December 2011 Sweet Pea Spotlight

Our family story is one that I'm sure many parents share. We are celebrating our 3rd Christmas with our previously premature twins. I say previous because I hope our story gives a small sense of comfort to parents experiencing the emotional journey of having a baby born premature.Our twins Lexi and Tyson were born on December 11, 2009. I...

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Home for the Holidays

Home for the HolidaysBy Lisa Knigge RondeauYou’ve survived the NICU and are now home with your baby. You’ve finally settled into a routine with your preemie and the rest of your family (hopefully). Just when things seem to be sailing along, here come the holidays to throw a wrench in your plans!Now don’t get me wrong, I’m no Scrooge. I happen to love the holidays and everything they represent—time with friends and family and...

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Prenatal Diagnosis & Preparing for the birth and/or NICU experience

Prenatal Diagnosis & Preparing for the birth and/or NICU experienceBy Melissa Dawn Roy (Project Leader for Nimkee Blessings)‘Welcoming’ a new baby. Is there anything more exciting? Will it be a boy or a girl? What shall we name him/her? These are but a few of the anticipatory thoughts that often go swirling about in your head as those tiny, microscopic cells are rapidly multiplying in your womb. It’s an incredible discovery...

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Sweet Pea Spotlight November 2011: Kayden and Karson

Sweet Pea Spotlight November 2011: Kayden & KarsonWe would like to thank all of the families that submitted their children's stories. Please know that each of your children are so inspiring and are the reason for what we do. We are honored that you chose to share them with us. If your story was not highlighted this month we encourage...

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MJ's Memories Teddy Bear Drive

MJ's Memories will be donating Teddy Bears to families spending their holidays in the NICU again this year! Their goal is to provide every family in the NICU at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS and Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO with a Teddy Bear on Christmas Day. To reach this goal they will need 100 Teddy Bear's. While...

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Celebrating 3,000 Care Packages

Several years ago Project Sweet Peas began with the efforts of three women. Inspired by their experiences they decided to start filling bags with items that they wished they had or needed during their stay in the hospital. Since then Project Sweet Peas has grown into a nationwide network of projects. Today we celebrate 3,000 care packages....

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Featured article: A Mother's Guilt

A Mother’s Guilt Trying again after the loss of an infant By Shannon M. Mason The loss of an infant, at any stage, is a heart wrenching situation. Miscarriage occurs in 15 percent of all clinically recognized pregnancies and 3 to 4 percent of all reproductive age couples have recurrent losses. (Cohen, J. 2005) These statistics do not make the pain of a loss any easier on the parents who are going through the experience....

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Sweet Pea Spotlight

We will be starting our newest program – the Sweet Pea Spotlight. The Sweet Pea Spotlight will feature an ICU child (0-18yrs) and may be an angel, fighting in the ICU currently or thriving at home. Submissions will be open for one week each month, and which time you can submit your child’s story along with two photos to spotlight@projectsweetpeas.com....

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How to Advocate for your Child While in the NICU

How to Advocate for your Child While in the NICU By Lisa Knigge Rondeau Having a baby in the hospital is one of the most stressful events for so many reasons—in many cases, it is unexpected, which leaves parents unprepared and overwhelmed by the hospital setting; Mom is still recovering from the baby’s delivery and possibly emergency surgery herself, leaving her in pain and low on energy; and of course, the...

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Kit's Muse Holiday Card Sale

Kit's Muse has some great holiday cards for you to share with your friends and family this season! All cards are hand designed just for Kit's Muse and 100% of the proceeds go to the charity. There is no better way to spread love this season than helping NICU families while showing others how much you care.We are now taking orders and will...

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Kit's Muse Silly Hat Auction

Kit's Muse will be having a silly on-line hat auction Nov. 18-20!!! Now is the time to get that cute one of a kind silly hat for you newest family member or the kid that's still inside of you. All items for auction can be found at www.kitsmuse.com on the 'events' page. Starting bid for all items is $10.00 and this includes shipping. 100%...

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October 15th: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Project Sweet Peas Candlelight Vigil Every year on October 15th millions of candles are lit at 7PM across the world. Each flame is representative of the life of a baby lost. This year our Project Sweet Peas’ team made it our mission to honor each life with a candlelight vigil. With the involvement of 11 of our Project Leaders we made...

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Shelby's Sunshine with Project Sweet Peas 2ND Annual Polar Plunge

Come out and brave the cold for a great cause! All monies collected will go towards the purchase of items to fill gift bags for families with a child in the NICU.INTERESTED in taking the PLUNGE?For $20 you will take The Plunge and receive a Shelby's Sunshine t-shirt for your support! To officially "Plunge" you only have to get in the water...

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October Monthly Feature: Peek-A-Boo ICU

For the month of October Project Sweet Peas is recognizing the efforts of Peek-A-Boo ICU in empowering the preemie parent. Peek-A-Boo ICU, run by the wonderful nurse Jodi, offers a wealth of knowledge to the NICU parent as they travel on the uncertain journey of parenting a critically ill child. This website also offers a comprehensive view...

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Nevaeh's Rainbow: Coffee for Carepacks

Nevaeh's Rainbow is having a Coffee for Carepacks fundraiser! All proceeds will benefit Nevaeh's Rainbow Project.to order please log onto:www.BerresBrothers.com and place your order. Please use promo code NRPFR1112, so Nevaeh's Rainbow recieves the proceeds from your order.Thank yo...

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Now accepting volunteer applications

Project Sweet Peas is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for volunteers! While we are not currently creating any new project divisions until next year, our organization is still looking for help in the following areas: Sales Volunteer - Committed to the work of the organization, an initial time commitment of 3 hours a week and will lessen after that, handles the sales through our Cafepress online...

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MJ's Memories Scentsy Fundraiser

MJ's Memories is having a Scentsy Fundraiser in honor of their TWO YEAR Anniversary! Their fundraiser will run throughout the month of October, as they celebrate two years of helping families. Please visit https://anniemartin.scentsy.us/Home and click on MJ's Memories Fundraiser to order.Scentsy makes great Holiday Gifts and you'll have them in plenty of time for to give! Scentsy is a safe, wickless alternative to candles....

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month Contest

In honor of the beginning of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, we will holding a special contest for our fans!Contestants will be chosen at random and the first place winner will receive a beautiful hand sculpted angel ornament; second place winner will receive a gorgeous hand painted Pregnancy and Infant Loss glass ornament; third,...

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Shelby's Sunshone 2nd Annual Polar Plunge!

SHELBY’S SUNSHINE WITH PROJECT SWEET PEAS SECOND ANNUAL POLAR PLUNGEPLUNGE FOR NICU BABIESNOVEMBER 27TH, 2011SPONSORSHIP AND Contribution OpportunitiesShelby’s Sponsorship $50 - $100*Logo displayed on the back of event t-shirt*T-shirt*Recognition at the eventPolar Plunge Contributor*Donate a gift certificate, item, and/or basket to raffle;...

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NICU Hallow-Boo!

Join Shannon's Star to make costumes for babies in the NICU forHallow – BOO!No sewing skills necessary! October 16th, 2011Rostraver Central Fire DepartmentBelle Vernon, PA11am – 3pmLunch provided!Volunteer and donate $15 and you will be entered to a win a fabulous prize!For a donation of $6.00 you can help make 5 costumes! ~ About Luca ~Luca...

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Avi's Embrace Pregnancy and Infant Loss Pins for Sale!

This pin is a perfect piece to show you are remembering and celebrating the life of your precious angel baby. This handmade pendant displays pink and blue intertwined ribbons, featuring a single white flower. A baby's footprint charm dangles from its center. Shipping is free within the U.S. All proceeds go to benefit Avi's Embrace, a local...

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Drake's Doodlebug Walk/Run

Drake's Doodlebugs is hosting a 2K walk/4K run on October 15, 2011 to help fund our project. It will be held in the Penn Mill Lakes subdivision in Covington Louisiana. We will have food, beverages, games, raffles, and a silent auction. Pre Register @ www.projectsweetpeas.com/thedoodlebugwalkrun.aspx ( when you pre register on the PSP site, please fill out the registration form and hit submit. You can make your donation after...

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day Personalized Candle Vigil

For the first time last October, Project Sweet Peas offered bereaved families a unique way to remember their baby angels on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day without having to leave the comfort and privacy of their own home. With a wonderful response of over 400 angels to remember, Project Sweet Peas hosted the largest balloon release...

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Project Sweet Peas Facebook Auction

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