Being a mom is the most beautiful, exhilarating, exhausting, and overwhelming thing you will ever experience. As a first time mom, you’ll feel all of these – and more – all at once. It can be a lot and really make you feel like you’re alone and like you’re the only one experiencing these things. But you’re not and don’t ever forget that – hopefully these motherhood quotes with help.
When you’re in the midst of mom-ing, especially the newborn stage, it’s not always easy to remember that you’re not the only one who feels like this and that this is just a season of your life – it won’t last forever. In fact, it’ll go by a lot faster than you think it will. But you’ll learn that for your own.
Motherhood Quote Reminders For This Journey
For now, here are some fantastic motherhood quotes for you to keep nearby. They’ll remind you of all of that and more. They can really help shift your perspective and help you out when you’re in the midst of things. It’s hard being a mom, don’t knock it.
“When life gets hard, and you feel all alone, remember you mean the world to somebody, and that somebody calls you Mom.” – Anonymous
My mother actually said this to me when I became a mom. She reminded me with this motherhood quote that I’m my son’s entire world, and that really set a good perspective for me. Imagine – being someone’s entire world?! What a beautiful blessing.
“To wake up to the sound of my son saying ‘Mama, mama!’ [is] the best sound ever.” – Miranda Kerr
“Motherhood brings as much joy as ever, but it still brings boredom, exhaustion, and sorrow too. Nothing else ever will make you as happy or as sad, as proud or as tired, for nothing is quite as hard as helping a person develop his own individuality especially while you struggle to keep your own.” ―Marguerite Kelly
You’ll feel all the feels and experience all the emotions as a mom.
“A mother is a woman who shows you the light when you just see the dark.” – Grimaldos Robin
“Being a king, emperor, or president is mighty small potatoes compared to being a mother.” – Billy Sunday
It really is the hardest job out there!
“You will never look back on your life and think, ‘I spent too much time with my kids.’” — Kimberly McLeod
I actually started saying this to myself, it’s so true. This is definitely one of my favorite of all motherhood quotes.
“Mother is the one we count on for all the things that matter most of all.” – Katherine Butler Hathaway
“People very often say to me, ‘How did you do it, how did you raise a baby and write a book?’ And the answer is – I didn’t do housework for four years. I am not Superwoman. And um, living in squalor, that was the answer.” ―J.K. Rowling
You can’t do it all! It’s impossible! Something has to give, so don’t feel guilty for dropping the ball on something.
“Such a mysterious business, motherhood. How brave a woman must be to embark on it.”―M. L. Stedman
It takes a strong woman to be a mom – not everyone can and does do it.
“A good mom has bad days & great days & normal days & overwhelming days & perfect days & trying days & supermom days & just being a mom days & a whole lot of love & real & crazy motherhood days.” ― Rachel Marie Martin
You’re not alone!! Moms experience all the days, and not every day is the same. Use this motherhood quote to remind you of this.
“Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.”―Cheryl Lacey Donovan
“…moms, even good ones, sometimes lose it a little so as not to lose it all.” ―Susan Squire
You are still a good mom, even when you lose it, and you will lose it, and that’s okay.
“Being a parent is dirty and scary and beautiful and hard and miraculous and exhausting and thankless and joyful and frustrating all at once. It’s everything.” ―Jill Smokler
It’s everything! The good and the bad included. Keep this motherhood quote written on a card somewhere you’ll see every day to remind you just how incredible you are.
“HERE’S THE THING about motherhood. It exhausts you and thrills you. It kicks you in the butt, and the very next second makes you feel like a superstar. Most of all, it teaches you to be selfless.” ―Julianne MacLean
“The phrase “working mother” is redundant.” ―Jane Sellman
We’ll say it again and again and again (and this motherhood quote will help) – motherhood is work!
“A mother continues to labor long after the baby is born.” ―Lisa-Jo Baker
“Motherhood is wonderful, but it’s also hard work. It’s the logistics more than anything. You discover you have reserves of energy you didn’t know you had.” —Deborah Mailman
I truly never knew how I could function on such little sleep before.
“Everybody wants to save the Earth; nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes.” —P.J. O’Rourke
“A mother need only step into the shower to be instantly reassured she is indispensable to every member of her family.” — Lynne Williams
It happens to all of us – showers aren’t relaxing anymore, at least not for now. This motherhood quote reminds us that although a challenge we are a loved and crucial component of our family.
“Motherhood isn’t a typical love story, it’s the raw unedited version with all the outtakes, which is what makes it the most beautiful love story of all[.]” ― Jessica Urlichs
“The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” —James E. Faust
“In raising my children, I have lost my mind but found my soul.” – Lisa T. Shepherd
It’s true, you’ll feel like you lost a lot when you become a mom, but you really do find so much more. This is a great motherhood quote to add to your mirror.
“There are hard days in motherhood. But looking at your sleeping child reminds you it’s all worth it.” – Kara Ferwerda
Or when they smile at you!! That feeling is just incredible. Make a smiling picture of them your background, to really remind you that it’s all worth it.
“The work of a mother is hard, too often unheralded work. Please know that it is worth it then, now, and forever.” —Jeffrey R. Holland
“The joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.” —M. Russell Ballard
Motherhood Quotes To Keep You Going
Being a mother is no joke and sometimes we need all the reminders we can get of why this journey is so important not just to our children but to ourselves. We hope these motherhood quotes will help inspire confidence and reassurance that you can do this and you’re the best mom anyone could ever be for your little one.
About the Author
I had tons of fun in my 20s, but my 30s have been my favorite decade so far! From getting married and now getting to explore life with my best friend, I want to share my experiences and learnings with you. I've worked in both the nonprofit and corporate worlds and have freelanced all the way through. When I'm not working, you'll probably find me booking my next trip.