This post is sponsored by Oxygen, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
In season one of Oxygen’s I’m Having Their Baby, fans followed the stories of 12 young women who struggled with unplanned pregnancies and the decision of whether or not to place their baby in the hands of another family.The hour-long docu-series provided an intimate and emotional look at adoption by telling the too-often untold story through the eyes of the birth mother.
Following the story of these young girls provides a different perspective to the adoption process. In an open and candid forum, we see the impact this decision makes on the girls, the families and their friends. It also gave me a new appreciation for the struggle that accompanies such a decision.
A year or more has passed since the moms in season one gave up their babies and now Oxygen is sharing a web series that follows up with some of the families featured in season one. Two of these webisodes are below. “I’m Having Their Baby: Raising Nayamah” catches up with mom Jamie and baby Nayamah and “I’m Having Their Baby: Raising Vivienne” catches up with mom Mercedes and baby Vivienne. It is really remarkable to watch the follow up story of these families to see the birth mom’s strength and resolve that they have made the right decision for their baby. It is also interesting to see that both of these families have built a loving relationship between the birth family and adoptive family. I actually watched the follow up series before seeing the original stories of these two moms, and after seeing the follow up felt compelled to watch the original episode.
Get ready for season two by watching both webispodes below. (Don’t worry, they are doing great!)
I’m Having Their Baby: Raising Nayamah
I’m Having Their Baby: Raising Vivienne
/>Season two of Oxygen’s I’m Having Their Baby begins June 12, 2013 10 pm EST/PST. The new season will continue on this path, delving deeper into the lives of birth mothers entering the adoption process, their family and friends affected by their decision and in some cases the potential adoptive couples.
If you missed any of season one, you can catch up by watching six full-length episodes on Oxygen.com/baby. Once you have caught up on season one and watched the rest of the web series, check out a sneak peek of season 2.
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Lisa Brown says
I enjoyed seeing that the biological parents, picked excellent adoptive parents.
Lisa Brown says
Nicol and Sarah
D SCHMIDT says
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.
Janet W. says
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.
Janet W. says
Mariah & Amanda was my favorite.
Elena says
I liked that adoptive parents and bio parents keep in touch. I think it’s great
Margaret Smith says
What a great show. I like that both the birth parents and adoptive parents keep in touch. I think that’s wonderful.
Margaret Smith says
Mariah & amanda is my favorite
steve weber says
my favorite is when the little girl is looking out the window at the parents with such excitement on her face.
Sarah L says
I liked that the families kept in touch with each other.
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steve weber says
favorite episode from season 1 was Mariah and Amanda
Sarah L says
I have no TV so didn’t watch any of it.
Julie Wood says
It took a lot of love and courage for Jamie to give up Nayamah. But she knew that she was not going to be able to raise her, and she did the best thing for the baby by giving the baby up for a adoption to a loving couple! I think it makes Jamie feel so much better when she can see Nayamah and see how she is doing. Great episode!
Candice says
I love seeing the adoptive family and biological mother all hanging out together.
Julie Wood says
Episode 4 where Merecedes and Mickey place up for adoption their baby Vivienne.
Candice says
I liked Nayamah and Jaime.
June Ebinger says
I like that both the birth parents and adoptive parents keep in touch. THAT’S WONERFUL!
June Ebinger says
I HAVE NOT SEEN THE SHOW
Ellen B says
the families keep in touch
Ellen B says
Nicol and Sarah
Amanda Sakovitz says
I enjoyed listening to Mercedes and her decision to go back to college after giving up her baby for adoption
Marissa M says
I love how the adoptive and birth parents stay in touch!
Marissa M says
Mariah and Amanda were my favorite
Thomas Murphy says
I like that both the birth parents and adoptive parents keep in touch.
Steph Coupns says
I loved seeing Jamie get to visit with her daughter &the adoptive parents
Kathleen says
love how the families keep in touch and it remains a positive experience for everyone
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Seyma Shabbir says
That the mother (who already had kids) found herself pregnant but unable to support another child and give up that daughter to another family. That both families met and got along!
Betty says
The thoughtful process of maintaining contact between the birthparents and the adopted child/family is developing into a really positive experience. So different from the sheltered almost hidden adoptions of the past. Feelings are upfront and not being repressed.
Jessie C. says
I like Ep. 5 “Sarah and Nicole”
Jessie C. says
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.
shelly peterson says
I liked that the families stayed in contact and that Jamie got to see her daughter
shelly peterson says
I have not seen the show yet so I dont have a favorite episode but it looks like a good show and would like to start watching it
Tabitha P. says
i love how they remain in contact!
Olivia Rubin says
I found it surprising to me that she gave her 4th child up,for adoption. I wrongly assumed that it would be her first child, but was suprised that she has three at home with her. It makes me wonder if Namayeh will react differently as an adult knowing she has siblings that stayed with biological mother. Nonetheless, she is in a loving, healthy stable home that has the financial means and stability wanted.
Olivia Rubin says
I didnt see enough episodes of season one to choose a favorite. I caught snips here and there .
Deb K says
I like that both the birth parents and adoptive parents keep in touch.
rich morris says
I liked how they both look at the positives in the situation…like when the adoptive mom talked about the important thing being the kid knows everyone loves her
Kiara says
I really liked Nayamah and Jaime.
Jamie Brigham says
I love that she chose to allow her baby a chance to have a life and that she found an amazing set of parents who are keeping her in her little girls life.
nickie says
I liked Nayamah and Jaime.
Sandy VanHoey says
I loved that this momma knew she had to find and do what was best for her child with as difficult as it was for her and her other children. I also loved that they can stay connected with that child and this Mom did something so difficult but loved her baby so much she wanted the very best for her.
Adrienne Gordon says
I enjoyed that they kept in touch
stephanie says
i love that the families kept in touch with each other.
stephanie says
Mariah & Amanda
Mary Happymommy says
I like the fact that the birth parents and adoptive parents keep in touch. I think that’s the best case scenario.
Mary Happymommy says
I liked Nayamah and Jaime
Cynthia C says
I like that they decided to stay in touch so everyone could stay involved.
Margaret Smith says
What a wonderful show. I like how both the birth parents and adoptive parents stay in touch.
meredith says
I loved the involvement of all the couples! amazing that they shared their story
Paula V says
Love the openness of the adoptions in both videos. Especially with Mercedes and Mickey…they have become a part of the adoptive parents family….two families joined as one.
Paula V says
I didn’t watch the episodes but have watched both of these and Mercedes/Mickey is my favorite of the two.
christine jessamine says
I loove that everyone was able to get together to keep spending time with the baby
Amanda Hoffman says
i love how in raising nyamah the adoptive parents brought pictures that the birth mother and children get to keep
Sandy VanHoey says
I liked Mariah and Amanda
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I watched I’m Having Their Baby: Raising Nayamah and I like how the sisters still get to see their little sister. It’s pretty amazing how open this adoption is.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I liked episode 101 Mariah and Amanda
Norma Hammock says
I think that giving baby pictures to the birth mother was a great thing to do.
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
I really like that the birth parents and adoptive parents have a mutual respect and love for each other that drive them to create the best life they can for these children.
rachel travis says
I think its neat they let the birth mother be involved!
rachel travis says
I think episode 2 was my fave!
Lisa L says
The sisters were meeting their new little sister was precious.
Sue Ellison says
I enjoyed the fact that it was an open adoption and they still have contact with each other. My husband was adopted as a toddler and was an adult before he ever saw his biological Mom and Dad.
deanna hanson says
I like that the birth mother is involved
Tamar says
I love how they all bond together like one big family.
Tamar says
I love how the family bonds together like one big family.
Keely Hostetter says
That the decision was made in the best interest of the child
Stacey B says
I like when she gets to visit with her baby the most. Very sweet
robyn paris says
i like that the biological parents continue to visit.
courtney b says
i like how they show open adoption and how well it can work out 🙂
Stephanie Larison says
I love that it’s open, that everyone keeps in touch. I think that will work out great.
Kyl Neusch says
liked Mariah and Amanda
Kelly D says
I like that both Jaime and Mercedes had no regrets and that Jaime said she believes she found the perfect parents for the baby and that she is happy the baby has a father.
Jean Bullock says
I liked their positive attitudes and the fact that they chose the birth parents.
Sara Floyd says
I really like that the birth mother did what was best for her baby, even though it was hard for her!
soha molina says
I like that Mercedes and her boyfriend are still together and she is going back to school.
monica meza says
I love the entire open adoption!
Jen Haile says
I like that Mercedes is going back to school and continues to be in Vivienne’s life!
Bonnie Caselman says
It definitely seems like the best of both worlds for the parents giving their baby up for adoption. They get to see & play with the baby without any of the responsibility. It seems like a good situation for everyone involved.
Bonnie Caselman says
I didn’t watch season one but it looks interesting, I might give season two a look at.
amanda roach says
i loved Mariah and Amanda..awesome!
amanda roach says
I love that she gets to visit the baby
Sarah Hirsch says
i like that they can stay in touch because it must be hard to give a baby up for adoption
Sarah Hirsch says
the only episode i saw from season 1 was the first one with mariah and amanda
Kelly R. says
I think it is nice that they gave pictures to the birth mother.
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
i admire the maturity of the mother. she is making a wise choice giving her baby to a woman who is ready for one
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
i liked episode 104
Nichol Tone says
I like that the birth mother gets to choose the babies parents
melissa allen says
its great that they let her be a part of the babies life, but I think that would be confusing for the baby as it gets older
Chantelle Knick says
To be honest, I really didn’t like much of anything about it. Probably not what you want to hear, but it’s just not something I’m really into watching at all, and I want to be honest.
Kristin S. says
I really appreciate how open the adoption is and accepting of the birth mother.
Chantelle Knick says
I don’t have a favorite episode from season 1 – I’ve never heard of this show before.
Tabathia B says
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
I liked that mercedes didn’t want to be a teen mom and opted for adoption so that she can go to school
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Cynthia R says
i enjoyed seeing nayamah play with her siblings. very Touching they can continue their relationships
Kristen N. says
I love how caring the parents were.
For my favorite episode, I have none…. I love them all!
Cynthia R says
i didn’t watch season one, from season two I like raising nayamah though
Katie K says
love that the families kept in touch
Victoria Carlson says
I love seeing the birth mom in the video. Such a huge thing to have so many family members around a child!
Julie D says
I like that it’s an open adoption.
Monique Rizzo says
I would say the communication between the families.
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Christine Halverson says
I think its great that they are able to be involved in her life still.
kelly Nicholson says
i like the positive adoption storys
kelly Nicholson says
Tell me which episode from season 1 was your favorite.
episode 104
Susan H. says
I love the unselfishness of the birth mamas and that they are able to interact with the child and the adopting family.
Cody Anderson says
I love that they are still able to see the little girl they gave up it must make their life easier knowing that she is ok
Cody Anderson says
My favorite episode was of course the first one.
Gricelda Castro says
My favorite was the 1st one
Dawn K says
I am stunned at the selflessness of the birth parents.
ANN*H says
Some women give up their child not because they dont want them but because they do love them and want them to have a better life than they can give them. People that cant have children now can have the chance to adopt a child and be happy. You dont have to give birth to that child to beable to love him or her. We just never know what we may do.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Love That Adoption Has Brought These Families Together, It Touched My Heart To See Nayamah Interact With Her Biological Mom!
Heather Hayes Panjon says
My Favorite Episode Was Raising Nayamah!
Mya Murphy says
I can’t watch stuff like this. I had a child at a really young age and gave her up for adoption. Sorry, it would kill me…:(
Mya Murphy says
I won’t watch, so I can’t answer #2 either.
Brynn says
I love that they kept open adoption 🙂
Brynn says
The first episode was beautiful!!
Austin Baroudi says
I liked that the girl acknowledged that she wasn’t ready to take care of a baby and decided to adopt the baby to a family who was ready.
Austin Baroudi says
I never heard of this show till today but I’ll definitely be checking out season 2!
Deb S says
I enjoyed the open adoption process. I have a friend who did this 5 years ago. Amazing people on both sides.
Rachel says
I love how involved Mercedes and Mikey get to be in Vivienne’s life. It should help them all as she grows up.
kim says
I like that they were smart enough to know they couldn’t take care of a baby and the fact that it is a open adoption they can know how the baby is!
Jaime Hendrickson says
I love that they put the childs well being first. Realizing you are not whats best for your child is the most unselfish things you can do.
ANN*H says
The first episode was the best of them I think
Heather Lopez says
My aunt Lisa and uncle Joe were birth parents for my aunt Cindy and uncle Russell, who could not get pregnant at the time. Many years later, my aunt Cindy and uncle Russell were able to have a son of their own, but my aunt Cindy soon developed cancer and passed away. They think the hormones from having her son might’ve triggered the cancer growth. My cousin did not learn that her real parents were my other aunt Lisa and uncle Joe, until years after my aunt Cindy passed. It was a pretty rough time, and my cousin actually ended up not talking to our family since then. Needless to say that people might have good intentions, but it can backfire.
Jen Haile says
I enjoyed episode 3 of the first season!
samantha s says
I thought it was great that they had an open adoption and were able to get along really well. It was very sad and touching to watch but very heart warming at the same time.
Ashley Tucker says
I like seeing how the familes can have a open adoption and get along very well.
Courtnie says
I like that they all will be able to see the baby.
Taryn Pasco says
I love seeing that the open adoption worked out wonderful!
Christine says
avorite was the 1st one
Christine says
like that they all will be able to see the baby
Ashley Suzanne says
Positive adoption
Rachel Beltz says
I love the selflessness of the mothers, and being able to see that their child is going into good hands!
Rosanne says
I loved that it supports giving up babies for adoption over abortion that it is a beautiful loving unselfish act
Rosanne says
I liked the 1st episode the best
Nicole Sender says
I like the positive, thoughtful adoption stories.
Nicole Sender says
I think that the first episode was the best one.
tina reynolds says
I really like that it was an open adoption I think that is really important for everyone involved especially the child. You can never have too many people loving and wanting the best for you. Thanks for the chance to win
Helga says
I like the birth mom meeting with thw adoptive parents.
Helga says
I like the first episode best.
Melissa T. says
I like how both sets of parents can be open minded and have such open communication between them to do what’s best for the child.
Katherine H says
I like how they all get along together!
Kamla L. says
I love that both the birth parents still get to be part of the children’s lives. I think these children are blessed to have so much love form both sets of parents and that they make an awesome extended family.
Kamla L. says
I loved both episodes !
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Enjoyed Seeing The Biological Family And Adoptive Family Come Together !
Vunda V says
its a really hard yet mature decision she has to make but she does a good thing by allowing someone to adopt her baby!
Nancy says
I like that she was able to make a decision based on the best interest of the child, was OK with it and continues to keep in touch. A very hard choice to make, especially at such a young age.
Katherine says
Teh sacrifice Jamie made giving up her child and the adoptive parents allowing her to still have a part in her daughters life
Birdie Skolfield says
I love that both sides wanted to be in the babys life
Jill H says
I love that the adoption is open and that they will keep in touch.
Jill H says
The first episode was my favorite
Melissa says
Love this show but didn’t realize they had the webseries follow ups. I LOVE catching up on what has happened in their lives.
Brenda Burgess says
I loved the second video and they came to agreement on everything together. They are also letting a nice couple adopt the baby.
Brenda Burgess says
Well I have never seen it until now, but I will try to start watching it in the near future.
Inna says
Open adoption is great.
Maria Iemma says
I love the open adoption concept
Maria Iemma says
I have the whole season on DVR so I can watch it when I am off this summer.
joseph gersch jr says
i like that the bio mom still has contact
Barbara Montag says
I enjoyed seeing the birth mother’s maturity – wanting what’s best for her baby.
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Wild Orchid says
I love that the mother accepted the reality of her life and did what was in the best interest of the baby. It is also great that the families can keep in touch.
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Chelsea reboulet says
I like the unselfishness of the birth mothers doing the right thing for themselves and the good of the babies. The open adoption has to be overwhelming, but knowing it’s whats best helps.
richelle bowers says
I like the open adoptions
Aubrey says
I like the families stay close
Margot C says
I think that for a reality TV show it’s astonishingly sincere; I believe them and think it’s wonderful.
Margot C says
I didn’t see season one, I think it’s on Hulu though.
rebecca shockley says
I like the choice of Open Adoption, very suitable to everyone!
rebecca shockley says
#6 with Megan I think
Stacey A Smith says
the open adoption seams like the best idea for kids to no that they are loved by the birth parents as well as there adopted parents .cool show.
Jamie Brigham says
I love the open adoption one, this woman thankfully gets to see her child, have pictures and the kid will know her which is fantastic
Rebecca Xavier says
In the video, I like how mature the birth mother appears to be.
Rebecca Xavier says
Episode 2 is my favorite.
Ann B. says
I like that it’s open and they can all share their lives.
Ann B. says
Keeping up with a family and hosting a blog is a lot of work….Thank you for all you do Jen.
Donna says
I like seeing adoption in a positive and realistic light.
Tami Alves says
So sweet and touching how the families become one!
Nancy says
I liked the way they were looking out for their babies.
Nancy says
I like the third episode.
Janna Johnson says
Love that the families stayed in touch
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laurie nykaza says
I did like that the bio mom still has contact i think it is important to keep a good relationship
Tina says
I love how the birth mother showed how much she loved her baby by wanting to give her a better life. I love how mature the birth mother is and that adoption is being shown in such a positive way!
Tina says
I have not really watched this show to have a favorite episode but I am definitely going to watch it after watching this video what an amazing show.
Christian Alejandro says
I like the concept. If they put effort into it, their approach can pay off.
Christian Alejandro says
I liked the Pilot. It was interesting to be introduced to it.
Geoff K says
What I enjoyed the most was seeing the maturity with which young mother Mercedes is handling a very complex, difficult situation, and the support she has from her boyfriend and the adoptive family.
Michele Baron says
I enjoyed the love shown for the baby…by her birth parents and her adoptive parents…
Stacey B says
I liked the one where she ended up keeping her baby. I think she ultimately made the right decision
Jessamine D. says
I like that the biological mom can still visit her child 🙂
Charlotte says
I like that the families still stay in contact!
Charlotte says
My favorite episode was when the woman gave up not only “one” but two babies to a lovely family. I also liked the one I think her name was Megan? where in the end she decided adoption just wasn’t right for her after looking and spending time with her little one.
Tara says
the show looks interesting
petra says
I like how the families stay connected
petra says
I’ve never seen the show until now
Robin says
I loved that the parents keep in touch with each other
Ashley says
I hadn’t heard of this show, but I really like the premise of it.
Matt says
Cool idea.
Susan Smith says
I like how the families stay connected, I know if I gave my baby up for adoption I would want to be able watch him/her grow up.
heather says
What an amazing show! Thanks Oxygen for giving America perspective on such a hot topic.
heather says
The pilot was my favorite; it drew me in to the characters and i was hooked for the rest of the season!
Daniel M says
the open adoption where they can keep in touch
Ellie W says
I like the relationship between the birth parents, the adoptive parents, and the child.
Amy Orvin says
The open adoption was touching.
Rebecca Peters says
I like that they keep in contact
KIM H says
I like that they are making a decision based n whats best for baby
Michael R says
This is a great view on the alternatives after giving birth.
Richard Hicks says
Like that they are having the open adoption as it will be good for all in the long run
Suzanne Lewis says
I love that Mike and Mercedes are still together.
jules m. says
i like that they let the birth mom stay involved
Susan Smith says
My favorite episode for season 1 was Mariah and Amanda because Amanda has to decide whether to place her baby with her sister who wanted her baby or an adoptive couple she has picked out.
Amanda L. says
What touched me the most was the fact that Mercedes made the decision that was best for her and her baby, knowing that she wanted to pursue college.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
the way the new family opens their hearts to the natural parents
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Karrie Millheim says
That they put the baby first and that you can do open adoption like that
Erica C. says
I like that it’s an open adoption.
kim e says
The tough decision to give up your baby to a different family.
sheryl cullum says
I love that the birth mother was welcomed
Brittney House says
I like that the moms stay in touch
Karen Gonyea says
I love that they are always considering what is best for the baby 🙂
Tiffany Hearn says
I like that they stay in touch.
Denise Donaldson says
I like that the two families stay in touch
Sandra Marra says
I like that the decisions were based on what was best for the baby! That is what it should be about!
Amanda Sakovitz says
My favorite episode was Nicol and Sarah
susan smoaks says
i love that they have such an open adoption and they stay connected, it’s such a wonderful story!
JoAnn F. says
I like that the mom still stays in contact with the family.
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Roxann says
I like that both families stays in touch.
heather s says
I like the openness of their relationship and that everyone is involved in the child’s life.
Vikki Billings says
I love that the two families are going to stay in touch. If its possible I believe its the best thing for the child.
Sand says
I liked that the families kept in touch.
S Carter says
I like them showing the families connecting after the adoption.
Donna K says
I like seeing the child with everyone.
Yadira Juarez says
That the birth mother stays involved.