Meet some of the SwaddlePea artists below!

Mackenzie

Born at 32 weeks via emergency c-section due to HELLP syndrome, Mackenzie spent 3 weeks int he NICU. 

Mackenzie is a happy healthy soon to be 10 year old.  She participates in Girl Scouts & cheerleading (competitive & sideline) and plays the baritone in her school band.  She wants to be a pediatric therapist when she grows up.  

What Makes Mackenzie Happy:
​Mackenzie chose to draw a picture of her kitty, Caramel, because he makes her the happiest.  She also enjoys going camping, hanging with her friends and listening to Taylor Swift of course!  ​

Isabella

​Isabella was born on 10/15/2015 at 37 weeks. I didn’t have any major issues during pregnancy and all of the tests done were good and there were no issues reported with Isabella and once she was born the room went turned into a nightmare. I was crying, nervous because I could no hear the baby cry and no one could give me an explanation as of what was going on. At that time I didn't even seen her face. My husband and my mother were both crying and I was clueless about what was going on and later on I was just told baby was going to intensive care unit for further testing and possibly needed surgery. 

After waiting for few days, we finally got to see an ENT which finally examined the baby and determine she needed surgery in order to be able to breathe through her nose. Finally, after surgery which was a success. I was finally able to see Isabella’s full face Thank God and nothing covering her nose and mouth.

What makes Isabella happy:
Isabella is a happy girl which loves to play with dolls,  unicorn toys and playing with her make up.
 

Rhys

Rhys was born full term at 37 weeks, and spent a week in the NICU for Jaundice and blood sugar regulation. 

What makes Rhys happy:
Rhys drew a peapod because he loves hanging out in the Project Sweet Peas office and helping put together packages for NICU babies.

Rhys also loves Hockey, Star Wars, and legos.