Exciting News: Our Family Is Growing

We’re thrilled to share that the Petersik family is expanding — Sherry and I are expecting another baby this spring. Clara is going to be a big sister, and she could not be more excited. We’re filled with gratitude and a little bit of nervous anticipation as we prepare for this new chapter.

The newest little Petersik is due in April, and we’re both elated to be growing our family. As with any pregnancy, we’re taking things one day at a time, celebrating each milestone and staying mindful of what’s most important: the health of Sherry and the baby.

I’ve offered to carry some sympathy weight — mostly so I can be a more supportive partner through the cravings and comfort food phases. We’re finding ways to balance home projects, work, and extra rest so Sherry can feel supported every step of the way.

Burger, our ever-curious dog, has no idea what’s happening but is always excited about life in general — which makes him a great morale booster around the house.

Sherry’s first trimester had a few bumps — we were briefly worried after a minor fender bender, and she’s dealt with pretty intense all-day nausea at times. Despite those challenges, we’re grateful that everything so far points toward a healthy pregnancy. Because Clara’s birth involved complications, this pregnancy is being monitored more closely and is categorized as higher risk. We’re working closely with our care team, staying informed, and taking recommended precautions to keep both Sherry and the baby safe.

Reaching the “safe to share” stage has been a relief. We were thrilled to announce the news in person to family over the weekend — timing was perfect since Nonna was visiting — and now we’re happy to share it with you here. Your support means a lot to us, and we appreciate the kind messages we’ve already received.

We know many of you will have questions, and we plan to follow up with a Q&A post on Friday where we’ll answer as many of your questions as we can. When we first announced that we were expecting Clara, the community had lots of thoughtful and practical questions; we loved that interaction and hope to do the same now. So please send any questions you have, and we’ll do our best to respond in our next update.

For now, life is a mix of normal routines and baby preparations: I’m continuing work on the sunroom project, Sherry is doing her best to manage symptoms (sometimes while painting or ticking items off our to-do list), and we’re planning calmly and cheerfully for the months ahead. We’re focusing on rest, good nutrition, and the emotional support that helps make a pregnancy experience healthier and more positive.

Thank you for sharing in our joy. We don’t take any of this for granted, and we’ll keep you posted as things progress. Expect a follow-up with more details and answers to your questions at the end of the week — we can’t wait to celebrate this new little life with friends, family, and this community.