So I did all this today when dev/sdc2 was up to 64 gigs. It went down to 61 gigs.
Since I've had this problem with a previous distro, PopOs, I opted to go for the paid route. I'm more curious at this point to see if this can be fixed. I emailed support a couple days ago and so far only an automated response. I don't imagine I'll be hearing anything for at least a week or 2 at this point.
Ubuntu, as I mentioned before, has had this issue going back at least 7 years. Linus tech has brought some light to linux once again this past month and this is the sort of thing that crops up. I'd love to use linux, but you these problems that crop up that are very difficult for noobs to fix. How this is still happening in current distros when the problem existed at least 7 years ago is.... well I don't know. It's something.
All suggestions and tips appreciated. Thanks for the help. I will get to the bottom of this one day.