[MandiesMom]

Awww, you are such a good mommy to even worry about this!! Congrats on your success in school, too!

First of all, I think that as long as you love her the way you do, that she would be just fine with it just being the 2 of you. I suppose, what I would want to ask is why not let her stay with your family until you do get settled in NY and get her a playmate?

I don't think there is one perfect answer here. I think you should do what you know is right in your heart. The schedule you are talking about is not a crazy schedule or anything. I wouldn't let your schedule or her being alone some of the day be the deciding factor.