***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.

Stephanie says
May 12th! Congratulations!!
Amanda says
May 9th
Holly Marie Gibbs says
I’m guessing May 21… and good luck with the delivery!
Shannon says
May 18th!!! Congrats to you!
Monica says
May 24th. Congratulations!
Patricia says
May 24th
Amanda (modernation) says
I am guessing May 22nd. So excited for you two (and Burger!).
Jessica says
June 10th. I just found your website and I love it!! Thank you for all the great ideas for small homes. Good luck!
Jessica says
Excuse me I meant to say May 20th. I just found your website and I love it!! Thank you for all the great ideas for small homes. Good luck!
Kristen says
May 10th
Chrissy says
May 21! Good luck!
Lisa bonkowski says
May 24th. Congratulations!!!!!
Ruby says
May 20th, I LOVE West Elm Bedding!
Jody Tolsma says
I had boys born on the 19th and the 22nd. Im going to go with the 22nd. Its a great time of year to have a baby!
Kaitlin says
I say May 21st
Ali says
I’m going to say the afternoon of the 17th.
AK Andi says
May 28th. Though I hope for you she comes on time… I know how it is to be overdue! I love the Overlapping Squares Daybed. Good luck.
Bonnie says
May 20th! :)
Julie says
May 25th! Good luck with the delivery!
Mandy says
I love West Elm! We could definitely use the extra $100 b/c we’re trying to rearrange our home to fit baby #2 who is due in Oct. My guess for you is May 15. Hope all goes well!
Stephanie says
May 11, that is my birthday!
Alli B says
May 10th for sure :) Congrats guys!
Emily M says
22nd – and congratulations!
Sharon B says
May 22nd!
Ashley says
May 17th!
Dani says
21! Goodluck!
MED says
May 17th!
Katy says
I’m going with May 23rd.
Diane says
Happy Birthing Day, definitely May 12th!
Lindsay @ Likely Design says
I’m going for May 24th!
Gina A. says
My vote is May 15th! My mom’s birthday! :)
cassie says
i am going to go with may 18th. and i just bought the organic cotton pintuck duvet cover and shams from west elm and am in LOvE!! i also got the bird patch tote and love that as well!
melissa says
My guess is May 16th. It’s my grandma’s 80th birthday that day! And GOOD LUCK!!!!
Lisa says
I’m guessing May 14th! Congrats!
Stacy S. says
May 21st
Aliya says
May 22nd. Congratulations!
Rebekah says
~MaY 16~
:o)
Ashley says
May 26th!
Karri says
May 21!
Sherri says
I think it’s gonna be May 27th. Good luck!!
Donna says
I hope you’re not too late so I’ll guess May 24th. That sounds like a beautiful day! Best of luck. I wish you a happy (quick) and healthy delivery. <3 O I almost forgot… the daybed is my all-time favorite! <3 Donna
Connie says
May 10th of course! That’s my birthday!
zl says
05/16/2010
al says
05/25/2010
heather f says
May 23 has a nice ring to it. Hoping for a wonderful delivery! Heather
Kristina Cooke says
I think May 17th.
cait says
May 19th. :) Blessings to you all!!
Kirsten says
You look beautiful!
May 26.
maureen says
May 19th.. I know these things :)
Jesse says
I think it will be May 24th. I am so excited for you guys. Burger included!! Congrats!