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!
Alicia says
CONGRATULATIONS!!
My first thought was “he looks just like his daddy!!” Glad to read everything went so smoothly this time! Continued Blessings to the whole family! As a mom of 2 boys I look forward to reading about your little boy adventures!!
Renée says
Huge congratulations to your family! He is so sweet.
Ash says
Congratulations! Your’s is such a beautiful family :)
P.S. I think he looks like John too!
David W, says
WOW! I am so happy everyone is doing great! Congrats.
Steph says
Perfect name! Perfect baby! Perfect little announcement post : ). I was fully expecting you guys to break the internet today with this excitement, lol. Blessings to the whole family as you adjust. : )
Linda Loo says
You’re looking good mama!! Congratulations Petersiks on your newest addition. He’s beautiful!
Jennifer says
Many Congrats! Teddy is gorgeous!!
Sara says
Eeeek!! He is so precious and so handsome! That hair is amazing! And Sherry- you look beautiful! Congrats to all! :)
Nicole says
Congratulations Sherry, John, Clara and Burger!!! Wishing all of you endless love and happiness :) lots of love from South Africa! xx
cappy says
I LOVE his name!!! (even though I was secretly hoping for cappy-hee hee) He is perfect and I can’t get over all that hair! Enjoy getting to know him and it really melts my heart how wonderful Clara is with him already. So happy for you all!
Lynn says
Congrats to all of you on baby Teddy!! Glad to hear the delivery went well and Mom and baby are looking great!!
Jessica says
Congratulations!!!!! A perfect Teddy for a perfect family <3
nicole j says
Congrats! Happy Birthday Teddy! :-)
Lisa says
Congratulations!! How wonderful :) Glad to hear all went well. Enjoy your newly expanded family.
Julie says
Congratulations to you and your not-as-little-anymore family! I was thinking of you guys all day yesterday, hoping things went well. I’m glad to hear they did. Now go and take some time off to snuggle that little guy!
N Shirley says
He is a darling! Both your children are! I am so glad all is well with everyone and that the delivery went smoothly! I raised a boy and a girl and it really was a lot of fun! Best wishes!
shani Mesa says
Congratulations!!!!
AnnieM says
Congratulations!!! SO happy for you, John and Clara! (and Burger, too!)
Teddy is a beautiful baby <3
jenn aka the picky girl says
Oh my goodness, Teddy is beautiful. And so much hair! Rest up, Petersiks, party of five.
Kerry says
Hooray for Teddy! He is a handsome little guy. So glad things went well for you and that Big Sis Clara is already doing her thing. Enjoy him.
Lisa T. says
Welcome to the world Teddy! You are loved beyond measure! So happy that all went well for everyone! Please rest and relax, Petersik family!
Stacy says
Aw! Congrats!!!
Stephanie says
Enjoy that gorgeous soft-as-velvet skin and new-baby smell. And the little corn nibblet toes. You baked a beauty!
Kelly says
He’s beautiful and so are you! Congratulations to a wonderful family!
Kate R says
So thankful for a peaceful arrival. What a looker he is!
Please take all the time you need and enjoy your family! We will all be here when you get back!
Jennie Toepfer says
CONGRATS on such a beautiful baby boy with that gorgeous head of hair!!! FYI — My mom’s nickname was Teddy growing up. Her name was Margaret as was her mother’s. Love that name!!
Stephanie says
He is perfect and beautiful and amazing! Congratulations!! I am so happy for the Petersik family! Love (love, love) his name. Soak up every second :)
Sarah MC says
YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!
Another Wahoo! Welcome to the world, Teddy!
Marlena says
Congratulations! I love that silky looking hair! He looks so much like John, too! And you look radiant, Sherry. Three cheers for a safe delivery and this special time for your family.
candace says
Rest and enjoy him – he’s adorable!
Kristin H. says
What a little ball of joy :) I am sosososo happy for you guys I can’t stop smiling. I love his name!! Sherry you look AMAZEEEing. Seriously! Congrats you guys :) oh and ahhhh the hair!! He’s absolutely adorable.
Reshma Sanjeev says
Congratulations Sherry & John and also to Clara! Teddy is very adorable. Glad to know everything went well.
Koliti says
Proud Papa, Mucho Happy Mama, Sensational Sister, and soon to be – Bestie Burger. Everything is juuuuust right – Welcome to the world Teddy!
Carmen says
Congratulations on your new addition to the familyI wish u guys many more blessings.
Holly W. says
Well done Sheri! Excited for you guys. Our second is named Theo (but just the shortened version, not the fuller “Theodore”). We fully admit that it was after Theo Huxtable :)
Mehgan says
Huge congrats to you guys :) Beautiful little guy, wishing you guys all the best!
Ami says
Congratulations!! I’ve been holding my breath and crossing my fingers and toes since yesterday, praying it would go well. After last time y’all had me worried! I’m so so glad every body is okay and things went smoothly. He is DARLING. I love all the hair!
Shona says
Aw, congratulations are precious, sweet baby. He looks so much like John in that first picture. Welcome, Teddy!
Jenny says
Congratulations guys! It’s a little odd to get teary for someone you don’t actually know haha, but babies are the most amazing gift! So happy for you. xox
Kathleen says
Congratulations! So glad to hear everything went well. Hope you can get some much-deserved rest!
Susan says
Congratulations! He’s beautiful and so so very happy to hear the delivery went so well and you are both healthy!
Julie W says
He is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to all. Sherry, don’t forget to get up and moving as soon as possible. Trust me…three c sections taught me the value of that advice!
Kelly says
so sweet!! congrats sherry and fam!! i’m so glad you were able to have a smooth delivery, especially after clara’s dramatic arrival. snuggle him up and enjoy these early hours and days!! they pass and become a distant memory before you know it! our fourth baby is almost seven months old now… i’m feeling sad already, but excited for all he has yet to learn! ;)
WSquared says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! So happy that everything went smoothly. All of you were and are in my prayers– ever since I read the story about Clara’s delivery.
Kim S says
Oh my gosh, I’m so happy for you all! From one boy-mom to another, Sherry you are going to have so much fun with that little man! I can’t wait to hear from you guys the differences between little boys and little girls…my mom (who only had girls) is always talking about how DIFFERENT my little guy is from either of her girls (and he’s only 6 months old, so apparently the differences start early)! He grunts and bangs things and is always on the move…get ready for a lot of action! Thinking of you all these next couple of weeks as you learn how to operate as a family of five. Enjoy!
Tamara says
Congratulations! So happy for the 4 of you. So happy to hear that your c-section went well and it was less dramatic compared to last time. He is so precious!
Ashley Sissrl says
Congratulations on the newest member of your family!
Kelly says
congrats! He is beautiful!!!
Lorelei Reed says
Yahoo!! I, too was checking back to your page ALL morning!!
The name is wonderful…now you have Clara (jelly)BEAN and Teddy BEAR…The Bean, the Bear and the Burger….I feel a story book coming on!
I had a cousin named Theodore…when he was little he did not quite grasp that Teddy was a nickname for him…when he began to talk he introduced himself (with toddler pronunciation0 as “Teddy-Fee-a-door”
You guys have a wonderful and BLESSED Easter…I would say tht Bunny brought you the PERFECT basket of happiness…so sweet to see Clara with “her baby”!! xo to all
Bailey says
Congratulations to the whole Petersik family!!!