hmm ok maybe i'll try the 12/12 too. I have 2 autos going now and am in a bit of a sticky situation also, so I know how that is. my AKR (indica dominant) started flowering last week..if it makes you feel better I don't think the flowers have gotten bigger at all.. They look the same to me everyday.
My royal dwarf (sativa dominant) still hasn't started flowering really, and i planted both plants at the same time. Then again this is my first grow so maybe this is all normal..