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!
Janny A. says
Just PRECIOUS!!! what a sweet blessing!! So happy for you!
Sarah says
What a beautiful baby boy! Enjoy this special bonding time and watching your precious baby discover his new world. Congrats!!!
Ann says
How sweet! Very happy to hear your delivery went well, I was a little concerned. You have a very nice family and he is scrumptious. ;)
Kimberly says
Congratulations! I’m so glad baby Teddy is here healthy and that all went well with the delivery. I’m looking forward to the future Teddy Talks (with Clara Conversations). :-)
Elisabeth says
Congratulations to all of you from Germany!
Elisabeth says
Gorgeous, super big congratulations from Germany. We just had our first grandchild born last December. Is it weird I look forward to Teddy and Emma “growing up” together?
Megan says
Congratulations, he’s beautiful. Love the photos of the top of his head! He’s a lucky little boy to have such a wonderful family.
Michele says
He’s beautiful!! I’m so happy for all five of you now!! Enjoy this stage of your lives…soon your babies will be in college like mine :)
Sharon says
Awesome, I’m obsessed with the name Theo. It wasn’t until after we had three boys (our last two twins) that my husband and I talked to each other how much we each liked the name Theo (we went with Liam, Luke, and Jude). I’m tempted to have another to use the name . . . j/k, I’m not crazy. Congrats!
KarenH. says
Congratulations; he’s perfect :)
Marie says
Teddy is precious! Congrats! And I love his name!
marie says
Congrats to all! So glad to see everyone is happy and healthy!
Jaime says
What lovely pictures of all of you. How does any family look this good after a 2nd baby? I hope Clara remains smitten with her new brother and who wouldn’t love to snuggle a Teddy?
Seaweed & Raine says
Aww. He’s adorable! I love the name. I wanted to use it for one of our boys (after my dad’s dad), but hubs wouldn’t have it. Enjoys these early precious moments – even though we’ll miss the regular blog schedule – some things are WAY more important. ;) So glad everyone is doing well.
Blessings for you guys,
Sheree
Dawn says
So very happy for you all. Enjoy this special time.
Miss Maximalist says
Simply beautiful!
Jenny says
Sherry, your hair is down!!! :) He’s beautiful you guys, congrats!
Carla says
He’s perfectly beautiful. :o))
Khiz says
Heartiest congratulations to the entire family. Welcome home Teddy, your arrival has been awaited by many people since you are the Prince George of our blogging world :)
Margaret says
Just to say congratulations on your new baby boy. He is beautiful. Your site is one of my guilty pleasures. Thank you!
Rosana says
Congratulations you three!!
I always come to see your fabulous blog and never say hello, but today, the occasion deserves it!
He looks like his father a lot!! (but even handsomer!!!)
Kisses from Spain!
Jackie says
Congratulations! Teddy is precious. You are all truly blessed! Happy Easter! Happy Spring!
carol says
he’s truly beautiful. good health to you all
Kim says
Congrats! Love watching your family grow! Enjoy your new little one!
Demi says
Congratulations! He’s adorable!
Becca says
Congratulations all, he is adorable! Sherry, you look lovely.
Laura B says
Yahoo!!!! Very happy to hear Teddys birth went smoothly!!! You deserved a beautiful non scary story to tell!!!
Rashidah says
Congrats!
Delphine says
Congratulations from France, a new designer and a new Source of inspiration in your family ;)
Retrosmith Design Co. says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Cannot believe his hair! Such an amazing and timeless name. So glad this birth was a smoother affair. Have fun being a big sister Clara!
Sindy says
awww congrats!!! so happy that the delivery was smooth and you’re both healthy! :)
Viviane says
Congratulations!!! He is adorable!
Kati says
The test worked!!! LOL.
Karen says
Congratulations to all of you! I’ve been following your blog for about a year and have enjoyed your amazing ideas and stories of your family life! Welcome baby Teddy!
Lauren says
we can see it ;)
Congrats!!
Emily says
Congratulations! SO glad everyone is doing well :)
Diana says
Awww! I’m a little behind, but CONGRATULATIONS :D Adorable and so happy things went so well for everyone!
Sarah says
Congratulations to your family! He is beautiful! Hope you can enjoy this special time without feeling like you have to post on your fabulous blog. We will all be here when you get back!
Maria C. says
Wow! He beautiful. God is good. So, so happy for you and your family! Love and prayers to all of you.
Maria
Ofelia, from Mexico City says
Best wishes to you all. The new baby is adorable! So gorgeous! Congratulations.!
Anne says
I remember those first few days of saying my children’s names out loud. It seemed so surreal and wonderful. Soak it all up! Welcome to the outside world, Teddy.
Erica says
Clara is Sherry’s copy (same eyes and same smile), and Teddy is John’s (same nose, same mouth)!
I wonder who Burger is related to… :)
Congrats on the new arrival!!
Heather says
Sweet, sweet love! I keep checking back just to see if he was here! He is beautiful, congratulations! Enjoy baby euphoria!
LTL2ndX
(Long time lurker, 2nd time commenter) :)
Katrina says
Fabulous news, congratulations! My son, Patrick Freeman Jacobs, gives it two thumbs up! ;)
Tiffany says
Congratulations! Your Teddy was born on the same day my Theo turned 1! Wishing you lots of fun with your baby boy!
Patti Veeraplin McHugh says
Congratulations! I’m a bit late, but I’m so glad you have a healthy baby boy. Loving his name and wild mane of hair!
Toya says
Congratulations he is so cute, glad that his arrival went more smoothly.
Joii C. says
Congratulations! Such a beautiful family. God Bless!!!!
Jessica says
Absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your life with everyone. I’ve been following you for years and am so happy to continue. <3
Bridgid Gallagher says
Congratulations!!