Three families for one little girl

What happened when a young single mother from Iowa dropped her 3-month-old daughter at a safe haven? Everyone involved got their hearts broken.

This is a tragic but not uncommon story. The mother, who had little help from the baby's young father, couldn't handle her daughter's colic and sunk into depression. After the mother left the girl at a hospital, the state took over and foster families fell in love. Relatives who were already in love with the baby laid claim to her and a battle for custody began. Then, months later, the father said he was ready to be a dad and the court had little choice but to grant him his wish.

The girl spent the first 16 months of her life in five different homes. She is now transitioning to live with her father.

Perhaps we should show this article to teenage girls and boys (or any irresponsible adult who is engaging in risky behavior) so they can see how complicated sex can be. And, moreover, the kind of heartache that can result when we're not ready to accept all the challenges associated with parenthood.

Here's the link:
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008801110387