Catelynn Lowell, a star of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, recently shared on her Instagram Story about her strained relationship with her 15-year-old daughter Carly’s adoptive parents. Lowell claimed that she was blocked by Carly’s parents after sending updates and pictures of Carly’s sisters. She expressed concern about how this situation affects Carly and her siblings, as she feels she has no control as a biological mother. Lowell shared text messages with Carly’s parents to show that she had been ignored for months before being blocked, and expressed her sadness about not being able to have a say in Carly’s life.
Lowell also mentioned feeling hurt that Carly’s adoptive parents see her as just a womb to give birth, rather than a person with feelings. She believes that they feel threatened because Carly might ask questions about why they don’t spend more time together. Despite these difficulties, Lowell stated that she will always support Carly loving her adoptive parents, as they have raised her and love her. She emphasized that she is simply sharing her feelings and not attacking or criticizing Carly’s parents, but expressing her own experiences and emotions as a birth parent.
Lowell and her husband Tyler Baltierra gained fame on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant in 2009, where they chose to place their baby for adoption. Over the years, they have had ups and downs with Carly’s adoptive parents, especially regarding showing Carly’s face on social media or TV. However, in May 2023, the families reunited, and Carly had the opportunity to spend time with her three biological sisters. Lowell and Baltierra were ecstatic about seeing all four girls together and highlighted the powerful and emotional experience of witnessing them interact.
Baltierra shared that on Father’s Day, he often thinks about Carly and wonders what it would be like to have a teenage daughter wish him a happy Father’s Day. As their other children grow older, these thoughts become more intense and sentimental, making Baltierra reflect on Carly’s adoption and the impact it has had on their lives. Despite the challenges and complexities of their relationships with Carly’s adoptive parents, Lowell and Baltierra continue to navigate these dynamics with love and support for Carly and her well-being. They have faced criticism and judgment from others but remain focused on their own experiences and emotions as birth parents.
