DebG44

I'm brewing my first batch now. I'm about 10 days in to my first fermentation and it's not quite ready yet (it's somewhat chilly in my apartment and I hear that can slow things down). I plan to add strawberry/lemon/basil for my second fermentation. My question is: do I need to take 2 cups out as my starter for my next batch AND two cups out to start my scoby hotel? Or do I just use fresh sweet tea for my hotel?

The same thing has happened to me with both of my whole30s. I think it's fairly common.

I know! I rarely get my period either because of birth control, and on day 7 I started to spot, a week and a half before sugar pills! Talk about strong hormones!