***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.
roxanne says
May 19. On time :)
heidi@wonderwomanwannabe says
Both my babes were born in May – it’s a great month to welcome a little one! My guess is for an early arrival – May 15th. My youngest was due May 21st. He made his 2 weeks early and will be two on the 7th! ;)
Michelle says
May 25th! I may have asked you guys this, but are you planning on using a doula?!
Julia says
May 22nd! I love West Elm…so many pretty things!
Keri says
MAY 22nd!
Jill says
May 17!
Kelly says
May 24th!!
Danielle says
May 23rd. I love all of the organic bedding, but especially the Pin-Tuck duvet!
Michelle says
May 16th! Best wishes for an easy delivery!!!
Shawna says
Ooh, I want to play! May 14th.
Emily says
May is such a great time to have a baby. Wishing you lots of love this month!
My guess: May 21
Sarah M says
May 21st!!
Giacomo says
everyone likes predictability: If your due date is the 19th – let’s go with the 19th-
18 days and counting!-
Great little prize from West Elm
Stephanie says
May 21st… and who could pick just one item from West Elm? I love them all!
Elizabeth Rich says
May 21st! I think I may have to splurge on bedding, if I win!!
Becky says
May 23rd :)
Lena Blackwell says
May 21st, is my birthday. So, that’s my guess. May 21st!
Good luck!
The daybed is my favorite west elm piece!
Krissy says
May 21st! Love that coco mirror too!
nomsah says
May 24th!!!!!!!
Yvi says
May 18th sounds like a wonderful day to be born!
Marsha says
My guess is May 15th. My first baby was 4 days early. That slipper chair is awesome!
Jennifer Finley says
May 21st —good luck!
Sarah says
I’ll guess May 17th.
You look absolutely beautiful! I’m loving the carpets at West Elm right now.
Marci says
May 23rd!
Erin says
May 25th, I was induced 16 days over with my first, hope you don’t go so long!
oneida says
i’m going to guess . . . may 18th. a little bit early! and i hope that it is a beautiful day and a fast delievery. btw – don’t know if you already shared this or if it is too personal, but i was wondering if you guys decided if you are going to use drugs, go au-naturale, water birth, etc. i know it’s kind of a personal question so you don’t have to answer.
my husband and i just bought a house! i was really excited because i have been reading your blog since we started planning our wedding and i used you guys as our go-to site for when we were working on stuff! more pics when we are finally done!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Oneida,
Our main plan is to be flexible and see what happens. We’ve actually prepared for a natural birth just because my family tends to have “expedited labors” that are about an hour long from start to finish so sometimes an epi isn’t an option. Only time will tell how things will actually go though, so we’re keeping an open mind. Honestly we’ll both be thrilled as long as momma and baby are healthy when it’s all said and done.
xo,
s
gingerstac says
my little bundle came 2 weeks early. they say that does not happen with your first but you never know! b/c you seem an active gal, i’ll go with may 18th. :)
Alison says
May 27th
Laurie H says
May 24th. Best of Luck with everything!! I adore West Elm and love their new line of prints and pillows.
Jill says
May 20th.
You look amazing!
Stephanie says
May 27th!
Crystal says
I imagine the little bean can’t wait to get into her cute new room! May 14th!
Maggie says
May 23 – and congratulations!
Heather D says
May 15th….what’s not to love at west elm?
Coreena says
May 16th!!
Jacquie says
May 24th, yeah, that’s the ticket.
Annie says
Hmm… May 17th. Best wishes for you and your beanette!
James says
May 15th. Best Wishes!
sarah says
May 20th :) one day late babies are the best :)
Elena D says
May 20TH
Heather says
May 11th. With the way you guys are putting your nose to the grindstone daily, this baby’s bound to be the same kind of hit-the-ground-running-let’s-not-waste-any-more-time-in-that-womb! kind of beannette.
We’re due July 10 with our third girl!
Bryn says
I have to guess May 17th because that’s my birthday :)
Can’t wait to see pics of baby P!
Keri says
I’m going to guess May 24th … but only because firstborn children are usually always late to their own party! :)
As for my favorite item at WE right now, it would have to be these fun lanterns.
http://www.westelm.com/products/a786/?pkey=coutdoor-lighting-lanterns
We enjoy entertaining our family and friends, but we enjoy it the most while doing it outdoors. So these would definitely come in handy this upcoming summer! Bring on the bbq’s :)
dana says
I am guessing May 15th! You look wonderful, by the way!!
Josie says
May 20! Go Bean!
Charmaine says
May 24th!
ariel says
May 15th is my guess…
I’m loving the 6 drawer niche storage dresser…would love to use for a baby, would only need to add a changing table topper.
Mel says
May 24th.
Daria says
May 25th my brother’s birthday.
Karen says
May 14