We’re excited to announce that the Petersik family is under construction again. Yup, someone’s gonna be a big sister… and she’s pretty darn excited about it.
The proverbial bun in Sherry’s oven is scheduled to arrive in April, and we’re both elated to be growing.
(I’ll happily put on some sympathy weight – it’s the least I can do)
Burger, on the other hand, has no idea what’s going on. But he’s generally excited about life, so that’s nice.
Sherry’s first trimester wasn’t without a few trials (a fender bender that had us worried for a bit and some pretty intense morning all-day sickness for the lady-wife to name a few) but we’re so grateful that all signs point to a healthy little bun so far. Given Clara’s birth complications, this pregnancy falls in the high risk category (more on that here and here), but we were excited to reach the safe-to-share milestone so we could spill the happy news to friends and family this weekend (conveniently while Nonna was in town). And now we get to share it with you guys!
Since you’re a curious bunch, we figured we’d answer your questions in a follow-up post on Friday like we did the first time we told the interwebs we were having a kid. So ask away, and we’ll answer as much as we can at the end of the week. Until then, I’m gonna get back to working on the sunroom and Sherry’s going to do her darndest to keep her breakfast down, probably while painting something.
Stephanie says
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you and also incredibly jealous! Baby Bower has a built in BFF just like Will did! Your family vacas will totally rock!
Tara says
Yey! Congrats. I’m prego too. Due March 10th and I feel absolutely terrible.
Momcat says
So it’s not the government shutdown that’s crashed the servers, it’s the Petersiks!!
What wonderful news! I wish you every blessing on your little family! Will keep your health in my prayers!
Whitney says
Congratulations!!!
Vanessa says
Eeeeek!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!! So happy for you guys!!! Haha, it’s crazy how attached we get to people we’ve never actually met in person. I guess that means you get to strike “potential” off of the future nursery ;)
Amanda says
I’m way to excited for someone on the internet to have a baby. But I’m seriously so pumped for you!!!
Tegan says
Yay yay yay! Congrats from Australia. Just a couple of weeks ago my friends and I (both pregnant with our second) expressed how great it would be if Sherry were pregnant too!! Haha. Don’t mind us, we’re just your crazy Aussie BFFs you’ve never met :) So happy for you all!
Carrie Slabaugh says
Yay!!!! Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you all and your families. I wish you a happy healthy pregnancy!! :0)
Kelsey says
Congratulations!! We’re expecting our second in April too! I wish you a smooth, happy pregnancy.
This may be too intrusive of a question, so don’t worry if you don’t want to answer it. I had a C-section with my first birth as well (although it wasn’t an emergency situation like yours), and after doing a lot of research I’m planning a VBAC this time around. Have you thought about what type of birth you’ll pursue?
Evie says
So exciting!!! Congratulations!
Burger’s going to be a great big brother to the new little one like he is to Clara, but for now he’s just thinking “the middle makes no sense”!
Leanne says
YAY! Congratulations! I had suspicions last week and have been thinking about y’all. So excited about this and praying for a smooth pregnancy and uncomplicated delivery!
Ashley Michelle says
Congrats!! We are due in April too!! So exciting!!
Whitney says
Biggest congratulations ever!!! What an exciting time. Will you and Katie Bower be delivering around the same time? What fun!
Dana says
Amazing news. Congrats to your family!
Christina Barnett says
I have to admit, I got a bit misty eyed. I am so excited for the joy you’re going to experience. And I can’t wait to see what #2 will look like. Congrats to your expanding family!
Ashley Byars says
Wow wow wow! So happy for your sweet little family!!!
Lisa says
YAY! Such exciting news, and a super cute announcement! Congrats guys — I’m sending wishes for a smooth rest of your pregnancy and delivery! :)
Lakitia A. says
That’s so amazing! You truly deserve it! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robin says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! When I saw the image on facebook I thought you were teasing us with something else. Clara is going to be an awesome big sister.
Lisa K says
Congratulations to your whole family! I too am expecting our #2 in April (18th is the due date). Our son, Ory is just a couple of months younger than Clara. I pray the rest of of your pregnancy goes smoothly. I’m finding pregnancy so different the second time around…so far! I look forward to getting some decorating ideas for the nursery from you.
Brie G. says
Yay! Congratulations! So excited for you guys!
Julie says
Yay, I’m so excited for you! I also recently found out I’m expecting too, but not until June :) I wanted to know what tips you have for a fellow pregnant DIY lover. What types of projects do you continue doing while pregnant and what do you stay away from?
Jess says
Congratulations!
Andrew and Nicole Moyer says
Congratulations! So happy for you guys!!
jane in NV says
Clever announcement!
Congratulations!!!
Your smiles are most telling :)
Wishing you the very best.
Kelly says
Congrats guys!! Im so happy for your family, I had a feeling when you were doing the blog-versary that you were going to annouce that there was a bean in the oven!! Hope that its a easy and healthy preganancy and delivery!
Melissa Breau (@MelissaBreau) says
Congratulations!!!
How excited are you that Katie and you are pregnant at the same time again—and that maybe things will workout for a 2nd adorable couple?
– Melissa
Adrianne D. says
I forgot to ask my question…
Sherry, did you just “know” or was the positive test a surprise? And, how did you tell John, Clara and your family. I always love to hear those stories.
Michelle says
Congratulations! Very exciting news … blessings to your growing family!
Mary says
Congrats!!! Love that you & Katie get to be prego together again. How fun!!!
Jess Z. says
Congratulations and cheers to a healthy, uneventful pregnancy :)
Shalini says
Congratulations! God bless you guys.
Brandi says
Ah, I teared up reading this as if I just heard the news from a friend! So happy for your guys! So excited for little Clara too!!
Colleen C. says
OMG OMG OMG!!!…I am so excited for you guys!!!
Sally says
Congrats you guys! So excited for you!!! It took forever to load this page, so I know all my fellow YHL fans are super pumped for you too – we all had to read this ASAP!
Jessica says
Spectacular news! I wish you both all the best!
Betsy says
I really really try not to comment unless it will kill me if I don’t. Especially when I know there will be 1000 comments identical to mine. Well this would kill me. :)
I am so happy for you. No questions here… just goosebumps and teary eyes.
From a mom of four little ones. XO
Jen says
This just made my day! I’m smiling from ear to ear! Clara is going to be the best big sister!
Tracey says
Yaaay!!! Congratulations!! I totally made the jump from facebook when I saw the title!! I hope everything is as smooth possible for you. I’m also due in April and starting to share the news – it will be so fun to follow your journey!!
Emily says
Congrats!!
Stacy says
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! God bless you and your growing family!
Marie says
Congrats!!! Such a blessing!!
Jessica says
YAY! Congratulations! I’m so excited for you! :)
Lisa says
Yay! I’m so happy for you guys!!! :) Clara is going to be the best big sister. :)
Tracy says
Congratulations!!!! This is the most wonderful news! I am so happy for you guys!
Kimberly says
Congratulations! So happy for your growing family!
Hope Arroyo says
Yay!!!!!! Congratulations for your little family that we all have grown to love!!!!!!
sian says
Oh WOW Congratulations guys x
Sayward says
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m ready to cry over here. And how adorable is Clara? TOTALLY EXCITED!!!
tara says
Congratulations!