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In my opinion, everything your child's bioparent has asked of you is quite reasonable and should be complied with. By not taking the child to the doctor, you are risking have the bioparent say "the foster mom is not taking my child to medically necessary doctor's appointments". This puts YOU in jeopardy. The hair cut issue has been discussed ad naseum, again, it is mom's right, you don't have a choice. The pictures... who would not want pictures of their child. Our foster kids parents aren't perfect, that is for sure, but they love their kids. I would do it, I have done it... at bio parents request. And, not making up visits when a bio requests they are made up... again this is dangerous ground if you don't, you are considered to be interferring with reunification. I don't think your child's bioparents are being unreasonable.
And, for what its worth... I had a child in my care that averaged 18-20 appointments a week.. including as many as 6 parent/relative visits.
If you do not wish to foster a child with so many appointments and needs, speak with your child's worker about it and they can find you more suitable placements to your lifestyle and the needs of your family.
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Mama to Pixie  and Tucker  both two, both adorable, both adopted.
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