Cathy, welcome to the forum! Any more ideas or news from Dr. Musante? For what it is worth, many folks on this forum have had hybrids -- at the same level that you are facing.
This is a huge decision. I encourage you to sift through as many topics as you can (there's a lot), and reach out to people via email and private message. Let me know if you need help! Just email...
Happy New Year! Peace and good health to you in 2009!