Meet Inacio! He is the newest member of the Bercario (Nursery). He showed up on Wednesday just as the health department was closing the doors of our clinic. He is a perfect example of the lives we take under our wings, show God's love to, and watch flourish! He is exactly 1 month old and only weighs 1.53kg (3.3 pounds). He is absolutely adorable as you can see! He was abandoned in the hospital after he got sick and was put into an incubator. And since his premature birth, he has not gained much weight at all. He came to us without a name, so we have joyfully named him Inacio, in honor of our new children's director here on base (the picture below is Director Inacio with his name sake). The tias in the bercario are now calling him director. It's quite funny to hear them call a baby that can fit in the palm of my little hand director...makes me laugh every time.
That being said, this little guy is having a bit of trouble regulating his body temperature. This is a relatively normal problem for premature babies of his size. Other than that he is VERY healthy. If we keep him all wrapped up or he's close enough to another person to use their body heat to keep warm, he's just fine. He's a great eater, and I have complete faith that he will grow very quickly! He is still very vulnerable to infection and other issues, so we are keeping a very close eye on him.
Join us in prayer that this little guy can put on weight quickly, begin to regulate his own body temperature, remain clear of infections, and soon be happily adopted into a Mozambican family! For now take a look at how tiny and adorable he is!
Milk time! He is getting 35mls every 3 hours...our tias are absolutely amazing and so patient with him!
I told you he is a good eater! Adorable little guy!
He is just so lovable! All wrapped up and cute as a button!
To give you a little perspective this is my hand...and as I tell everyone, I have little hands. Just imagine your hand over his little body!
Skinny but strong!
Join me in FAITH that this little guy will grow up big and strong!
That being said, this little guy is having a bit of trouble regulating his body temperature. This is a relatively normal problem for premature babies of his size. Other than that he is VERY healthy. If we keep him all wrapped up or he's close enough to another person to use their body heat to keep warm, he's just fine. He's a great eater, and I have complete faith that he will grow very quickly! He is still very vulnerable to infection and other issues, so we are keeping a very close eye on him.
Milk time! He is getting 35mls every 3 hours...our tias are absolutely amazing and so patient with him!
He couldn't be cuter... looks like it would be easier to smuggle him onto the plane than the rabbit was!
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