Halima is an infant girl of nearly three months old who came to our custody on 3rd May, 2014. As a HIV exposed baby she is being closely monitored and has weekly checkups in the clinic nearby.
Under the excellent care of Mama Domi and Auntie Juliet in Maguire House she is doing well but she does not like to take medicine, crying loudly whenever the syrup is poured into her mouth. In the past few weeks she has become a very good feeder and currently weighs 4.5 kgs. She is a happy & content baby always smiling to the mention of her name or when tickled on the cheeks.
Our latest addition, Baby Gerald was brought to our custody on 6th June after being abandoned immediately after birth. He is under the care of Mama Christine and Aunt Stella in O’Malley House and currently weighs 3kgs. At the minute Gerald sleeps most of the day time sleeping and feeds during the night which is resulting in a very tired Mama & Auntie in the house.
Due to the circumstances of his abandonment he had an infection of the umbilical cord which needed medical attention, thankfully this has now cleared up and he has become a good feeder enjoying his bottles. He is a big hit with the children in O’Malley House with Grace and Mary in particular paying him lots of attention as well.
Later in life these children will learn how lucky they have been to be looked after by the GLO.
Another month another rescue it seems never ending but what a difference the staff are making to these little ones that start out in such bad circumstances and end up clean, clothed,well fed and educated.
Keep up the good work God bless you all x
Halima is such a beautiful little girl. No doubt these 2 babies will soon get used to day and night time and will settle into a normal sleep pattern. Every parent has experienced sleepless nights. The children at the GLO should be good parents one day as they have witnessed how it should be done. Sending cuddles to the babies