Baby Imner in Guatemala, January 22, 2010

COTA pediatrician, Dr. Carol Cottrill, and Barb Buss, RN, worked closely together in Guatemala two months ago to support Imner's critical nutrition needs with donated formula, feeding technique teaching and assessment of his medical needs. Imner's immediate need was surgical repair of his large abdominal hernia. Our Children of the America's surgeons could not provide this service in Guatemala due to Imner's low weight.
The decision to bring the baby to the U.S. to receive donated surgery before his hernia became a surgical emergency.
Imner is seen below with new COTA foster mom Nicole. He has been in Illinois for a week, has adjusted well and is scheduled for donated surgery in two weeks. Nicole and Imner's mother in Guatemala communicate often.

Maylin hosted by COTA Volunteers Laurie and Mike

Maylin has adjusted beautifully to life in cold KY. After several weeks of medical care, she was ready to move to a more permanent foster home where she can continue her wound healing and improve her nutritional status. She is shown here with her new foster parents, long-time COTA volunteers Mike and Laurie.
Maylin had many loving and medically talented people in Lexington seeing to her needs before she settled in South Central KY.