In re N.E.L.

JACKSON, Judge.

This case is heard on remand from the Supreme Court. The original opinion addressed the appeal of respondent-mother (“respondent”) from the 30 October 2007 order terminating her parental rights. *577That opinion provides a complete and concise recitation of the pertinent facts:

Robeson County DSS (“DSS”) took custody of N.E.L. on 6 January 2005, when he was just three days old. His mother had had no prenatal care and had used drugs during her pregnancy. N.E.L. tested positive at birth for cocaine. On 10 May 2005, N.E.L. was adjudicated a neglected juvenile within the meaning of…