Greatest Gift

I was so caught up in baby business last week that I forgot all about my birthday.  The only gift I want this year is to be blessed with a child, but I wish it was a simple request.  I spent most of my weekend doing research on artificial insemination.  I didn’t realize that sperm banks offered such extensive information on donors.  There’s a lot more to consider than just physical attributes, and I’m not quite ready to imagine my child’s father being a stranger.  I hope to find someone I know who’s willing to donate their DNA, but if that’s not possible then I’ll have to explore my other options.

Comments

[Elizabeth]

Belated happy birthday!

Honestly though, can you not expect your friends NOT to put in their two-cents when the topic of having a baby via a sperm donor and Patrick come up?

[debbie]

You need to give Patrick another chance at being your baby's dad. I still think he is your best man for the job.

[Gina]

Happy birthday, Robin. I'm glad you are looking into other options for having a baby. I do understand that you would prefer the donor to be a man you know, but it might be hard to find a man you know who is willing to be a donor and nothing more. Any man in Port Charles is going to see you on a regular basis, it would be pretty hard for them not to be involved in the child's life somehow. It's good you seem to be thinking about that.

[Mary]

I want so much for you to have a child with someone who loves and respects you. I know that man is Jason Morgan. Maybe you can get him to realize that he has every right to be a father regardless of his lifestyle. No one has a right to make him feel that he shouldn't be a father or that he couldn't keep his children as safe as possible. You are the one to make him see and believe in himself again. You both would make an amazing family together. Jason, Robin and baby - the real Morgan family.

[Angela]

Well, Robin, you seem too enthusiastic that you want to have a child right away instead of taking your time to make your decision. I hope you will think very carefully about everything first.

[Nancy]

I have to take my hat off to you. That you want to have a baby and raise it on your own is a wonderful thing. When you told Patrick that he wasn't on your list I jumped for joy. He really does need to be brought down a couple of pegs. This is your choice. Patrick needs to get over himself.

[Shannon]

I fully support your decision to have a baby on your own, and I hope that you do not let the lack of a familiar sperm donor discourage you. If you can't find a guy you know who's willing to donate, then go to a reputable sperm bank. Don't let anyone, including and ESPECIALLY Patrick, take your dream of motherhood away from you. You can do it on your own, so stay strong and stay focused on getting what you want and go for it!

[Patti]

Please go with an anonymous donor. You are a strong and smart woman with self-respect and you deserve to be a mom. An anonymous donor is less hassle and you don't have to worry about someone trying to take custody of your baby or see the father every day in awkward situations.

[Cyndi B.]

Happy Birthday, Robin!! I hope you get your wish. I think you should reconsider your list. I think you may have marked Jason off too fast! Jason and yourself have a lot of past chemistry. And that ride he gave you to the hospital showed that there is still a spark there with the two of you! I just hope you reconsider that scratch you made.

[Jim]

Robin, I told you before, wait until you and Patrick patch things up between you two. Furthermore, ask Patrick to marry you and you can have as many babies you want. I prefer that you should have a baby with the man you love than having a baby with a complete stranger.

[Marge]

Happy Belated Birthday!! I hope that your dream will come true and eventually you will be blessed with a baby... but I wish you even more. I wish you would find your true love first, then out of that loving relationship will, in good time, come that fulfillment of a baby for you and your true love to raise and nurture together and fulfill your dream. It can work, Robin. You can have a real, true, honest-to-goodness love and still have and love that child you so desperately want. Trust me there is room in your heart for both... don't be in such a hurry. Enjoy each step of the way. I desperately hope Patrick turns out to be that true love. You two are the best - together!

[Jerry]

If it is a baby that you want, I say go for it. Patrick is a fool to not be involved, but that is his loss. Do what your heart tells you.

[Anne]

I've had enough of this baby obsession. You are acting like an idiot. I've seen the male residents of Port Charles and you do NOT want their DNA. Your list was the stupidest thing. Let me know when you grow back your brain. I have a feeling that will take more than nine months.

[Lindsey]

Robin, don't give up yet. You deserve to be a mother and will be a great one. I can understand you wanting to know who the father is. Go to Jason. You both share so much history full of love. You are getting closer and it is clear you both care deeply for one another. You were a family briefly before, all those years ago. Maybe now is finally the time for you to become that family and have your own child together.

[Felicia]

Robin, some of the happiest times in your life was when you imagined starting this family, having this baby with Jason all those years ago. That is the the baby you want. That is the future you still want after all this time. The love and connection between you two is still strong and still exists. I know you've talked with Jason about wanting to be a mother and he's so supportive of you. Don't you think there's a reason for that? You need to go after what you want. Your family - the baby and Jason. He would be a wonderful father to your child but you already know that, don't you?