***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.

loran says
may 20th. congrats, your nursery is gorgeous!
Colleen C says
I’m going with May 30!
Woohoo baby P!
Candice says
May 22…Congrats!
carol says
Right on time…May 20th (early morning)
Sarah H says
May 20th (I had my son the day after my due date). Best of luck with your new bundle! My fave West Elm piece is the Moroccan Head/Foot rest. LOVE it!
Kim A. says
May 28th.
Brooke says
May 15th….my bday! Congrats!!
Brenna says
May 17th! Hope everything goes smoothly over the next couple weeks.
marisa says
best wishes!
guess is may 13!
Kristin M. says
May 22nd! Definitely! Congratulations and Good luck!!! Can’t wait to see her!
Asia says
May 19th b/c that is my b-day and the BEST day ever:)!
Erin says
May 24th! Good luck with these last days of pregnancy!
megs says
may 19 on the nose! i was the first kiddo and arrived right on my due date :) good luck, guys!
Lee says
May 24th! Good luck!!!
AMY says
MAY 22 WONDERFUL NURSERY!
Erica says
I guess May 24. And I don’t think I have a favorite from West Elm- everything is my favorite! I love that store, but I can honestly say I own nothing from there yet!
I’ll bet you can’t wait to hold that little beanette in your arms! Good luck on your delivery!
Alicia Hanson says
May 28th!
Kris C. says
May 21st.
Congratulations!!!
Ty Brown says
Congratulations and God Bless- May 15th!
Polina says
My daughter’s due date was May 18 and she arrived on May 16th of last year. I think your little girl can’t wait to meet you either and will come a few days earlier and will share her birthday with my little Snuggle Bunny on May 16th.
My guess is May 16th!
SO exciting!
Crissa says
May 21st! I say early evening. :) Praying for a safe and smooth delivery! Oh and of course for a healthy mommy and beanette! :)
~Crissa
Andrea says
May 24th! Best of luck to you all!!
Grace says
I’m guessing May 10th. Good luck.
Laura says
May 23 :) Love the upholstered chair! I’m getting ready to re-upholster one this weekend. FUN times!
Tami K says
May 25th … best wishes :]
Jen says
May 17th. Can’t wait!
Allison says
May 17th. Best wishes for a smooth delivery
Megan A. says
May 25! Congrats and good luck!
lindsay says
May 17th
I love there low butler’s tray and stand and the safari runner.
Kathryn says
June 1st! That maybe pushing it but I’d love to share a birthday with little P! Congrats :)
Stacy D says
May 22nd!
Sheena says
I guess May 17!
Erin says
May 22! Come on, Baby P! :)
Erika says
May 24th…congratulations!
Brittany says
May 26!
Linda says
May 19th! Woohoo! :)
Francie says
May 22nd!
Jenny says
I’m going with May 23
Eileen says
May 21!
Amanda says
May 26th
Kristin07 says
May 18th!
Stephanie N says
May 11th
Sarah says
May 22
Meagan says
May 8th! Its a big day for me (I’m Graduating w/ my undergrad!) so I think it will be for you too… also in time for a great first mothers day!
Gina says
May 14th. Two of my sisters were born on May 14th – 10 years apart!
Tiffany says
May 22nd!
Whitney says
May 23
Laura says
May 11th- one week away!
Britany says
May 14th!
Allison says
May 23rd