Mary Beth Whitehead Quotes

My baby is obviously more important than anything else.

The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.

When you become a parent, it's not all about you anymore.

I gave myself to my children. It happens to some women.

Being a mother has been my greatest teacher and also the most self-sacrificing thing I've ever done.

Parenthood is such a lesson in self-sacrifice.

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.

When you have children it completely shifts your focus; they become the most passionate love of your life.

When you become a mother, it's a common thing that you just want to put every ounce of your being into your child, which is a very beautiful experience.

I have always been a great believer that women should support women, and my admiration goes out to mothers everywhere, as they constantly put their own needs behind those of their children, embracing daily uncertainties and entering the new uncharted territories that each day brings, to be, in return, rewarded with joy and unending love.

As a mom, you do what you have to do without even thinking about it.

Becoming a mother has been the most amazing experience - in an instant, you become strong. You have to be a little bit wiser; it's the most important job in the world.

I am just trying to live for my kids. It is all about my kids now. I love them endlessly.

I love being a mom. It's my favorite thing. If I had to give up everything and just be a mom, I would.

Motherhood is always an act of courage.

There is no greater good in all the world than motherhood.

Mother's love grows by giving.

My priorities had been changing before I had Addie but after she was born they changed completely. I don't count - my daughter sort of owns me.

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.

The moment you have a child, in an instant your life is not for you, and your life is completely, 100 percent dedicated to another human being, and they will always come first. It changes you forever. It changes your perspective, and it gives you a nice purpose and focus.

Being a mother is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me in my life.

You bring children into the world. You love them with heart and soul.

I think you really have to become a parent to understand what you will endure to be there for your kids.

Being a mother is the best thing that ever happened to me. Before you have your first baby you are a girl and then you become a mother. There is no transition into being a woman; you literally become a mum and being a mum means you always love someone else more than yourself and it is an unexplainable situation.

A mother has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.