I feel your pain
I am soooooo looking forward to next week. I only have 2 but have found the same problems as you have - my freesite subbing has been haphazard at best this summer too.
One thing I have noticed, August has been my worst month in a long time and I attributed it to the lack of subbing, but this past week has rocked! (from older submitted sites, even) It's like someone has turned the tap back on, so there's hope for us yet
Congrats on the new one coming, too! I loved having my babies, they're awesome! I'd have had 10 so it's a good thing I can't or I'd really be
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