who's getting a push gift?

awillis13 · December 2011

we could celebrate this joyous occassion in our life with a momento--much like you do when you get married and get a ring.

The big difference being the ring when you get married is given to EACH of you, as a symbol of your promise to each other. A push present is only given to the mother - what's the memento for the father if you make this comparison.

I have no problem with husbands wanting to buy their wives a small token or memento, what's crazy is how so many people feel this is a necessity or that the husband would be less of a husband if he did not show his gratitude to his wife. I agree with pp, my "push present," besides baby, will be MH's love and support in the weeks after delivery, and sharing our growing family together.

lilmisssunshine84 · December 2011

I am getting a baby girl which I wanted first anyways! As long as she's healthy, I am happy

Torinos · December 2011

I've dropped hints throughout the years that I'd love to get a string of pearls when we have our first child. We'll see if he listens ...

stephaniebuzzella · December 2011

AmyFTM:
cdymond:
sassafras007:
I got a baby.

I do, however, want him to be in absolute awe of me for at least a few weeks after delivery.. lol. Fingers crossed.
Amen to that! lol

EXACTLY this. hahaha

tartaruga · December 2011

The best push present in the world is "no honey, you take a nap and relax, I've got the baby."

cbkeni · December 2011

I do really want one but DH sort of looked at me like I was crazy when I mentioned it and we really don't have the money so I'm not getting my hopes up.I just love getting trinkets to signify events. Even something stupid and little. When we found out we were having a baby he bought me flowers (I dried one flower and saved the ribbon) and when we found out it was a boy he bought a little blue photo album THAT day to put the ultrasound pictures in. I'm a sucker for mementos.

I remember a while back when my boss' daughter was pregnant my boss told me how her husband bought her the HUGE ass diamond ring she always wore and gave it to her the day her daughter was born and she was going to give it to her daughter the day she had her baby (she was going to give it to her as an engagement ring/wedding present but she got pregnant first and there was no signs of him proposing anytime soon so...) and I always thought that was such a sweet idea.

I don't want (well of course I DO want but would never expect) a huge honking diamond ring, but I did see these necklaces on Etsy where they'll make charms with LO's handprint on them and I really want one of those. Of course he wouldn't be able to get me one for the day LO was born because he'd have to send the handprints out, but it be a really nice birthday present or something.

adwillson · December 2011

I'm not big into jewelry. I wear my wedding ring and sometimes my watch. When my DH and I talked about a puch present, I mentioned an ipad. He, of course, went for it, because he can use it too! So, more practical for us. But what DH doesn't know is that I am getting him a little somethin' for all of the love and support and spolled-ness he has given me through this journey!

ajponder1 · December 2011

cdymond:

sassafras007:
I got a baby.

All I want is my baby!! I had a few friends who got Tiffany necklaces etc., but I just don't get it. I mean we have a joint checking account... and I wouldn't feel comfortable going out and spending a few hundred dollars on myself right now with a baby and and Christmas etc. coming - so why would I feel comfortable asking my husband to take money out of that same account and spend money on me?

I do, however, want him to be in absolute awe of me for at least a few weeks after delivery.. lol. Fingers crossed.

This! Love it!

TheDoValle3 · December 2011

I don't care if people think it's ridiculous. I think it's sweet. I certainly would NEVER demand something, nor did I even suggest it to DH. And the car is in MY name, too. We paid for it with OUR money and we can afford it. After we purchased the car, which is for me and the baby, DH said "Since this is a brand new Mercedes, maybe this can count as your push present?" I was FINE with that.

I don't get comments like, "I don't need a new car or a sparkly ring to show up my baby boy." Who is trying to show up the BABY?! What a strange comment! Whether your husband will or won't, or whether you can or can't afford it, or whether you think it's stupid or not, to each their own. But you don't have to be snarky about other people's gifts just because you don't like the concept, that's just immature.

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