Congrats - I can relate to your situation.

Mine is rather bittersweet - since it involves my first born. I haven't seen or spoken to him in about 14 years, but he made his bed, and now he has to lay in it! Some day maybe he'll realize I gave him the best that he has - LIFE. But most likely he won't, and that's fine with me!

Maybe one day Ashley will wake up and realize all that you did for her. If not, then you're better off with no relationship, just as I am with my long, lost son!