XP: Push present?

bananacupcake · December 2010

Who's getting push presents and what are you getting?If you know what you are getting then please please share my DH would really appreciate all your help

AshasaurusRex · December 2010

I'm getting a baby:).

pixieprincss · December 2010

My push present=bringing home a baby.

rider5344 · December 2010

WTH is a push present? It's not what it sounds like is it? Seems stupid.

JustOne · December 2010

A healthy baby.

JustOne · December 2010

rider5344:
WTH is a push present? It's not what it sounds like is it? Seems stupid.

Your H gets you a present for going through birth.

rider5344 · December 2010

JustOne:
rider5344:
WTH is a push present? It's not what it sounds like is it? Seems stupid.
Your H gets you a present for going through birth.

Thats what I thought....stupid

kristinromero · December 2010

Not sure why everyone seems to be so "opposed" to push presents on the bump? My DH is getting me a ring with the baby's birthstone.

ReneeDear · December 2010

I dislike assigned gift giving. DH and I don't give gifts for occasions like anniversaries. Spending time together is far more important.

lizsites · December 2010

kromero01:
Not sure why everyone seems to be so "opposed" to push presents on the bump? My DH is getting me a ring with the baby's birthstone.

I'm not quite so sure why, either. I'm not giving or getting anything (that I know of) except for a baby, but even so, I don't necessarily feel that it's stupid to give or get one.

katieh1023 · December 2010

I can't imagine giving that serious thought. I think if I said anything about it to DH, he would be shocked. We're not much for assigned gift giving either. It just seems a little silly.

pkate98 · December 2010

DH doesn't do push presents or any kind of presents really. But a nice motherhood ring or necklace would be a good gift for that. Some teacher friends gave me this pendant before I had DS and I love it!

Jenniferk08 · December 2010

I would like a charm for my pandora with the baby's birthstone but I do expect it.

futuremrshackney · December 2010

lol I don't think my DH has ever heared of this.

I liked pp suggestion of birthstone ring. Not sure what kind of budget your looking at. One of my gfs requested diamond earrings. Maybe a charm? A build a bear?

This is a custom I've only recently become familiar with, so I don't really know what is expected

Mama_SAS · December 2010

I have no problem with push presents IF the H thinks of it on his own.

If a woman requests or requires one then I judge.

Nyki06Wed43530 · December 2010

I don't see why everyone is so opposed either. I am also not getting one, I hadn't ever heard of it before the bump and I know that my husband hasn't ever heard of it, however if your husband wants to get your something because he appreciates you why the hell not?

WannaBeCrunchyMama · December 2010

Nyki88:
I don't see why everyone is so opposed either. I am also not getting one, I hadn't ever heard of it before the bump and I know that my husband hasn't ever heard of it, however if your husband wants to get your something because he appreciates you why the hell not?

This! I would think it was really cute if DH thought of something like this. I won't care if he doesn't though.

hmmmm... The charm idea has already been thrown out there... What about new mom "coupons"

a foot rub

unlimited middle of the night runs to the store

a weekend without diaper changes (dh does them all)

a day out with the girls -free of baby-

things like that, to give a new mom a break.

kirbnjame48 · December 2010

Push presents are very common in our circle of friends. My husband is getting me a second wedding band to put on the other side of my engagement ring.

OctGirl80 · December 2010

I find this post funny since two nights ago DH came home from work and said "Apparently, I'm supposed to give you flowers when you have the baby". Considering this was the first thing he said to me after walking in the door, I was pretty confused and asked what he was talking about. One of the guys he works with (truckers/mechanics, most over 60) told him he had to make sure to buy his wife flowers when she has the baby. I told him while I thought it would be a nice gesture, I'd rather he just worry about me & baby and do what he could to help out (which he will anyways). I don't want anything except extra attention.

Born2Fly · December 2010

ReneeDear:
I dislike assigned gift giving. DH and I don't give gifts for occasions like anniversaries. Spending time together is far more important.

LOL I'd slap the sh!t out of DH if he gave me that line instead of an anniversary gift. LOL

Slosey · December 2010

I don't think that there is anything wrong with a push present. I think it depends on your DH and your relationship. My push present is an amazing camera (Canon T1i) that I would normally never ask for but beings that photography is soooo expensive and I really want to be able to capture precious moments of my baby girl we think it's definitely a good investment.

I'm soooo excited!!

bootsnbananas · December 2010

I've come to the conclusion that push presents are a regional thing.

My BF brother told him he has to get me something and I told him it wasn't necessary because we don't really have extra $$, if he does get me something I want a birthstone charm for my pandora.

FutureMrsCaesar · December 2010

I guess I just think it's silly because of all the other expenses and stresses going on in the homestretch, you expect your DH to go out and drop more $$ on a gift for you? You guys are getting a BABY...what better gift can there be?? It seems like when people get wrapped up in 'push presents' they are kind of losing focus on the fact that you ARE getting a present for pushing: your baby!!

Not to mention, there are tons of other holidays to get gifts 'from' your LO in the future, Mother's day, Christmas, birthday, etc.

andrea922 · December 2010

FutureMrsCaesar:
I guess I just think it's silly because of all the other expenses and stresses going on in the homestretch, you expect your DH to go out and drop more $$ on a gift for you? You guys are getting a BABY...what better gift can there be?? It seems like when people get wrapped up in 'push presents' they are kind of losing focus on the fact that you ARE getting a present for pushing: your baby!!

Not to mention, there are tons of other holidays to get gifts 'from' your LO in the future, Mother's day, Christmas, birthday, etc.

You know not everyone has the same financial situation, right? That while some people may not be able to fathom getting a gift after having a baby for other people it isn't a big deal. I will never understand on these boards why people care what other people do with their money.

I got a sapphire and diamond bracelet when I had my son. I didn't ask for it, it was totally unexpected and completely loved. I don't know what my dh will do, if anything, for this one. We haven't talked about it. But if he decides to get me something I will be thrilled; if not that is okay too.

Born2Fly · December 2010

andrea922:
FutureMrsCaesar:

I guess I just think it's silly because of all the other expenses and stresses going on in the homestretch, you expect your DH to go out and drop more $$ on a gift for you? You guys are getting a BABY...what better gift can there be?? It seems like when people get wrapped up in 'push presents' they are kind of losing focus on the fact that you ARE getting a present for pushing: your baby!!

Not to mention, there are tons of other holidays to get gifts 'from' your LO in the future, Mother's day, Christmas, birthday, etc.

You know not everyone has the same financial situation, right? That while some people may not be able to fathom getting a gift after having a baby for other people it isn't a big deal. I will never understand on these boards why people care what other people do with their money.

I got a sapphire and diamond bracelet when I had my son. I didn't ask for it, it was totally unexpected and completely loved. I don't know what my dh will do, if anything, for this one. We haven't talked about it. But if he decides to get me something I will be thrilled; if not that is okay too.

So true! It seems like anytime someone talks about a gift of any kind or some added expense people on the boards always chime in with some financial hardship story or how THAT person is wasting THEIR money. Hello! Not everyone is put in a financial bind when a baby comes along. Yes a baby is a costly addition but some people are prepared for that just fine. And I'm sure if someone didnt have the money then the question wouldnt even be presented in the 1st place.

DH got me a Sony nex-3 camera and Photoshop program for my computer. I had mentioned getting a camera and taking a photography workshop because I wanted to invest in our own pics of LO. DH never said a word about it. Then he actually popped up a few weeks ago and gave it to me as my push present and said he was giving it to me early so I could take a photography class before LO arrived. I thought it was a very sweet and practical idea.

NewFamily09 · December 2010

rider5344:
WTH is a push present? It's not what it sounds like is it? Seems stupid.

This. Sounds like a really dumb idea. Isn't a healthy baby enough for people? You really need some store bought gift on top of that? I don't know if this counts as a push present, but when I got home from the hospital with DS, DH gave me a beautiful necklace with DS's birthstone in it. I don't think DH has ever heard of a push present though.

krista613 · December 2010

I'm hoping for a big gulp filled with diet pepsi and a large extra cheese pizza... i hear pushing out a baby is hard work? i think it will make me hungry.

if my husband gets me anything im guessing it will be flowers or a small thing like a mom picture frame. but since baby birthin' is so close to xmas i highly doubt hell do something big. and if he does, good for him. if he doesnt, well i guess thats one less post partum bj opportunity.

GoMommy · December 2010

I love my DH to death, but he is horrible about gifts. He never seems to know when to get them and always forgets. I doubt he has even heard of a push present. Which is 100% fine with me.. My sweet baby boy coming home is all I want. And maybe some naps.. lol I would never tell him about it or tell him he needs to get me something.

MrsTotty · December 2010

I didn't ask for anything last time around, but I have an awesome DH who got me a birthstone necklace for DS last time around. I also got the biggest bouquet of roses I've ever seen in my life.

He's a keeper

magdalina.h · December 2010

I hope and pray that my "lay (lie) on a table and get sliced open" present will be a healthy take home baby.

j_luvs_r · December 2010

Mama_SAS:
I have no problem with push presents IF the H thinks of it on his own.
If a woman requests or requires one then I judge.

This.

egb927 · December 2010

i wouldn't ever tell my husband he NEEDS to get me something...that being said, carrying his child for 9 mos and then delivering the baby i think is a pretty incredible thing and in my opinion, deserves a little recognition from him...whether it's a gift like jewelry or a super sappy card or whatever...it's a big deal and obviously having a healthy baby is the most important thing but a show of appreciation never hurts!

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