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.
Andria says
YAYAYYAYAY! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you all!
Lindsay says
So happy for you guys! My first is due in April too. High five for April 2014 babies! And I’m sorry to hear you’re not having a better time of the morning sickness than I am. Bleh. Hello, 13 pills a day to retain some degree of functionality. :(
Evelyn says
Congratulations!!!!! I am thrilled for you guys!!! :)
jodi says
HOORAY!!!!! Congrats, Petersiks!!!!!
Katie V says
Congrats Petersiks! I’ll be praying for a health pregnancy for Womb Baby Bean as well as no more sickness for $herDog!
Question…if Clara could name the new baby right now, what would she name him or her?!
Jana says
Congratulations! I send my best wishes for a smooth pregnancy and NO MORE morning sickness!! :)
Megan says
Yay! So happy for my favorite interwebs family. : )
Coastinganon says
So fun ;) Many congrats on this latest DIY. Am I correct in thinking they’ll be far enough apart to only have to pay for one college tuition at a time?
skye says
OMG what if you and katie bower create a 2nd super cute betrothed couple?!?! I could die!! *squeal!*
congratulations!! sending lots of love to the lovies!!
Laurie says
Congratulations! Awesome news indeed!
This is the best DIY project ever.
Brit [House Updated] says
Oooh, yay! Getting pregnant rocks, all day sickness does not (speaking from experience on both). Congrats Petersiks!
April says
SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!
We are hoping to expand the family this time next year :)
Looking forward to all your creative ideas with the expansion and the nesting phase of projects you’ll (he’ll) knock out!!! Congratulations, praying for a healthy and beautiful experience for all three of you!
Lauren says
I KNEW IT!!!! :)
Congrats!!!!!
Susan M. says
Congratulations!
Maybe another little girl for a certain little Bower Boy?
Megan @ Rappsody in Rooms says
Congratulations!!!! That’s so exciting! I would love for you guys to tell us projects and paints that are safe to do/use while pregnant. I’m scared that one day when I’m pregnant it will shut down my DIY projects for 9 months.
Samantha says
Congratulations!!! So excited for you guys. And you and Katie Bower are pregnant at the same time again!! How fun is that?!
Skye says
OMG! Day maaaaade! So So So So So excited for y’all! Congratulations, Petersiks! Sherry, I hope that pesky morning/all day sickness knocks it off real soon ;)
Ashley House says
PS – how exciting that you and Katie are preggers together!!!!
Kaitlin says
Congratulations! Hoping the all-day sickness subsides soon!
Louis Cameron says
OMG!! Congratulations!!! Kelly just sent me an email at work saying “John and Sherry are pregnant!” and I literally squealed in my seat! So happy for the two of you and Clara and Burger!
Terri says
Congratulations! So pleased and excited for all of you.
Britt Fisher says
EEE! SO thrilled for you guys… and can’t wait to see what you do with that nursery space! (We’re just finishing ours for our soon-to-arrive bean… due at the end of this month!) Praying for a healthy, happy pregnancy :)
P.S. For my question – is it bad that I’m secretly hoping you guys start the weekly photo trend again for this little one? I always loved those, and miss them with Clara – so would be excited to see you start them again! :)
Amanda says
You and Katie Bower are gonna have another match. :) With my second I had all day sickness for 18 weeks. I even went on meds for a while I was so sick. It does get better! Hang in there!
And a huge Congratulations!! Having 2 is so fun.
ErinY says
Congratulations Petersiks!! Incredibly exciting news!! When are the Bowers due? It will be so cute to see another little pair that can be best friends!
lizzzzy says
Congrats! How did you tell Clara? And how do you plan on transitioning her (I assume) from her crib to her bed.
Jessica says
Your site is going to crash from this announcement! :) Congrats!!! I have 2 girls (about 4 yrs apart) and it’s awesome. Clara will be a great help.
Christy says
OH so excited for you guys!! Congratulations!!!
AMI V says
YAY!! Congratulations!! I’m due in early April as well – but you look at lot better off than I do right now, I am already huge (or so it feels!)
Phebe says
So happy for you guys!
Johanna P says
Congratulations to growing Petersik family!
When I first loaded up this post I saw the big sister shirt and I instantly had a heart flush. You know the kind, where you feel something wonderful but your brain hasn’t caught up with words yet.
good luck and stay healthy :)
Joy G says
Congratulations to you all!!!!!!! What an exciting time!!! Hoping the sickness subsides soon and Sherry can enjoy being preggo!
Faith says
Congratulations! Since I read your blog every day, I’ve been praying that if y’all were wanting to expand your family that it would happen. I am so excited for y’all and will be praying for a healthy pregnancy and safe, beautiful, and not-at-all-scary birth.
Amber @ Wills Casa says
Congratulations! We just had our 2nd. The spacing between our kids is about 4 years, so it will be about the difference between Clara and the new baby. I was worried about our daughter being jealous since she’s been the only child for so long, but she’s been incredible. You will love the age difference. Clara will be the biggest help! Can’t wait to watch you grow!
Bryna says
I believe that this is also referred to as New House Syndrome. Congratulations! :)
Kate says
SO excited for you to be having a baby at the same time as Katie Bower!!! It is so much more fun when you are doing it at the same time as your bestie!! Congratulations!!!
Heidi says
Congratulations! So this makes you and KB due pretty close to each other again, right?? :)
Haley says
Congratulations!!! This is so exciting. You should have seen my face when I saw the title of this post :O with hand over my mouth. I love the pictures.
How did you announce it to your family?
Has this pregnancy felt similar to the last one?
Did you tell Clara right away? What was her reaction?
yaaayy! I am so excited for you guys and so happy I can follow along on this new adventure! And so excited to see what you do with the nursery.
sorry for longest comment ever.
emily @ go haus go says
YAYYYY!!!!!!!! So happy for you!!!!! This made my day. It’s so funny how much you guys feel like a part of our lives and how much news like this can improve my mood!!!
Amanda says
Congratulations!!!
Brittney says
How exciting! Congrats to you guys!! Clara looks thrilled!
Amber Flora says
I have never left a comment in the (over a) year that I have been reading so I figured it was time :)
Congratulations! It is wonderful news! And April is a wonderful month to have a baby, my son was born April 5th :)
Rachel says
Ahh! So excited for you!!! I’m due with my first bean any day now (a little boy, unless all these freak-out dreams are right and I have a girl and am completely unprepared! haha). I hope this pregnancy is uncomplicated and generally wonderful :-) And, I also kinda hope you have a boy. I’m stumped on boy crafts! So call me selfish. :-)
Congrats again!!
Chase says
CONGRATULATIONS!! So excited for you! Will pray for a healthy baby and a smooth pregnancy. You guys deserve the best.
Christy says
When I first saw the post I was like, it’s a joke, they’re probably getting a puppy… Then I saw Sherry’s shirt!! I’m so excited and happy for you. What wonderful news :)
Heather says
I’m so thrilled for you guys! I’ll be doing the prayer thing up here that you have a wonderful and easy pregnancy!
Liz Athens says
Contrats to all of you!! I was reading yesterdays wreath post from my desk this morning and noted that you mentioned cravings twice…wondered if it meant anything :)
Scully says
Hahaha. How funny! The moment I had trouble pulling up the site this morning, I immediately assumed it was heavy traffic due to a baby announcement. Congrats! I’m so happy for your family. Sending you lots of love and wishes for a healthy pregnancy! <3
Jamie says
Congratulations! Sending good vibes for healthy, easy 2nd & 3rd trimesters!
Stephanie, Sandpaper & Glue says
congrats congrats congrats :) hope it’s as smooth sailing as it can be from here until april!
Kiera says
YAY! Congratulations– its the best DIY project there is:) Hope the pregnancy goes well and maybe you’ll go to the famous Dr. Christmas (maternal/fetal) in RIC.