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.
Megan says
Congratulations!
I had my second child (born last fall) after a high risk pregnancy because of complications with my first child.
I know you will be nervous throughout and it’s easy to just say “don’t think about it” but try to enjoy it. Don’t let your worry rob you of the excitement! I will be thinking of you guys!!
Megan
Lela says
CONGRATULATIONS!! I’m very happy for all of you! Coincidentally, I’m about a month and a half behind you in my pregnancy. Our first! Too early to tell anyone but family. I’m sure you’ll keep my secret ;) A question…my husband doesn’t think I should paint anything. We’re in the process of fixing the house and I’m home a lot and could do it. It’s no VOC paint too. Thoughts?
Jebberjay says
Congrats on the ULTIMATE DIY!!
Patty says
What a wonderful blessing for your family. Lucky you, lucky baby!
Lynn @ Our Useful Hands says
Just told the husband and he says congrats too! Oh and if anyone gives you grief on here then please let me go all “Lynn Unhinged” on them. I read that thread from that post last week and let’s just say I’m sad I missed my chance to dog pile on in your defense. I did it for Katie and I would most def do it for yous guys too! People got some nerve! For real…smh. And just like I told Katie “Giiiiirl don’t let these haters sour your milk.” Just keep doin’ you boo! (NY Lynn is in full effect today haha)
MB, Lynn
Fernanda says
I’m one of the “I never comment” bunch, but I couldn’t pass it up this time. CONGRATULATIONS, you three! You know what it’s like reading a blog for so long, you feel like you know the people… I teared up reading the post, I’m so happy for you two! <333
Karyn says
So happy for your both. Judging from what you’ve produced so far no doubt this next adventure will be as beautiful and as successful as everything else you have done. Congrats from both Eric and I!!! xoxo
Sarah says
Great news! Congratulations and I home that the all day sickness subsides soon.
Nicole says
I’ve been an avid reader for about 2 years now, but have never posted a comment. I am so happy for all of you, as it is truly a blessing to have your family grow.
I just had baby #3, 3 months ago and I love to read your posts during my feeding or pumping sessions!
What a joy that you are expecting alongside Katie B. too! I wish nothing but happiness and health through the pregnancy and delivery.
Questions – please share what you are compelled to share from your journey so far as well as whether you plan to find out the baby’s sex. For babies 1 and 2, they were surprises for us but with baby 3 we found out ahead of time!
mary says
congratulations!!!!!! i am so excited for you 3 :D
Molly H says
First, CONGRATULATIONS on the baby boom!
I don’t think people realize how invasive and hurtful they are when they ask such personal questions. Why whether or not someone is pregnant is anyone’s business before it’s been announced I have no idea. I would hate to think people the purposely that crappy.
My husband and I have been married for 3 years and from the day we got married it started. I even had one person every time they saw me ask if I was pregnant yet. In reality we were struggling with fertility and then had a miscarriage. The crap “feel like you have the right to know” questions are horrible. I wish people thought about these kind of situations before question puke flew.
Ironically, we announced our pregnancy yesterday and I’m also due in April.
I hope the annoying people don’t piss on your happy day parade. You have every right to share YOUR news when you all decide it’s your time. Congratulations lady!
Sarah says
I seriously clapped my hands when I saw that first picture of Clara today :) Congratulations! You guys have been inspiring me (in home improvement and just general classiness) for a long time now, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this! Are you super thrilled that you and the Bowers will have another set of little ones the same age?
annie @ anniehearts says
Oh you guys! This is amazing news! I’m so thrilled for you!
Annie XO
Lisa says
Yay!!! This is happy news!
I’m sorry you guys have to deal with trolls and rude people. But thanks for being yourselves… I think your balance of home/family/real life is what is winsome and endearing. It keeps me reading your blog. Congratulations!!!!
Alison says
So Freakin’ exciting!!!! I was checking on here early this morning to see if you had posted yet and it was a little too early I guess, but I thought to myself “I hope todays post is exciting!” Have you started on the nursery yet?
Karen says
Congratulations! My niece just became a big sister and LOVES it. Best of luck to you all :-)
Rachael says
So happy for all of you!!!
Sara Wutzke says
How exciting! I knew when I saw the playmat just randomly on the floor in what ‘could’ be a nursery that it had to be happening soon. So much fun! (and I love the bean burrito shirt!) Congratulations!
Jenn B says
I thought it was weird too, but then realized we have a room like that too and are NOT plannning on using it for a few more years. When you have extra rooms this happen.
Mary Beth says
It really can’t be normal how excited I am about this news..
LOL!
Congrats you lovely people! Wonderful!
Better toss a coin over who’s going to break the news to Clara that her days in that sweet crib really are numbered now.. haha… good thing that daybed is on deck!
MB
Caroline says
Biggest congrats to the family!!! Which, speaking of them, how did you tell everyone? Was Clara involved?
H. says
Congratulations! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy and birth! And I fully support your decision to withhold the news and alter a couple of photos until you were comfortable sharing the good news. Your health, your business. Ignore the boundary-stompers.
Elesea says
Congratulations to all of you!
Anna says
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! I can’t wait for your new nursery – I hope for some inspirations for mine (we’ve been trying for a few months and I’m hoping to be preagnant soon :)) Lots of love for you guys! xoxo
Timothy says
OH MY GOSH IM SO EXCITED AND SURPRISED AND…….OH MY GOSH!!!! i didnt expect that at all!!!congradulations!!…..lol. are yu guys hoping for a boy since you have clara? what is clara hoping for?
Cami says
Congratulations!! Enjoy this new baby growing inside of you! My sister-in-law had a placenta rupture with triplets on Christmas day when she was 33 weeks pregnant. Her water broke at home and was full of blood. The hospital in her small town had never delivered multiples before. She was suppose to have a “planned” c-section at a large city hospital with a NICU. All three babies were great!! From the time her water broke to delivery was like 45 minutes. She saw her babies for a minute and then the angel trucks (NICU ambulances) whisked them away to a hospital with a NICU. She couldn’t see them for 3 days. My two nieces and nephew will be 10 years old this Christmas and are very healthy! We thank God all the time for the miracle of life, as I am sure you do too for your two sweet miracles!!
Mallory says
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I will be praying for a SAFE pregnancy and delivery and a healthy baby! So incredibly happy for your family! :)
Laura says
So excited for you all!
I have three kids and every pregnancy and delivery was completely different from the other. I will pray this delivery stays on the easier side for you.
Laura
TX
PS Can’t wait to see the nursery!!! (Too soon?!?!)
Christie says
That’s wonderful news guys! Congratulations! I had actually been thinking your next one mustn’t be too far off – call it pregnant intuition if you will, I’m expecting our first child early April too!
Tanja says
Congratulations! I wish you a healthy and happy pregnancy Sherry. All the best to all of you.
Reichel says
So excited for you guys! :) Congrats! xo
Liz says
Congratulations!
Emlyn says
Congratulations! So happy for your family! (I’m getting a new nephew in April too, it seems to be a busy month ;)
So what was Katie B’s reaction? How fun for you two to be pregnant together again! Maybe these two will be as close and cute as Will and Clara. :)
Kerry says
Weeee! That’s so wonderful! I quietly, to myself, and without any odd need to question you about it, wondered if you might be about a week or so ago. I’m thrilled for your family. I am also pregnant with my second (due in Jan) and have started getting the nursery ready so I’m VERY excited to go along with you on these journeys – both pregnancy and nursery decorating. I can’t wait to hear how you told Clara, her obviously adorable response, if you’ll find out the sex, what you might need to do differently since you’re walking into this knowing it’s high risk (praying it’ll be a walk in the park this time!), and all the other details. You guys are great. I’ve been reading for years, commented only once or twice, and am not one of the many who braved the Boston snowstorm to go see you guys. Still, strangers though we may be, I feel a kinship with ya. Good luck with this new awesome chapter, Petersiks!
Shenay says
Congratulation!!! This is very exciting news. :)
Lindsey says
Congratulations, you guys!!!
I’m expecting baby #2 in March, so I’m pumped that we’ll get to go through this “together!”
Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!
Ashley says
Congratulations!!!!!! So happy for you guys.
Sherry, you and Katie are my absolute hands-down favorite bloggers and I love (and am slightly jealous) that you guys are bff’s and pregnant together. If you don’t mind, please send me some baby dust as well, I’m dying to have bean in my belly… just hasn’t happened yet for me.
Kimberly says
I hope I’m not totally stepping out of line, but take your husband on an oyster date.. that’s what I think helped after a couple months of no-dice. Even though I don’t know you, I’ll pray the perfect time comes soon! :)
Kerry says
p.s. My first was an April baby — awesome time of year to have a baby.
Jeanie says
Congratulations to all 3 of you! What wonderful news, and God bless you all during this pregnancy, delivery and beyond.
Gaidig says
Congratulations! I bet it’s a relief to stop having to worry about the rude people on baby bump watch!
Karen T. says
Rock on with your bad selves! So happy for you all!
Laura says
So genuinely happy for your family !!!! I can’t wait to follow along with all the new adventures you will be sure to have. You guys are amazing :) xo
Amanda says
Congratulations!!
Sarah B. says
Congratulations on this fantastic news! I really hope everything goes smoothly this time. I can’t wait to read more about your nursery plans!
All the best for a healthy pregnancy! HUG
FrenchGirlInUK says
CONGRATS! A long time reader who never commented and first time mum since June, I have always enjoyed your laid back attitude, great style and class (especially when dealing with rude trolls!), as well as your invaluable tips (both regarding home improvement and parenting style / choices.)
I’m very pleased for you and will enjoy following your future posts regarding both you house and family.
Keep up the great work and well done on your pregnancy.
Ellen says
Have you picked out boy names? girl names?
Congrats!! You’re such a cute prego-lady.
Kate in New Zealand says
Congratulations! x
Sue VanParys says
Congrats to all three of you !!!!
Tiffany says
I read this first thing this morning when I got to work… and I haven’t been able to concentrate since!! I just want to say “Congrats!!” to all of you!
My Questions:
1. How long has Katie known?
2. How did you tell John?
3. How did you tell Clara?
4. Will you be finding out the gender?
5. Have you been trying for a while or was it a complete surprise?
Penni McNamara says
Clara is going to make the BEST big sister EVER! Congrats to your whole family! Thanks for sharing.
Caitlin says
Congrats- What exciting news!!! Sherry- I bet you and Katie B. are excited to be prego at the same time. Best wishes to your family :)