Push Present?

JNBrickey

I had never heard of this until one of my friends said, "So what do you want your husband to get you as a push present?"  I think it's a little silly, but once my daughter is born, and we know her name I would like a necklace with her birthstone in it, and maybe her name on it.  I don't expect DH to present me with someone there at the delivery though, and I think it's kind of silly that that would be on someone's mind while in labor.

When I mentioned it to family on both sides after I heard it, no one else had heard of it either.

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ksales31:

I don't need or expect anything but its always been a tradition for my family. I also think its a great heirloom that can be passed on to that child so I think that it should definitely be something with meaning if you do receive one.

THIS! 

For my last two babies, my husband has given me a beautiful piece of jewellery that I will pass down to each of my children when they grow up. 

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FemmeFataleNat01:

This definitely reminds me of the 578739 debates about push presents when I was in 3rd tri with the twins.

They're NMS. I don't need a present for doing something I have to do regardless. Besides, this baby brought me a new house and a new car...I think that's more than enough.

I'm not in third tri yet so will look forward to more debates about it. Meanwhile...I had seriously never heard of it until my DH told me a couple we're friends with did it for their first born. 

I don't know - I think it's just a fun way to celebrate that moment - a little Christmas and a little Thanksgiving (I'm going to eat the sh!t out of food that I haven't had for a while). I do like the idea of jewelry as being more symbolic and something to pass on...

I also do like the idea about buying something for DH - definitely for dealing with my insanity these last couple of months especially. 

Meanwhile, though I'll probably demand two. LOL. 

melgrady

The only push present I might ask for will be either an appletini or margarita. Otherwise, I don't care whether or not DH buys me something because the only present I want is a healthy baby in my arms.

Birdies08

I hate the term "push present". It's like nails on a chalkboard ::shudder::

When we found out I was pregnant, MH asked if he was supposed to get me a present. I told him some people get one for when the baby comes, but he said he wanted to get me something before that (what a sweetie). I told him if he wanted to get me something to celebrate the pregnancy for Christmas, I would appreciate it. That seems to still be the plan.

When it actually comes to L&D, though, I'd rather he get something for the baby. My sister and I each have a stuffed animal from the hospital gift shop that our dad bought on the day of our birth. They have been very loved and treasured.

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I'm not requesting anything, but I'm pretty sure I'll get jewelry.

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cynnnabun:

I hate that it's called this, but I see nothing wrong with a man buying his wife something to mark such a big occasion. Like in Marley and Me when he buys her a necklace when they start their family. I just love how symbolic it is. I'm not asking for one, and honestly, would prefer jewelry or something symbolic over a kindle or something like that if DH did buy something. But, that's just me.