The post is sponsored by Oxygen Media, but all thoughts and opinions stated herein are 100% my own.
Last year I watched the reality series on the Oxygen channel, I’m Having Their Baby that not only touched my heart, but had me a little emotional and in tears in some of the episodes. This was a 6 part series that followed different women who were pregnant and were choosing to give up their babies for adoption. Each of the ladies had a different story on why they were choosing adoption and in the end, not everyone chose to give up their child.
Here is a recap of Season One’s stories along with links to view the full episodes:
- Episode 101: Mary and Claudia – Mary is a young married woman that cheated on her husband and wants to give up her child to save her relationship. Claudia is a young woman who became pregnant accidentally with her boyfriend of one month and when they broke up, she wanted to give up the baby for adoption.
- Episode 102: Amanda and Mariah – Amanda and her boyfriend decided to put their baby up for adoption because they can’t afford another baby, their prospective adoptive parents were a gay couple. Mariah is a teen mom who is pregnant with her second child and knows that she can’t afford to take care of another.
- Episode 103: Jamie and Sydney – Jamie is a young single mom that already has three children. Sydney has recently graduated college with plans to move to CA to become a social worker who unexpectedly got pregnant.
- Episode 104: Brandalynn and Mercedes -Brandalynn is a mom who is struggling to already support her first child. Mercedes is a young woman that became pregnant after unprotected sex with boyfriend and both of the parents think adoption is the best but will be hard.
- Episode 105: Nicole and Sara – Nicole is a single mother of three that has already put one child up for adoption. Sara is a 16 year old in high school that knows she cannot afford to support a child.
- Episode 106: Megan and Lindsay – Megan is a college student that wants to join the Navy and thinks she can only get to the life she wants by giving up her child but he father is against it. Lindsay is already a single mom and is pregnant with twins, she knows she cannot support three children on her own.
Being a mother of four, I know the fears of being pregnant. I can remember having worries with each of my pregnancies, trying to read everything I could about being a parent. Having a child definitely changes your life forever, for the parent and the child. Now that I am a parent of two teenagers, the thought of my daughters getting pregnant at an early age is something that worries me. I want my children to graduate and go off to college, but sometimes you can’t make all their decisions for them and only hope for the best. Although I can’t say that adoption ever came across my mind in terms of my own children, I have had thoughts in the past of adopting a little boy before I was blessed with a son of my own.
Being a fan of reality TV shows, I really enjoyed watching the I’m Having Their Baby docu-series last year on the Oxygen channel. It was very interesting being able to watch all twelve of these ladies go through the adoption process and also see the feelings of the fathers, the other family members and especially the adoptive parents.
This month Oxygen.com has rolled out a follow-up web series on their website that features five of the birth mothers from season one. This web series includes short-form videos that will focus on these these women’s lives after the adoption. You will get to find out how they are handling the decision they made as well as their current relationships with the adoptive parents. Take a peek of the episode, “I’m Having Their Baby: Raising Nayamah” below:
I’m Having Their Baby Season Two premieres on Wednesday June 12 @ 10/9c! Get a sneak peek of the new season at: oxygen.com.
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This makes me cry a little.
I love that Jamie is going to nursing school. I wish her all the luck in the world. I can only imagine how hard it would be to give up your baby for adoption.
I loved getting to see Nayamah’s siblings play with her. I hope they continue this open relationship throughout their lives and can stay close.
I am glad her if is on track and she is aiming high for a nursing degree. It is also great they can all see Nayamah.
I was happy the eight year old got counseling and everyone is doing well. We have an open adoption that has been a wonderful blessing for us all.
I like the fact that they have an open adoption and can stay in touch.
I like to see that baby Nayamah is happy with her adoptive family
This show got me every time! Such strong women!
The most moving part to me is watching Jamie get to visit with her daughter and the adoptive parents. That’s so lovely that she chose to give her a better life and that both families are so wonderful to each other.
She’s come a long way!
The most moving part was hearing how hard her daughter took the adoption.
It takes a lot of strength and love to give up a baby for adoption. But I think that Jamie shows incredible strength to know that she can not raise her baby properly and that she gave up her baby to parents who love her! I am glad that Jamie and her kids get to see Nayamah as she is growing up!
I like that they can stay in touch with each other.
I think it’s great that it is an open adoption. I also like that she took her older daughter to a councilor to help work through the process.
I like the that they have a open adoption.
I love that they have an open audition
I love all the emotions in this show. I like when Jamie decided it was best for her baby to be raised by people more able to support her and I love that it’s an open adoption.
i love how the families stay in touch
These strong women are inspirational.
Do happy that she took her daughter to get counseling for her feelings.
That everyone is staying in contact with one another – love open agrements
I love the open adoption. That’s really the best for everyone.
Oh what a huge smile! I love that this isn’t one where the birth mom doesn’t simply disappear but is a part of the baby’s life ongoing. That would be so hard for me!
I just feel for Jamies oldest daughter, I’m glad she’s getting counseling.
The oldest daughter hugging her little sister during the visit was so sweet and made me cry!
I like how everyone stays in touch 🙂
I have a love hate relationship with this show. I love it but it always made me cry so I hate it, lol
I got teary when Jamie gets to visit her daughter in the adoptive family. This is just not the case for one of my best friends. I love how both families stay in touch and get involved.
I like that the families stay in touch but it also makes me kind of sad.
I love that both families get along and how heartwarming this is. I think it shows how strong she is!
Watching them visit together was my favorite part, watching Jamie’s Grandmother holding her made me tear up a little.
The bio mom saying goodbye to her baby, just made me cry my eyes out.
LOVE the open audition
My favorite part was towards the end when they were visiting…was so touching to see Jamie talk about it and see grandma hold her and interact too. I can see how hard it was for jamie….yet she was so happy Nayamah had a good dad!
i like that they can have then open adoption and can stay in touch
The communication between the two familys is touching.
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i like that Jamie can stay in touch with her baby after putting her up for adoption
i love how they still visit and follow up and gave the birth mom and siblings pictures. it was very brave and touching
IO think it’s awesome that she chose a better life for her daughter but was really sad hearing about her oldest daughter who had such a difficult time with this. I love that they can remain close and watch their daughter grown and see the happiness all around
I liked that Jamie got to visit and the adoptive parenting issue isn’t closed and a mystery. So many lives are hard because of mysterious adoption issues. I also like the counseling the 8 year old got. That’s healthy living – I can handle that.
My favorite part is that she does not regret her decision and that Jamie has changed her life and that her children seem to have adjusted. I love that both families are working together to do what is best for everyone, they genuinely seem to be happy and comfortable together. I expect lots of moments of courage and inspirational stories from watching the new season. It is fabulous to see truly selfless acts.
I love it that she is able to stay in contact with the family
i loved watching it because it gave me an entirely different perspective on adoptions
I love that all keep in touch – made me smile
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Open adoption is such a great idea! It’s very touching
I love that this show gives me insight into the adoption process.
I admire her maturity and strength throughout all of this – thank you.
The most moving part was hearing Jamies story and her decision she made to put up her baby for adoption. I enjoyed this because I understood that she just wanted the best for her daughter
The most moving part is seeing Jamie visit her daughter
I love that the families keep in touch – very important to the child
I like how the birth mothers stay in touch
The courage it took to go through and give her baby up, Jamie was smarter then most!
they have an open adoption
How both families interacted
I love the open adoption!
My favorite part is when Jaime said she had no regrets about giving the baby up for adoption and that she is happy the baby has such a great father.
I liked hearing the bio mom talking about her decision to give her baby up for adoption. That had to be the most difficult decision she has ever made, but it was selfless and she should be proud of her decision to offer her baby the chance at a better life.
I think it’s awesome that Josh and Jen allow the baby to continue to be a part of her birth mother’s family.
I love the level of maturity that Jaimie showed knowing she couldn’t handle one more child and knowing she wanted her baby to have a stable two parent home. The relationship is great between the two families and is so relaxed and they bring Nayamah to visit her birth mother and siblings and that Jaimie was wise enough to get her oldest daughter in counseling because she didn’t understand the adoption
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My favorite part is when she gets to see and spend time with her daughter
I like how the mother recognized that her daughter was hurting too, and provided her with support through counseling.
I liked watching the adoptive parents interact and gush over the baby
My favorite part is the adoption! 🙂
I’m moved by the strength she has to give up her child and want the best for it.
i enjoyed how they make adoption look like it really can work… with two separate parties….
I love that the families did what was best for their kids even though it was difficult!
I like how the birth mothers stay in touch!
Watching both parents with the child is amazing.
Such brave ppl. I love how they remain in contact
well good luck to all the families involved
I love the interaction between the birth mothers and the adopted parents
Interesting to see the open adoption
I like that they are giving the baby up for adoption and not having an abortion
The open adoption!
when Jaime said she had no regrets about giving the baby up for adoption
that she had the strength to give up her baby. i dont think i could do it!
I like t is an open adoption.
I am stunned by the incredible selflessness that it takes to give up your baby so that it can have a better life.
The most moving part was when she gave her baby up, Knowing it was the right thing to do.
It was so moving just hearing her talk about giving her baby up.. I do nnot think it is something that I would have the strength to do
I find open adoption interesting. I’ve always wondered if it worked, and I’m glad that it does.
a moving part for me was when Megan was looking through different families that may adopt her daughter and she was really trying to choose one that she thought could give her daughter the best life. it really seemed like she cared for her baby
The adoption was very touching!
i love that they have an open adoption. I think it’s a great idea.
I liked that they shared photos afterwards
i had a friend who gave one of her babies away for adoption so I think it is especially important for the mom to be able to keep in touch so those are my favorite parts
Jamie giving her little baby up to two people that would be amazing parents and allowing the her to be included in the babies life–very emotional–That is true love all the way
I thought it was moving that the oldest daughter had a hard time with the adoption.
The most moving part is when she had to let her go but knew she was doing what was best for the baby
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i think it’s great that Jamie and her kids get to see the baby she gave up for adoption.
i love that they have an open adoption
like that they consider adoption over an abortion.
I like that it shows adoption as a positive option. I think that is helpful for those condidering it.
the open adoption was new to me
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the open adoption
I think that it was very mature for Jamie to admit that she could not take on another baby. It showed so much courage.
I was concerned that the oldest daughter was so attached to the baby….. I’m glad it was an open adoption, and I’m curious to see how that works out for everyone.
I like that it’s an open adoption, but concerned as to how this will affect the 3 ther children….
i love that the adoptive family keeps in contact with the birth family. Such a HUGE thing in adoption situations!
I like that they still keep in contact and she can see the baby
My favorite part was when they all got together to visit each other.
how they remain in contact
i like when the biologial mom talks
I love that they have an open adoption and they all stay in contact!
I like that it’s an open adoption.
I’m impressed that they have an open adoption. I imagine that being so hard for both sides.
My favorite part was where Jamie saw Nayamah come in the door. So touching!
I love that they stay in contact 🙂
I like that they can keep in touch and the child gets to know her
I was moved at how it was an open adoption. Not many parents can keep in ouch with the children they give birth to.
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I like the way that birth mother is treated with so much respect, understanding and compassion about how hard of a decision giving up her baby is.
How they treat each other and how they stay in touch
My favorite part was seeing the families getting along for the benefit of the kids. The most moving part for me was how she gave up a child for adoption. I must have been very difficult to say the least.
i most liked when they all got together to see each other 🙂
Seeing the openness and civility between Jamie and the adoptive parents during their visit was the most moving part to me!
I like that it’s an open adoption and the families stay in contact
I really love the way they showed how the birth mother was treated, I think some times its all so one sided and the birth mother is not thought of in a good way. I also think that an open adoption has to be the best of both worlds for the child.
I like how both parties get along so well and respect each other. It’s so heartwarming to see that!
open adoption was the best way to go
It is always great when a kid gets parents. It is something they should never have to live without.
The most moving part was knowing that her oldest daughter struggled with the situation even more so than her mom at times.
Adoption always makes me tear up. I know a lot about it since an early age.
I like that they keep in contact and have an open adoption.
I like the remain in contact aspect. I think that is very important for the growth.
I love seeing the Adoptive family and the biological mom keeping in contact. I hate when they have to give the babies over to the adoptive family (I cry with them) I am so proud of them for making the ultimate sacrifice, they chose to give their baby life even though they couldn’t parent. A+ to them, I wish more girls/women considered this method.
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