Anticipations

Here is a compilation of "the meat" of my blog...My musings on mommy stuff I contemplate most frequently. Email me at babymakingmachine (at) gmail dot com or leave a comment on my blog if you have a nomination for Mommy Moment of the Month!


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The Things I Look Forward to

While there are so many things I worry about in my journey towards motherhood, and that I enjoy about being childfree, there are so many (sometimes more) things I can't wait to experience.

In this section I'll list my ideals ranging from pre-pregnancy, to pregnancy, to mommyhood that I am looking so forward to.

Choosing a Name, The Nursery

The Things I'm going to miss

I know having a child doesn't mean my life is over, but my life as I now know it will be.

As I live my last [insert amount of time] without children I want to enjoy this time and do the things that will be more difficult to do with kids.

Late Night Partying, My Figure, Spontaneous Sex, Sleep

My Goals

We've all got them. And from getting in shape, to Baby Bucket Lists, I've got a bunch here. Here's a narrowed down version from what seems like an entire blog full of goals, findings and tasks.

Uncovered Secrets

There are SO many things I had no clue about until I started this blog. It's sort of been my quest to find out "the things they don't tell you" about pregnancy and motherhood. In this section I leave my findings.

Mommy Moments Like These

I'm not even a mother myself and this blog is about ALL types of motherhood (pre, to-be, one-day, and actual). I find inspiring posts that make me think a little more about the type of mom I want to me and spotlight them on my blog and archive them here.

November '08, December '08, January '09

Superstitions and Fantasies

I know people always say "tell God what your plans are and wait to hear him laugh" or something like that, but hey... A girl can dream can't she? Here I'll post all my random findings, potential plans, and superstitions dealing with pregnancy and motherhood.

Rock Your Brand at Blogher 2010

"Building on the momentum of five consecutive sold-out annual conferences, BlogHer '10 will bring bloggers from every corner of the blogosphere together for hands-on learning, rich discussions, opportunities to meet with the brands that support them and plentiful networking opportunities. BlogHer ’10 will take place on August 6 & 7, bringing over one thousand attendees together to celebrate 2010."

Blogher, the largest blogging conference for women is calling my name once again. I went last year after winning the 4th Wheel Contest with The Blogrollers.

I'm not sure yet what my pregnancy status may be during the conference but I know I'm going... And who knows, maybe I'll be bringing a little one with me!

I am now actively looking for Blogher’10 Sponsorship. If you are a PR representative or a Business who would like to have your company pimped out at Blogher’10. Please contact me as soon as possible for more information.

Some opportunities you will get:
Free advertisement space on my blog
Tweets and promotional posts about your product or company
Product or company promotion up to and during my trip

I'm Jennifer aka Future Mama and I've been chronically my journey towards motherhood since November 29th, 2008. My blog has grown rapidly, and it continues to grow as I document my experiences, research and review products and promote related brands. I'm also a reporter and have a passion for writing, and social media. Thank you for considering me. I look forward to working with you, and representing your brand and Blogher 2010!

Testimonials

"What a fun post!! We loved the video/writing/picture combination you came up with, and the Anchors Away looks fabulous on you! Thank you so much for the time and creativity you put into your post; this is one that we won't forget!"- Shabby Apple

"We absolutely loved working with Jenn. We love her blog and think she is so GREAT to have all of the fun giveaways! Hope to be able to be involved in another giveaway soon!"- JK Vinyl Designs

"I enjoyed working with Baby Makin(g) Machine on her Live Blog Give-away! It was a total hit and I had lots of traffic from her wonderful followers!"- Mod Mom Me

"Jenn is so friendly and has shared her thoughts, questions & experiences with so many women struggling with similar challenges in their lives. The experience was fantastic! Rather exciting to see who would win. The address came in, I shipped off the yoga mat bag to the winner and hope she likes it! Great idea for a fun-filled, educational and inspirational way that women can connect through."- ChellaBellaDesigns

"Jenn, the mastermind and future baby makin' machine, has been such a pleasure to work with! The contest she invited me to participate in garnered truck loads of new visitors to my etsy store--which was a big help, since it was only my first week of business when she contacted me. She's incredibly friendly, quick to answer questions/responses, and professional. To sum it up, would I work with her again? YES."- Janiey

A big HUGE hello and welcome! Thanks for coming over from Twitter!

It's not often you'll find a "mommy blog" that chronicles life BEFORE baby (and before TTC). After marriage I knew deciding when to have children would be the next biggest decision of my life... And I wanted to plan accordingly.

Just to tell you a little about me... I'm a career-driven wife of nearly six years.

My day job is a journalist, so I'm having fun tying in my research and reporting skills here on my blog. I'm really just a young, fun-lovin' person who is just trying to enjoy life.

I started this blog last year as a way to put down all of my thoughts on children. I've gone back and forth a lot on whether or not I'm ready, but finally I'm thinking I am. September I finally started trying to become a mother at the moment, and that's when I officially turned my machine "on" then October 2009 I got my first POSITIVE pregnancy test.

To quickly catch up on my Baby Story (Pre-TTC and beyond) Check out my Baby-Makin Journey.

I hope you'll stay awhile and leave some of your wisdom because I LOVE advice from moms and pregnant women, and I LOVE reading experiences from other women going through the same thing! I do giveaways about once a week now so check in for those on Thursdays.

You've seen mom blogs, and pregnancy blogs, but this is something a little different... I focused on that stuff, but before that all happens... A Pre-Pregnancy blog, gone PREGNANCY blog gone (hot) MAMA Blog, if you will. I've been forming opinions and ideas of what I hope and THINK I'd do... Now it's time to eat my words and confess how it really is.

I'm hoping women like you can share your secrets (really, tell me everything, even the nasty stuff they don't tell you beforehand), help me think of other questions, and find the answers as you follow me on my journey toward motherhood.

Oh but watch out... I ask difficult questions and post crazy findings, I don't hold back, I'm only just beginning and I'm loving every second of it!

So look around! A good place to start would be my by visiting my "popular post" section, if you like what you read you can subscribe or follow me! If you're on Facebook and like my site you can become a fan! Oh and answer my poll to the right! And you can also find me on Twitter: @BabyMakingMama

A big HUGE hello and welcome! Thanks for coming over from Top Baby Blogs.

It's not often you'll find a "mommy blog" that chronicles life BEFORE baby (and before TTC). After marriage I knew deciding when to have children would be the next biggest decision of my life... And I wanted to plan accordingly.

Just to tell you a little about me... I'm a career-driven wife of nearly five years.

My day job is a journalist, so I'm having fun tying in my research and reporting skills here on my blog. I'm really just a young, fun-lovin' person who is just trying to enjoy life.

I started this blog last year as a way to put down all of my thoughts on children. I've gone back and forth a lot on whether or not I'm ready, but finally I'm thinking I am. September I finally started trying to become a mother at the moment, and that's when I officially turned my machine "on" then October 2009 I got my first POSITIVE pregnancy test... Yep I'm PREGNANT with my first!

To quickly catch up on my Baby Story (Pre-TTC and beyond) Check out my Baby-Makin Journey.

I hope you'll stay awhile and leave some of your wisdom because I LOVE advice from moms and pregnant women, and I LOVE reading experiences from other women going through the same thing! I do giveaways about once a week now so check in for those on Thursdays.

You've seen mom blogs, and pregnancy blogs, but this is something a little different... I focused on that stuff, but before that all happens... A Pre-Pregnancy blog, gone PREGNANCY blog! if you will. I've been forming opinions and ideas of what I hope and THINK I'll do when I got pregnant, or when I give birth... Now it'll be fun to see what I actually end up doing.

I'm hoping women like you can share your secrets (really, tell me everything, even the nasty stuff they don't tell you beforehand), help me think of other questions, and find the answers as you follow me on my journey toward motherhood.

Oh but watch out... I ask difficult questions and post crazy findings, I don't hold back, I'm only just beginning and I'm loving every second of it!

So look around! A good place to start would be my by visiting my "popular post" section, if you like what you read you can subscribe or follow me! If you're on Facebook and like my site you can become a fan! Oh and answer my poll to the right! And you can also find me on Twitter: @FutureMama

My Fourth Wheel Adventures on the BlogHer or Bust Road Trip! July 20th-27th

Main sponsors:
SkincareRX
Conceive Online

Other sponsors:
Dittany Baby
Kellogg's
Shabby Apple
Belly Bar

If you are interested in being a sponsor here are some things needed for my trip:

Clothing for the trip
A Camera
A Poken
Unique travel packs
Music for the road trip

If you are interested in donating any of these items, or funds the in the amount of the item, or a portion of the amount, I would be happy to promote your brand during the trip as well on on my blog before and after the trip. I will also put your company ad on my blog for a period of time. Length depends on the donation. We will be stopping in different cities on our road trip, and blogging, video blogging, and Tweeting the entire way from Atlanta to Chicago, so there are many different avenues and places you will be promoted.

Please contact me for more information.

Contact

Have a question or suggestion? Email me. 

I'm now available for boutique photography. If you need professional photos for your shop and/or an adorable model, shoot me an email. I'm able to get photos back to you within 10 days of recieving the item(s).

I'm accepting review/giveaway requests on a very limited basis at this time, however I have friends who blog who do reviews and/or giveaways full time. My recommended blogs to work with can be found here.

I am accepting requests from small business/ mom-owned companies on a limited basis depending on my time. I'm especially interested in reviewing baby girl clothing and accessories.

Note: I don't do "commercial posts" about products. I will include a photo of your product and mention it with a link. This is in an attempt to keep my posts genuine and relevant. My blog is a journal, not a bulletin board. I like it, and my readers appreciate it. If you are ok with this, want more information, or to contact me about advertising and/or a copy of my media kit please email me or fill out the form below.

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