Push present???

Salsera29

aliletz said:

I'm packing a couple of airplane bottles of tequila, plastic shot glasses, and a lime in my go-bag.

I love that, but I'm probably just going to go with the good drugs in the hospital and save the booze for home. I think DH would frown on mixing.

Lmhjdw

Haha I know right

wmcalister

I thought the idea was ridiculous during my first pregnancy. On the day we brought dd home from the hospital my husband gave me a card and a band to go with my wedding set. It was to signify a big moment in our life. It took us two years to get pregnant and it was an emotional roller coaster. I thought the ring was sweet and it was totally unexpected. I look forward to passing it on to my dd one day. I'm glad he thought of it on his own or else it wouldn't feel genuine. I don't care if I get anything this time around But I sure wouldn't be sad if he surprised me again!

tourqeyes

Just want to say how I find it humorous that as soon as LoisLayn tells her, no you are wrong, she refuses to come back and own it (yet continued to update other threads).

coybig

so tell me more about this... I really don't want to get this wrong since I obviously screwed up and didn't get her one the first time (sorry, @klemck, I owe you one). 

Do I give it to her while she's pushing or after?  But if it's after, then isn't it an After Push Present?  This doesn't seem very fair to the child either... mom gets a present on their birthday?  damn it, now I need to shop for two presents.

priadean

Mine said ha... the baby is the gift.

priadean

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priadean

lol... oops...

tourqeyes

priadean said:

lol... oops...

Oh pria. Lol. I'll help you tomorrow in chat.

ashtonblair123

I just want good food delivered tou hospital room immediately after I'm allowed to eat. That's all.

dobbyisfree

I do admit after reading all this I immediately said to my husband - i now require you to bring me a turkey sub to the hospital as soon as I deliver!! He promised he could make that happen haha

milkandhoney77

I just can't believe how many replies this post got. 

runrinserepeat

@uws22, don't you know I've been disappointed for almost two years now?!


LOL.

tourqeyes

amelianickel said:

I just can't believe how many replies this post got. 

I can. I was waiting for it.

Lmhjdw

I know! I really opened a can of worms!

coybig

@klemck, you didn't answer my question... do I give it to you while pushing or not?  is crowning too late?

runrinserepeat

Oh while I'm pushing for sure. Nothing says I love you like giving a lady diamonds while she's pooping and screaming on a table in front of you.

drunkenhandstand

The "push present" I most certainly expect is Guadalajara (amazing mexican food 5 min from the hospital) ordered and delivered to my room for dinner that night. Those of you who live in Texas should understand this. Queso, chips, the works. We've had huge mexican food picnics in my hospital bed with my first two babies and I expect the tradition to continue with this one. 

emineminem

A pitcher of mimosas and a turkey sub with extra pickles will do me fine. I will get emotional and upset if DH does not bring these to me and will probably require a wahmbulance. (You crazy kids crack me up.)

CONativeGal

No requests on this end, I just want a healthy baby and a happy transition to parenthood.

TurtleMonsters

Dh says if I get a push present, he wants a pump present...though I thought allowing the pump to happen was present enough;)

CandieH1023

I would be happy with a all meat pizza

sherita461972

I talked to my husband, he said he'd probably will get me flowers or balloons... nothing BIG!  My daughter said she is gonna draw me the best, prettiest drawing ever!  I will be happy with those! 

anovelidea

I find it surprising how many partners have *laughed* at this idea. I understand that a push present may not be for everyone, but I certainly don't see why the concept would be considered funny. Think of all that we go through both physically and emotionally over the course of 40 weeks. Most of us also give up quite a few things that we love to ensure that our child is healthy. A push present is not necessary by any means, and obviously the baby is our ultimate reward, but a gift can be a very nice expression of love and appreciation from one partner to another in one of the biggest moments of their lives.

alyssa719

Meh.  I'm stuck in the 1950s and may have offered Hus the opportunity to hang out in the waiting room with a bunch of cigars to pass out after the nurses inform him it's over.  He *did* laugh at me for that part.

That was going to be my "new daddy present" to him. 

jensavicci

cyndelgrace said:

I got your push present right here.

@cyndelgrace

While this thread was a very enjoyable read (I needed a little spice in my life), I must say that I spent an absurd amount of time looking at your reply....in fact, every time I finished reading a page, I rewarded myself by clicking back to page 3 and enjoying the view. Thank you...thank you.

Jayers10

I see anovelidea's point. Being pregnant is harder than being married to someone pregnant. If a woman gets some earrings out of it who cares.

I don't see why people get so worked up over this? Some people are starting to sound like whiners who secretly want presents and are sad their S/O's laughed at them.

alygoo615

Jayers10 said:

I see anovelidea's point. Being pregnant is harder than being married to someone pregnant. If a woman gets some earrings out of it who cares. I don't see why people get so worked up over this? Some people are starting to sound like whiners who secretly want presents and are sad their S/O's laughed at them.

Not. at. all. My husband laughed at me and I laughed along with him. As @anotherdreamer said- MH did more than enough of his "share" during and after pregnancy. So much so, we decided to do it again. I don't need a present from him to show his love and support for me. The intimate moments and motherly connection I will have with this baby immediately that he will have to work for, is present enough.

anovelidea

alygoo615 said:

Jayers10 said:

I see anovelidea's point. Being pregnant is harder than being married to someone pregnant. If a woman gets some earrings out of it who cares. I don't see why people get so worked up over this? Some people are starting to sound like whiners who secretly want presents and are sad their S/O's laughed at them.

Not. at. all. My husband laughed at me and I laughed along with him. As @anotherdreamer said- MH did more than enough of his "share" during and after pregnancy. So much so, we decided to do it again. I don't need a present from him to show his love and support for me. The intimate moments and motherly connection I will have with this baby immediately that he will have to work for, is present enough.

I agree that it would be ridiculous for someone to demand a gift or to think they are owed a gift - that's not what I was referring to.  I also don't think that a gift serves as proof of a partner's love and support. I most likely will not be receiving a gift, and I am perfectly ok with that.  It just seems like some people are questioning why this would be an occasion for a gift as if the idea itself is completely ludicrous.  I see it more as a thoughtful gesture after a long and challenging journey.

On a side note, I have a friend who brings his mom flowers or a small gift every year on HIS birthday to thank her for bringing him into this world.  I think it's the sweetest thing ever that he acknowledges her like this on the day that people usually make all about themselves.  This, to me, is a similar sentiment.  I just don't think it's that crazy of an idea if someone wants to give a little something to the mother on such a special day.  

 

alyssa719

anovelidea said:

On a side note, I have a friend who brings his mom flowers or a small gift every year on HIS birthday to thank her for bringing him into this world.  I think it's the sweetest thing ever that he acknowledges her like this on the day that people usually make all about themselves.  This, to me, is a similar sentiment.  I just don't think it's that crazy of an idea if someone wants to give a little something to the mother on such a special day.  

 

I do this also - I give my mom flowers every year on my birthday, and she used to send my Nana flowers every year on her birthday. 

biglewzer

anovelidea said:

alygoo615 said:

Jayers10 said:

I see anovelidea's point. Being pregnant is harder than being married to someone pregnant. If a woman gets some earrings out of it who cares. I don't see why people get so worked up over this? Some people are starting to sound like whiners who secretly want presents and are sad their S/O's laughed at them.

Not. at. all. My husband laughed at me and I laughed along with him. As @anotherdreamer said- MH did more than enough of his "share" during and after pregnancy. So much so, we decided to do it again. I don't need a present from him to show his love and support for me. The intimate moments and motherly connection I will have with this baby immediately that he will have to work for, is present enough.

I agree that it would be ridiculous for someone to demand a gift or to think they are owed a gift - that's not what I was referring to.  I also don't think that a gift serves as proof of a partner's love and support. I most likely will not be receiving a gift, and I am perfectly ok with that.  It just seems like some people are questioning why this would be an occasion for a gift as if the idea itself is completely ludicrous.  I see it more as a thoughtful gesture after a long and challenging journey.

  

 

But the people who are finding this absurd, and have husbands that are laughing...that is exactly what we're laughing about. We're not whining that we want gifts or being bullies about it. THAT is the crux of our stance. You feel the same way that we do.