Departure Date Dilemma

To go early, or not to go early? That is the question.

As of right now, my flight is scheduled for September 6th. Originally it was August 31, but I pushed it back a week cause my sister's due date was August 28 and I wanted to spend as much time with the baby as possible. But her delivery date got changed to August 21.

I just got an email yesterday informing me about all these orientation events. So now I am debating if I should take an earlier flight so that I can partake on all of these activities and get better acclimated. This would mean less time with family and friends...and the new baby :(

Any thoughts??