I couldn?t wait to hold my baby when I was pregnant. I just wanted to pull each day closer to my delivery date. I think all mothers have a certain connection to each other because we all share the extreme joy and pain that pregnancy and child rearing can bring.
When I started watching I?m Having Their Baby last year, I felt an ache in my heart. I realized that for some mothers the delivery date is something that they are probably trying to push back. Sometimes, you end up pregnant but you are just not ready to become a mother. The variety of the resources needed to raise a healthy and happy child hits you and you recognize that love is not enough. Seeing how bad it can be when families do not have the resources to raise children, I felt that I wanted to reach out to each mother and comfort them in their pain.
Thinking about adoption can be an exhausting journey. I imagine these mothers being pulled from many directions. Though they have different circumstances, they all share that self-inflicted guilt.? Am I being a good parent? Rather, am I even being a good person when I give up the baby? The father may or may not be involved but tension from him can also build up. There are also family members who may be pressuring you to make a decision that you are not too comfortable with. Ironically, these are the same people that the birth mother needs support from.? These mothers need all the love and support from the people they love, value, and hold important to them.
There was one point there that really made me cry. I mentioned the different people who can affect their decision but there are other people involved who may not be aware of everything that is going on yet. I felt sad for the older sibling who seemed to bond with the baby so naturally. He was doing a high five with the baby sister! I just couldn?t forget that scene. One consolation there was that the adoptive parents were not planning on whisking away the baby. In fact for some episodes, the birth parents can still visit the baby. I feel that this kind of openness will give everyone a chance to live better and be happier.
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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.
I enjoyed seeing Jamie and her other children, get to visit with Nayamah to see how she is doing. Keeping in touch is important and it is great to see everyone doing well.
I like the fact that the bio parents and the adoptive parents stay in touch. I think that’s the best scenario.
I like that they stay in touch — that is always a great thing to see and I imagine that it may seem hard on the adoptive parents.
I purposely have not watched the show. I have given birth to two boys and my husband and I have adopted two–neither at birth. Emma came to us when she was about 5 months old and Zackary came to us at 17. Both are private meaning DHS was not involved, and all three of the birth parents are well known by all. I will say that my daughter’s relationship with her birth father is excellent (he’s my nephew) and even though it’s a unique situation, we’ve all put aside our own weirdness and have made it work. I know that there is no one else on this planet that loves my girl like he and his new wife. The relationships with the birth mothers is not ideal, in fact, there is a lot of bad blood and it’s a shame but no one is at a point where they are willing to deal, myself included.
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.
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 how they still visit and follow up and gave the birth mom and daughters pictures
I love hearing stories about how people are faced with challenges and how they decide on their choices – love that this show highlights the positives and difficulties of adoption
How absolutely sweet! My oldest is adopted, and I couldn’t have been more thrilled. Her birth-Mom and I are very close, still, after 7 years. We Facebook, text, call, email, and whenever we’re back in Las Vegas, my daughter visits with her. It’s been so important to us, especially since my daughter has siblings with her birth-Mom. And, being that I am a sister to adopted siblings, I never wanted my daughter to experience the feelings of loss, or needing to find who she is by finding her birth-Mom, things my siblings dealt with.
I always get teared up over stuff like this!
You and me both Katherine.
It has to be a tough decision….I appreciate that both sets of parents have come together to shower this baby with love.
I couldn’t imagine making that choice but bravo to the women who did.
This sounds great. Hopefully not too much drama.
I watched the show last year and it was more than what I expected. I like that they are making a decision based on what is best for the baby.
I saw that Jaimie made a very hard choice in giving her baby up for adoption and it was very difficult for her to visit with her for the first time after she was adopted. She decided that she wanted her daughter to have something her older children didn’t have a father figure in a two parent stable home and her relationship with the adoptive parents was good and it was great of them to allow Jaimie and her children to be in Nayamah ‘s life
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I love that the families are staying in contact with one another – a truly tough decision for both families
I like that they stay in touch with each other and with Nayamah
I tweeted:https://twitter.com/peg42/status/337653805325881347
I am touched that they go back and visit
I find it sweet that the birth mom goes back to visit her child.
https://twitter.com/robynparis9/status/337726175818440704
I like how they stay in contact
http://twitter.com/mendyd/status/337807092746440704
I think it’s great that they decided to stay in touch so that everyone can remain involved.
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I am touched that they remain in touch and visit. I have an adopted son from Russia who will most likely have questions about his birthmother when he gets older. I have very little information to share with him.
I liked when Jaime said she thinks the adoptive parents are so great & she is glad her birth daughter has such an awesome dad.
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I like how they keep up with Naymah’s developments
I like that they kept in touch afterwards
Watch the Nayamah webisode & tell me what you enjoyed most about it!
i like positive adoption storys..thanks
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I like that they have communication after…that makes the transition easier
get two families
i like how the decision seems to have worked out for them
I will definitely be watching this! I love that it’s all open and they keep in touch. I think that is whats best for everyone.
I am amazed and pleased that they not only stayed in touch, but were friends. That is so rare, and makes you feel good about the world.
i like the background text for context
My favorite part is when she gets to visit with her daughter, very bitter sweet
Tweeted https://twitter.com/MomOF2Boysz/status/339148946993729536
I haven’t watched this show yet, but I have heard so many good things about it. I am going to set up my DVR for sure now!
I love, love, love seeing the updates and photos!
I liked that she was able to make a decision based on the best long term interest of the child and continues to keep in touch with the adopting parents. They all seem to get along so well and are supportive of each other.
like that the decision is made in the best interest of the child
I admire the birth mother’s maturity – wanting what’s best for her baby.
Thank you.
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It made me so happy she got to visit with the baby and the adoptive parents were so good at keeping in contact it might be hard at first but I think the end result was well worth it.
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/341012281351630848
The adoptive parents and the birth parents cooperating together for the sake of the baby
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/341650413080150016
Seeing the families keep in touch, wow, I get so emotional watching shows like this with a sweet ending
My favorite part was seeing the open, mature, and civil communication between Jamie and the adoptive parents during their meeting.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/guettel78/status/342717838114582528
MyMy favorite part is watching how adorable the baby is and how honest the piece is about how difficult it was for the mom to give up her baby.
As an adoptive mom, I like that it is an open adoption
I love how sweet they are and how open they are about the adoption process. Honestly, it’s inspiring and I’m seriously considering adoption as an option now.
I tweeted, I’m @AmberGoo: https://twitter.com/AmberGoo/status/343072901320290308
i liked hearing jamies story and why she had to give her baby up for adoption
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/343102389257125889
I liked the open communication and honesty in a tough situation
I really like that it’s an open adoption.
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I like the open adoption…hope it helps people in the future to make a good decision.
I liked how they chose open adoption! :P
I like the open communication.
I love how the parents stay in touch with each other.
I love that it’s an open adoption with the parents all staying in touch.
I like the relationship between the birth parents, the adoptive parents, and the child.
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I like that the birth parents and the adoptive parents keep in contact with each other.
like how they all stay in touch
I liked how open the adoption is and how it will benefit all in the long run
https://twitter.com/rrich2222/status/344066808380276737
I love that the adoptive parents were so interested and really cared for Jamie. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Erin E
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Erin E
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I really liked how all the adults have the best interests of the baby at heart.
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I like that it was an open adoption
I like that they are making a decision based on what is best for the baby.
Yes I will be watching.
I liked the addressing of the open adoption issue and that they cared for the welfare of the baby first and foremost
I like that the adoptive and birth mother stay in touch.
I like that they keep in touch!
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I like that they chose an open adoption.
I like when the baby comes back to visit Jamie and her family.
I love how the adoption was open and they are doing what is best for the baby. A real family. I love it.
https://twitter.com/ErrandMom/status/344165982312493056
i like how they let the birth mom stay involved.
https://twitter.com/buttmuffin/status/344171037488984064
I liked that she was able to see the baby again. Giving up your own baby can be tough.
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I think it’s great that the families keep in touch and the Mom can see her child as she grows.
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https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/344178997862744064
the teamwork aspect is amazing…
I tweeted about this! https://twitter.com/17christineh17/status/344211314639507456
My favorite part was finding out how the two families keep in touch and hearing their stories.
Good to see adults working together for selfless reasons.
I enjoyed the open adoption. However, I can only imagine how hard it is.
I really like how they kept in contact.
I like that it was an open adoption. I have cousins her were adopted and have had trouble finding their birth parents for medical reasons.
I like that they all still stay in contact!
Tweet: https://twitter.com/ashmo90/status/344289960419004417
It’s too sad for me..
I loved the open adoption and how the moms keep in touch
I think the ongoing relationship is really outstanding, and so special. And rare!
Tweeted https://twitter.com/kristinnw/status/344306757620875264
i like that it shows how hard it is for the mom to give up her baby
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Being able to be honest in such a hard situation is amazing to see.
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I love that they put the baby first
I like the fact that everyone gets along.
seeing the adoptive and birth family staying in touch and forming a bond
https://twitter.com/johnhutchens1/status/344373050273312768
I liked that she was smart enough to put her daughter into counseling.
https://twitter.com/miriama59/status/344405486839410688
That they try to work it out for everyone.
tweeted https://twitter.com/paints48/status/344431277077827584
I like that they stay in touch.
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I am a fan of open adoption since I believe it is best for the child and both sets of parents. I love the show and hope to watch the second season.
https://twitter.com/oxygen/status/343835305822019584
I support adoptions. Two of my wonderful Uncles were adopted and they were very much “blood” kin.
I like that the mother is staying in touch with her adopted daughter,
i love how the birth mom can still keep in touch
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I like that the siblings will still get to know her. Hopefully help their sadness!
Wow, it is really emotional, but I like that they stay in touch. I think that helps the child in the long run. I am definitely for open adoption if its possible.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/VikkiBillings/status/344584819147149312
I love this show! Thanks!
I enjoyed how much they all cared for what’s best for the baby
Tweet https://mobile.twitter.com/jhoneypie411/status/344593220166107138
i enjoyed the bio parents and the adoptive parents all getting along and having an open adoption
How happy the baby was and how much she is loved
i love that they are having an open adoption!
Such bravery!
I like that both sets of parents were close and talked
it’s to sad
I like how the mother gets to stay in touch with the family but I could never have a baby then give it up.
https://twitter.com/bittripfan/status/344647535509504000
Sad, but the child will now have a better life.
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I love that’s an open adoption, and she can visit her child.
http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/344650668616847360
Yes, I loved this series last season.
I like how they’re willing to fight through the awkwardness of it all in order to build a relationship!
tweeted https://twitter.com/Lieut_Crunch/status/344658619788312579
I like how they stay in each others lives and there is no drama.
I like that they keep in touch.
The open adoption was very touching.
I enjoyed how Jamie interacted with her children.She is a very caring, attentive mother that wants the best for her children.
Tweeted this:https://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/344678085490245632
The open adoption was interesting.
I tweeted at https://twitter.com/likwan/status/344680601166692352.
I liked hearing that they kept in touch.
I won’t watch