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!
danielle says
Congrats!!
Lauren says
OMG Adorable!! Congratulations and so glad that everyone is happy and healthy!!
Lil says
Congratulations! So so so happy for you. Awesome photos!
Linsay says
Teddy and me ALSO share a birthday! Great day to be born :)
Jessica says
So very happy and excited for you – enjoy every single minute of this :)
Kara says
Yay!!!!! SO perfect :-) I can tell he is Clara’s brother, and your son :-) The family resemblence is wonderful! Enjoy, enjoy!
Meg says
Congratulations Petersiks!! Teddys are pretty fabulous, if I do say so myself (our little guy is named Teddy too. Also named after my dad’s dad!). He is a lucky little boy to have such a loving family. Enjoy!
Ellen Kelly says
Just Perfect!!!!
Emily says
Oh my goodness he is an ANGEL and looks so much like you! Congratulations! Clara is already such a wonderful big sister. So happy it all went so well! Also, what an adorable name! I love it.
Janine says
Congratulations! I’m glad everything went ok, and you can enjoy everything while feeling allright this time allround. Clara will be the best big sister ever and i looooove the name! Lost of love….and take your time…we can wait ;-) X from the Netherlands
Dani says
Congrats! He’s just gorgeous, love his name, the hair is insane and the whole family looks so thrilled! I hope it’s not awkward that I had tears in my eyes while looking at these pics :)
Take all the time you need to rest and be together…we will all be waiting for ya when you get back!
Erin says
Congratulations from snowy Minnesota! He is beautiful!
Candice says
I am reading about Teddy while eating lunch at my desk and getting all weepy. Congratulations to all!
Anne C says
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!!
melissam says
Oh my goodness, he is just precious! Congrats on your sweet baby boy, he looks just like John. :)
Welcome to the world Teddy!
Melissa says
Wow, this post made my heart swell! Sherry you look absolutely stunning, congrats to your family xoxoxoxox
Kristi says
Love the name! Congratulations, I’ve loved having a boy and a girl, it is so fun to see how different they are. Glad everyone is healthy, happy birthday!
Alison says
Congrats! Love the name! Our little man is due any day now too!!
Kelly says
He’s beautiful! I’m so relieved that the delivery went smoothly. I was a little nervous about it! Enjoy the time with Teddy and the whole family. Thanks so much for sharing this precious moment with your internet friends! We have been waiting with bated breath and are so happy for you.
Liz C says
Welcome to the world, baby boy!!! Happy family expansion day, Petersiks! Sending all the best love & thoughts from Chez Cadorette; thrilled to hear it went well and that you guys are feeling good and happy. <3
Christine says
Congratulations!! He is perfect! Love the name! Sherry, can I just say that you look so beautiful! So happy for all of you! Wishing your sweet, little family all the best!
Brittany says
I’ve followed you guys through 3 houses and 2 babies now! Wow! Sherry, have you seen the video floating around the internet about the “world’s toughest job”? Hello tearjerker! Congrats and warm wishes!
Monica says
Congratulations! I’m so happy things went well. He’s just perfect.
Julia says
Congratulations! I’m so glad to hear things went smoothly this time. He’s just lovely :)
Deanna says
Congratulations, Petersiks! Welcome to the crew, Teddy!
Ruth says
Congratulations on your wee boy. Enjoy your new addition and all the fun of two (or three if you include burger!) children.
Sue says
Sherry and John, My congratulations to you, Clara and your extended family. Like your thousands of fans, I’m thrilled for you! And thank you for keeping us all posted. Welcome baby Teddy! You have an awesome childhood ahead of you.
Jeannie says
Congratulations! He’s beautiful!
Annie R says
Teddy! What a wonderful name! I’m elated to hear you had a more calm birth story this time and I can’t wait to (virtually) get to know Teddy via YHL!
Melanie says
I’m as happy for you guys as if you were my own family. Congratulations!
Carrie says
Congratulations! He looks a lot like John.
So glad your delivery went well and was more peaceful. :)
Abby says
Theodore is such a sweet name. Such a sweet family! I wish your family well. How exciting for you guys! If you’re not back blogging on Monday…NO WORRIES! :) Enjoy your fam time and blogging will always be here. You guys will always have fans who are eagerly waiting for the next post. Just don’t keep us waiting too long…haha! :)
Bricia says
Soooooo sooooo very happy for you all!!
Myrna says
He’s beautiful! Congrats!!!
Bren says
So happy for all 5 of you guys! Clara looks over the moon. She must be crazy in love already. And that name?! PERFECT, Petersik’s, just perfect.
Mamaw says
Congratulations! He’s so handsome!! Glad everything went smoothly this time. Love, love, love his name. Blessings on your family for health, speedy recovery and much happiness.
jess hogue says
Mazel tov!
So glad that Sherry had a much less stressful delivery the second go-round, and that you are all happy, healthy, and safe.
Please take the time you need to welcome and bond with this most precious addition to your family. Don’t worry, we’ll all be here when you guys get back. ;-)
xanthe says
Congratulations to you all. So glad you had a safe and uneventful delivery. Take your time to rest and just enjoy these first few days in hospital. I remember when my second daughter was born, I thought my eldest looked huge! She was only 16 months so just a baby herself. Lovely pictures. Xx
Kellee says
Congratulations! What a perfect little boy :) Clara is going to be a wonderful big sister.
Joan says
Congrats on your little man. So happy all went well!
Nancy K says
Congrats on the new family member! He is gorgeous! It’s great that everything went so well.
I bet the Clara can’t wait for her baby to get home! :)
Tiffani says
Congrats! Love the name, so cute!
Audrey says
Congratulations!!! Teddy is beautiful. And Sherry, how are you still so cute after just having a baby? LOL I am so glad to hear that this delivery went smoothly.
Tell Clara I said there can never be too many kisses for your new brother. :-)
Susie says
Congratulations, Teddy — you picked a pretty awesome family!! And congratulations, John, Sherry, Clara, and Burger on the safe arrival of your beautiful little man!
Karen says
He’s beautiful! I’m glad that everyone is doing well. Congratulations!
Janet says
Many, many congratulations to you all. You have such a sweet little family. And I love that perfect little head!
Courtney says
Congrats on your new addition! He is so handsome! I am so glad that this little bundle arrived with mom and baby safe and sound (i.e. much less drama for momma)!
Kate says
Congratulations! So glad everything went smoothly.
Alycia says
Awwwwww he’s so adorable! He looks so much like both of you and I see Clara in his precious little face too =D It took me forever to get on everyone wanted to see this little man apparantly lol. I’m so happy for your both and glad everything went so smoothly. Have fun with that little cutie pie!
Leah says
Congratulations!! He’s BEAUTIFUL!!!!