Do you want or expect a "push present"?

AnimalHouse

I don't expect or want anything.  He mentioned that one of his friends told him he should get me something and I told him that was silly.  The baby is present enough.

Shacora

I'm from Philly and I got Diamond Earrings when I had my son...  I say why not?  If DH wants to get you something for carrying his child for 10 months, enduring the aches and pains of pregnancy then labor...  Why the heck not?  To say the baby is "the present"...  Yes we will all be happy to have our babies, but after they get here its still not "happy happy joy joy".  You will enjoy getting a little something just for you...  I have hinted I would like a David Yurman bracelet this time, but DH knows he is not obligated he can get whatever he feels I deserve and I will be fine w/ that..  Even if it?s nothing at all.

demmie326

While DH has commented about jewler, I really don't want it. The baby arriving is a huge gift on its own. Besides we share bank accounts so I would be paying for it and I would rather use the money towards our family.

WaitingforOlivia2009

I had never even heard of a push present before DH came home one day and was like I want to get you something special after the baby is born what would you want. I told him at first I didnt want anything just his love and support on delivery day but when we talked about it he mentioned jewlery that could be passed on. So I chose diamond earings that I could pass onto our baby girl maybe at her 16th birthday or something.

miemie20

well i didn't even know what a "push present" was until i read some of the replies.

no i don't want/expect a gift for pushing. as long as the baby comes out safe and healty that is good enough for me.

sara_smile

I don't expect anything huge, and OF COURSE the baby is the biggest deal ever, but I think the idea of DH or SO giving a present to the mother of his child is sweet.

turtlegirl115

I'm not expecting anything and don't really care one way or the other.

dsoltys

I guess I'm the minority here.  I have never asked for anything, But DH usually gets me some kind of jewelry.  This time, I'm going for the most pracdtical choice.  I want a Dyson!

kenitaw248

Same goes for me! I don't think he has ever heard of a push present. 

threegs

I don't expect one but I joke about it all the time so it's become a push wish list!

Like pizza, fries, ice cream, beer, chocolate.....you get the picture. I've created a "day of labor" meal wish and everytime we go somewhere and I realize I can't have something (diet restrictions due to blood pressure) I add it on...it makes the whole thing (diet restriction) more bearable but we do it jokingly; I know I won't allow myself to eat all that junk, not all in one day, at least! LOL

If I were to get a little something I would love a charm with all our children's names and birthdays but I have many b-days and mother's days to get one later.

Oh, and we went to the Apple store the other day and I pointed out a very nice Mac book that would be perfect for making baby's albums and videos....that would be awesome! But not expected.