I just had my second a couple of weeks ago and was on the early release program. I ended up being in Hospital just over 30 hours (1 night), and that 1 night away from my 18 month old DD was the worst ever. DH had bought her to visit and when he took her home she screamed - and continued to scream for about 20 mins in the car going home, and I just sat on my hossy bed and cried my eyes out (Not trying to scare you here by the way), so I couldnt wait to get home the next day.
I say if you feel well enough then certainly go with the early release, but like the others have said, it is not something you can predict, you will just have to wait and see how you feel at the time.