Push Present

valstulas · May 2013

Liz4444:
Mamasighs:
The baby is my push present.

I never understand this statement. The baby is the entire point of the pregnancy. Presents, in any context, are fun extras.

I agree. I'm not materialistic by any stretch of the imagination, but it's always nice to receive a thoughtful gift. Besides, the baby is a gift for both of you. Yet he didn't waddle with hip pain, throw up on a daily basis, or tear open his most sensitive areas for the baby. What's so wrong with a push present?

Linzbut113083 · May 2013

When DH cousin asked a month ago if ge was getting me a push present, he looked confused since he didnt know what it was. He bought me a bracelet for vday, so he pointed to it and said he already got me something... Quick thinking! But i def dont want any jewlery... I wont be able to enjoy it once the baby comes.

ashie624 · May 2013

Mamasighs:
The baby is my push present.

This. I hadn't even heard of this until recently when a friend had her baby and she got a necklace for a push present. I think its quite silly. And I know my DH thinks so too. I am going through a lot, but he has to listen to it. haha

valstulas · May 2013

ashie624:
Mamasighs:
The baby is my push present.
 This. I hadn't even heard of this until recently when a friend had her baby and she got a necklace for a push present. I think its quite silly. And I know my DH thinks so too. I am going through a lot, but he has to listen to it. haha

Hearing it is NOTHING like going through it.

Tammyhull82 · May 2013

PrimRoseMama:
I don't get into material push presents because I feel like I have enough stuff. What I like as a sort of push present is something I can use that I don't have to find a place for.

For example, bring me food after Labor. Get me a massage the first month after baby. A nice dinner out once a month. Maybe an hour or two to myself on the weekend just to decompress. I, personally, appreciate these ideas more than keepsake jewelry or a new purse.

Different strokes for different folks.

ohh ok i see what a push present is lmao.... thought i was behind in times.... well dh paid for a day at the spa for me with a mani. pedi.. massage.. hair streaked cut and styled... a month after our LO is here ..really looking forward to it.. so i guess that would be con a push present lol?

Acdett24 · May 2013

My FI got me flowers when DS was born and I was not expecting that. He is not that type of guy so that meant more to me then anything and he also brought something special for DS which he still has to this day. So if he gets flowers again I will be so touched but if he doesn't I don't care.

Liz4444 · May 2013

valstulas:
Liz4444:
Mamasighs:
The baby is my push present.

I never understand this statement. The baby is the entire point of the pregnancy. Presents, in any context, are fun extras.

I agree. I'm not materialistic by any stretch of the imagination, but it's always nice to receive a thoughtful gift. Besides, the baby is a gift for both of you. Yet he didn't waddle with hip pain, throw up on a daily basis, or tear open his most sensitive areas for the baby. What's so wrong with a push present?

And what's so damn awful about being materialistic occasionally? There is nothing wrong with wanting, having, and god forbid, occasionally expecting nice things. I feel like the bump can be a contest of who can be the biggest martyr.

valstulas · May 2013

Liz4444:
valstulas:
Liz4444:
Mamasighs:
The baby is my push present.

I never understand this statement. The baby is the entire point of the pregnancy. Presents, in any context, are fun extras.

I agree. I'm not materialistic by any stretch of the imagination, but it's always nice to receive a thoughtful gift. Besides, the baby is a gift for both of you. Yet he didn't waddle with hip pain, throw up on a daily basis, or tear open his most sensitive areas for the baby. What's so wrong with a push present?

And what's so damn awful about being materialistic occasionally? There is nothing wrong with wanting, having, and god forbid, occasionally expecting nice things. I feel like the bump can be a contest of who can be the biggest martyr.

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CarlaAndJames · May 2013

DH got me a charm for my charm bracelet. I was shocked, bc I never even mentioned to him that that was a "thing" so it really was all him just being thoughtful. made it mean so much more!

eggymaye · May 2013

I personally do not understand the concept of giving a push present and I think it is really lame. It is a waste of money that can be used better elsewhere. The baby is the gift you get.

Liz4444 · May 2013

eggymaye:
I personally do not understand the concept of giving a push present and I think it is really lame. nbsp;It is a waste of money that can be used better elsewhere. nbsp;The baby is the gift you get.nbsp;

And who are you to say what's a waste of money for someone else?

eggymaye · May 2013

Liz4444:
eggymaye:
I personally do not understand the concept of giving a push present and I think it is really lame. nbsp;It is a waste of money that can be used better elsewhere. nbsp;The baby is the gift you get.nbsp;
And who are you to say what's a waste of money for someone else?

Did I not say "I personally?" I could give two craps how you spend your money.

PrimRoseMama · May 2013

Liz4444:
And what's so damn awful about being materialistic occasionally? There is nothing wrong with wanting, having, and god forbid, occasionally expecting nice things. I feel like the bump can be a contest of who can be the biggest martyr.

Really, I don't see the problem at all with liking to receive material items as gifts. I mean, I just have issues with space and trying to organize. I'm sure there are those that are much better than me at it and don't mind having a lot of really nice things. Most of my things are purely functional, but I do have some nice pieces. There is nothing wrong, IMHO, in liking/expecting things that are nice everyone once in a while.

Definitely not trying to martyr myself (LOL) and I agree sometimes TB can be like you are describing. I just would rather have a different type of nice/elegant/swanky (food/wine/nice trip somewhere) vs. something I have to figure out how to store/keep/display. Its just personal preference.

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