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!
jennifer p says
congratulations.so happy everything went well.now you have a real life teddy bear.yay!!!!!!!
julie g. says
Congratulations! I am overjoyed and so grateful everyone is safe and healthy. All day yesterday I was telling my husband I was anxiously awaiting the newest addition to your family. Of course he doesn’t understand how we are “virtually related”! But I just ignore him!
Is it me, or does he already look like John!?
YoungHouseLove says
Definitely looks like John and we think like Clara as a baby too! It’s fun to look back at old pics of her and compare.
xo
s
Clare says
Congratulations!! He is beautiful and I am so glad there was no drama this time…..once is enough for that!!
Enjoy every minute.
xoxo,
Clare
Stardancer says
Clara and Teddy! I love it! I’m so glad all went well. Send us a family picture when you get home?
I just hunted around until I found Clara’s birth announcement. You are so blessed!!
Sarah says
Congratulations! :D
Courtney says
Congratulations, Petersiks! Love, love, love all around!
Meredith says
I’m so happy for your family! My 4 year old son is also a Theodore, who also has always been known as Teddy. Such a good, strong name! Congratulations :)
Liz T says
He’s such a cutie! Congrats on the newest addition.
Lindsey says
Aw… Congratulations you guys! He is so precious and everyone looks great. It’s actually nice to see Sherry laying down (better if it wasn’t a hospital bed though) relaxing and just enjoying life. And what an adorable name. Theodore was our second choice when our son was born (we would have called him Theo) . He ended up being Wesley. Can’t wait to hear more about this little guy and how you all adapt to a family of 4… ahem, 5! :)
Sara C. says
What a handsome little man! Congratulations! (LOVE the name, by the way.)
Nicole says
Oh my gosh…I have tears and goosebumps.
Congratulations to you and your entire family. What a beautiful blessing!
Welcome to our world Teddy.
You will be blessed with a wonderful family.
Blessings xxoo
Katie says
AW! THEO (PETERSIK) AND LEO (BOWER)! FUTURE BFFS EVEN IN NAME.
jenna says
He looks wonderful and what a GREAT name he has! Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Teddy :)
Candi G says
Congratulations! He is beautiful. Love to you guys, enjoy this precious time.
Michele says
I read this on my lunch at work….and got a bit misty at my desk.
Congratulations!!
Mandy @ This Girl's Life says
Congratulations! He is precious, and so glad to hear all went smoothly!
Heather says
He is gorgeous!! What an early Easter blessing. :)
Michelle says
Congratutions!! He is so precious and I absolutely love the name! Tons of character and totally adorable!
I’m pregnant with a girl but hoping to sway my hubby to Theodore/Teddy for a boy if we have a boy in the future (after my grandpa who is my favorite person ever). :-)
Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says
Congrats and welcome to Teddy!
sharon says
tears in eyes….he is perfect. congratulations!
Leigh says
Congratulations! I was so excited to see this pop up on my FB feed this morning! So much love to you all xxx
Alex says
Congratulations! I have a Theodore too – he’s almost 8 months old :) He is too precious!
Lyndsay says
Congratulations!! What a gorgeous boy. So glad to hear that it all went smoothly. Best wishes to all of you from Midlothian, Scotland!! xxx
Julie says
Congratulations!
Sherry you look stunning in that photo!
Kari @ The Sunset Lane says
He is a beautiful gentleman baby!! Will he be barnacle still? Or will they be Bean and Bear (like Teddy Bear)?!? We call our Oliver, Bear because our 2 yr old called him AweBur. Which turned into O-Bear.
Congrats!!
YoungHouseLove says
I think he might still be Barnacle and The Bun sometimes, but mostly Teddy :)
xo
s
Jenn says
Growing up, I thought my grandpa was the only person in the world named Freeman, simply because I had never heard the name anywhere else.
Congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family.
Briel K. says
Welcome to the world Teddy! :)
What a strong full name he has! Congratulations to the family!
Eleanor says
Congratulations! Teddy is beautiful & perfect!!! He has more hair than my 23 month old!!!! So sweet! So glad things were much smoother this time around. Hope that continues. Enjoy watching Clara & Teddy love each other. It’s the best part of having more than one child. You guys have a beautiful family!
Cathy says
Congrats! He looks like a mini-john right now! Too cute… Get some rest :)
Brittany M says
Congratulations!!! He’s adorable!!! I’m soooo happy everything went well and there were no complications like last time. I feel as if ya’ll are family since I read about you ever day so I am overjoyed at your bundle of joy!
Can’t wait to see him grow!
<3 Brittany
Leslee says
Congratulations! My little boy (15 months) is a Theodore too. Such a great name! We call him Theo.
Sarah says
That little boy’s got some serious John in him!! Congrats!! He’s perfect!
Holly says
Congratulations! I am so glad to hear that the labor and delivery went smoothly, and that mom and baby are doing well. Take good care of yourself, mama!
Erica says
Congratulations! He is beautiful! I am glad that everyone is happy and healthy!
Sarah says
Congratulations! So glad to hear prayers were answered for safe delivery. Continued prayers for a quick recover and as-smooth-as-possible transition into being a family of five. Welcome to the world, Teddy!
Rita says
Congrats to your family! It’s obvious you’re raising a lovely daughter (the Clara Conversation post where she was sad for not having enough arms to hug everyone is my favorite). I’m sure Teddy will grow to be just as loving and kind. Best to you all!
Ginger says
He is amazing. I am so glad this time was not as dramatic!
janelle says
Congratulations guys. Enjoy your blessing!!! He’s adorable.
Maria fe says
Congrats guys! He’s precious.
Susie says
Congratulations! Teddy is so handsome!
Jules says
Congratulations on a beautiful baby, and a successful delivery. Now take it easy and enjoy the little guy, they are only tiny once!
Amy says
Congratulations! Phew, it feels so good to be getting an update. Am very happy and relieved for all of you! I love all these cute shots! :D
Nina D says
What? You didn’t name him Barney?? :-)
He’s just beautiful. Congratulations, and all good wishes to the Petersik Five.
Jillian L says
So happy for you!!! LOVE the name!!
Julane says
What a little sweetie! Congratulations! He looks just like John! I guess now you both have your mini-me look-alikes…. :-) :-D
Tina says
So sweet–congratulations to the entire family!
Ethne @ Wom Mom Blog says
Awesome awesome awesome!! Congrats you guys, and so glad the c/s went well. I think his name is great – particularly since my beloved kitty is named Theodore, after Theodore Roosevelt Natl. Park where my sis rescued him. You’ll have to take him to ND to visit someday. I think he looks like John, which is perfect since I think Clara is the spitting image of her Mommy.
http://www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm (as if you have time now…ha!)
Dawn says
Congratulations! He’s perfect. Glad everyone is healthy and everything went smoothly!
Laura J. says
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy, Teddy! The photo of John cradling his sweet little boy is precious, and I honestly think the one of you, Sherry, is one of the most gorgeous pictures I’ve ever seen of you. And Clara! What a wonderful big sister! Can’t wait to hear what Burger thinks! :D
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
What a precious gift! Congratulations you guys!