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Sorry for the absence things have been busy around here! Peanut is doing well. The hearing went as to be expected mom denies doing drugs despite failing all of her drug tests and dad isn't getting out of jail anytime soon. They both thanked me for taking such good care of her. Mom and I have a cordial relationship and she told the sw that she likes me so hopefully I won't have any trouble out of her.

The judge was visibly angry at them and told them not to have any more babies until they could take care of them. Mom hasn't done any of the court ordered things and the judge added paying a nominal weekly child support payment to the mix. Dad was ordered to do same rehab/psych eval/etc as mom if he gets out of jail.

CW says she thinks that mom will just disappear after a while. Peanut is 6 weeks old this weekend and mom has yet to pass a drug screen. Tremors are improving, reflux got worse as she gained weight (but it's getting better with new meds and her appetite is good), and some irritability has kicked in (doc says it is to be expected with drug exposure but in her experience it usually passes in a year or so).

I am so shocked that friends and family are so receptive and are sending and making her such great presents. She has 2 new (beautiful) quilts and countless new handknits. She is one stylin' little princess!