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!
Marissa A says
Beautiful, seeing Clara’s face made me tear up. Congrats to you both and many blessings for your baby boy. I’m sure he will love his room!
Catherine says
So happy to see he has arrived safe and sound! Congratulations to you all! I love that photo of John holding him.
Catherine says
p.s. I was so dismayed to see a couple of snarky comments on here. I mean, really? A baby was just born and people have to let their ugly out? So sad. We should all pray for them because something is really wrong in their lives for them to do that. I hope they didn’t upset you at all.
Mary says
He’s so cute! I’m happy for allow you.
I heard once that to help a pet accept a new family member, you should bring home something the baby has worn & let the pet smell it before you come home with the baby.
jbhat says
Welcome Teddy, and congratulations to all! I have to say that reading that your new bundle’s name is Teddy caused a giant, happy grin to show up on my face–it’s totally cute. And I’m thrilled that the delivery went smoothly–I was holding my breath about it yesterday.
Hugs,
jbhat
Holly says
Congratulations, he is beautiful!!! And yay for a smooth delivery!
Mary says
I meant I’m happy for all of you. Sorry.
Katie says
Happy birthday Teddy and Welcome to the world! Congratulations John, Sherry, Clara and Burger on your new addition. He is absolutely beautiful!
Can’t wait to see when Clara and Will get to share their new babies with each other. :)
DeLynn says
Congratulations! Welcome to the world Teddy! He is oh so handsome and Clara is very attentive. Sherry you look so beautiful with your new baby and John looks so happy. Try to get some rest if you can. That hair, that hair………..!
Gretchen says
Congratulations to your beautiful family!!! So glad everyone is happy and healthy!
Stacy says
Congratulations John, Sherry, Clara and Burger! Your life just changed for the better. This little boy will bring so much joy and so many blessings to you all. Happy all went well and can’t wait to see more pictures and hear more stories about this little man as he grows up. Thank you for sharing such a precious gift with all of us!
BTW, my daughter thinks he’s adorable! She can’t stop gushing :)
crunchycake says
Your family is just beautiful! So glad to hear you’re all doing well. He’s just precious and looks like his dad to me! Having a sibling is the best gift you could give Clara. As much as my kids melt my heart when they hug me or say sweet things, it is equally fulfilling and throat-lumping when I see the happy sparks fly when they see each other. Their love for one another will bring you a whole ‘nuther kind of joy. Congratulations!
Heather says
Ah, sweet baby goodness! So excited for all of you!
Wyndi says
SO happy for your family! Just found out that my brother and his wife are having their third…the second 2 were surprises! Life is what happens when you are making plans! Congratulations!
AV says
Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you guys. I’m so relieved that the birth went smoothly for you all :)
Get lots of rest; your true fans love you and are understanding about the high-demands of a newborn! Enjoy all those special moments the best you can xoxoxo
Cathie says
Congratulations! Teddy is just gorgeous! Enjoy!
Kristen says
Congrats! Love the name, love the pictures. Our family is similar to yours with the big sister and younger brother. Mine are now 19 & 17 and still the very best of friends. Enjoy them, it goes by way too fast!!
Julia says
Welcome Teddy!!!
Keisha F. says
Congratulations!
Oluwatomi says
Congratulations guys. He’s so adorable. So happy for you
Kathy F. says
Beautiful baby boy and beautiful family! Congratulations!!!
Roxanne Russell says
Sending all the heartfelt congratulations guys! I am so happy to hear that everything went smoothly. He’s so handsome!
And Sherry, you look STUNNINGLY beautiful in that photos. Just lovely.
Cheers!
luiza says
Deus abençoe esta linda família.
Kelsey R. says
Congratulations John, Sherry, and Clara!! He’s adorable and that name is just perfect! So glad everything went smoothly. Makes me thing of this verse, “Every good and perfect gift comes from above, coming down from the heavenly father…” James 1:17.
Vicki says
Congratulations! Wonderful news.
Kelly says
Love his name! Sweet moments!
Kristi says
Congratulations to the sweetest family! He looks like a “Teddy!” Welcome to the world little guy! Xoxo
Emily says
Congrats!!! We have a 6 month old Teddy of our own! What a great choice ;)
Lily says
Super congratulations! Best wishes to your family!
shannon says
What a handsome young man!! Congratulations to you all. Please take off the time you need to enjoy your family and recuperate. We will all be here when you return.
Kim says
So happy for your family. God bless.
maggie says
Welcome to the world, baby Teddy! Congrats to all of you.
He’s so beautiful!
Mindy says
Congrats guys! So happy that the delivery was smooth this time.
Elle B says
Ooooh, baby…I might have to have one! Congratulations!
KyCat says
Congratulations!! Such a precious gift from God! Enjoy!
Deana says
Congrats! Love his name. My grandfather was a Theodore, my brother is a Ted! You do not hear this name much anymore, too old fashioned I suppose.
Jessica says
He is gorgeous and Sherry, not sure why you look like a supermodel after giving birth but wow! Welcome little Teddy!
Brittany says
Congrats!
Sarah says
Yea! What wonderful news – congratulations on a quiet, uneventful birth. Enjoy your family of 5!
Jane says
Oh what beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing them with all of us! I couldn’t be more happy for all of you! You have a picture perfect family and wish you much happiness!
Love,
Jane
Cora says
Congrats!!! Love the hair!!!
Kayla says
Congratulations! So happy to see that everything went smoothly for you this time. He is absolutely gorgeous, well done!!
elissa says
He’s beautiful! Congratulations!
Susan says
Congratulations guys and welcome to the world Teddy! Glad everything went well. You will love having a little boy! I have 3 boys under 5 and my eldest’s middle name is Theodore :)
Jonia says
Soooo very happy for you all and for the smooth delivery!! Not that my opinion matters, because it totally shouldn’t but I absolutely <3 the choice of name and the sentimental reason for picking it…and more teary, happy congratulations to you all!!
Judy G says
I am so happy for you… and can’t wait until you are out of the hospital and back home. I can never stand people being in the hospital. It is wonderful things went so well and you now have two beautiful children and Burger.
Sally says
So, so happy for you guys! Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! Love the name, love the hair, love the sibling love:)
Cassie Dearborn says
Love that hair! Congrats!
patricia says
omg sooooo cute! congrats! :)
Virginia says
Congratulations! So beautiful and love his name! Been holding my breath for y’all knowing your last was so scary. You’re so brave, Sherry! Such a wonderful blessing you’ve given to your loved ones!
Carol says
From following your blog for so many years, I sort of feel like I know you, which of course is not really true. But you are part of my everyday as you are the first blog I read in the morning. This post, I am reading with tears in my eyes, so happy for you all. I just know that Clara will be such a great big sister and that her and Teddy’s (adore the name) lives be so enriched because of each other. Congratulations Petersik family!