We’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our family, baby Teddy!
On Wednesday, April 16th at 8:51 am, Theodore Freeman Petersik was born wielding a tiny drill weighing in at 8 lbs on the dot and measuring 19.5 inches long. We’re crazy in love with him, including Clara who just can’t stop kissing and snuggling “her baby.” Especially when he whimpers or coos, it becomes her personal mission to soothe him.
Teddy was named after my dad’s dad Theodore (who went by Teddy his entire life) and his middle name honors John’s maternal grandfather (Freeman is John’s middle name too). Teddy is already proving to be a little spitfire like his sister, although he came into the world a lot less dramatically, for which we’re eternally grateful. We’re both so relieved and overjoyed that he’s healthy and here in our arms.
Thank you all so much for the love, kind words, good vibes, prayers, and well-wishes that you’ve sent our way throughout this pregnancy. The c-section delivery went flawlessly and I’m feeling great, so it’s a nice contrast from my last rodeo. Our little family of five (Burger counts!) has never felt so blessed.
Speaking of Burger, we’ll be in the hospital through this weekend, so he has yet to meet his newest bestie/crumb provider (he’s at our house with the grandparents, being spoiled to no end), but we’re sure they’ll be fast friends. We hope to be back to blogging on Monday when we’re home, albeit on a slower schedule. Until then, we’ll leave you with this:
Look at all that hair!
Anna says
Wonderful, wonderful! Congratulations to all. Welcome to the world, Teddy!!
Robyn says
Beautiful name for a beautiful boy! So thrilled for you all!
Nancy Assuras says
Congrats!
I loved raising my little boy. Just a quick tip, careful with the diaper changes. Strange things happen with wee little boys.
Enjoy!
Kat says
HE’S SO SQUISHY!
Congrats!
Natalie says
Congratulations! So happy for all five of you! Love, love, love the name :)
Jenni says
Congratulations!!
Amanda L says
Teddy is such a fun name! You all look smitten. He can be hair twins with LJ! So glad everyone is safe and healthy. Rest and relax. :-)
Kelli says
Brings tears to my eyes. Congratulations! Teddy is beautiful. The hair is awesome. :)
Brittney S says
He is such a sweetheart! I so glad you had a wonderful birth this time Sherry ^.^
Tatiana says
SO EXCITING!!! What a good, strong name!! That means he’ll be a good, strong boy! CONGRATULATIONS enjoy these moments and thank you so much for sharing with your readers and giving us a little excitement in our day!!
Claire H. says
Congratulations! What a beautiful family you have- love that Clara is such a doting big sister (obviously she has learned from all the care and love she has)!
Pat S says
Congratulations. He’s beautiful and it is lovely to see all the photos. Thanks for sharing with us.
Rotem says
He is just adorable! Congratulations!! I hope this little bundle of joy realizes one day how many people around the world waited with bated breath for his arrival :)
Which is totally thanks to you guys, for making all your readers feel like they are (almost) part of the family, and to his big sister, who is so vivacious, smart and sweet and so enchanting! Can’t wait to share in the future adventures of Teddy the Barnacle :D
Sarah says
Welcome, Teddy! And congrats, Petersiks! Enjoy celebrating with all the family.
Dawn says
Congratulations!! He is precious!!
Stephanie B. says
He’s lovely! Congratulations, Petersiks!
Aimee says
Oh, my gosh. So much hair! You guys, he is absolutely beautiful and I cannot wait for more photos. He’s perfect. And I’m so glad delivery went better this time around. I’m sure he will be just as much of a joy as Clara is!
Lauren says
This is the most excited I have ever been about people I’ve never met having a baby since Will and Kate. Joining in the chorus of love yous and welcome little Teddy!
Megan says
He is crazy adorable, and love the name!!
Sara says
Adorable! Congratulations! :-)
Angela says
Congrats! He is absolutely beautiful!
AlisonG says
Congrats! Very happy you are both safe and sound. I hope you heal quickly Sherry.
Kathleen says
Sherry, you just look so beautiful and peaceful! I love the family history behind the name-always the best! Congrats! :)
Sarah @ Sarah's Daybook says
Oh, and did you guys get a new camera? The picture quality is fantastic! Again, he is ah-dorable.
Sarah
http://www.sarahsdaybook.wordpress.com
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Sarah! Same old camera (Nikon D3200) but we brought the nice lens (our nifty 50, which we don’t use much for wide room shots, more for closer detail pics).
xo
s
Karen Q. says
He is absolutely precious! Congratulations you to all! So happy to hear everyone is happy and healthy! Love the name! Enjoy some much deserved and needed time of rest :)
Gretchen says
Congratulations! 4/16 is a great bday…my little one was born on the same day last year.
jesser says
*love* So glad he’s here and everyone’s safe and sound. Congratulations.
Kristen says
First – congrats! Love the name. :)
Second – Sherry, lose the hair ties! Your hair down is GORGEOUS!!! Please wear it down more! I love it
Carrie K says
I second that second point Kristen! Sherry-your hair is gorgeous!
Carrie K says
I second that second point Kristen!
Susan Wedel says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says
He’s just precious and I love the name!! Congrats on a happy and healthy baby…and I’m SO happy you are doing well too, Sherry! :)
Karen says
Congratulations!! What a beautiful addition
Jordan says
He is beautiful! Congrats to the happy family!
Tanja says
Congratulations, so happy for the whole family.
Kristle says
Congratulations on the new addition!!! So very cute!
Allison says
Congratulations! Who took the beautiful photos?
YoungHouseLove says
We took these photos, with our regular old Nikon D3200. We just brought our good lens (the nifty fifty, which we don’t use for wide room shots but love for detail pics like these).
xo
s
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Oh he is so precious! Congratulations! What a handsome baby!
ObbsandLala says
Could he look any more like John?? Omigosh so precious, congratulations <3
Jamie says
He’s such a handsome little guy! And all of that hair! Congrats to all five of you! :)
Judy says
He is so beautiful! Congratulations to everyone. So glad that everything went so smoothly. Blessings abound!
Ang says
He is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Congrats on an easier delivery too, glad everyone is well!!
Karen L. says
Woohoo! Wonderful for all of you! Great answer to prayers, too, for a “plain vanilla” birth this time with a sweet, healthy baby. Love his name, too. Clara and Teddy—such a nice ring to it. :) Take care, rest and enjoy this special time to heal and to get settled-in.
Sheena Leimon says
Many congratulations. I am delighted to see that Teddy arrived safely and that you are all well. He is gorgeous!
Julie says
Congratulations! Welcome to the world Teddy Barnacle!
Nicole D says
He is adorable! So excited to hear everything went smoothly. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with all of us :) Have a wonderful weekend!
Connie Buckley says
Congratulations to your growing family. What a perfect addition!
ae says
Congrats you two……..enjoy your new addition to the family!!! :)
Anna // Gone Banannas says
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! I love that name so much. And, I am so thrilled to hear that everything went smoothly for you guys. It looks like Clara is settling right into her new role as big sister :) Congrats you guys! <3
Caroline says
CONGRATULATIONS!!! He’s Beautiful.
Eri says
Happy for you! Hearty congrats! Methinks the boy looks like John, anyone agrees?? :)
AlisonG says
I think he looks like baby Clara.
Jodee B says
Wow! Look at little John! He’s totally his daddy’s twin. So precious. Teddy is an adorable name. Enjoy every second of every moment because (as you know) it’s flies by so fast. I feel like just yesterday I found out I was pregnant but I have a 9 month old! Sending Sherry speedy recovery vibes and lots of love from Tampa Bay!