This is bub number 1, so hopefully you're right in that respect.

Support wise, I should be OK. I hope... lol

I guess my strongest motivation for starting earlier (and only doing one unit to start with instead of 2, which I will start from Study Period 1 next year) is that I won't miss having the extra time - if that makes sense? I'm just concerned that I'm kidding myself...

Thanks for the quick reply, leesa!