When I was pregnant with my kids, I had an obsession with the birth shows and documentary baby shows. I was especially obsessed during those last couple weeks in my last two pregnancies when I was on bed rest. I was always intrigued, entertained, and felt a connection with those other families who were going through some of the same things during their pregnancy.
Since I had always enjoyed these types of shows, when I was asked to share Oxygen’s new show, I’m Having Their Baby with ya’ll, I was interested. I’m Having Their Baby is a 6 episode docu-series, which gives viewers a very intimate look into the world of adoption. Making a choice such as this is a very difficult decision for any mother and is a life changing decision. This show brings you into this world.
Each hour long episode brings you into the adoption process by getting to know the birth mothers, some of the birth fathers, and the adoptive families. After watching the first episode “Mary and Claudia”, which is available online right now, I was intrigued by the story lines. Normally these types of shows focus on the perspective from the adoptive parents viewpoints so to see the story line from the parent who is making the difficult choice to place their child for adoption helps to get to know the birth mothers and their reasons for doing what they are doing.
Due to the nature of the show and like many other documentary type shows on this issue, it is bound to bring up strong feelings for people. Is this a show you would watch or be interested in watching?
I invite you to tune into I’m Having Their Baby on the Oxygen channel Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11 ET/10 CT and join in on our live chat during the show to share your own reactions and viewpoints during the premiere of this show. You can also follow the show on Facebook and on Twitter.
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Thabal
Planning on watching it.
Tiffany Winner
if it goes to netflix i would be we dont have cable
Jennifer Marie
I plan on watching the show.
Gia
Going to sit down for once and take the show in. Looking forward!
Lynn
I plan on watching!
alaine
yes, i plan on watching:)
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ashley
I’m planning to watch!
Tabitha K
Sounds like an interesting show. I’m a big fan of “16 and Pregnant” and not many of the girls on that show place their babies with couples who aren’t able to have babies of their own. Will probably be very interesting!
Nicole W
I’ll definitely watch it. I have wanted to adopt since I was a child and my fiance has always been in love with the idea, as well. We talk about our future adopted children all the time. It’s just something we truly look forward to and I find it absolutely beautiful! Can’t wait to watch the show.
Sue C.
I plan on watching the show tonight.
Sonya Morris
Yes! I am definitely watching!
Trasina McGahey
I will def be watching. I think it takes a lot of strength to give a baby up and is the ultimate expression of love!
Shawna O.
Sounds like a good show in terms of showing the perspective of what mothers go through when adopting their children to another family. I’m planning on watching this. I have a good friend who is adopted and she is very happy being a part of her adopted family.
Isabel
great show
Isa
I just finished watching the pilot and it was amazing! great show
Rochelle
I will definitely watch. This is a very interesting show. I think adoption is a positive thing but a hard choice to make.
Rebecca Shockley
I have watched the first show on On Demand and I cried the entire show, so emotional
Alicia Zirjacks
I plan on watching and I cant wait
Heather Y.
I don’t think I’ll watch it
Lynn
I definitely will. it’s one of the few channels i get from basic cable.
meredith c
i plan on watching.. seems like my next fav show
Trung Nguyen
I’d definitely watch this
Stefanie Gladden(ann lyfe)
Yes I plan on checking out this show!
soha molina
I may check it out.
Kristen
I’m definitely going to watch this!
Sharon R
Sounds like a great show – I would love to watch!
petru
Now i am waching the first episode on itunes
Jill
I will be watching this show.
Selene M.
I don’t plan on watching this show.
Jill
Sounds interesting….I will have to check it out.
Jill
I would love to win!!!
Deanna G.
I don’t get that channel. :(
Tabathia B
I plan on checking out the premiere, but am not a fan of reality tv. I think this show would be beneficial to those interested in adoptions or surrogacy
Gwen H.
Sounds interesting
Ashley Hatten
looking forward to watching it!
Elisabeth
I am, it sounds very interesting!
Ellen B
sounds like an interesting show – I may watch it
Jamie Brigham
I definitely plan on watching this show, I had never heard of it until today. I am extremely excited for it to come on.
Shannon
This subject is fascinating! YES!
Mari
I will definitely watch this show.
Roseann M
Sounds like an interesting show
Colleen
Sounds interesting.
Michelle H.
I’m planning to watch. I think it’s going to be interesting to see all sides of the adoption story.
EJ
I think I’d watch it, especially since it’s from a different perspective (the birth mother).
Eve
I saw the commercial and thought it was interesting and really wanted to see it.
Anne Lehnick
I love watching adoption stories. They make me cry, but the stories are heartwarming and heartwrenching all at the same time and totally watchable.
Katie O
Yes, it looks really interesting!
Christina
Yes, I plan to watch this show
Barbara Montag
Yes I will be watching the show – I have my own adoption story which is totally positive.
Thank you.
Windi
Sounds like an interesting show!!
Jennifer P.
I don’t know if I’ll watch it. While I like the idea behind the show, it’s on a little too late for me.
Cindy B
I’ve noticed that there are a lot advertisements for the show online and it piques my interest so yes, I will likely tune in :) ~ if having my own baby (due any time now) doesn’t interfere
David
Seems interesting, I will watch it just to see how it is.
Carly
I will not be watching because this sounds very exploitative to all parties involved.
C.j.
I’ll try to catch the show If I’m not at work
Shell Holland
I hadn’t heard of it before but I might check it out!
Stacey B
I am definitely planning on tuning in
ellen
Actually I think I am going to watch it- I have seen so much about it now it would be hard not to!
Jessica To
I want to watch this show!
Connie
I hadn’t heard of it until now but it sounds interesting so I will check it out.
The Happy Wife/Danielle Garcia
I would watch it, but we do not get that channel :(
Tina M
Yes. My sister adopted a baby about 2 years ago. I’m looking forward to watching this show
Denise
Probably won’t watch it. Can I enter anyway? : 0
Ellen C.
I’d give the show a chance. Thanks for the chance.
Ellie W
I am interested in watching it. My middle son met his wife and her 1 month old son 7 years ago. He’s the only dad my grandson has ever known, and was recently officially adopted into our family. So adoption is a subject close to my heart.
Nicole Becker
I will definately watch this show!!
Lori S
I will be tuning in.
Thanks!
Jennifer
most likely, this looks pretty interesting!
Liz Newsome
I hadn’t heard of it until now – I will try to find it on TV!
Julia
This is the first I’ve heard of it. I’m not sure if we get the Oxygen network, but if so I’ll check it out
chris
Would love to win.
Laura Jacobson
I am going to tune it! Looks good!
Tara G
I definitely want to check it out!
Doug
Not for me, but my wife loves these types of shows.
Maggie
Hadn’t heard of it before…but maybe?
Jacob LaFountaine
Nope. Doesn’t sound like my kind of show
Trisha B
I sure plan on watching the show!
Lezlie
My sister has adopted two children and is trying to adopt a third, so this is interesting to me.
sandra
i probably won’t watch
Idaho Jill
I hadn’t planned to, but now I want to!
Sarah
Sounds very interesting! Planning to watch.
Rachel
I just saw a commercial for this show last night & I will definitely watch it. I think I will need some tissues to watch it though.
Becky M
I will tune in… looks like a great show!
Jennifer
I’d like to tune in and I’d like to win!
Seth
I might…
Julie
sounds interesting yes
Amanda Sakovitz
I will be watching! I think adoption is wonderful.
Patricia
Would love to win!
steph
yes i am! it looks great to me – hope it battles some of the misconceptions about adoption!
Meena S.
I will definitely be watching this show! Seems kind of interesting!
Mellisa W
I will set a couple up on the DVR to check it out. Thanks!
Mary Happymommy
I plan to watch the show.
Kelly D
Yes, I would like to tune into this show.
arupert
Sounds like an interesting show–I will check it out!
Stephanie
yes i like to watch this show
Eileen
Yes, our family will be watching! We have family who have adopted and although a hard decision, I think will be a great show to bring forth much dialogue.
Jessie C.
Sounds like an interesting show, I plan on tuning into it.
Allicia
I’ll try to catch it, sounds interesting
Virginia
It sounds interesting, I will definitely check it out!
Troy
It seems interesting – I’ll give a look see.
Elena
I am going to watch this show. Sounds interesting.