I don't have a full suspension mountain bike, mine is front suspension only. You could consider a front suspension mountain bike with a suspension seat post maybe.
I do look at the full suspension ones, maybe some day. Right now I am so in love with my chocolate bike that you couldn't trade me a $2000 bike for it right now.
I am having so much fun with it that I think everyone should have a mountain bike. Even if we feel out of place out on the trails with all the young guys.
vickie