New Scientist Breaking News - Human-powered hydrofoil seeks jumpy riders

Human-powered hydrofoil seeks jumpy riders This sounds like a bit of to to be had at the beach....

It's amazing what you find on your pc with Picassa...

I can't remember wher I found it...but this must be Yoda before singing 'Just a Gigalo'...If you haven't seen it..take a look at Jonny's blog!

Bump Picture (at last!)

22 weeks and counting...

Nursery colours

Well, when it came to decorating, I thought that a nice neutral calilco colour would be good...covers all the options and easy to accessorise but after reading this"Babies have favourite colours" I think a multicoloured room is in order!

Junior Travel dilemma

Yesterday, Peter and I went to a baby equipment (for want of a better word) showroom in Bedford - Two Left Feet - to check out a the travel thing we had kinda decided on...the Jane Slalom Matrix...Just as a comparison to the Jane Powertrack 360. The Slalom looks seems better as any niggles in the Powertrack have been fixed, and from the sounds of it is continually evolving. We found out a couple of weeks ago that the Matrix car seat is going to be updated along with the Slalom to 'Pro' status...basically the release mechanism is being changed from the fiddly two-catch to a single-hand mechanism situated on the top of the carry handle. Have a look at the Generation Pro movie on the Jane site..This is due to be released sometime in July (or 6-8 months according to the lady yesterday - although this could be a sales-ploy..)

Anyway, we were pretty much set on the Slalom (updated version if possible), but the saleswoman threw the Bugaboo Frog into the scenario...hence the dilemma! I'm not sure about this one...there sees to be a better model available in the Netherlands (the Chameleon) but it just seemed a bit flimsy for the price...lightweight, and funky I'll grant you..but flimsy and the little wheels (which have special frog suspension - made out of frogs no doubt) seemed abit too wobbly for my liking. I think it'd take another long push-around before I'd go for it...

This morning, I thought I'd check out something completely different...Phil & Ted's Explorer. a three-wheeler again, very adaptable (up to 2 passengers - not that there is a plan afoot atm but you never know!), and cheaper than the Frog or the Slalom. It will also carry infant carrier with the 'Travel system' kit...and one site actually recommends the Which? best Buy Infant carrier...which has got to be a good thing.

I think another visit somewhere to try out Phil & Ted is in order...

Halfway...

Last week I was in Brussels for work and my sciatica didn't bother me too much as I probably did more walking in one week than I have done in a month! On my return Peter announced that I definately have a bump now and that Junior must have enjoyed the Belgian cuisine.

I have now reached 20 weeks which is more or less halfway through Juniors building process. To mark this occasion here's a picture of Junior from the scan today.



This was the best snap we got...Junior seems to be taking after Peter in being awkward when there's a camera around..despite being 'encouraged' by the patient sonographer....the prodding seemd to make it worse! Perhaps Jnr was trying to have a nap...Junior is still relaxed, upside down with legs in the air...napping!

Junior has certainly been more active during the day...usually just before and after meals! Before now the movements have not been big enough to feel from the outside...but I think Peter got to feel one at last!