We're three quarters of the way there!

It's been a while since I posted. I'd like to say I've been busy but really I've just been lazy.

I haven't been lazy about checking out baby stuff though! I'll get to that in a bit.

A lot has happened in a month. Wife went to get another blood test done mainly testing for gestational diabetes. We're scheduled for another ultrasound tomorrow, most likely the final one unless the doctor wants to monitor something.

Baby is happily doing well. The active schedule is fairly regular so we can feel movement at expected times throughout the day. The movements seem to be slightly more controlled now - some movements feel like yawning stretches (the kind where you only stretch the elbows). Wife complains that baby likes to stomp on her stomach now and gently asks baby to move away.

Happy Mother's Day! Wife got her first gift from baby - a card written by daddy on baby's behalf. Next year I'll help write a real message from baby.

A couple weeks ago we decided to go test drive some of the strollers I've been researching. I'm kind of glad we did since there are so many variables that online reviews can't really cover because they are subjective.

I was most interested in the Uppababy Vista. It is one massively expensive stroller but a 3 minute test drive told me why. The Vista is a very sturdy stroller with a very nice frame.

We also pushed the Cruz around a bit and found that it could be a bit too light. The front wheels has trouble changing direction and wasn't sure if it was the design or the store demo unit. I was wondering if a bit of weight in the seat would solve that issue but decided not to borrow a fellow customer's baby to test. (Note to self: create baby test bundle for future parents)

In all the Vista felt like a better choice. The base seems very wide, might be difficult to take on a bus and push through crowds. We'd be taking the car most of the time and the occasional bus trip shouldn't be too much trouble (other people have done it just fine.

Kijiji has a lot of Vista strollers listed. Understandably most of them are 4-5 years old and probably used for two or more kids. They still sell for about half the price and most claim to be excellent condition.