Photos: Superstar Athlete Moms

Strongskinnymom ... 2 points for making a point in less than the 100+ words happymom felt she needed. Grandma used to say, in an argument, the one doing the most talking ... is wrong. By the way, happymom, my daughter was extra-uterine ... THAT is a medical condition. Miriam Webster's On-Line Dictionary defines condition, as you attempted to use it, as a usually DEFECTIVE state of health (a serious heart condition). Pregnancy is neither a disease nor a defect, it is natural and, therefore ... not a condition. Feel free to check for yourself.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condition

wow, I'm so proud of you moms... but I hope you spend as much with your kids as you do your sports! I don't play sports but all my kids do, I am always with them at practice at a party hanging out with friends and at every game and even on there sports trips... (crazy)! I am a super sports mom and I like it like that : )

wow, I'm so proud of you moms... but I hope you spend as much with your kids as you do your sports! I don't play sports but all my kids do, I am always with them at practice at a party hanging out with friends and at every game and even on there sports trips... (crazy)! I am a super sports mom and I like it like that : )

Brian Olson, father to be retires after Athens Olympics but comes out of retirement to train and regain his #1 ranking to represent the USA in Bejing. Four time Olympic Judo player; Brian and his wife Kimberly of Longmont, CO are expecting their first child, a son in December. Brian retired after the Athens Olympics but was ask to consider a 4th attempt to not only regain his #1 ranking but to earn the right to compete in his 4th Olympics. The Brian Olson story; one to watch...

I would have to side with supermom19. thunder8, would you really put yourself before your kids in any situation? I hope you don't neglect them. I know if my mom cared more about her size and less about me, she would look great! but me, I don't even want to think of the kind of kid I would be. and I am eternally greatful to her for caring for me so much, always putting herself second. what if Mary put herself before Jesus? I think the trick is to find a healthy balance between nurturing your kids and putting in a little time for yourself each day. that sound fair?

OR perhaps it's shows children good work ethic and that they can follow their dreams and not let anything stop them from achieving those dreams

OR perhaps it's shows children good work ethic and that they can follow their dreams and not let anything stop them from achieving those dreams

kids should always come second to moms getting back in shape, who cares if they swerve off the path of righteousness a time or two, as long as you look hot everything will work it's way out

You all are crazy *** in my oppinion! I have had two children they are 11 months apart. I used to be the "athlete" and am still working to get my behind into shape. For whoever said that mom's shouldn't use their kids as excuses to let themselves go you are an idiot and obviously have never had children. It's hard work getting back into the shape you were before and the time constraints of having a child at your hip 24/7 is somewhat of an excuse. Obviously they should try to get into some sort of shape for their own good health., but I am so sick of hearing that we as women need to be size 4 that's horse *** in my oppinion. And don't even get me started on you strongskinnymom you are one of the worst, genetics does play a HUGE part in the weight loss procces! It doesn't mean you can't do it but it does make it a hell of a lot harder. For us as women I do think it is critical to show our own superstar self it doesn't have to be in the way we fit in our clothes, how many miles we can run, or how high we can jump. It should be how our kids treat themselves and others. And how they grow and develop. So all of the "the only way is the skinny way" mom's out there get over yourselves and spend more time with your kids!

thats really good that kids can have a person took look up on for when they get older.. unless ur Britney Spears..lol..

Dear lauraloco, It's so sad to hear a mother say that she thinks having children is a "disappointment or death sentence" and a "reminder of what you used to be". My son is the best thing that ever happened to me and I would never even think to use such words in relation to him. As far as I'm concerned, he and all children are miracles and wondrous and their lives go far beyond simply "complementing" ones life. Actually, Laura, pregnancy IS a medical condition. Considering your thoughts on motherhood, I understand that maybe your still a very young mother and don't really understand any of this yet, but it is important to try to be informed of the facts if you plan to raise a healthy child. This could explain your emphasis on "9 months of carrying a child", when many people actually looked at it more like an amazing miraculous adventure. Knowing that I was nurturing a life, I didn't just "carry a child" as you coldly felt you did. Laura, there are many more serious, devastating life altering things wrong with America than some overweight people. Again, Laura, you should brush up on these topics. And many of the "fat" people, are not at all lazy, I'll guess that you were lucky enough to not have any health or genetic issues that would contribute to your weight. If you're young, beware dear, what goes around comes around, if not, this brings me to another issue you need to look into. That would be one of the big problems with America, and that would be some of the the nasty, heartless, rude people that just spew comments out without a thought as to how they may make another person feel, and unfortunately, these kind of people tend to raise those kind of people. Lets hope you don't treat your children like that. have a good day dear!! :)

Jennie Finch is a great player but not the only mother on the USA softball team. Both Lisa Fernandez and Stacey Nuveman have sons too. I do know that Jennie Finch, Lisa Fernandez, and Stacey Nuveman are excellent mothers, especially Stacey Nuveman, whose son I'll help take care of during the Olympics.

I was walking out of a Tucson Sidewinders game when I noticed Jennie Finch standing there watching her Husband play baseball. My daughter who plays softball was with me. I asked Jennie to sign a autograph and she instantly said Yes! She took that baby of hers and swung him up on her hip and signed a baseball that we caught during the game. It was great She is awesome!

to lauraloco, just because a woman is fat does not necessarily mean she is lazy...or that she uses having a child as an excuse...that's just plain mean.

CONGRATS TO YOU, YOU MEDALING MOM, WHICH SOMEHOW WE NEVER LEAVE BEHIND THAT MEDALING EVEN AS THE KIDS GROW UP. LOL. MAKE US PROUD JENNIE. I APPLAUD YOU AND ALL THE HARD WORK FOR YOU TO GET TO THE OLYMPICS. GOOD LUCK TO YOU! GO USA!!