Hi OMM -
Hows your humidity where you are keeping the clones? I know there are mixed opinions on this, but I keep my clones under a humidity dome, in rapid rooter plugs, and try to keep the humidity really high for the first 10-14 days or so by periodically misting the dome with water. Often, it takes 1-3 days for them to perk back up after I take cuttings. I've had them lay right down then pop up in a couple of days after putting them in the rooters. Seems like if I can get them in the plug soon after taking the cutting, and then under the dome right away, they stand a better chance of staying upright. Are you using a humidity dome, or is RH pretty high already? I know you can clone successfully without a humidity dome, but that's what works best for me so far.
Defoliation looks great. I know what you mean about taking a few days to do it, it's that way for me with just a few plants. Sometimes I procrastinate because I know I can't do it all at once, and I hope I'll feel better so I can. But - I find that I'm getting better at being "okay" with doing a little at a time over a few days, and being honest with myself that it just has to be that way right now. Sucks to get so easily whipped by such trivial stuff, but it is what it is huh?
I'm having a minor procedure later this week. It's outpatient, but might knock me down a bit for a couple/few days. Not sure if that means I'll be on here less or more, lol, but if I disappear again for a few days don't worry, it's just possible that I'm needing to rest/recover and stay off the computer. Who knows, maybe that's all I'll feel up to doing, too. Just wanted to give you a heads up.
Keep rockin' the great grow my friend - the ladies look splendid!!