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!
Martha says
TEDDY is the cutest name! Love & prayers to all :-)
Meghan says
Congrats! Beautiful <3
Danielle Purtle says
Congratulations! Teddy is soooo gorgeous! Uh oh — you’ve given me baby fever! :)
JenB says
Awesome!! He’s precious and I know you’re so excited. Get some rest and welcome, little Teddy!
sarah Neale says
oh my goodness!!!! I gasped when I opened your blog today………Teddy looks JUST LIKE JOHN!!!! He’s adorable (the baby…not John, because that would be weird). You all look great! And Sherry – way to rock the hair down out of the pony tail! :) You look like a million bucks after a c-section. No fair!!
Blessings to you all…now hurry up and go sleep!! :)
Fara says
Congratulations on your new bundle and an easy delivery! He is just precious, and Clara is a great big sister.
Eva says
Thank you for sharing your special moment. My son is named Theodore too , after my husband’s dad. Didn’t like it at first. Now I think it’s the most beautiful name in the world. Congratulations!
Shama says
Congratulations! He’s so adorable.
Taya says
Congrats, Petersiks!!! He is adorable and has a fantastic name!
Gretchen says
Congratulations! He’s beautiful! I’m the mom of another Teddy/Theodore, so I heartily approve of his name.
Elizabeth says
What an absolute blessing! Congratulations to your wonderful family!
Kara says
He’s so handsome! And he looks like John! Now you each have a mini-me.
Allison says
Congratulations Petersik family! Teddy is a beautiful baby!!
Mari says
Congratulations, Petersiks! One of my top 5 life moments is when my daughter met her little sister for the first time. It’s such a joy to watch the kids interact, and I’m excited for you to experience all those little moments that’ll turn you into mush! Enjoy your special weekend for your new and improved little family!
katie says
um, this made me tear up! i can’t wait for my daughter to meet her future siblings! (and i’m not even pregnant again! ha!)
Marie says
Congratulations!!!! Teddy is perfect! And of course Sherry would be one of those girls who looks beautiful immediately after birth!!! Enjoy your little man!!
Kay says
HURRAY!!!! What wonderful, joyful news! So happy for you guys and your family of five!
And great name! Teddy is just precious.
Jillian (her split ends) says
So incredibly pumped for your sweet family!!! teddy is just beautiful (a is his momma…hello looking fab right after delivering a sweet baby!!) congrats and enjoy this time!!!
Xoxox
Jillian
Anne says
Congratulations!!!! He is precious.
Spring says
Happy birthday, Teddy!
Congratulations!
Wendy B. says
Congratulations!Teddy is a beautiful perfect little guy and that hair! OMG! Precious,thanks for sharing your lifes journey with us! Wishing lots of health and happiness to your little family!
Michele says
I’m all welled up with tears and I don’t even know you personally! Congratulations on your beautiful family.
Susan says
So happy for you guys. Congrats!
Samantha @ Fabulous Fabris says
Congratulations!!! He’s so cute :)
I’m glad everything went smoothly.
Kelli Fox says
OHMYGOODNESS!!! so precious!!! the old wives tale says if the baby has a lot of hair then you’ll have heartburn haha! he is simply gorgeous and i’m so happy everyone is doing well. thanks for sharing!!! you guys are the best :)
Jane says
I am commenting again because it feels a little strange for me,i am so used to it being only You,John,Clara and sweet Burger :) I am happy to have been part of this little community even before lil Clara was probably conceived and now here comes lil Theo. I feel a bit funny. ;__;
Mikki says
Beautifully Precious! Welcome to the world Teddy! Your big sister has a lot to show you, so sit back and enjoy the ride. You’re one lucky little mister!
CONGRATS!!!
Karen says
A mini John! He’s adorable (Teddy, not John… well, you know what I mean). Congratulations and so happy for you!
Angela says
Ah, the suspense was killing me! Congratulations! I’m so glad everything went well. Take your time getting back on your feet (and back to the blog). Best wishes!
Kristen says
What a sweetheart. So glad for you that the C-section went well. Love the name – Welcome to the world Teddy!
Laura says
He is beautiful…love all of that hair! Thankful that it was a less dramatic delivery and that you are all doing well. What a blessing! Rest up as much as you can this week! :)
Shelley says
Congratulations! What a blessing to add to your sweet family.
Ashleigh says
Congrats! He is sweet and has the best hair. I had to comment because my Grandpa is named Teddy. And my Grandma? Wait for it…. Her name is Clara! So awesome!
YoungHouseLove says
No way!
xo
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John @ Our Home from Scratch says
!!! Congrats guys!! He’s beautiful! Enjoy!
Dawn S says
He’s gorgeous — and that hair is precious!!! Congratulations!!! So happy things went smoothly and you can recover and enjoy that sweet boy now!
Jenna says
Congratulations! He’s so precious and I LOVE his name – so sweet.
Kat says
Congratulations!!! He’s the spitting image of John!
Abby says
Congrats, what a beautiful post! God is good!
brittany says
Awe guys, I’m so happy for you. This made me tear up. Enjoy your new little baby boy!
Elena says
Congratulations to you all. Teddy is beautiful and Sherry, you look absolutely radiant in that picture holding him. So happy for y’all!
Amy says
:)
Elle says
Truly a miracle, enjoy!!!
Abby says
Congrats, what a beautiful post!
Susan Z.F. says
Congratulations Petersik family! Baby Teddy is beautiful and a healthy mother & child is a blessing. Enjoy your time together and thank you for sharing your joy with us.
Andrea says
Congratulations! He is beautiful and love his name. Lots of well-wishes from North Idaho!
Karen says
Tears of joy over here! Congratulations!
Morgan says
Awww that is so sweet. He looks adorable. Can’t wait to watch him grow up like Clara has. And Sherry you look amazing! Congratulations.
Amy says
Congratulations on the beautiful new addition to your sweet family! Enjoy this precious time!
Cheryl says
OMG — so, so precious! Love the name and all the HAIR!!! Such a sweet pic of Grandma, Clara and Teddy! Enjoy your first days with your newly expanded family!!
Marielle says
He’s beautiful! Congratulations!
Melissa says
Welcome Teddy! Oh thanks for sharing! He’s perfect! Rest!