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.
Dayna says
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!! I am shocked and surprised and elated for you all at once! You guys are great at keeping a secret! So my question is, how long did Clara have to keep it a secret? Did you tell her right away? Did she ever let it slip at school or to family? It must have been hard not to talk about it in front of her for very long. And how did you guys find out? Were you surprised? Praying for a healthy baby and safe pregnancy/delivery!
Kelsey says
All I have to say is…. YAY!!!
Congratulations!
I wanna hear some baby names. RIGHT NOW. :)
Juliet says
Congrats to you three!
You guys got me hooked on blogs, and after reading 95% of what’s floating around out there, yours is the only one I read every day. For a while, I thought you were loco not to take advantage of the swag thrown at you. After reading so many “sponsored posts” since, I know why yours is my only regular stop.
Your voices remain so true, your skin so thick, it amazes me how politely you respond to evil, nosy, no-filter haters.
Some of us appreciate your work without feeling ownership of your personal business or a need to criticize.
Well done on the surprise, feel confident that so many people are sending positive vibes your way!
Janet says
Wishing you a healthy pregnancy and a simple delivery without the complications you faced last time.
Even Burger is thrilled. He’s trying to hold in his excitement and be cool about the news but inside he’s bursting with pride at the thought of being big brother to another little bean.
Here’s to wonderful family times and new traditions. Warmest congratulations!
Tamara says
Yay! Congratulations! I just had my second 4 months ago and he is so in love with his big brother already. It is already so much fun to watch them interact. I think you will just love having two. So happy for you both!
Lara says
Congrats, John and Sherry! This is wonderful news. I think I’ve commented on your blog maybe once before (though I’ve loved it for 4 years – lurker, I guess), but this calls for a comment! :) So happy for you guys! Also praying that your pregnancy and delivery will go smoothly. I know it must be hard to battle the fear of what happened the first time. Way to go – can’t wait to meet him/her via the internet!
Brandy says
Congratulations! My husband and I are expecting our first in late February, so I’ve been trolling through your old posts from when you were expecting with Clara just for ideas, suggestions, etc. Now I can’t wait to see all your thoughts/comments/suggestions when it comes to the newest bean!!
Dayna says
Oh and just remembered – you’ve had TWO huge surprises this year – first a house, now a baby!! Wow! :) So happy for ya’ll!
Kim says
Ahhh congratulations!! I’m so happy for you! I almost forgot to read your blog today – can’t believe I would’ve missed this good news. Although a fender bender while you’re pregnant sounds so scary! glad you’re ok!
anna says
Just to add my voice to the 2,000+++ commenters: Many congratulations! And I am so sorry for all the scrutiny you’ve received regarding baby bump/photoshop/the laundry list of other things you’ve had to manage. I think the attitude you’ve shown–being direct while also patient and kind–is admirable and challenges us all do similarly. I hope you’ve turned the post-first-trimester corner and are feeling better!
Sherry: I’m sure this pregnancy won’t be as carefree, but I hope it will turn out to be complication-free. Best of luck!
John: Nice shirt! And a good friend recently mentioned that we were all at TJ and UVA together. Wahoo-wah!
Karen says
Congratulations!!! What wonderful news!!
Marcella says
are you now planning a double wedding with the bowers, how far apart will these babies be?
Katie D. says
Congratulations! I’m very excited for your family.
My questions is, how are you factoring the new baby into your goal for work/life balance? Will there be fewer blog posts per week, different balance of side projects, or will you just wait to cross that bridge when you get to it?
Thank you both for being so accomodating to everyone’s curiosity and giving us the opportunity to ask questions.
Wishing you all the best.
Ohhhhh says
Well that explains why your content has been so lacking lately!
Wilhelmina says
Congrats! This brought a huge smile to my face at work =)
What are you guys going to differently in the nursery this time? Anything beloved you’re going to reuse/repurpose for numero dos?
Amandine says
YAAAAAYYYYYHHHHH !!! So happy for you guys ! Congratulations ! I really hope Sherry will have a smooth pregnancy et you won’t have to go through hard times again ! Take care of that little bean ! (I know he/she is already loved)
Lauren says
Congratulations! Sherry, I hope you are feeling better from the morning sickness. I had it for 17.5 weeks when I was pregnant! I still remember the exact day when it disappeared and never returned.
ali says
Question for Friday’s post: What projects do you avoid/which are you ok doing while pregnant? How do you decide?
Angela says
Congratulations! That is such great news.
(I just love that artichoke fabric.)
Anne says
So excited for the Petersik family! A new nursery to design! sigh. :)
Congratulations.
xoxo
Katie Howard says
YAY!! I almost spit my drink out at chipotle to tell a bunch of people that someone I’ve never even met is pregnant and I’m so excited!! haha oh blogland…you’re so fun! Wishing you a safe and happy pregnancy!!
PS $herdog…haters gonna hate! I think that old photo you adjusted to conceal the new bean looks totally real b/c you are so skinny everywhere! (and ps I think it was brilliant you did it!)
M says
congrats!
Jenn says
I’m trying to hide the fact that I’m crying happy tears for you guys in my cubicle right now. I’ll just tell my coworkers that I’m having an attack of burny allergy eyes. CONGRATULATIONS!
Kim says
AAHH you and Katie Bower are pregnant at the same time!
Liz says
Congratulations from a long-time reader and infrequent commenter! I’m so happy for you guys!
Sarah says
Congratulations! So happy for you all! :)
Lindsey says
Thought you would get a kick out of this… Us April 2014-ers are wondering if you’re on babycenter.com!!
http://community.babycenter.com/post/a44930524/anyone_read_young_house_love
YoungHouseLove says
Oh my gosh, that’s hilarious!
xo
s
Zulfa says
May you have an easy pregnancy, safe delivery and healthy baked bean!
Jackie says
I can’t handle all of this awesomeness!!! First a new house and now a baby! Woot Woot! Seriously though, congratulations to you both. Amazing news.
kayt says
Yaaaay! Please take care of you and yours. I am disgusted by the people who are so nosey and rude about your privacy! You share so much, and people seem to assume it’s a free for all. I won’t lie, I’ve been curious, and hoping for this post for awhile. However, it’s none of my business. I’m thrilled for you, and respect any bit of privacy you choose to keep. Cherish as much of this pregnancy you can. I know being sick makes it tough. Rest, enjoy, and congrats!
Emmaline says
Hi- just wanted to say congratulations, and that you have another sympathetic ear on this – my son was born 5 weeks early in April 2010 because of a placental abruption (your post about your experience was incredibly moving for me, its hard to voice the tumult of emotions i expienced at that time, so nice to hear it echoed from another.) I’m also now pregnant again and due April ’14. So far so good for us, and lots of good vibes heading your way for a smooth and healthy journey until you get to meet bean #2!
Sue says
Congratulations! SO exciting! I saw the crazy comments about Sherry bump watch 2013. I love a good “maybe she is” but I am in the practice of letting people tell me their good news and not out loud and annoyingly guessing it. you don’t win anything, not even the baby that you obnoxiously asked about.
Jess says
Giant congratulations guys :) I’m sure Clara and burger and are going to be great big siblings (burger again of course)
Are you going to announce the gender or not find out?
Super excited for you all :)
Chelsea says
Congrats!! I am so very happy for you!! I can’t wait to see what you are going to do for Baby P’s nursery!
Meaghan says
Congrats and best wishes to your growing family! Clara looks so excited and I can’t wait to see blogs on your nursery when the time comes!
[email protected] says
Oh dang! Congratulations! After the little bun is born, are you guys considering getting additional help or scaling back on extra posts?
Kate says
You guys! I saw the title of your post on facebook, got excited, and then so sad when it took forever to load!! I teared up! (which, had I not known better, would have made me think I was pregnant again!)
Congratulations!!
smita says
Congrats guys…I am soo excited to for u. This is happy time, enjoy & cherish the time before your small bean arrives. Because then it will be time for new joy & memories to be made. Take care & be safe.
Christine says
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you guys!
Rachel says
Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So HAPPY for you guys!
logan says
Congratulations Petersiks!
Very exciting! I very rarely comment, and honestly don’t get a chance to read your blog everyday, so this was a fun surprise today! Especially since reporting to work is a day to day thing during this government shutdown.
And it’s funny, since your friends the Bower’s are due in March! What a fun time!
Will you have to have a scheduled c-section since it’s high risk, or will they allow you to attempt a VBAC? and will you be finding out the gender?
Great news all around, and glad you’re past the 1st trimester. Good luck this pregnancy! Lots of people are wishing you all the best with this pregnancy!
Logan
Ofelia, from México City says
Congratulations, from Mexico! I read Clara’s birth story again and I coudn’t but teared a little bit… again. This are exciting news! May I ask you if are you thinking a name already?, how was the family reaction and friends?, and the nursery… so many posibilities! Have fun and enjoy!
Alba* says
Yay!!! Wanted to hear this for such a long time!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Patricia says
not to dwell on the string of comments from last week but I’m confused by the issue with photoshopping your tummy?? I’m not pregnant but if I was posting pics of myself on a blog, I’d photoshop my whole damn body. The sense of entitlement of some people and what they think they have a right to know is mind boggling.
Patricia says
Congrats by the way!!
emilie says
Many congratulations! Great news!
Rachel says
YAY YAY YAY!
Opened the blog, sleepy-eyed, at 3AM here in Manila.
That blog title perked me right up!
Now I’m wide awake haha!
Congratulations y’all!
Patty says
Congrats! Such an exciting time for you all.
Im so glad you do share so much of yourselves with us each and every day. Ba Humbug to any who say anything negative.
<3
Kayce May says
Congratulations!!!
Danielle says
Congrats!!! So excited for you guys! I hope you’ll do the weekly photo project with this little “bean” too! :)
Can’t wait to see what you do with the nursery! Wishing you all the best!
Christen Coyle says
Congratulations – after reading about your family for so long, so happy that one of your dreams is coming true. Take good care of yourselves – you’ve all had A LOT going on lately!