Heidi Montag's inspirational motherhood quotes through the years
Heidi Montag is known for her time on reality TV, but her biggest achievement is being a mother to sons Gunner and Ryker.
Montag rose to prominence after joining the cast of MTV's The hillswhich premiered in 2006. Her personal life was documented on the show as she fell in love with her current husband Spencer Pratt.
The couple married on screen in 2008 before having a real wedding ceremony a year later. Montag and Pratt expanded their family with son Gunner in October 2017, which changed their lives for the better.
“Heidi was a parent with a very, very intense attachment,” Pratt shared exclusively We weekly in June 2019 about his wife's close bond with their child. “I'm sure some would say extreme, but for me it was just being a super mom. …To be fair, if so [wasn’t] for The hills [revival]I don't know if she would ever have left Gunner's side.'
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While trying to have another child, Montag and Pratt offered a candid insight into their fertility struggles. Us announced the news in June 2022 that Montag was expecting a second baby, and she gave birth to son Ryker later that year.
“I've always dreamed of it [having boys],” she said Us in December 2022. “That's what I always wanted growing up, whenever anyone asked me. [I’d say], 'Oh, I want three boys.' Now I, including my husband, have the three boys.”
Montag joked that she was “the queen of the castle,” adding, “I'm so excited that Gunner has a brother.” I just think that is a special relationship.”
At the time, Montag did not rule out the idea of a third child. “Right now I feel very full. I am very happy, but you never know what the future holds,” she said. “Nothing makes my heart fuller [than my family].”
Keep scrolling for Montag's sweetest motherhood quotes:
Her calling
Montag celebrated her eldest child's first birthday with a sweet tribute, writing via Instagram in October 2018: “God is amazing. Gunner is such a blessing, and I can't believe it's already been a year. It has been the most amazing and challenging year of my entire life. But it was just so amazing, every moment.”
The biggest job
According to Montag, participate The hills revival helped her grow as a mother.
“[The Hills: New Beginnings] was actually a blessing in disguise. It was nice because I wouldn't have left [Gunner], and I needed a little encouragement and motivation to do that. It is still very difficult for me to leave him,” she said Us in July 2018. “The best thing for me is of course being at home and being with my son, and I love being a mother, [but] At the same time, it's good for both of us to go out every now and then.”
Worth the wait
Montag opened up about her pregnancy after years of trying to have a second child.
“I couldn't be more excited. I don't know who I'm most excited for: myself or Gunner or Spencer. I just felt like something was missing. I felt like there was someone missing in our family that I had an intense love for. And I kept praying about it,” she says Us in June 2022. “I'm like, if I'm not meant to have another child – because I had accepted that at this point – I just didn't want that desire to be that strong and I just wasn't sure if it was so it was. will happen or not. It just makes me so emotional.”
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Family of 4
After welcoming son Ryker, Montag discussed the lessons she learned Us in December 2022: “Parenting is really different this time.”
“I just think I have so much more to focus on with Gunner and with our businesses… I'm busy!” she added. “It just feels very different and easier.”
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In December 2022, Montag discussed his efforts to ensure Gunner did not feel left out following Ryker's arrival.
“[I’m] juggling Gunner's hearts and making sure I have that time with him. … Mom guilt is something I'm really trying to balance,” she explained Us. “It's just more people to worry about all the time. … I just love Gunner and Ryker so differently, but it's equal. I just feel very whole.”