Well, I can't say I would have done it any different because for the first time the wife and I waited to get TU and our doodles were lifesavers but they couldn't be relied upon either... it was always a gamble. I had pretty much decided anyway but this helps me to feel less guilty about the sad doodle face in knowing its for the best.
The only thing now is to check DDL every day until I find the one thats just right
On another note... what is the current max doodle cost? Is it still around 4900?