WW: Photo update

Some pictures from this week (after his 3 day fever)

MM: Lin Yu Chun - The Ellen DeGeneres Show 4/21/2010

Lin Yu Chun, the new star discovered at Taiwan's singing talent show Super Star Avenue (like American Idol), has been invited by many US talk shows this week. We picked his performance at The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 21st April.

In the beginning you can listen to the short interview (around 1 minute), afterwards Lin Yu Chun performs a fantastic song from Whitney Houston "One moment in time".

You will love his voice and him :-)

DIY felt craft : Bunny finger puppet for 'Guess How Much I Love You'

I sewed the bunny finger puppet and show to Timmy while reading him the story 'Guess How Much I Love You'. The finger puppet makes the story more interesting for Timmy and attracts him to listen to the story.

WW: Funny Twin babies in rabbit costume

3-Day-Fever: The 1st severe viral infection for our son

Image via Wikipedia

The scientific name of the three day fever is Roseola Infantum or exanthema subitum. 3-day fever is a mild viral illness of sudden onset and short duration that most commonly affects young children, generally under two years old.

The early sign of 3 day fever (roseola infantum) is a sudden high fever (can go up to 40 degrees) and that normally lasts for three to five days. When the fever disappears, the rash will appear. This usually begins on the trunk, spreading to the legs and neck. The rash may last for few days.

There is no specific treatment or vaccines for Three Day Fever (roseola infantum), it usually goes away without any treatment.

These few days, Timmy was infected by Roseola Infantum, he had suddenly a very high fever after we came back shopping from midnight 12/04/2010 on. During the fever time, it wasn't easy to make him sleep and he cried very often. We used wet and cold wash cloth to mop his chest, back, armpit, legs and head, in order to reduce his high temperature. We did not know what caused his high fever, there was totally no sign of it (or perhaps we did not notice it).

Thanks to Monica from Turn-u-off for her tip to use ice packs (we haven't been sure if this would be too cold for him but it was definitely good for reducing his fever!)

About 2 days later (around 15/04), the fever was gone, and the rash showed up the first time on his head. Initially we thought it's some bites from ants (at that time we did not know about Roseola Infantum). But the rashes showed up more and more. It covered the neck, slowly to the chest and back, finally his arms and legs were covered. Honestly, it's scary to see that, and for sure it is the first time we experience this. These rashes are totally different which Timmy had several weeks ago.

Then I immediately checked from the internet about the symptoms, and finally found out it must be the 3 day fever. Then i was relieved to read that after the rashes, Timmy will be recovered. I checked the english information for my hubby to know about this sickness (my information was in chinese). After reading it, both of us felt no more so worried.

Here, i will post the photos. Don't be shocked when you see the photos.

12/4 - Timmy was already inactive in the mall.

13/4 - Having high fever (up to 40 Celsius).

16/4 - Fever was gone, rashes appeared, started from head & neck.

16/4 - During the night, rashes getting more and more on the body (not itchy, no scratching!)

17/4 - No more like red dots, just covered with red rash.

18/04 - After getting again nearly 39 Celsius fever (during the night) the rash is nearly invisible since the afternoon (no pic yet)

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MM: Declan Galbraith - An Angel

When i first heard Declan Galbraith's song, it was "Tell Me Why". Then i really love his voice and i started to search for his other songs. And i found this "An Angel". I listened to this song non-stop, it's such a beautiful song.

I wish you all enjoy this song!

Make your blog green and carbon neutral, join us!

Being part of the initiative “My blog is carbon neutral” is an active contribution to help the environment! All you have to do is described here. Make it happen - make it green!

“My blog is carbon neutral” is an initiative, originally started in Germany by the “Make it Green” programme, that has the goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. We plant a tree for your blog and thereby neutralise your blog’s carbon footprint for the next 50 years! Everyone can make a small contribution to the environment. Every tree counts!

Just write a short blog post about our programme “My blog is carbon neutral” and include one of the buttons. Send the link to your blog to CO2-neutral@kaufda.de and we plant a tree for you, neutralising the carbon dioxide emissions of your blog. The trees will be planted in the spring of 2010 by the Arbor Day Foundation. For more information about how and where the trees are planted, see the NEWS section.

Just a few easy steps to make it green:

1. Write a blog post about the initiative + insert your favourite button
2. E-mail the link to your post to CO2-neutral@kaufda.de
3. We plant a tree for your blog in Plumas’!

MM: The Wiggles - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

This Music Monday represents Australia's favorite children's music group "The Wiggles". The Wiggles sing famous nursery rhymes and own songs which are focused on babies & kids. The song have the certain fun factor which attracts adults and kids to sing along (ear worm).
This week we choose Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star from The Wiggles.

Have a great Music Monday and listen to this song together with your kids :-)

Baby Timmy having fun at swimming pool

Homemade baby food: Mashed potato + Broccoli + Egg yolk

This is the new food combination that i made for Timmy, he loves it and finished all of it :-)

I hope your baby will enjoy this as well.

Easy homemade baby food recipe:

Ingredients:
mini potatoes
broccoli florets
egg yolk

Instructions:
1. Steam the potatoes and broccoli until soft.
2. Boil the egg, and take out the egg yolk.
3. Mash the potatoes, broccoli and egg yolk.
4. Add a bit water.

Voila, now the food is ready for your adorable baby. Enjoy!