J.C.
Sorry to hear about your friend, best wishes. You will be fine flying with the baby whether your husband goes or not. My suggestion would be to take her to the Dr the day before your flight just to make sure her ears are clear. I flew at 8 mths pregnant w/ my 12 month old son by myself to visit a friend in California. Everyone in the airport was great and you get to board the plane & exit the plane first!!! My husband had a work conference in New York & my son was 3 yr old, dghtr was 23 mo. old & new baby was 3 mo old & we drove so we could take an extended vacation on the east coast, & everyone did real good too. Good luck