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NoahsArkTummy
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Re: Push gift
i keep teasing that for having twins i should get double the present but in all reality i would just rather a really nice first mothers day gift...i'd rather use that money before they come to get some last minute items we really really NEED....JMO.....i'll make up for it on mothers day 2 months after the push LOL
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Posted 12/10/08 11:16 AM  |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Push gift
No push present for me... didn't ask for one/expect one with Jake, not this time either. The whole concept is just not for me... though I don't have an issue with others participating in it.
HOWEVER.... if DH was feeling generous around Valentine's day (close to my due date LOL), I'd hint at a new lens. Keep the jewelry, get me some nice GLASS. 
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| Posted 12/10/08 12:11 PM |
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MrsDrMatt
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Re: Push gift
In my opinion, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Push presents!!!!!!!! 
Hey if its not your thing thats completely cool!
I got a nice one after delievering my daughter and I am sure I will get another.
Hey to each their own!
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| Posted 12/10/08 12:18 PM |
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Lizzy
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Re: Push gift
I would like a HUGE diet coke. 
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| Posted 12/10/08 1:06 PM |
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Re: Push gift
The OP asked for ideas for a push present. If someone were to ask what formula they should use, and 10 people came here to post that they only believe in breastmilk, that would not help the person who has a formula question and it might be offensive to that person. I understand that some people do not feel the need for a push present. I just do not understand why people are so against the idea of ANYONE getting one. I got one, and receiving it cheered me up after a rough pregnancy. It's something tangible to remind me of my baby anytime we have to be apart. Sure, I would think of him to matter what, but I would also think of my husband if I had no wedding band. I still want to wear these symbols. It's also a conversation starter and I get to tell people about my little boy.
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| Posted 12/10/08 1:34 PM |
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kmac
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Re: Push gift
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
The OP asked for ideas for a push present. If someone were to ask what formula they should use, and 10 people came here to post that they only believe in breastmilk, that would not help the person who has a formula question and it might be offensive to that person. I understand that some people do not feel the need for a push present. I just do not understand why people are so against the idea of ANYONE getting one. I got one, and receiving it cheered me up after a rough pregnancy. It's something tangible to remind me of my baby anytime we have to be apart. Sure, I would think of him to matter what, but I would also think of my husband if I had no wedding band. I still want to wear these symbols. It's also a conversation starter and I get to tell people about my little boy.
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| Posted 12/10/08 1:35 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Push gift
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
The OP asked for ideas for a push present. If someone were to ask what formula they should use, and 10 people came here to post that they only believe in breastmilk, that would not help the person who has a formula question and it might be offensive to that person. I understand that some people do not feel the need for a push present. I just do not understand why people are so against the idea of ANYONE getting one. I got one, and receiving it cheered me up after a rough pregnancy. It's something tangible to remind me of my baby anytime we have to be apart. Sure, I would think of him to matter what, but I would also think of my husband if I had no wedding band. I still want to wear these symbols. It's also a conversation starter and I get to tell people about my little boy.
Did I ever tell you that I adore you
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| Posted 12/10/08 1:40 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Push gift
Tell me the difference between getting a gift for BECOMING a mother versus ALREADY BEING one. There are always threads about "MOMMY" jewelry that mom's want and nobody says anything. So what is the big deal if a soon-to-be mother wants recognition? If my DH wants to give me something for having a child, I would accept it graciously.
I didn't get a push present. They cut me open. I got a scalpel present. I said "thank you."
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| Posted 12/10/08 2:24 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Push gift
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
The OP asked for ideas for a push present. If someone were to ask what formula they should use, and 10 people came here to post that they only believe in breastmilk, that would not help the person who has a formula question and it might be offensive to that person. I understand that some people do not feel the need for a push present. I just do not understand why people are so against the idea of ANYONE getting one. I got one, and receiving it cheered me up after a rough pregnancy. It's something tangible to remind me of my baby anytime we have to be apart. Sure, I would think of him to matter what, but I would also think of my husband if I had no wedding band. I still want to wear these symbols. It's also a conversation starter and I get to tell people about my little boy.
You are right - And I aplolgize if I sounded like I had a 'problem' with it .......I just have a bad expereince with ONE person who totally turned me off to the whole gesture and I'm now just so annoyed w/ the whole idea. -
In HER case (which I should not have projected on to anyone else .......) she demanded her DH buy her EXTREMELY expensive diamond earings as her 'push present' - she DESERVED them, she just gave BIRTH (as if she was the first woman in the history of the human race to have a baby) 
And when her DH didn't have them for her in the hospital the day the baby was born - sheliterally threw a fit and screamed and yelled at him in front of a room full of people .....
I was so    that I wanted to take the earings (which I knew he had HOME for her) and choke her with them -
So, that being said, I think it's a VERY nice gesture for anyone's husband to want to buy them a gift regarding the baby - As a thank you, or whatever. - I think it's totally obnoxious and apalling to TELL your DH 'This is what I deserve for carrying your child' ........
Sorry if I offended anyone - I shouldn't have taken my internalized aggravation re: this beyotch out on anyone else - 
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| Posted 12/10/08 2:38 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Push gift
Posted by MarisaK
You are right - And I aplolgize if I sounded like I had a 'problem' with it .......I just have a bad expereince with ONE person who totally turned me off to the whole gesture and I'm now just so annoyed w/ the whole idea. -
In HER case (which I should not have projected on to anyone else .......) she demanded her DH buy her EXTREMELY expensive diamond earings as her 'push present' - she DESERVED them, she just gave BIRTH (as if she was the first woman in the history of the human race to have a baby)
And when her DH didn't have them for her in the hospital the day the baby was born - sheliterally threw a fit and screamed and yelled at him in front of a room full of people .....
I was so that I wanted to take the earings (which I knew he had HOME for her) and choke her with them -
So, that being said, I think it's a VERY nice gesture for anyone's husband to want to buy them a gift regarding the baby - As a thank you, or whatever. - I think it's totally obnoxious and apalling to TELL your DH 'This is what I deserve for carrying your child' ........
Sorry if I offended anyone - I shouldn't have taken my internalized aggravation re: this beyotch out on anyone else -
Not offended here. It is not the first, nor the last time this topic will cause a stir.
I am sorry your friend went nuts. That is over the top if you ask me, and I can see how that association would sour the whole thing for you.
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| Posted 12/10/08 2:51 PM |
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ckdk
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Re: Push gift
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
The OP asked for ideas for a push present. If someone were to ask what formula they should use, and 10 people came here to post that they only believe in breastmilk, that would not help the person who has a formula question and it might be offensive to that person. I understand that some people do not feel the need for a push present. I just do not understand why people are so against the idea of ANYONE getting one. I got one, and receiving it cheered me up after a rough pregnancy. It's something tangible to remind me of my baby anytime we have to be apart. Sure, I would think of him to matter what, but I would also think of my husband if I had no wedding band. I still want to wear these symbols. It's also a conversation starter and I get to tell people about my little boy.
I was going to write something similar but it wouldn't have sounded so nice.
well put.
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| Posted 12/10/08 2:58 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Push gift
Posted by MsMBV
Not offended here. It is not the first, nor the last time this topic will cause a stir.
I am sorry your friend went nuts. That is over the top if you ask me, and I can see how that association would sour the whole thing for you.
 SHE is not my friend - HE is ........which is probably another reason I was so unbelievably mad at her -
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| Posted 12/10/08 3:01 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Push gift
Posted by MarisaK
Posted by MsMBV
Not offended here. It is not the first, nor the last time this topic will cause a stir.
I am sorry your friend went nuts. That is over the top if you ask me, and I can see how that association would sour the whole thing for you.
SHE is not my friend - HE is ........which is probably another reason I was so unbelievably mad at her -
Ahhhhh I gotcha. Sorry I am skimming today....I am actually at work & have work to do!
But really that is uncalled for. And to make such a scene at the hospital. Shameful
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| Posted 12/10/08 3:08 PM |
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Oh, I understand. The push present idea left a bad taste in your mouth because you saw how someone handled it. My husband was by my side at the hospital and that was ALL I wanted at the time. As I said, I got a push present later, but you can tell your friend that material things matter a lot less when the baby is in the NICU or if it is a traumatic birth. I got my gift a bit later and I was not really expecting it. I thought maybe I'd get something.
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| Posted 12/10/08 3:19 PM |
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pickles16
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Re: Push gift
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
The OP asked for ideas for a push present. If someone were to ask what formula they should use, and 10 people came here to post that they only believe in breastmilk, that would not help the person who has a formula question and it might be offensive to that person. I understand that some people do not feel the need for a push present. I just do not understand why people are so against the idea of ANYONE getting one. I got one, and receiving it cheered me up after a rough pregnancy. It's something tangible to remind me of my baby anytime we have to be apart. Sure, I would think of him to matter what, but I would also think of my husband if I had no wedding band. I still want to wear these symbols. It's also a conversation starter and I get to tell people about my little boy.
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was going to post something similar! She was not asking for opinions on what they thought of a push present, but an opinion on what she should get....if you don't believe in great, more power to you, but don't hold me to a moral high ground bc of your beliefs...I personally love ANY presents, the more the merrier, so bring on the push present...
Anyhoo, my DH is trying to surprise me, but he's really bad at it so I thnk he's debating between a new big and bad eternity band, or diamond studs...I'm not complaining
ETA: just saw the reasoning, and yes, that woman is a bit of a spoiled brat, you don't expect ANYTHING , so I see why you have a disdain for the idea
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| Posted 12/10/08 3:25 PM |
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Candy Girl
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Member since 11/07 6349 total posts
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erin
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Re: Push gift
I am due around Christmas, which makes my push present a bit of a combo. DH got me the Nikon D60 and a pair of Tiffany earrings that I love. I saw the earrings came today...I am so excited for them.
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| Posted 12/10/08 4:05 PM |
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mindygirl73
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reens
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Re: Push gift
My DH is from another country and doesn't really know the traditions of push presents, 10 year diamond bands..etc. so it's really cute when he asks what he is "supposed" to do.
Of course I couldn't care less about the gift. All I want is a nice BIG glass of wine (and maybe some earrings..hahahaha).
Hope you all enjoy your gifts..whatever they may be!!
xoxoxoxo
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| Posted 12/10/08 4:17 PM |
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Summergrl73
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Re: Push gift
I was actually quoted in Redbook magazine last year stating that I didnt believe in push presents, but I do think that something like a cleaning person for a few months would be more appreciated and useful!
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| Posted 12/10/08 4:25 PM |
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Re: Push gift
Posted by Summergrl73
I was actually quoted in Redbook magazine last year stating that I didnt believe in push presents, but I do think that something like a cleaning person for a few months would be more appreciated and useful!
That's a pretty good idea. A baby nurse or doula would be good idea, too.
To the OP, I got a knockoff of an Aaron Basha baby shoe charm. I don't usually do knockoffs but I love this item and most people who see it have never heard of the original artist. The originals carry a crazy price tag. Google Aaron Basha to see lots of baby shoes. Also, Jaime, MrsFlatbread posted her Tiffany bracelet. I love the charms on it!!!!!
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| Posted 12/10/08 5:04 PM |
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Dani922
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Re: Push gift
I have a necklace with the little birthstone person representing DD. I will get a new charm when DS arrives with his birthstone.
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| Posted 12/10/08 5:43 PM |
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Pina929
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Danielle
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Re: Push gift
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
The OP asked for ideas for a push present. If someone were to ask what formula they should use, and 10 people came here to post that they only believe in breastmilk, that would not help the person who has a formula question and it might be offensive to that person. I understand that some people do not feel the need for a push present. I just do not understand why people are so against the idea of ANYONE getting one. I got one, and receiving it cheered me up after a rough pregnancy. It's something tangible to remind me of my baby anytime we have to be apart. Sure, I would think of him to matter what, but I would also think of my husband if I had no wedding band. I still want to wear these symbols. It's also a conversation starter and I get to tell people about my little boy.
Well thank you very much for protecting me!!! I was NOT looking for opinions on whether or not you liked the idea but rather some ideas or help finding the one from Tiff & Co i was looking for. So if you dont believe in it then you dont need to post on this one!!! So thanks to ALL YOU THAT RESPECTED MY POST and gave websites and ideas. I am thankful that we are blessed with this child and that my DH wants to do something extra for me after baby born...and my Christmas present is the personal trainer!
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| Posted 12/10/08 6:33 PM |
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nyteacher13
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Re: Push gift
I think the idea of push presents is silly. I was just talking to my dh about this last night. MY "push present" will be... get this...
MY BABY!!!
This is the only push present I need.
ETA: Sorry if I included my opinion on a public board!
If I WERE into "push presents," I would go for the big ones... diamond tennis bracelet, LV bag (the diaper bag is so cute!), and maybe even a vacation. Hey, if you're going to ask for one, why not go big! 
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| Posted 12/10/08 6:42 PM |
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babyonthebrain
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Re: Push gift
I told DH about the "push gift" thing he looked at me like I was crazy, he's like don't you think your son will be present enough? lol and then he turned and said and you're not pushing anyone anyway!!!!"
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| Posted 12/10/08 7:03 PM |
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ctrain1124
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Re: Push gift
I dont really consider it a push gift. ( I never liked that name anyway!!)
Although I do want the little boy necklace from Fortunoff (they are so cute!!). But since Mother's Day is shortly after I am due I'll probably get it then!
My old hairdresser got a Mercades when she had her first child!!!
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| Posted 12/10/08 7:09 PM |
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babyonthebrain
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Re: Push gift
Oh I was trying to get him to buy me a new coach bag, mine is like 3 years old and I need a new one bad!! lol
I def. woudn't mind a nice jewelry piece, but I can hold my breath I doubt he'l get me anything....
XOXO
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| Posted 12/10/08 7:10 PM |
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