Catelynn Lowell is struggling with the boundaries her biological daughter Carly’s adopted parents have put in place.
The Teen Mom OG star called out Brandon and Teresa Davis on her Instagram Story on Sept. 9, claiming that the couple, who adopted Carly from Catelynn and her husband Tyler Baltierra in 2009, have “blocked” her from speaking to their daughter.
"At the end of the day I think her parents feel scared/ threatened because Carly would ask questions about why we don't get together anymore, why we can't just fly to her for a weekend etc.," Catelynn explained. "I will ALWAYS support Carly loving her parents. They love her and raised her! But the fact that they keep us distant does not help Carly."
Catelynn alleged that she was blocked by Brandon and Teresa for “sending updates and pictures of her sisters,” adding, “how is that fair for Carly and her siblings?"
The 32-year-old also shares daughters Novalee, 9, Vaeda, 5, and Rya, 2, with Tyler, 32, and lamented her restrictions as a biological mom to an adopted daughter.
"When you're a bio mom you have no say... no control," Catelynn continued. "All I can do is show Carly in the future how much I tried and continue to do so... she can make the decision herself to understand who shut who out."
Catelynn also denied putting Brandon and Teresa “on blast” with her post, noting, “I am literally just sharing my own feelings, not calling them any hurtful names or anything. As bio parents we are taught to just take what’s given to us and that we should feel ‘lucky’ but if anything goes wrong, we need to shut up and be quiet.”
As for Tyler, he has stood by his wife’s side for years as the couple were middle school sweethearts. He also cherishes time with their eldest daughter, posting about the most recent visit on Instagram in June 2023.
“She’s so smart. She’s so kind. She’s goofy & her laughing face is imprinting & infectious,” he wrote of Carly. “Her parents have done such an amazing job raising her! It’s pure magic watching her play with her sisters, because all you hear are echoes of the same laugh & all you see are tons of hugs! They have an unmistakable connection that’s bonded between forces that are far greater than just shared dna…it’s pure transcendental magic. I never wanted it to end.”
In May, Tyler and Catelynn shared that they were denied their annual visit to see Carly. At the time, Tyler noted that they were "not entitled" to seeing Carly, but that the decision was still "disappointing."
For more from the couple's blended family, read on.
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.