So I decided to top each main again right before this update so I could include pics. The branches coming out of the nodes I topped weren't really formed yet but this plant has shown itself to be pretty hardy when it comes to high stress training so I am confident that they will all grow out and that there will be 8 new mains. I've been able to keep this plant stripped of nodes as they form instead of topping and stripping back 3 nodes on each at a time. Any time I see new growth that doesn't serve my needs I pinch it right off along with the fan leaf that goes with that node and this thing doesn't skip a beat. That makes growing this way less boring lol since there is something to do at least every other day. I should have to reamend the soil soon but no signs of any kind of nutrient deficiencies as of yet at all so we shall see...