***Clara’s here! So this baby pool is officially closed***
Sherry’s officially three weeks from her due date (May 19th) so we thought it was about time we started a fun little baby pool around here. And like any traditional baby pool, we’re taking guesses about when the beanette will be arriving…

But our little YHL twist is that this baby pool comes with a special home decor-tastic prize: an $100 gift card to West Elm! We realize it’s not a particularly baby-themed freebie, but we wanted everyone (with or without a bean) to be excited to play. And needless to say we were beyond thrilled when the kind folks at West Elm offered up an amazingly generous gift card to one lucky reader. We couldn’t love their stuff more. Seriously.
Just check out some of their merch that we’re ogling at the moment (and a few things that you may recognize because they already live here at Casa Petersik):

- The Patch NYC Flax Butterfly Pillow
- The Flower-Dot Upholstered Slipper Chair
- The Safari Rug
- The Bone Side Table
- The Overlapping Squares Daybed (which we’ve enjoyed since 2007 in our sunroom)
- The Platinum Dhurrie Pouf
- The Parson’s Desk (which we’ve used in our corner-of-the-den office for years)
- The Jute Cube
- The Large Crushed Eggshell Box
- The Round Coco Mirror
So here’s how it’s gonna work:
- Comment on this post with the DATE that you think our baby girl will arrive. No need to guess times or weights (well you can but we won’t be judging those). And for fun feel free to toss out your favorite West Elm item these days.
- We’ll leave the pool open for guesses until we announce Baby P’s arrival, so guess now or take your chances waiting (bearing in mind that we won’t be disclosing the exact moment she’s born, so you do risk losing if you hold out too long).
- Once we’ve recuperated after D-Day (delivery day), we’ll use random.org to select ONE RANDOM WINNER out of everyone who guessed the right date.
- The prize (aka: a $100 gift card to West Elm) is available to everyone in the USA. And, as usual, only one entry per email address is permitted.
Have fun with your predictions everyone – at this point your guesses are as good as ours!
Find more freebie info on our Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of West Elm.

Lisa R says
May 16th! Good Luck!
Veronica says
May 26th.
Beatrice says
May 14th. Best wishes!
Rina says
May 19th. My son’s due date was May 19th and I had him May 19th. Rare…but can happen.
Jennifer says
May 20th!
Tricia says
I think the big day will be May 15th! Congrats:)
Rita Carreira says
May 17. Hope everything goes well, congratulations and we’re eagerly awaiting the little one :o) Good Luck!
Allison R. says
May 9th!
Lauren says
May 17th! My dear grandfather’s birthday!
Krystyna says
May 24th! Congrats! :)
Danielle says
May 19th
Nikki says
Hmm…May 15th. Best of luck with the delivery! Really what’s not to like at WEST ELM???
Farah says
I think she’ll come right on time. May 19th! Best wishes!
Page says
Happy Mother’s Day! I guess May 12th!
cvjn says
hmmm… they say first babies come late, but mine was 2 weeks early! i hadn’t washed any of the clothes or bedding. awesome! you seem better prepared than i was, but i’m still going with early: MAY 11.
Jen VonD says
May 13th! Happy Delivery!
Wendy says
I’m a huge fan of your blog! Congratulations on the new addition to your family!
My guess is May 17th!
Danielle says
May 26th
I am absolutely in love with this headboard.
http://www.westelm.com/products/b497/popup/more-views.html?active=0
I just discovered your website and it is truly an inspiration (not to mention a nice distraction from studying for finals…)
leisa says
May 11th (that’s my birthday) and congrats to you both by the way, whenever she arrives.
Jennifer says
May 18th
Ashlie says
May 21!
Chelsea says
My guess is May 20th.
Good luck!!
Tricia says
May 23rd! :)
Amanda says
May 20th – congratulations and good luck. I love your website!!
Laura says
May 15th is my guess!!
Jen says
May 23rd — good luck for a smooth and easy delivery and healthy baby!
Vanessa L says
May 22nd is my guess!
Tim S says
I’m guessing May 25th.
Angela says
May 21
Kate says
May 17th!
Elizabeth says
May 20th!
Leyandra says
May 21st.
Claudia says
May 15th!
I absolutely LOVE the Navy zig zag rug they have! I have a huge crash on it!
Congrats to you guys! I’ll be praying for a safe and happy delivery!
Linsay Pellegrini says
May 25th! So sorry to make you wait…
Kat says
May 22nd
Anna Davis says
I say May 21!! All the best to you guys! :)
Jessica says
may 23rd
Lisa says
May 22nd!
Kara says
May 27 — full moon!
And I am IN LOVE with West Elm’s sweater rug, but I’d probably actually get their Low Wood Cut-out Headboard in white.
Amber says
May 16th.
Lucy says
May 21st!
Emily Geyer says
May 19. right on time!
jodi says
5/15/10. love that rug!
Ashley says
May 22nd – best of luck to both of you!
Joy says
Baby P will arrive on May 20.
I’m picturing the Round Coco Mirror hanging in my coastal style living room.
Love your website…you guys are cool!
Stephanie says
I’m going to say May 21st!
Good luck, can’t wait to hear all about her!
Erica says
May 20th!
Rebecca says
May 22nd!
Heather Smith says
May 23rd!
Sandra P. says
Baby P will arrive on May 24th!