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Young House Love » Kids & Pets » Now Expanding

| By John Petersik | October 2, 2013 | 3,625 Comments

Now Expanding

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.

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Comments

  1. laura says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Congratulations! I love that background fabric, by the way.

    Reply
  2. Ali says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Ahhhh congratulations!!! Such wonderful news. I’m due with our first in late March so it will be exciting to share this with you. Hope you’re feeling better! I might even be able to steal some of your nursery ideas :)

    Reply
  3. Brenna says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    AHHHHHH! CONGRATULATIONS! That’s so exciting =) we’re all so happy for you and can’t wait to see where this takes you and your beautiful family!

    Reply
  4. Michele says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    So happy for all of you! Congrats! Sending love and well wishes for a smooth pregnancy, labor and delivery! Can’t wait until April — hee hee!

    Reply
  5. Nicole says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    AAAAHHHHHH!!!!! Congratulations guys. So excited for you!

    Reply
  6. Liv says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Wonderful news :) Congratulations to the soon-to-be-five of you! How exciting!

    Reply
  7. Maggie says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Congratulations!! I am so happy for you all! Did you do anything special to tell your family and friends? How did you tell/explain it to Clara?

    Reply
  8. KathyG says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Congrats! Prayers for an easy uneventful pregnancy and birth. Clara will be a great big sister!

    My question – likley the same as others, but I wasn’t going to read them all to find out! — do you see the blog going more towards lifestyle/mommy type of stuff with a less (slower paced I guess as you’ve hinted at) emphasis on DIY?

    Reply
  9. Josephine says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Woot! Felicitations Petersik Clan! I hope the road to baby’s arrival is smooth and healthy. Very excited for you, sending virtual hugs :-)

    Reply
  10. Tabitha says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    The one day I didn’t get to read the blog until 5!! Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  11. Jayme says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Hey guys, long time reader, first time caller! :)
    Just want to send you a hearty congratulations and best wishes for good health in the months ahead! You probably get this a lot, but I feel like I “know” you guys since I’ve been checking in daily for 4 years and Clara is the same age as my daughter. I’m so thrilled for you and I don’t even know you! :)

    Reply
  12. Ashley Larkin says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Congratulations! So so happy for all of you! What wonderful news!

    Reply
  13. Alison Henry says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Hi Sherry, John, Clara and Burger!
    I have been a devoted blog reader of both YHL and Bower Power for a few years now. One of those creepy, silent ones who check in everyday to see what is happening but has never commented or made themselves known before now. I am so super excited to hear that you guys are expecting a new baby and that you are due in April… because so I am! My husband and I are expecting our first baby and we are so excited :) Sending a huge congratulations from your creepy stalker in Australia <3!

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Whoo hoo! You and Katie B., both? So glad the new little beanie will also have a Bower bestie. So, so happy for you guys! The world will be a better place with another YHL-er in it.

    Reply
  15. Holly says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    YAY!!!! Super excited for you guys!!

    Reply
  16. Jillian says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    Congratulations! So happy for you guys! It must be SO nice to see all the positivity everyone is sending your way! Since you asked for questions, I have a few!

    – Are you planning on blogging about your pregnancy?

    – How will this effect your business/work load? I know you struggle for a work/life balance, are you considering an intern or expanding?

    – How excited are you to design a nursery again?!?! :)

    Reply
  17. Courtney says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen Clara smiling sooo big before! I am so excited for your growing famiy! Are you hoping for a boy, or a little sister for Clara?

    Reply
  18. Jennifer C. says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    OH HAPPY DAY! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your wonderful news. I hope everything goes SUPER smoothly for you all. Clara’s going to be such a fun big sister!

    Reply
  19. Jaclyn says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Congratulations! Very exciting news for sure. Can’t wait to see the new lil bean’s nursery! ;-)

    Reply
  20. Liz says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    YAY!!! So excited for you guys!! Can’t wait to see the newest YHL member :)

    Reply
  21. CHRISTY says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    CONGRATS YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  22. Kathleen says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Not saying I’m psychic or anything, but literally last night was randomly wondering if/when you’d have baby #2. :)
    CONGRATS!!!!!

    Reply
  23. Jaime says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Fist bump, Petersiks! You deserve all the happiness in the world.

    Reply
  24. Brandy says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHH!!!!! Just ….just…..AAAAAAGGGGGHHHH!

    I can’t…. I can’t even. That’s so awesome. You guys!!! So great:) Envious. Proud. Happy for you! :)

    Reply
  25. Brittany says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    Congratulations!!! You guys are awesome at what you do! I’m a huge fan and so excited to hear that you will be welcoming a new little one!
    Wishing you all the best with the pregnancy & birth!

    Reply
  26. AlisonG says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    Congratulations. Best wishes for a smooth delivery. WOW you have quite a readership, I would say it has grown since your last announcement. No questions from me:)

    Reply
  27. Tracey says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I want to know the names Clara comes up with for the new addition. Should be interesting. Congrats. Hope you enjoy every moment of the four of you while it last.

    Reply
  28. Jes-ka says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    LIKE SERIOUSLY I AM GOING AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

    So happy for you guys. <3

    Reply
  29. Diana says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Ah I’m so excited for you guys and can’t wait to watch your journey!

    Reply
  30. Shanna says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Wow – yay – congrats!!! What an exciting time for you guys!

    I read Clara’s birth story when you posted it and wondered whether you would even share when you were pregnant with subsequent baby/babies. Given what you guys went through, I don’t think anyone would have blamed you if you kept the pregnancy a secret until you had your baby in your arms. I’m sorry that some boundary-challenged people felt the need to try to “out” you before you were ready. As a mother myself (and, oh, I don’t know, someone who still believes in basic human kindness), I’m disgusted and sad that fellow women and (presumably in many cases) mothers would do something so cruel and invasive as that to you in such a very public way.

    In any event, thank you for sharing your wonderful news! I hope the morning/all-day sickness ends soon. Best wishes for a smooth pregnancy and uneventful delivery :) Cheers!

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    • Christel says

      October 2, 2013 at 7:16 pm

      Ditto, Shanna!!

      So excited for your whole family!! Congratulations! My sister sent me a text: “yhl Big News!!” and I was hoping to find this announcement. Yay!!!!!!!

      I look forward to ready the Q & As on Friday. Can’t wait to hear more as the pregnancy and house prep continue!! Thanks for sharing your big news!!!

  31. Margaret says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Congratulations! This makes me smile. :-) Very happy for you all! And wow, kudos on keeping up with all your past few months’ craziness (moving and such, new projects) AND dealing with 1st trimester! That’s very impressive. :-)

    Reply
  32. Cynthia says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Congrats guys!! It’ll be awesome following your pregnancy since I am pregnant as well :) Hoping there will be a nursery post down the road!! I need ideas!!

    Reply
  33. amanda says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Congratulations, that is wonderful news. I loved following your pregnancy with Clara and can’t wait to see this one progress.

    When did you find out? How did you tell Katie Bower? Did you know when you were on vacation with the Bowers? Did Clara keep it a secret too or did you not tell her until you were ready for the world to know? Will this be the last bean?

    Reply
  34. Jocelyn says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Congrats! As an April birthday, I can honestly say it is the best month to be born! Here’s hoping everyone is healthy and safe!

    Reply
  35. Kim S. says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Congratulations! So excited for your family!

    Now the spare room can officially become a nursery!

    Here is a question, Will you do the weekly photo project? Clara’s was so cute, I’m guessing you will. Can’t leave kid number two out, right?

    Reply
  36. Alison says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    That is just simply wonderful news, thank-you for sharing and what a privilege to be a part of your journey!

    Reply
  37. Lisa says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    So happy for you all! Sherry, I’m also high risk, and have a 3.5 year old (first pregnancy was rough too), I’m due November 1st. It will fly by this time around!! :). So hang in there!!!

    Reply
  38. Ashley @ According to Ashley says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Yay! I knew it would be soon-ish! So happy for you guys!

    Reply
  39. AJ says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  40. June says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Congratulations!!! Love your log. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  41. Rachael says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Congratulations!!! Sherry, I hope that you feel better soon, so many positive thoughts are coming your way!

    Reply
  42. Abby says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    You know what, I do have a question (and please forgive me if this is too personal). Did you know you were expecting or, I should say, was it on your radar when you bought the new house?

    I hope that’s not too personal of a question – if it is feel free to ignore it :) I feel like I know you since I read the blog everyday and often forget that you are complete strangers, haha. That being said I could not be more excited for you 3 (+ Burger)!

    Reply
  43. Katie J. says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    I had a feeling this was going to be announced soon!! So happy for you guys! Hoping for a safe and healthy pregnancy/labor! Ps- I apologize for the 1% of your readers who suck :).

    Reply
  44. Michelle says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  45. Kirbee says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    I’m so impressed with how you as a couple have worked to balance your right to privacy and your desire to open your home and your passion to us, the Internet world :)

    Thanks for sharing this new joy with us, and I hope that those of us who respect you and your privacy will make up for those who don’t :( Praying for you both and the huge blend of emotions these next six months will hold.

    Reply
  46. Sara says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Due April 17th!!!…. says the DIY girl in the 1960’s brick ranch in Chapel Hill, NC. Congrats to you guys on your expanding family and best wishes for a better labor this go around!

    Reply
  47. Nicole says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Chiming in to wish you the most heartfelt congratulations :)

    Reply
  48. Megan says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Huge congratulations!!!

    Reply
  49. Marilu says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    I’m so happy for you guys! I hope everything goes well. I kinda hope it’s a boy. How exciting!!!!!

    Reply
  50. Mary says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    Congratulations! What a wonderful time for all of you. Thank your for continuing to blog about your house, family, etc when there are rude people out there.

    Reply
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