i agree. you could take some clones from the momma, and you can keep budding her out too. then when she's done, like he said, leave some growth on, some nice green leaves, i like to leave some at the top too. and then return it to veg. just imagine the plant you have, and the bud you get off of it, and when you throw it back under the light.... it's like the mother of clones. the plant is already a decent size (i hope) and if your successful at re-veggin it, it could double or triple in size by the time your clones are ready to harvest.