Well, visitation today was a disaster from the word "go"...

Birthmother was so enraged and screaming at the caseworker that the caseworker didn't drive her to the visit--she had to find her own way. And she did. Her friends left her there saying "Get it together, girl... get it together...". The transporter (who supervises the visits) said the friends were clearly not the kind of people you wanted to be around. The mother was livid that I sent her a new picture of the baby via her aunt (who she's not speaking with) and didn't know why I was giving the baby juice at this age (even though I had sent an update that this was under the orders of the GI so that the prescription formula didn't constipate her). The mother tried to feed the baby (as my note said she should) but didn't remember to burp her. Of course, an hour after getting home, the baby passed more gas than I've ever seen. I was a little surprised that it happened that soon after eating and wondered if it was caused or coincidence. Not sure.

The mother told the transporter that she was living under a bridge since being evicted. The transport told her she could stay in a shelter and gave her the address of one (she used to work there). The mother said she was going to get it taken care of. The mother also used the transporter's cell phone to call HER mother--telling her to come see the baby. That phone conversation ended in profanity.

The transporter text-messaged the caseworker about the mother's altered state and the caseworker came in and cut the visit short. When she asked the mother whether she would test positive for drugs if they tested her right now, the mother said "Yes". When the caseworker asked what kind of drugs she was on, the mother changed the subject.

The caseworker cut the visit short. The mother insisted on putting the baby back in the car seat, but was being so rough with the baby that they were worried she'd hurt the baby. The mother was going on and on telling the baby that her uncle was going to get custody of her and that she'd be out of foster care soon. Just delusional. I wonder which uncle she's referring to: her brother (does she have a brother?) or the father's brother (who we know lives right here). The caseworker refused to get in a car with her.

So I have no idea if visitation truly will be suspended or not. Knowing the state, anything's possible. I think the mother took a drug test today; but the caseworker didn't have the results of the test taken last week. She says this one was done "under duress" which means she'll get the results quicker. The mother is supposed to show up for a psychological evaluation tomorrow--a prerequisite to inpatient rehab. We'll see if she shows up.

So at least there's a few questions answered... for now.