Checking in briefly from Menlo Park California (new home), near Stanford. Finished reading My Husband Betty and was left with the realization I am 'just not' a CD. I'm presenting 24/7 as a woman (yes, there's new photos) and doing so in a place where no one ever knew me ('before'). Same as in Portland, men gape a bit but the women are very warm and accepting. This is quite important for me because, here in an apartment complex, the thumbs up from other women with children means my children will be treated OK. And so they are - the playdates and party invites are rolling in for my second-grader. This, for me, is the ultimate test. So ... a happy (and ever so busy) DayTripper checks in to say hi to you all, wishes you well, misses the community (although I think I'll stay here instead of the rowdier CD forum) and will report again when I can. Can't wait to meet my future doctor - o ho!