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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.

Bean Clara

The proverbial bun in Sherry’s oven is scheduled to arrive in April, and we’re both elated to be growing.

Bean Sherry

(I’ll happily put on some sympathy weight – it’s the least I can do)

Bean John

Burger, on the other hand, has no idea what’s going on. But he’s generally excited about life, so that’s nice.

Bean Burger

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.

Comments

  1. Amanda L. says

    Congratulations! The little baked bean is lucky to have such a great set of parents, a big sister AND a big brother (can’t forget Burger!). I hope the next six months treats you well!

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  2. Virginia says

    Hi Youngsters!

    You guys have to be so excited/ maybe a little nervous! I think you guys are very brave for letting us in on the news! Hopefully there aren’t any haters but you guys always handle them like g’s.
    My mom had a scary birth for her first one and decided to do a program called Hypnobabies for her second one and the baby popped out in 15 minutes! Thought that might be of interest!

    Love, Virginia

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  3. Katie D. says

    YAYYYYYYY!!!!! I am so thrilled for you!!!! (Can’t believe its really true, I think many of us have been anxiously awaiting this news for a while now :) CONGRATS!

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  5. Johanna says

    Oh my WORD, congratulations you guys!!!!!!! I started reading the blog when Clara was a tiny tot, and now you are giving her a best friend for life, how AWESOME :) I have 2 questions for fridays post… Sherry, what prompted you to take a test? Morning sickness, food aversions, exhaustion? Also, how did you tell John the news?

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  6. Amanda says

    Hooray! Congratulations! Praying for continued health for mama and baby! What a year…new book, new house, new baby! Thanks for sharing the great news!!!!

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  9. em says

    Yay! Congratulations! And I hope it’s not too obnoxious to say I totally knew it- NOT on the basis of Sherry’s belly which I can’t believe people are gross enough to talk about. But, I have noticed an absence of Sherry photos lately and when you bought the house you mentioned that you did not anticipate needing more room until the summer! Anyway, as the mom of a 6 year old and 3 year old, I will tell you that it is awesome and hard and lots of fun. My daughter was about Clara’s age when my son was born, and as soon as he starting smiling, they became best friends. I bet Clara will be a great big sister too.

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  10. Lauriane says

    Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you guys!!! (Never been that happy for complete strangers haha)

    I’m so sorry you had (have) to deal with the stupidity of some overly unsensitive readers, I can’t understand why they don’t respect you and your privacy, especially after you’ve made it so gracefully clear that you wanted to be left alone… *sigh*

    Anyway, I wish you a safe and enjoyable pregnancy, and easy delivery! :)

    PS: My question for friday: would Clara prefer a baby brother or sister? :)

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    • Lauriane says

      Oouh other question: did Sherry have Burger (or Clara??) deliver the happy news to John again? That was such a cute idea :)
      And how did you announce it to Clara?

      Thank you for sharing with us!!

  11. Kristine says

    Congrats, nothing is more exciting than expecting a baby! I am due with baby #2 in May and couldn’t be more excited as we have struggled with infertility for over a year, but finally will have another miracle baby :)

    My question is how will you be preparing Clara for a baby and having to share her time with you.

    Thanks and congrats again!

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  14. Cherise says

    Fries! Fries has my vote for the Crazy Celebrity Baby Name Game. Clara, Burger and Fries Petersik. :-)

    Amazing news guys. Wishing you all a peaceful and healthy pregnancy and a drama free delivery.

    Thanks for sharing you life and homes with us. I would never have jumped on the DIY bandwagon if it wasn’t for your blog. Your blog has transformed my home. Don’t let the trolls get to you. Many more of us than them.

    XO

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  15. Schyler says

    Congratulations! You’re such wonderful parents–the new little bean is definitely a lucky one. :)

    But I’m not going to lie when I saw last week that one of your Blogiversery topics was “A possum in the basement,” my initial thought was that it was the new “bun in the oven.” Clearly, I forgot you had an ACTUAL possum in your ACTUAL basement. But then the seed was planted and for a week I’ve been wondering when the next mini-$herdogg or Johnizzle might come about.

    I’m so glad that you were able to tell the world on YOUR TIME. You should never have to answer to us about such person things!

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    • Lauriane says

      Hahahaha!!! I just laughed out loud at work about this figurative vs. actual possum in the basement comment!! :D
      Love how your mind works Schyler!!

  16. jessica says

    YESSSS! WESTON’S MATE IS COMING!!! HOORAY APRIL 22ND IS EARTH DAY (ALSO MY BIRTHDAY) JUST SAYING GO GREEN :)

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  17. Christy says

    Congratulations! I am very excited for you all. I have a very high risk (assumed miscarried until 13 weeks) 3 year old boy jumping on my sofa as I type this…dont let the “high risk” label snuff out your joy and hope. :)

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  19. Stephanie says

    Congratulations!! I have a 4 year old and an 8 month old. The baby was born when the big kid was 3 years, 9 months… so pretty similar to your age spacing! I absolutely love it. Much luck for a safe and uneventful pregnancy and delivery.

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  22. Jen says

    WOOHOO! Glad everyone is doing well and hope Sherry is getting her appetite back…or at least keeping down what she can eat. How perfect that you wear blazers a lot too Sherry! :-) Thank you for sharing!!!!

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  23. Corinne says

    Congrats! You’re like the fourth couple in the last two weeks I know who announced a pregnancy…and all the little ones are due in close succession! And yeah, I know I don’t “know” you known you, but I’m super happy for you!

    I’m curious, how did you tell Clara? Did you have to tell your families first, then tell Clara? Or did you tell her before everyone else and make her pinky swear not to tell anyone else?

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  24. angela says

    Hi Sherry John… Mabrook (that’s congratulations in Arabic) May you have a happy, healthy and safe delivery. Take it easy! from the other side of the world, wish you the best.

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  28. Meg says

    Beyond excited for you guys!! Praying that the 2nd trimester brings you a bit of ease and energy. Def wondering how you told John, Clara, and your families….xo

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  32. Johanna says

    So I already commented but just realized something… Sherry, you and Katie bowers are preggo together! How fun!!!! My sis and I were preggo together, and our babys were born 12 days apart. It has been SO fun going through everything together, from pregnancy to toddlerhood…. and of course you both already have kids, but how fun to be pregnant the same time as your BFF!.It’s so much better when you have someone who TRULY understands your hormones and crazy-pregnant-lady symptoms and cravings :) so, how far apart are your due dates?

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  35. Evelina says

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!! OMGOMGOMG!!! I am so crazy happy for you guys! Congratulations Sherry! Congratulations John! Congratulations Clara!! Congratulations Burger! Congratulations empty bedroom! Is this the “secret project”? MIND BLOWN! I will pray for you to have a very healthy pregnancy and a safe and happy delivery with bambino #2. I am whisper-squeeling and whisper-clapping in my cubicle!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAH!!!! <3

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  36. crystal says

    You guys are great! I really started to cry tears of joy for you guys! I know pregnancy is a very personal journey that must be shared when you start to show. However when you share your news should be your choice. You don’t deserve any horrible treatment just because you blog professionally! Humans make so angry sometimes with the hatred and meanness.

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  38. Mayde says

    Congratulations! I think the best part of this announcement is that you and Katie Bower are pregnant at the same time! I’ve enjoyed following her updates, and now I look forward to following yours, too.

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  41. Erin says

    Soooooo happy for you guys!!!! I can’t WAIT to hear more about baby bean #2. I’m due in March (with twins) so it will be fun to follow along with the ongoings of baby bean #2. Now that you have your family blog, will you do weekly bump updates there?

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  42. Whitney says

    Congrats!!! My questions are, was the baby the “secret project” listed in the blogiversary post? Also do you plan to find out the sex of the baby?

    So happy for you!!

    PS I saw that someone commented on you feeding Clara the chicken squares and how they were unhealthy- I literally wanted to pull my hair out– the veggies on your plate are way more than most families eat so bravo, enjoy every once in while!!!

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  43. Rachel says

    Congratulations. My first pregnancy was incredibly terrifying for different reasons than yours, but I understand the fear of a second and high risk pregnancy. I’m not there yet, but it made my day to read your news. Wishing you a healthy journey.

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  44. Gorv says

    I have never posted a comment before, but this time I just had to chime in! Hartelijk gefeliciteerd! Congratulations from The Netherlands! Sending you loads of positive vibes and much love!

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  45. Sarah M says

    ahhhhhh! so excited for you guys!! i’m actually due in february with my first. are you going to find out the gender before the baby is born?

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  48. Allison says

    Congratulations! So many exciting ways to dream up a nursery. Thanks for sharing your exciting news with all of us!

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  50. Renée says

    Biggest congratulations to your family!

    So cool that you and Katie get to be pregnant at the same time (me and my bestie are too, due a month apart!).

    Praying, not only for a happy and healthy pregnancy for you Sherry, but also an awesome-sauce, no scare, delivery :)

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