelle says
He’s beautiful! Congrats.
karen says
perfect!! very happy for everyone :) xoxox
Janice Mason says
Congrats!!!! He is adorable! Thanks so much for sharing. Don’t worry, we will all be here waiting for more house and family updates once you get settled. So happy for you guys!
Karen says
Maybe the most awaited baby since Prince George! So happy for your whole family. Welcome Teddy! You have a fun life ahead of you.
JoEllen Hickey says
Congrats and welcome Teddy! What a gorgeous little guy! Enjoy your new little guy and give Clara extra snuggles too!
Glenda says
Congratulations on your beautiful baby, looking forward to hearing of the ‘sames’ and ‘differences’ between Teddy and Clara
Lindsay says
Congrats to your family! What an adorable baby… He looks so much like his dad already! And Sherry, you are glowing in your photo!
Ang D says
Congratulations to your beautiful family! We are so happy to hear that he’s here safe and sound! Enjoy getting to know your little man.
ebeth says
Congratulations! Beautiful family!
kat says
Congratulations for this little boy’s arrival!
He is beautiful!
All the best from PEI, Canada!
Anna S says
Oh gosh! Mazel Tov! Congratulations! What a beautiful little guy!
Dawn says
Congrats! As a veteran of two C-sections, I recommend that you don’t get down on the floor for awhile. It’s really hard to get back up, even with help. Welcome Teddy!!
Carol says
Congratulations! Welcome to your little son – I love his hair! Happy Easter to you all!
katherine says
Congratulations! Such great news! Enjoy these first sweet days with your little guy!
Meire says
Congratulations, guys. this is such a precious moment in a person’s life. Thanks for taking the time to post. I’m very happy for you guys.
Michele from IL says
So precious! :)
Kym says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
So so so excited for your beautiful family of 5!!! Happiness all around :-)
Evelina says
Oh, and I also wanted to say — thank you guys for posting the update for your readers (and so soon!) I know this is such precious family time. Enjoy getting to know the little guy and don’t fret over the blog! We will be here waiting when you’re ready to jump back in :)
Megan says
Welcome to the world, Teddy!
Yesterday, I ventured to Target and saw your line for the first time. As I was cozying up to your coat hooks, I was thinking of your impending arrival and hoping you were snuggling a new addition!
Congratulations on your beautiful new addition, John and Sherry. Couldn’t be happier for you guys!
Caitlin says
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos :) Teddy is adorable and there is no doubt he will love his awesome nursery!
Lisa says
So happy for all of you!
Blair says
Congrats to the whole family. Glad he is here safe and sound (and in your arms!!). Can’t wait to see more photos of the whole crew.
Brittany says
Congratulations! He is absolutley adorable and I adore his name!
AliceL says
Felicitations!!! Welcome Theodore.
Congrats to all. ENJOY…