[blparent] Update on my daughter Ashlee

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

Yes, this also made me very sad.
And, what about your daughter's father? He does have a say as this article will demonstrate.
http://gma.yahoo.com/sgt-reunited-baby-given-adoption-181449034--abc-news-topstories.html

Also, do you have anybody in your corner? 16 months is a rough age for many parents because your kid has the needs of a baby, but the mobility of a big kid. Combine these two with absolutely no impulse control and you can have moments that make you wonder why you ever thought a child was a good idea. These moments should pass though.
Have you spent enough time to know that you can care for your daughter compitently?  Have you gotten your mental health checked? You've been on this road for awhile, and you are giving up your rights at a difficult time of year and at a difficult time in your child's development.  At 16 months, my daughter hadn't yet called me mommy. At 16 months, I was convinced she was part cat, she only wanted me for food and when she wanted something, not at all when I wanted to interact with her. By about 2, that turned around. She was calling me Mommy. She began to share interests with me. By 3, she was introducing me to her own interests.  Yesterday we went to a museum that bored me to tears as a kid. We had a wonderful time together.
You didn't ask, so I don't know why I'm sharing my oppinion.  It just seems to be a short-sited decision with incomplete information. Also, you didn't mention the father, and I had just seen the article I posted.  You can do what you want, know that he also has the same right. If he hasn't been given the oppertunity to make his wishes known, this ain't over yet.


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Wow, I'll be honest. I've almost been to this point. When I fought for my daughter, the fight was overwhelming. I do understand, but I don't think it would take something like this to ever make me reach a point. I support your decision, and maybe it was a losing battle to begin with. I'm sorry, I really am sorry.
Gabe Vega
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On Jan 27, 2013, at 9:05 AM, Jess  <ashleejessandmark2012 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ashlee is now almost. Sixteen months. She crawling. She recently just started walking.  She's already showing interest in potty-training. I've made the decision to surrender my parental rights because I know that she's safe with the foster family. And,I just want all the court stuff to be done.
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