less leaf blades?

I know that when a plant buds the leaves start getting less and less fingers, but my baby isnt budding yet!

She is outdoors in a hole with 10 gallons of soil. She went from 9 bladed leaves to 7. The only things you could call "buds" are these little clusters of hairless buds on the branches.

Does this all mean she is just trying/beginning to enter bud phase or is it something else?

do you have pics of these "hairless" clusters... if there aren't any bugs, mold or nute deficiency symptoms don't be worried

It means nothing at all. Your plant looks normal and healthy.

From what I see in the picture is it hasn't started to bud yet. One of the most important questions would have to be. Which state or country do you live in? Since it is a outdoor grow the time of year is a big factor in when your plant will start to bud. If you live in America, most plant's will start to show there sex by the 3rd week in July. And will fenish budding within the first week n' a half to 2nd week in October. Hope this helps you a bit.

Till next time, stay high and stay fly....