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.
Alison says
Definitely teared up a little waiting for this to load!! Many blessings and congrats!
Stacie says
CONGRATS!!! This is so exciting! I hope your pregnancy goes well, Sherry! :)
Allison says
Yeah yeah yeah yeah!!!!!!! Congratulations you three! I hope that this is a smoother ride than last time! So excited for you!!
Danielle O. says
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! Praying for health and safety for the whole Petersik clan!!!!!!
Frances says
Congratulations! That’s wonderful! You probably don’t remember, but I commented under the post where you discussed the issue you had the first time around. I had the same issue, and went on to have two very successful pregnancies (now ages 5 and 3!). I was very worried too, but you sound like you have great doctors so I’m sure things will work out for you too! This news made me smile!
Lindsey says
What wonderful news!! I’ll be praying for you four. I’m exited to see what you do for the little nuggets nursery, right along side everyone else :) Best wishes!!
Debbie says
So happy for you guys! Congrats!
Katie M says
Congratulations! I only know you through the blogosphere, but I am genuinely happy and excited for you guys, particularly after having read Clara’s birth story and learning how difficult it was. I will be thinking of Sherry during the months to come and hoping for a healthy and safe pregnancy for mom and baby. Best wishes to you all (Clara and Burger included- I am also a big sister!) and congrats again!
Marissa says
Congrats!!!!!! So happy for you all :)
Amanda says
Congratulations you two! Enjoy every moment of this.
Two things. Are you going to do the photo a day/month/year thing again with bean #2? I hope you do! Such a great time capsule! And is this the “side project” you spoke about during blogiversary? :)
Constance says
Yahoo!
Are you going to find out the sex of the baby?
This feels somewhat odd to point since I don’t either of you, but did you geek about being pregant the same time as the Bowers (again?).
CONGRATS!!
Mama Mongoose says
This is fantastic news! I hope it’s a boy and you name him Frank. Bean(s) and Frank(s)!
Martha says
Haha! That is too funny!
Jill says
Congratulations! Funny since I posted about becoming a grandma when Clara was with Nonna! Overjoyed for your family!
Be Blessed!!
Lisa says
Congratulations! So happy for you all! All of my favorite bloggers are pregnant and as am I, so it is very exciting to be on this journey with you all at the same time. Best wishes and good health to Sherry!
Kate Craig says
Whaaaat! You all gave us no clue! :) Congrats!!
Felicia says
Holy guacamole! Congratulations!
Anna says
Congratulations!!!
Kaitlyn says
YAY!!!!! Oh wow I’m so excited for you guys! Sending many happy thoughts your way (and if I could, some ginger ale to help calm Sherry’s stomach!) So happy for all of you! xo
Christina H says
I’m so excited for you guys, congrats!!
Kasey M. says
CONGRATULATIONS! I’m so excited for your family :)
Nikki says
CONGRATS!!!! I just did a woot-woot at my office desk!
kimi says
YAH!!!! So very very happy ans excited for you guys!! whoop whoop!! CONGRATS!!!<3
Carolyn says
Congratulations!!
Krista says
HUR-RAY!!!!!!! I’m so happy and excited for you guys :) Wishing you a smooth second & third trimester and a safe delivery. And as someone who just had a very nauseous first trimester herself – I hope you’re feeling better soon Sherry! I have no idea how you do it with all of your renos plus caring for Clara! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Alice says
Congratulations Sherry! I am a reader of many years and currently pregnant with my first, so I am thrilled to know that you are expecting again. Hope you feel better soon! Wonderful news for you guys.
Kelli@littlecottageofmine says
Best news ever!! Wishing you a safe and very happy pregnancy and delivery!!
Although as I’m sitting here BIG pregnant with number two (35 weeks today) with swollen ankles and a larger than life belly, I know what you’re in store for!!
Thanks for mentioning burrito!! Now I must have one! Is it lunch time yet??
Much love to you guys!!
Kimberly @ Turning It Home says
So happy for you guys! Another babe close to one of Katie Bower’s babes… that’s a win! Plus, I’m completely impressed with how you guys kept it a secret (obviously from your readers, but from your ma, too!) I think the longest we ever waited to tell our folks was one hour. :)
Jenny says
Thrilled for you guys! Wishing you a great pregnancy!
Stacey says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Such happy news :) Wishing you a happy, healthy and safe pregnancy!!! xo
Kelly O. says
Soooooo happy for you guys!! I just gave birth to #4 last week and I must say babies continue to bring joy to our family! It’s hard to imagine being so in love with each new addition, yet you always are… Enjoy the ride and cherish every moment! Congrats to the big sister, too. Clara will undoubtedly be a big help to both of you while caring for a new little bear. :) Tanti auguri!
Cassie A. says
I couldn’t be more excited for you guys! This is wonderful news! Prayers for a healthy pregnancy and baby!
Chris says
Congrats! So happy for your family!
Emily says
Congratulations Petersiks!! It has been so exciting watching Clara grow through the years — can’t wait to see your adventures with bean #2!
Nicola says
Oh that is BRILLIANT news! Yahoooooooooo!!!! Yippeeeeeeeee!!!!! Congratulations!
Amanda says
Woo hoo!!! Congrats Petersiks!!! How did you tell Clara and do you think you’ll find out the gender? Any ideas you can share for the nursery?! Way excited for you all!
Petra says
Congratulations!!! Does this pregnancy feel different than with Clara? Hope it will be a healthy one!!!
Kristen J says
Congratulations!!!
Beth says
CONGRATULATIONS! your site was a little overloaded and slow from this news, ha! hope you’re feeling great soon!
Amanda E. says
This seriously made my week! SOOOO excited for you guys! Totally teared up a little too…maybe it’s my crazy pregnancy hormones, but I don’t think so! Congratulations!!!
Stephanie says
WOOO HOOO!!! I literally just read your “State of the Uterus Address” and “Clara’s Birth Story” yesterday and started wondering when/if you’d be adding to the family. What an exciting time for y’all!!! I had some complications with my first and am a bit fearful for my second, too, so I will be praying everything goes smoothly. Can’t wait to follow your journey!
susan says
Congratulations, Petersiks! That’s amazing news. I hope Sherry has a smooth, uneventful pregnancy.
Melissa says
Congrats!
Lauren says
Congratulations! Best wishes and prayers for an easy remainder of your pregnancy, and delivery! I am so excited to see your nursery ideas!
Katie says
Yay! Congrats! It’s fun that you and Katie Bower are pregnant together again!
Annette says
Congratulations!
Keeping my fingers crossed that the rest of the pregnancy will be as uncomplicated as possible.
I’ve read that a lot of (morning sickness) in the first trimester points to a healthy baby. So yey! That you made it through and yey! for bean No. 2.
Katherine says
Congratulations to you all! Such happy news.
Miranda Williams says
Oh my gosh, yay!!! So excited and happy for you guys. Congratulations and I’ll be praying for a smooth rest of your pregnancy!
Sarah says
Congratulations!!!!! :)
Jessica Rose says
Oh my goodness! Congratulations! I’m excited to hopefully see more nursery projects. I absolutely loved reading Clara’s nursery come together at your 1st house!
Rayna says
Tearing up and maniacal clapping at my desk!! Congratualtions Petersiks! Will be sending healthy, positive vibes your way :-)