Tyler and Catelynn Mark a Special Moment for Daughter Carly's 17th Birthday

Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell from "Teen Mom" celebrated their daughter Carly's 17th birthday with a heartfelt tribute. The couple placed Carly for adoption in 2009 when they were teenagers.

Reflecting on Their Journey

The couple shared a TikTok video on Facebook, expressing how much Carly has grown since her birth. Catelynn wrote about the profound impact Carly has had on their lives and encouraged her to chase her dreams.

Memories and Adoption Details

Accompanying Catelynn’s words was a slideshow of photos showing moments from Carly's early years. Her adoption initially allowed for annual visits between Carly and her birth parents, as shown on "16 & Pregnant."

Public Support and Challenges

The post received supportive comments praising Tyler and Catelynn for their decision, acknowledging the difficulty of placing Carly for adoption. One commenter highlighted the bravery required to make such a choice.

Catelynn addressed online criticism about body-shaming comments regarding Carly's prom photos. She condemned the remarks and emphasized the importance of respecting minors' privacy.

Despite changes in the adoption agreement by Carly's adoptive parents, Catelynn expressed her commitment to keeping communication open if Carly desires it. Meanwhile, Tyler shared that their main form of contact is through an email set up for correspondence.