Beth - you may of forgotten to click something as shipped - that is what happened to me.I have two items that i am shipping out tomorrow so i still have a number 2 next to my shop...
I agree with Erin - I am not much of a fan to it, it is pretty annoying - I don't remember etsy ever mentioning this to us and I dont need a baby sitter...I have a very good memory remembering what is to be sent out and what I need to send out...I only had the number 5 on because I sent out packages today.