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!
Lesley says
Congrats! Such a blessing!
Lee Ann says
He’s beautiful! Can’t believe I’m sniffling about a baby I don’t even “really” know. But then again, y’all know all us internet-buddies are your best friends!!
Mary @ Redo 101 says
Love love love love love!!!!!! Congrats to the entire family!
Mary
Leslie @ Oh, the Fun of It says
Congratulations! He’s beautiful! You must be overflowing with happiness… we are so excited for you!
Meghan says
Dear Teddy,
http://m.youtube.com/watch?sns=tw&v=l5-EwrhsMzY
Welcome.
Meredith says
Congratulations! He is gorgeous and you all look so happy!
Julie says
Teddy is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to you all! Enjoy!
Ellen says
Congratulations! Glad everyone is healthy and happy. I love the name – and the eyelashes!
Rebecca says
Congratulations!
sian says
Aww congratulations all of you so glad you’re all well xx
erin says
Congratulations! This made me cry a bit. I think it’s my ovaries telling me it’s time for #2. :)
Jessica says
I wish the title of this post was “Haaaaaaave you met Ted?”
Connie S. says
Congrats on another wonderful baby, and what a great name! Love the pic of the 3 of you with Teddy. Can’t wait to see a pic of Burger and his new little home fry :)
Debbie says
Congratulations! Love the name. And he looks like John :)
Pauline says
Congratulations! I have a Teddy, too. However, at age 29, most people call him Ted. He will always be Teddy to me.
Lunalee says
He’s beautiful. Congratulations! I’m so glad he got here safely. My twins turned one yesterday, and it was all such a blur. I know it’s cliche to say, but I can’t believe how fast it goes. Have fun!
Alison says
Look at all that hair!!! The sweetest blessing anyone could ever receive. Congratulations on such a precious little boy. Enjoy all these little moments of the first few weeks.
Julianne says
Oh, he’s gorgeous you guys!!!! :O) I had been checking out your blog all morning, until I had to leave and come home to this fabulous news :O) I’m so glad that everything went well and that mommy and Teddy are both happy and healthy. Sooo exciting!!! And Sherry, you’re a trooper to have carried around an 8lb baby in that little body of your’s, lol!!!! Can’t wait to hear more along your journey. Congratulations!!!!!
Megan says
Congrats! Take it easy!
Tyra says
Congrats to the whole family!! Love all that hair and it almost looks red?!
And because you love the number 7:
If you add his birthday 4+16+14 it equals 34 and of course 3+4=7….might be a bit of a stretch, but thought I would share ;)
Congrats again!
P.s. Tried posting before, don’t think it worked but my apologies if this is a duplicate!
YoungHouseLove says
My mathy dad said that too! So cute.
xo
s
Linda Nardin says
A happy dance in your family’s honor. Joy, joy!
Zoe says
Congratulations! Welcome to the world Teddy! Love all that hair. :)
Cheryl says
Congratulations! Beautiful pictures, and I’m glad everything went smoothly!
Beth says
Congratulations!!
He is beautiful, enjoy!!
Hope Arroyo says
He is one of your best works!! Congratulations!!!
eileen marie says
He’s perfect. Congrats, you guys!!!
Sue says
Congrats! So happy everyone is doing well. Easter blessings to you!
Rachel says
How sweet! Congratulations! I also had a traumatic delivery with my first, and your story gives me hope that maybe in a few years, I’ll be brave enough to try again! Enjoy this time with your new little one.
Jennifer says
So happy to hear things went smooth! Hoping you all enjoy your long weekend together getting to know mr.teddy. He looks precious
Congrats!
S. Wells says
Happy Birth Day Teddy!
Congrats guys!
Carly says
He is absolutely perfect, congratulations you guys! Can’t wait to see all of the posts to come! Many well-wishes, xoxox!
Amy says
Congrats! So glad to hear things went much smoother than last time :)
Heidi says
Congratulations! So glad everything went well and everyone is healthy!
Nikki says
Congratulations, he is beautiful!! So glad to hear that everything went well, and I adore his name! :)
Emily Clark says
Congrats, John & Sherry & Clara! What a beautiful boy.
Yetunde says
Congratulations to the 4 of you :)
Ortisse says
Welcome little Teddy, Wish you a great life!
Amber says
Congratulations! He looks like a mini John.
Sarah Coward says
So wonderful for you all! Congrats on the newest project! ;) He’s just gorgeous and what a great name- not only is it significant in your family, but it’s so cute and distinctive, both for a little guy and a grown man!
Katie says
yay!!! big congrats! :)
Jennifer says
Congratulations and praise God for a smooth delivery! I don’t think a newborn boy could look any more like his daddy than Teddy looks like John. You and Clara are now outnumbered by handsome dudes, Sherry! (Burger counts) :)
Destiny says
Congratulations; baby love and laughter is being sent your way!
Katie says
Congratulations, he’s just beautiful! So very happy for your sweet new family of five!
Danae says
What a little stud! So happy to hear that everything went perfectly and that both momma and baby are doing well! Congratulations to all!
Val says
Congratulations, lovely people! So glad there were no scary surprises this time. Hope you all get lots of rest and togetherness over the next few weeks.
Amy says
Such wonderful news. Congratulations! He’s beautiful. Sounds cliche, but it is so easy to forget just how little they are — that teeny head in your hands!
Rachel Snodgrass says
Congratulations!!! Such a handsome little man, looks a lot like his daddy! I love the name choice!:) <3
Marianne in Mo. says
I am filled with joy for all of you! He’s so HANDSOME, love his name! Enjoy getting to know him! Glad all went well. Now we fans can relax! But not you guys, you will be hoppin! ;-)
TonyaM says
Precious! So happy all went well. :)
Donna says
Sweet boy! Welcome, little Teddy. Congratulations to you all! (Oh, how I miss this stage of life! So cuddly and sleepy and fit-in-the-crook-of-your-arm!)