"Push Present"

Someone asked me what my "push present" would be. I said I already have it...my house, my DH and my .

This being said, I would be lying if I didn't think it would be amazing if DH got me jewelry after was born.

How do you all feel about this?

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IMO- My DH did SOOO much for me this pregnancy- and for me in general (the man just bought me a house in the neighborhood I wanted!)
I would feel like an a$$ expecting a present from him.

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Message edited 4/7/2006 10:51:18 AM.

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I didn't get a push present and I could care less. It would've been nice, yes, but I certainly wasn't devasted.

ETA: I'm not expecting anything this time around either.

Message edited 4/7/2006 10:50:30 AM.

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I'd never turn down jewelry! I'd really like a little gift more as a memento of the baby being born, not as a repayment from DH for me carrying his child for 9 months.

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I didn't expect anything, but DH gave me a pair of earrings I'd wanted for a long time from him and the baby. He said he'd been wanting to get them for me, but he wanted to wait for something special to get them for me.

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I feel like push presents are really getting out of hand. People "expect" an expensive piece of jewlery nowadays.
To that I the push present I would like to receive from DH is something/anything that was sentimental, nostaligic and had us remember the birth of our son.

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I kind of wish that DH had the smarts (and the money) to get me a nice gift. Unfortunately, he is not like that

ETS: I don't want to sound greedy and I am definately not a materialistic person, but what I mean is that he doesn't do things on his own and it would be nice if this one time he did.

Message edited 4/7/2006 11:00:16 AM.

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My Dh has done so much for me since I have been on bedrest since 2/1, I already feel guilty I can't even clean out the dishwasher.

It would be wonderful, but I don't expect anything. I would rather him spend the money on something else. but that's just me :)

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My DH would never think of this on his own...and for me to tell him to buy me something, well, I might as well just do it myself

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I never heard of this until now, and I don't want or expect a thing. My husband has done more for me during this pregnancy that I can imagine, and my present for giving birth is my son!!!

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My push present was bringing him home from the hospital, but yes I would've been very touched by some jewelry, that could be passed down.

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DH just bought me the new video Ipod because I was upset about needing a c-section. I am not expecting anything else from DH (but lots of help). I know his mom is bringing me something (I think its jewelry from one of my favorite jewelry designers). I don't need anything else from DH- but I certainly wouldn't turn down any jewelry

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I think I've let DH know its nice for the Mom to get a little gift - flowers or something. I don't want anything too crazy though.

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I never really expected a "push" present because I figured we would be spending so much on the baby anyway. I did *hint* at DH that I would LOOOVE a new elliptical to get back in shape after baby came out, and he bought me one as my "push" present. I'm not complaining

Edited to say - when I delivered, my MIL gave me an antique pearl necklace of hers. It was a really sweet, sweet gesture...

Message edited 4/7/2006 11:42:34 AM.

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I got a Tiffany Diamond Cross. I did NOT expect it, nor ask for it. But there were very specific reasons that DH got me this exact gift and it means the world to me.

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I told DH I want a belated Mothers Day gift - since I'll just miss it - (My EDD is 5/27). I don't think it would be right to get a Mother's Day gift (a little superstitious) but I would like something when the baby is born.

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I never heard of such a thing.. DH is so good to me all year round so I think I'll pass on mentioning this to him..
lol

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I gave my DH a heads-up about this a couple of years ago.

Normally I would ask for a nice piece of jewelry, but in this case I asked for the LG Tromm washer and dryer (actually I asked for 2 of each ) as a push gift.

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I think the baby is the gift and nothing more is necessary. I would love some flowers from DH just as a celebration of the event, or something else sentimental, but not too expensive.

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I didn't expect anything, nor did I get anything.

Although our anniversary was 2 days later and I got a really nice necklace, it was for our anniversary and not a push present. If I asked DH for one, he wouldn't know what it was and if I explained it to him, this is what he would do

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I really don't like the terminology "push present". It just sounds to me

The sentiment behind acknowleging the birth of your child with a nice gift, is sweet but I don't think its necessary.

I honestly don't know if Al's planning on getting me a gift. He once mentioned having a friend of his that designs jewelry commemorate the event with some unique design, but I don't think he's pursued that.

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Posted by -Lisa-

I really don't like the terminology "push present". It just sounds to me
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Someone I know had a baby and when I went to visit her in the hospital, she had a GORGEOUS diamond ring on that her DH bought her but SHE picked it out beforehand and told him that is what she wanted....Now, I think that is ridiculous!!!!