And now a word from our wonderful customers…

Brain Happiness
“I’m a psychiatric nurse and wanted to tell you that your little brain button came in handy yesterday. I now wear the pin on my badge and was able to successfully de-escalate a very angry and potentially aggressive patient by simply showing her the pin that said “All You Need is Lobe.” Her face immediately changed from a look of wanting to kill me to a huge toothy smile. I just thought that you should know that your art yesterday really helped someone who is having a hard time. I think that is so important and you should be proud.” — J.

Uterus Thief
“I love your products! I bought a uterus a few years back at the Bust Craftacular, my dog used to steal it and my daughter would cry, ‘Mom, Wesley has your uterus again!’ I have the menstrual cycle poster on my bathroom wall too.”
Stori N.

Future Doctor
“I am 10 years old and live in Nassau County in Long Island, NY. Your products are amazing in 7 hundred billion ways! First of all, I love studying the human body organs and such. I might want to be a doctor when I grow up. Some of my friends say organs are gross, but I just ignore them, they don’t know the true awesomeness of organs. Your cartoony guts with cute little faces make learning the organs so much fun! I have a couple of your plush organs. I’m trying to collect them all like they are Pokemon cards or something…weird. I know some people have plush dogs or bears, but I have A PLUSH SPLEEN!!!!”
Michael P. 

Girl With Guts
“Your intestine plushies are GREAT because they work as a fantastic post-op cough pillow. I know, this is how I used it!! Honestly, the plushie I had post-op I took everywhere. It was a great cough/laugh pillow and also good for bracing during car rides.”
Jackie Z.

Intestine Goes to College
“Finding your website absolutely made my day! I teach human anatomy to undergraduates, and I am SO going to put my smiling intestines (with smiling appendix!) on my desk to greet students who visit my office! Keep up the good work!”
Tonya P.

Guts For the Entire Family
“Our guts arrived and they are adorable! What photo can do justice to the vibrant colors and soft soft fabric? I got the spleen as kind of a gag gift for my son, who lost his, so yours replaces it.  And the ovary is for his fiancee who gave birth 10 weeks ago to twin girls–know she’ll get a kick out of that. The brain for a very cerebral 5-yr-old who already reads and corrects his parents.  The heart for his 3-yr-old brother who is super active and the sweetest boy in the world, the champion of their 16-month-old sister who’s to have the tummy, mostly because the size and color is right for her but also her brothers know all about tummies. I went to your site for the kids, but found fun gifts for adults, and can see doing the same again and again. Great, unique, ingenious and educational product!  Easy website, items arrived quickly. I know they’ll be the hit of Christmas morning!”
Merri W.

Soft Spot For Guts
“I just wanted to say how much I love your products! I’m a doctor myself, so I have a soft spot for these soft plushies. Recently, I had to undergo surgery to have my gallbladder removed, and receiving an I Heart Guts gallbladder as a ‘get well soon’ gift made the experience less scary. I now also own an I Heart Guts heart, which definitely ranks among the cutest things I possess: he is just the right size to use as a pillow, and his slightly lopsided facial features remind me of a cuter version of the Kool-Aid Man. Keep up the great work, and may your business thrive.” Jenna L.

All Heart
“My husband works in a cardiac catheterization lab and the I Heart Guts shirts I’ve bought for him have been a hit. Doctors, techs, and others in healthcare really identify themselves with the organs they work on.”
Rae S.

No Stomach, But Sense of Humor Still Intact
“I purchased two of your plush stomachs to give to my 27 and 29 year old ‘kids’ this Christmas, and I can’t thank you enough for the delight your product brought to all three of us! My kids had their real stomachs surgically removed, every single cell, in 2009 and 2012, to cure them of the hereditary cancer which took their father in early 2009. You helped bring joy back to our family, and I am truly grateful.”
Cindy C.

She’s Got Guts
“Just wanted to let you know that I love your pillows! I had surgery that removed most of my intestine and when I saw your intestine pillow I knew right away that I had to have it — since I no longer had one!”
Amanda B.

Keep ‘Em Guessing
“As Urology Technician, working in the clinic and the Operating Room, most of the stuff I deal with is considered relatively ‘embarrassing’…. Your kidney, bladder, testis and prostate pins really lighten the mood for everyone, patients and co-workers! My docs and nurses love trying to guess which pin I’ll wear!”
Allyse B.

Metabolic Helper
“I purchased the thyroid for my son who was born without one — it arrived and my son loved it! He likes to keep it on his bed. We call his medication his ‘fake thyroid,’ so this little fake plush thyroid was just perfect! He is 11 years old and we are in the process of weaning him from Dad dispensing the Levoxyl to him being responsible for taking it.  This little critter really made an impact.  The booklet, in a language he understands, was light-hearted and yet gave facts that made him understand it is a big deal.  He put it up to his neck and declared: ‘this goes here.’ He has even started to make a list of the other I Heart Guts ‘he needs’ to complete his medical history set.  So again, thanks for a great little ‘pick me up’ product!”
L.D.

A Kidney For Mom
“My lovely friends in Australia somehow found your plush kidney and surprised me with it as a good luck charm — I was about to leave Australia to fly to England to become a living kidney donor to my mum. The plush kidney was supposed to make me feel less bereft at my loss of a real kidney but my mum likes it so much I think she wants to keep the plush one too! Obviously it has gone with us to all our compatability tests and it came to hospital for the transplant operation. I think it really broke the ice with the nurses who all adored it. I’m sure folks who have plush organs at their hospital bed get better treatment from nurses because they could instantly see that we are patients who don’t take ourselves too seriously! When I’m recovered I will be taking the kidney with me to the organ donation stalls I volunteer on, as a cute reminder to people to register as organ donors.”
Scott C. 

Nurse With Heart of Gold
“I’m the School Nurse of a collaborative school for children with behavior disorders. Luckily I’ve found your company and love this! Your products can give me an excellent way to engage the students of my school in education about their bodies. Thank you for not only being innovative, but wonderfully creative at the same time! ”
Mollie W.

Good Luck Charm
“My mother is currently in the hospital waiting to receive a heart and a kidney. She is at Tufts Medical Center in Boston and will be there until she is a lucky recipient! So, I thought it would be a great idea to purchase these as a good luck charm and when she receives the organs (in real life) she can then pass them off to another who is waiting in the hospital. So, I heard of a 22 year old girl on my mothers’s floor who recently found out that she would have to stay at the hospital until she received a heart and she was really depressed. Being 29 myself, I couldn’t even fathom the shock she was going through but I wanted to give her the second heart I purchased to boost her spirits. So, I told her I would come visit her but when she received her heart, she would have to give her I Heart Guts heart to someone else in need. Well, she didn’t have to wait too long, a few hours after I left, she received a heart. My mother was the back up for another transplant the next day. She hasn’t received a heart and a kidney yet but her day will come. I just thought it was so random and I just had to tell you this story! Your items are the talk of the hospital and they think they are good luck charms. Thank you for brightening the days of many people and for making a hard situation a little bit easier! Love your products!”
Deanna T. 

Panky Goes to Med School
“I placed my first order with I Heart Guts and look forward to surprising my doctors with pancreas pins! Thank you a thousand times over. This company is great for those that need joy in darker times. My little pancreas is going to med school with me once I get the real one working!”
Bri P. 

Punched in the Gut
“My mom is doing better, we had several appointments over the past week, and she has taken her intestine plush with her everywhere.  She was actually rather confused when I brought it home to her, but when I explained to her that every time she was angry or frustrated about her colostomy, she could take it out on the pillow, she was rather happy about it.  She has found it too cute to be angry at it, which I’m hoping is helping to dispel her frustration at the colostomy a bit too. So the pillow has made the rounds of doctors offices, rehab centers, and St. Joseph’s Medical Center in the past few weeks. Everyone in the medical profession is so in love with it, and now that you are in Maryland, there was even more gushing and wanting to get them (she kept the tag on so she could show them more organs).  So anyway, just thought I’d share — my mom is your new promoter.”
Jody K. 

We Heart Nurses
“I buy the pins for my fellow transplant nurses at Mayo Clinic, we all work in kidney, liver, and heart transplant. They are such a fun pick-me-up!”
Kate G.

You Gotta Be Kidney
“Just wanted you to know the kidney we ordered for my daughter’s surgery was a big hit at Motts Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan. They even allowed it into the OR with her, and loved the T-shirt also. We told all who inquired about your awesome web site and products. Our daughter started asking for her kidney in post-op and they had it in a bag right next to her bed. And, just so you know, she is seventeen years old. Never too old for a stuffed kidney.”
Gail T.

Vent Your Spleen
“Just wanted to say how much I love your whimsical and witty designs. I ordered the spleen pack which was delivered super fast. I am having a splenectomy and your humorous products have made it seem like a much less daunting procedure. Thank you!”
Teresa L.

Testicle Memorial
“My friend had a testicle removed last week, so I got him the testes lapel pin.  I think it will cheer him up.  Less of a replacement, more of a memorial to Lefty.  I have to give you a special thank you for creating these super perfect gifts.”
Shannon S.

Kidney for a Kid
“A dear friend’s daughter was born a couple of years ago with only one kidney, and with some issues involving her remaining one. My daughter, an RN, bought the baby one of your kidneys. Now two-and-a-half years old — and doing well — this little girl takes the kidney with her everywhere, especially to the doctor’s office. Last week, when having blood drawn at the kidney specialist’s, she insisted ‘I want my kidney!’ The doctor and nurse were first baffled and then highly amused by the way the toy comforted her. We who love her are just grateful that your clever toy helped a toddler laugh instead of cry. Thank you.”
Becky F.

Womb Raider
“I have ordered the uterus plush to replace mine which will be removed due to cancer on October 20, 2009. You guys have brought a smile to my face and I’m sure my friends are going to have a chuckle also.” {update: the procedure went well and the cancer was contained!}
Tommasina M.

Thyroid Thriller
“Just wanted to thank you guys for your awesome products! I recently had my thyroid removed – my surgeon was amazing, and as a thank-you gift I got him a thyroid and a parathyroid pin. When I went in for my follow-up appointment we were all business until I gave him the gift as I was leaving.  He was thrilled!  His eyes lit up and he exclaimed ‘Where did you find these?!’ Also, a friend of mine is waiting on a kidney transplant, and I got him a kidney pin (better than nothing….?)  He was so pleased, and posted a little blurry picture of it on his Facebook page.”
Anita G.

We Heart Sick + Twisted
“I love your twisted sense of humor. In these overly-PC times, it’s nice to know we can still laugh at the absurd and tasteless…”
Vicki W.

Personalized Pancreas
“I received my stuffed pancreas yesterday! This is for my 18-year-old daughter, who will be having her 3rd procedure on her pancreas, in March. Thanks so much for the quick delivery, but most especially, the hand written note on the outside of the envelope! Made my entire day, which was not even a bad day to begin with. I hope this pancreas gives her something (along with a new pair of awesome pajamas) to view this procedure with a tad less dread. Thanks again for your quick shipping and kind thoughts.”
Stephani A.

Spleen Spirit
“Thank you SO MUCH for your spleen products! I was called today by my doctor about a mass on my spleen discovered my a CT Scan last Friday. I figured that I had 2 options. 1.) Cry all day, or 2.) get up and live and act like I trust God. I chose #2, and your perky products will help me smile as I live out my faith in this new challenge. I cannot wait to get my new Spleen Spirit t-shirt and wear it to all my procedures. If you can’t laugh then you go crazy, right? Thanks for all you do. It’s more than stuffed organs, it’s a ministry of joy. God bless!”
Elizabeth W.

Baby Barf
“My baby had some major spit-up this morning on her Don’t Lose Your Lunch shirt so I felt like it was the right time to send you a photo.”
Tiffany R.

Extra Special Womb Service
“I just wanted you to know that I got the uterus today – boy, that was fast! I couldn’t even wait until Friday, so I walked over to my friend’s office building today and gave it to her and she absolutely loved it. She even teared up because she is so nervous about her procedure.  So thanks again for all of your help. The uterus is precious.”
Sheryl S.

Organ Appreciation Society
“I had a kidney transplant last May. I also had to have my spleen taken out. I know what it’s like to really appreciate your organs and what they can do for you. You’re awesome!”
Hugon

Gimme My Guts
“I feel as if somebody retrieved and gave back to me all those parts that they took away, and it’s actually quite comforting. I love it.”
Carol T.

Puking Her Guts Out
“One recent Saturday I found myself with a stubborn bout of stomach flu — hunched over the porcelain throne puking, retching and heaving. I realized if I was going to spend the day puking my guts out I might as well don the appropriate uniform. So I hobbled to the dresser to find my I Heart Guts tee nicely folded on top. Then I went ahead and puked in style.”
Emily C.

Transplant Teaching Tool
“Last weekend, I used your MySpace profile to show my little niece what my new kidney and liver look like; it really helped her to understand without being scary!”
Terie

Happy Kidney Day!
“My dad received his kidney on Father’s Day, thanks to your hard work. Despite the website being down, you worked with me so that the kidney could be shipped quickly. Thanks again for your effort.”
Dan H.

Fast Uterus
“Thank you so much for getting my uterus to me quickly. I was able to get it to my friend the night before her surgery. She was thrilled and the uterus got to go with her to the hospital. You rock!”
Heather M.