It's time to set the record straight!
During Monday night's season finale of Teen Mom OG, Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell were able to reunite with their eldest daughter Carly in a special visit organized by their adoption counselor.
Before spending some quality time at the local zoo, however, the couple admitted to running a little late because they wanted to finish making a special gift.
Ultimately, some viewers weren't impressed leaving the pair forced to defend themselves on social media.
"We were a half hour late putting finishing touches on her very special scrapbook with our handwritten letters. If this makes us horrible people, then so be it," Tyler wrote on Twitter Tuesday morning. "It was SO worth it to see the look on her face in person & guarantee that she actually gets it! The visit was amazing."
Catelynn added, "Carly didn't care about the time on the clock she only cared that we spent quality time with her and played etc. also that she got to spend time with her sisters and that's all that matters."
For those who may not follow the MTV reality show, Tyler and Catelynn placed Carly up for adoption when they were teenagers in hopes of giving her a better life.
Since then, the pair has been able to stay in touch with Carly and her adoptive parents. While cameras weren't rolling during their most recent reunion, fans were still able to catch a glimpse into the unforgettable day.
"It's never going to be easy to go see everyone and say hello and hang out and then say goodbye but all of us that are involved would trade the couple days of sadness to have the visits—to just have that bond," Tyler shared on last night's episode.
Catelynn added, "I would say birth parents are some of the strongest people out in the world."
The joyful reunion has us thinking of all the special family moments Tyler and Catelynn have shared with fans over the years. Take a look at some of our favorites in the gallery below.
Snow Fun
Do you want to build a snowman? Just ask Tyler Balitierra and his three daughters Nova, Vaeda and Rya—who he shares with Teen Mom's Catelynn Lowell—as they headed out for some winter fun in 2024.
Young Parents
In 2009, Catelyn and Tyler welcomed daughter Carly, who they placed in an open adaption.
Biggest Cheerleaders
The couple cheered on their daughter Nova at a cheerleading competition in 2023.
Christmas Time
Nova, Vaeda and Rya all gathered under the Christmas tree in 2023.
Father-Daughter Time
"I can't believe how fast she's growing," Tyler shared on Instagram when celebrating Nova's last day of school in 2019. "Watching her grow up is the most beautiful thing I've ever witnessed & being her father is literally a dream come true! She's growing into such a beautiful, independent & fierce little girl & I can't wait to see what next year holds for her!"
Kisses for Days
There's nothing quite like a sibling bond. Fortunately, Catelynn captured this candid moment between Nova and Vaeda on social media in 2019.
Dad's Best Friends
"Blessed beyond belief that I had these 2 beautiful girls under my arms for date night last night!" Tyler shared on Instagram in 2019 after enjoying a quite night in.
Sisterly Bond
When celebrating Carly's 10th birthday in 2019, Tyler shared a special photo of his eldest daughter he placed up for adoption with his wife with their daughter Nova.
"10 years ago...your life changed so many others for the better & has blessed more lives than I can count, " he wrote. "We love you so much & hopefully get to see you soon baby girl. Happy Birthday Carly! #Adoption."
Nova and Me
How is it being a big sister to Vaeda? Based on this photo, life is pretty darn sweet!
Big Sister Duties
"The love I have for these girls is SO unbelievably HUGE!!" Catelynn wrote on Instagram in 2019. "I'm so blessed to be the mommy to them!!!"
In Awe
Tyler, Catelynn and Nova all look on in fascination at fireworks on July 4, 2017.
Teen Mom OG airs Monday nights at 9 p.m. only on MTV.