Jenna Elfman 'Highly Recommends' Motherhood

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Recently announcing that she is expecting her second child with her husband Bodhi, actress Jenna Elfman has found her niche: motherhood! “Being a mom is the most amazing thing I’ve ever done in my entire life,” the 37-year-old tells PEOPLE TV.

Completely head over heels for her 2-year-old son Story Elias — “I really love my son,” she gushes — Jenna admits watching her “happy and active” little boy leaves her feeling satisfied.

“It’s the most rewarding thing ever. I highly recommend becoming a mother.”

Jenna’s new show Accidentally on Purpose premieres Monday, September 21st at 8:30 p.m. on CBS. Her and Bodhi’s new arrival is due in March.

– Anya

Comments

My hubby and I are deciding if we want a fourth or not, we are very happy with our three kids, but I. love, love, new babies.I love my kids so much, so I have to agree with Jenna.

- Callen on September 20th, 2009

Callen, have baby number 4!

- Tina. on September 20th, 2009

I cant wait for her new show to start tomorrow. I have missed seeing her on t.v. All new babies in the world are a blessing. Have the 4th Callen. I would if I was you.

- Michelle on September 20th, 2009

Love it!

- Shelby on September 20th, 2009

That is adorable: “I highly recommend becoming a mother.” I love that! I hear too many people tell me not to have kids that it’s refreshing!

- Stephany on September 20th, 2009

Not a big fan of jenna elfman. I also don’t like when women tell other women they should have children because they feel it’s right for them. Apparently, motherhood is not for all women otherwise child abuse, murder, neglect and abandonment would not be around. Please Ms. Elfman, stop praising something that you feel all women should pursue. It isn’t for everyone. I’m glad you are happy being a mom. Not all of “regular” women can afford to hire nannies, cooks, etc to help raise our children. Like many. I have to work to support my family and it isn’t all fun & games.

- Raelyn on September 20th, 2009

callen, i’d say have the 4th if you guys are happy together and think you can afford another. why not? it truly is something very unique having a child and i hope to do it as often as we can manage. we’re on 5 currently but definitely going to expand. nothing has made me happier. but that’s just a personal choice. to each their own.

- JM on September 20th, 2009

Raelyn, she is not saying you HAVE to become a mother. She is just highly recommending it because she loves it so much. I’m sure she understands that not everyone wants to become on or simply can’t.

- Laura on September 20th, 2009

Laura- Exactly! She never said “All women should become mothers”, or anything like that. Just that she RECOMMENDS motherhood. And she’s also not saying that motherhood is all fun in games. All she said is “It’s the most rewarding thing ever”.

- CelebBabyLover on September 21st, 2009

“It’s the most rewarding thing ever. I highly recommend becoming a mother.” well, i just had to have a hysterectomy, not all women are able to have kids. As much as i would love a child it wasn’t possible! adoption has been hard.

- g!na on September 21st, 2009

Raelyn: cranky much? You are totally twisting her words. She never said motherhood is for everyone and its always fun and games. Its just coming across as if you are jealous.

- iluvallbabies on September 21st, 2009

Tina and JM. Thank you

- Callen on September 21st, 2009

Well said Raelyn! Hearing Jenna, and other women, say motherhood is “the most rewarding thing ever” gives the impression if a woman is not a mother whatever she does is not as good or as rewarding as being a mother.

I guess I’ll just stop researching a cure for cancer, eh.

- eternalcanadian on September 21st, 2009

eternalcanadian, i would say for me, motherhood is the most rewarding thing ever. and there’s nothing wrong in saying that because that’s just giving my personal experience. it’s an opinion like saying chocolate is the best ice cream flavour ever. i really think there is no need to be sensitive about that because she was just stating what her experience had been. if for you, your job or whatever else is the most rewarding thing, then that’s great. wonderful in fact. you’re allowed to have a different opinion, but there’s nothing wrong in someone being enthusiastic about their own life choices and explaining what the experience has been like for them.
i don’t think anyone’s saying that your life won’t be rewarding if you don’t have kids…

- JM on September 21st, 2009