Finally, an adoption story our children can relate to...on Sesame Street.
"Gina travels to Guatemala to adopt a baby, and Maria joins her on the trip to help her with the language." Gina's baby, Marco, is one of our own (or I should say THREE of our own). This season's episodes stars Ashlynn and Caleb (twins) and is scheduled to premier this week.... in Atlanta: Monday at 8AM EST (Channel 30 WPBA) and Tuesday at 9AM EST (Channel 8 PBS). Check your local listings for these special programs. Next season, Marco will be played by Matthew! Guatadopt.com is extremely proud of being involved in the "search" for our new stars. I can't think of a better program to show the way we feel about our children!
Posted by Kelly at November 5, 2006 09:23 PMI would LOVE to have a recording of these episodes, but can't find anywhere to order that sort of thing online. Anyone have a suggestion?
I could record it to VHS, but the technology is becoming obsolete. I could have a friend record it to Tivo and have it locked in their TV which doesn't do us much good.
Posted by: Jennifer B at November 6, 2006 07:18 PMToday's show was wonderful. Brought tears to my eyes....I love Sesame Street even more for doing this....!
Posted by: christine at November 6, 2006 10:47 PMI watched Sesame Street today and I got emotional watching the scene with the baby. Such a beautiful and smiling baby. What I didn't understand was why Gina would tell Big Bird & friends that she'd be back tomorrow (not in a few days or a week), because "Guatemala is far away." That's too bad--it made it seem so easy to just go pick up the baby. And it was unnecessary to shorten the timeframe anyway. A week is not that long and it could have been explained by saying something along the lines of, "Guatemala is far away and we need to get some things done there before we bring the baby home".
Posted by: Damaris at November 7, 2006 01:02 AMIt is a GREAT GREAT thing, I am so happy Sesame is doing this story line.
Posted by: Rita at November 7, 2006 12:18 PMJennifer B., regarding recording on Tivo, I believe they have the option, under recording options, to transfer it to VHS or DVD. I know ours has that option. Hope this helps.
Posted by: TL at November 7, 2006 02:19 PMI love Sesame Street! I grew up watching it, and so did my three children. My youngest and I sat down to watch Marco come home together. After the show we prayed for her brother Carlos to come home soon as well as all the children waiting for their forever families. Adoption is truly a wonderful way to complete a family. Thank you Sesame Street for shinning a positive light on the process. I too would love to get my hand on the episodes!! I can not wait to watch it with my son.
Posted by: Sara at November 7, 2006 03:41 PMI live in Illinois and just am catching up on the site did I miss the episode on Sesame Street or can I still watch it? I hope I can still see it. I would love to tape it as well!
Posted by: carrie at November 8, 2006 12:38 PMI was in Guatemala this week when the episodes aired but had set my DVR to record it. I watched it right after I got home. Never thought I would cry watching Sesame Street. Just hit so close to home after leaving my beautiful daughter behind in Guatemala. I am saving them for her to see some day!
Posted by: Susan at November 8, 2006 08:15 PMWould like to watch rerun of Gina's Adoption. Will it be rerun in Minneapolis? Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn Meuser at November 18, 2006 10:42 AMIf I can buy a copy from anyone please let me know! Thanks, Ashley
Posted by: ashley at November 25, 2006 06:12 PMIf anyone would sell me a DVDS, I would apprecite it as well.
Posted by: Michael D. Linkous at November 29, 2006 04:03 PM
I getting to curios of read about this sesame street episode.
Can somebody share a copy with me.
Thanks a lot.
Blanca morales
Congratulations Gina on getting Marco
Posted by: Susie at June 5, 2007 09:57 PMI am so impressed with sesame street for doing an adoption story. I wish I could buy a recording of the storyline especially the one where she sang to her new son, "im your Mommy now"...If anyone knows where I can purchase a copy please let me know...Thank you so much...Thank you Sesame Street! I have an adopted korean son so it was so great to see this storyline!
Posted by: Julie at August 7, 2007 10:30 AMI am so impressed with sesame street for doing an adoption story. I wish I could buy a recording of the storyline especially the one where she sang to her new son, "im your Mommy now"...If anyone knows where I can purchase a copy please let me know...Thank you so much...Thank you Sesame Street! I have an adopted korean son so it was so great to see this storyline!
Posted by: Julie at August 7, 2007 10:30 AMIt was so sweet. My one year old was laughing like crazy at the cute baby. I wish they'd show more babies on Sesame Street sometimes. I was just wondering, is Gina married? I know some countries won't let single parents adopt and I just want to know, since they chose Guatemala did they do their research. Anyone know? Thanks
Posted by: Heather at June 6, 2008 08:12 AM