This week "NBC Nightly News" debuted the first of Kate Snow’s series on transgender children.
The segment, titled "Jacob's Journey," was a hit with viewers. Nearly 8 million people tuned in to watch the story of 5-year-old Jacob Lemay, who was born a girl but has identified as a boy since birth.
Since the six-minute segment was posted to NBC News' Facebook page, it has received 10 million views and counting.
The "NBC Nightly News" reports on transitioning children are airing the same week that Bruce Jenner will sit down with Diane Sawyer for a "20/20" special, in which the Olympian turned reality-TV star will reportedly discuss his transition to becoming a woman.
In anticipation of Jenner's interview, NBC is taking a look into the lives of families raising transgender children. Here's the story of how the Lemay family knew their daughter "Mia" was transgender — and how Mia transitioned into "Jacob."
"Jacob is your typical, energetic little boy," says his mom, Mimi.
"He loves to run around and play in the dirt. He's a youthful, energetic little boy."
"He's the funnest kid and a great buddy," says his dad, Joe. "He was also born in a girl's body."
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