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.
Alise says
I join the other 2000+ folks in saying CONGRATULATIONS!! Clara will be an amazing big sister. It is such a privilege that you let us into your lives each day. Thank you for sharing your exciting news today, and best wishes for a healthy pregnancy!!!
Alise says
One question! Are you still craving baked potatoes?? :-D
Laura says
Congratulations! Can’t wait to hear all about the baby journey!! And people are so rude-I read the other post you linked to. Who cares if you photoshopped something? And my husband and I talk about future kids all the time and call a room in our house the future nursery as well but we aren’t planning to start trying until next June! Just because you talk about it, doesn’t mean it’s immenent.
Elena says
Congratulations to all of you. Clara looks sooooo cute in that pic!
michele says
YAAAAAAY! CONGRATULATIONS you guys!!! sending you all a big hug, and a hope that Sherry feels better very soon.
love it!
Lizzy says
Great news, guys! So happy for you!
Jessica says
How big of an explosion of comments & congratulations where you expecting from breaking the big news?
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, not this! That’s for sure!
xo
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Jenny says
Ohhh, that’s so exciting!! Yay! Congratulations to all of you!!! You two are amazing parents to Burger and Clara, and Clara is such a wonderful little girl, so I’m sure Bean #2 will be just as awesome as the rest of the family. Congrats again and yaaay!!! :)
Jill Stigs says
Awwwww….so happy for you guys! Here’s hoping you have an easy breezy delivery this time around. All that matters is a healthy baby at the end, no?
devin says
Ps- Is Burger’s name tag from Cropscotch??? Love it!
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, we LOVE that Etsy shop!
xo
s
Adriane says
Yay!! Congratulations!! Wishes of a healthy pregnancy and baby!! Cheers to this new adventure!!
xo
Adriane
Jenn says
I knew it! When you didn’t spray paint that bathroom mirror I was on to you!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha!
xo
s
Carter says
So very excited for your whole family! I have really enjoyed “watching” the way you parent Clara-what a lucky, lucky little gal! I hope that you are able to bask in the excitement and also enjoy not having pesky people speculating if you are pregnant. Congratulations and lots of love!
josie says
now you can look forward to at least 6 months of no one asking you if you’re pregnant. :) srsly, so excited for you guys and clara (and burger). what a joy!
LizlovesCam says
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you all so much for sharing your amazing news, and a huge part of your lives, with all of us.
Rachel says
I feel like my really good friends that I’ve never met are having a baby! Cause that’s what we are right? LOL
Love you guys, lots of prayers for a safe pregnancy for you!
And $herdog, brush your shoulders of those haters (AHEMsecretbabyAHEM).
You guys rock my socks.
Gina says
Rachel, I agree as well! What WILL the Baby bump sleuths do with their time now that the secret is out? Maybe, they can actually finally get a life!!
Casey says
How close are you to BowerPower’s due date? I can imagine you’re over the moon excited to both be pregnant at the same time!!!
Sydnie F. says
Congratulations to your family! Sorry about that all-day sickness though, it is so awful. Have you tried any of the nausea bracelets? Amazon sells them and my friend had good results with them. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and preparations!
Jen says
Woohoo! Congratulations! Sherry, I hope the rest of your pregnancy is amazing :)
Caroline says
What is WRONG with some people?! Those comments were awful, I’m so sorry you guys have to deal with crazies! Please know that the majority of us are sane and appreciate you guys being so honest and open with us. Photoshop away!! :)
But the point of this…CONGRATULATIONS!!! <3 Best wishes for a safe and happy pregnancy and delivery. Can't wait to see what a great big sister Clara will make!
Jules says
aww yay!! Congrats you two! I’ve been a reader/lurker for a long time (since your first house/pre-cara, when stumble-upon was a thing!) and just had to come out of the woodwork (SWIDT) to say how happy I am for y’all :) Praying for a safe and easy pregnancy!
Jen says
Congratulations on your new addition!!!! I had a very high-risk pregnancy and delivery with both of my children (ages 2 and 5 months), including bed rest, complications, and a pair of scary c-sections. Luckily, my two little men and I are happy and healthy and none the worse for wear. If you ever want to chat with another mom that’s “been there,” please feel free to shoot me an email. I’m from northern VA so I’m sort of in your neck of the woods. Best of luck!!!
Angie K says
btw — I feel the need to overshare a bit myself and tell you how inspiring I find you both! I quit my job on the 20th, my 6 figure job actually, to follow my business dreams. Part of what gave me the push was the years I’ve been following your blog (so long I remember when you both worked full-time!)
I wanted more time for my family and needed to create an environment for my life to be what I visualized…not what I was forced to do with 10 hour days and an hour each way commute! As a single parent, it was a huge step, but I knew it could not only be done but that the rewards (the ones that are important to me) would be HUGE!
I feel like I know you guys, how weird is that? But, probably pretty normal in today’s blogging world! So, when I tell you I feel real joy for you both with the addition to your family, it might not sound SO weird :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw Angie, you’re so sweet! All the best to you! I admire your bravery. In other words, you inspire me right back!
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KatieV says
Huge congratulations!!! Wonderful news. :)
Zou Zou says
Your blog has kept me company through all of my sleepless nights with both my pregnancies, and reading your blog the other day I was thinking about you guys and when you will start baking another “bun” in the oven. And when I read this post and gasped and was, just so happy for all of you. Because your family had become dear to all of your readers and we wish you a healthy and safe delivery! Ok that’s my comment for the year (think I’ve done one each since 2009) – Zou Zou in Dubai
Nicole L Doucet says
Congratulations to the Petersik Family! A new addition…and a new nursery to design!
And how exciting that you’re preggers at the same time as your blogger BFF Katie Bower!! woop woop! :)
Hopefully you’ll both have healthy babies…and maybe another Bowersik couple in the making like Will and Clara!
I wish you all the best with your pregnancy…and John with his sympathy weight!
Megan says
Congrats, Petersiks!
Baby Bean is very lucky – an amazing big sis in Clara, and parents who have so so so much love to give. What a life to be born into!
I’ll be keeping you and the babe in my prayers, Sherry. I can’t imagine what the thought process must be like for you with baby #2 after the way Clara made her grand entrance. Here’s to a completely…uneventful (?)…pregnancy and birth!
Trisha says
Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to read about all the developments (and future nursery!)
Steph Reiner says
Sooo… YAAAYYY!!! Congratulations! Even though I’ve never met you guys in real life, I’m so happy for you! I will definitely be praying for a safe delivery for baby and mama! Thanks for sharing — especially after the weenie head comments on the other post.
http://www.pinterest.com/offsite/?token=681-84&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia-cache-ec0.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2Fcd%2Feb%2F1f%2Fcdeb1f1173374aff89ccafe1bc84913c.jpg&pin=408068416207165723
Full house? Anyone?
Steph Reiner says
Okay it’s the clip where Michelle says “My dad says if I can’t say anything nice, I shouldn’t say anything at all… but my dad’s not here and you’re a weenie head!”
YoungHouseLove says
Haha! I was getting a 404 message, but I totally remember that clip. Oh Michelle…
xo
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Chelsea in Richmond says
Congratulations Petersiks!!!
CJ says
No questions, just wanted to say that I’m stupidly happy for two people I don’t even “know”! Our pregnancies overlapped when you were pregnant with Clara, which was what made me become a loyal reader. I’m always amazed at how well y’all juggle all aspects of parenthood, and it inspires me try to keep up! I also went through some birth trauma, so I hope you talk more about your feelings surrounding that and your hopes/fears for this little one. I can’t wait to read more about this next chapter of adventures!
Maura says
Squeeeee! I am so dense, ha ha! I was like “why are they getting rid of that cool dresser? They could put it in the spare room/possible nursery for now…” Ohhhhhhh, you have PLANS!
I wish you all the happinesses! Thank you for sharing. :)
Anna T. says
YAY! Congratulations to the whole family! xo
Angela says
I read Bower Power, also. Are you super excited to be pregnant the same time as your friend? I would be!
Kate @ Indulgent Wellness says
Congratulations! Is Clara wishing for a boy or a girl? We’re at 21 weeks our second girl!
Britiney @ Consider the Lilies says
Hugest congratulations!!! I was one contraction away from having my second baby in the car and was pretty traumatized by it. I spent a lot of time worrying about my third delivery which went off without a hitch. I’ll be praying that you don’t spend an ounce of energy worrying about your delivery, because I know how easy it can be to go down that path. Best wishes for an easy pregnancy and an even easier (and uneventful) delivery. Hugs to you all!
xo
B~
Misty says
Omg omg omg! How can I be this excited for a couple I’ve never met? So happy for you! Here’s to a happy and healthy 7 more months!
Robyn in Chicago says
HIP HIP HOOORAYYYYY!!!! So very excited for you guys!
xoxo
Joy_UK says
Hey there,
I’m an avid reader and fan but I rarely leave comments.
Today I leave my shyness aside to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS on your news.
Really happy for you guys.
I take my hat off to you two for being so honest, sweet and generous. Sharing this very intimate piece of news with the world is a big deal and I admire you guys for the way you handle thing.
Please receive my well wishes from the UK xxx
Liz T. says
Congratulations!!! I hope the “morning” sickness takes a hike soon, and that everything goes wonderfully for y’all.
Allyson says
Congratulations! Will be praying for you!
Lindsay says
Congratulations!! Such an exciting time! :)
Janelle says
Congrats! I also had extreme complications with my first delivery (after a super easy pregnancy). It was terrifying. The good news is that my second was born without a hitch. All my fingers will be crossed that you have the same good luck this time around. And cross your fingers for me — my 3rd is due to arrive any day now.
Stephanie says
I knew it!!! Congrats guys!!!
Sara says
Maybe your craft cravings are pregnancy related? Your baby is craving crafts!! How appropriate :) And CONGRATS!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha!
xo
s
Kerry M says
Congrats!!! I’m so so excited for you!!! My question: Do you two or Clara have a boy/girl preference?? I hope this pregnancy and delivery go smoothly without any complications!! :) So happy for you guys.
Ashley C says
Congrats!!!
Stacy says
I think today’s post broke the internet!
As a Labor & Deliery RN, I have been extra sensitive to your experienced the same traumatic delivery numerous times (although on the other side). But one thing that I love about your blog, is seeing families before and after a baby’s birth…it helps me to reflect on that when dealing with my patients, and vowing to give them the best care possible.
So, my heartfelt congratulations to the entire family, and wishing Sherry a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery!
Emily says
Oh, congratulations!! A million times congratulations! Clara looks so excited! She’s going to be such a great big sister! Sherry, you and Katie B. must be thrilled your babies will be close again! I hope the rest of your pregnancy continues smoothly all the way to a safe and (relatively) easy delivery!
Sarah says
BTW – I think one of your shades is used in the kitchen on the set of Trophy Wife. I saw it last night… during the opening credits/first few minutes. Could be wrong but it sure looked like the coral one!
YoungHouseLove says
NO WAY! That’s so cool Sarah! Thanks for the tip!
xo
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Robyn says
Congratulations to all of you! Can’t believe the rudeness of some poster’s comments on your other post about your stomach, as a fellow preggo (21 weeks!) I totally get why you’d want to cover up bumpy photos in the first trimester. I popped out pretty quickly (bloooooat!) so it was really tough to cover up whilst acting like nothing is going on when all you want to do is shout from the rooftops!
Hope you’re feeling OK and you’re not struggling to keep up with projects too much, we’re doing out the nursery right now and I have to sit down for a little rest every hour as I’m just so tired all the time! Waiting for this mythical energy burst that was supposed to have hit already!
xxx