We’re excited to announce that the Petersik family is under construction again. Yup, someone’s gonna be a big sister… and she’s pretty darn excited about it.
The proverbial bun in Sherry’s oven is scheduled to arrive in April, and we’re both elated to be growing.
(I’ll happily put on some sympathy weight – it’s the least I can do)
Burger, on the other hand, has no idea what’s going on. But he’s generally excited about life, so that’s nice.
Sherry’s first trimester wasn’t without a few trials (a fender bender that had us worried for a bit and some pretty intense morning all-day sickness for the lady-wife to name a few) but we’re so grateful that all signs point to a healthy little bun so far. Given Clara’s birth complications, this pregnancy falls in the high risk category (more on that here and here), but we were excited to reach the safe-to-share milestone so we could spill the happy news to friends and family this weekend (conveniently while Nonna was in town). And now we get to share it with you guys!
Since you’re a curious bunch, we figured we’d answer your questions in a follow-up post on Friday like we did the first time we told the interwebs we were having a kid. So ask away, and we’ll answer as much as we can at the end of the week. Until then, I’m gonna get back to working on the sunroom and Sherry’s going to do her darndest to keep her breakfast down, probably while painting something.
Emily R. says
How excited are you and KB to be pregnant together again? Congrats on the new bean!
Radhika says
Congratulations to the Petersik’s! how exciting!
Dawn says
So stinkin’ excited for you all!! Woot!
Ashley House says
CONGRATULATIONS! I have a daughter who is just a couple months older than Clara and I’ve so enjoyed following your blog and seeing how Clara and my daughter are so similar. Emma became a big sister in April of this year and it has been an absolute joy to see our two girls interact. Emma loves being a big sister and helping with everything she can. I have 2 questions for you: 1) was this planned? and 2) how did you tell clara and what was her reaction? I guess that’s technically three questions…oh well. :) Congrats again!!!
Annie OS says
” 1) Was this planned?”
Really? Is this any of our business?
Congrats to the Petersiks. Wishing you a smooth pregnancy until you met your new family addition.
asha says
congratulations! and once again, you time well with the Bowers :0
could this be a second pre-arranged marriage in the making?!
awesomeness!
Valerie says
Congratulations Petersik family! Best wishes for a healthy lil’one and may that all day sickness end soon.
Heather says
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you all!
Richard says
Congratulations, Petersiks!! That is wonderful! Be safe and healthy.
Sandi says
CONGRATS!!!
Megan says
Congratulations guys, that’s fantastic news! Wishing you all the best for a healthy and enjoyable pregnancy xx
Alyssa says
This is such exciting news! So happy for you guys!!
Anne says
YAY! Healthy and happy next few months to you all!!
Julielle says
Congratulations to the whole family and wishing for you the most uncomplicated of births possible!
Lisa says
Yayyy!!! Congratulations!!! I always try to guess what your next post will be about, I’m never right or anything, lol, but I certainly didn’t guess this. So happy for you all! Hoping that morning sickness passes soon. :)
Sara says
Congratulations! My thoughts for an uneventful, healthy and safe pregnancy/delivery for everyone!
Teri says
congratulations. I had 2 high risk pregnancies and we all made it through safe and sound. Wishing happiness, health and as normal as pregnancy as you can possibly have. God speed momma (and family)!
Aubrey says
Yay! Congrats to the entire family! Not going to lie, I’m pretty stoked to see what the nursery will look like this time around!
Keely says
WOOO!!!
Debbie says
GAH!!! I think my heart skipped a beat!!! BIG congratulations, Petersiks!!! prayers for a sweet, healthy bean and a perfect delivery!
xoxo
Martha says
YAY! And at the same time as Katie again :-)
Are you going to let Clara help you name the baby? That could be pretty interesting . . .
Sarah says
Aww congrats!!! I hope this one is MUCH smoother this time around. :)
Elizabeth L-A says
YAY!!!!! First and foremost, I’ll be praying for a safe pregnancy and delivery for you all. But then, I’ll (selfishly) hope for a boy, so we can see some boy nursery/room inspiration from you two :D heehee
Congrats and all the best!
Claire says
This brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations to a wonderful family on your impending fifth member.
When Katie B. announced her pregnancy and mentioned friends that were struggling to get pregnant and how sad it made her, I wondered if you guys were in that group. If you were, I’m so glad that you finally had success. How far apart will your babies be in age?
stewart anne says
YAY! I’m so so happy for you all. <3
Amanda Ray says
Congrats! Did the new bean have anything to do with your decision to buy a new house?
Keri M says
Yay! So happy for you guys! Of course my question is: When do you find out what the gender is or do you want it to be a surprise?
Lisa says
OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!! I’m in my bosses office on a conference call and am still commenting, that’s how excited I am!
Congratulations to the whole Petersik clan! Wishing you a safe, healthy pregnancy. Absolutely love you guys and I’m over the moon for your news!
Meredith @ La Buena Vida says
Congrats you guys–how exciting!
Allison says
CONGRATS!! Can’t wait to see the nursery!
Kristin says
Congratulations! Hopefully this pregnancy will run smoother than the last! Your due date seems to be right in the middle of all the plans for the builder home you guys are designing. Will all your work be done before your due date or will the be a lot of working on that project before and after the next bean arrives?
Emily B. says
CONGRATS! So excited! You and Katie B. will have beans close together again then yes?
Henna @ HENNA BLOSSOM says
Oh congratulations! EEEK! CONGRATULATIONS!!! It’s so funny, I have a tear in my eye. :) I may not know you guys personally but I’ve been following your blog since before I was a homeowner and before I was a mom and I’m now both. I definitely feel a connection. We’ve hit a few milestones together guys, even if you didn’t know it, ha. :) So excited for your family! xo
Hannah says
WAAA-HOOOO! So happy for you guys!
Jill says
Congratulations! You must be so excited. Here’s to a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
Sarah Pope says
Yay!!! Congrats on your growing family!
Deanna says
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! So happy to finally hear the news and so excited that you and Katie are going to have another set of little friends <3 Thinking of you all and wishing you the very best. Your family is so special and that lil one is lucky to be a part of it :)
Tyra says
I feel like this is the news of the blogosphere year!! Congrats guys!! Wishing you an easy pregnancy and a healthy baby!!!
Angela Prine says
That is wonderful news, thanks for sharing!! Prayers going your way!
Alison McP says
Sooo..was this the super secret project you “are working on” in the blogiversary post?? SO happy for you and your wonderful family! Also, how many more hours per week is Sherry gabbing with Katie B now that they both are pregnant at the same time?! :)
Amber S says
Congratulations!!! That’s wonderful news! :) hoping too Sherry is able to keep down her brekky! ;)
Heather says
Not sure why, but I had a feeling… I even thought there would be an announcement during your blogiversary week.
Leslie says
SQUEEEEEEEEEE! So excited for you that I can’t even form words!
Shanna says
So excited for all of you! 2014 is going to be an amazing year and definitely the year of babies:) I know AP from I Love You More than Carrots is expecting in April also, along with one of my co-workers and my sister-in-law! Bring on the cuteness and chubby baby rolls:)
Renee says
I’m so excited for your family! What a lucky little baby on the way!
danika k says
Congratulations!!!! I love the picture of Clara – she looks SO excited!! We must be due just about the same time – I’m 14 weeks, and am hoping for less nausea and better sleep! Hope Sherry gets relief, too!! :)
Kathleen says
Congratulations!! What wonderful news!
Jo says
Yeeeee! Congratulations! Sending love and happiness to your growing family.
April says
Congratulations! Clara is going to be an awesome big sister!!
Julia says
Congratulations!! That is so exciting, I’m so happy for you guys. Was it hard making the decision to have another biological child, knowing it would be high risk? I imagine it was difficult for Sherry (well, and John too!!)to overcome the emotional trauma of Clara’s scary birth, and the fear of it all happening again. What will change about her pre-natal care and birthing experience as a result of the high-risk pregnancy? Can’t wait to see all of the crafty baby-related projects and what the new baby’s nursery ends up looking like! Do you have any thoughts, ideas or inspiration for the nursery conjured up yet? (Whoa, that was a lot of questions – apparently I’m having a curious morning!!) Congrats, again!
Rachel says
Yay! So excites for you all!!!