Super Mom

My mom’s working on her next assignment and I don’t know when I’ll hear from her again.  With everything that’s been happening with Patrick lately, I wish she didn’t have to leave so soon.  I wanted to discuss my feelings about having a child, but it didn’t seem fair to burden her with my problems while she was having fun with Noah.  Now that she’s gone, I miss her more than ever.  I admire my mom for the person she is and I’d never want her to change, but sometimes I wonder how different I would be if she focused on me instead of saving the world.

Comments

[Gina]

Moms are there for you to burden them, you know she would have been there to listen. Your mom is definitely a free and independent spirit, which is one of her best qualities. I imagine it must be hard for you sometimes, though.

[baRlene]

Cheer up, Robin! You turned out alright, all things considered! Things will get better. My wish for you is that someday soon you will get the chance to start your own family, have a husband that will love you unconditionally and put you first among other things and a child that you both will adore. I have no doubt that you will do right when you have a kid of your own, you'll be a great mom. Hang in there and I sure hope that Patrick is IT for you 'cause you two are great together. Take care.

[Patti]

You and your mom are much alike. You need to have it out with her, though, and heal once and for all. Also, you will be a great mom, and wanting a baby is not the main reason you and Patrick should breakup, it's his sleazy flirting and disrespect at work. Also, please tell Epiphany to back off of you. She needs a good scissor kick.

[Elizabeth]

Hey, count your blessings, kiddo. Maxie and Georgie's parents, Frisco and Felicia, can't even be bothered. At least YOUR parents are still on the radar.

[Angela]

Why not call your mom anyway, Robin? She's always going to be there for you. I'm sure she would encourage you to think about what you really want. Anna likes Patrick for you and I'm sure she would urge you to talk to him and discuss both of your feelings with each other. Why not do that? You and Patrick need to have more communication with each other. You love each other. Even if you both have differences of opinion, it would be wonderful that you both talk about them together.

[debbie]

I know how you feel about your mom. It seems she is too much into herself than being a mom. Try and email her or call her.

[Jim]

Don't worry, Robin. Someday your mom will retire. After all, your mom can't keep on working as a super spy forever, even your dad. When you and Patrick decide to get married and start having kids of your own, both your parents will retire from their spy work and become full-time parents again, and someday they're going to become grandparents. Robin, you should know both your mom and your dad cannot work forever.

[rebecca]

I just wanna say I'm so happy that you and Patrick are still together. I wish you two luck for a happy future. And your mom and Noah, how cute. I hope that one day you and Patrick will have a baby. Good luck.

[RJ]

Robin, your mother is a great woman. I agree that the two of you might not have the most conventional of relationships but in the end what matters is love, and your mother adores you. It is normal to wonder, but don't worry. You have a lot of your mother in you and when it comes time to make major life decisions, she will be there to guide you, if not physically, in spirit. You are at a crossroads. Hang in there and don't give up. In the end, I know you will make the decisions that are right for you.

[Michael]

Hang in there, Robin. Sometimes life is tough but you always seem to pull through!

[Nancy]

I understand about admiring your mom. But don't sell yourself short. You have become an amazing woman in your own right. Dealing with HIV, being a doctor and having Patrick all on your plate is not an easy feat. And you do it every day. Yes, your mom is saving the world, but so are you.

[JEANETTE]

Your mom is your mom and will never change. You are who you are because of the parents you have. You are strong, independent, smart, tough. If she had babied you, how would you be - dependent, soft, wimpy. I will take the strong. Talk to your mom, she will listen and probably love that you are turning to her for help.

[Jody]

Robin, you need to dump Patrick and get with a real man who isn't afraid of commitment and family. I was sorry that your pretend romance with Nikolas this summer didn't turn into something more. He's a man who is everything Patrick is not. You've known him for years, and I think you two would be wonderful together.

[amie]

I know how you feel... but you do know in your heart that your mom will always be there when you need her. All you ever have to do is ask and you know she will move heaven and earth to be there for you in your time of need. She knows if you ask, it must be important and you are very important to her. Even though she isn't here now, she's really not that far away.

[squirrelhome]

Robin, I can't imagine your being more fabulous than you already are. You have true integrity, guts and compassion for others. What do you feel you are missing? Anna probably has regrets about not being there for you. She's probably just waiting for a reason, you, to rein in her superspy ways. Heck, give both of you a break and tell her what you want. Your Mom, for her to be a bigger part of your life. You know you are worth it.