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!
Aubrey says
I know you’ve got your hands/eyes/hearts FULL at the moment so you might not actually see this comment, but I just had to say that we named our 7-month-old son Theodore after my dad’s dad. Not a common name, but an awesome one! ;) Huge congratulations!
Lieve says
Oh he is adorable! Congrats on this cute little wonder!
Leigh Ann says
So happy for the whole family! He is beautiful!
Francine says
Beautiful baby, beautiful family.
Francine says
Beautiful baby, beautiful family.
Tanya says
Congratulations!! He is adorable and I love that Clara wants to shower him w love. Great name too!
Katie says
So happy for you too! This Is my first time commenting but I really can relate to your story. I had a crash cesarean with my first child and a scheduled c-section with my second. It’s amazing to have a calm delivery after a traumatic one. Congrats!
Rachel says
Congratulations John & Sherry! He’s beautiful, and I’m so glad everyone is healthy! Enjoy this time as a new family of five :)
sophie says
Yay!
My Crappy House says
Dude, you just got a son! Stop perusing the comments and go enjoy him! We’re all saying the same thing here anyway, which is congratulations! Now get outta here, you!
Sally says
Teddy is gorgeous and his name is a perfect fit!!! So happy for the family and congratulations to all of you! I hope Sherry gets some rest!!
Elaine says
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! He is such a beautiful baby. So glad that everything went well.
Molly says
Aww, congrats! So precious. Also, you guys keep picking the best names! (I’m biased – I have siblings named Clara and Ted!) :)
Jessica says
Congratulations you guys, he’s so beautiful! I’ve loved your blog for years, always brings a smile to my face when I see it in my inbox every morning. So happy for you all! And great job on the blog changes, it’s looking great, keep up the awesome work! (But take time to rest!) ;)
Amie Durr says
I keep coming back to look at the pictures and see the pure joy on everyone’s faces. I’m pretty sure my uterus has taken over control of my web browser ;)
Angelica says
Congratulations John, Sherry, Clara, and Burger! Welcome to this world Teddy! Love your website and all your great ideas. I can’t wait until I’m a homeowner and I’ll be using your ideas and watching your videos on how to make my home truly great like you guys have done with yours. Take good care! XOXOXO, from a Brooklyn Family of 4
Janette says
I think he looks like John! Take some time off for your family, your readers will understand.
Lauren P. says
He’s beautiful. I’m so glad you were able to have a healing birth experience after what happened when baby Clara arrived. Also Sherry, you look awesome! I wish I’d looked that awesome after giving birth :)
You are such a cute family! Congrats!
Cat says
Congratulations on your gorgeous new arrival. Thanks for sharing your life with us, Petersiks!
Trudy says
Absolute perfection. Family love at its best..it’s so nice you share your positivity with the world. I LOVE his name, too!
Foo says
He’s adorable! Love the family meaning behind your new lil man’s name. So glad things went well. Congratulations!
Enybe says
I’m so happy for you all. Welcome to this wonderful world Teddy
Sheila says
Congrats on such a beautiful boy! Wishing you all the best. And I love the name Teddy…
vicki benyo says
Welcome to your new bundle of boy! So happy things went smoothly. We just had our first grandchild born last Thursday. Is it weird I look forward to Teddy and Benjamin “growing up” together?
Jenn says
How wonderful!! Congratulations!! He is beautiful and so happy that you had a smooth delivery. Wishing you all the best!!
KatieMW says
It’s late at night for me, but I had to check in once more to see if news was posted. So happy for you all!!!!!! There’s just nothing quite as sweet at those first moments/days with a sweet new wee one!
Heiða says
Congratulations to you all, what a cute little bundle and his lovely name is perfect.
Kim says
Congratulations!!!! So happy that all went well and mama and baby are doing great. Teddy is just adorable and you make a beautiful family! Enjoy every minute!!!!
Diane says
congratulations to you all, he is delicious! When my daughter was born my step-daughter got a little book entitled “There are five people in my family” and it was a staple. Here is the link to the Sesame Street song of the same name. Enjoy both it and your new little man.
Cheryl says
I love…
Everything about this post.
The name, the hair, the look on Clara’s face, Sherry’s glow, John’s awe, it doesn’t get any better, guys.
Please take a whole week off (or more) and don’t be nice and respond to comments or questions.
Rest, relax, recooperate, and revel in the magic!
Rikki says
Congratulations!!!! He is beautiful! Happy everything went s planned.
Karen says
Congrats! He is adorable.
rhondajoy says
CONGRATS on the lil man! LOVE his name too! so glad everything went well! Take it easy and enjoy your family together.
Darcey says
Yay Teddy! Congrats ya’ll!
Kelsey @ Ramblings of Change says
So much happiness! He’s a cute little boy!
So happy that everything went as planned for your family, and that Clara is in love with her little brother! The name is adorable, and so meaningful at the same time. Enjoy your first few days as a family of 5. =)
Taylor says
He is so handsome and looks so much like Clara! Congratulations!!!!
Brittney says
Perfect! So glad things went smoothly. Enjoy your new addition! :)
Sarah says
Congratulations – what a sweet little man!
Anna says
I have been following your site for ages now, ever since 2012, checking in to see what’s new everyday, but it finally seemed like the right time to say hi-mostly because I wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!
Joanne B. says
Like you really need one more post to congratulate you! Sherry! You are beaming! John! You look so comfortable! Clara! You are so special -you are the best big sister! Burger! You lucky dog you- to be part of such a wonderful family!
God bless you all! Thanks for welcoming us, not only into your home, but into your lives…May you continue to be blessed!
Marie W says
Congrats John & Sherry. He is beautiful and already I can see the resemblance to you both. A perfect little Petersik! I’m so happy for you both & Clara & Burger!
Dawn says
He’s beautiful! Congratulations! He looks SO much like John to me… so often newborns don’t look like anyone!
Must leave your blog before the nostalgia for a newborn overwhelms me. :) So cute. Congrats again.
christy says
Congratulations! So thankful to hear that all went well.
Dawn says
Many, many congratulations on your beautiful new son! He’s just precious. And to me, he looks like John!
(If this is a duplicate comment – my apologies. I got a msg saying the server didn’t take it, then one saying it was a duplicate, so I reworded and reposted and here I am). :)
Congrats again.
Courtney Filipiak says
W.O.W. look at that hair!!! Congrats and enjoy him .. Oh and GREAT name choice by the way!!!
Cat says
Congratulations! LOVE the name.
Bruna says
Usually I don’t think that babies look like mom or dad or whatever, but Teddy really looks like John! He’s a cutie, congratulations!
Monica says
Gorgeous, super big congratulations from London
Kim says
Oh, he’s so precious! Congratulations, Petersiks! Wonderful news. I’m glad to hear that all went well and everyone is healthy. Great photos, too. Best wishes. (And try to get some rest – ha!)
Danita says
Congratulations! Glad you had a much easier delivery this time around.