***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.

Sammi says
I’m saying May 23rd! : )
I love everything at West Elm! My newest purchase was the Platinum ruffle circle quilt.
Sean R says
May 17th
Lauren says
I’m guessing May 20th. Regardless – my hopes for a healthy and happy baby!!
Angie says
My guess is May 24th. Good luck on a quick and easy delivery!! Blessings to you and the newest addition!!
Kendall Goslee says
May 27th
Night of the Flower Moon! Perfect for a May baby.
Dani says
May 21st. Good Luck, hope everything goes perfectly.
Ashley says
May 22nd. I love everything at west elm! I really can’t pick just one thing! Best of luck!
Ashley says
May 22nd. I love everything on West Elm! I really can’t pick just on thing! Best of luck!
Abbey says
Hmm….my guess will be May 23rd. Not sure what my favorite West Elm item is these days. There is just too much good stuff to choose from!
Julia says
MAY 24
Lesley says
I’d say May 19th right on the dot…I’ve learned that people prefer it when you arrive right on time. :)
Megan says
My guess is May 16th. Good luck!
Sealicious says
May 22nd.
Best Wishes!!
I just saw this bedspread today and LOVED it!
http://www.westelm.com/products/b514/?pkey=cduvet-covers-quilts
Krista says
Hmmm….. May 23rd.
Lori says
I vote for the 17th! (It’s my anniversary, so I had to go with it for sentimental reasons. Otherwise, I would have said May 29th, since my daughter was 10 days late… but I wouldn’t wish that on Sherry!)
Miranda says
I’m guessing Friday, May 21.
Nicole says
May 25th
Best wishes!!
Laura Silvey says
May 23rd!
Jeanine says
May 23! :)
Rachel Z says
May 20th
Best wishes and I am looking forward to the addition of Baby P at YoungHouseLove!
Darcie says
I’m going for May 18th.
ashley brace says
May 25th. Good luck girl. You will do a great job :)
Cate says
May 26!! Wahoo–go baby go!
Cara Cox says
I guess May 14th, because that’s my birthday :) I hope your baby is born on the best day ever haha
Meghan says
May 24!
Camille says
May 26th
Di says
I’m going with May 21st. Good luck!!
Betty says
5/14 !
Lisa A says
May 17th. Have a great D-Day!!
Ashley Michelson says
Congratulations!! How exciting and what a blessing!
My guess for your due date is May 22nd. I was born 3 days after my due date (my parents joked that I was going to be their “little tax deduction”. I was due on April 15th, but born on April 18th.)
Good luck!!!
Sara says
The date will be May 20th!
Kerry says
May 24th. Best of luck!!
I’m loving the short drum pendant these days.
Britni says
May 18th… Best of luck!
Mary Lou says
May 22! Happy Birthing day!
And I don’t know what I like at West Elm, but I’m sure I’ll find something fab.! (or maybe I can use it at Pottery Barn since it’s the same company?)
Paola says
I’ll guess May 23, best wishes for an easy delivery!!
Beth says
May 21st. Good luck!
I love the circle cut-out dining chairs.
Megan Eickelman says
May 20th! Congratulations! We love your blog.
Rebecca says
May 18. Best wishes.
I dunno what I’d get, but it would be fun to just experiment!
Katy says
I vote for May 23. And I love West Elm’s overlapping squares day bed! Too cool.
Ashley N. says
May 25th. Best wishes for a smooth delivery-whenever it may be!
Laine says
May 19th!! Good luck!!
Liz U says
May 22nd!
lisa says
May 17th. My due date :)
Naomi B says
May 23rd! Best of luck to you!
Rose says
May 17, 2010
kim says
May 24th yep.
Mary says
May 27, 2010! Best wishes for a smooth, happy delivery :-)
Katrina says
May 21st! Good luck with everything :)
Brianne says
May 29th (my b-day!)
Mike says
May 22nd