Recent content by HippieGirl

Sorry, my phone is lagging and not posting replies immediately. I see someone had already replied to Blue.

Hi Blue, we are waiting for parenting classes to start. Mom and Dad will take them together. I will be providing transportation and child care for them.

I see that now, thank you. I don't see a way to edit the post, only the title? Edit: found it, edited accordingly.

I'm sorry, I meant the baby's Dad's maternal grandmother. His (baby's dad's) mom lives with his maternal grandmother, and baby's dad's father lives with paternal grandmother. So basically, baby's grandma lives with her mom (maternal great-grandma) and baby's grandpa lives with his mom (paternal...

She doesn't, really. She and I and the baby share a room. I move into the master bedroom with her before she gave birth so I could help her with the baby if needed as she had no experience with babies. We also have a large family. It's rare that she's truly alone with the baby. 2 of her sisters...

I understand. I don't want to be the baby's parent...but I do worry about the baby's safety. And yes, the baby is very well cared for in our home. We have a large family and we all adore her. I don't want to prove anyone unfit. I really do want to see both parents succeed. I've researched...

The boy is not employed or in school. He graduated high school with my older daughter in June of 2019 and has had a few jobs but has been let go of every job he has gotten for some reason. Even prepandemic. He hasn't worked in about a year. He sleeps on the couch at his paternal grandma's house...

Yes, we have spoken with a police officer from our local department and he brought up the 3 year rule as well.

Gah, this is heartbreaking. I have given thought to calling child services because I don't feel the baby is being protected, but it seemed like such a drastic thing to do. I've cared for her myself for most of her tiny life. I love her so much. It would break my heart to have her removed from my...

Also, for clarification, Dad is not listed on the birth certificate (not sure this is relevant but adding just in case) and also there has been no establishment of paternity and no custody or visitation orders have been issued. No filings have been made at all.

What is the name of your state? California My youngest daughter has a history of mental illness (PTSD, DP/DR) including running away, alcohol issues and psych ward hospitalizations and one serious su*cide attempt. She's been in therapy since age 12. She is now 16. About a year and a half ago...