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Did anyone get DH a present?
Everyone seems to talk about "push presents" but I'm curious if anyone has gotten their DH a present? DH has been amazing this whole pregnancy and I would kinda like to get him something as a thank you and to commemorate the birth of his first child, but I'm struggling with ideas.
I know it is hard to suggest a gift for a random stranger, but any suggestions?
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Re: Did anyone get DH a present?
I didn't, maybe I should have.
It's a very nice thought!
I got him a t-shirt that said "I'm the Daddy"...
...and at the risk of possible flames, I'm not big on the "push present" idea.
I got DH a watch - a really nice watch. I wanted him to have something with him every day that reminds him of the incredible day that we became parents. He gave me a ring. I have never thought of it as a push present because he didn't give it to me because I 'pushed." He gave it to me for the same reason. Much like every time I look at my engagement ring, I think of when he asked that amazing question, each time I look at the ring he gave me when DS was born, I think of that amazing moment that he gave it to me as we gazed over our new, beautiful, baby boy.
It's not for everyone, but it's definitely for us. DH loves his watch, wears it every day, and I love knowing that he will give it to DS one day.
I LOVE this sentiment and approach...my comment above about the push present was a reaction to the idea that we, as mothers, are "owed" a present for giving birth.
I definitely don't like the term 'push present,' and I never expected a pregnancy gift. I was floored when DH pulled a wrapped box out of his hospital bag the night DD was born. He gave me a gorgeous bracelet that I wear everyday and I hope to give it to DD one day. DH is not one to just buy jewelry for every occasion so it was super special and he picked something perfect!
I knew he wanted the GPS and during my bedrest- as he did all the shopping, cleaning, last minute prep, etc... I ordered it as a surprise :-)
I didn't get a push present, but DH gave me jewelry for Valentine's Day and my birthday--definitely a step up from our usual gifts! And they were sentimental, too (V-day gift was earrings in DS's birthstone and birthday gift was a Tiffany necklace with DS's initial--he wanted to get me something a step up from the stamped necklaces on Etsy, he said).
For father's day, I'll probably get him a Wii or something like that. Maybe an iPad if I am feeling generous. He's been amazing throughout the pregnancy and since J was born, so he deserves it!
honestly, the thought never even crossed my mind
Years ago my husband mentioned wanting to have a copy of Treasure Island to read to our children some day so I'm thinking to get a nice copy of that and give it to him on Father's Day
I wish we could afford to, but we just don't do nice jewelry/watches in our house! DH has desperately been wanting an iPad but I'm sure if we get to a point where we can afford it he'll just buy it for himself.
I didn't get a "push present" but DH made me a slideshow on our computer set to music for my first Mother's Day after DS was born. It didn't cost anything, and it still makes me tear up when I watch it! Best gift I've ever gotten.