Lucas Camilo

This morning was to be our big “March for Babies” walk, starting out at the Washington Nationals stadium and weaving 3 miles through Southeast DC.  We had 9 people signed up as part of Team Lucas Camilo, and brought in $485 in donations (thanks to all who pledged to participate and contribute!)

The only problem was that Lucas didn’t want to go… or rather, he came down with a cold and fever the day before the event and so we had to cancel for him.  The timing was certainly unfortunate, and frankly we were worried for a little while since he he got hit pretty hard.  Burke found Lucas with snot flowing out his nose at 3 am on Friday, and by 9 am he had a fever of close to 100.  That’s the highest fever he’s ever  he had — the last time he had a temperature was when he had a nasty UTI back in the NICU.  Each time he woke up from a short nap he would lie there cringing and wimpering, and by noon we were considering whether to take him into the ER.

But here’s the good news: with some extra naps and lots of love – and a dose of children’s tylenol – Lucas has recovered remarkably fast from the bug.  By late Friday afternoon he was already demanding the swing (despite himself), and this morning he pretty much seemed back to normal, other than the still flowing snot.

Since we missed the big walk today we’re planning on gathering Team Lucas Camilo for a long walk next weekend.  So if you’re around next Sunday morning, come join us for a stroll in Rock Creek Park!