[Mod-LadyCoconut]

I don't know if you guys watch this show on MTV but they're always playing re-runs etc. and I can't seem to not watch it. Anyway the one tonight is the 'season finale' and its this couple who were dating and then their crappy parents met and got married, so now they're technically step-siblings. They want to give the baby up for adoption because they feel like someone else could offer it more... and their parents ( the would be grandparents) are like 100% NOT supportive and throw total FITS over it. It's just amazing how unselfish these kids are to me... and especially considering how awful their parents are.

It's just a really great and moving episode and if you happen to catch it while it's on I totally recommend you watching. It'll have you in tears for sure. I'm also impressed with what a great boyfriend the dad seems to be. Very loving & in-tune, etc.

Anybody see it, what'd you think?

[szczepanski]

I've been sobbing through the whole thing. I feel so bad for her, that her mom just blatantly doesn't support her.

There is nothing like being in that situation and having one of your main support systems telling you that you are doing the wrong thing. When I went through it, my step mom told me that I was being a selfish brat, because I couldn't just "get it together" and keep the baby. Then she had the audacity to show up at the hospital. So seeing her go through basically the same thing, ugh it breaks my heart. I am so glad that she has such good support from her boyfriend.

The gift from the adoptive parents really got me - I have a similar bracelet that I wear on important days (I'll be wearing it tomorrow to my ultrasound) that says almost the exact same thing.

Very touching story and I hope that eventually her mom comes around. Its so hard, and it is very much a loss - just a weird kind of loss thats hard to explain. I hope the adoption agency she went through also does follow up visits and makes sure that she and her bf are coping okay. I wish I could just give her a big hug.

I've seen a couple of episides. I'll DVR this one!

I think that giving a baby up for adoption when you know that you aren't able to care for it is the most generous, wonderful gift that you can give- both to that child, and to the parents who will be so blessed to have an addition to their family. It is truly a self-less act

[Mod-LadyCoconut]

Aw Heather that's so special that you have a similar bracelet. I was really touched by the adoptive mom's gesture with it... as if I weren't in tears already! I'm sorry your step-mom wasn't supportive during that time for you, too. I can't imagine doing a lot of 'big' things without my mom's support... but to give up a baby for adoption? That has got to be one of THE hardest things ever and to do it without your parents support? Nearly impossible. Those kids have great heads on their shoulders because not once did it feel like they were giving up that little girl because they didn't love her/want her or whatever. A few days ago when we dropped that kitten off at the shelter I was a WRECK, and that was clearly the right thing and this kitten had only been a part of my existence for like 12 hours. I seriously can't imagine giving up a baby. I'm so proud of those kids. About halfway through the episode I was horrified they were going to meet with the couple and then back out and I was feeling so bad for the couple... I'm really glad it all worked out.

[Lash]

I've been waiting to watch that episode, so I've gotta see if I can DVR it

[szczepanski]

I too was amazed that they didn't back down from their decision.

The one thing that bothered me was when the OB delivered the baby and she kept telling her to "LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!" when she clearly was NOT ready to look. That made a hard situation even more difficult - she just needed some time to prepare herself to hold the baby.....if she didn't want to look at it right away, she didn't need to.

I liked how they showed the process of choosing the adoptive family too. Thats a part that isn't seen often and its just like that, you are given profiles/biographies and you literally have to choose from pieces of paper. I mean, its not a "final" decision but its the first big step to a decision. I sat down with my dad and my sister and we passed them all around and we chose together. We each had a favorite and no one would say who it was until I did - turns out it was the same one.

Most of all, I hope this show opens the eyes to some girls or couples going through the same thing right now who had just written off putting the baby up for adoption as not something for them. Open adoption is a beautiful thing!

[greeneyes]

I've seen all of the other episodes except for this one. I've been pretty much disgusted with the girls/families in all of the others, I'm interested to see this episode now!

[Miracle]

Tonights episode was so emotional. I felt so many things. I cannot imagine going through that situation. I also thought the boyfriend was really loving and supportive.

I've watched all of them and thought that what Tyler and Katelynn did was AWESOME. He was a great support for her! The letter he wrote made me sob-- actually 3/4 of the epsisode did. Next week, all the Mom's will come back, including he awesome Farrah . I can't wait to see how Katelynn and Tyler react to seeing Carly!

[bittersweet]

I saw the two episodes before that one. The ones that I watched were ignorant girls who didnt have a clue, neither did anyone involved. In one episode the girls mother had another kid by her new boyfriend days before her daughter gave birth...and they all lived together with their grandma.

I'm not sure of what the intended message is with this show. Some episodes glamourize the whole thing with the girlfriends all excited about the baby and they get to move out from their parents, etc. Others just seem to be mocking the situation all together.

I personally think it is trashy TV at best.

[greeneyes]

You know what the number one thing is I have learned from this show (aside from the finale, haven't seen that one)? The guys are not held accountable and get off easy with little to no responsibility. This should be a wake up call to all the teenage girls out there who ask their boyfriends "What if we get pregnant?" and he says, "I'll be there for you."

[ANGWife]

OMG I was doing ok until the baby was born and the girl and her BF were holding each others faces and not watching her right after birth.


*** is wrong with their parents?!?! Those kids are trying to do a wonderful thing, I can't BELIEVE her mom was cursing at her on her birthing day.

Makes me want to hold Henry all day long!

[~*sierra*~]

hm i will keep an eye out for this show as i havent heard of it or seen it.
i just wanted to put in a good word for adoption, it rocks!

[amazing_love]

Sounds very interesting! Too bad i don't have cable.

[LaLaRose3]

Oh, I SOBBED and held Alice throughout that episode. Those were some of the most mature teens I have EVER seen. I really did not completely respect that show until this episode... it was a beautiful episode. When he was holding his head to hers and saying "We can do this, We can do this for her, Think of what a wonderful life she will have..."... Oh, that just broke my heart. And that letter he wrote was wonderful. Thy did such a loving, generous thing... and the fact that that "MOTHER" of hers (who I totally think was on some type of drug. WHO in the hell calls their 16 yr old a B word?!) was just horrible. I wanted to slap her, TBH.

I have that episode on the DVR and will be rewatching it. And did you see that they are having a reunion? The adoptive parents (who I loved!) are bringing Carolyn!

[Mod-LadyCoconut]

If you missed it or don't have cable or whatever, you can watch it online, along with deleted scenes, etc.

MTV's 16 and Pregnant | Full Episodes, Photos, Episode Synopsis and Recaps | MTV

[LadyGamer]

Ugh. I've been dying to watch it, but I can't because I'm in Canada Stupid MTV.

[Mod-LadyCoconut]

You can't watch it online? How do they know you're in Canada?

[szczepanski]

Originally Posted by LaLaRose3

I have that episode on the DVR and will be rewatching it. And did you see that they are having a reunion? The adoptive parents (who I loved!) are bringing Carolyn!

I wonder if they will talk more about the terms of the open adoption too. I love hearing that because mine is VERY open, in fact I emailed my birthdaughters adoptive mom this morning and told her about the show and that she should watch it too. She was excited about it!

I wonder if it'll be the first time they see her in person since placing her with the family. I'm sure they've had lots of pictures and phone calls....they seemed very open about sending pictures. Its an amazing thing to see talked about because people are more familiar with the adoption where they are giving up their baby and never seeing/hearing about them again. Open adoption is amazing...you never wonder how they are doing, what they are like and if they are happy. Its incredible peace of mind.

[SandKmommy]

Originally Posted by LadyCoconut

If you missed it or don't have cable or whatever, you can watch it online, along with deleted scenes, etc.

MTV's 16 and Pregnant | Full Episodes, Photos, Episode Synopsis and Recaps | MTV

Awesome! Thanks Shannon, we dont have Cable so I miss shows like this, its nice some are starting to be watchable online now (its how dh and I get our America's Got Talent Fix cause our converter box doesn't pick up NBC)