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Young House Love » Random » Oh Brother! (Or Sister?)

| By John Petersik | November 18, 2009 | 905 Comments

Oh Brother! (Or Sister?)

We’re excited to announce that the Petersik family is currently under construction. Our new addition is expected on May 19th. We’re thrilled, even though a certain someone won’t be the baby anymore…

BurgerBigBrother

Yup, Sherry’s got a proverbial bun in her proverbial oven. And we couldn’t be more elated to share the news with you guys! More details to follow on Friday (so ask any and all q’s and we’ll answer as many as we can at the end of the week).

Until then it’s back to before & afters and DIY ideas- we’re nothing if not home obsessed…

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Comments

  1. Anne says

    November 18, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    One more big “CONGRATULATIONS!”, Sherry and John!!! So happy for you both, as well as big brother-to-be, Burger. : ) Please cherish each and every day of your pregnancy, as this is a so very special time in your lives together.
    Now I know why you choose your basement to work on recently (I do hope John did most of the drylock!). You are going to need that space to store all that baby gear in a few years, as well as an area to store items that will not fit in upstairs during the days when a baby seems to take over every inch of your home and lives!
    Again, so happy for your joy.
    Anne

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  2. Blayne says

    November 18, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you! Our little ones will be close in age :o) This makes me even more excited for Friday, if that is even possible. Have you been feeling well? Will you be finding out the gender? I would love to hear the whole story about how you found out, how you told your family and friends, etc.

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  3. Alena says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:00 am

    CONGRATS!!!! Loving my new rug you guys suggested on my mood board.

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  4. Connie says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:14 am

    Wow, this is exciting news! Well Sherry, enjoy your pregnancy its such a wonderful experience. Coming from a kindergarten teacher, be sure to read to your baby & Burger (Starting now).

    Enjoy each and every moment, they grow up fast.

    Yippee! You’re expecting!

    You know what this means……… a new room makeover for baby Petersik.

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  5. arundati says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:24 am

    congratulations!!

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  6. bink & boo says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:38 am

    MAZEL TOV!

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  7. Laura says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:17 am

    Congratulations, Youngsters!!!

    (It’s funny that you and Katie Bower are pregnant at the same time! Can your readers expect a Petersik-Bower baby shopping expedition?)

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  8. sammyw says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:29 am

    congrats! babies are the shinz

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  9. Nicole says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:35 am

    I don’t even know you but I feel like I do from reading your blog all the time.

    I actually screamed to my husband, “The Young House Love Couple is PREG!”

    Congrats… can’t wait to see the nursery decor!

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  10. Sandra says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:44 am

    Awww, congratulations you two! I hope the rest of your pregnancy stays happy and healthy!

    I’m due May 14th, so I’ll be looking for those nursery updates like a hawk.

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  11. Linda says

    November 19, 2009 at 2:01 am

    Yaaay! I’m so excited for you!

    Will you be finding out the sex of the baby? Do you have baby boy & baby girl names you would like to share that you would consider using? Already have any baby decor/plans? Again, just so, so, so excited for you!

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  12. Megan says

    November 19, 2009 at 2:58 am

    Yay. So exciting. Cant wait to hear more.

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  13. Marcy Tate says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:17 am

    Congrats, very happy for you guys!

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  14. Elizabeth says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:36 am

    Congratulations you guys! Sherry, now whenever John brags about his renovating prowess, you can retort “I built a lung today, and tomorrow I’m gonna build an arm and some eyeballs. Beat that!”

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  15. Malin says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:44 am

    Congratulations!!!

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  16. Jennifer says

    November 19, 2009 at 6:44 am

    Congrats!! How exciting! I’ve been following your blog for several months now and could tell this was only a matter of time! I have some questions:
    — Sherry, how did you break the news to John?
    — Will you find out the gender of the baby or do you want to be surprised?
    — Do you want the nursery to be gender neutral or trés boy/trés girl?
    — Is the nursery going to have a theme (the jungle seems to be hugely popular in the baby stores) or have a modern flair like the rest of your home?
    — Sherry, do you have a birth plan? Wanna’ go “au naturale” or have the help of modern medicine (epidural)?
    — And of course, how has pregnancy been so far, Sherry?

    I have many friends (and even a family member!) who will be new parents next spring, so you’ll be in good company!

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  17. Jenny says

    November 19, 2009 at 7:24 am

    This is awesome! Congrats on your new addition! Now, I guess we’ll get to see yet another nursery transformation!

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  18. Jennifer says

    November 19, 2009 at 7:27 am

    Congratulations! I’m sure Burger is going to be a wonderful Big Brother! I look forward to hearing about this next big adventure in your lives!

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  19. Denise says

    November 19, 2009 at 7:34 am

    Congratulations!! that is so awesome that you and katie bower are pregnant at the same time!! i know shes one of your good friends. so fun, i can’t wait to see the nursery you guys come up with!

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  20. Sarah says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:04 am

    Very exciting news! May 19th…same day as my birthday :)
    Love your blog by the way.

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  21. Laurie says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:04 am

    Congratulations! What happy news :)

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  22. Tara says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:24 am

    Awww, Congrats, John and Sherry! That will be one pretty boy or girl:) You guys are adorable. Oh, and well, the big bro isn’t lacking in the cutie department either. Can’t wait to see the journey of decorating for your Nursery!

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  23. haley says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:28 am

    I’ve been patiently waiting for this announcement since I began following your blog!
    Congrats on the soon to be SPEED-BUMP in life. Speed-bump is a positive! Enjoy the ride!

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  24. Michelle says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:35 am

    Congratulations!!!!!!

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  25. WendyM says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:47 am

    Oh my goodness… miss a day and I miss the great news!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

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  26. Tanya says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:50 am

    Congratulations! Im sure your nursery will be the cats meow!

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  27. Rebekah says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:56 am

    Is this why you haven’t been writing weekend posts in a while?

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  28. Stacey says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:01 am

    Congratulations!!!

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  29. Hannah says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:07 am

    Congrats! So happy for both of you, and the pup. :)

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  30. Tabitha Blue says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:08 am

    Congratulations!!!! So excited for you guys!! Can’t wait to stay up to date on the progress. It’s perfect timing for a cute little addition to your home!! :)

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  31. Bri B says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:12 am

    Congrats!!! My hubby and I are expecting our first in May as well!! :)

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  32. Jen C. says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:13 am

    Congratulations!! I am due the day before with Twins!

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  33. Emily says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:17 am

    THAT’S SO EXCITING!!!! Congrats!

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  34. Kristin C. says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:17 am

    Congrats you guys! I’m looking forward to following along as you do some baby-related DIY projects (you are doing those, right)! We’re expecting our first baby a month after you two… on June 20th, 2010.

    Adorable picture, congrats big brother! :)

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  35. allie says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:19 am

    oh, i had a feeling!!!!! i don’t know why or how i got this feeling, i don’t even know you two personally! ;c) my questions are:

    any name ideas?
    are you going to find out the gender?

    happy and healthy 9 months!!

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  36. Ashley says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:35 am

    That is FABULOUS news!!!!! I am so excited to see how you will rise to the challenge of, not only being parents, but keeping your house stylish and functional for your growing family!!!! Many blessings to you as you revel in this JOY!!!!!!

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  37. Angie says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:51 am

    Congratulations! Children are a blessing! I am anxious to see if children change your style to be more “kid-proof”
    I love all your designs, but I find myself saying it would be broken or stained within a day. I can’t wait to see the nursery!

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  38. Meg Lyttle says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:54 am

    Congrats you 2!!! That is exciting news!! And I just loooove the doggie tee, hehe. Too cute. What a great way to announce it….I think when the time comes for us to get pregnant, we will have to copy that FAB idea and get our puppies shirts like that.
    Congrats again!!!
    Meg

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  39. Erika Ramos says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:24 am

    Congratulations!!!! I’m so happy for you!

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  40. Hima says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:27 am

    Congrats Sheery and John! Lovely news indeed….
    Good luck with all the DIY.. soon there will be an additional pair of hands to help you :)

    Hima, Chennai, India.

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  41. Christine says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:40 am

    HOW EXCITING!!! CONGRATS!!! You will have to create a Bump Tracking page for all of us!!

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  42. AEOT says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:46 am

    Congrats! I am due May 8th and just announced it on my blog on Monday. How fun! Have you decided if you are going to find out? We’re not…..we want to wait for the surprise! We’re SO excited to decorate the nursery. We actually close on our first house on December 12th, so we have a LOT to do between now and the birth of the baby. Plus we’re moving to a new city and new jobs. Ahhhhhhh- craziness. You just have to embrace it, right?

    I absolutely cannot wait to see what you do for the baby. And how cute it will be when it enters your life- you both are too adorable for it not to be just precious!! I’m dying to see your pics and reviews on strollers (I’m leaning towards Phil and Ted since I can add a second seat in a few years) and rockers/gliders! Congrats again!

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  43. Maggie says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:51 am

    After finding out that we were expecting our first, everyone asks, “are you going to find out.” My husband trapped me one day in the car with a very strong argument on not finding out the sex of the baby. He said:

    “I want to prepare our marriage for a baby, not a gender”

    Congrats!

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  44. Sarah says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Did you coordinate with the Bowers? I know you all like to do things together :)

    Congrats!

    And I will fully admit I was pretty sure you were getting another dog for a second.

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  45. Jackie says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Felicidades!!!

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  46. Nicole RJ says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Congrats! Looking forward to some fabulous nursery projects!

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  47. Jackie says

    November 19, 2009 at 11:01 am

    I can’t wait to see what the nursery is going to look like since I know Sherry is already whipping up a nifty little mood board.

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  48. JenM says

    November 19, 2009 at 11:03 am

    Congratulations! What wonderful news! My question is: were you and Katie trying for a baby at the same time, and did you each know about the other? What fun!

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  49. Deanna Divino says

    November 19, 2009 at 11:13 am

    AW! Congrats you guys! I just found ABP and have cracked up at all her pregnancy talk. But thought that it was rather funny that on your trip you knew she was pregnant and provided her with all the *tricks of the trade*…. I kept thinking that MAYBE it would be soon for you guys too!

    Thanks for all the great entertainment, tips and inspiration you provide here at YHL. Congrats on your addition- you will make wonderful parents…

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  50. Oonafey says

    November 19, 2009 at 11:20 am

    That’s so great for you guys! I am so excited to hear all the updates… It’s great that you and Katie get to go through all this together!

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