Our Babies

Our babies come to us in many ways. Sometimes a father brings his child after the mother has died, or grandmother or aunt may bring an infant when both the mother and father are gone. Occasionally the hospitals will have a baby abandoned after birth or left in their courtyard. They will contact us to take the child after they have the baby stabilized.

We will not turn away any baby who is truly in distress. God has called us here to help the poorest of the poor, the innocents. Many suffer from AIDS, meningitis, tuberculosis, severe malnutrition, skin diseases, and sometimes birth defects. We see Jesus in each child.

Matthew 25:35-40 (Jesus is saying) "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me." Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invited you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'"

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	Bumblebee Room

Name: Theo (name given by COTP staff) DOB: Unknown DOA: Admission weight: Bio: Theo was brought to us by some family members. He has severe hydrocephalus. Before we could meet with his family, they set Theo down and left with no other information. No one has been back since.	Name: Ashka DOB: 2 years old DOA: June 10th, 2010 Admission weight: Bio: Ashka is a 2 year old little girl who has Cerebral Palsy. She was brought to us by her mother who was referred by a friend who is familiar with COTP. Ashka's father died the beginning of July and had been sick for a long time. The mother has had 4 children, all of whom died before reaching the age of one. Ashka had a twin who died at 9 months. We will take care of Ashka and hope this mother does not have to go through losing another child.

	Butterfly Room

Name: Daniella DOB: May 26^th, 2010 DOA: May 28th, 2010 Admission weight: 2lbs 11oz Bio: Daniella was born 2 months premature. Her mother had a healthy pregnancy up until delivery and then died a few hours later. Daniella's father would like us to care for her while she is so tiny and fragile. Please pray for Daniella as she is having problems keeping food down with such an immature digestive system.	Name: Chelie (Shaylee) DOB: June 1st, 2010 DOA: June 15th, 2010 Admission weight: 1lb 13oz Bio: Chelie was born at just 7 months gestation. She was brought to COTP by her mother and aunt. Chelie's mom had been living with her mother, brother, and a 1 year old son. Prior to admission Chelie she was breastfed by her mother. She was not sucking well. A doctor who saw her suggested the mother bring her to COTP. The mother asks that we take care of Chelie until she is older and less fragile. She is currently being fed via NG tube. Please pray for Chelie as she has a long road ahead of her for growing and remaining healthy and stable.	Name: Josette DOB: June 5th, 2010 DOA: August 3rd, 2010 Admission weight: 4lbs 1oz Bio: Josette was born premature and abandoned at the local hospital. She stayed in their neonatal unit for a few weeks until she was strong enough to come stay with us. She has already gained some weight wile in our care and seems to be doing well.

	Guest House

Name: Magdaline DOB: October 7th, 2009 DOA: August 24th, 2010 Admission weight: 16lbs Bio: Magdalene was brought to us by her mother and her father. Her mother is pregnant and has been sick a lot during her pregnancy. Her father does not have work, but has made his best attempt to take care of his wife and Magdalene. We hope to get Magdalene on the right track and gaining weight.	Name: Eventz DOB: 6 months old DOA: August 20th, 2010 Admission weight: 9lbs Bio: Eventz mother recently received word that his father (who was living and working in the DR) has passed away. She has two children older than Eventz and is struggling to care for them, let alone Eventz. He had a high fever and diarrhea when he was admitted and is very small. He has already gained a few ounces in the time he has been with us and his fever has gone away.	Name: Samuel (Sammy) DOB: 11 months DOA: July 13th, 2010 Admission weight: Bio:Samuel (his mother calls him Sammy) is 11 months old. We believe he has a syndrome, possibly Down Syndrome. His mom is living in a village sponsored by Food for the Poor in Cap Haitien. His father died in the earthquake and she has 2 other children living with her. We have agreed to take Sammy for 3 months so his mother can get back on her feet and figure out the best way to care for them all. She really wants to take Sammy back home, but wants us to help figure out what his needs are going to be and how best to keep him healthy.	Name: Guerline DOB: December 27th, 2009 DOA: August 17th, 2010 Admission weight: 14lbs Bio: Guerline is a little boy who lives in our community. HE has been sick quite often and we would see him from time to time to help his mother. She recently went to the hospital and found out something may be wrong with his heart. We had our doctor and nurse look him over and we believe he does have a congenital heart defect. We hope that we are able to get him treatment soon so he does not suffer for too long. He is such an adorable little boy and his mom loves him so much.

	Giraffe Room

Name: Davideson DOB: November 12th, 2009 DOA: August 24th, 2010 Admission weight: Bio: Davideson was brought to us by his mother, who came with him from close by. His mother says that Davideson's father died in the earthquake in Port. The mother has given birth to 6 children and 4 of those 6 have passed away at a young age. She is currently living with another family and they do not have enough food to support her and her children. The mother said that Davideson has been sick a lot with infections, fevers, and itching skin conditions.	Name: Dalenka (Darlenka) DOB: February 14^th, 2010 DOA: March 2^nd, 2010 Admission weight: 7lbs 15oz Bio: Darlenka was brought to us by her aunt. Her mother is too unstable at the moment to care for her. Her aunt visits often and hopes to take her home in a few months.	Name: Rodener (Rodney) DOB: April 5^th, 2010 DOA: May 3rd, 2010 Admission weight: 6lbs 7oz Bio: Rodney and Robert are twin brothers and are their mothers first children. She had a healthy pregnancy and were born at home. Their mother has gotten sick since having the boys and we believe she is struggling from post-partum depression. She breast-fed the boys for 8-10 days and then refused to care for them any longer. They were then being fed tea on a spoon until their father and some cousins brought them to us. They hope for us to care for the boys for a few months until their mother is well enough to take them home.	Name: Robert DOB: April 5^th, 2010 DOA: May 3rd, 2010 Admission weight: 6lbs 3oz Bio: Robert and Rodney are twin brothers and are their mothers first children. She had a healthy pregnancy and were born at home. Their mother has gotten sick since having the boys and we believe she is struggling from post-partum depression. She breast-fed the boys for 8-10 days and then refused to care for them any longer. They were then being fed tea on a spoon until their father and some cousins brought them to us. They hope for us to care for the boys for a few months until their mother is well enough to take them home.

Name: Kenlove DOB: October 2nd, 2009 DOA: June 8th, 2010 Admission weight: 10lbs 2oz Bio: Kenlove came to us with his mother. His family is from PAP but one week after the earthquake Kenlove and his mother moved to Cap and have been staying with a friend here. Kenlove's father died in the earthquake and his mother has been struggling to care for him here. Kenlove had been eating rice and beans, labouil and drinking some milk but for the past month has not wanted to breast feed. He didn't have a strong sucking reflex when he came here but after a few days he started to cry for food and is now drinking from a bottle instead of being syringe fed. Kenlove's mother would like to take him home in 3 months when he is healthier and stronger. She hopes to be able to find work while Kenlove is with us so that she can support him better when he goes home.

	Boat Room

Name: Gardimy (Lou) DOB: February 11th, 2010 DOA: August 23rd, 2010 Admission weight: 16lbs 14oz Bio: Gardimy, or Lou as his mother calls him for short, came to us with his mother. Lou and his mother were living in Cap Haitian with his older sister, who is 2. Lou's mother is very young and has not seen the father for a long time. They were living with a friend, but that housing situation is no longer stable and his mother does not have work. We have agreed to take Lou for 3 months. Hopefully after that time, his mom can find a better place to live and work. Lou has a pretty bad skin condition on his legs and is a bit underweight.	Name: Olivenson DOB: January 1st, 2010 DOA: August 10th, 2010 Admission weight: 14lbs 1oz Bio: Olivenson was brought to us by his mother. His family is from far away, but moved to the CAP area when his 12 year old sister passed away. His father is sick and they are living with his fathers cousins. He will stay with us while his mother looks for work. We hope he will get over his stomach bug soon and be able to take fluids easily.	Name: Guerlande DOB: 10 months DOA: July 22nd, 2010 Admission weight: 12lb 13oz Bio: Guerlande was brought to us by her mother and a neighbor. Guerlande's mother's house burned down two moths ago and since then Guerlande, her older brother and mother were staying with a family friend. Unfortunately this friend is about to move to another area so Guerlande's mother needs to find a new home where she can stay with her children. The lady who was providing accommodation for Guerlande's family was also helping the family with food which was a huge help to Guerlande's mother as Guerlande's father had passed away 8 months ago. She is a very sweet and active little girl; she crawls all over and loves to laugh with the nannies and volunteers. Guerlande will stay with us for 3 months while her mother looks for a new place for the family to live.	Name: Anel DOB: July 24, 2008 DOA: July 6th, 2009 Admission weight: 7lbs 5oz Bio: Anel was brought to us by his father after his mother passed away. Anel had been living alone with his mom prior to her passing, and his father brought him here in order to get the medical care he needed.

Name: Dieudeson (Jedson) DOB: November 9^th, 2009 DOA: April 12th, 2010 Admission weight: 8lbs 12oz Bio: Dieudeson�s mother breastfed him for 2 months until she passed away. His father and aunt had been feeding him what they could, but were struggling with 4 other children at home. His father would like for us to care for him for a few months.	Name: Ericson DOB: December 5^th, 2009 DOA: April 26th, 2010 Admission weight: 12lbs 3oz Bio: Ericson came to us with his father and a neighbor. His mother passed away in March after being sick since her pregnancy with him. Ericson has very bad scabies on his body and open sores on his feet. His father is also caring for his 2 other children at home. His father would like us to care for him for a few months.

	Alligator Room

Name: Wedly DOB: 17 months old DOA: August 20th, 2010 Admission weight: 20lbs Bio: Wedly appears to be fairly healthy. He had been receiving sugar water, rice, and meat. His mother passed away at the beginning of the month while pregnant with another child. His father is not able to provide a safe environment for Wedly as he has to leave during the day to go into the fields to work and search for food. The person who had been taking care of Wedly since his mother's death is now ill and can no longer watch him. He fears that the Wedly will die if forced to remain in this situation. Wedly has two other school aged siblings.	Name: Ernante (Natalie) DOB: December 24th, 2008 DOA: June 11th, 2010 Admission weight: 14lbs 2oz Bio: Natalie was brought to us by her grandmother after her mother passed away. Natalie was very sick and malnourished when she was brought to us.	Name: Frandley DOB: April, 2009 DOA: July 13th, 2010 Admission weight: Bio: Frandley is a very skinny and tall little boy. His dad brought him after the mom left Frandley with him in June. Before his mother left, his father was working in Port au Prince. He cannot care for Frandley and work to support him at the same time. We hope to care for him for 2 months until his father is able to find some help and work	Name: Jackson DOB: November 4th, 2008 DOA: January 28th, 2010 Admission weight: 15lbs 2oz Bio: Jackson was brought to us by his father shortly after his mother had left. Jackson was quite malnourished at the time.

Name: Christine DOB: December 15th, 2008 DOA: January 28th, 2010 Admission weight: 13lbs 4oz Bio: Christine was brought to us by his mother. Shortly after the quake, they were evicted from their home and forced to live on the streets. Christine was malnourished.	Name: Wilson DOB: August 4, 2008 DOA: March 26th, 2009 Admission weight: 10lb 13oz Bio: Wilson was abandoned at a hospital in Cap Haitian. A doctor from the hospital contacted us about his situation. He was severely malnourished.	Name: Mickenson DOB: August 10^th, 2008 DOA: April 27th, 2010 Admission weight: 14lbs Bio: Mickenson was brought to us by his mother and a neighbor. He is extremely malnourished and recently spent some time in the hospital. His family feeds him rice and beans when they are able, but that is not very often. His father recently sold everything he had in his garden to pay for his hospital stay.	Name: Jerry DOB: July 2nd, 2009 DOA: February 4th, 2010 Admission weight: 13lbs 4oz Bio: Jerry was brought to us by his mother. They were living in a nearby community and his father had been sick for some time. Since his arrival, his dad has passed away. Jerry is the youngest of several children. Jerry has hydrocephalus and we hope to get him the right medical care in Haiti.

	Elephant Room

Name: Mackenson (Mack) DOB: August 26th, 2008 DOA: January 26th, 2010 Admission weight: 15lbs 8oz Bio: Mack was brought to us by his aunt and one of our nannies. He was severely malnourished.	Name: Pierre DOB: December 1, 2007 DOA: November 26th, 2008 Admission weight: 11lb 15oz Bio: Pierre was abandoned at the hospital in Milot. Pierre has cerebral palsy.	Name: Joshua DOB: May 16, 2006 DOA: June 13th, 2008 Admission weight: 9lbs 13oz Bio: Joshua was abandoned outside of the hospital in Cap Haitian. Joshua has cerebral palsy and was severely malnourished.	Name: Nikensly DOB: March 19th, 2009 DOA: February 4th, 2010 Admission weight: Bio: Nickensly came to us in 2009 and we tried to help him get surgery in Port. Nickensly has hydrocephalus. We were not able to do this in 2009. His health worsened in 2010 and we took him in to help him stabilize and gain weight. We were able to get a shunt placed in a local hospital this past February.

Name: Rivaldo DOB: November 19, 2008 DOA: November 26th, 2008 Admission weight: 4lbs 7oz Bio: Rivaldo was brought to us by his mother. She was very sick at the time and couldn�t care for him. His family is extremely poor and his older sister was in our formula program at the time of his admission.	Name: Odelande DOB: October 25, 2008 DOA: September 8th, 2009 Admission weight: 9lbs 15oz Bio: Odelande was brought to us by her mother. Her mother was having a very difficult time providing for her and her sister, and Odelande was getting sick often.	Name: Irelene DOB: August 26, 2008 DOA: November 28th, 2008 Admission weight: 11lbs 6oz Bio: Irlene was brought to us by her grandfather. Her mother left when Irlene was 3 months old, leaving her with her grandfather. The grandfather was very old and could not provide for her.