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"push presents" for lack of a better term...
Sorry, I just don't like that term. And I forgot the name that is used if you have a c-section (anyone?).
Did you get one or have you discussed this w/ your DH?
I got a lovely pair of Tiffany earrings after DD was born, and now that we're having a second, I'd kind of like to commemorate the event with something again. I saw some cute parents/baby birds necklace at uncommon goods today, but I'm looking for other ideas too.
So if you got a gift from DH when your LO was born, what did you get- and how did you add to the sentiment when you had your second?
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Re: "push presents" for lack of a better term...
*Like!*
Sure, but so did he! And all he had to do was get laid
Don't get me wrong, my kids were worth all the physical/emotional sacrifice, blah blah blah, but I appreciate the sentiment of recognizing how much sacrifice a woman makes to bring a child into the world. Especially when the physical/emotional toll can be so huge for some women. ::raises hand::
Jewelry per se is not my style, or maybe I just say that because it isn't in the budget. A thousand dollar gift certificate to Anthropologie would do me right, though! Alas, it is not to be.With DS, I got a beautiful bracelet a month later for Mother's Day. After DD, I got to quit my god-forsaken job. Any future babies, I'm going to be requesting a year of maid services. It's not in the budget and probably won't be at that time either, but a girl can dream!
As for sentiment, I don't think it has to be an object. I love wearing my bracelet even though it's too blingy to wear everyday, but not having to stare at the walls of my cube and count down hours, minutes, seconds until I get to leave is also priceless for me. I'm imagining not having to clean floors with a newborn would be just as memorable (and good for a laugh in the baby book, as priorities change with family status).
Whenever I hear people say "push present" I think of some poor lady giving birth while her husband dangles a wrapped present in front of her-- like a carrot or something-- to get her to push the baby out!
DH is a jewelry guy. He learned it from his dad! I got earrings when I had DD and a second band to go with my wedding band/engagement ring when I had DS. He wears cufflinks everyday, so I gave him a pair on our wedding day and then after the kids were born with their "stats" on them.
same here.
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My bithday was a couple of days later. For Mothers day that year, I got an "I am Loved" necklace. For my Birthday, the same necklace came back with two birthstones.
Married and it feels so good!
Totes.
LOL
I figured, it sounds like something my DH would do
I didn't get anything for the birth of either child. We're not much into presents, though. And I don't wear jewelry.