When it comes to watching shows on the TV, you will mostly find me watching some sort of reality show. One of my favorite channels just happens to be the Oxygen channel because I love the variety of shows I can always find. I LOVE the Oxygen Channel so much that I am willing to pay extra fee on my cable bill each month just so I can have access to the channel.
This past week while watching my shows on the Oxygen Channel, I seen a commercial a couple times for a new TV series called I’m Having Their Baby. This new show that premieres Monday, July 23 at 11 PM EST is about different women that are giving up their children for adoption. The first time this commercial came on, it grabbed my attention and I knew I wanted to watch it. This new show is a 6 part series that will follow 2 pregnant women each episode that is dealing with the life changing decision they are about to experience. Each episode is an hour long that and will let viewers learn about the adoption process as well as get to know the birth mothers and in some episodes you will get to see the birth fathers and adoptive families.
Since I had my first daughter was only 20, I do know some of the fears that women get when they are pregnant, especially at a young age. Adoption was never something I considered with my pregnancies, but I did have thoughts of adopting a boy after having two daughters and a desire to have a son. I was blessed and my son came unexpectedly a few years later and had he not, I might have considered looking towards adopting a son.
I am one of those moms that like watching that show Teen Mom, so know I look forward to watching this new series. I even have it set to record on my DVR so I don’t miss anything. From the clips that I have seen, it looks like this is going to be a really good series to watch.
Interesting facts you might not know (Source: The Adoption Option Report)
- 6 million women each year get pregnant
- 3 million of those were not planned
- 14,000 of those babies are placed for adoption each year
- Only 1/4 of women who choose adoption are under the age of 20
Oxygen’s new show, I’m Having Their Baby will be premiering on Monday, July 23 at 11/10c. You will also want to take part in the OxygenLive chat on July 23, 2012 at 11PM EST that will be happening at www.OxygenLive.com. This live chat will be moderated by Liz Zack, iVillage’s Editorial Director for Pregnancy and Parenting. I will be participating in this chat and I hope to see you there too! You can also find I’m Having Their Baby on Facebook and Twitter.
My thoughts about adoption - I personally think that states should impose a law that requires a waiting period between childbirth and the time that the women places consent to place her child for adoption. Giving your child up for adoption under any circumstance is a life changing event for both the mother and the child and I feel that birth mothers should have at least 72 hours to make their final decision.
What are your thoughts? Do you think their should be a waiting period or a certain time frame that should be allowed to the birth mothers to allow them to change their mind? Note: By answering this question in a comment below, you will also have the option to enter to win a $100 Visa Gift Card by using the Rafflecopter below:
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This show sounds interesting. I would like to watch it
My brother-in-law and his wife have adopted two babies. I would never give up my child for adoption, but would consider adopting a baby.
I don’t think there should be a mandatory waiting period. It might really be in the child’s best interest to be placed for adoption and if the mother is required to wait, she may bond with the child and decide to keep it and then later regret her decision and the child could end up stuck in a horrible environment.
Hope this show isn’t too exploitive
dont think this is the type of show that I would watch on TV
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I think a 3 day period would be good, just like buying house or car = major decisions
im looking forward to seeing this show
I am interested in seeing this show. I think a lot of people might be largely unaware at exactly how the adoption process works. I have recently gained custody of my nephew and we may be considering adoption down the road.
I am looking forward to seeing this show.
Yes, I think there should be a waiting period, but I am not sure how long it should be because in a matter of days the child starts bonding.
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when i was young i had a baby. I kept thinking that i could not provide for her since i could not provide for my self. i met a couple at the church who could not have children. They had so much more to offer her so i let them adopt her. I am so sure that she had a better life than i could have given her.
yes, there definitely should be a 90 day waiting period debbie jackson,
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I would never give up my child for adoption but I understand that some women are not in a situation where they should be having/raising a child.
This is such a tough question-I keep ‘putting myself’ on both sides. I would agree with a waiting period, but not if the adoptive parents already had the baby-even to loose the child after a day or two would be heartbreaking, I also agree with what another commenter said that the child could end up in a poor environment when there’s a loving & capable home awaiting. I know emotions run high after giving birth and i can easily see how a scared and overwhelmed mom could change her mind once she sees her baby, suddenly all of the obstacles she feared wouldn’t seem as difficult and she could become a wonderful mother. I don’t think anyone can really give a 100% for sure answer until one of us is in the shoes of either side.
I think there should be a waiting period, a new baby is such a life changing event.
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. As far as a waiting period, I think there should be one, but not too long of a time, because people need to move forward with their lives, but mother’s rights need to be protected too.
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Thanks for the giveaway. I really can’t wait until this show starts. I love watching things like this.
This show should be interesting.
definitely interested in seeing the show, but still cringing on the inside. Hope they do follow ups a few years after, on both side and the child
The show sounds intersting, so I think I’ll watch
It looks like an interesting show, but too heartbreaking for me to watch.
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Sounds like an interesting show
I really want to watch this tv show!
this looks like an interesting show
My life has not been touched by adoption. Although it is a noble act of love, I just hope that no children would ever be in such situations.
I don’t plan on watching the show, not a fan of reality tv
I think it would be and interesting show.
I want to watch this show!
I don’t think there should be a waiting period. I think the waiting period was the nine months. I think the choice is hard enough to make let alone being forced to wait. I know enough people who had to make the choice and it wasn’t made lightly.
I think the waiting period should only be a couple days.
Looking forward to seeing this show, thanks for the giveaway
I can”t wait to watch this show. My niece is adopted.
My niece and nephews are adopted and and it’s been an awesome experience. Can’t wait to watch other peoples stories.
I think there should be a waiting period but I am not sure how long. Seems like there is a point where the person can’t / shouldn’t be able to Change their mind
This show looks very emotionally gripping and interesting. I will most likely watch
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I forgot what the question was, I have a friend who has been a surragate mom, its doesnt bother me.
This looks like it’s going to be a very interesting show. I will be watching!!
Thank you for offering this giveaway. I agree with you. There should be a waiting period of at least 2 days.
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I don’t think there should be a waiting period. If she has made that decision to give up her child (or “they” to give up their child), I don’t think she should be able to change her mind. I just think there are some decisions that cannot be undone. I believe in 2nd, and 3rd, and 4th chances, but this is a big decision that she/they had about 9 months to make.
Obviously I don’t have all the answers, but this is my opinion today.
might watch it if i remember when it’s on (yeah 23rd)
wont be able to watch, we dont have cable
i agree that they should have time to make the decision. adoption is wonderful, yet a life changing event.
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Thank you for the giveaway!
I think I am going to give this one a try! I hope they pick normal people for the show and not ones that are over the top!