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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. Dizee says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Congrats!!!!! So exciting! Wishing you an easy pregnancy, a drama free labor and a healthy, happy baby!

    I bet this kid just about falls out! My second one did after a not-so-great first time around. It is birthing karma.

    Didn’t even have time for an epidural!

    Good luck and looking forward to hearing your updates!

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  2. Leyna Williams says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Wahooooooo!!!! Here’s to hoping that all-day sickness now uses up the misery quota and this birth will be uneventful and easy. We are all rooting for a happy and healthy mama and baby!

    Reply
  3. hayley g says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Congratulations! That’s awesome news! Xx

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  4. Sam Frank says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:16 am

    AHH! No way!! Congrats you guys!! So happy for you and keeping my fingers crossed that all goes smoothly for you!

    Reply
  5. Kristina says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Congrats….this is AMAZING news!!! Very happy for you guys! You and your bestie are pregnant together…AGAIN!!!

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  6. Dave says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Amazing news! Congrats to you all! Crazy to think I felt like a good friend just told me they’re expecting… fitting though seeing I “hear” from you guys everyday! Cheers!

    Reply
  7. Lauren @ Everyday Lauren says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I am soooooooo beyond excited for you all!!!

    I know you probably don’t care as long as the baby is healthy, but if you HAD TO choose, would you like a boy or a girl?

    My brother and SIL are having a boy- the due date is TOMORROW!!!!

    So excited for you,
    XO
    Lauren

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  8. Jana says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    For a while I had been following your email, and I feel that you are already part of my friends. I’mmm soooooo happy for you two!!! You are a family full of love and this baby is super blessed!

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  9. Courtney says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Ahh!!! So excited! Clara is going to be an excellent older sister. Is it bad that I’m more excited about this than the new house (and I was over the moon about that!)?

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  10. Valerie says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Congrats on both being with child and no longer having to suffer the question “When will you have another kid”. I’m wishing you a safe and healthy pregnancy.

    Now for my question: Will you do the same picture project or will you think of a new way to document this child’s first year?

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  11. Randa says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    AAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! SOOOOOO exciting!!!! And Clara is old enough to understand, appreciate, and hopefully help out a little bit! :) Love to you guys!

    Reply
  12. Clara says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!! ????

    Reply
  13. Suzanne says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Congratulations! Love to hear that your family is growing. Prayers for a healthy pregnancy and delivery!

    Reply
  14. Jordan Dunaway says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Yay! Congratulations! I love that you and Katie B. are preggo at the same time!

    Reply
  15. Morgan S. says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Congratulations!
    What creative way did you share the news with your Mom?

    Reply
  16. Jules says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    YEAH!!!! I’m thrilled for you guys, and excited to watch your lives continue to evolve! I’m due in May, so I’ll be praying for healthy births for both of us!

    Reply
  17. Patti says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    This news just made me want to jump up and down in my office! Congratulations!!

    Reply
  18. madison says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Congratulations!! IM so so so so excited about this! When will you know if its a little boy or girl?!

    Madison

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  19. Michelle says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Congrats! so exciting! :)

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  20. Ely says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Yay, that’s exciting! I love reading your blog and am excited to see your family grow! Wishing you a healthy and uneventful pregnancy! :)

    Reply
  21. Joan says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Congratulations!! When will you find out the gender? Could you share more about the bump in the road you mentioned? Huge all around!!xoxox

    Reply
  22. Stephanie M. says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    SQUEEEEE!!! Congratulations! I have never been more excited for a family of strangers in my life! And I think it’s awesome Sherry and Katie are pregnant together again!

    Reply
    • Monica says

      October 2, 2013 at 10:29 am

      Hahaha! Well said, Stephanie!

  23. Gill says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Congratulations! How exciting! Honestly, you both seem like the greatest parents I’ve ever seen. So much happy, quality, family time :) The little one is going to be very lucky to be in your home :)

    Reply
  24. lana says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Congratulations! This is probably the most important DIY ever! Hope all goes well, without any complications this time!

    Reply
  25. Coran says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Oops! I mean bean baking! Hahahe

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  26. Brandy J says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Congrats!

    Reply
  27. jordan says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    So happy for your family! Do you plan to make any changes with blogging? What would you like to accomplish (house project related) before baby? Thanks!

    Reply
  28. Mary says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Congrats! You must be so excited!! The timing couldn’t have been more funny – I went back and read the “State of the Uterus” post yesterday and some of the comments, and was wondering if this was going to happen soon… I must have subconsciously picked up on some pregnancy vibes or something :p

    Reply
  29. Lura says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    YAY! Congrats! I’m so happy for yall!

    Lura
    x

    Reply
  30. Jessica says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    YAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! CONGRATS PETERSIKS!!! Can’t wait to see what you do for the nursery!

    Reply
  31. Molly says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Congratulations!! (=

    Reply
  32. Janice says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    aw! YAY! CONGRATS!! AMAZING NEWS!! Questions – OH EM GEE!! Boy, girl or surprise? names? I soooo soooo soooo hope the sickness goes away and you have a glorious remaining pregnancy and a speedy, swift, safe delivery!!! again – YAY!

    Reply
  33. Amanda says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Congrats guys!!!! Can’t wait until you decorate the nursery too.

    Reply
  34. lexie says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    CONGRATS! I’m so happy for you all…and I have to say I suspected when I saw the pic of you in the show house post. Looking back at it, I have no idea why I thought that. :) Anyway, woohoo! Another room to fill-and Clara is going to be an awesome big sis!

    Reply
  35. Beth says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Yay!! Congrats to you all!

    Reply
  36. Amy says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Congratulations!! Is it weird that I teared up reading this? I also had a terrifying birth (placental abruption like you, plus massive clotting and prematurity to boot) but ended up with a healthy baby girl. It just makes you appreciate them so much more, huh? :) I am praying for a healthy, healing pregnancy and birth for you! What an exciting time!

    Reply
  37. Nadine says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    I knew that this was coming soon! I could feel it! I am so excited for you!! My three favorite bloggers are expecting (YHL, BP, and Little Baby Garvin)!!! Congrats!!

    Reply
  38. Jen H says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Yay!!! Congrats!!! I’m beyond thrilled for you!
    My husband and I are expecting our first baby to arrive the beginning of April too! Because of our history if losses, we opted for the Harmony test and know we are having a girl. Can our babies be BFFs?!? I’m so excited to follow along with you and Katie through our journeys. I’m feeling you on the all day sickness. I was hoping the start of the 2nd tri would bring better days, but no such luck yet. I hope you find relief soon!

    Reply
  39. Katie says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    I already tried to post, but I don’t know of it took…
    YAY YAY YAY!!! Congratulations to you and your family; I love new baby announcments, even if I don’t personally know the person announcing.

    Reply
  40. Virginia says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys certainly deserve all the happiness.

    Reply
  41. Megan says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    So thrilled to hear this news! I’ve never rooted this much for strangers who write a blog that I read. :) Congrats to all from MN!

    Reply
  42. Sarah says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Congrats! I’ve been a longtime reader, but first-time poster. I am so excited to follow your journey because we have an almost 3 year old little girl ourselves and are also expecting in April (11th here)! We also just moved, are currently renting, and plan to buy when our lease is up in April so the whole having a toddler/having a baby/settling into a new house thing you guys are doing hits home for us! Congrats again!

    Reply
  43. Anne says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Congratulations can’t wait to see how you decorate the next nursery! Are y’all going to find out the gender this go around?
    I’m not far behind you, due late April-early May. I’m counting down the days until I am out of the first trimester; all day sickness is no fun.

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  44. Kelly says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Woot woot!!! Congrats guys from up in Jerz!

    Reply
  45. Stacey @ Likes to Smile says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Congratulations!!! Such happy news and healthy news.

    Reply
  46. Britt says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Congrats!!!! That’s a lucky baking bean to get to have parents like y’all.

    PS – All the best kids are born in April ;)

    Reply
  47. Ashley says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    OMG Congrats! How funny, I was just randomly re-reading the State of the Uterus post yesterday. Yay Petersiks!

    Reply
  48. Julie says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Very happy news to read this morning! All the best to all of you!

    Reply
  49. Julianne says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Yayyyyyyy!!! So super excited for you guys! Praying for a healthy rest-of-pregnancy & of course, delivery for all!!!! :0D

    Reply
  50. VickiP says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Congrats! And best wishes for an easy and healthy pregnancy and delivery!

    Reply
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