diff --git a/send.py b/send.py
index 88d417d..da8c677 100644
--- a/send.py
+++ b/send.py
@@ -48,8 +48,9 @@ def get_random_toot():
     return random.choice(unsent_toots) if unsent_toots.exists() else None
 
 def main():
-    create_table()
-    insert_toots()
+    if not Toot.table_exists():
+        create_table()
+        insert_toots()
     
     random_toot = get_random_toot()
     if random_toot:
diff --git a/toots123.db b/toots123.db
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29