Carrie Underwood has the voice of an angel and although most people know her as a singer and a celebrity, she is also a mom, a role she takes very seriously. Underwood and her husband, Mike Fisher, already have a son, and another child on the way (she recently told Entertainment Tonight she already has the name picked out for baby No.2), and since her journey into motherhood she has made a lot of relatable comments.
She understands the mommy guilt that comes with almost every situation, and she hates saying goodbye to her son when she has to work, but she has also found parenting to be a wonderful, rewarding experience.
Underwood could not be more in love with her son, and she has spoken about how he has changed her life and also her mood, making her into a happier, better person -- although some fans won’t believe this was possible because she’s always been amazing.
Despite Underwood living a glamorous life, she has the same struggles as regular moms, including some less-than-glamorous situations in which she has been forced to deal with a toddler's body fluids! Below are 20 things she has taught us about being a mom.
20 She Understands The Guilt When It Comes To Using Formula
Moms judge other moms. It shouldn’t happen, but it does, and a lot of the judgment is around whether a woman chooses to breastfeed or use formula, which is probably why there is guilt related to the topic.
It’s a choice, and sometimes it’s a necessity, something which Carrie Underwood addressed in an interview with People.
She said, “You feel guilty about every single thing, every decision you make, everything you do. It's hard. My supply is nil. We have to supplement with formula. I'm doing the best that I can, you know?”
19 Taking Her Son On The Road With Her Has Been Wonderful
Carrie Underwood doesn’t have the life of the typical mom, but she is relatable because she also has managed to be a mother while holding down a day job.
Although, unlike many other day jobs, she’s allowed to bring her little one with her on the road, which is something she told Today has been a great experience.
She said, “I’m fortunate because I get to have my little guy with me. I was so concerned about going on tour and how it was all going to work. How am I going to be a mom? How am I going to do what I do? He’s learned how to hang with us and keep up. It’s been really wonderful having him out on the road.”
18 She Wants A Big Family And Is Open To Adoption
Carrie Underwood got some slack for mentioning to Redbook that she wanted a big family but because she had her first child at age 32, and she was 35 at the time of the interview, she felt as though she may have missed her chance to “have a big family.”
But what should have been focused on in this quote is the comment she made next. She said, “We always talk about adoption and about doing it when our child or children are a little older. In the meantime, we're so lucky to be a part of organizations that help kids, because our focus in our lives is helping as many kids as possible.”
17 Asking For Help Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of
It’s not easy to ask for help, and even when people do offer to help it’s hard to tell them exactly what you need taken care of. But this is something that Carrie Underwood is learning how to do, and she told Redbook that if she could offer any advice to other moms, it would be to ask for help.
She explained, “Accepting help is hard for me, but I'm learning. Sometimes I feel guilty that this is my son's life."
Although her life is not typical, she did explain that she gets help, revealing, "We have a nanny who helps out, especially when we're on the road.”
16 Baby Announcements Are Really Special And Something To Be Celebrated
Carrie Underwood got really excited about her and her husband Mike Fisher’s second child, and she decided to announce the happy news in a video uploaded to Instagram. In it, she said,
“You might be wondering or asking, ‘Carrie, why is your tour starting in May?’ Well … yay! Mike and Isaiah and I are absolutely over the moon and excited to be adding another little fish to our pond.”
Having a baby is something to be excited about, and it’s news that should be celebrated, which Underwood reminds us all.
15 Almost All Moms (Even A-List Ones) Are Plagued With Mommy Guilt
It’s not easy saying goodbye to your little one and walking out the door, knowing full well how much they want you to stay. But it’s not always possible to spend every second at home, whether that’s because a mom needs to work, or just to get a little "me" time, and Carrie Underwood knows all about mommy guilt. She spoke to Parents about her experience, saying,
“That was hard standing at the door saying, 'Mommy's gotta go, be good, and bye-bye.' That's no fun..."
14 Her Child Is The Apple Of Her Eye And The Sweetest Thing
Carrie Underwood may be a world-renowned superstar, but she’s also a mom and a very doting one at that. In fact, becoming a mother has been one of the greatest moments in Underwood’s life, and she spoke about her love for her son during an interview with CBS News, revealing, “My son, Isaiah, is the sweetest thing. And he’s the best thing in the world.”
She was commenting on how her life is wonderful because she as an incredible husband and a beautiful little boy, and sometimes that makes her feel as though she can’t be mad about things because she’s so blessed. However, she’s realized she can be both.
13 Family Vacations Are One Of The Most Beautiful Times In Her Life
There is a time to work hard, but there also needs to be downtime, and Carrie Underwood is trying to find a balance when it comes to her work and home life. She understands the importance of spending quality with her family and told Parents that something she’s looking forward to now that she’s a mama is taking family vacations.
It's also something she's never really experienced before.
She said, “I think it will be fun for the first time to really get to have family vacations. My sisters were quite a bit older than me and we didn't really do family vacations. We had none with all of us—my parents and myself and my sisters. We had two separate families, kind of, because of the age gap between us.”
12 Her Post-Baby Focus Is All About Health
A lot of things change when you become a mother, and it’s not just the sleepless nights and the multitasking on a whole new level, but also changes to the body.
This is a topic many women don’t like to talk about, but Carrie Underwood reminds us that it’s not what should matter, because what’s really important is being healthy.
She shared her thoughts with Today (via Romper), saying, “At the end of the day, it's all about how you feel. It's about being healthy and being healthy for your family. It's easy to say, ‘Who cares about what other people think?’ But it's about you and your little one. That's it. That's all that matters.”
11 Gone Are The Usual Day Trips, It’s Now All About Parks And Zoos
Before becoming a mom, a typical weekend may have been a late brunch with friends at a swanky restaurant, or an afternoon spent shopping, but activities change a lot when you have a little one to care for, but also entertain.
Carrie Underwood’s days have also changed, and despite being one of the most glamorous women in the world, you can find her doing activities that most moms do. She revealed as much to People magazine, saying, “On days off, we look for parks and zoos and aquariums.”
10 It’s Important To Celebrate Dads And All They Do
A mother is often thought of as the primary caregiver, but that’s not necessarily true, and even if it is, men should still be celebrated for their roles.
Carrie Underwood understands the importance of praising her husband for the fantastic job he does as a father.
On Father’s Day, she took to Instagram to pay tribute to him and how their son is “so blessed” to have him as his dad. She continued, “You are an incredible example of what a father should be...patient, kind, loving and so much more. You are never afraid to hug and kiss him or be silly with him. He knows he is loved beyond measure and that you will always be there for him..."
9 Motherhood Comes With Its Own Very Specific Challenges
No one is ever going to say being a parent is easy, no matter how rewarding the experience may be. But Carrie Underwood has also found that being a mother comes with its own, very specific challenges, especially when it comes to juggling work-related demands, and the demands of your little one.
She spoke about this in an interview with Today, saying, “I felt a little bad that he doesn't have a ‘normal’ babyhood. My friend told me I needed to cut myself some slack and said, ‘God gave him to you and he knows what you do.’ Once she said that, I was like, this is the way it's supposed to be and I should not worry so much. I give motherhood my all. I give entertaining my all.”
8 The Little Ones In Your Life Can Make You Feel Like A Queen
Carrie Underwood is used to having her hair and makeup done before leaving the house for big events, but one of the most magical things happened to her when she became a mother because it was her son that made her feel like a queen.
She recalled the story in an interview with People, saying, “This morning, Melissa, my hair and makeup artist, was starting to put my makeup on and he’s all in his pajamas and he said, ‘No, don’t do that!’ and I was like, ‘Why, baby, why are you upset?’ 'And he said, ‘I like you just how you are.’ He didn’t want me to put makeup on. That made me feel pretty.”
7 Baby Proofing Is A Very Real Thing, And It Gets Put Everywhere
It’s only when you become a mother that you learn just how many dangerous things there are in your home, as well as breakables. So many breakables.
You start to realize you need safety access gates, special latches and locks, and 101 other things, and this is something Carrie Underwood knows all about.
“My bus is outfitted for him — he has a crib in the back, and everything is safe there,” she said to People. “That’s a whole other thing — when you’re in a hotel, they probably wonder why I put the big plant in the closet. It’s because he’ll grab it.”
6 Motherhood Is Not Always Hard, Sometimes It’s Wonderful
Mothers and fathers may complain about the headaches of being a parent, the stress, the lack of free time… the list goes on and on.
But some parts of being a parent are incredibly rewarding, and it’s obviously not all bad. In fact, Carrie Underwood happens to think that parenting was easier than she expected.
She told People, “I think I honestly expected — I know it's going to sound weird — but I expected the worst. I've never been around babies before, to be honest, but he's so laid back!” For this reason, she was actually pleasantly surprised.
5 Teaching Children To Care For Their Animal Companions Is A Beautiful Thing
Although celebrity moms often speak about how their lives have changed since giving birth, they don’t often speak about how the lives of their pets change. Carrie Underwood has, and she’s reminded us of an important lesson.
Before welcoming her first child into the world, Underwood was a dog mom to Ace and Penny, and when she had her son, she wanted to teach him how to interact with her pooches.
She shared a photo on Instagram of Isaiah and Penny, and spoke about how “with lots of carefully watched playtime and working hard to teach both how to treat each other, we've managed to do alright!” Now they even love each other.
4 Even The Most Glamorous Women In The World Deal With Diapers
Carrie Underwood is beautiful, talented, and hardworking, but she also gets peed on in the mornings! In one of Underwood’s most relatable mom moments ever, she took to Twitter one morning to share how her life has changed since having a son.
She wrote, "Welp, I got peed on this morning. What a way to start the day! #momlife #MomProblems #WhereAreTheDiapers."
Fans loved her message because it was a reminder that celebrities, behind their glamorous lifestyles, are really just like the rest of us.
3 Motherhood Puts Carrie Underwood Into A Great Mood And Makes Her A Better Person
Of all the ways that motherhood has changed Carrie Underwood, one of the biggest impacts is has had was not just on her lifestyle, but also her mood. "I definitely feel like it's changed me as a person. I'm happier. I'm in a better mood a lot of the time,” she told Redbook.
Underwood has made no secret of the love she feels for her son, and she enjoys spending time with him, even doing the most simple things like watching cartoons.
2 Sometimes Technology Is Needed To Keep In Touch With Loved Ones
It’s healthy to limit the use of technology to spend more quality time with your children, but technology can also be a fantastic tool. Especially, when you have to be kept apart from your loved ones, as Carrie Underwood revealed in an interview with People.
When she’s on the road, she makes sure to stay in touch with her husband, but also realizes the importance of her husband and her son connecting.
She said, “We FaceTime almost every day so [Mike] can have a little interaction with Isaiah.”
1 She Never Dreamed Of Kids, But Couldn’t Imagine Life Without Them
Carrie Underwood was not one of those people who dreamed about having children. She didn’t grow up picturing her life with a certain kind of man, or little ones surrounding her. Although, when she met her husband, Mike Fisher, she assumed they would have kids.
In an interview with Parents, she spoke about this, saying, “I guess I always assumed someday I'd have a husband, but I didn't sit around thinking about 'Oh, this is the kind of guy, this is what my wedding is going to look like.
' I never daydreamt about any of it, and then I found Mike and we were just kind of always together and I was like 'Oh, well this is how much better life can be.' The same thing with Isaiah…”
References: Entertainment Tonight, People, Today, USA Today, Parents, CBS News, Carrie Underwood Instagram