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!
emma says
many, many congrats on your new man and a safe entry into the world!
LOVE the classic name as well! enjoy your time as new family of 5!!
Katarina says
Congratulations!! It’s nothing short of a miracle isn’t it? Enjoy Theodor (love the name) and each other as a new family of 5!
Tashia D says
Congrats Petersiks!! He is so adorable and looks a lot like John! Welcome to the world baby Teddy!
April says
He’s beautiful! So excited for you. Many blessings to you and your family.
Francesca says
Congratulazioni, bellissimo bambino e bellissima mamma!
Danielle says
Congrats!! My Feedly has been spitting out babies left and right. Chris loves julia, bower power, and now yhl..so exciting!! Congrats again!
Susan says
Congrats Petersik family! So happy for you guys. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
amyks says
Congrats! He is beautiful, and the hair, oh my!
Much love!
LN says
Congratulations to all of you on Teddy’s birth. Enjoy your precious gift. Can’t believe Clara is a big sister and Burger is a big brother now to two.
Bridget says
Congratulations, what a special moment in your lives.
Barb says
I check in on you each day…normally I don’t comment, but Dalila’s comment has prompted me to write. You guys are great!!! I am older than your typical reader (61)and I look forward to your blog each and every day. My husband and I also worked together at our own business for 13 years, and I have a deep appreciation for all the behind the scenes work you do to make it happen. You do it so well!!!!
As a mom of all sons, congratulations on your precious little boy. Enjoy the journey. (PS also loved that you spent special time with Clara)
Nicole says
First of all, congrats on a safe and healthy birth for mama and Teddy! I’m so happy for you guys :) I can’t wait to see more pics of everyone!
Secondly, like everyone else has said, I see LESS ads on your site, not more. So I’m not sure why people have to be jerks, especially in regards to such a happy post.
ANY reader knows how you make your money – heck, you’ve even posted breakdowns of how you guys live off of doing what you’re doing. Thankfully, I’d imagine posts like hers are few and far between, because amazingly good and kind people like you don’t attract jerks like them on a regular basis :)
Anyhow, get back to enjoying the time with your newest addition! Love from Pennsylvania!
Erin says
As soon as I saw the top picture I thought “he looks just like John!!!”
He’s precious and I am so happy for all of you!! Sending prayers your way and I hope you have a wonderful Easter.
xoxo erin
Nicole says
I was reading through the comments hoping to see more info via replies from YHL, but I have to stop. People are so RUDE. This is a HAPPY EVENT people. They are sharing their JOY with us! Stop commenting about their ads, their “posting of a non DIY event on a DIY blog”, etc. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SOMETHING CONGRATULATORY OR NICE TO SAY, TAKE YOUR PETTINESS ELSEWHERE.
Stephanie says
Congratulations to all of you!! Clara is going to be such a wonderful big sister:-) Welcome to the World Teddy:-)
janice says
LOVE the name!! So so very happy for you guys. :) SO glad the delivery is over and went well… you ALL look FABULOUS!! And YAY! CLARA!! You’re a big sister!!! so so excited for your family!
Adrienne says
He is perfect! I’m jealous because I’m having twins in June when my little girl is two and I keep saying there is no perfect age gap. Looks like Clara and Teddy proved me wrong! She totally gets it and is going to rock as a big sis! Congrats!!
Jo Shontz says
Congratulations! So happy to hear that everyone’s healthy. He’s so precious!
Alice says
First time commenter, long time lurker here, haha… So many congratulations on the safe arrival of the gorgeous Teddy! Take lots of time to enjoy and absorb your beautiful new arrival! :) So glad everything went smoothly. Congratulations again!
xin says
Congratulations! What a perfect baby! So cute, I just want to pick him up and kiss him all over. Look at that hair! Here I thought most Caucasian babies are born bald.
Congrats again! We are so happy for you guys! Wish you a speedy recovery. Enjoy your time with him, we will understand if you post less.
Rachael says
Welcome to the world, little Teddy! You’ve already lucked out by being born into a family so clearly full of love x
peony says
Bienvenue au mond au petit Teddy, que la vie lui soit douce…
Félicitations aux heureux parents.
Peony
Melissa van Herksen says
Congratuations…Felicidades…from Chile! Wow Teddy is beautiful….glad to hear the delivery went well. Enjoy these precious first days
Galya says
Congratulation guys. Enjoy you little bundle of joy, they grow so fast.
Susan Riggs says
Congratulations!!!! What a wonderful day for your family. Wishing you all the best. He is adorable!!!
Sue
Sassafras says
He’s so handsome. I cried!!! Welcome to the world baby boy!!!
Heather says
Already said congrats on FB but this post makes me just as excited the 2nd day! Hope you are snuggling up as a family.
Kara says
Congratulations to your entire family! Sherry-prayers for a quick recovery. John-what a proud papa you must be! Clara and Teddy are truly beautiful. XOXO
Nerea says
Congratulations!! that hair! OMG! He is so cute!! Kisses from Spain!
Erica says
Congratulations, Petersik family! So very happy to hear everything went smoothly for you. I love family names, Teddy is perfect. Many thanks for sharing this momentous event with us.
Berglind Ásgeirsdóttir says
awwww :) Congrats!
Cristina S. says
Thank you for sharing this incredible time in your lives with us, your readers. The pictures are so precious and true. Hugs from your Miami fan :)
Take it easy Petersiks. We will be ready for new updates once you are!
Cristina
Katie Ohning says
Oh the squishy cheeks! Congratulations to your beautiful family and thank you for sharing him with us.
jaimie says
CONGRATULATIONS!!! So glad that everything went well for Mom and Teddy! Beautiful family!! So happy for all of you :)
Jess says
Congratulations you guys! What a lovely little boy!
Gail says
God’s blessings on all of you. He is beautiful. What a great big sister Clara is going to be!
Here is a Charles Dickens paraphrase that I love:
I love these little people who are so fresh from God,
And it is no small thing when they love us back.
Kerith says
So overjoyed for you! What another wonderful gift. Welcome to the world little Teddy.
Anne says
Congratulations! So very glad that you are both safe and sound! We’ll (I’ll) miss your regular posting and hope that you really do take it easy these next few weeks! Just enjoy your new little one! Don’t forget to take pics of those little lips and ears.
Melissa says
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you all! He has a wonderful name! Our youngest is named after my grandfather & my husband’s father who past away when my husband was 11. It’s wonderful to name a child after family & keep the names going. He looks adorable, Clara is going to be the best big sister ever! When we brought home our youngest, my husband put the car seat down on the ground so our fur baby Lexi could meet her new brother, she went crazy sniffing the seat & the baby inside, then she licked him, lol. They been best friends ever since! I can’t wait to see pictures from when Burger meets his brother! Again, congratulation!!!!
Heather Burke says
CONGRATULATIONS! A handsome little man!
Anne H says
Clara – Congratulations on your new baby brother! It looks like you’re taking good care of him. Don’t worry if he cries a little bit – it’s how babies let us know what they need. I think you’re going to be a great big sister! What a lucky little boy!
Jan Gardner says
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy. Tell Clara that she will be a wonderful big sister. You and your husband look amazing in these pictures. The pictures are full of love and are precious! Joy to all
Trude says
Congratulations!! So glad to hear everyone is safe and sound. Welcome Teddy!
Barbara C says
Congratulations to your family! He is adorable.
Kristin C. says
He’s so handsome =) Congrats to the new family of five!
Naia says
Congrats!!
Oz Family says
Congratulations!health and happiness to you.
Oz Family, Israel
Catrice says
He’s beautiful! Congratulations!!!
p.s. since I’m posting for the first time ever. I’ll take this opportunity to say “I LOVE your blog!”
pam in illinois says
Such a little cutie. I think he looks like his daddy!
Congratulations!! pam
Tamara @ Provident Home Design says
Congrats to you and your family!!!!:-)