“I’m Having Their Baby” series begins

Oxygen's premiere of its newest docu-series “I’m Having Their Baby” is airing now. The six-part series gives viewers an intimate peek into the world of adoption. This is a an emotional story I wanted to watch, because I had to discuss that choice as a teenage mother, although I decided against it.

Not every mother has a choice. Each installment follows two pregnant women who have decided to place their babies up for adoption, and making the life changing decisions that come next.

In getting to know the birth mother, and in some cases the birth father and potential adoptive couple, the hour-long episodes allow viewers to bear witness to not only the adoption process, but the actual birth and heart wrenching final decision that each woman must face.

The series documents a range of poignant, personal stories as the women struggle with an unplanned pregnancy and ultimately, decides whether or not to place their baby in the hands of another family. However diverse the case, there is one thing that’s common – each woman wants the brightest future for her unborn child, and a better life for herself.

The premiere episode tonight features Amanda, a 28-year-old mother raising two boys, as well as her boyfriend’s son, in Chehalis, WA. This mom knows how much work goes into parenting, and given her current economic situation, feels she cannot properly support another child.

Mariah, 8-months pregnant, is also profiled in the first episode. She lives with her boyfriend and 9-month-old daughter in Anderson, IN. As the 18-year-old mom of an infant, Mariah knows she cannot afford another child and doesn't want to turn out like many other girls in her community: a young, struggling, single mother.

As I said, I wanted to watch this series and found out Charter Communications no longer gives me the Oxygen channel on expanded basic. I found out as I tried to tune in. So, I hope all of you enjoy the show and learn how difficult it is for a mother to do what is best for her child, even when it breaks her heart.

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