***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.

carrie says
May 24th!
Teresa says
May 20th. The big day is getting close!
I love the Deconstructed Rose Pillow Cover at West Elm. Sooo pretty!
Brittany says
May 22nd!
Melanie says
May 17!!
Loving the daybed!
Angie says
May 18th!
kelley says
May 26
Jay says
May 15th!
Jennifer says
I think it will be May 22nd. And here’s a link to my latest West Elm purchase. The Chunky Wood Mirror arrived today. I haven’t even unwrapped the packaging yet. http://www.westelm.com/products/p195/?pkey=cmirrors
Lisi says
May 23rd!
Amanda says
I’m guessing May 23rd. No particular reason, just a guess.
Samantha Flaherty says
May 24th will be the date! PS-I just got the Parson’s desk a few weeks ago and I love it, so this time around I would like to get the Sakura Rug for my office!
Lindy says
May 23rd
Holly says
May 15th! Sherry’s prego-belly is adorable. I’m considering West Elm’s Short Drum Pendant for our dining room.
Noelle says
May 14th
Amy says
May 19
my son arrived exactly on his due date :)
Alexis says
May 21st
Congratulations!!!!
Lydia says
May 25th! Congrats…whenever she arrives!
Leigh says
May 25
Good luck- can’t wait to see photos!
Emily says
I say May 17th! Good luck with the birth! And I’m digging the short drum pendant light at West Elm. I want to put it over my dining table so bad!
Natosha says
Congratulations! My guess is May 16! West Elm has amazing bed linens and lamps. Swoon!
Chris says
I’m guessing May 24th.
GG says
I bet you’re beyond excited! I vote for May 25!
Julia says
I’m gonna go with… June 1, right on the nose.
Julie B says
I’m going with May 26th. Still coveting the Sakura Rug from West Elm.
Trudi says
May 25th
Smitha says
May 16th, just because my first one came 3 days before her due date !
Renee says
May 13th! Being a mom is the best! Oh, and I love the jute cube.
Amy Esther says
May 20!
Christy says
May 22nd!!
Erika says
May 27!
cj says
May 16th… And you look fantastic!!! Best wishes to you guys and the new little one!!! :)
Katie says
May 21st! I love west elm rugs, hoping to add one to my new house soon.
Arissa says
May 25th! And coincidentally, I was just deciding if I was going to buy this today!!! http://www.westelm.com/products/f655/?pkey=cside-accent-tables
Good luck to you guys. Sherry, you look beautiful. Enjoy these last few weeks of John and Sherry as you know it! Be sure to get a few more date nights in!!!
Jenna says
May 21st
I love the Flower-Dot Upholstered Slipper Chair!
Lisa PF says
May 25th………I was late 6 days with my first baby, so it just sounds good to me :)
Good Luck!!!
Vanessa says
May 20th!
Amy Holland says
May 23rd, my daughter, Kamryn’s birthday!!! I know you’ll be ready to have that beanette way before then though!!! ;-)
Congratulations and good luck and pushing!!!
priscilla torres says
may 16
Arielle says
Omg your belly is so cute! You should just stay pregnant(Cause that works and everything…) My guess is May 17!
Carly Smith says
May 21st!
:)
pam says
May 20th.
heidi says
may 18th.
carrie says
i’ll say may 18th. congrats!
Michael R says
May 24th!
nicole says
may 26th…a bit late…but firstborns can do that to you!
Jen Kingman says
May 18!
Paige says
Baby P. will arrive on May 16th. Can’t wait to meet her!
Emily says
May 19th!exciting!
anita says
May 17th!
Kari says
May 23rd. Good luck to you guys on your upcoming addition!