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He’s here!

We’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our family, baby Teddy!

BabyBoy Colorful

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.

BabyBoy Grammy Clara

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.

BabyBoy With Daddy

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.

BabyBoy With Mommy

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:

BabyBoy Hair

Look at all that hair!

Comments

  3. Jean says

    Wonderful news, so pleased he arrived safely and you’re both doing so well. I’ve been checking back for news and so pleased for you all. Love the name btw, my brother is Ted. Enjoy those magical first few days xx

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  13. Mari says

    Awesome name! Our little Theodore Forest is now 7 months old. : ) Take your time resting up and getting to know one another. And isn’t it awesome watch in the sibling interaction? Theo’s big brother is almost 5 and they are so in love with each other it melts my heart every day.

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  14. Christine says

    Congratulations! I have also been refreshing this page like it’s my job. He is beautiful, and I’m so happy to hear that everything went smoothly. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! God bless your newly expanded family!

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  15. Jessie G. says

    congratulations to you. So happy to hear that things were uneventful when it come to having this little one. We welcome births without surprises ;)

    all the best.

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  16. Stephanie says

    This is too spooky… I was just arguing to my partner last night that Theodore is the PERFECT name for any future sons we have!

    Anyway. Teddy looks gorgeous! Glad it was a safe delivery for both of you. Can’t wait to see the first photos of him in that beautiful nursery! Congratulations, Petersiks!! x

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  17. Lauren Nicole says

    So thrilled that you all had the opportunity to experience a happy and healthy delivery this time! Enjoy every minute of these early days and take your time getting back to the blog. We (your extended reader-family) aren’t going anywhere, but these moments for your family will only last a short time.

    Much love to you all.

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  20. Diane says

    Congratulations! So glad to hear Teddy is healthy and everything went well. Now please excuse me while I go freak out my husband and tell him I want another one.

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  21. Marsha Kern says

    Yeah he is here and everyone is healthy and hopefully a much calmer birth story when you tell us! So happy for you all!!!

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  23. Bridey says

    He is so beautiful. Congratulations to your precious family. Thank you, as always, for bringing a little bit of joy into our lives everyday!

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  26. Esti says

    Congratulations!
    I’m so excited for you guys and pray that your precious family of five will always be blessed, happy and healthy! X

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  30. Olivia says

    So glad to hear that it went well and everyone is healthy! Welcome to the world, Teddy! You have an awesome family. :)

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  33. SarahSmile says

    Love love love!!! He is beautiful!!! I’m so so thrilled to hear that Sherry is doing well and everything went much more smoothly. Congrats on your new expanded family!

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  34. Jennifer A says

    Congratulations! And what a fantastic name! Teddy was on my short list when our son was born 9 weeks ago, we went with Nathan, but I do so love Teddy.

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  41. Amanda says

    Congratulations on your gorgeous little boy! So glad that this delivery was smooth and that you’re all doing well! Enjoy all the time you need and want with little man :)

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  43. Caroline says

    Congratulations!!! I am also a mother of a sweet little Teddy named after my dad’s dad– but they are Edwards. Enjoy your precious new love!!
    xo

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  46. Valerie says

    Congrats to you guys on the newest addition to your family. Glad to know mommy and baby are healthy and that everything went well, but then again, what CAN’T you guys do? This is only, like, the best diy project you’ve ever done ;)

    Uh-oh…new baby, 2 children, a boy AND a girl…you’re world is about to be rocked (in the best possible way.)

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