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Old 08-01-2008, 08:24 PM
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Car Seat Question: Britax Marathon vs. Britax Boulevard?

Hi Ladies-

Does anyone have either the Britax Marathon or the Britax Boulevard car seat? As I'm in the process of registering, I'd love to hear your opinions! I checked out the Baby Bargains book, which says to go with the Marathon, but one of my girlfriends prefers the Boulevard. Hopefully, you all can shed some additional light.

Thanks!
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1st Retrieval - 2/18/08 (19 eggs retrieved, 16 mature, 3 ICSI fertilized and transferred, 2 non-ICSI fertilized and frozen as grade A blasts)
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2nd Beta - 3/5/08 - 325!
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2nd U/S - 3/19/08 - 1 little heartbeat
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Old 08-01-2008, 09:39 PM
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I have the Marathon and love it, I am not sure about the Boulevard. Isn't it just a bit bigger, but the same weight limit? Either way it is a great and safe carseat. My 4yr old is still in hers. She can be in a booster, but I feel that it is safer for her to still be in this one for now.
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Chemical Pregnancy

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5/2 ET 4 embryos, 5/12 Beta BFN

Changed diet, accupressure, took Royal Jelly w/BP & supplements

Natural Cycle- It's all in God's timing!
7/15/08 beta 926
8/1/08 U/S #1 measuring 6w5d, hb 130, prog. 79
8/15/08 U/S#2 measuring 9weeks, hb 160, prog 64
8/29/08 U/S#3 measuring 11w1d, hb 169, prog 82, Stop PIO, Released to OB!
9/3/08 OB appt, hb 168, EDD 3/18/09
10/1/08 OB appt, hb 154
10/15/08 OB appt. U/S, hb 154, Anterior Placenta Previa
11/12/08 OB appt 22 weeks, measuring 25 wks, hb 143
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Old 08-02-2008, 05:10 AM
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We have the Marathon and love it, as well. I hear the Boulevard has the side impact protection factor, but I have no complaints about the Marathon - and no experience with the Boulevard. Most of the people I know also have Marathons and love them.

Good luck - I don't think you can go wrong with either!
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Old 08-02-2008, 06:40 AM
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We have the Britax Roundabout and love it, I've never heard of the Blvd, but everyone I know who has a Britax loves them
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BPT 8/14/06 beta 76
BPT 8/16/06 beta 126
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Carter Elizabeth born 4/17/07 5.5 lbs 19.75 in

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HPT 7/25/08 ++++++ (2)
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Old 08-02-2008, 07:03 AM
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We have the Marathon and LOVE it. I did my research on the Marathon versus the Boulevard and yes the only difference was the side impact extra protection.

Good luck on your decision.
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Mar 9th-2nd U/S @ 6w,3d, hb=129bpm
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02/13 - 4th Mon Well Visit. He weighed in at 16lbs 11ozs & measured about 26 in.

05/01 - 6th Mon Well Visit. He weighed in at 18lbs 13ozs & measured 27 1/2 in.

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