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!
Lisa says
Swoon!
Shelley @ Green Eggs and Hamlet says
Wow, congratulations! He is so darling and what a lovely name.
alg (amy) says
Much love and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Sarah says
Congratulations to the entire family, glad to hear everything went smoothly and everyone is happy and healthy! Welcome baby Teddy!
Candy from Candied Fabrics says
A huge congrats to you all! What a lovely name, and I’m so glad this delivery went so smoothly! How awesome that Clara is in love with “her baby”, what a great way to start a beautiful friendship! Enjoy each moment, they grow so fast.
April says
Congratulations! He is precious! Enjoy him!
Amanda says
He is too cute! Congratulations!
katelyn says
I got all teary reading this! Congrats you guys! Now go enjoy the love and we’ll be waiting for you when you come back.
xo! and lots of LOVE!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks so much guys! You’re so sweet. We are so thankful for all the kind words.
xo
s
Amy says
Congrats Petersik family!
Daniela S. says
Congratulations! Teddy is adorable.
Kati says
Yay!!! Congratulations! So happy for you all!
Eadie says
!!! I LITERALLY gasped when the picture of Teddy came up! Yay! Yay! Yay! Many congratulations to your wonderful family. Clara will be a wonderful big sister. Now rest up, you Petersiks! :)
Sophie says
CONGRATULATIONS! My mum and I are sitting here squealing – he is beautiful!
I’m so glad that everyone’s doing okay (especially Sherry after last time) and that Clara loves her little brother as much as we all hoped she would.
His name is adorable, love it so much!
Miriam says
Congratulation! I’m so happy for your family. I cant help but to smile at the coincidence: I’m due next week and our son will be named Michael Theo for his paternal grandfather and for his maternal great grand-father. So great name!
Charmayne says
YAH!!! He is finally here, I have been rereshing the page all morning waiting patiently for your post. He is absolutley perfect! Clara is going to make an amazing big sister. Congratulations!
Elizabeth T. says
Congratulations, so happy for you all! He is an absolute doll.
KATIE says
He is absolutely perfect! I’m glad everyone is doing well and that your feeling great! Contgratulations to the whole family. (I love that you gave him a family name!)
Jenny says
Gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous!
Tracy says
Congrats! He’s adorable!
Amanda says
Congratulations!!! Wishing all 5 of you a smooth transition (and a quick recovery for Sherry!). I love the deep family connections with both of your children’s names. Best wishes!!
Jane says
Congratulations Petersiks! He is beautiful!
Karen Jerread says
Congratualtions and many blessings.
Gina says
Awwww, he is beautiful!! Congratulations and I am happy you are feeling well and Clara is in love too!! God is good!! :D
Alex says
Congratulations!
Nikki says
Congrats on your wonderful addition! Many blessings!
Lindze says
What a blessing! So happy for you all, and especially glad that you had a less dramatic delivery this time around. I wouldn’t worry too much about blogging, just enjoy your sweet boy! We’ll understand! :-) Congrats!
annie hearts says
Congratulations to you and your beautiful family! I’ve been checking in since early this morning to see this wonderful announcement. I’m so very happy for all of you!
Annie XO
Ashley B says
Congratulations on the little man. He is adorable.
And, Sherry, you look gorgeous!! :)
Stephanie says
He is so handsome!!! Congratulations!!!
Alicia says
Congrats! I think he already looks like his daddy! That hair is quite the contrast to his big sis, funny how that works out. So happy everything went well…enjoy the family time this weekend!
Cindy says
Congratulations! So glad to hear everything went smoothly! He’s beautiful!
Jane says
Such an adorable and cute baby boy!! I am so happy you had a safe pregnancy.
I will refer to the barnacle as Theo though hihi,i hope you do not mind :P
Mandy says
Hooray! Congratulations! He looks absolutely beautiful xx
Mandy
Vee says
Awe. He’s a doll. I think he looks like Clara. Congrats!
Alissa says
Hooray!! Congrats on a safe and happy delivery!
Time to update the “about” page of your blog. Family of five! :-)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yeah! Better get on that. And we might need a miracle to get a family pic for the sidebar too ;)
xo
s
Alissa says
I think readers will understand if that’s not highest on your priority list at the moment. ;-) Enjoy this time! Heal quickly, revel in the moment, and drink in the love!
Caralyn says
Oh what a perfect little peanut! Welcome earthside, little man. (Also, I LOVE LOVE LOVE his name!)
Congrats mama, papa and big sister. Enjoy your babymoon!
Vanessa says
Awww! This brought tears to my eyes. Congrats! He’s adorable. Enjoy time with your family!
Britney says
Congratulations! Teddy is just precious.
Brittany says
Congratulations!!! He’s beautiful!
Corie says
Congrats, Petersiks! So happy everything went well and everyone is safe and sound. Yay!
Margie says
Named after an astronaut! He will be very smart if he follows in those footsteps. My local library is named the Freeman Public Library in his honor.
Debby says
So happy everything went well this time. Beautiful name, baby, and family. Blessings to all of you.
Rachel says
Welcome Teddy!!
He is beautiful, congratulations!! :)
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Meera says
Congratulations !!
jemz says
Congratulations!!! So glad that your delivery was smooth. Welcome to the world, Teddy!
Lizzy says
Welcome, beautiful Teddy!
Congratulations! He’s a keeper!
Kate says
Congrats! Welcome Teddy! I have been sitting at work refreshing my browser for the past 2 days waiting to meet him! :)
Denise says
He’s beautiful. Congratulations to you and your family.
Liz says
Congrats! So glad the big day went so smoothly for you guys. Teddy is so precious. Enjoy your long weekend :)
GumTreeGirl says
Congratulations! He is so cute and it is so cute that Clara calls him her baby.